Utility Rates Up, Homeless Support Approved
Here are key decisions and discussions from the October 5, 1987 Austin City Council meeting:
Electric Rates Set to Increase:
Following extensive debate, the Council approved a new $3 monthly customer charge for residential electricity users and moved forward with rate changes expected to significantly impact residential bills (up to 17% total revenue impact). Motions to eliminate or delay a proposed waste-to-energy plant were rejected.Expanded Homeless Shelter Funding:
The Council authorized agreements and re-allocated grant funds to non-profit organizations for renovating and operating emergency shelters, aiming to better support families and adults experiencing homelessness.Major Infrastructure Projects Approved:
The city advanced several key projects by approving land acquisitions for the expansion of major roadways like US 183, US 290/SH 71, and Airport Boulevard. An agreement was also reached for the reconstruction of the Airport Boulevard Bridge.Community Investment & Social Programs:
$10 million in bonds were authorized for the Watersbend Apartments project. Additionally, the Council accepted federal and state grants totaling over $130,000 for victim assistance and juvenile delinquency prevention programs, and renewed the WIC supplemental food program contract.
Full Transcript
FOUNDLO Austin City Council MINUTES For October 05, 1987 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 4:00 Ρ.Μ. 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 Carl-Mitchell. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino left the meeting at 6:30 p.m. due to illness. OLD BUSINESS - ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, passed through second/ third readings of ordinances amending Chapter 13-2A of the Austin City (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: (5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) Consider second/third readings of ordinances amending Chapter 13-2A of the Austin City (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: (1) HASKEL & JEAN HUDSON C14-85-288.16 Wolfcreek Pass and U.S. Hwy.290 West 6703 Wolfcreek Pass From I-"RR" to "NO" & "SF-5" 1 Mayor Pro First reading April 23, 1986, (5-1-0). Tem John Trevino, Jr. absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (2) HASKEL & JEAN HUDSON C14-85-288.101 6703 Hill Oaks Drive From I-"RR" and I-"SF-2" to "LR" & "NO" First reading on April 16, 1986, (5-0). Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino, Jr. and Councilmember George Humphrey absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Council Memo (3) HASKEL HUDSON, E.A. HUDSON & ERLENE REYNOLDS C14-85-288.182 2 10/5/87 Intersection of State Hwy. 71 and U.S. Hwy. 290 From I-"RR" to "LR" First reading on June 18, 1986, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (4) TERRY LEE NAGLE C14-87-003 8600 Old Bee Caves Road From I-"SF-2" to "CS" First reading on February 26, 1987, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Right-of-way on Old Bee Caves Road has been dedicated by Street Deed. (5) NASH PHILLIPS/ COPUS By Bruce N. Sloan C14-83-074 (part) 5503-5318 McCarty From I-"SF-2" Lane to "MF-3" First reading on November 11, 1985, (6-0). Councilmember Sally Shipman absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as an exhibit to the ordinance. CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances all in one consent motion: (5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) Operating Budget Amendment Amended the 1987-88 Annual Operating Budget by: a. Accepting and appropriating a grant award of $101,506.00 from the Governor's Office of the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division, for the Victim Assistance Program. Council Memo b. 3 10/5/87 Accepting and appropriating a grant award of $30,039.00 from the Governor's Office of the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency through Crisis Intervention Program. Council Meeting Cancelled Cancelled the regular Council meeting of Thursday, October 8, 1987 and continue items scheduled to October 15, 1987. