CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Special Called Council Meeting September 25, 1978 3:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers 301 West Second Street The meeting was called to order with Mayor McClellan presiding. Roll Call: Present: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Snell, Trevino Absent: None Mayor McClellan stated that this was a Special Called Meeting for the purpose of approving the Tax Roll, adopting the Operating Budget and appropriating funds, adopting the Tax Rate for the fiscal year 1978-79, and adop- ting the Capital Improvements Program for the years 1978-83. The Council first reviewed the Capital Improvements Program department by department. Electric Daron Butler, Budget Director, stated that the 5-year program for the Electric Department was $265,542,000. In the first three years bonding authoity needed was $47 million for the South Texas Project and $54 million for fuel. Councilwoman Himmelblau asked if 76/10-01 (Decker & Holly Power PlantsOil Conversion) in the amount of $1 million could be removed from the CIP since the amount was unencumbered. Mr. R.L. Hancock said that he believed that the $1 million had already been deferred and moved into the ending balance in the CIP. Councilwoman Himmelblau asked regarding 75/30-01 (Underground Extensions for New Service Requests) if $2.5 million of the total refund should not be reflected in the CIP. Mr. Butler responded that if the CIP were reduced by the $2.5 million, there would be no authority to spend it over a 5-year period. Money would be paid back into the Electric Department CIP fund and into specific projects to fund those items. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 25, 1978 Mayor McClellan asked if the amount which had already been paid for fuels in the South Texas Project had been reduced and reflected in the CIP. Mr. Butler stated that it had not been made. The Mayor asked that the exact amount be determined and the CIP reduced by that amount. Water & Wastewater Mr. Butler stated that Water & Wastewater was funded for 1978-79, but that the next four years required new bonding authority from the voters to finance the program in the future. Councilwoman Himmelblau asked if 72/50-05 (Big Walnut Creek Interceptor) could be deleted so as not to show in the 1978-83 CIP. Curtis Johnson said that the project could be deleted from the 5-year program, but, depending upon the rate of growth, might have to be returned in the future. Councilwomen Himmelblau asked that the project be reduced by $7,150,000. Mayor McClellan asked Mr. Butler if 72/50-17 (Barton Creek Interceptor) had been deleted, as recommended by the Planning Commission, and Mr. Butler stated that it had been deleted. Mayor McClellan asked if the funding for 72/50-11 (Onion Creek Interceptor) had been moved from 1982-83 to 1981-82. Mr. Butler said that it had been moved as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mayor McClellan asked if funding for 73/50-26 (Boggy Creek South Interceptor) had been moved from 1979-80 to 1982-83 as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Butler said that it had been moved. $600,000 for FY 78-79 came from General Revenue Sharing Funds. Councilman Goodman asked if there was concensus among the Council that 72/50-16 (Upper Shoal Creek Interceptor) the sewer main would be placed in the street rather than in the creek. The Council agreed unanimously to place it in the street, and that the estimated $150,000 additional cost be provided from some source. Councilman Cooke asked that consideration be given to reductions in 74/40-20 (CDD-Water Main Relocations) and 75/40-09 (Paving Adjustments) in the amount of $217,000 for the current year. There would be an additional $2,100,000 in Water and $1,500,000 in Wastewater for a future bond election. Mr. Butler requested that the funded year remain at the recommended level and that the staff be instructed to reduce future years with the intent of having an opportunity for the Council to review the last four years more closely when the program was picked up for the bond years. Mr. Curtis agreed with Mr. Butler. Councilwoman Himmelblau requested that whatever cuts and shifts the Council made be brought forward next year in an appendix. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: September 25, 1978 Councilwoman Himmelblau also stated that the City Manager had informed her that the $1 million in 76/10-01 could be removed since it had just been put in for reference. Motion Councilman Cooke moved that the Council cut out of the unfunded years $3 million from Water & Wastewater. The motion, seconded by Councilman Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Noes: None Motion Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council reduce the Electric Department CIP as follows: 75/20-01 (Overhead Line Extensions for New Service Requests) - $2,500,000 75/00-02 (System Changes for Increased Load) 75/30-01 (Underground Extensions for New Service Requests) 75/30-02 (Underground Major Distribution System Projects) 75/38-01 (Major Streetlighting) The motion was seconded by Councilman Goodman. 800,000 4,300,000 525,000 246,000 Daron Butler stated that the motion would reduce over a five-year period by $8.4 million the City's authority to respond to increased growth in the system. He then asked if Mr. Hancock wanted to address the reduction in 75/20-02, which was related both to growth and changes in the system itself, and related to protecting the integrity of the system as a whole based upon increased consumption. Mr. Hancock stated that the account was a historical extrapolation of the changes which have had to be made in the past. The figure was predicted upon a continuation of the current rate. The growth rate had been reasonably slow in the past two to three years, but appeared to be accelerating. Amendment to Motion Mayor Pro Tem Cooke amended his motion to delete the $800,000 amount for 75/20-02 from his original motion. Councilman Goodman seconded the amended motion. The original motion, as amended, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Snell, Trevino, Noes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 25, 1978 Regarding the Mayor's earlier question regarding nuclear fuel, Mr. Butler said that as a result of a prior payment out of current revenues, the fuel capitalization requirement could be reduced by $2,113,000. Since current revenues were used to make the payments, bonding requirements would not be reduced as a whole. Public Works Regarding 79/62-15 (Great Northern Blvd. Extension), Councilman Mullen asked