YOF AUSTIN FOUNDED FAR. Austin City Council MINUTES September 15, 1994 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the presence of all of the Council. : L MINUTES APPROVED 1. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of September 8, 1994 and Special Meeting of September 7, 1994 Postponed CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL 2. Mr. Robert Thomas, to discuss the Parks and Recreation Department and Rosewood. 3. Center. Ms. Joy Hughes, to discuss spec. if. ics. Not present 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Mrs. Cecilia Bustamante, to bring to the City Council's attention the unfounded comments of the Literature Panel, as endorsed by the Arts Commission, to arbitrarily deny funding to Extramares International Journal of Arts and Letters. Mr. Richard Aleksander, to discuss the City ordinance which permits citizens to license use of public right-of-way for private use, such as "sidewalk bars." Mr. Shaun Stenshol, to discuss the dangerous South Texas Nuclear Plant, conservation and efficiency, and making Public Hearings more accessible to the Mr. Ricky Bird, to discuss the electric rate train. public. Mr. Leonard Lyons, to discuss the Council's going down the yellow brick road to see the Wizard of Oz. 1:30 Ρ.Μ. BOND RESTRUCTURING 9. - : ! Authorize the issuance of City of Austin, Texas Combined Utility Systems Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1994, including approval and authorization of a Purchase Contract, Special Escrow Agreement, Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, and Official Statement pertaining hereto. (Funding in the amount of $4,925,958 of the estimated debt service requirement for 1994-95 is provided in the 1994-95 proposed budget of the Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund.) Ordinance No. 940915-A approved i : 10. Approve the redemption of certain outstanding bonds of the City of Austin. (Associated costs will be paid from the proceeds of the related issuance of City of Austin, Texas Combined Utility Systems Revenue Refunding.) Approved MINUTES 1 SEPTEMBER 15, 1994 i i 11. Authorize the approval and execution of an Escrow Agreement with Texas Commerce Bank, N.A. for the defeasance of certain outstanding Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds. (Funding in the amount of $19,410,000 is available from the Electric Utility; $23,100,000 from the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Approved Items 9-11 approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Shea's second, 7-0 vote. : ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 12. Amend Ordinance No. 930915-A, the 1993-94 General Fund operating budget by reducing the appropriation for Reappropriation of Departmental savings by $50,380 and increasing the appropriation for the Human Resources Department operating budget by $50,380 to operate the DeWitty Training Center. Ordinance No. 940915-B approved ORDINANCES $ 13. Authorize acceptance of an increase of $1,600 in grant funds from the Texas State Library to provide Interlibrary Loan Services; amend Ordinance No. 930915-A, the 1993-94 operating budget for the Library Special Revenue Fund, increasing appropriations by $1,600. Ordinance No. 940915-C approved 14. Authorize acceptance of $28,600 in grant funds from the Texas Department of Health for the Refugee Health Screening grant; amend Ordinance No. 930915-A, the 1993-94 operating budget, amending the special revenue fund of the Health and Human Services Department by appropriating $28,600 in grant funds for the Health and Human Services Department special revenue fund. (Funding is available from the Texas Department of Health, Refugee Health Screening grant.) Ordinance No. 940915-D approved Items 12-14 approved on Councilmember Shea's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. 15. Amend Chapter 5-2 of the Austin City Code, Appendix: Financial Management Policy to revise Section D, Electric Policy Number 12. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission). : Ordinance No. 940915-F approved on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. 16. Authorize acceptance of $18,906 from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); amend Ordinance No. 930915-A, the 1993-94 operating budget, amending the Special Revenue Fund by appropriating $18,906 to the Human Resources Department, for a total appropriation of $225,436. Ordinance No. 940915-B approved MINUTES 2 SEPTEMBER 15, 1994 : RESOLUTIONS : 17. Approve negotiation and execution of a contract with THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING, Austin, Texas, for the provision of health care and dropout recovery services to youth at a Youth Career Development Center, in an amount not to exceed *$600,000. (Funding in the amount of $150,000 is available in the 1993-94 Health and Human Services Department Social Services Budget; $150,000 is available in the Health and Human Services Disproportionate Share Fund; funding for the remaining $300,000 is contingent upon inclusion in future budgets.) Sole proposal. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Recommended by Community Action Network) Approved 18. Ratify a contract with HART FORMS AND SERVICES, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of ballots for May 1994 elections, in an amount of $88,855.20. (Funding is available in the 1993-94 operating budget of the City Clerk's Office; $33,072.20 will be reimbursed by Austin Community College.) Sole Source. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 19. Ratify a contract with DATA RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, Saint Louis, Missouri, Missouri, for the past fourteen (14) months of maintenance for the Austin Public Library Automated 'Integrated Library System's hardware and software support, in the amount of $45,918.52 and approve an option to extend the maintenance agreement for an additional twelve (12) months period in an amount not to exceed $101,609.75, for a total amount not to exceed $147,528.27. (Funding in the amount of $45,918.52 is available in the 1993-94 operating budget of the Austin Public Library. Funding for the extension option is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Sole Source. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved : دمان 20. Approve execution of a contract with ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC., San Antonio, Texas, for the purchase of an additional software license and annual software maintenance for ARC/INFO software, the Planning and Development Department's mapping computer system, in an amount not to exceed $51,745. (Funding is available in the 1993-94 operating budget of the Planning and Development Department.) Sole Source. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities vere identified. Approved 21. Approve negotiation and execution of a contract with HANSEN INFORMATION : :: TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Sacramento, California, for the purchase of a Vastevater Collection Module of a Work Management System for the Water and Wastewater Utility, in the amount of $150,000 with a thirty-six (36) month option to buy a Vater Distribution Module and additional maintenance and licenses for $187,000 for a total amount not to exceed $337,000. (Funding in the amount of $150,000 is available in the 1993-94 operating budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility, funding in the amount of $187,000 is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Best proposal of two (2). No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Recommended by Vater and Wastewater Commission). Approved ! Items 16-21 approved on Councilmember Shea's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. ) MINUTES 3 SEPTEMBER 15. 1994 22. Approve authorization and execution of a twelve (12) month contract with STANDARD. INSURANCE COMPANY, Portland, Oregon, to provide short term disability insurance, in an amount not to exceed $587,925 with two (2) twelve (12) month extension options in an amount not to exceed $599,684 for the first extension and $611,677 for the second extension, for a total amount not to exceed $1,799,286. [Funding in the amount of $440,944 is contingent upon approval of the 1994-95 operating budget for the Employee Benefits Fund. Funding for the remaining three (3) months of the original contract period and extension options are contingent upon future budgets. J Low bid of four (4). No M/VBB Subcontracting opportunities vere identified. Approved on Councilmember Shea's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 6-0-1 vote, Councilmember Mitchell abstained. 23. Approve execution of a contract with ENSI, INC., Houston, Texas, for the purchase of fifteen (15) Remote-Controlled Automatic Stormwater Measurement Systems used to monitor stormwater quality, in an amount not to exceed $185,950. (Funding is available in the 1993-94 operating budget of the Environmental and Conservation Services Department.) Low bid of two (2). No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. 1 : Approved : 24. Approve negotiation and execution of a one (1) year lease agreement with J.P.'S CAR WASHES, Austin, Texas, for three (3) truck wash bays located at 3152 Bwy. 71 East, Del Valle, to be used to wash garbage trucks, recycling trucks and Pay-As-You-Throw garbage containers for Solid Waste Services, in the amount of $53,400 with options to extend for three (3) additional years, in the amount of $54,,000 for the first year, $57,000 for the second year, and $60,000 for the third year, for a total amount of $224,400. (Funding is contingent on approval of the 1994-95 operating budget of the Environmental and Conservation Services Department; funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Approved 25. Approve execution of a contract with VALLEN SAFETY SUPPLY COMPANY, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of forty-four (44) portable atmospheric monitors and accessories used to test the atmosphere in confined spaces such as wastewater manholes and lift stations, in an amount not to exceed $88,890. (Funding is available in the 1993-94 operating budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Low bid of nine (9) meeting specifications. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved : 26. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month service contract with ENSR CONSULTING & ENGINEERING, Houston, Texas, in the amount of $87,360; BIO-AQUATIC TESTING, INC., Carrolton, Texas, in the amount of $87,360, for a total amount of $174,720, for toxicity testing of the City's various wastewater discharges and receiving streams, with the option to extend for two (2) twelve (12) month periods in the amount of $174,720 for each extension period, for a total amount of $524,160. [Funding is contingent upon approval of the proposed 1994-95 operating budget of the Electric Utility ($84,000) and the Water and Wastewater Utility ($90,720); MINITES 4 : SEPTEMBER 15, 1994 funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Best proposal of eight (8). No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved 1. Itens 23-26 approved on Councilmember Shea's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. : 27. Approve the selection of COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., (WBE), Austin, Texas, for Phase I (planning) of a three phase professional services agreement to provide engineering and associated services for the Alternative Wastewater Management Project, in the estimated amount of $100,000. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Best qualification statement of six (6). 11% MBE, OX WBE Subconsultant participation. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission) Postponed to September 29, 1994 28. Approve Change Order No. 4 to MW BUILDERS, INC., Temple, Texas, for modifications at the Davis Water Treatment Plant, in the amount of $323,301 for a total contract amount of $8,103,132. (Funding was included in the 1992-93 Amended Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) 7.5% MBE, OX WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved : 29. Approve the selection of TURNER COLLIE & BRADEN, INC., Austin, Texas, for Phase I (preliminary engineering and planning) of a three phase professional services agreement to provide engineering and associated services for the West Rim Water System Improvements Project, in the estimated amount of $55,000. (Funding was included in the 1992-93 Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Best qualification statement of eleven (11). 13% MBE, 5X WBE Subconsultant participation. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved 30. Approve a construction contract award to RESOURCE ENGINEERS MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC., San Antonio, Texas, for diesel fuel tank replacement at the Hornsby Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $53,400. (Funding was included in the 1992-93 Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Low bid of two (2). 9.36% MBE, 1.87% WBE Subcontractor participation. and Wastewater Commission) Approved (Recommended by the Water 31. Approve a construction contract award to SOUTHLAND CONTRACTING, INC., Burleson, Texas, for construction of the Walsh Tract Lift Station Relief Interceptor, in the amount of $1,476,998. (Funding in the amount of $1,100,000 was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Vater and Wastewater Utility; $376,998 was included in the 1991-92 Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Low bid of three (3). 18.38% MBE, 2.30% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved : Items 28-31 approved on Councilmember Shea's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. MINUTES 5 SEPTEMBER 15, 1994 : 32. Approve the selection of ESPEY, HUSTON & ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, Texas, for Phase I (preliminary engineering) of a three phase agreement to provide engineering, planning and associated services for the Robert E. Lee Road Relief Interceptor Improvements Project and associated planning study, in the estimated amount of $435,000. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Best qualification statement of eleven (11). 15.5% MBE, 1.5% WBB Subconsultant participation. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission) Postponed to September 29, 1994. : 33. Approve the selection of ESPEY, HUSTON & ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, Texas, for Phase I (preliminary engineering) of a three phase professional services agreement for engineering and associated services for the Loop 360 Area Vater Systen Improvements Project, in the amount of $130,000. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Best qualification statement of eleven (11). 10.5% MBE, 5% WBE Subconsultant participation. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission) Postponed to September 29, 1994 34. Approve negotiation and execution of a twelve (12) month agreement with the COLORADO RIVER WATCH FOUNDATION, INC., to conduct third year of the Austin Youth River Watch Program, in an amount not to exceed $64,476. (Funding in the amount of $28,000 is available in the 1993-94 operating budget. of the Water & Wastewater Utility; $11,688 in the Electric Utility; $24,788 in the Environmental and Conservation Services Department.) OX MBE, 4.34% WBE Subcontracting participation. (Recommended by the Water & Wastewater Commission) Approved on Councilmember Shea's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. 35. Approve a construction contract award to L.D. TEBBEN COMPANY, Blanco, Texas, for reroofing of the Zilker Bath House, in the amount of $85,000. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.) Low bid of two (2). OX MBE, 3.94% WBE Subcontractor participation. Approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilnenber Goodman's second, 7-0 vote. 36. Approve execution of a contract award to S.S.C., INC., Boerne, Texas, for Phase II construction of a Fire Training Facility at 4800 Shaw Lane, in the amount of $603,900. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Fire Department.) Low bid of two (2). 17.43% MBE, 2.33% WBB Subcontractor participation. : Approved on Councilmember Shea's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. 37. Approve a construction contract award to CHEROKEE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, (MBE), Austin, Texas, for paving, drainage, and water and wastewater utility improvements for the Scattered Cooperative Infill Housing Program, Phase III - Tillery Square Subdivision, in the amount of $413,030.70 (Funding in the amount of $333,609.70 is available in the Planning and Development Special Revenue Fund; $79,421 was : MINUTES 6 SEPTEMBER 15. 1994 5 included in the 1991-92 Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Low bid of four (4). 10.47% MBE, 4.22% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Shea's second, 7-0 vote. 38. Approve Amendment Number Two to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Travis County for public animal shelter services. (No fiscal impact.) Approved on Councilmember Shea's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. 39. Approve the selection of FUGRO-MCCLELLAND (SOUTHWEST), Austin, Texas, for negotiation and execution of a contract to provide professional engineering soils material testing services for streets, buildings, water and wastewater projects and for other City facilities and subdivisions, in the amount of $350,000. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budgets of the Public Works and Transportation Department, Water & Wastewater, Drainage and Transportation Funds.) Best qualification statements of seven (7). 20% MBE, 5% WBE Subconsultant participation. : Approved on Councilmember Shea's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 6-0-1 vote, Councilmember Goodman abstained. 40. Approve a construction contract award to CAPITAL EXCAVATION COMPANY, Austin, F Texas, for construction of an 8" water line to replace an existing 6" water`line on Rutland Drive from Parkfield Drive to North Lamar Boulevard, in the amount of $330,078. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Low bid of three (3). 0.58% MBE, 5.94% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission) Postponed to September 29, 1994 41. Approve Change Order #2 to AUSTIN BRIDGE AND ROAD, INC., Austin, Texas, for modification of pavement design and for repair of additional failed concrete pavement on 6th Street from IH 35 to Chicon, and on 29th Street from Lamar to Guadalupe, as part of the 6th/29th Street Reconstruction and Overlay Project, in the amount of $42,720, for a total contract amount of $593,886.68. (Funding g was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department.) DBE Subcontractor participation: 3.22% MBE, OX WBE Approved 1 42. Approve the selection of five (5) professional engineering firms: DATUM ENGINEERING, INC., Austin, Texas; LOZANO, ORTIZ & KENT (MBE), Austin, Texas, JOSE I. GUERRA, INC., (MBE), Austin, Texas; T. K. CONSULTING ENGINEERS, Austin, Texas; MGC ENGINEERING (MBE), Austin, Texas, for a structural engineering services rotation list on a variety of small, fast turnaround projects for a period of two (2) years or until financial authorization is exhausted, in the amount of $400,000 (estimated amount approximately $80,000 per firm). (Funding for these services vas included in the Capital budgets of the various departments for which services are needed.) Best qualification statements of twelve (12). M/WBE Subconsultant participation: Datum Engineering, Inc. 15% MBE, 5% WBE; Lozano, Ortiz & Kent (MBE) 15% MBE, 10% WBE; Jose I. Guerra, Inc. 20% MBE, 5X WBE; T. K. Consulting Engineers 35% MBE, 10% WBE; MGC Engineering 15% MBE, 5X WEE Approved } MINUTES : 7 SEPTEMBER 15, 1994 1 i 43. Approve the selection of six (6) professional engineering firms: ACR ENGINEERING, INC., Austin, Texas; THE ARIZPE GROUP, (MBE), Austin, Texas; ESPEY, HUSTON & ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, Texas; TOM GREEN & COMPANY