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Austin's November Election & Bonds

Friday, August 17, 2012 Austin City Council Special Called Meeting
  • The entire special meeting was dedicated to planning for the upcoming November 2012 election.
  • A major focus was to formally approve the specific general obligation bonds that would be presented to voters, which are critical for funding future city projects.
  • Discussions also involved legal counsel and city staff to ensure all election and bond-related matters were handled appropriately and legally.
Official City Record Agenda Transcript

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SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Friday, August 17, 2012 The Austin City Council will convene at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 17, 2012 at Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX Mayor Lee Leffingwell Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole Council Member Chris Riley, Place 1 Council Member Mike Martinez, Place 2 Council Member Kathie Tovo, Place 3 Council Member Laura Morrison, Place 4 Council Member William Spelman, Place 5 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. 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. Law 1. Approve an ordinance amending the order calling the November 6, 2012 Special Election to provide for general obligation bond propositions, and declaring an emergency. 2. Discussion of November 2012 election matters and potential direction to staff. Executive Session 3. Discuss legal issues relating to the November 6, 2012 election (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 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.