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Barton Springs, Solar Power, and Homeless Aid

Thursday, September 19, 1991 regular
  • Environmental Protection & Sustainability:

    A public hearing was set to increase drainage fees, funding stormwater management in the sensitive Barton Springs area. Discussions continued on strict "non-degradation" regulations for the Barton Creek Watershed, and a solar power system was approved for the Convention Center. The city also invested in new recycling trucks and initiated a water conservation plan.
  • Support for Vulnerable Populations:

    The city extended services and leased space for a homeless resource center operated by Helping Our Brothers Out (HOBO). Additionally, land was conveyed to Austin Habitat for Humanity to build affordable homes for low-income families.
  • Infrastructure & City Operations:

    Key projects included the completion of Braker Lane improvements and significant investments in water, wastewater, and electric utility infrastructure, such as a major wastewater line extension and an $11.4 million natural gas supply contract.

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Austin City Council MINUTES 3 : September 19, 1991 - 1:00 Ρ.Μ. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1:00 Ρ.Μ. 1. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of September 11, 1991. On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's motion, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy out of the room. RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS Mayor Todd recognized the presence of the second grade government class from Redeemer Covenant School in the Council Chamber. 1:00 Ρ.Μ. - CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS 2. Mr. David Elliott discussed current City issues. 3. Mr. Charlie Waits discussed ethics. 4. Mr. Leonard Lyons discussed communication with Council. : 5. Mr. Henry Ratliff discussed City opportunities. 6. Ms. Dorothy Richter discussed recognition of worthy individuals. : 7. Mr. Bill Thompson discussed a graffiti elimination program. : 8. Mr. George Cofer discussed citizen input at public hearings. ITEHS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 9. Approved accepting the work for improvements to Braker Lane from U.S. 183 to Kramer Lane, which is the fourth and final Ordinance necessary to levy paving assessments. (Continued from July 11, 1991) On Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 Vote. MINUTES 1 9/19/91 10. Approved third reading of an Ordinance granting a waiver from Section 13-2-502(d) of the Land Development Code to Treemont, Phase B, subdivision preliminary plan. (File C8-82-44). [Councilmembers Bob Larson and Ronney Reynolds] : On Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 4-3 Vote, Councilmembers García and Nofziger and Mayor Todd voted No. 11. Approved execution of a contract award with WALLACE AND TIERNAN COMPANY, Dallas, Texas, for two (2) lime slaker feeder systems, for the Davis Water Treatment Plant, in an amount not to exceed $98,490. (Funding included in the 1990-91 Operating Budget of the Water and Wastewater Department.) Third lowest bid of four (4). OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. (Reference No. 910501-1JD/HN. On Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 Vote. 12. Authorized negotiation and execution of an agreement with Travis County to amend the existing Interlocal Agreements for the adjustment of water and wastewater utility lines in conjunction with Travis County's Dessau Road, Bluff Springs Road, Slaughter Lane, Segments I and II and Brodie Lane, North C.I.P. projects by establishing an escrow fund for each C.I.P. project for payment of contractor estimates of work performed. (Continued from August 29, 1991) 13. Approved wastewater service extension request No. 1406 and authorize cost reimbursement of $292,600 to NATIONAL LINEN SERVICE, in accordance with Ordinance No. 870507-I, for the construction of a 21-inch wastewater line to provide service to the increased demand at 1307 Smith Road and to the area along Smith Road and U.S. Hwy 183 East; and approve a variance from Ordinance No. 720810-K, Pt. 1 (Subdivision Ordinance) requiring that water and wastewater service extensions be contingent upon a request for annexation. (Funding provided from Service Extension Cost Participation Transfers through a three (3) year payment plan from 1994 through 1996.) #12-13 on Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's notion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 Vote. ORDINANCES 14. Amended Ordinance No. 900913-D to amend the Special Revenue Fund Budget of the Health and Human Services Department by increasing + ! MINUTES 2 9/19/91 ت grant revenues from the Texas Department of Community Affairs by $33,336 and expenditures by $679 to fund an increase in the subcontract with Travis County Human Services Department; and amend the Health and Human Services General Fund Operating Budget by increasing grant reimbursements by $32,657. On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 