Back to Archives

Austin Legal Battles: Land, Neighborhoods, Lawsuits

Thursday, March 1, 2001 Austin City Council Regular Meeting
  • Explored legal issues surrounding development regulations in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
  • Reviewed ongoing litigation, including a dispute over the East Austin tank farm and an eminent domain settlement with BFI Waste Systems.
  • Debated the legal implications of releasing over 5,000 acres of extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) in Hays County, affecting city control and regional growth.
  • Discussed legal strategy for a federal lawsuit filed against the City.

Full Transcript

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2001 EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING Austin City Council MINUTES EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2001 The City Council of Austin, Texas, convened in an Executive Session on Thursday, March 1, 2001 at City Hall, 124 W. 8th Street, in rooms 300 and 304. Mayor Watson called the meeting to order at 11:15 a.m. The motion to recess the City Council meeting at 4:03 p.m. and go into Executive Session was approved on Council Member Slusher's motion, Council Member Wynn's second by a 7-0 vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council went into Executive Session, 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 and to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. 1. Discuss legal issues related to development regulations applicable in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 2. Discuss legal issues related to litigation in connection with the East Austin tank farm. 3. Discuss settlement proposal in City of Austin v. BFI Waste Systems of North America, Inc., et al, Cause No. 2295; proceedings in eminent domain in Travis County Probate Court No. 1. 4. Discuss Timothy Bruner v. The City of Austin, et. al., Case No. A-OO-CA-229 AA, United States District Court for Western District of Texas. 5. Discuss legal issues concerning the release of approximately 5, 465 acres of extraterritorial jurisdiction in Hays County, Texas. 6. Discuss legal issues regarding platting requirements of state law and the City Code. Executive session ended at 12:50 p.m. The motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:50 p.m. was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Slusher's second by a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tern Goodman and Council Member Thomas were off the dais. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2001 EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING The minutes for the regular meeting of March 1, 2001 was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Wynn's second by a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tern Goodman was off the dais.