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Austin's Confidential Legal & Hospital Matters

Thursday, April 27, 1995 special called

  • Major Lawsuits:

    City leaders met privately to discuss multiple ongoing lawsuits against the city, including cases involving the Black Contractors Association and the "Tank Farm" environmental litigation.

  • Brackenridge Hospital Deals:

    Discussions were held behind closed doors regarding potential real estate transactions connected to Brackenridge Hospital and broader hospital contract issues.

  • City Code Review:

    Officials also conferred on possible amendments to Chapter 5-7 of the City Code, though details of this discussion were kept confidential.
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CITY OF AUSTIN FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING April 27, 1995 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR - 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. 2. Discuss F.M. Properties v. City of Austin; Cause No. 94-CA-647-J, in the United States District Court, Western District, Austin, Texas. 3. Discuss status of Marie Kershner, et al. v. City of Austin; in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division. Discuss Phillip Gutierrez, et al. v. Mobil Oil Corporation, et al. (Tank Farm Case), Cause No. 92-04889. 4. Discuss Austin Black Contractors Association, Inc. v. City of Austin; Cause No. 94-50729, in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Advice from Counsel - Section 551.071 5. Discuss possible amendments to Chapter 5-7 of the City Code. Real Estate - Section 551.072 6. Discuss possible real estate transactions related to Brackenridge Hospital. ADDENDUM EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) (continued) 7. Staff Briefing - Section 551.075 Staff briefing on Hospital contract issues. (City Council deliberation is not permitted under Section 551.075 RECESSED AND ADJOURNMENT The Council recessed for executive session at 10:25 A.M. and adjourned its 11:41 Α.Μ. meeting at Approved on this the 18th day of May, 1995, on Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 5-0 vote, Councilmember Shea off dais, Councilmember Garcia absent.