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New Airport Site; Budget Crunch; Aquifer Rules

Thursday, May 21, 1987 regular

Here are the key takeaways from the May 21, 1987, Austin City Council meeting:

  • Budget Crunch & Spending Cuts:

    Facing a projected $2 million property tax shortfall, the city made immediate budget adjustments, including delaying a Fire Department cadet class and rescinding a major offer for a new municipal office building.
  • New Airport Site Identified:

    "Site 11" was officially approved as the preferred alternative for a future airport, with further studies on environmental impact and long-term development costs authorized.
  • Environmental Protection & Parks:

    Officials backed a petition for new state rules to protect the Edwards Aquifer and accepted a grant to acquire 51 acres for a new district park along Slaughter Creek.

Full Transcript

: AUSTIN FONDI .... Austin City Council MINUTES For May 21, 1987 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: Mayor Cooksey called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Councilmember Humphrey. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, approved minutes for regular meeting of May 14 1987 and special meetings of May 12 & 15, 1987. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey absent) CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Charlotte Vance discussed a claim filed with the City of Austin. Her car received water damage when a City water pipe burst. Mayor Cooksey asked the City Manager and City Attorney to look into this and respond. Mr. Robert S. Hanes did not appear. Mr. Larry Hada discussed the Village of Western Oaks proposed 48" water main through Sunset Valley. Bert Cromack discussed neighborhood concerns. Mr. H.P. Gillespie discussed 3rd Street Parkway, East-West Freeway and application before Texas Highway Commission for freeway approval on 290 East from IH 35. Ms. Avis Davis discussed the Legal Department regarding Hyde Park Baptist Church. Ms. Wanda Penn, Ms. Peggy Stuart, Ms. Betty Phillips and Mr. Larry Gilg did not speak. COMBINED UTILITY SYSTEMS REVENUE BONDS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdv's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance authorizing the Council Memo 2 5/21/87 issuance and sale of $65,000,000.00 Combined Utility Systems Revenue Bonds, Series 1987. (5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room, Councilmember Humphrey absent) PAYING AGENT AGREEMENT The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a Paying Agent Agreement with MBank N.A., Austin, Texas. (5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room, Councilmember Humphrey absent) JUNIOR GOLF CLASSIC Councilmember Shipman introduced an item to Council requesting action regarding City support for Junior Golf Classic. Mr. Ben Siguero said he is working with the children who participate in the golf classic. He said the largest expense they incur is for food and drink and he asked if the City could give them $2,000 to be used for food. Mayor Cooksey asked the City Manager to explore the possibility of finding funds. Councilmember Shipman said she is working on the finding of funds, also. PROPERTY TAX COLLECTIONS Mayor Cooksey introduced an item to Council to consider a report of property tax collections. Cecilia Burke, Tax Assessor/ Collector presented a report. Ms. Burke's report is on file in the City Clerk's office. City Manager Carrasco said that Ms. Burke's figures indicate there may be a $2-million dollar short-fall in anticipated collections for the 1986-87 budget year. ZILKER PARK MUSICAL Council had before them for consideration an ordinance amending the Ordinance No. 860911-L adopting and approving the Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year 1986-87 by appropriation of $30,000.00 to Parks and Recreation for the purpose of the Zilker Park Summer Musical. Carole Rylander appeared before Council speaking for Zilker Park Summer Musical and representing the Lola Wright Foundation. said the foundation directors had approved a $10,000 donation toward the musical and presented a check to Mayor and Council. She Hal Kline asked the City to underwrite $15,000 toward the musical. Penny Taylor also requested the city to fund the production. Randy McCall, representing musicians in Austin, said they will support the musical with $5,000 of donated time. Council Memo 3 5/21/87 Mayor Cooksey asked Mr. Jordan, director of Parks and Recreation, about charging for parking. Mr. Jordan said they can charge for parking on weekdays as well as weekends, with the money going toward the musical. The Mayor asked that this be brought back on June 4th. ITEMS POSTPONED Postponed indefinitely are the following operating budget amendments: - Moving the protocol office from the Department of Communications to the EDIT Department - Transferring $17,356.00 from the Department of Communications to the EDIT Department for the operation of the protocol office ZONING ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, passed through second/third readings of ordinances amending Chapter 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey absent) (1) MAMIE ROBERTS C14-85-288.2 7200 Old Bee Caves Road From Interim "RR" to "LO" First reading on April 16, 1986, (5-0). Mayor Pro-Tem Trevino and Councilmember Humphrey out of the room at roll.call. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (2) CAMILLA K. HORNING & 2203 & 2205 Lake GOODALL W. TWINING C14-85-331 Austin Boulevard From "SF-3" to "LO" First reading on June 26, 1986, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Right-of-way on Foster Avenue has been conveyed by street deed. Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as an exhibit to the ordinance. CONSENT ORDINANCES - The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey absent) Council Memo Retirement Benefits 4 5/21/87 Amended Ordinance No. 821118-G to provide unreduced benefits to retirement-eligible employees affected by reduction in force. (Recommended by the Employee Retirement System Board) Item Postponed Postponed until June 4, 1987 is consideration of establishing Fire Inspection fees. North Travis County MUD No. 5 Approved amending Ordinance No. 850411-T concerning the North Travis County Municipal District Number 5 to expand out-of-district service. Item Postponed Postponed indefinitely is consideration of establishing the fee to be paid for sign operating permits authorized under Section 515 of Chapter 13-13 of the Code of the City of Austin, 1981. Council Meetings Cancelled Approved cancelling all meetings for the week of May 25-29, 1987, and continuing all items scheduled to June 4, 1987. Capital Improvements Program Approved ordering and setting a public hearing at 4:00p.m., July 9, 1987 in connection with paving assessments to be levied on Duval Road, Phase II and West Cow Path, consisting of two units covering approximately 18 blocks. Capital Improvements Program No. 79/62-03. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey absent) Release of Easements Authorized release of the following easements: a. Portions of the drainage easement of record in Volume 6819, page 761, Travis County Deed Records and located on the 414 acre tract in the James Coleman Survey No. 25, the James Coleman Survey No. 606, and the James Coleman Survey No. 25 and the M.D. Williams Survey No. 49. (Request submitted by McGray Council Memo 6 5/21/87 July 9, 1985, according to the 290 Commercial Subdivision Plat as recorded in Volume 86, Page 42C, Plat Records of Travis County, Taxas for the U.S. 290 West/State Highway 71 Project. C.I.P. No. 85/62-02. ----- Approved entering into a community facilities agreement with Barton Ridge, Ltd. for the construction of a regional sedimentation/ filtration pond. C.I.P. No. 85/60-17. Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: a. ANCHOR METALS, INC. 605 West Hurst Boulevard Hurst, Texas b. HENKEL'S & MCCOY, INC. 4220 Justin Road Lewisville, Texas c. DRESSER INDUSTRIES Industrial Valve Operations 16503 Park Row Houston, Texas d. MAC ROOFING AND SUPPLIES P.O. Box 2905 Port Arthur, Texas e. PENCCO, INC. 723 N. Upper Broadway Corpus Christi, Texas f. AUSTIN FORD TRACTOR 6600 East Ben White Boulevard Austin, Texas - Capital Improvements Program - - Design and fabrication of galvanized steel transmission structures for a 138 KV transmission circuit from the Jollyville to Howard Lane substation, Electric Utility Department Items 1-39 $663,767.00 C.I.P. No. 85/13-06 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Installation of overhead electric distribution facilities for Lost Creek Boulevard 3 Phase Reconductor, Electric Utility Dept. Total $39,780.00 C.I.P. No. 87/14-02 - Dresser relief and electromatic valves for the Holly and Decker Power Plants, Electric Utility Department Items 1-77 - $76,585.29 87-0233-PS/CM - Re-roofing of Decker Power Plant, Unit 2, Transportation and Public Services Department Total $87,571.00 87-C122-JJ - Liquid ferrous sulfate heptahydrate, Water and Wastewater Department Twelve month supply agreement Item 1 $77.255.00 87-0170-DC - Four tractor/loader/backhoes General Services Department Two units without attachments will be purchased immediately and two units with attachments will be purchased on a twelve month supply agreement. Item 1 - $213,618.00 87-0145-FC/OM Council Memo 5 5/21/87 and McGray Land Surveyors, Inc. on behalf of Lamar Savings Association) b. A portion of a 10' drainage easement of record in Book 6, Page 85, Travis County Plat Records and located on Lot 27, Block "F", Delwood 4, 1226 Corona Dr. (Request submitted by Thomas & Barbara Baize) c. A 20' Public Utility Easement of record in Book 84, Page 101B, Plat Records of Travis County and located on the common lot line of Lots 3 and 4, Block "D", Shady Hollow Subdivision, Section 4, 3233-3235 Doe Run. (Request submitted by Walt Darbyshire on behalf of Randy Morine Development, Inc.) d. A portion of a 3' Public Utility Easement of record in Book 4, Page 169, Travis County Plat Records and located on Lot 2-A, Resubdivision of Lot 12, Block 1, Fiskville School Addition, 202 West Elliott Street. (Request submitted by Fred Robinson on behalf of the Austin Revival Center of Texas, Inc.) e. A portion of an existing Electric Easement of record in Volume 3815, Page 1933, Travis County Deed Records, and being a portion of the east one-half of Lot No. 8, Williams Subdivision, 