15. Amended Ordinance No. 900913-D to amend the Health & Human Services Department Operating Budget by appropriating $15,893 to the Homeless Health Clinic and increasing expense refunds from the Social Services Homeless Fund by the same amount. On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 6-1 Vote, Councilmember Reynolds No. 16. Amended Ordinance No. 900913-D, Liability Reserve Fund, by authorizing expenditures for unanticipated claims and damages, in the amount of $855,000. On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 17. Amended the 1990-91 Water Utility C.I.P. Budget by reducing the transfer from current revenue to the C.I.P. by $4,000,000. On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. : 18. Amend Ordinance No. 900913-R, the 1990-91 C.I.P. Budget by L transferring $253,012 in projected surplus appropriation from the Fire Station at RM 2222/Ewy. 360 (Project No. 826-837-0032) to the Fire and Police Joint-Use Training Facility (Project No. 826-837-0027) (Related to Item 33) Pulled off agenda. : Solid Vaste Equipment Purchases (Items 19-23) 19. Amended the 1990-91 Environmental and Conservation Services Department (ECSD) Operating Budget by appropriating $963,706 from the ECSD Fund to the Solid Waste Services Operating Budget for the purchase of recycling trucks, street sweepers and other trucks associated with the operations of Solid Waste Services. On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. : MINUTES 3 9/19/91 RESOLUTIONS 20. Declared official intent to reimburse $1,300,000 in expenditures made to purchase waste disposal equipment prior to the issuance of tax-exempt obligations. On Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Epstein abstained. 21. Authorized the use of contractual obligations in the amount of $1,844,706 to purchase recycling trucks and street sweepers for the Solid Waste Services Division of the Environmental and Conservation Services Department. On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Nofziger out of the room, Councilmember Epstein abstained. 22. Approved execution of a contract award with LODAL INC., Kingford, Michigan, to purchase nine (9) recycling trucks, in the amount of $834,570. (Funding in the amount of $160,940 included in the 1990-91 Operating Budget of the Environmental and Conservation Services Department; the remaining $673,630 is funded by a budget amendment from the Environmental and Conservation Services Fund.) Sole Source. OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 910732-1RF/MN. On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Nofziger out of the room. 23. Approved execution of a contract award with INDUSTRIAL DISPOSAL SUPPLY COMPANY, San Antonio, Texas, for the purchase of four (4) regenerative air street sweepers, in the amount of $279,852. (Funding in the amount of $71,529 included in the 1990-91 Operating Budget of the General Services Department; the remaining $208,323 is funded by a budget amendment from the Solid Waste Services Fund.) Low bid of three (3). OX H/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 910731-1RF/LI. 24. Approved a construction contract to GLICKER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, Austin, Texas, for lighting system modifications at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, in the amount of $48,230. (Funding included in C.I.P Interim Terminal Area Improvements Fund.) Low bid of three (3). OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. - MINUTES 9/19/91 : 25. Approved a construction contract to W.K. JENNINGS ELECTRIC CO., Austin, Texas, for Taxicab Call System Modifications at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, in the amount of $32,600. (Funding in the amount of $32,600 included in the 1990-91 Operating Budget of the Aviation Department. Sole bid. OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. 26. Approved execution of a contract with EMERGENCY ONE, Ocala, Florida, for the purchase of an aircraft fire fighting and rescue truck, in an amount not to exceed $362,765.(Funding included in the 1990-91 Operating Budget of the Aviation Department. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) participation will be 75% of the eligible costs.) Low bid of two (2). OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 910874-1RF. 1 27. Approved execution of a contract with ACE WELDING AND TRAILER COMPANY, San Antonio, Texas, for the purchase of a fuel and lubrication service platform body to be mounted on a new cab and chassis for the Water and Wastewater Department, in an amount not to exceed $54,426.50. (Funding included in the 1990-91 Fleet Acquisition Fund.) Low bid of three (3). OZ M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 910752-1RF. ! : i #23-27 on Councilmember Nofziger's notion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 28. Authorized negotiation and execution of a contract with COMMUNICATIONS ENHANCEMENT CORPORATION, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of a voice mail and automated information telephone system, including second year maintenance, for the