that the Council request the neighborhood association to get with the people who had set aside about an acre of land for Great Northern Blvd. to see what could be worked out. Motion Councilman Goodman moved that the Council delete 79/62-15 from the 1979-83 CIP. The motion, seconded by Councilwoman Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke Noes: None Mayor Pro Tem Cooke brought up the question of modifying 76/07-09 (Johnson Creek Drainage improvements), but no changes were made to the project. Councilwoman Himmelblau brought up the matter of moveng 77/75-01 (8th Street Pedestrian Mall) either to FY 79-80 or FY 80-81 to allow completion of the new Capital National Bank Building and its impact on traffic. Mr. Ternus stated that as soon as the bank revealed its construction plans that traffic demands could be determined. Motion Councilwoman Himmelblau moved that Council reallocate $130,000 for the 8th Street Pedestrian Malllto FY 79-80. The motion, seconded by Councilman Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Goodman Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke Councilwoman Himmelblau asked about the shifting of MoPac improvement funds from FY 78-79 and FY 79-80 to FY 80-81. Mr. John German stated that it had been moved back because there was no current funding with the Highway Department. It was the City's share of landscaping and sound barriers along the central part of MOPac, which could be delayed safely until FY 80-81. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 25, 1978 Mayor McClellan commented on the Barton Skyway Bridge project and then stated that she felt that the Urban Transportation Commission's recommendation had merit. It was her hope that the Council would authorize a $75,000 study to conduct a comprehensive and independent transportation study of the southwest quadrant of the City to be done immediately. Emphasis would be on the Barton Hills/Zilker Park area. The study would include the active involvement of citizens with a diversity of opinion living in the area. would identify transportation needs, would evaluate alternative options with respect to traffic, safety, environment, neighborhood issues and provide recommendations on the appropriate course of action. The Mayor felt that only through knowledge obtained from the study that the issue could be resolved. She stated that she would accept without prejudice the results of the study. Mayor McClellan stated that the study could be funded by taking $10,000 from the environmental study being done on Robert E. Lee Road and $65,000 from Red River widening, which had $1,562,864 in that fund. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke asked that some consideration be given to Lamar Boulevard and Ben White Boulevard in the study. Councilman Goodman stated that he wanted to see a study of the entire southwest quadrant of the City. Traffic conditions in South Austin were miserable and the bridge (Barton Skyway) was only incidental to the problem. He agreed that an outside consultant should do the study, but would not be bound by the results. He expressed concern over delay in improving conditions on Robert E. Lee Road, and wanted to proceed with the improvements. Mayor McClellan also expressed dissatisfaction over the progress on improvements to Robert E. Lee Road. Mayor McClellan stated that it was her understanding that the study could be completed within 6 to 9 months and the study would include Robert E. Lee Road. Councilman Goodman reiterated his point that improvements to Robert E. Lee Road should proceed. Nr. Ternus stated that if the Council approved the study, hw would recommend that Mr. Goodman's approach to Robert E. Lee Road not be taken because the study could result in other action being taken in relation to Robert E. Lee and other facilities. In response to Mayor McClellan's question, Mr. Ternus stated that he would not recommend shutting down Robert E. Lee Road for repairs while the Congress Avenue Bridge was closed. mar el In response to Councilman Snell's question regarding funding of the study, City Manager Davidson stated that he felt the study could be completed for $75,000. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 25, 1978 In response to Mayor Pro Tem Cooke's question regarding doing the study in-house, City Manager Davidson stated that he did not recommend it for the following reasons: 1. Demands on the Urban Transportation Department were such that programming planned for the upcoming budget year were full without doing such a study. 2. Some people would insist that an objective, outside view of the study be made. 3. Some people would object to the use of Department of Highways and Urban Transportation staff and computers to conduct the study. Motion Councilman Goodman moved that the Council allocate $75,000 for an indep pendent study of the whole southwest quadrant of the City covering the area from MoPac to Lamar Boulevard and from Ben White Boulevard to Town Lake and that it not impact continued progress on the Robert E. Lee project. After a brief discussion, Councilman Goodman withdrew the following portion of his motion: "that it not impact continued progress on the Robert E. Lee Road project." The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau Noes: Councilmembers Mullen, Snell, Trevino Councilman Goodman stated that for those people who favored the bridge and perhaps knew the reality that there weren't enough votes for the bridge that the next best thing would be to give them some kind of study to determine just what would be done about their problems. vote: vote: Councilman Mullen made the following statement in connection with his "I again repeat. Information is available enough to wither make a decision or not make a decision. I criticized the last Council for taking this same action on MoPac. And if you don't like it, vote against it, and if you do like it, vote for it. And I vote No for a study. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke made the following statement in connection with his "I favor the bridge. I have since I took office, and I do feed that maybe a way to get the total impact of the whole southwest quadrant CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS September 25, 1978 of the City is to pursue this course of action. I feel that the staff's comment that it would be more of an independent action and we would have the kind of unbiased opinion which is what I would hope would happen. And also, that it will recommend before it's all over, the bridge, and I vote Yes." Councilwoman Himmelblau made the following statement in connection with her vote: "I voted for the Barton Skyway Bridge several times in the past, maybe about five. I would prefer to get on with the design and construction of the bridge, but I agree that something needs to be done. And if this study will help solve the problems of ingress and egress of South Austin, I will support it. I know studies aren't popular, but this seems to be the only way we can get on with it. My vote's Yes." Mayor Pro Tem Cooke stated that he would like to reduce the Public Works CIP budget by $1,300,000 in the first three years and $2,295,000 over five years. The overall figure would be reduced by $75,000 with the elimination of the Great Northern Boulevard extension. The bond package would be cut from $26,113,000 to $24,643,000. :: Mr. German pointed out that cutting back on 78/62-02 (Improvements to Arterial Streets and Intersections) and 78/75-02 (Sidewalk Construction) would have a heavy impact on those two programs. He also stated that Charles Graves had indicated that cutting $50,000 from 78/07-03 (Aerial Mapping in Support of the Master Drainage Plan) would simply extend the time needed to complete the project. Mr. Butler stated that the majority of the money in the sidewalk program would go toward offsetting increases in construction costs. City Manager Davidson pointed out that the annual allocation for sidewalk construction was an investment to protect the City's streets, drainage and sidewalks for the future. It was good business to make the improvements annually on a five year basis. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke stated that his proposed cuts which Mr. German had addressed included $975,000 for sidewalks and $550,000 for major arterial intersections widening. Mr. Butler stated that the Planning Commission had deleted the Robert E. Lee/Rabb Road project from the CIP when it approved the Barton Skyway Bridge engineering and design study. He asked the Council for directionoon the deleted project. Mr. German stated that depending upon the results of a study, there would be no money to fund improvements on either Robert E. Lee Road or Barton Skyway. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 25, 1978 Motion Died for Lack of Second - Councilman Goodman moved that the Council reinstate the money for the Robert E. Lee/Rabb Road project in the amount of $606,000. The motion died for lack of a second, Motion Died for lack of Second - Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council delete $1,370,000 out of the three year bond package for Public Works and $2,225,000 out of the five-year proposal. Mr. Ternus asked for reconsideration on both the arterial intersections widening and the sidewalks construction. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke amended his motion to return $550,000 to the major arterial intersections widening project and $500,000 to the sidewalks construction project for the five-year period. The Council then discussed returning money to the CIP for improving Robert E. Lee Road. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke again amended his motion to reduce the Public Works three-year bond proposal by $720,000 and the five-year proposal by $1,175,000. Councilman Goodman stated that he would second the motion if the Mayor Pro Tem would reduce the three-year proposal to $1 million and $175,000 allocated for initial design and improvements to Robert E. Lee Road. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke did not accept the amendment. The motion therefore died for lack of a second. Aviation Department Mr. Butler stated that the Planning Commission had recommended an eleven million dollar five-year program, to be financed by current revenues to the General Obligation Retirement Fund. The staff recommended that it be funded by Federal funds, current revenue and tax-supported bonds. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council approve the request of the Aviation Department as recommended. The motion, seconded by Counctiman Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cookes Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Noes: None September 25, 1978 =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Emergency Medical Services Mr. Butler stated that the 5-year proposed program included $825,000, with $773,000 in bond money needed to finance the first three years. Mayor McClellan suggested that the budget be approved and emphasized the joint use of facilities between EMS and the Fire Department wherever possible. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Cooke's question, Mr. Butler stated that the figure included $125,000 to modify Fire Station No. 2 for joint use. Statio The Mayor Pro Tem stated that he still questioned expenditure of $148,000 when it was not clear that EMS could not be more appropriately housed with the Fire Department in a public safety building because the Fire Department was coming with a request to replace Fire Station No. 1 at some time in the future. He felt that it might be more appropriate to spend a lesser amount at this time and house them in a public safety building at some time in the future when a joint facility was built. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke asked Mr. Bill Bulloch to address the possibility of minor renovations at this time instead of spending the entire $148,000 under question. Mr. Bulloch stated that he could not answer that question at this time. Mr. Bulloch stated that as another option he would like the Council to consider housing EMS and the Health Department in a joint structure for training and administration. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke asked Mr. Bulloch if he felt it was wise to spend the $148,000 if the Council considered putting EMS and the Health Department in a joint use faciltiy. Mr. Bulloch stated that he would be happy to work with him on that matter. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council fund EMS as requested with the staff to come back with a proposal for modification using as little of the $148,000 as possible until a decision is made for administrative offices between Health, EMS of whatever.. The motion, seconded by Councilwoman Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Fire Department Mayor McClellan verified that the 911 Communications Center's need was met in the revised Police & Court's proposal, which reduced the Fire Department's CIP budget by $498,000. Mayor McClellan also requested the deletion of the relocation of Fire Station No. 1 until completion of the station location joint CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 25, 1978 use study. The study was scheduled to be completed around October, 1979. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council reduce the Fire Department CIP budget by $498,000 and delete relocation of Fire Station No. 1 until completion of the station location joint use study. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council members Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke Noes: None Health Department Mr. Butler stated that the health program was funded under the arrangements that the Council had agreed to in theepast and prior bond programs. Councilmember Himmelblau asked if a shift from Revenue Sharing money to HCD money was needed for 76/91-03 (East 6th Street Multipurpose Center). Mr. Butler stated that the fund summary should be changed to reflect that decision, which had been made previously, and he would see the change was made. Motion Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt the Health CIP in its entirety. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Noes: : Cooke None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmembers Goodman, Hospital Snell, Trevino Mr. Butler stated that the Planning Commission had recommended a $5.5 million program, which would partially facilitate some of the Hospital's needs at this time. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council fund the Hospital in a threeyear bond program for $6.2 million. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullen. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 25, 1978 Mayor McClellan stated that she thought the full project should be reinstated at $17 million, with $5,5 million for FY 78-79, $5.5 million for FY 79-80 and $6 million for FY 80-81. Substitute Motion Councilman Goodman offered a substitute motion that the Council fund the Hospital in a three-year bond program for $17 million, with $5.5 million for FY 78-79, $5.5 million for FY 79-80 and $6 million for FY 80-81. Councilwoman Himmelblau seconded the motion. Mayor McClellan asked for assurance that the $17 million proposal would not affect the proposed 28¢ property tax reduction. Mr. Butler stated that the 28 tax rate reduction was based on the following assumptions: 1. The staff's ability to manage the CIP adopted by the Council and the bond program approved by the Council so that no more than $20 million in bonds a year were issued. 2. Debt service not exceed within reasonable limits $9.5 million per year, based on current interest rates of 5% to 6%. Mr. Butler pointed out that when the Planning Commission decided on the magnitude of the CIP bond program, the tax base was $3.2 billion. The tax base now was $3.453 billion. Expanding the base increased the ability to generate revenues to the debt retirement fund. Mr. Butler stated that by approving the $17 million now the amount in the next bond election would be decreased by that figure. That item was not discussed with the Planning Commission. Both Mayor Pro Tem Cooke and Councilman Mullen expressed concern over the magnitude of the bond program. Roll Call on Substitute Motion Roll Call on the substitute motion showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau Noes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke Human Services Department Mr. Butler stated that no bonding authority was recommended for Human Services, but it was proposed that $604,000 in FY 78-79 General Revenue Sharing (GRS) be allocated to fund the partial construction of one neighborhood develCITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 25, 1978 opment center and the complete construction of a neighborhood center in the Montopolis area. An administrative building for Human Services was proposed, but it was recommended for funding from Federal funds in the future should they become available. Mayor McClellan suggested that under 78/98-03 (Rosewood NeighborhoodHuman Development Center) that "Human Development Center" be deleted. It was her understanding that due to reductions of the program and space requirements for the Center that $370,000 could be deleted in bond funds and fund it with $315,000 of Revenue Sharing or $289,000 of Revenue Sharing if that amount would fund a 3000 square foot project. Mr. Butler stated that $289,000 would build a 3,000 square foot Center, the same amount for Montopolis Center. Both projects were eligible for HCD funds, but either HCD or Revenue Sharing funds could be used. Mr. Butler further stated that Rosewood could be made a neighborhood center at $289,000 with Revenue Sharing funds allocated to begin the project immediately. Montopolis Center could be scheduled for 1979-80 at $289,000 and the decision to fund it at next year's budget time. The net pickup in Revenue Sharing would be $304,000, which could be reallocated to other purposes. After further discussion, the following motion was made: Motion Councilwoman Himmelblau moved that the Council allocate $31,000 for the Rosewood Neighborhood Center and $31,000 for the Montopolis Neighborhood Center this fiscal year for the engineering and survey out of Revenue Sharing money and defer the balance of costs until the next cycle of HCD or General Revenue Sharing funds. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke seconded the motion. Substitute Motion Councilman Snell offered a substitute motion that the Council fund fully the Rosewood Neighborhood Center at $289,000 for FY 78-79 with General Revenue Sharing funds and schedule the Montopolis Neighborhood Center for FY 79-80 at $289,000 with the funding decision to be made in next year's budget. The motion died for lack of a second. Roll Call on Original Motion Roll Call on original motion showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelbaau, Mullen, Noes: Councilmember Snell CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 25, 1978 Mayor Pro Tem Cooke next brought up item 78/98-01 (HSD Administrative Offices) for which $1,630,000 had been requested. The funds were non-City, but were unspecified and unidentified. Since it was unknown how a municipal complex would or would not incorporate the project, the Mayor Pro Tem objected to even making a tentative directional stand that the City would construct a separate Human Services administrative office when the office could be incorporated into an overall complex. