Austin's Real Estate & Time Warner Disputes
Private Real Estate Discussions:
Council members met in executive session to discuss potential real estate transactions involving Brackenridge Hospital.Land for Conservation Plan:
They also held private talks regarding property acquisitions for the Balcones Canyonland Conservation Plan (BCCP), a key environmental initiative.Potential Time Warner Lawsuit:
The council privately debated possible legal action against Time Warner Entertainment Co.
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AUSIT FOUNDED 1989 Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING March 02, 1995 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 10:00 Α.Μ. Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Councilmember Mitchell. 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. The City Council may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Real Estate 1. 2. Section 551.072 Discuss possible real estate transactions related to Brackenridge Hospital. Real Estate Acquisition Section 551.072 : Discuss real property acquisitions for the Balcones Canyonland Conservation Plan ("BCCP"). Pending/Contemplated Litigation Section 551.071 3. Discuss possible litigation against Time Warner Entertainment Co. RECESSED AND ADJOURNMENT The Council recessed for executive session at 10:00 A.M. and adjourned its meeting at 11:31 Α.Μ. Approved this the 9th day of March, 1995, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Shea's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Goodman temporarily absent. MINUTES 1 MARCH 2, 1995