Environmental and Conservation Services Department, in an amount not to exceed $51,125. (Funding included in the 1990-91 Operating Budget of the Environmental and Conservation Services Department.) Best proposal of six (6). OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 910675-3JR. Motion - FAILED Councilmember Epstein made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reynolds to postpone indefinitely. Motion FAILED by a vote of 3-4 with Mayor Pro Tem Urdy, Councilmembers Garcia and Nofziger and Mayor Todd voting No. MINUTES 5 9/19/91 i. Kotion The Council, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, approved adoption of the resolution, 4-3 Vote, Councilmembers Epstein, Larson and Reynolds voted No. 29. Approved execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with DAVIS WATER AND WASTEWATER, Tallevast, Florida, for the purchase of 732 tons of liquid ferrous sulfate utilized in the water treatment process, in an amount not to exceed $77,584.68, including one (1) twelve (12) month extension option, in an amount not to exceed $77,584.68, for a total amount not to exceed $155,169.36. (Funding: included in the 1990-91 Operating Budget of the Water and Wastewater: Department.) Low bid of two (2). OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 910858-1RO. 30. Approved execution of a contract with CUSTOM CRETE, Austin, Texas, for a twelve (12) month supply agreement to provide Class "A" concrete to be used for maintenance and construction needs in the water distribution and wastewater collection system, in an amount not to exceed $37,400, including the option to extend for an additional twelve (12) month period, in an amount not to exceed $37,400, for a total amount not to exceed $74,800. (Punding in the amount of $779.16 included in the 1990-91 Operating Budget of the Water and Wastewater Department; the remaining $36,620.83 is included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of the Water and Wastewater Department.) Low bid of four (4). OX M/WBB Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 910537-1RV. 31. Approved execution of a contract with TRANSAMERICAN POWER PRODUCTS, INC., Houston, Texas, for the purchase of steel traffic strain poles, in an amount not to exceed $32,040, and steel traffic signal mast arm pole assemblies, in an amount not to exceed $65,240, for a total amount of $97,280. (Funding included in the 1990-91 Operating Budget of General Services Department.) Low bid of two (2). ox M/WBB Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 910842-180, 910845-180 and 910440-1RF. 32. Approved execution of a contract with CAPITAL BEARING SERVICE, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of two (2) electric motors for a newly designed and constructed water distribution pump at the Jollyville Pump Station, in the amount of $45,400. (Funding included in the 1990-91 Operating Budget of the Water and Wastewater 1- MINUTES 6 9/19/91 i Department.) Low bid of three (3). OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 910743-1RO. #29-32 on Councilmember Nofziger's notion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 33. Approve a construction contract award to AMERICAN CONSTRUCTORS, INC., Austin, Texas, for construction of training facilities (Phase I) at the Fire and Police Joint Use Training Facility located at 4800 Shaw Lane, in the amount of $1,747,000. (Funding included in C.Ι.Ρ. 826-837-0027 - Fire Department.) Low bid of four (4). 10.55% MBE, 6.15% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Related to Item 18) Pulled from agenda. 34. Approved a 90-day contract extension with CAPITAL ANESTHESIOLOGY : ASSOCIATION, Austin, Texas, for anesthesia services at Brackenridge: Hospital, in an amount not to exceed $235,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,175,000. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) 35. Approved execution of a twelve (12) month contract award with TRANS-MED (WBE), Austin, Texas, for medical transcription services, in an amount not to exceed $53,190, including the option to extend thereafter for up to one (1) additional twelve (12) month period, in an amount not to exceed $53,190, for a total amount not to exceed $106,380. (Funding in the amount of $4,433 included in the 1990-91 Operating Budget of Brackenridge Hospital, the remaining $48,757 included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) Low bid of two (2). OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime (certified WBE) did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BC1-073 #34-35 on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 36. Approved execution of a contract award with EDUCATIONAL & INSTITUTIONAL COOPERATIVE SERVICE, Hauppauge, New York, for the purchase and installation of office systems furniture for Brackenridge Hospital, in an amount not to exceed $35,879.32. (Funding included in the 1990-91 Operating Budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) Low bid of two (2). OZ M/WBE Subcontractor MINUTES 7 9/19/91 participation. The prime identified one area of subcontracting; there