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Austin Weighs Major eBay Development Deal

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Austin City Council Special Called Meeting
  • Held a public hearing and considered an ordinance to create an economic development program for, and an agreement with, eBay, Inc.
  • Discussed and potentially approved a deal aimed at attracting eBay, Inc. to establish operations in Austin.
  • Convened a special meeting that included closed-door sessions on legal matters, land acquisition, personnel, and competitive issues related to Austin Energy.

Full Transcript

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Tuesday, April 12, 2011 The Austin City Council will convene at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX Mayor Lee Leffingwell Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Council Member Chris Riley, Place 1 Council Member Randi Shade, Place 3 Council Member Laura Morrison, Place 4 Council Member William Spelman, Place 5 Council Member Sheryl Cole, Place 6 For meeting information, contact the City Clerk, 974-2210 The City Council will go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel, to discuss matters of land acquisition, to discuss personnel matters, to discuss or take action on a “competitive matter” of Austin Energy as provided for under Section 551.086, or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Reading and Action on Consent Agenda Action on the Following: Ordinances / Resolutions / Motions - All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member. 2:00 PM – City Council Convenes Non-Consent 2:00 PM - Public Hearings and Possible Actions 1. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance creating an economic development program for and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an economic development agreement with eBay, INC. ( Notes: ) Adjourn The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance please call 974-2210 OR 974-2445 TDD. A person may request a Spanish language interpreter be made available by contacting the Office of the City Clerk not later than twenty-four hours before the scheduled time of the item on which the person wishes to speak. Please call 974-2210 in advance or inform the City Clerk’s staff present at the council meeting. Cualquier persona puede solicitar servicios de intérprete en español comunicándose con la oficina del Secretario/a Municipal a no más tardar de veinte y cuatro horas antes de la hora determinada para el asunto sobre el cual la persona desea comentar. Por favor llame al 974-2210 con anticipo o informe al personal del Secretario/a Municipal presente en la sesión del Consejo.