Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION, Austin, TX, for engineering services for the design phase of the Jollyville Transmission Main from Water Treatment Plant 4 project, in the amount of $6,000,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,500,000. Funding is available Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 16.50% MBE and 14.50% WBE subconsultant participation to date. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Approve negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with TRAVIS COUNTY for child visitation and exchange services for a seven-month term beginning March 1, 2010, in an amount not to exceed $28,467. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department. The term of the Agreement is March 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010.
Authorize execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT to provide certain health screenings and health education to students at Pearce Middle School and LBJ High School for a seven-month term beginning March, 1, 2010, with three 12-month renewal options.
Linda Greene – Fluoride free Austin needs your help CarolAnneRose Kennedy – BLACK CHRIST.MASS Nailah Sankofa – African arts and cultural programming in East Austin Walter Olenick – Water fluoridation Valerie Romness – Homelessness Jake Stewart – Climate protection petition and generation plant endorsement Colin Clark – Water Pastor Essie Barnes – False arrest and statute of limitation Ronnie Reeferseed – Peace and freedom generally speaking Paul Robbins – City issues
50. Approve the execution of a restated and amended contract with Mid-America Recycling, L.L.C. dba Greenstar for the transport, processing, and sale of commingled recycling material for a 36-month term with estimated revenue of $7,661,354 and estimated processing and transportation expenditures in an amount not to exceed $14,782,935 and four (4) 6-month extension options related to the completion of the City's proposed single-stream material recovery facility, with estimated revenue of $1,322,317 and estimated processing and transportation expenditures in an amount not to exceed $2,640,319 per extension option, for a total contract not to exceed $12,393,589. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009 Operating Budget through an end of year accounting accrual and in the Fiscal Year 2010 Operating Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. 69. Discuss legal issues concerning agreements with Capital Metro relating to construction of transportation projects. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
Approve a settlement related to Cause No. D-1-GN-08-003669, Rodriguez Barr, Inc. d/b/a The Barr Company v. City of Austin, in the 201st Judicial District of Travis County, Texas.
Approve the execution of a restated and amended contract with Mid-America Recycling, L.L.C. dba Greenstar for the transport, processing, and sale of commingled recycling material for a 36-month term with estimated revenue of $7,661,354 and estimated processing and transportation expenditures in an amount not to exceed $14,782,935 and four (4) 6-month extension options related to the completion of the City's proposed single-stream material recovery facility, with estimated revenue of $1,322,317 and estimated processing and transportation expenditures in an amount not to exceed $2,640,319 per extension option, for a total contract not to exceed $12,393,589. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009 Operating Budget through an end of year accounting accrual and in the Fiscal Year 2010 Operating Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department.
Approve an ordinance adopting taximeter rates of fare, establishing three zones for basic rates of fare, repealing Ordinance 050210-12, and amending section 13-2-371 of the City Code relating to the taxicab fuel surcharge. Recommended by the Urban Transportation Commission.
Approve an ordinance adopting taximeter rates of fare, establishing three zones for basic rates of fare, repealing Ordinance 050210-12, and amending section 13-2-371 of the City Code relating to the taxicab fuel surcharge. Recommended by the Urban Transportation Commission.
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants Item 70 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments Items 71-75
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by North University Neighborhood Planning Team regarding the decision to approve an Outdoor Music Venue Permit for Little Woodrow's, located at 2610 Guadalupe.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by the River Bluff Neighborhood Association of a decision to approve an Outdoor Music Venue permit for Sustainable Waves, located at 4822 E. Cesar Chavez.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by the River Bluff Neighborhood Association of a decision to approve an Outdoor Music Venue permit for Sustainable Waves, located at 4822 E. Cesar Chavez.
78. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the East Riverside Corridor Master Plan. The planning area includes properties within approximately one-quarter to one-half mile on the north and south sides of East Riverside Drive, bounded by Interstate 35 on the west and Highway 71 on the east. Recommended by Planning Commission. 79. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2, Subchapter E, of the City Code to reclassify East Riverside Drive between Pleasant Valley Road and Highway 71 from an Urban Roadway to a Core Transit Corridor. Recommended by Planning Commission.
Live Music Tje Austin Proclamations Distinguished Service Award -- Roger Duncan -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and City Manager Marc Ott and to be accepted by the honoree Proclamation -- Celebrate Urban Birds Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Valarie Bristol Certificate of Appreciation -- Angel Quesada -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez and to be accepted by the honoree Community Service Awards -- Black History Month Honorees -- to be presented by Council Member Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Marvin Douglas, Betty Washington and Dr. and Mrs. Audrey Mackey
78. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the East Riverside Corridor Master Plan. The planning area includes properties within approximately one-quarter to one-half mile on the north and south sides of East Riverside Drive, bounded by Interstate 35 on the west and Highway 71 on the east. Recommended by Planning Commission. 79. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2, Subchapter E, of the City Code to reclassify East Riverside Drive between Pleasant Valley Road and Highway 71 from an Urban Roadway to a Core Transit Corridor. Recommended by Planning Commission.
78. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the East Riverside Corridor Master Plan. The planning area includes properties within approximately one-quarter to one-half mile on the north and south sides of East Riverside Drive, bounded by Interstate 35 on the west and Highway 71 on the east. Recommended by Planning Commission. 79. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2, Subchapter E, of the City Code to reclassify East Riverside Drive between Pleasant Valley Road and Highway 71 from an Urban Roadway to a Core Transit Corridor. Recommended by Planning Commission.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City’s spending priorities for affordable housing using General Obligation Bonds and federal funds.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City’s spending priorities for affordable housing using General Obligation Bonds and federal funds.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City’s spending priorities for affordable housing using General Obligation Bonds and federal funds.
