Austin Airport, Hospital, and Legal Battles
- City leaders met privately to discuss a federal lawsuit against Austin from "FM Properties."
- Potential real estate transactions concerning Brackenridge Hospital were a key discussion point.
- Plans advanced for acquiring property necessary for the future Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
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CITY OF AUS FOUNDED 1939 Austin City Council MINUTES EXECUTIVE SESSION - May 18, 1995 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR - 10:00 Α.Μ. Mayor Todd called the meeting to order, noting the absence of Councilmember Garcia. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive session held at 10:20 A.M. to 11:35 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. Real Estate - Section 551.072 2. Discuss possible real estate transactions related to Brackenridge Hospital. Real Estate Acquisition - 551.072 3. Discuss fee simple acquisition of real property and improvements for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Adjourn: 11.35 Α.Μ. Approved on this the 25th day of May, 1995, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's second, 5-0 vote, Councilmember Reynolds temporarily absent, Councilmember Mitchell absent.