SPECIAL CALLED MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS September 12, 1994 1:00 P.Μ. 307 WEST SECOND ST. Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the presence of all of the Council. ORDINANCES 1. Approve first /second/ third reading of an Ordinance adopting and approving the Operating Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1994 and terminating September 30, 1995, and making appropriations department, project and account, including the errata. for each Ordinance No. 940912-D approved on Mayor Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. Pro-Tem Nofziger's motion, Approve amendment to Police department for increased cadet class for $342,500.00 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro-Tem Nofziger's second 6-0-1 vote, Councilmember Reynolds abstained. Approve amendment to Public Works department for preliminary design work for Rosewood for $275.000.00 on Councilmember Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second 7-0- vote. Approve amendment to Emergency Medical Services for bullet-proof vests in the amount of $61.300.00 on Mayor Pro Tem Nofzigers's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 6-0-1 vote, Councilmember Reynolds abstained. Approve amendment to Library to reinstate hours for 3.65 FTES in an amount of $76,400.00 and to reinstate job information center for 2.00 FTES in an amount of $61.000.00 on Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 6-0-1 vote, Councilmember Reynolds abstained. Approve amendment to Health Department for preventive services for children in amount of $135.000.00and for 3.00 FTES for immunizations in an amount of 876,800.00 and amendment to Parks for after school and summer enrichment in an amount of 400,000.00, with friendly amendment offered by Councilmember Mitchell accepted to incorporate the following: Parks for Senior Lunch Program Health for Summer jobs for teens Health for prescriptions Library to improve electronics access Library for VICTORY coordinators Parks for emergency strike force for weed and litter control for 3.00 FTES -$ 20,000.00 -$100,000.00 -$57,000.00 -$57,000.00 -$ 21,000.00 -$ 75,000.00 MINUTES 1 September 12, 1994 2. 3. 4. 5. Planning for temporary employees for Enterprises Community/ Empowerment Zone Application Police for Roving Leader program Police for Project Courage for 2.00 FTES -$30,050.00 -$85,000.00 75,000.00 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 6-0-1 vote, Councilmember Reynolds abstained. Approve first/second/third reading of an Ordinance adopting and approving the Capitol Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1994 and terminating September 30, 1995 and making appropriations for each project and account, including the errata. Ordinance No. 940912-E approved on Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. Approve first/second/third reading of an Ordinance fixing and levying Municipal Ad Valorem taxes for the City of Austin, Texas for the fiscal year 1994-95; and for each year thereafter until otherwise provided, directing the assessment and collecting thereof; approval of property tax exemptions for historic property, persons with disabilities and elderly persons; directing the assessment and collecting thereof; validating all prior Ad Valorem taxes. Motion to approve increasing the tax rate 3/4 of a cent to $.57 to raise $1.5 million for vehicle replacement on Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 3-4 vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmembers Mitchell, Reynolds and Shea voting NO. Ordinance No. 940912-F approved setting $.5625 as tax rate on Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Garcia second's 7-0 vote. Approve first/second/third reading of an Ordinance authorizing fees, fines and other charges for City services and use of City facilities. Ordinance No. 940912-C approved with the amendment from Councilmember Goodman to double fee for handicap zones on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's second, 7-0 vote. Approved amendment of to reduce the Solid Waste Residential Fee increase by $.73 for a revised fee of $11.27 and a corresponding decrease in commercial rates, with friendly amendment by Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger accepted to add back in $.37 for a revised fee of $11.64, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Garcia's Councilmembers Mitchell and Reynolds voting No. second, 5-2 vote, Approve first/second/third reading of certain Ordinances adopting Rates, as follows: a) Electric Utility Rates: Approved 1st reading only and incorporate negotiations of settlement on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's second, 7-0 vote. MINUTES 2 September 12, 1994 6. b) Water and Wastewater Retail Rates Ordinance NO. 940912-A approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's second, 7-0 vote. c) Water and Wastewater Wholesale Rates Ordinance No. 940912-B approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's second, 7-0 vote. Approve first/second/third reading of an Ordinance providing for the number and rank of positions in the classified Civil Service if the Police Department and Fire Department. Ordinance No. 940912-G approved on Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. RESOLUTIONS 7. Approve Fiscal Year 1994-95 Cultural Arts Services contracts in the amount of $1,745,999 (Funding available in the Cultural Arts Fund.) Approved contracts in the amount of $ 1,815,404.00 to include the following amendments: Academia de Danza Austin Contemporary Ballet Ballet East Dance Theatre Believe in Me Project, Inc. DU: Toni Bravo DU: Kathy Dunn Hamrick Roy Lozano's Ballet Tapestry Dance Company Austin Community Radio (KAZI) Austin Legal and Account CWTW: Sally Jacques LG: Williams Averbach Austin Suzuki Organization ASB: Austin Jazz Band ASB: Austin Ruth Capitol City's Men's Chorus La Pena: Illuminada Mexic-Arte: Will Mexic-Arte: Jenrique Garcia Mexic-Arte AIL: Cultural Warriors ACOT: Teatro humanidad Cansada Austin Shakespeare Festival Children of Light LP: Abel Salas Live Oak ZSTC: Project Interact -$6,000.00 -$ 5,000.00 -$ 2,000.00 -$ 3,000.00 -$ 3,100.00 -$ 3,250.00 -$ 1,997.00 -$ 1,000.00 -$ 3,982.00 -$ 5,706.00 -$2,300.00 -$2,250.00 -$ 3,000.00 -$ 2,000.00 -$ 1,808.00 -$1,200.00 -$ 3,200.00 -$ 200.00 -$ 1,860.00 -$ 1,860.00 -$1,632.00 -$ 5,200.00 3,000.00 -$1,240.00 -$43.00 -$ 65.00 -$ 2,000.00 On Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's motion's Councilmember Garcia second, 7-0 vote. MINUTES 3 September 12, 1994 intent 8. Resolutions expressing Council's increase for Civil Service employees additional 2% for Fiscal Year 1995-96. provide a to 2% retiree benefit for Fiscal Year 1994-95 and an Approved resolution expressing Council's intent to provide a 2% retiree benefit increase for Police Civil Service Employees for Fiscal Year 1994-95, an additional 2% for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and an additional 2% for Fiscal year 1996-97 and later on Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. Approved resolution expressing Council's intent to provide a 2% retiree benefit increase for Fire Civil Service Employee for Fiscal Year 1994-95 and an additional 2% for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and later on Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. ADJOURNED at 3:30 p.m. on councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Shea's second, 7-0 vote. Council would not approve these minutes due to a controversy about what action was taken during the meeting. 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