Feb 25, 2010 City Council Meetings
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION, Austin, TX, for engineering services for the design phase of the Jollyville Transmission Main from Water Treatment Plant 4 project, in the amount of $6,000,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,500,000. Funding is available Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 16.50% MBE and 14.50% WBE subconsultant participation to date. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Approve negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with TRAVIS COUNTY for child visitation and exchange services for a seven-month term beginning March 1, 2010, in an amount not to exceed $28,467. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department. The term of the Agreement is March 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010.
Authorize execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT to provide certain health screenings and health education to students at Pearce Middle School and LBJ High School for a seven-month term beginning March, 1, 2010, with three 12-month renewal options.
Linda Greene – Fluoride free Austin needs your help CarolAnneRose Kennedy – BLACK CHRIST.MASS Nailah Sankofa – African arts and cultural programming in East Austin Walter Olenick – Water fluoridation Valerie Romness – Homelessness Jake Stewart – Climate protection petition and generation plant endorsement Colin Clark – Water Pastor Essie Barnes – False arrest and statute of limitation Ronnie Reeferseed – Peace and freedom generally speaking Paul Robbins – City issues
50. Approve the execution of a restated and amended contract with Mid-America Recycling, L.L.C. dba Greenstar for the transport, processing, and sale of commingled recycling material for a 36-month term with estimated revenue of $7,661,354 and estimated processing and transportation expenditures in an amount not to exceed $14,782,935 and four (4) 6-month extension options related to the completion of the City's proposed single-stream material recovery facility, with estimated revenue of $1,322,317 and estimated processing and transportation expenditures in an amount not to exceed $2,640,319 per extension option, for a total contract not to exceed $12,393,589. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009 Operating Budget through an end of year accounting accrual and in the Fiscal Year 2010 Operating Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. 69. Discuss legal issues concerning agreements with Capital Metro relating to construction of transportation projects. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
Approve a settlement related to Cause No. D-1-GN-08-003669, Rodriguez Barr, Inc. d/b/a The Barr Company v. City of Austin, in the 201st Judicial District of Travis County, Texas.
Approve the execution of a restated and amended contract with Mid-America Recycling, L.L.C. dba Greenstar for the transport, processing, and sale of commingled recycling material for a 36-month term with estimated revenue of $7,661,354 and estimated processing and transportation expenditures in an amount not to exceed $14,782,935 and four (4) 6-month extension options related to the completion of the City's proposed single-stream material recovery facility, with estimated revenue of $1,322,317 and estimated processing and transportation expenditures in an amount not to exceed $2,640,319 per extension option, for a total contract not to exceed $12,393,589. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009 Operating Budget through an end of year accounting accrual and in the Fiscal Year 2010 Operating Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department.
Approve an ordinance adopting taximeter rates of fare, establishing three zones for basic rates of fare, repealing Ordinance 050210-12, and amending section 13-2-371 of the City Code relating to the taxicab fuel surcharge. Recommended by the Urban Transportation Commission.
Approve an ordinance adopting taximeter rates of fare, establishing three zones for basic rates of fare, repealing Ordinance 050210-12, and amending section 13-2-371 of the City Code relating to the taxicab fuel surcharge. Recommended by the Urban Transportation Commission.
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants Item 70 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments Items 71-75
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by North University Neighborhood Planning Team regarding the decision to approve an Outdoor Music Venue Permit for Little Woodrow's, located at 2610 Guadalupe.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by the River Bluff Neighborhood Association of a decision to approve an Outdoor Music Venue permit for Sustainable Waves, located at 4822 E. Cesar Chavez.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by the River Bluff Neighborhood Association of a decision to approve an Outdoor Music Venue permit for Sustainable Waves, located at 4822 E. Cesar Chavez.
78. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the East Riverside Corridor Master Plan. The planning area includes properties within approximately one-quarter to one-half mile on the north and south sides of East Riverside Drive, bounded by Interstate 35 on the west and Highway 71 on the east. Recommended by Planning Commission. 79. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2, Subchapter E, of the City Code to reclassify East Riverside Drive between Pleasant Valley Road and Highway 71 from an Urban Roadway to a Core Transit Corridor. Recommended by Planning Commission.
Live Music Tje Austin Proclamations Distinguished Service Award -- Roger Duncan -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and City Manager Marc Ott and to be accepted by the honoree Proclamation -- Celebrate Urban Birds Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Valarie Bristol Certificate of Appreciation -- Angel Quesada -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez and to be accepted by the honoree Community Service Awards -- Black History Month Honorees -- to be presented by Council Member Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Marvin Douglas, Betty Washington and Dr. and Mrs. Audrey Mackey
78. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the East Riverside Corridor Master Plan. The planning area includes properties within approximately one-quarter to one-half mile on the north and south sides of East Riverside Drive, bounded by Interstate 35 on the west and Highway 71 on the east. Recommended by Planning Commission. 79. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2, Subchapter E, of the City Code to reclassify East Riverside Drive between Pleasant Valley Road and Highway 71 from an Urban Roadway to a Core Transit Corridor. Recommended by Planning Commission.
78. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the East Riverside Corridor Master Plan. The planning area includes properties within approximately one-quarter to one-half mile on the north and south sides of East Riverside Drive, bounded by Interstate 35 on the west and Highway 71 on the east. Recommended by Planning Commission. 79. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2, Subchapter E, of the City Code to reclassify East Riverside Drive between Pleasant Valley Road and Highway 71 from an Urban Roadway to a Core Transit Corridor. Recommended by Planning Commission.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City’s spending priorities for affordable housing using General Obligation Bonds and federal funds.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City’s spending priorities for affordable housing using General Obligation Bonds and federal funds.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City’s spending priorities for affordable housing using General Obligation Bonds and federal funds.