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council delete 78/98-01 (HSD Administrative Offices) from the proposed 1978-83 CIP to include it with the Muni- cipal Complex. The motion, seconded by Councilman Mullen carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Noes: None Library Mr. Butler stated that the two projects recommended by the Planning Commission provided for land acquisition for three future branch libraries and for renovation of the present Central Library, particularly for new equipbrary, particularlyment surroundings for the Austin-Travis County Collection. Motion Councilman Mullen moved that the Council defer 79/85-01 (Land Acquisition for Future Branch Libraries) at $150,000 untt1 FY 79-80 and defer 75/85-02 (Renovation to the present Library) at $419,000 until FY 80-81 and fund both projects from General Revenue Sharing Funds. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Mayor McClellan stated that the motion should be with the understanding that staff should investigate ways to paint up and fix up the area for immediate use. Councilwoman Himmelblau stated that as part of her vote she urged the Council to instruct the Manager to look for rental space for a library in next fiscal year along the 183 corridor. Councilman Goodman stated that he concurred with Councilwoman Himmelblau's comments regarding the 183 corridor library. Municipal Court Motion F Councilman Mullen moved that the Council delete item 79/78-01 (Courts CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 25, 1978 Building) at $6,408,000. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke Noes: None Police Department Motion Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved the Council approve $11,361,000 for the Police Department CIP. The motion was seconded by Councilman Snell. Substitute Motion Councilman Goodman offered a substitute motion that the Council fund the Police Department CIP at $12,288,000 plus the Academy Building and parking garage. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes; Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Trevino Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Mullen, Snell Parks and Recreation Department Motion Councilwoman Himmelblau moved that the Council delete item 75/86-03 (Major Park Land Acquisition). The motion, seconded by Councilman Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None Councilman Goodman prefaced his vote by stating that he hoped that the City had the opportunity in a future year to acquire the park land. The Council next discussed improvements for Town Lake at Fiesta Gardens and on the east side of Town Lake. Motion Died for Lack of Second - Councilman Goodman moved the Council approve approximately $86,000 for improvements along Town Lake. The motion died for lack of a second. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Motion September 25, 1978 Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council approve the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Board of $800,000 for Walnut Creek Park develoment (73/86-46), with $100,000 allocated for FY 78-79 and $700,000 for FY 79-80. The motion, seconded by Councilwoman Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Nayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino Noes: None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Snell Motion Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council place $1,500,000 for Waller Creek development in the three-year bond program as follows: $150,000 FY 78-79; $500,000 FY 79-80; $850,000 FY 80-81. The motion, seconded by Councilman Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Motion Councilwoman Himmelblau moved that the Council reinstate $460,000 for a Softball Complex (75/86-56). The motion was seconded by Councilman Goodman. Mullen Substitute Motion Counci Iman Yoffered a substitute motion that the Council approve $460,000 for the Complex and $100,000 for land acquisition. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke seconded the substitute motion. At that point Councilman Goodman withdrew his second to the original motion. Councilman Mullen's motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmember Goodman Noes: None Motion Councilman Goodman moved that the Council approve $700,000 for a 16-court tennis center (77/86-12) with the site undesignated at this time. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau Noes: None Councilman Goodman expressed the hope that the center would be located in South Austin. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Motion September 25, 1978 Councilman Snell moved that the Council approve $3,000 for a fence at Morris Williams Golf Course with the money coming from the golf surcharge fund. The motion was seconded by Councilman Goodman. The Council took no action on the motion, but indicated that the item be taken up in the operating budget. Motion Councilwoman Himmelblau moved that the Council delete $1000000 from 75/86-13 (Major Greenbelt Acquisition) and $100,000 from 75/86-14 (Playground Acquisition and development) and use as recommended in other Parks projects just discussed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Noes: Himmelblau, Snell, Trevino Councilmember Mullen The Council next discussed the East Town Lake Development plan. Councilman Trevino stated that the request was for barbeque pits and picnic tables to cost about $10,000; restrooms at about $40,000 and landscaping at about $10,000. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke stated that he had no problem with the request, but felt that the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Board and other concerned bodies should look at the request and comment on it. Councilman Trevino said that he had no objection to that suggestion. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council approve the $60,000 request, but unspecified as to items until review by the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Board and neighborhood advisory board. The motion, seconded by Councilman Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Noes: None Trevino, Mayor McClellan Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Snell Urban Transportation Department Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council approve 75/88-01 (Traffic Signal Installation), 75/88-02 (Modernization of Traffic Signals), 75/88-04 (Computer Signal System Expansion), 77/88-01 (Modification of Traffic Signals for Pedestrian Safety) and 78/88-01 (Traffic Signal Pre-emption and Lane Control Systems) as recommended. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmembers Goodman, Snell CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 25, 1978 The Council next discussed the proposed transit system. Mr. Butler said that it was a major program with a great deal of implications for the operating budget as proposed. Councilman Mullen requested that staff report on the various options to reduce the impact of the transit system on the operating budget. Councilwoman Himmelblau suggested that the first project be shifted because the pilot project scheduled for this fiscal year had not been started. She also questioned the advisability of purchasing additional busses at this time because of the impact on the operating budget, and suggested that the project be deleted for now. Mr. Ternus requested that the following projects not be delayed: 1. First year budget - Acquisition of land north on U.S. 183. 2. Additional busses to operate from the new terminal. Regarding options available to the Council, Mr. Ternus said that they were (1) maintain current fares, (2) increase fares and (3) no more transit expansions. In response to Mayor McClellan's question, Mr. Ternus stated that the reduced transit CIP recommended by the Planning Commission was a reduction from the Urban Transportation Commission's recommendations. Mr. Ternus stated that the Planning Commission's recommendations had a major reduction in the operating impacts compared to the Urban Transportation Commission's recommendations. The Planning Commission recommendation would spread out the terminals to six years rather than four to five which had been proposed, and reduced the number of busses to be purchased for peak hours service and expansion of transit services. Mr. Ternus stated that he would support the Planning Commission's recommendations. Mr. Butler stated that the program before the Council would not impact the operating budget until FY 80-81, given the present schedule for completion of facilities. Mr. Ternus agreed with Mr. Butler. Councilwoman Himmelblau reiterated her request that the first Park & Ride come on line before doing any more. Motion Counci Iman Mullen moved that the Council approve the recommendations of the Planning Commission on the transit system and that the staff come back with a report on the various options to reduce the impact of the transit system on the operating budget. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor Noes: McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Snell _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 25, 1978 Mr. Ternus stated that the information requested by Councilman Mullen could be prepared within the next six to nine months. Auditorium Mr. Butler stated that it had been recommended that 79/80-04 be moved from FY 79-80 to FY 81-82, which would place it outside the ovnd election. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke felt that one of the alternate funding concepts should be to look for private funding. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council schedule 79/80-04 (Exhibit Hall) For FY 81-82 instead of FY 79-80. The motion, seconded by Councilwoman Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmember Goodman Noes: None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Snell Councilwoman Himmelblau brought up the possibility of moving up 79/80-05 (Lighting Control System) by one year and moving 79/80-03 (Coliseum Upgrade) back by one year. Ron Wood, Acting Director of the Auditorium, stated that if he had a choice, he would prefer to upgrade the Coliseum først. No action was taken to interchange the two items. Municipal Services Facilities Plan Mr. Butler stated that the total five-year program called for $5,378,000. $3,800,000 would be in the bond program years. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council shift the $3,800,000 to FY 81-82. The motion, seconded by Councilman Goodman, carried by the following Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Noes: Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Snell CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 25, 1978 Municipal Annex Development Plan Motion Councilman Goodman moved that the Council shift the allocation for this project to FY 81-82. The motion, seconded by Councilman Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Noes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Snell APPOINTMENTS TO BE MADE The Mayor announced that Thursday, September 28, 1978, the Council would be making 15 appointments to the Manpower Advisory Council to be effective September 30, 1978 by Federal law. RECESSED COUNCIL MEETING The Council recessed at 7:20 p.m. RECESSED MEETING 8:20 Ρ.Μ. Mayor McClellan called the recessed meeting to order, noting that all Councilmembers were present. Mayor McClellan stated that she would read a list of proposed reductions for each City department, and any item not pulled for discussion would be voted on in one motion. If the Council did not specify where cuts would be coming from within a department, then the department head would be expected to report back through the City Manager within 30 days as to how the cuts were to be made and the budget impact. The Mayor then read the following proposed budget reductions: Mayor and Council $13,460 (Travel and new Capital items) City Manager - $2,100 (Administrative expenses) City Clerk $3,080 (Council staff travel and new Capital items) Economic Development Office $50,000 (Staffing not necessarily eliminated and some funding retained for contractual studies) Management Services - $5,252 (Administrative expenses) Municipal Court $46,547 (Delete new staff and other administrative expenses) - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: September 25, 1978 Data Systems - $147,661 (Reduce new positions, software rental and other capital items City Attorney $76,600 (Eliminate vacant positions and reduce level of requested staffing for Claims Division) Personnel - $41,642 (Reduce requested permanent positions and new capital) Public Information $3,321 (Reduce contract for photographic services) Environmental Resources Management - $10,873 (Reduce administrative expenses and contracts for special studies) Planning - $110,131 (Reduce staffing administrative expenses in all departmental activities, particularly graphics and advanced planning) Mayor McClellan felt that the Council should note some directions and let the Planning Director come back with some specifics. Urban Transportation - $199,545 (Reduce administrative expenses and some maintainence activities for City and transit system) Mayor McClellan stated that the Urban Transportation Director would be requested to come back with specifics as to how the reductions would be made. Building Inspection $159,856 (Reduce requested new staffing in all divsions and administrative expenses for the department) Fire Department - $45,105 (Reduce requested