were no known M/WBE's to perform the scope of work. Reference No. BH1-223 On Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 Vote. 37. Authorize execution of a Professional Services Agreement with CHI SYSTEMS, INC., Ann Arbor, MI, to provide a space analysis for long-term use at Brackenridge Hospital, in an amount to not exceed $115,000. (Funding included in C.I.P. No. 861 847 0230 - Critical Care Unit Renovation) Best proposal of four (4). OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BC1-129 Postponed to October 3, 1991. : 38. Approved execution of a contract award with LIQUID CARBONICS, San Antonio, Texas, for a twelve (12) month supply agreement for medical gases, in an amount not to exceed $50,489.43, including the option to extend thereafter for up to one (1) additional twelve (12) month period, in an amount not to exceed $50,489.43, for a total amount not to exceed $100,978.86. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) Low bid of two (2). 0% M/WBE Subcontracting participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BS1-187 39. Approved execution of a contract award with SOUTHERN SAFETY SALES INC., Austin, Texas, for the purchase of forty (40) portable suction machines, including a one (1) year warranty, for Brackenridge Hospital, in an amount not to exceed $43,800. (Funding included in the 1990-91 Operating Budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) Low bid of four (4). 0% M/WBE Subcontracting participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BH1-180 40. Approved execution of a contract with COULTER ELECTRONICS, Hoffman Estates, IL, for the purchase of two (2) hematology blood cell analyzers, including a one year warranty, in an amount not to exceed $109,816. (Funding provided by the issuance of Contractual Obligations approved by Council on February 28, 1991.) Best proposal of four (4). OX M/WBB Subcontracting participation. The prime did not identify subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BH1-141 : 41. Approved negotiation and execution of a twelve (12) month contract with AMERICAN DENTAL CORPORATION, Dallas, Texas, to provide access to a dental preferred provider network for the City's Employee MINUTES 8 9/19/91 Dental Assistance Program, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 including two (2) twelve (12) month extension options, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 the first option year and $105,000 the second option year, for a total amount not to exceed $305,000. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Employee Benefits Fund.) OZ M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime identified one area of subcontracting; there were no known M/WBEs to perform the scope of work. Best proposal of four (4). Reference No. 910860-3LI. 42. Approved execution of a contract with EBSCO SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES, Dallas, Texas, for a twelve (12) month service agreement for serial subscription services, in an amount not to exceed $84,157, including two (2) twelve (12) month extension options, in an amount not to exceed $84,157 per option, for a total amount not to exceed $252,471. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of the Library Department.) Low bid of two (2). O% M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 910775-1CM. #38-42 on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 43. Approved negotiation and execution of a contract amendment with HELPING OUR BROTHERS OUT INC., (HOBO) for a four (4) month contract extension to provide daytime shelter and support services for homeless persons, in an amount not to exceed $51,416.50. (Funding included in the 1990-91 Social Services Homeless. Fund of the Health and Human Services Department.) i On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 44. Approved the lease of 11,040 sq. ft. of City-owned office and warehouse space at 411 W. 2nd Street to Helping Our Brothers Out (HOBO) for use as a homeless resource center. : On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. 45. Approved a sixty (60) day extension of the agreement between the City of Austin, Travis County and AIDS Services of Austin (ASA), pending the result of Requests for Proposals (RFP) for HIV/AIDS services and Community Education, in the amount of $53,032. : On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Todd's second, 7-0 Vote. 46. Approved the sale of 11,500 sq. ft. of City-owned land to the State of Texas being all of that certain parcel of surplus land out of the MINUTES 9 9/19/91 Isaac Decker League, located at U.S. 290/SH 71 (W. Ben White Blvd.) and Reyna Street, in the amount of $46,000. 47. Approved the filing of eminent domain proceedings to acquire 281 square feet of land in fee simple out of the Brockbent Subdivision No. Three, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, owned by 4700 Burleson Road, Ltd. for the Burleson Road Improvement Project. 48. Approved the conveyance of Conditional Title to Austin Habitat for Humanity for three (3) urban renewal lots locally known as 909, 917 and 923 Walter Street, for the purpose of facilitating home ownership to eligible low income families. 