Austin's Land, Power, and Legal Challenges
- Discussed acquiring land for the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan, a significant environmental initiative.
- Explored land acquisition for major highway infrastructure projects, including segments of U.S. 183 and U.S. 290/SH 71.
- Reviewed legal aspects related to proposed School District Development Agreements and the city's ownership interest in the South Texas Nuclear Plant.
- Received updates on multiple ongoing lawsuits involving the city, including one with a potential settlement.
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FOUNDED 1810 Austin City Council MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING January 20, 1994 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 9:00 Α.Μ. - Councilmember Nofziger called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Mayor Todd and Mayor Pro Tem Urdy. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The City Council will announce that it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code 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. Advice of Counsel - Section 551.071 1. Discuss legal issues related to proposed School District Development Agreements. 2. Discuss claim of the Resolution Trust Corporation relating to the Watersbend Apartments construction site. Pending/Contemplated Litigation - Section 551.071 3. Discuss status of Jerry J. Quick, et al v. City of Austin, Cause No. 92-0637, in the 22nd Judicial District Court of Hays County, Texas. 4. Discuss status of Tommy Dollar et al. v. General Motors, Class Action No. 92-1089. 5. Discuss status of Roderick Tanner, et al. v. City of Austin et al. 6. Discuss status of Julia Menchaca, et al. v. City of Austin et al., Cause No. 92-15620, in the 200th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas. 7. Discuss status and possible settlement of Elizabeth & Adolpho Perez v. City of Austin, Cause No. 494,836, in the 345th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas. MINUTES 1 JANUARY 20, 1994 C ! : : 8. Discuss City of San Antonio, Texas, et al. v. Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Cause No. 90-5-00684, in the 3rd District Court of Matagorda County, Texas. 9. Discuss Houston Lighting & Power Company, v. City of San Antonio, et al., Cause No. 88-923-E, in the 101st District Court of Dallas County, Texas. Advice from Counsel - Section 551.071 10. Discuss ownership interest in South Texas Nuclear Plant. Land Acquisition - Section 551.072 11. Discuss land acquisition for the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan. 12. Discuss land acquisition for the U.S. 183 Project (East of U.S. 290 East to SH 71 East). 13. Discuss land acquisition for the U.S. 290/SH 71 Project (1826 to Brodie Lane). 14. Discuss land acquisition for the U.S. 290/SH 71 Project (Woodward Street to F.M. 973) RECESS AND ADJOURNMENT Council recessed its meeting for executive session to discuss Items 3,4,7,11 and adjourned at 12:03 P.Μ. MINUTES 2 JANUARY 20, 1994 : (