Financial Considerations
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Restrict MLS/PSV (or their successors) from relocation through financial penalties.
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Minimize use of City funds or loss of potential City revenue.
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Require PSV to pay for all construction, operations, maintenance and future expansion/renovation.
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Avoid making open-ended financial commitments.
City of Austin Poll:
Is there anything you would change or add in the category of Financial Considerations?
Closed for Comments
Housing & Affordability
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Require at least 130 units of affordable housing.
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Free/low-cost tickets for youth and for low-income families.
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Establish low-cost "family pack" ticket options for a percentage of game tickets.
City of Austin Poll:
Is there anything you would change or add in the category of Housing and Affordability?
Closed for Comments
Recreation & Open Space
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Dedicate a portion of the site as accessible open space for the public for leisure activities and special events.
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Provide protections for wetlands or other critical environmental features on the property.
City of Austin Poll:
Is there anything you would change or add in the category of Recreation and Open Space?
Closed for Comments
Community Events & Programs
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Provide for City and nonprofit use of the stadium and site for civic-oriented events at no cost.
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Make training facilities available for use by local youth sports organizations.
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Provide funding and support for youth sports programs targeting those with limited access.
City of Austin Poll:
Is there anything you would change or add in the category of Community Events and Programs?
Closed for Comments
Building & Contracting
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Adhere to Better Building Program, City contracting requirements and MBE/WBE programs.
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Use local goods, vendors and labor.
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Provide City with approval rights over architectural documents.
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Establish high-quality design standards for the stadium.
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Meet AE Green Building and/or LEED ratings expected of City buildings.
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Zero waste, net zero energy, net positive water facility.
City of Austin Poll:
Is there anything you would change or add in the category of Building and Contracting?
Closed for Comments
Labor & Wages
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Require concession and custodial contractors to comply with the labor peace standards established at ABIA.
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Require PSV to adhere to wage and benefit requirements for employees as established in the City's current Chapter 380 agreement policies.
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Ensure hiring helps achieve the goals of the Community Workforce Plan, bringing residents up from below 200% of the federal poverty level.
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Establish a set-aside goal for hiring hard-to-employ individuals, including those with criminal backgrounds.
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Develop internship/work programs in conjunction with Austin Community College.
City of Austin Poll:
Is there anything you would change or add in the category of Labor and Wages?
Closed for Comments
Diversity & Inclusion
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Dedicate set-aside minimum portion of marketing/outreach budgets toward inclusion of Austin's diverse communities.
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Deliberately create opportunities for diverse communities to come together on game days and participate in game day ceremonies.
City of Austin Poll:
Is there anything you would change or add in the category of Diversity and Inclusion?
Closed for Comments
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