Austin's Future Funding: Budget Breakdown
Here's a concise look at the August 21, 1996 Austin City Council agenda:
- The main focus of the meeting was an in-depth review of the proposed 1996-97 operating budget.
- City staff delivered detailed presentations on funding for essential services, including Water, Wastewater, Aviation, Drainage, and Solid Waste.
- The budget discussions also highlighted the financial plan for the Convention Center.
- Proposed allocations for Public Safety and Youth, Family, and Neighborhood Vitality programs were part of the budget deliberations.
Full Transcript
Austin City Council MINUTES AUGUST 21,1996 Mayor Pro Tern Garcia called the meeting to order, noting the presence of Councilmembers Griffith, Slusher and Goodman. Councilmember Mitchell was present for the afternoon session. PREVIEW OF ITEMS FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING 1. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from the City Manager for September 5, 1996. 2. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from Council for September 5, 1996. 3. Discuss or respond to questions by the City Council on the August 22, 1996 Council meeting agenda. (Agenda for August 22, 1996 is attached and incorporated by reference.) BRIEFING AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS on 1996-97 PROPOSED BUDGET 5. PRESENTATION OF 1996-97 PROPOSED BUDGET a. Water and Wastewater Utility b. Convention Center c. Aviation d. Drainage e. Solid Waste Services f. Public Safety; Youth Family and Neighborhood Vitality (Did not Present) Presentation given by Randy Goss, Bob Hodge, Charles Gates, Joe Lessard, Mike Heitz, Jim Smith, Willie Rhodes and Joe Word. ADJOURNED at 4:15 p.m. Approved on this the 12th day of September, 1996 on, Mayor Pro Tern Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 7-0 vote.