City of Austin Water Oversight Committee met Nov. 12.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
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CALL TO ORDER
Public Communication: General
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Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the minutes of the May 9, 2024, regular meeting of the Austin Water Oversight Committee.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool, and Council Member Ryan Alter
Discussion and Possible Action
2. Approve the 2025 Austin Water Oversight Committee meeting dates.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool, and Council Member Ryan Alter
3. Discussion and possible action on recommendations to Council regarding adoption of Water Forward 2024 (Austin’s Integrated Water Resource Plan) and updates to Austin’s Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plans.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool, and Council Member Ryan Alter
Briefings
4. Director’s report on Austin Water’s current events, operational readiness, regulatory updates, recognitions and awards, recruiting and retention, and upcoming recommendations for Council action.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool, and Council Member Ryan Alter
5. Proposed updates to Water Forward 2024 (Austin’s Integrated Water Resource Plan) and Austin’s Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plans.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool, and Council Member Ryan Alter
6. Austin Water’s distribution system water loss mitigation strategies.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool, and Council Member Alison Alter
7. Barton Creek Wastewater Interceptor Report in response to Council Resolution No. 20240530-116.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool, and Council Member Ryan Alter
Future Items
8. Identify items to discuss at future meetings.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool, and Council Member Ryan Alter
ADJOURN
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