49. Approved the selection (RFP) of JAMES M. MONTGOMERY CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC., Houston, Texas, for professional engineering services for research and preparation of a Water Conservation Plan, in an amount not to exceed $46,000. (Funding in the amount of $20,000 included in the 1990-91 Operating Budget of the Environmental and Conservation Services Department; $26,000 provided by a Texas Water Development Board grant awarded in March, 1991.) Best proposal of three (3). 10% MBE, OX WBE Subcontractor participation. #46-49 on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 50. Approved a nine (9) month extension of the existing contract with ACTV, as amended, in an amount not to exceed $470,000 to provide access management services for the City of Austin. (Funding included in Access Fund). On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's second, 5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy, Councilmember Garcia out of the room. 51. Set a public hearing to increase the residential drainage fee by $0.50 per month (to $3.82 per month) and commercial drainage fee by $5.40 per acre (to $41.23 per acre per month) to provide funding for the monitoring of stormwater and the design, construction, and maintenance of stormwater retrofit structures in the Barton Springs Contributing Zone. Date and time: October 10, 1991 at 5:15 p... 52. Approved Change Order No. 4 to SPAV-GLASS/CAHABA, San Antonio, Texas, in the amount of $16,408 for miscellaneous construction changes at the Convention Center, and approve Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $388,310 for a twenty (20) KV Photovoltaic (Solar) 1 MINUTES 10 9/19/91 System for the Convention Center. (Funding included in Electric Utility Department's C.I.P. No. 312-117-1852). #51-52 on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 53. Approved Change Order No. 6 to SPAW-GLASS/CAHABA, San Antonio, Texas, for field modifications during construction, door hardware changes and low-flow toilet fixture substitutions for the Austin Convention Center, in the amount of $79,104. (Funding included in Convention Center Bonds - C.I.P. 493-827-1000) On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 3:00 Ρ.Μ. - ELECTRIC UTILITY (Items 54-67) 54. Electric Utility Commission Report No report. i E 55. Resource Management Commission Report No report. 56. Monthly Management Report (Fiscal, Operations, Fuel) John Moore, Director of Electric Utility, reported on the accidental electrocution of a worker. 57. Monthly Utility Receivable Report No report. 58. Approved execution of a contract with COMPU-CAD, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of fifty (50) personal computers for use in the Electric Utility Department, in an amount not to exceed $92,017. (Funding included in the 1990-91 Operating Budget of the Electric Department.) Low bid of twenty (20). OZ M/WBE. Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 910817-3JR.. 59. Approved execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with VAN WATERS AND ROGERS, San Antonio, Texas, for Caustic Soda for use at the City's power plants, in an amount not to exceed $142,076.16, including one (1) twelve month extension option in an amount not to exceed $142,076.16, for a total amount not to exceed $284,152.32. (Funding included in Electric Utility Operations & Maintenance MINUTES 11 9/19/91 - Budget No. 501-110-2275-2276). Low bid of three (3). OX M/WBE Subcontractor Participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. 60. Approved execution of a contract with ANSAM METALS CORPORATION, Baltimore, Maryland for the sale of two (2) used Feedwater Heaters, in the amount of $47,558.07. (Revenue of $47,558.07 will be deposited in the Electric Utility CIP No. 317-117-5881). Best offer of two (2). OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 91-0872-1MN. 61. Approved a twelve (12) month natural gas supply contract with : WOMEN'S ENERGY, INC., (WBE), Larkspur, California, in the estimated amount of $3.815 million, including two (2) twelve (12) month extension options in an estimated amount of $3.815 million per option, for a total estimated amount of $11.445 million. (Funding included in Electric Utility 1991-92 Fuel Charge Revenues). Low bid of nineteen (19). OX M/WBE Subcontractor Participation. Reference No. 91-0763-1JD. Bring back to Council before first extension. 62. Approved execution of a contract with MEYER INDUSTRIES, Houston, Texas, for the fabrication of arm reinforcement brackets for existing 138kV transmission lines, in an amount not to exceed $44,800. Low bid of three (3) meeting specifications. (Funding included in Electric Utility CIP No. 317-117-1966). OX M/WBE Subcontractor Participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 91-0835-1JD. ث : 63. Approved execution of a contract with SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMATION, INC., San Antonio, Texas, for a grounding testing device and a 34.5 KV circuit breaker for Brackenridge substation, in an amount not to exceed $114,224. (Funding included in Electric Utility CIP Nos. 317-117-1973 2808-7156-3627.) Sole Source. OZ M/WBB Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 1170007579. 