Austin's Massive Growth, Water Rights & Utilities
Major Land Annexations:
Set public hearings for the annexation of over 10,000 acres, including significant areas like Bergstrom AFB, Milwood, and Oak Hill Heights, signaling a period of rapid city expansion.Wastewater Infrastructure:
Approved an interim agreement with the South Austin Growth Corridor MUD #1 to operate its wastewater treatment plant, supporting development in the expanding region.Critical Water Rights:
Entered executive session to discuss crucial pending litigation, specifically regarding the city's water rights in the Lower Colorado River adjudication, a vital issue for future resource security.Utility Litigation:
Also reviewed ongoing legal disputes, including cases involving Houston Lighting and Power Company, likely concerning utility services or energy infrastructure.
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City Council Frank C.Cooksey Mayor John Treviño, Jr. Mayor Pro Tem Council Members Mark Rose Smoot Carl-Mitchell Sally Shipman George Humphrey Charles E. Urdy Jorge Carrasco City Manager Elden Aldridge City Clerk FOUNDED 1939 Austin City Council MINUTES For SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - AUGUST 6, 1985 - 4:00 Ρ.Μ. THIRD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM - MUNICIPAL BUILDING Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: Mayor Cooksey called to order the Special Called Meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Councilmember Rose. PUBLIC HEARINGS SET The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted a resolution setting public hearings on annexation of the following on August 21 and August 22, 1985 at 5:00 p.m. a. Milwood 12-21 (481.82 acres). C7a-84-046 b. Northcentral ARea (2,054.40 acres) C7a-85-009 c. Spicewood Springs Road & Hwy. 183 (43 acres) d. e. f. g. C7a-85-031 Northeast area (1,313.86 acres) C7a-85-024 Northeast Area (84 acres conversion) C7a-85-024 Lockheed Area (1,718.41 acres) C7a-85-023 Bergstrom AFB (2,413.27 acres) C7a-85-020 MoPac Extension Area (1,256 acres) C7a-85-028 1. Upper Williamson Creek Area (682 acres conversion) h. C7a-85-010 j. Upper Williamson Creek Area (1,114 acres limited) C7a-85-010 C7a-85-010 k. Upper Williamson Creek Area (1,361 acres full) 1. m. Oak Hill Heights Area (642 acres) C71-85-026 Sunset Trail Area (25.08 acres) C7a-85-032 (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Urdy out of the room, Councilmember Rose absent.) } Council Memo 2 8/6/85 INTERIM OPERATING AGREEMENT The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted a resolution authorizing the City to enter into an interim operating agreement with South Austin Growth Corridor MUD #1 for operation of the districts wastewater treatment plan. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy absent) EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Cooksey announced Council would go into executive session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, to discuss the following matters; and action, if any, on the matters will be taken during the public meeting after the conclusion of the Executive Session: a. Board and Commission Appointments b. - Section 2, Paragraph g. Pending Litigation, including but not limited to the following items - Section 2, Paragraph e (1) Houston Lighting and Power Company, et al v. Brown and Root, et al in Matagorda County, and City of Austin vs. Houston Lighting and Power Company in Travis County - Section 2, Paragraph e. (2) Determination of Water Rights of the City of Austin in the Lower Colorado River adjudication Section 2 - Paragraph e. - ! RECESS AND ADJOURNMENT Council recessed for executive session at 6:15 and adjourned their meeting at 7:20 p.m. C