ENGINEERS, INC., Austin, Texas; KLW, INC., (WBE) Austin, Texas; O'CONNELL ROBERTSON & ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, Texas, for a Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing Engineering Services Rotation List for a variety of small, fast turnaround projects for a period of approximately two years, in the estimated amount of $750,000 (estimated amount approximately $125,000 per firm). (Funding for these services is available in the Capital budgets of various departments for which services are needed.) Best qualification statements of fourteen (14). Subconsultant participation: cipation: ACR Engineering, Inc., 10.0% MBE, 10-14% WBE; The Arizpe Group, Inc., 15% MBE, 10% WBE; Espey, Huston & Associates, Inc., 10.5% MBE, 5+% WBB; Tom Green & Co., 15% MBE, 5X WBE; KLW, Inc., 20% MBE, 5.5% WBE; O'Connell Robertson & Associates, Inc., 11% MBE, 5.0X WBE Approved 44. Approve the selection of six (6) geotechnical/testing engineering firms: MEYER, LITTON, ALLEN LABS., Austin, Texas; HUNTINGDON ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., Austin, Texas; HBC ENGINEERING, INC., Austin, Texas; JACK H. HOLT AND ASSOCIATES, INC., (WBE), Austin, Texas; RABA-KISTNER-BRYTEST CONSULTANTS, INC., Austin, Texas; PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC., Austin, Texas, for engineering services rotation list for street, water and wastewater projects, buildings, and other facilities, for a period of approximately one year, for a total amount of all contracts not to exceed $350,000. (Funding for these services is available in the Capital budgets of the various departments for which the services are needed.) Best qualification statements of nine (9). Subconsultant participation: Meyer, Litton, Allen Labs OX MBE, OX WBE; Huntingdon Engineering and Environmental, Inc., 13% MBE, 10% WBE; HBC Engineering, Inc., 10% MBE, 5% WBE; Jack H. Holt and Associates, Inc. OX M/WBE, Raba-Kistner-Brytest Consultants, Inc., 11.5% MBE, 5% WBE; Professional Service Industries 10% MBE OX WBE Approved 45. Approve the selection of five (5) professional engineering firms: URBAN TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING, INC., (MBE) Austin, Texas; RMT/JONES & NEUSE, INC., Austin, Texas; MARTINEZ & WRIGHT ENGINEERS, INC., (MBE), Austin, Texas; NEPTUNE-WILKINSON ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, Texas; RAYMOND CHAN & ASSOCIATES, INC., (MBE), Austin, Texas for a general civil engineering rotation list for a variety of small to moderate fast turnaround projects, for an estimated period of two years, in the amount of $625,000 (estimated amount approximately $125,000 per fira). (Funding for these services is available in the Capital budgets of the various departments for which services are needed.) Best qualification statements of twenty-four (24). Subconsultant participation: RMT/Jones & Neuse, Inc. 10% MBE, 10X WBE; Martinez & Wright Engineers, Inc., 14% MBE, 5X WBE; Neptune-Wilkerson Associates, Inc., 10% MBE, 6X WBE; Raymond Chan & Associates, Inc., 13% MBE, 5% WBE; Urban Transportation Engineers, Inc., 40% MBE, 5% WBE Approved 46. Approve selection of six (6) land surveying firms: MACIAS & ASSOCIATES, INC., (MBE), Austin, Texas, MCGRAY & MCGRAY LAND SURVEYORS, INC. (WBE), Austin, Texas, SURVEY RESOURCES, INC., Austin, Texas; A.B. SURVEYING COMPANY, Austin, Texas; MARTINEZ & WRIGHT ENGINEERS, INC., (MBE), Austin, Texas; CAPITAL SURVEYING COMPANY, INC., Austin, Texas for a land surveying services rotation list for MINUTES 8 SEPTEMBER 15, 1994 : Capital Improvements Project for a period of approximately two years, in the total estimated amount of $400,000. (Funding for these services is available in the Capital budgets of various departments for which services are needed.) Best qualification statements of eleven (11). Subconsultant participation: Macias & Associates, Inc. 10% MBE, 5% WBE; McGray & McGray Land Surveyors, Inc. 10% MBE, 5% WBE, Survey Resource, Inc., 11% MBE, 7% WBE; A. B. Surveying Company 10% MBE, 7% WBE; Martinez & Wright Engineers, Inc., 13% MBE, 6% WBE; Capital Surveying Company, Inc., 10% MBE, 5% WBE. Approved Items 41-46 approved on Councilmember Shea's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. New Austin Airport (Items 47-50) 47. Approve the award of a demolition contract to EDWARD R. COLEMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Austin, Texas, for Demolition Package No. 1A-2 for the New Austin Airport, in the amount of $40,031. budget of the Aviation Department.) participation: 51.44% MBE, OX WBE Deleted : (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital Low bid of eleven (11). DBE Subcontractor (Reviewed by the Airport Advisory Board) 48. Approve the award of a demolition contract to SOUTHWEST CONSTRUCTORS, INC., Austin, Texas, for the Demolition Package No. 1A-1 for the New Austin Airport, in the amount of $254,801. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Aviation Department.) Low bid of eleven (11). DBE participation 50.42%: 39.21% MBE, 11.21% WBE Deleted (Reviewed by the Airport Advisory Board) ! 