64. Approved execution of a contract with HDW ELECTRONICS, Bethlehem, Pa., for a cable fault locator to be used by the Electric Utility Department to locate cable failures, in an amount not to exceed $55,863.49. (Funding included in Electric Utility Operations & Maintenance Budget No. 501-110-1303). Best bid of three (3). 0% M/WBE Subcontracting Participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 91-0809-1CM. 수 65. Approved execution of a twelve (12) month service agreement with EPOXY DESIGN, Houston, Texas, for the restoration of wood poles, in MINUTES 12 9/19/91 " ت an amount not to exceed $80,000, including one (1) twelve (12) month extension option in an amount not to exceed $80,000 for a total amount not to exceed $160,000. (Funding included in Electric Utility CIP Budget Fund Nos. 317-117-2110). Sole bid. OZ M/WBE Subcontracting Participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 91-0810-3CM. $58-65 on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Todd out of the room. 66. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with MONTGOMERY ELEVATOR COMPANY, Austin, Texas, for elevator repair and preventive maintenance for Holly, Decker and Seaholm Power Plants, the Energy Control Center, and Kramer Lane Service Center, in an amount not to exceed $48,335, including two (2) twelve (12) month extension options, in an amount not to exceed $22,800 per extension, for a total amount not to exceed $93,935. (Funding included in: Electric Utility Operations & Maintenance Budget - Nos. 501-110-5110-5560-6383 ($5,897); 501-110-2252-5107-6383 ($15,530.50); 501-110-2253-5106-6383 ($18,531.50); 501-110-2254-5105-6383 ($5,675); 501-110-3402-5880-6389 ($2,701). Low bid of three (3) meeting specifications. 0% M/WBE Subcontractor Participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference File No. 91-0693-3CM. Postponed to October 3, 1991 on Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Todd out of the room. 67. Approved execution of a contract with MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, Kansas City, Missouri, for the purchase of two-way portable radio communications equipment for electric utility power plant and transmission and distribution personnel, in an amount not to exceed $50,540. (Funding included in Electric Utility Operations & Maintenance Budget - Nos. 501-110-2253-2252-5146-5147-7600). Low bid of six (6). OX M/WBE Subcontracting Participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference File No. 91-0851-1RF. On Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Todd out of the room. 3:30 Ρ.Μ. - MEETING OF THE AUSTIN HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION Did not meet. MINUTES 13 9/19/91 ! PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS 68. 5:30 Ρ.Μ. - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 1700-2300 Block of Loop 360, Case No. C814-87-0007 (PARKSTONE PUD), from "SF-2" to "PUD", PETER A. DWYER, EDWIN E. FOSTER, ET AL; BARTON LAREDO INTEREST I; BARTON LAREDO INTEREST II; and the INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, by Martin Camp. First reading on September 1, 1988; Vote 5-0, Councilmembers Urdy and Barnstone out of the room. Conditions met as follows: Restrictive Covenant and Phasing Agreement incorporating conditions imposed by Council have been executed. Development is restricted to that shown on the site plan attached as an exhibit to the ordinance. Notes incorporating conditions imposed by Council have been added to the site plan. Postponed to October 17, 1991, or whatever date is decided. - 69. 6:00 Ρ.Μ. Amend the Land Development Code to adopt Non-Degradation regulations for Barton Creek Watershed and watersheds contributing to Barton Springs. (C20-91-010 - Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance) Continue the public hearing to October 3, 1991 at 5:30 P.M., on Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 70. Approved a Resolution allowing the conversion of Travis County Rural Fire Prevention District No. 6 to an Emergency Services District. (Mayor Bruce Todd) C 1 7 On Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 71. Approved a Resolution allowing the conversion of Travis County Rural Fire Prevention District No. 3 to an Emergency Services District. (Mayor Bruce Todd) 72. Appointed the Cable Subcommittee. (Mayor Bruce Todd) Councilmembers Nofziger, Larson and Garcia appointed. 73. Approved a Resolution endorsing the Austin Arts Commission appointment of a task force to facilitate planning efforts for MINUTES 14 9/19/91 application to the Locals Program of the National Endowment for the Arts. (Councilmember Michael "Max" Nofziger) #71-73 on Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. SPEAKER AT END OF MEETING Speaker at the end of the meeting was Dave Dobbs. ADJOURN - Council adjourned at 11:17 Ρ.Μ. MINUTES 15 9/19/91 C :