Neighborhood Plan Sparks Debate; City Funds
Neighborhood Plan Sparks Opposition
Residents strongly voiced concerns against a city proposal, arguing it would exploit poor neighborhoods and reduce local control. The decision on the plan was postponed to August.City Finances Reviewed
Officials reported healthy utility funds and a projected $4.8 million year-end balance, despite flood damage. However, general fund transfers were lagging, and police fine collections were under budget, prompting a request for a detailed report.Future Bond Sale Ahead
The city is tentatively planning a bond sale for October, contingent on a successful public election, to secure funding for future initiatives.
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! TY OF A FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES For July 08, 1981 ! - SPECIAL CALLED COUNCIL MEETING - 3:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: City Council Carole Keeton McClellan Mayor John Treviño, Jr. Mayor Pro Tem Council Members Larry Deuser Roger Duncan Richard Goodman Ron Mullen Charles E. Urdy Dan H. Davidson City Manager Grace Monroe City Clerk Mayor McClellan called to order the Special Called Meeting of the Council scheduled for 3:00p.m., noting the absence of Councilmember Mullen, and announced that Council will convene in a closed or executive session authorized by Section 2, Paragraphs (e), (f) and (g) of Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes annotated; and after such closed or executive session, any final action, decision or vote with regard to any matter considered in the closed or executive session will be made in open session, should such action, decision or vote be necessary. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. July 8, 1981 Paul Hernandez said he thought the proposal is another way to make money from poor neighborhoods. He does not want more government control, but wants more government assistance. He also wants safeguards to protect neighborhoods. He asked Council to come up with a different plan which citizens can approve. Maria Hernanna, Guadalupe Neighborhood Association, wants the neighborhood to have self determination rather than the city telling them what to do. Manuel Arenas said the people are against the proposal. Alicia Garcia said in trying to do something better, this would make it worse. Bernice Kingent, ACORN, wondered if the City Council would be any better than ARA who did not do their work properly. Councilmember Deuser suggested an oversight committee to review what is being done. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council close the public hearing; action to be taken August 5th or 6th. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Duncan, Goodman, Urdy, Mayor McClellan, Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmember Deuser None Absent: Councilmember Mullen i _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT July 8, 1981 Mr. Phil Scheps, Director of Finance, presented the Monthly Financial report as of May 31, 1981. He said an ending balance of $4.8 million is expected with the flood damage taken into account. He said the General Fund cash has a poor showing because transfers have not been made. The Enterprise fund is in good shape and all utilities are cash rich and the City will end the year with a surplus in the electric utility fund. Proposal 7 is being introduced into the system. The Hospital System will be in the black. VES has an interface problem because they bill other departments. The bond sale is tentatively set for October 8, 1981 if the bond election is successful. Mr.Schep then handed out a letter concerning the deficit in the fine category of the Police Department budget. CITY CLERK DID NOT RECEIVE A COPY. Councilmember Mullen requested a report on why we are coming under budget on fines. i ATTEST: ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 6:50 p.m. APPROVED Cole Keaton me clean Msyor City Clerk