Austin: Code Changes, Lawsuit, US 183 Land
- The Austin City Council held a private Executive Session, meaning these discussions occurred without public input or debate.
- Members reviewed potential amendments to Chapter 5-7 of the City Code, suggesting possible updates to local regulations.
- Legal counsel provided advice on pending litigation, specifically a lawsuit filed against the City of Austin.
- Discussions included the acquisition of real estate necessary for the U.S. 183 highway project.
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CITY OF AUSTIN FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES EXECUTIVE SESSION - July 13, 1995 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR - 10:00 Α.Μ. Mayor Todd called the meeting to order. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive session held at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 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. Advice of Counsel - Section 551.071 1. Discuss possible amendments to Chapter 5-7 of the City Code. Pending/Contemplated Litigation - Section 551.071 Discuss Jerold Hill v. City of Austin, et al., Civil Action No. A-95-CV-264 SS. 2. Real Estate Acquisition - Section 551.072 3. Discuss participation in real property acquisition of the U.S. 183 project. ADJOURNED at 12:00 p.m. Approved on this 20th day of July, 1995 on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 4-0 vote, Councilmembers Mitchell, Nofziger and Reynolds temporarily absent.