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Barton Springs Water Protection Vote Fails

Monday, May 11, 1992 special called
  • A special Austin City meeting was entirely dedicated to discussing a proposed ordinance for environmental protection.
  • The ordinance aimed to significantly improve water quality and prevent pollution in the critical Barton Springs Zone and its surrounding contributing lands.
  • Key proposals included a comprehensive water quality plan, collaboration with state agencies, acquiring environmentally sensitive land, and public education initiatives.
  • Despite its focus on vital environmental safeguards, the motion to approve this significant water protection ordinance ultimately failed by a vote of 2-5.
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۲۰ 6 FOUNDED 1889 Austin City Council MINUTES - SPECIAL CALLED MEETING May 11, 1992 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:15 Ρ.Μ. - Mayor Todd called to order the special called meeting of the Council, noting the presence of all members. He stated the purpose of the meeting was to consider the following ordinance: Motion - FAILED Councilmember Garcia made a motion, seconded by Mayor Todd to approve an Ordinance to improve water quality and prevent water pollution within the Barton Springs Zone and all other land areas contributing to Barton Springs; to develop and implement a water quality plan of action for the Barton Springs Zone and its contributing area that includes: coordination with Texas Water Commission (TWC), Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), and other affected Governmental entities; examination of existing water quality conditions; retrofitting in areas of unregulated development, where needed; providing for land acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands; development of a comprehensive public information program; prevention of accidental contamination; and implementation requirements including financing, time schedules, monitoring and performance guarantees; limiting exemptions, variances, etc.; and providing an effective date. Motion FAILED by a vote of 2-5 with Councilmembers Nofziger, Reynolds, Larson and... Epstein and Mayor Pro Tem Urdy voting No. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 Ρ.Μ. MINUTES 1 MAY 11, 1992 C :