9410 Thaxton Road. (Request submitted by Michel E. and Rose M. Crabill) Capital Improvements Approved acquisition of 10,109 square feet of land for street purposes for the U.S. 183 @ Loop 360 intersection improvement project. C.I.P. No. 85/62-01. ----- --------------------- Approved acquisition of 57,769 square feet of drainage easement 11,029 square feet of wastewater easement, and 10,269 square feet of temporary working space easement for the Little Walnut Creek Drainage and Wastewater Improvement Projects. C.I.P. Nos. 83/23-12 & 82/60-05. --- ----------- Approved acquisition of 6,850 square feet right-of-way for the St. Elmo Paving Improvement Project. C.I.P. No. 79/62-13. Authorized the filing of eminent domain proceedings to acquire: a. In fee simple 4.569 acres of land out of the Jesse Williams Survey No. 62 and Lots 2 and 3 of the Oak Hill United Methodist Church Addition, subject to a redivision on Council Memo g. RIVER CITY MACHINERY COMPANY 12949 Research Boulevard Austin, Texas h. POWER SUPPLY OF AUSTIN 1616 West 5th Street Austin, Texas 1. W.A. NEEL & ASSOCIATES 200 N. FM 2114 West, Texas J. VWR GRAPHICS 5717 Salmen Street Harahan, Louisiana k. Bid Awards 7 (1) WEHRING-GOSS EQUIPMENT CO. 11146 North IH-35 San Antonio, Texas (2) RIVER CITY MACHINERY CO. 12949 Research Blvd. Austin, Texas 1. U.S. ELEVATOR CORPORATION 8711 Burnet Road, Suite F-62 Austin, Texas m. HOLLISTER P.O. Box 250 Libertyville, Illinois Mainframe Disk Drive Upgrades - 5/21/87 - Excavator, Tracktype, General Services Department Item 1 $92,284.00 87-0180-FC/OM - Approximately 103 MFT of PVC conduit in sizes 2-4", General Services Department Twelve month supply agreement Items 1-3 - $42,900.00 87-0173-OM - Bunker Coats & Pants, General Services Department Twelve month supply agreement Items 1-2- $32,611.00 87-0517-DC - Film, chemical and paper, General Services Department, twelve month supply agreement - Items 1,2, 4-19, 21-35, 53-58, 60, 61, 66-69 $79,428.00 87-0054-DC - Nineteen tractor/loader, backhoes, General Services Dept. Nine units will be purchased immediately and the remaining ten will be purchased under a twelve month supply agreement. Total $715,568.00 87-0178-FC/OM - Item 1 - $192,600.00 - Tractor/Loader/Backhoes Item 2 $522,968.00 Tractor/Loader/Backhoes - Maintenance of Elevator Services, Twelve month contract Total $30,960.00 87-S266-KK - Accessories for Ostomy Products Brackenridge Hospital Total $29,959.40 BS7-182 Approved a contract (RFP) to National Advanced Systems for mainframe computer disk drive upgrades in the amount of $192,700.00 Interest Buydown Program Approved an amendment to a contract with University Savings Association for the Interest Buydown Program for Residential Energy Loans. Council Memo Contracts 8 5/21/87 Approved the reduction of the amount of a contract with Shared Medical Systems for professional services by $165,000.00 to increase the amount of a contract with Arthur Anderson and Company for professional services in the amount of $165,000.00. CIP Surveying Services Approved of the selection of eight surveying firms for rotational surveying services on Capital Improvements Projects for the years 1987 and 1988: Surveon; Doug Seelig Land Surveyors, Inc.; Geogram; Metcalfe and Sanders; Mesa; Subland, Inc.; R&L Surveying (MBE); and Carmello L. Marcias & Associates (MBE) Item Pulled Pulled off the agenda was a resolution to consider selection of a rate consultant for Southern Union Gas rate case. District Park on Slaughter Creek Authorized acceptance of a grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for funding in the amount of $750,000.00 to defray the cost of the purchase of a 51.15 acre site to be used for a district park on Slaughter Creek. Grant Application - Library Authorized submission of a grant application to the Texas State Library for $31,069.00 for the Austin Public Library. Grant Application - Rental Rehabilitation Program Authorized submission of a grant in the amount of $553,000.00 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Rental Rehabilitation Program. Austin Industrial Development Corporation Approved appointments of present members of the Council to the Austin Industrial Development Corporation Board of Directors. Southwest Travis County MUD No. 1 Authorized 64 LUE's of out-of-district water and wastewater service by Southwest Travis County MUD No. 1 to a 16-acre tract of land. Infant-Parent Training Center Project Approved requesting the Department of Justice to determine the Davis-Bacon Act not retroactively applicable to the Infant-Parent Training Center Project and requested an expedited decision. Council Memo Public Hearings Set 9 Set the following public hearings: 5/21/87 a. Amending Chapter 13-2A, Section 1051 to authorize the issuance of building permits for the completion and occupancy of certain office buildings and restaurants designed to comply with the standards of Chapter 13-2: June 11, 1987, 6:00 Ρ.