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Hospital Real Estate, Contractor Lawsuit

Thursday, March 9, 1995 special called
  • Brackenridge Hospital Real Estate:

    Officials engaged in private discussions regarding potential real estate transactions involving Brackenridge Hospital.
  • Contractor Diversity Lawsuit:

    The council received legal advice on a federal appeals court lawsuit filed by Austin Black Contractors Assoc., Inc.
  • Flood Control & Drainage Land:

    Discussions were held on acquiring private land for both the Creek Bend Flood Control Project and the Tannehill Drainage Project.
  • City Code & Litigation:

    Other private discussions included legal advice on possible city code amendments and another pending litigation case.

Full Transcript

STIN FOUNDED 1829 Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OFFICE OF THE MAYOR MARCH 9, 1995 10:00 Α.Μ. Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the presence of all of the Council. 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 this 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. Pending/Contemplated Litigation Section 551.071 : 1. Discuss F.M. Properties Operating Co. v. City of Austin; Civil Action No. A-94-CA-647-JN. Advice from Counsel Section 551.071 2. Discuss possible amendments to Chapter 5-7 of the City Code. 3. Discuss Austin Black Contractors, Assoc., Inc., v. City of Austin, Cause No. 94-50729 in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Real Estate Section 551.072 4. Discuss possible real estate transactions related to Brackenridge Hospital. Real Estate Acquisition Section 551.072 5. Discuss fee simple acquisition for the construction of Creek Bend Flood Control Project. 6. Discuss fee simple acquisition for the construction of the proposed Tannehill Drainage Project. RECESSED AND ADJOURNMENT The Council recessed for executive session at 10:09 A.M. and adjourned its meeting at 12:06 Ρ.Μ. March, 1995, on Councilmember Approved this the 23 day of Garcia's motion, Councilmember Shea's second, 7-0 vote. MINUTES 1 MARCH 9, 1995