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City Focus: Budget, Kids, Staff Diversity

Wednesday, April 24, 1996
  • Reviewed extensive budget amendments

    , indicating major financial planning and adjustments for city operations.
  • Addressed childcare needs

    , including a presentation from the Child Care Council and a discussion on potential funding.
  • Focused on workforce diversity

    , with specific briefings concerning the Parks and Fire Departments' initiatives.

Full Transcript

Austin City Council MINUTES APRIL 24,1996 Mayor Todd called the meeting to order, Councilmember Mitchell temporarily absent, Councilmember Goodman absent. PREVIEW OF ITEMS FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING 1. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from City Manager for May 9, 1996. 2. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from Council for May 9, 1996. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS 3. CHILD CARE COUNCIL REPORT (15 minutes) Presentation given by Rhonda Pavier BRIEFINGS AND DISCUSSIONS 4. CHILD CARE FUNDING (30 minutes) 5. REVIEW OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS (1 1/2 HOURS) Presentation given by Charles Curry, Joe Lessard, Charles Gates, Jesus Garza, Sue Milam, Dennis Campos, Alice Glasco and Peter Rieck 6. WORKFORCE DIVERSITY (30 minutes) a.PARD b.FIRE DEPARTMENT Presentation given by Ruth Ann Edwards, Jesus Olivares, Heather Peterson, Linda Beth Brady, Stephanie Saenz and Robin Paulsgrove. 7. AVIATION (1 hour) Postponed ADJOURNED at 5:05 p.m. Approved on this the 9th day of May, 1996, on, Councilmember Goodman's motion, Mayor Pro Tern Garcia's second, 4-0-1 vote, Councilmember Reynolds abstaining, Councilmember Shea temporarily absent, and Councilmember Nofziger absent.