Austin Outfall: Parks, Voters, Construction
Public Hearing & Park Easements:
A public hearing was held, resulting in the approval of sanitary sewer easements through Town Lake Park and Zilker Park for the South Austin Outfall Relief Main, Phase II.Major Construction Contract Awarded:
A $2.6 million construction contract was approved for the Outfall Relief Main, with provisions for minority and women-owned business participation.Archaeological Oversight Discussed:
An amendment for $40,000 in archaeological monitoring for the project was discussed to ensure historical preservation, but no action was taken.Voter Referendum & Project Downsizing Proposed:
Proposals were brought forward to refer the project's approval to voters in a 1993 election and to downsize a portion of the project, though no final action was taken on these specific items at this meeting.
Full Transcript
C Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - December 02, 1992 5:00 Ρ.Μ. Mayor Todd called to order the special called meeting of the Council, noting the presence of all members. PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS South Austin Outfall 1. Approve a 2,363 acre sanitary sever and a 6.147 acre temporary workspace easement for the construction of and maintenance of the South Austin Outfall Relief Main, Phase II through dedicated parkland known as Town Lake Park and Zilker Park, in accordance with Sec. 26.001 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (Reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission and Parks Board) 2. 3. 4. Close public hearing, on Councilmember Epstein's notion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 Vote. ? Approve a construction contract to Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc., Roanoke, Texas, for construction of a 48-inch interceptor for the South Austin Outfall Relief Main, Phase II, in the amount of $2,652,205. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Low bid of seven. 39.88% MBE, 5.05% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission and Parks Board) No action Approve Supplemental Amendment #2 to the Agreement with the University of Texas Archaeological Research Laboratory, Austin, Texas, for archaeological monitoring of the construction of the South Austin Outfall, in the maximum amount of $40,000, for a total amount of $131,794.70. (Funding is included in the 1992-93 Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) (Reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission) No action Approve a resolution referring the approval of the construction of the South Austin Outfall Phase II to the voters of the City of Austin for consideration at the election of May 1, 1993. (Councilmembers Nofziger and Garcia) MINUTES 1 12/2/92 5. No action Approve a Resolution downsizing the South Austin Outfall Phase II Project to 42" for that portion of the project serving the Barton Creek area and to return to City Council with a new construction contract award recommendations soon as practicable. (Councilmember Reynolds. No action ADJOURNMENT - The Council adjourned at 8:30 Ρ.Μ. کم ) 2 12/2/92 MINUTES i