Contractor Registration Program
This consultation has concluded. You may contact the project team for more information. Thank you.
Esta consulta ha concluido. Puede comunicarse con el equipo de proyecto para obtener más información. Gracias.
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The City of Austin Development Services Department (DSD) is working with stakeholders to develop a contractor registration program. This page includes information about what is under consideration and will continue to be updated throughout the life of the project. Please continue to check this site for updates. Please contact DSDCommunications@austintexas.gov if you have any questions.
Background
In response to feedback received during a previous engagement on the demolition process, the Austin City Council approved Resolution No. 20201001-011, initiating amendments to the Land Development Code to establish a contractor registration program. The resolution directed the City Manager to engage stakeholders to evaluate specific requirements, including but not limited to bonding and insurance, equity metrics, incentives, and exemptions.
Stakeholder Feedback
Formal stakeholder engagement was completed on August 20, 2021. Feedback collected during the virtual engagements as well as responses to the questions and comments received on SpeakUp during the engagement period can be found in the "Documents" section. You can also read more about the previous demolition engagement series by visiting the SpeakUp page for the Demolition Permit Process.
While the formal engagement period is closed, DSD is working closely with local community groups to collect additional feedback and refine the final staff recommendations based on stakeholder input.
Your participation is always welcome. To provide additional comments or for general questions, please email DSDCommunications@austintexas.gov.
Next Steps
We appreciate your interest in the contractor registration program. DSD staff has reviewed the input received from stakeholders and is looking for opportunities to scale the proposed program in response to stakeholder feedback. DSD also has been briefing City boards, commissions, and committees throughout the engagement process.
As of early November 2021, DSD is working with the Council Housing and Planning Committee to schedule a committee briefing. Guidance received will help determine next steps and final recommendations to the Austin City Council.
Please contact DSDCommunications@austintexas.gov if you have any questions.