49. Approve the selection of COLEMAN MURPHY PARTNERSHIP, Austin, Texas, and authorize negotiations and execution of a professional services agreement for landscape architect services to prepare a schematic development plan for the New Austin. Airport, in an amount not to exceed $150,000. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Aviation Department.) Best qualification statement of nine (9). DBE participation 85%: 15% MBE, 85% WBE (Reviewed by the Airport Advisory Board) Approved 1:: 50. Approve the filing of eminent domain proceedings to acquire fee simple interest to a parcel of land containing 2.837 acres of land out of The Santiago Del Valle Ten League Grant Survey, Abstract No. 24 in Travis County, Texas, owned by Curtis L. Delancey and wife, Marian D. Delancey, individually, and d/b/a/ A&A Truck & Auto Salvage and Flash Enterprises and Flash Wrecker Service for the Land Acquisition Program, New Austin Airport at Bergstrom Project. (Appraised value is $142,000.) Approved 51. Approve the filing of eminent domain proceedings to acquire fee simple interest to a parcel of land containing 43.001 acres of land out of The Santiago Del Valle Ten League Grant Survey, Abstract No. 24 in Travis County, Texas, owned by Richard L. Hough and wife, Doris Mae Hough for the Land Acquisition Program, New Austin Airport at Bergstrom Project. (Appraised value is $175,000.) Approved MINUTES 9 SEPTEMBER 15, 1994 : 52. Approve nine (9) Single Family Housing Loans, each loan in an amount not to exceed $44,440 for a total amount of all contracts not to exceed $378,532 to nine (9) eligible families, for reconstruction, replacement or rehabilitation of one-story, single family, owner occupied dwellings. (Funding is available in HOME Year 1 Grant Funds and CDBG 19th Year Grant Funds, budgeted in the Special Revenue Fund of the Planning and Development Department.) Approved Items 49-52 approved on Councilmember Shea's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. 53. Amend to the Local Urban Homesteading Agency agreement to accept a $943,018 grant from the 20th Year Community Development Block Grant, to fund the acquisition, maintenance and rehabilitation of homes for the Urban Homesteading Program also known as the Welcome Home Program. (Funding is available in the 20th Year Community Development Block Grant/Dollar Home Program Grant funds, and is contingent upon Council approval of the 1994-95 proposed budget for the Special Revenue Fund of the Planning and Development Department.) (Related to Iten 73] Postponed to September 29, 1994 54. Authorize a First Amendment to the Purchase Contract with Travis County related to the construction of the Medical Examiner's Facility to provide for payment of certain fees and to clarify deed conditions. (Filing and processing fees in the amount of $2,335 is available in the 1993-94 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) (Recommended by Travis County Commissioners Court on September 13, 1994.) Approved 55. Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS for professional services for the design and implementation of software for a permitting system for utility cuts within the City's Right-of Ways. (Funding in the amount of $81,500 is available in the 1993-94 operating budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department.) [Related to Iten 56] Approved 56. Set a public hearing to amend the Austin City Code by adding Section 13-5-24 (c) to the Land Development Code to require a "Cut Permit" prior to any excavation within the Public Right-of-Way. (Suggested date and time: October 13, 1994 at 4:30 p.m.) (Related to Item 55] Approved Items 54-56 approved on Councilmember Shea's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. 3:00 Ρ.Μ. - ELECTRIC UTILITY - (Items 57-71) 57. Electric Utility Commission Report - Marilyn Jones, Chair Presented by Milton Lee : 58. Resource Management Commission Report - Glenn Crow, Chair Presented by Glenn Crow T : MINUTES t 10 SEPTEMBER 15, 1994 59. Monthly Management Report Presented by Milton Lee 60. Approve execution of a contract with POWER SUPPLY, Austin, Texas, for the purchase 1.3 L. of braced line post insulator assemblies used to support transmission line conductors, in the amount of $63,130. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Electric Utility Department.) Low bid of four (4). No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 61. Approve the negotiation and execution of a contract with BENTLY NEVADA CORPORATION, Houston, Texas, for the replacement and installation of turbine supervisory instrumentation at the Decker and Holly Power Plants, in the amount of $1,402,314. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Electric Utility Department.) Best proposal of four (4). 6.99% MBE, .07% WBE Subcontractor participation. Approved 62. Approve execution of a contract with THERMO JARRELL ASH, Franklin, Massachusetts, for the upgrade of the atomic absorption instrument workstation at the Holly Power Plant, in the amount of $38,228. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Electric Utility Department.) Sole Source. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 63. Approve the execution of a contract with AAA FIRE & SAFETY EQUIPMENT, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of fire safety equipment, training, and a service agreement, for use at the Holly Power Plant, in the amount of $61,550. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Electric Utility Department.) Low bid of five (5) meeting specifications. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 64. Approve a construction contract award to HILMAN CONSTRUCTORS, INC., Austin, Texas, for the renovation of Kramer Lane Service Center, in the amount of $879,206. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Electric Utility Department.) Low bid of five (5). 9.08% MBE, OX WBE Subcontractor participation. Approved 65. Approve a construction contract with MICA CORPORATION, Fort Worth, Texas, for the construction of CKT 910/911 138kV transmission line foundations from the Decker switchyard and Kingsbery substation to the Ed Bluestein substation, in the amount of $72,454.50. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Electric Utility Department.) Low bid of three (3). OX MBE, 5.54% WBE Subcontractor participation. Approved : 66. Approve a construction contract with AUSTIN TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, (MBE), Round Rock, Texas, for the construction of the Garfield Substation 138kV transmission line foundations and embedded steel structure construction, in the MINUTES 11 SEPTEMBER 15, 1994 : 4 amount of $297,500. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Electric Utility Department.) Low bid of three (3). 10.08% MBE, 5.04% WBE Subcontractor participation. Approved 67. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month Interlocal Agreement with TEXAS : ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE, College Station, Texas, an agency of the Texas A&M University System, for job job safety and crev foreman training classes, in the amount of $27,049 with the option to extend for an additional two (2) twelve (12) months periods in an amount of $27,049 per extension, for a total amount of $81,147. (Punding is contingent upon approval of the proposed FY 1994-95 operating budget of the Electric Utility Department. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Approved 68. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with LUFKIN CREOSOTING : COMPANY, INC., Lufkin, Texas, for the purchase of wood utility poles, in the amount of $1,019,947 with the option to extend for two (2) twelve (12) month periods for a total of $1,019,947 for each period and for a total of $3,059,841. *(Funding is contingent upon approval of the 1994-95 operating budget of the Electric Utility Department. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Lov bid of two (2). No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 69. Approve execution of a contract with SCHWEITZER ENGINEERING & LABS, C/O CASE-JOHNSON, INC., Houston, Texas, for the purchase of transformer differential and transmission line protective relay equipment, in the amount of $80,558. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Electric Utility Department.) Lov bid of six (6). No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 70. Approve execution of a contract with CST ENVIRONMENTAL, Houston, Texas, to provide abatement services for the removal of asbestos containing material from structures and equipment at Seaholn Power Plant, in the amount of $242,237. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Electric Utility Department.) Low bid of six (6). 2.88% MBE, 2.06% WBB Subcontractor participation. Approved 71. Approve execution of a contract with SCIENTIFIC MARKETING, INC., Georgetown, Texas, for the upgrade of the gas chromatograph workstation at Holly Power Plant, in the amount of $40,810. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Electric Utility Department.) Sole Source. No M/WBB Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved Items 60-71 approved on Mayor Pro Ten Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Garcia's .. second, 5-0 vote, Councilmember Goodman and Shea out of the room. MINUTES 12 SEPTEMBER 15, 1994 3:30 Ρ.Μ. - BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING OF AUSTIN HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION Postponed until September 29, 1994 The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting. A Board meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) will be conducted. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting, the City Council will be reconvened. Items 72-75 are AHFC agenda items to be considered by the Austin Housing Finance Corporation's Board of Directors. بیان 72. Approve minutes of the May 26, 1994 and August 18, 1994 meetings. 