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) Release of Easements a. Portions of Utility Guy Wire Easements as noted on the Plat of record in Book 4, Page 146, Travis County Plat Records and located on the East one-half (1/2) of Lot 5, Lot 6, and the West one-half of Lot 7, Tarrytown Oaks. The Public Utility Easement across the rear of the property to remain intact, 2312 Tower Drive. (Request submitted by Daniel W. Nelson on behalf of Dan Fleckman) b. A portion of a Public Utility Easement of record in Book 84, Page 193C, Travis County Plat Records, located on Lot 16, Block "P", Buckingham Estates, Phase IV, Section B, 802 Tinsley Trail. (Request submitted by Cary W. Kipp on behalf of Legend Homebuilders, Inc.) Capital Improvements Program Eminent Domain Proceedings_ a. 0.028 acre of right-of-way in fee simple out of Outlot 15, Division "B", of the Government outlots adjoining the original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas owned by J.M. Richard for the Airport Boulevard T.S.M. Project. b. c. d. 0.891 acre (38,802 square feet) of land in fee simple out of the Henry Rhodes Survey, Abstract No. 522 in Williamson County, Texas from Waterloo Medical Park Joint Venture for the U.S. Hwy. 183 Improvement Project. 1.233 acres of land of right-of-way in fee simple out of the Jesse Williams Survey No. 92 in Travis County, Texas from Haskel G. Hudson et ux Jeanne Hudson for the U.S. 290/ SH 71 Expansion Project. 0.017 acre of land of right-of-way in fee simple out of Outlot 15, Division "B", of the Government outlots adjoining Council Memo 4 10/5/87 the original City of Austin, Travis County Texas, for the Airport Boulevard T.S.M. Project owned by Jewel Dobbins and Willie Mae Risher. Airport Boulevard Bridge at Boggy Creek Approved entering into an agreement with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for the reconstruction of Airport Boulevard Bridge at Boggy Creek in conjunction with Boggy Creek Flood Control Project. C.I.P. Nos. 85/62-39, 86/23-32 and 86/22-38 Item Postponed Postponed indefinitely is consideration of approval of an agreement between the City of Austin and the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company for construction of a new railroad grade crossing and signalization in conjunction with Montopolis Drive Street and Drainage Improvements from Burleson Road to Ben White Boulevard Crossing Improvements to be located at Railroad Milepost 4.10, Engineer's Chainage Station 216 + 42, Bergstrom Spur. C.I.P. No. 85/62-27. License Agreements Approved entering into the following License Agreements: Consider entering into the following License Agreements: a. b. c. To allow the encroachment of an 8" wastewater line into the right-of-way of the City-owned railroad located at Milepost 14.17, and establishing a fee of $200.00 per year. (Request submitted by Kern Engineering on behalf of Calhoun Smith Distributing Company) To allow the encroachment of an overhead electric crossing of the City-owned railroad located near Milepost 68 and establishing a fee of $200.00 per year for the line. (Request submitted by Bluebonnett Electric Cooperative, Inc.) To allow the encroachment of a natural gas pipeline into the right-of-way of the City owned railroad located at Milepost 59 and at Milepost 6, and to establish a fee of $200.00 per year for each crossing. (Request submitted by Clajon Gas Company), Affirmation of action of AHFC Affirmed the action of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to: (a) Select an Underwriter and authorize issuance of residual value bonds. Council Memo 5 10/5/87 b. Adopt general topic areas for first year activities to be funded with residual value bond proceeds. c. Adopt guidelines for use of residual value bond proceeds. d. Authorize issuance of $10,000,000.00 in multifamily refunding bonds for the Watersbend Apartments Project. Emergency Shelter Grant Application Authorized submission of an Emergency Shelter Grant Application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and acceptance of the $80,000.00 grant. Supplemental Food Program, WIC Renewed the contract with the Texas Department of Health's Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) for the period of October 1, 1987 to September 30, 1988. Cooperation Agreement with Westlake Hills Authorized the execution of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Austin and the City of Westlake Hills. Public Hearing Set Set a public hearing on the following: a. To discuss the application for a Charter Bus Service Franchise from Kerrville Bus Company, Inc.: October 22, 1987 at 6:30 p.m. SOUTH LAMAR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted a resolution approving acquisition of two tracts of land (a 3,237 square foot tract and a 3,241 square foot tract) for the South Lamar Improvments Project. C.I.P. No. 85/62-37. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted a resolution to enter into contractual agreements with private non-profit organizations for renovation and/or operation and maintenance of emergency shelter programs for the homeless under the Emergency Shelter Grants Program as recommended by staff with the exception of Item 3 which is the components that operate this shelter for families and adults in that we split the money allocated to the Salvation Army, with $10,000 of that going to Casa Marianella and $14,976 going to the Salvation Army and the rest following the staff recommendation. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) Council Memo 6 CITY OF AUSTIN ELECTRIC RATES, FY 1987-88 10/5/87 Council had before them for consideration an ordinance to adopt City of Austin Electric Rates for Fiscal Year 1987-88. Lengthy discussion was held. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, approved working with 4 c.p. c/s models. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) Motion to Reconsider Councilmember Humphrey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Urdy to reconsider. Motion passed by a vote of 5-0, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent. Motion - DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND Councilmember Nofziger made a motion to reduce times coverage to 1.4. There was no second to the motion so it died. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, reduced times coverage 1.45 the first year; 1.475 the second year, and 1.5 the third year. (5-1 Vote, Councilmember Nofziger voted No, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 7:12 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 10:00 p.m. At this point Mayor Pro Tem Trevino left the Chamber. Motion Withdrawn (Councilmember Urdy took the chair) - Mayor Cooksey made a motion for a 25% movement toward cost of service in the residential class and reflect Council request #2 as follows: (Mayor Cooksey later withdrew his motion, which has been seconded by Councilmember Humphrey.) SEE FOLLOWING PAGE Council Memo 7 Council Request II Proposed Rate Change Effective November 1987 through October 1988 With Fuel Refunds Included 10/5/87 System-Wide Impacts: Base Revenue Increase of 5 2 Fuel Revenue Increase of 362 Total Revenue Increase of || Z Total Revenue Impacts: BASE TOTAL Residential class /X 17 2 General Service Non-Demand (small businesses) General Service Demand (medium-sized businesses) 82 14 2 12 Independent School District 02 Primary Service Large Primary Service (IBM, TI, AMD and Motorola) -5X City Classes 2% Total State Purchasing and Bergstrom AFB -28 - 7497848件 ΗΗΗΗΗΗΗΗ Resulting Relative Rates of Return ("Cost" - 100%) Current Proposed Residential 66 74 z General Service Non-Demand $3 88 % General Service Demand 134 128 2 Independent School Districts 183 X 119 2 Primary Service 1528 1452 Large Primary Service 167 2 147 City Classes 138 1338 Total State Pruchasing and Bergstrom AFB 1642 100% Resulting Cents Per kWh: Current Proposed Residential 5.93 6.91 General Service Non-Demand 6.03 6.87 General Service Demand 6.00 6.52 Independent Schools Demand 6.15 6.61 Primary Service 5.98 6.48 Large Primary Service 5.46 5.67 City Classes 7.36 7.97 Total State Purchasing and Bergstron AFB 5.77 4.95 6.02 6.67 TOTAL SYSTEM Information based on the Electric Utility test year ended March 31, 1987 and fiscal years 1987 and 1988 fuel factors including refunds. 2/949/8 i Council Memo 8 Motion FAILED - 10/5/87 Councilmember Humphrey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Nofziger to eliminate the waste-to-energy plant. Motion FAILED by a vote of 2-3 with Councilmembers Shipman, Urdy and Mayor Cooksey voting No, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent. Motion- FAILED Councilmember Humphrey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Nofziger to delay spending money on the waste-to-energy plant for six months. Motion FAILED by a vote of 2-3 with Councilmembers Shipman and Urdy and Mayor Cooksey voting No, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, approved a $3.00 customer charge for residential. 4-1 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey voted No, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent. ! : Motion - DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND Councilmember Humphrey made a motion to sell the 2,000 acres of land east of the City purchased for a coal plant. There was no second to the motion. At this point Mayor Cooksey said it did not appear Council would come to an agreement concerning electric rates and suggested they delay further discussion and voting until the October 13 and October 15, 1987 meetings. At that time Council will also consider Councilmember Shipman's item to approve an ordinance amending the 1987-88 Electric Utility C.I.P. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 11:37 p.m.