Council discussion regarding 2012 Charter Revision Committee recommendations and potential direction to staff.
Council discussion regarding 2012 Charter Revision Committee recommendations and potential direction to staff.
Discussion and possible action regarding the hiring of a Consumer Advocate for the City Council's rate review process. (Council Member Kathie Tovo, Council Member Laura Morrison, Council Member Mike Martinez)
26. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with Brown McCarroll, LLP, to provide legal services related to Texas Campaign for the Environment v. LCRA, 4:11-CV-00791, In the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, to increase funding in the amount of $ 50,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $259,550 27. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with John Hall Public Affairs, in connection with Texas Campaign for the Environment v. LCRA, 4:11-CV-00791, In the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, relating to the Fayette Power Plant, to increase funding in the amount of $60,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $233,000. 55. Authorize award and execution of a six 6-month service contract with TEXAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE SERVICES, or one of the other qualified bidders for IFB-BV No. CB30066, to provide grounds maintenance mowing service for the Parks and Recreation Department’s Zones 7 and 10, in amounts not exceed $26,982 respectively with four 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $53,956 per extension option, for total estimated contract amounts not to exceed $242,806. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with JP Morgan Chase, or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. JSD0111, for depository services in an estimated amount not to exceed $624,777, with two 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $230,364 for the first option, and $308,507 for the second extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,163,648. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. )
58. Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20070517- 064 that awarded a taxicab franchise to Lone Star Cab Company to allow additional taxicab permits, and deleting Part 4 of Ordinance No. 20070517- 064 relating to taxicab franchise owner requirements; and discuss the annual calculation of necessary franchise permits, also known as the "formula". 59. Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20100527- 047 that renewed a taxicab franchise to Austin Cab Company to allow additional taxicab permits; and discuss the annual calculation of necessary franchise permits, also known as the “formula".
Approve an ordinance directing the City Manager to implement a pilot Street Patio at 609 Congress Avenue. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to make recommendations on a long-term Street Patio program. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare a budget amendment for the April 5, 2012 Council Meeting transferring $250,000 from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund to the Health and Human Services Department Budget and begin negotiations with Southwest Key Programs to establish contracting principles and performance measures so that funds can be allocated as quickly as possible. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance creating an economic development program with APPLE INC. and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Economic Development Agreement with APPLE INC.
Mar 20, 2012 City Council Work Session
Council discussion regarding 2012 Charter Revision Committee recommendations and potential direction to staff.
Council discussion regarding 2012 Charter Revision Committee recommendations and potential direction to staff.
Discussion and possible action regarding the hiring of a Consumer Advocate for the City Council's rate review process. (Council Member Kathie Tovo, Council Member Laura Morrison, Council Member Mike Martinez)
26. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with Brown McCarroll, LLP, to provide legal services related to Texas Campaign for the Environment v. LCRA, 4:11-CV-00791, In the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, to increase funding in the amount of $ 50,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $259,550 27. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with John Hall Public Affairs, in connection with Texas Campaign for the Environment v. LCRA, 4:11-CV-00791, In the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, relating to the Fayette Power Plant, to increase funding in the amount of $60,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $233,000. 55. Authorize award and execution of a six 6-month service contract with TEXAS LAWN & LANDSCAPE SERVICES, or one of the other qualified bidders for IFB-BV No. CB30066, to provide grounds maintenance mowing service for the Parks and Recreation Department’s Zones 7 and 10, in amounts not exceed $26,982 respectively with four 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $53,956 per extension option, for total estimated contract amounts not to exceed $242,806. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with JP Morgan Chase, or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. JSD0111, for depository services in an estimated amount not to exceed $624,777, with two 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $230,364 for the first option, and $308,507 for the second extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,163,648. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. )
58. Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20070517- 064 that awarded a taxicab franchise to Lone Star Cab Company to allow additional taxicab permits, and deleting Part 4 of Ordinance No. 20070517- 064 relating to taxicab franchise owner requirements; and discuss the annual calculation of necessary franchise permits, also known as the "formula". 59. Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20100527- 047 that renewed a taxicab franchise to Austin Cab Company to allow additional taxicab permits; and discuss the annual calculation of necessary franchise permits, also known as the “formula".
Approve an ordinance directing the City Manager to implement a pilot Street Patio at 609 Congress Avenue. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to make recommendations on a long-term Street Patio program. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare a budget amendment for the April 5, 2012 Council Meeting transferring $250,000 from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund to the Health and Human Services Department Budget and begin negotiations with Southwest Key Programs to establish contracting principles and performance measures so that funds can be allocated as quickly as possible. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance creating an economic development program with APPLE INC. and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Economic Development Agreement with APPLE INC.