73. Approve the 1994-95 budget for the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. (Funding in the amount of $135,000 from HOME Year 3, $965,198 from Housing Assistance Trust Funds, $162,172 from interest earnings and $943,018 from Community Development Block Grant funds.) 74. Amend the Local Urban Homesteading Agency Agreement which transferred management of the Urban Homesteading Program rogram to Austin Housing Finance Corporation by authorizing a $943,018 grant from the 20th Year Community Development Block Grant Program to the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to fund the acquisition, maintenance and rehabilitation of homes, and renaming the Urban Homestead Program the Welcome Home Program. (Funding is available in the 20th Year Community 'Development Block Grant/Dollar Home Program funds and is contingent upon Council approval of the 1994-95 proposed budget for the Special Revenue Fund of the Planning and Development Department.) (Related to Item 53]... 4:00 Ρ.Μ. - ZONING HEARINGS AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES 75. C14-94-0100 - CEDAR WILLOW CREEK,, LTD. (F.S. Rebeiz), by Shelton Realty 1 Consultants (Marty Shelton), 2421 East Oltorf Street and 2301 to 2363 Douglas Street. From RR, MF-1 & GR to Tract 1: MF-3; Tract 2 & 3: MF-2. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny MF-3 Multifamily Residence (medium density), zoning for Tract 1; MF-2, Multifamily Residence (low density) zoning for Tract 2 & 3. Vithdrawn - 76. C14-94-0086 ST. STEPHENS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH (Taylor Smith), by Ambrose Jackson Associates (Ambrose V. Jackson, Jr.), 3544 Amherst Drive. From LO to GR. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant GO-CO, General Office-Conditional Overlay, zoning. The conditional overlay limits uses to religious assembly and permitted LO, Limited Office, uses and limits development to a level generatingless than 2,000 vehicle trips-per-day, and compliance with an Integrated Pest Management Program. Postponed to September 29, 1994 - 77. C14-94-0088 Consulting (Amelia Lopez-Phelps), Ralph Ablanedo Drive. From DR to SF-3. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant SF-2, Family Residence, zoning and prohibit access to Peaceful Hill Lane until the road is upgraded... WAMCO I, Ltd. (Dan H. Davidson), by Amelia Lopez-Phelps Professional : Ordinance No. 940915-G approved on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Shea out of the room. 13 SEPTEMBER 15. 1994 i PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS 78. 4:30 P.M. Public hearing to gather citizen input on proposed amendments to Chapter 13-7, Article III, Landscaping, of the Land Development Code, which sets out requirements for landscaping commercial sites. The proposed amendments will increase the efficient use of water through the use of water efficient strategies, plant materials and irrigation systems. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission, Environmental Board and Resource Management Commission) Close public hearing and approved Ordinance No. 940915-H on Councilmember Shea's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Mitchell out of the room. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Executive Session vas held on the morning of this date. The City Council will announce 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 as specifically listed on the meeting agenda. Council would take any subsequent action in the open meeting as listed on the agenda. The City Council may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item listed on this agenda. Staff Briefing - Section 551,075 :. 79. Staff briefing on recent Federal aviation legislation, FAA grant allocations, airline discussions and the financial plan for the new airport project. (No City Council deliberations permitted under Section 551.075). Pending/Contemplated Litigation - Section 551.071 80. Discuss status of Mary F. Moreno v. The City of Austin, Texas; Cause No. 93-05272. 81. APPOINTMENTS Γ ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION - Walt McCool COMMISSION FOR WOMEN Ann Bradstreet - Approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Mitchell's second, 7-0 vote. ADDENDUM CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL (continued) 82. Mr. Roger Baker, to discuss matters arising. MINUTES 14 SEPTEMBER 15, 1994 RESOLUTIONS (continued) 83. ! Approve a resolution regarding the purchase of electricity by the State of Texas from the City of Austin. Postponed to September 29, 1994 RECESSED from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00p.m. on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Shea's second, 7-0 vote. RECESSED from 4:20 p.m. to 4:35 p.m. on Councilmember Garcia's notion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Shea out of the room. ADJOURN at 5:25 p.m. on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Mitchell 's second, 7-0 vote. September Approved this the 29th day of motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 7-0 vote. 1994, on Councilmember Garcia's MINUTES 15 SEPTEMBER 15, 1994 ! ! ! ! C