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Austin: Lawsuits, EMS & Hospital Land Talks

Thursday, April 6, 1995 special called
  • Litigation Updates:

    The City Council discussed ongoing lawsuits against the city, specifically cases involving F.M. Properties and Williamson Pointe Venture.
  • EMS Project Legal Counsel:

    Council members sought legal advice regarding four specific Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Additions Projects.
  • Strategic Land Discussions:

    The agenda included talks on potential real estate transactions concerning Brackenridge Hospital and land acquisition for the US 183 highway improvement project.

Full Transcript

OU Austin City Councıl MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING April 06, 1995 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 10 00 A M Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Mayor 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 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 V Discuss F M Properties City of Austin, Cause No A-94-CA-647-JN, in the United States District Court, Western District, Austin, Texas 2 Discuss Williamson Pointe Venture, et al 03-95-0038CV, in the 3rd Court of Appeals V City of Austin, Cause No / Advice of Counsel Section 551 072 3 Seek legal advice regarding the City's options related to the four EMS Additions Projects, CIP Nos 845-937-0101, 0102, 0103, and 0104 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 the Highway US 183 Improvement Project RECESSED AND ADJOURNMENT The Council recessed for executive session at 10 40 AM and adjourned its meeting at 12 01 PM Aprel, 반 Approved on this the 20 day of 1995, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 4-0 vote, Councilmember Mitchell out of the room, Mayor Todd and Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger absent MINUTES 1 APRIL 6, 1995