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Natasha Harper Madison said, “Since 1995, ADISA Communications has been a trusted partner to the city of Austin, collaborating with departments like Austin Energy, Austin Water, Aviation, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Public Works, Transportation, Housing Planning, Austin Public Library, Health and Human Services, Solid Waste Services, and the Convention Center and City Manager's Office.” The proclamation credited Adisa with community outreach on projects including the Mueller redevelopment, East 11th and 12th Street revitalization, and park master plans.

The proclamation cited two financial figures in recognition of Adisa’s role: more than $10,000,000,000 in major Central Texas projects on which the firm said it has worked, and $3,000,000,000 in school construction projects tied to Austin ISD outreach work. The council also noted Adisa’s role in fundraising and outreach tied to homelessness efforts and said Sharonda Robinson helped lead collaborative efforts that raised $480,000,000 from 2022 to 2023 related to homelessness work.

Sharonda Robinson accepted the honor and told the council, “It is not lost on me that it was the city of Austin and the small minority business program that gave me an opportunity to do to begin to do work for the city of Austin. It created access and opened a door to opportunity.” She added, “It has been the joy of my life to help influence what it means to have good government because good government is good for us all.”

Why it matters: The proclamation highlights a long‑standing city contractor and outreach partner whose work the council said has touched major infrastructure, school construction, equity‑focused engagement, and homelessness efforts. The ceremony recognized civic contributions rather than creating a contract or funding commitment at the meeting.

Details and context: The proclamation lists multiple city departments and projects for which Adisa provided outreach and engagement services and cites awards and civic participation by the firm’s leadership. Council did not announce new funding, a contract award, or a policy change at the recognition.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Austin - City Council Proclamations - Jun 05, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council member Natasha Harper Madison proclaimed June 5, 2025, Adisa Communications Day, citing the firm's work since 1995 on major Central Texas projects, long‑term Austin ISD outreach, and pro bono support for homelessness initiatives; CEO Sharonda Robinson accepted the honor.","taxTitle","Austin, Travis County, Texas","taxId",2819,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6543169,"Austin council honors Anna Bridal Borja for nearly 28 years with the city, including 21 at Austin Water",419,531000,950000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3681873-6a6bc778c31c49d6fd2fc37cc8f88865&start=531&end=950","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3681873-6a6bc778c31c49d6fd2fc37cc8f88865/thumbnail_531000.jpg","/articles/6543169/Austin/Travis-County/Texas/Austin-council-honors-Anna-Bridal-Borja-for-nearly-28-years-with-the-city-including-21-at-Austin-Water","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543169-8e24160991dd23b546b239248ac17d31/orig.mp4?Expires=1770999473&Signature=XpOnJEvAHWlyTCifLZ27XiO4itjYKDPaK49Ft9WTzmW8cguUe5b~DMe4yCk8S7eLDGyV-bs~XwxqwK7fc5nsDvf9KUfYBj~lqOwng9BxImTrGDWreTF5NAYpdUPtWew3eoZuclVMwliVCB~uUmRdpiU-REvo9jm2csEw4O6kHlQ66lLV7aBDbDHegCcyqolfHzI65NB1QmQV7bL~sN3nUUV66zr6rY741C34znFKBAxSNZUEC13PcSE7XtDlS-BtSBkmhBP0wHzMZdm3WGhiRp52yt-iGDjIn0U0rOp-TQ4OFhb9floctFT4tV1-XBEay5kUnS7CkrjW1q4~9TxVEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council members and Austin Water leadership used the June 5 meeting to recognize Anna Bridal Borja on her retirement after nearly 28 years of city service, including 21 years with Austin Water.

Ryan Alter, council member for District 5, introduced the recognition and noted Borja’s long service with Austin Water. Director Olsen (Austin Water) described Borja’s career in detail, saying she joined Austin Water in 2004, led the start of an internal audit division, served in roles including internal audit manager and chief administrative officer, and became assistant director of business services in 2020. Olsen credited Borja with leading Austin Water’s first strategic plan, the staffing‑plan process in 2018, an ethics initiative, and development of long‑range facility planning and security investments.

Olsen told the council that Borja “led the development and expansion of the emergency management team and served as incident commander, deputy incident commander, and plan section chief in incidents from 2013 to 2025.”

Borja accepted the recognition and said, “I have stayed in with the city of Austin for almost 28 years because I believe in public service, and I believe in pursuing the common good.” The council presented a certificate and a Texas flag flown over the state Capitol in her honor.

Why it matters: The remarks outline Borja’s institutional roles and the administrative programs she led — strategic planning, emergency management, ethics and security initiatives — all of which the city characterized as positioning Austin Water to address future utility challenges. No council action, replacement appointment, or budgetary decision for her successor was made during the ceremony.

