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Austin's Water, Lawsuits & Land Future

Thursday, December 17, 1992 special called

  • Legal Strategy:

    The meeting primarily focused on private legal discussions, including multiple ongoing lawsuits with John H. Young, Inc., and a potential settlement with Southern Union Gas Company.

  • Water Resource Planning:

    Council members discussed amendments to critical water rights permits for entities like the Garwood Irrigation District and the Lower Colorado River Authority before the Texas Water Commission.

  • Infrastructure Land Acquisition:

    Plans for acquiring land needed for the Alpine Detention Pond Project, vital for local infrastructure, were on the agenda for discussion.
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AUSTI FOUNDED 18.. Austin City Council MINUTES 1. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING December 17, 1992 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 10:00 Α.Μ. - Councilmember Nofziger called to order the special called meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Mayor Todd, Councilmember Epstein and Mayor Pro Tem Urdy. Councilmember Nofziger announced the purpose of the meeting was to go into executive session, pursuant to Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated to receive advice from legal counsel, to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation and personnel matters. No final action will be taken on any subject or matter unless specifically listed on the agenda for this meeting. Pending Litigation - Section 2, Paragraph e Discussion of John H. Young, Inc. v. City of Austin et al, Case No. 91-39476, 165th Judicial District, Harris County, and City of Austin v. John H. Young, Inc., Cause No. 91-11579, 201st Judicial District, Travis County. Pending/Contemplated Litigation - Section 2, Paragraph e 2. Discuss settlement claim against the City of Austin by Southern Union Gas Company regarding the City's use of its property. 3. 4. Discussion of application of Garwood Irrigation District and Pierce Ranch/Lower Colorado River Authority to amend Certificates of Adjudication Nos. 14-5434, 14-5477, respectively, pending before the Texas Water Commission. Land Acquisition - Section 2, Paragraph f Discussion of land acquisition for the Alpine Detention Pond Project. RECESS Council recessed from 10:20 to 10:45 A.M. for executive session and adjourned at 10:45 A.Μ. MINUTES 1 12/17/92 :