Airport Growth, Legal Battles & City Land
Private Airport Development Discussions:
City leaders held closed-door talks regarding acquiring land for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and negotiating future agreements with airlines.Key Public Property Deals:
Confidential discussions focused on purchasing real estate for the Creek Bend Flood Control Project, a new medical assistance program location, and municipal court facilities.Major Legal Challenges Reviewed:
The meeting addressed ongoing significant lawsuits against the city, including the prominent "Tank Farm Case" and other litigation.Brackenridge Hospital Real Estate:
Discussions took place regarding potential property transactions connected to Brackenridge Hospital.
Full Transcript
CITY OF AUS FOUNDED 1939 Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING May 11, 1995 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR-10:00 Α.Μ. Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive session held at 10:00 A.M. to 11:27 Α.Μ. 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 FM Properties v. City of Austin, Cause No. 94-CA-647-J in the United States District Court, Western District, Austin, Texas. 2. Discuss Larry L. Walker v. City of Austin; Civil Action No. A-94-CA-610-S5; United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division. 3. Discuss Phillip Gutierrez, et al. v. Mobil Oil Corporation, et al. (Tank Farm Case), Cause No. 92-04889. Real Estate Acquisition - Section 551.072 4. Discuss fee simple acquisition for the Creek Bend Flood Control Project. 5. Discuss fee simple acquisition for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. 6. 7. Discuss acquisition of real property located at 1111 East Cesar Chavez for the Medical Assistance Program and Vital Statistics Division of the Health Department. Discuss real property acquisition for Municipal Court. Real Estate - Section 551.072 8. Discuss possible real estate transactions related to Brackenridge Hospital. Staff Briefing - Section 551.075 10. Discuss the negotiations and possible real estate transactions related to the use and lease agreement with the airlines for Austin Bergstrom International Airport. (City Council deliberation is not permitted under Section 551.075) Advice of Counsel - Section 551.071 11. Discuss interpretation of Article VII, Section 15 of the City Charter. 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.