Details and context: The council noted Borja served as Austin Water liaison to council offices, helped implement “Water Forward” updates and water conservation and drought contingency plans, and was appointed in 2023 to the Austin Public Facilities Corporation board. The presentation included biographical highlights and expressions of thanks from council members and staff.","Council members presented a distinguished service award to Anna Bridal Borja, who retires after nearly 28 years with the city and 21 years at Austin Water; remarks recounted her leadership in audit, strategic planning, emergency management, and utility initiatives.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6543174,"Austin proclaims June 5, 2025, Rich's Art Gallery Day, honoring founder Richard Samuel",170,282000,452000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3681873-6a6bc778c31c49d6fd2fc37cc8f88865&start=282&end=452","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3681873-6a6bc778c31c49d6fd2fc37cc8f88865/thumbnail_282000.jpg","/articles/6543174/Austin/Travis-County/Texas/Austin-proclaims-June-5-2025-Richs-Art-Gallery-Day-honoring-founder-Richard-Samuel","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543174-18445305315d2fca0cadeebdf0bd038f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770999473&Signature=ZKnZZceLY7r04auE2E26YiheUruea57zyZEfshuiAeI3ssstz1grCUM4O-HTPxNvn2tqTQdbR4QuscOLk~c-MBqmfu4ekNIC-9rmoyMw3HT8YXrscXa509z6Y1V8EvjJKqQVePOvPXGw7HxWL-7yVbWF5LunMJuqKA5FBjD9wHMUctfEvUMJFkewuXPO2jTbBiKaMbWZSJibImFxw12lw5SGM8QgVvc6r7M2PzFjhZwLrnhtA7Z8inQHHvtgQ95owxWH79quRqENzeU4DU8Osb1mHlhdKdtx28FtbvlOx8bg17KrQ0dJ-eBOYi3RqFvJ2V~4aUQk6sCdJZliGaFOqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council member José Velásquez, representing District 3, presented a proclamation on June 5 recognizing Richard Samuel and Rich's Art Gallery, which Velásquez said is “the only black owned art gallery in Austin” and is located in East Austin.

Velásquez described Samuel as “a mentor and a leader” who “has created space for the BIPOC community to feel seen, heard, and uplifted,” and read the proclamation crediting the gallery with hosting more than 800 events, welcoming over 40,000 visitors, and paying more than 680 artists. Velásquez formally designated June 5, 2025, as Rich's Art Gallery Day in Austin.

Richard (Rich) Samuel accepted the recognition and said, “It has been an absolute honor to serve the city in this way, so. Awesome.”

Why it matters: The proclamation publicly acknowledges the gallery’s role in East Austin cultural life and local arts entrepreneurship. The council reading credited the gallery with sustained event programming, artist payments, and community engagement but did not include any associated city funding or policy actions.

Details and context: The proclamation noted the gallery’s history as a community hub and credited it with providing arts education and events described as culturally inclusive. The council did not set any follow‑up actions or funding as part of the recognition.","Council member José Velásquez presented a proclamation recognizing Rich's Art Gallery for three decades of cultural programming, citing more than 800 events and 40,000 visitors; gallery founder Richard Samuel accepted the honor.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6543179,"Austin proclamation names June 2025 Parks and Recreation Month; city highlights new all‑abilities playground",192,6000,198000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3681873-6a6bc778c31c49d6fd2fc37cc8f88865&start=6&end=198","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3681873-6a6bc778c31c49d6fd2fc37cc8f88865/thumbnail_6000.jpg","/articles/6543179/Austin/Travis-County/Texas/Austin-proclamation-names-June-2025-Parks-and-Recreation-Month-city-highlights-new-allabilities-playground","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543179-f9c7cc4301adca7b716b24f06c8919e7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770999473&Signature=RD9iuBAHrMrGbPT0alHp6E~8P0bKuCcSeMdYXdxrtgmUUGzuJLlO8SjTvm5FceB8T65mq8PJGW4kR--lGqUOLigmjcq6-AfRG6M-Unt12aXCPjqTTTaN3bcwQ0H4YSfi7Vy-CcBHI39KbdcUZnF8K3MEeL870SUzXqyQh8PVAu4-vEWJtsRwhzG-td2fKYoyx0CoTtFoWuLcr1tpLngqinIF-mXFUSqhEPB-ab3Ip1wVB0hMP4bxagOFIB5dLMkUA2x3iGd~4s9mY2GMRz~EQXhIdyLSF08lkgNRWH8hcNKhiN6~FtxydNeG-anvkOhGlWGYkowuZt9gJtND~IpYCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Vanessa Fuentes, Austin mayor pro tem and council member for District 2, opened the June 5 council session by proclaiming June 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month for the city of Austin.

Fuentes said the proclamation was intended to “celebrate the incredible impact of that our parks have on the lives of Austinites,” noting both neighborhood parks and the city’s greenbelt. She added that a recent Trust for Public Land ranking showed Austin “dropped 10 spots,” and said the result should be “a call to action to continue to invest in our parks.”

The proclamation recognized work across the Parks and Recreation Department and thanked department staff and partners for contributing to community health and connection. Fuentes also announced a planned all‑abilities playground in Onion Creek within District 2, saying the site will be “the city's first all abilities playground” and calling it “a testament to our belief that parks should be for everyone no matter your age or your ability.”

Jesus Aguirre, director of the Parks and Recreation Department, accepted the proclamation and thanked council and staff, calling the month “a great celebration for all the work that we do” and expressing appreciation for the department’s partners and employees.

Why it matters: The council framed the proclamation as both recognition of existing services and a prompt to address access and quality concerns after the Trust for Public Land score change. The announcement of an all‑abilities playground at Onion Creek provides a specific near‑term project tied to the proclamation; the council did not provide a funding schedule or construction timeline at the meeting.

Details and context: The council credited city parks with encouraging physical activity and conserving ecological areas. Fuentes urged sustained investment so “every Austinite has access to quality, accessible park spaces.” The Trust for Public Land ranking was mentioned as evidence of a need to scale investment, but no department estimate, budget line, or timeline for the Onion Creek playground was provided during the remarks.","Austin City Council recognized June 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month and highlighted a planned first all‑abilities playground at Onion Creek amid concerns after the city fell 10 places in the Trust for Public Land park score.","actionData","errors"]

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