Austin's Railroad, Springs Legal Battles
- Discussions began on the potential sale of portions of the historic Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way from Giddings to Llano.
- Legal strategy was reviewed concerning ongoing lawsuits from environmental organizations, including the Save Our Springs Legal Defense Fund and Save Barton Creek Association, challenging the South Austin Outfall project.
- Other confidential legal matters and the performance of a financial collection contract were also addressed in private session.
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POUNDID 183 Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - April 14, 1994 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 10:00 Α.Μ. Mayor Todd called to order the meeting, noting the absence of Councilmember Garcia. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) 1. 2. 3. 4. 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. ) Discuss the sale of all or parts of the old Southern Pacific Railroad right of way from Giddings to Llano. Discuss legal issues related to the South Austin Outfall, Phase II, and litigation status of Save Our Springs Legal Defense Fund and Save Barton Creek Association v. City of Austin, et al. (South Austin Outfall, Phase II); Cause No. 92-16982 and Cause No. 3-93-087-CV. Discuss status of Milburn Investments, Inc., et al v. City of Austin, et al, Cause No. 93-08464; in the 261st Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas. Seek advice of Counsel regarding performance of Spectrum Financial Services, Inc., under a collection contract commencing November 1, 1991. RECESSED AND ADJOURNMENT The Council recessed for executive session on Item 1 & at 10:15 A.M. and adjourned its meeting at 11:20 Α.Μ. Approved on 21st day of April 1994 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 540 vote, Councilmember Goodman absent.