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Time Warner, Telecom, and Airport Land Talks

Thursday, June 8, 1995 special called
  • Discussions were held regarding potential litigation against Time Warner Entertainment Company and under new federal and state telecommunications legislation.
  • The city addressed ongoing legal proceedings, specifically the F.M. Properties v. City of Austin lawsuit.
  • Plans were reviewed for acquiring land in Del Valle to expand the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Full Transcript

CT Y OF AUSTIN FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES EXECUTIVE SESSION - June 08, 1995 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR - 10:00 Α.Μ. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive session held at 10:20 A.M. to 12:05 Ρ.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 possible litigation against Time Warner Entertainment Company. 2. Discuss possible litigation under federal and state telecommunications legislation. 3. Discuss F.M. Properties v. City of Austin; Cause No. 94-CA-647-J, in the United States tates District Court, Western District, Austin, Texas. Real Estate Acquisition - Section 551.072 4. Discuss fee simple acquisition of real property and improvements at 5714 F.M. 973 South, Del Valle, Texas, for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Approved on this the 22nd day of June, 1995, on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Shea absent.