Austin's Future: Land & Power
Electric Utility Infrastructure:
Discussed potential private use of the city's electric utility infrastructure, which could impact future services or revenue.Major Land Acquisitions:
Focused on acquiring properties for two critical projects: the Balcones Canyonland Conservation Plan (a significant environmental initiative) and the expansion of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.Hospital Lease Review:
Reviewed special provisions for a proposed lease agreement with the Austin Hospital Authority.Legal Matters:
Addressed several ongoing lawsuits against the City of Austin.
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FOUNDED 101. Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - November 17, 1994 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR - 10:00 Α.Μ. Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Councilmember Reynolds. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) : 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. : 5. Advice of Counsel Section 551.071 - Discuss private use of the Electric Utility Department's Infrastructure. Pending/Contemplated Litigation Section 551.071 Discuss Cause No. 91-660; Lyndon Tilson v. Alejandro Sanchez, Jr., et al. Discuss Civil Action No. A-93-CA-685SS; Fernando Machado v. Jeffrey Slater, et al. Discuss Cause No. 93-09884; Arlethia Mitchell v. Jack D. Bissett, et al. Discuss Cause No. 94-01922; Tim Ramsey and Sue Ramsey v. The City of Austin and John D. Keesey. 6. Discuss Cause No. 94-06387; South Cross Plaza v. City of Austin. 7. Discuss Cause No. 93-216901; David Winsman v. City of Austin, et al. 8. Discuss Cause No. 92-0637; Jerry J. Quick, et al v. City of Austin. Land Acquisition - Section 551.072 9. Discuss special provisions of proposed lease agreement with Austin Hospital Authority. : MINUTES 1 NOVEMBER 17, 1994 10. Discussion of real property acquisitions for the Balcones Canyonland Conservation Plan ("BCCP"). 11. Discuss fee simple acquisition for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Personnel Matters Section 551.074. 12. Discuss selection, compensation and benefit package of Municipal Court Relief Judges. RECESSED AND ADJOURNMENT The Council recessed for executive session at 10:00 A.M. and adjourned its meeting at 11:45 Α.Μ. Approved this day of December 1 1994, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Shea temporarily absent. MINUTES 2 NOVEMBER 17, 1994