Austin's Future: Land Annexation Debate
- A major public hearing took place regarding the annexation of over 4,600 acres, formerly known as the Southwest Travis County Water District.
- City staff presented detailed service plans for the large new territory.
- Public engagement was significant, with 384 citizens signing up to provide input during the hearing.
- The special meeting, dedicated entirely to this single annexation issue, ran for over six hours, concluding after midnight.
Full Transcript
Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING NOVEMBER 19,1997-7:00 P.M. Mayor Watson called the meeting to order, noting the absence of Councilmember Spelman. Councilmember Spelman arrived at 8:59 p.m. Public hearing on the annexation of territory consisting of 4,661.248 acres, more or less, comprising the area formerly known as Southwest Travis County Water District. Assistant City Manager Toby Futrell presented areas of information on the annexation issues and where these could be located. Several department directors and assistant directors presented the different areas of the service plan. 384 Citizens signed appearance cards (on file in City Clerk's Office) Close the public hearing on Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. ADJOURNED at 1:18 a.m. on November 20, 1997, on Councilmember Spelman's motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 7-0 vote. Approved on this the 18th day of December, 1998 on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Watson absent.