staff additions by one secretarial position and postpone some replacement capital items) Police Department - $123,103 (Reduce requested new appropriations in areas not directly affecting law enforcement Motion Councilman Mullen moved that the Council increase the educational incentive pay for police to $100 per month for college graduates and $50 per month for those with 60 hours of college credit so that it would impact the ending balance by $192,600. The motion was seconded by Councilman Goodman. After some discussion, Mayor McClellan stated that the item would be included in the overall motion in the manner specified by Councilman Mullen. No action was taken on Councilman Mullen's motion. Construction Management - $19,055 (Delete requested position administrative expenses and capital outlay) Engineering - $183,709 (Reduce requested staff, capital and mapping programs) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 25, 1978 Mayor McClellan stated staff would be requested to come back with specifics in thirty days. Public Works - $387,954 (Reduce proposed additions to 1978-79 budget and existing services and staff) Mayor McClellan stated that staff would be requested to report back in 30 days regarding the reductions. Library $669,709 (Major reductions in staffing for new facilities and reductions of existing services and staff) Mayor McClellan specified the cuts as follows: 1. $72,464 Tables, chairs for new Central Library 2. $270,978 Opening of new Central Library - Reduce service to current level; cut 7 new full-time equivalents, phase in remaining new personnel 3. $110,000- Delete from book acquisition 4. $ 37,572 - Librarian outreach capital, children's service 5. $ 37,281 - Opening of Little Walnut Creek Branch Library 6. $ 65,392 - General Library services 7. $ 75,022 - Children's programs Mayor McClellan stated that regarding the Rosewood-Zaragosa Branch Library a one-year lease could be obtained in Govalle for the library, with op- tions for future years, which would not be taken now. There would be no penalty if options were not exercised. - Parks $545,686 (Substantial reduction of proposed or existing programs for 1978-79) Mayor McClellan enumerated the proposed cuts as follows: 1. $125,000 - Productivity Improvement 2. $ 14,444 - Brush program 3. $109,388 Opening of Northwest Recreation Center on 10/1/79 4. $110,997 - 5. $ 64,074 - 6. $146,805 7. $ 35,602 - Eliminate aquatic weed program Security Reduce frequency of mowing and trimming Reduce Community Education, but add $14,000 for Northeast Community School Emergency Medical Service - $66,072 (Reduce requested additions for 1978-79 new staff and programs) Health Department - $63,096 (Reduce administrative expenses and general operations in all areas) Medical Assistance Program - $75,410 (Reduce program cost in all areas) Human Relations - $8,000 (Reduce administrative expenses) September 25, 1978 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Human Services - $2,500 Auditing - $22,982 (Phase in requested staffing) - Finance reduction) $67,416 (Phase in requested staffing, administrative expense Property Management - $12,586 (Delete two staff positions) Purchases and Stores - $68,362 (Reduce staff and administrative expenses) The Council agreed to come back to vote on adding in one Clerk B position at $12,099. - Research and Budget $16,938 (Phase in management audit function and reduce capital) The Council pulled the item for further discussion. Special Services - $ 40,000 (Reduce one election) $ 25,000 (Reduce Tuition Reimbursement) $ 25,000 (Reduce Suggestion Award Program) $ 41,081 (Reduce CPR) Mayor McClellan then read the list of proposed funding for the Arts as follows: NAME FUNDING Austin Symphony Austin Civic Ballet Laguna Gloria League of United Chicano Artists (LUCHA) Paramount Theatre $ 30,800 39,081 94,890 20,430 30,100 Zachary Scott Theatre 36,873 Afro-American Players 5,375 Austin Ballet Theatre 6,200 Austin Choral Union 4,600 Austin Civéc Chorus 4,800 Austin Civic Wind Ensemble 600 Austin Contemporary Visual Arts Association 1,955 Austin Federation of Musicians 8,840 Austin Friends of Traditional Music 1,464 Austin Guitar Society 1,000 Austin Opportunities, Inc. 3,835 Center for Cultural Resources 1,500 Center Stage 2,500 Curbstone Press 1,790 Dance Umbrella 2,500 Invisible, Inc. 6,260 KMFA 2,042 Music Umbrella 3,575 Spectrum (Focus on Deaf Artists) Texas Circuit 3,700 3,700 Parks and Recreation Department 2,000 Total $322,432 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 25, 1978 Mayor McClellan stated that $40 needed to be added to the Curbstone Press funding to increase the total funding to $322,472. Mayor McClellan next read the list of proposed funding for Social Service agencies as follows: NAME Austin Area Urban League Austin Association for Retarded Citizens Austin Community Television (One time only allocation; not to come back next year) Austin Child Guidance Center Austin Community Nursery FUNDING $ 25,904 6,578 20,500 57,436 27,982 The Council pulled Austin Community Nursery for discussion due to a question on the funding level. Austin Genetic Counseling Austin Rape Crisis Center Austin Tenant's Council 7,361 19,800 21,536 The Mayor pointed out that the request had been reduced by $3,500 because the duplication item had already been funded. Big Brothers/Big Sisters 30,952 Boys Club 12,898 Caritas 49,400 Capital Area Rehabilitation Center 34,918 Center for Battered Women 29,480 Child, Inc. 259,121 Community Bound 5,000 Development Assistance for Rehabilitation 53,643 Councilman Mullen requested that both Community Bound and Development Assistance for Rehabilitation be pulled for discussion. Extend-A-Care 16,860 Legal Aid and Defenders Society of Travis County 38,284 Middle Earth 15,750 People's Community Clinic 30,186 Services for the Elderly 52,320 The Council pulled Services for the Elderly for discussion. United Action for the Elderly Meals on Wheels 39,746 United Cerebral Palsy 20,220 Youth Employment Services 44,972 MHMR 252,665 The Mayor stated that $17,500 had been added to MHMR with the explicit direction that the Parent-Infant Training Program be funded fully. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 25, 1978 The Council then acted on the items which had been pulled. Austin Community Nursery Motion Failed to Carry Councilman Trevino moved that the Council fund Austin Community Nursery at last year's level of $29,276. The motion, seconded by Councilman Snell, FAILED TO CARRY by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Snell, Trevino Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Community Bound Motion Councilman Goodman moved that the Council fund Community Bound at $5,000. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Shell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmember Himmelblau Development Assistance for Rehabilitation Motion Councilman moved that the Council fund Development Assistance for Rehabilitation at $53,643, as recommended by the Human Services Review Team. The motion was seconded by Councilman Trevino. Substitute Motion Failed To Carry - Councilwoman Himmelblau offered a substitute motion that the Council go with last year's funding of $44,790. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, FAILED TO CARRY by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmember Himmelblau Noes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Snell, Trevino Roll Call on Original Motion Roll Call on the original motion showed the following vote: Ayes; Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmember Goodman Noes: None September 25, 1978 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: People's Community Clinic Motion Councilman Goodman moved that the Council fund Peoples' Community Clinic at $30,186. Councilman Mullen seconded the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke stated that he felt very strongly about the Peoples' Community Clinic, but that 49% of the people served by the Clinic would be picked up in the new Medical Assistance Guidelines. Mayor McClellan stated that that was not her understanding and called on Sue Edwards for clarification. Ms. Edwards stated that the 1977 CSA Guidelines were gross, and the majority of the people served by the People's Free Clinic were in the near poor category and would not be taken in by the Guidelines. Roll Call on Motion Roll Call on the motion showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None Mental Health/Mental Retardation Motion Councilman Goodman moved that the Council fund MHMR at $252,665 with the understanding that the Parent-Infant Training Program be funded fully. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell Noes: None Mayor McClellan stated that as part of the overall motion on adopting the budget that it include a 6% cost-of-living increase for all employees, including Fire and Police, excluding department heads and administrators, and those executive positions that positions that were the the responsibility of the City Manager, with the understanding tha that there be a reclassification study of the Civil Service within 60 to 90 days. Mayor McClellan next returned to the list of proposed reductions for each City Department, as follows: Tax Department - $101,447 (Reduce existing staff vacancies and programs) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 25, 1978 Mayor McClellan stated that it was expected that the staff report back on the cuts. General Fund Departments $279,078 (Seasonal and temporary funds) $158,091 (Overtime) $ 78,170 (Travel) $102,000 (Printing) $127,653 (Terminal Pay) Hospital Reduce expenses or increase revenues sufficiently to allow for absorbing fully any general wage increase. Aviation $25,000 (Administrative reductions) Auditorium, Coliseum - $20,119 Electric Department $365,000 Vehicle Equipment Services - $150,000 Mayor Pro Tem Cooke stated that at the initiative of Councilwoman Himmelblau he was requesting that a study be made to increase the fees at the Audi- torium. Purchases and Stores Motion Councilman Goodman moved that the Council add $12,099 to the Purchases and Stores budget for a Clerk B position. The motion, seconded by Councilman Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Noes: None Research and Budget Mayor Pro Tem Cooke asked for clarification on the Management Audit function. Mr. Butler stated that the current proposal would allow the hiring of a Senior Industrial Engineer and one additional professional staff member, with the elimination of two positions. Motion Councilman Goodman moved the Council adopt the 1978-1979 Annual Operating Budget as acted upon by the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke seconded the motion. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 25, 1978 Motion Restated Councilman Goodman restated his motion as follows: That the Council adopt the 1978-1979 Annual Operating Budget as acted upon by the Council, that the City Clerk and Municipal Court Clerk receive a 5% merit increase and that $1,294 be restored to the Austin Community Nursery budget. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmember Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1978, AND TERMINATING SEPTEMBER 30, 1979, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR EACH DEPARTMENT, PROJECT AND ACCOUNT; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Goodman moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote; Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McClellan stated that the Council would meet at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday September 27th to approve the tax roll. Mr. Butler stated that the General Fund ending balance would be $4,001,416. Funding for Social Service agencies totaled $1,173,012 and for the Arts $322,472. 1978-1979 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Mr. Butler stated that the 1978-1983 CIP totaled $554,405,000, which was reduced from $562,984,000 proposed by the Planning Commission. The threeyear general government t bond bond package package totaled $69,120,000. Electric revenue bonds totaled about $163 million, with no Water and Wastewater bonds in the first year. September 25, 1978 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: Motion Councilman Goodman moved that the Council approve the 1978-1983 Capital Improvements Program of $554,405,000. The motion, seconded by Counci Iman Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke Councilmember Mullen Mayor Pro Tem Cooke stated that although he still had serious concerns about the increase to general government, he voted Yes. 1978-1983 CIP ORDINANCE Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1978, AND TERMINATING SEPTEMBER 30, 1979, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR EACH DEPARTMENT, PROJECT AND ACCOUNT; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Goodman moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilman Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Snell, Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke Councilmember Mullen The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ADJOURNMENT The Council adjourned at 9:45 p.m. APPROVED Coll Mayor ATTEST: Pace Mome City Clerk