Μ. b. Amending Chapter 13-2A, Section 5610 and 5625 to require adequate installation and maintenance of landscaping on commercial projects sites: June 11, 1987 at 6:00 p.m. c. d. e. Amending Chapter 13-2A, Section 13-2A-1864, 13-24-2627, 13-24-2462, 13-2A-2652, 13-2A-2677 and 13-2A-2712 to define "Employee Recreation-Non-Profit" as a civic use type and permit such use in the DR, IP, MI, LI, and R & D zoning districts: June 11, 1987 at 6:00p.m. Amending Chapter 13-2A, Section 2794 to permit the sale of alcohol in the P, Public zoning district under certain conditions: June 11, 1987 at 6:00 p.m. Amending Chapter 13-2A, Section 3305 to allow the encroachment of covered porches into required front street yards in certain residential zoning districts: June 11, 1987 at 6:00 p.m. f. Amending Chapter 13-2A, Section 4702 to specifically exclude Floodplains, buffer xones, and public rights-ofway from the list of uses triggering the Compatibility Standards requirements: June 11, 1987 at 6:00 p.m. 13th Year CDBG Approved allocating 13th Year Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Funds ($680,000.00) to specific economic development activities. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey absent) OPERATING BUDGET Council had before them for consideration an ordinance to amend the Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year 1986-87 by implementing the City Manager's Cost Containment Plan. City Manager Carrasco went over suggestions for reducing expenditures for this year, to be added to those approved on May 14, 1987. LATER IN THE DAY: After discussion, the following motion : was made: Council Memo 10 Motion 5/21/87 The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 860911-L adopting and approving the Operating Budget for the Fiscal year 1986-87 by delaying a Fire Department cadet class for a savings of $72,000 and delaying the purchase of new clothing for fire fighters for a savings of $21,500. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey absent) RECESS Council recessed its meeting from 3:20 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ALTERNATIVE AIRPORT SITE Council had before them for consideration a resolution to consider approval of preferred alternative airport site from the evaluation update performed by Turner, Collie and Braden, Inc. The president of Turner, Collie and Braden narrated a slide presentation concerning the sites considered and the reason for elimination of all but one, site 11. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, adopted a resolution approving Site 11 as the preferred alternative airport site from the evaluation update performed by Turner, Collie and Braden, Inc., and authorized to proceed with environmental assessment and long-term development cost studies for the approved alternate airport site. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 86/81-01. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey absent) SIXTH STREET SIDEWALK STAR PROGRAM The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, adopted a resolution supporting the Sixth Street Sidewalk Star Program. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey absent) PUBLIC HEARING ASSESSMENT ON NORTH BLUFF PHASE III Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 4:00 p.m. on CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Consider levying the assessment on North Bluff Phase III. Allen Brecher, Acting Deputy Director, Department of Transportation and Public Services, reviewed the assessments on North Bluff Phase III. Council Memo 11 5/21/87 Barney Knight, City Attorney, questioned the appraiser, Herbert H. Sladek concerning his qualifications as an appraiser and his opinion of the appraisals. Mr. Sladek presented his document "Evaluation Analysis, North Bluff Drive Phase III Assessments for Street and Drainage Improvements" for the City Clerk office files. Dean owner of Parcel 24, said he cannot build on the property so he does not believe it will be enhanced by $1200. Mr. said he would like to sign a quit-claim to the right to enter the property on North Bluff Drive. Mr. Brecher told him the quit- claim would apply only to the rear access and Mr. side access. No change was made in Mr. assessment. property has Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember CarlMitchell's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance levying the assessment on North Bluff Phase III, C.I.P. 78/62-32. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey absent, Councilmember Shipman out of the room) ZONING HEARING Mayor Cooksey opened the zoning hearing set for 4:00 p.m. Council heard, closed the public hearing and passed through FIRST READING ONLY the following zoning caset -85 COXVILLE JOINT 149.22 VENTURE (part) Case 8 (#22) By Corky Gilbert 12230 North Lamar Boulevard From "I-RR" Το Τr. 1 "GR", Tr. 2 "MF-2" NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED "SF-6" PUD for the balance. FIRST READING (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 5-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey out of the room, Councilmember Humphrey absent) DUVAL ROAD PLAZA The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending a waiver to the Comprehensive Watersheds Ordinance previously granted to Duval Road Plaza. (5-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey out of the room, Councilmember Humphrey absent) Council Memo WAIVER DENIED 12 5/21/87 The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, DENIED request for a waiver from the provisions of Ordinance No. 860717-A, the Right-of-Way Dedication and Reservation Ordinance, submitted by Fred Robinson for the property located at 1401 East Anderson Lane. (5-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey out of the room, Councilmember Humphrey absent) PHOTOCOPIER CONTRACT Council had before them a resolution approving the following contract: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY 9020 Capital of Texas Hwy. North, Suite 270 Austin, Texas - Lease/purchase of Photocopiers, Financial Services Department Three year contract Total $776,046.48 After discussion the following motion was made: Motion 85-5572-KM The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, voted to place the contract in competitive bidding. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey absent) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving the selection of professional geotechnical and material testing firms for the three service contracts for the Transportation and Public Service Department and rotational services for the City of Austin's Capital Improvement Program Project as follows: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey absent) Professional Service Contracts for CIP projects and for Transportation and Public Services Department are as follows: - Asphalt Testing Soils Testing Concrete Testing - - Trinity Engineering and Testing Corp. Raba Kistner-Brytest Austin Testing Engineers, Inc. Rotation of consulting geotechnical and material testing services will be obtained from the following firms: Brent Rauhut Engineering Inc. and Hamilton Drilling & Bryant-McClelland Engineering Testing, Inc. i Council Memo 13 5/21/87 : Jack H. Holt & Associates, Inc. Maxium Engineers, Inc. Meyer/Lytton/Allen/Whitaker Professional Services Industries, Inc. Southwestern Laboratories Testing Unlimited Incorporation AVANTE PLAZA OFFICE BUILDING The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted a resolution authorizing approval of contract award to Texas Professional Title for title services to close the City of Austin's purchase of the Avante Plaza Office Building. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey absent) EDWARDS AQUIFER The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, adopted a resolution supporting a petition to the Texas Water Commission to adopt rules for the Edwards Aquifer. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey absent) DEANNEXATION The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance deannexing in part or in whole the strip annexation of the inundated land lying under Lake Travis (annexed in 1984) to Mansfield Dam. (5-1-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman voted No) POLICY PLANNING & BUDGET COMMITTEE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE Mayor Cooksey said he wanted to postpone until the Council retreat a discussion to consider appointments of Councilmembers to Policy Planning and Budget Committee and Audit Committee. HEARINGS EXAMINER ORDINANCE AND RATE PROCESS Mayor Cooksey introduced an item to Council to discuss implementation of Hearings Examiner Ordinance and Rate Process. After discussion the Mayor directed the City Manager to direct staff to draft an RFP and bring this back at the June 4, 1987 meeting. CAPITAL METRO The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, approved requesting Capital Metro to remit ! i Council Memo 14 5/21/87 payment of the Annual Roadway Maintenance Charge. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room, Councilmember Humphrey absent) CITY MANAGER REPORTS No reports were presented. Town Lake Master Plan, McKinney Meadows and Community Education reports were presented at the May 19, 1987 meeting. The reports on Legislative Update and Worksession schedule were not given. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Cooksey announced Council would go into executive session, pursuant to Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation, and for personnel matters. No final action, decision or vote by the City Council will be taken on any subject or matter unless specifically listed on the agenda for this meeting. RECESS 2. Land Acquisition - Section 2, Paragraph f b. Municipal Office Complex Council recessed its meeting at 6:40 p.m. for executive session and resumed its recessed meeting at 7:45 p.m. MUNICIPAL OFFICE COMPLEX Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, rescinded the offer of $160.00 per net usable square foot as presented to Mr. John Watson on May 19, 1987. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey absent) Mayor Cooksey stated: "I'd like to say that I think this action is being taken on the basis of a complete analysis of the offer and new information that we have and have just received today regarding additional revenue shortfalls that the City is experiencing from property taxes and possible additional shortfalls from other sources. We regret that some of the objectives of consolidation are not available to us at this time in this kind of a deal, but I think that given the kind of situation that we're in, that this is the best course of action to take at this time." ADJOURNMENT - Council adjourned its meeting at 7:50 p.m.