Authorize award, negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 10 to a contract with IBM Corporation, Cleveland, OH, to increase the contract amount for the purchase of software, billing and related services for the City’s utilities in an amount not to exceed $4,600,000 for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $57,339,728.
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 6-7 of the City Code relating to Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure requirements.
Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from Contractual Obligations in the amount of $5,135,000 related to the purchase of police sedans and related equipment. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Fleet Services Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20100913-003) to appropriate $4,580,000 for the purchase of police vehicles; and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Communications and Technology Management Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20100913-003) to appropriate $555,000 for the purchase and installation of police vehicle equipment. Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 8 to a contract with EMANCIPET, INC., Austin TX, to increase the contract amount for additional mobile spay/neuter services for low-income residents of Austin in estimated amount not to exceed $153,000 for the first extension option, $316,000 for the second extension option, and $431,000 for the third extension option, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $2,786,013.
Authorize the negotiation and /or execution of a long-term contract for handling the City's Single-Stream Recycling solely with Balcones Resources, solely with Texas Disposal Systems, or a combination of the two companies.
Kunda Wiccee – Natural resource management Walter Olenick – Water fluoridation Heather Fazio – City issues Babs K. Warren – Radiation and the poisoning of our food and water Aleithia Artemis – Psycho killer cops and impossible to make a complaint Jose Acosta – East side art studios Ronnie Reeferseed – Peace, freedom, fluoride and Japan Darcy Bloom – Water fluoridation Kirk Smith- TBD
Discuss legal issues related to a Texas Open Meetings Act complaint, associated requests made under the Public Information Act, the retention of records, and a complaint filed under the City's ethics provisions. (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). Discuss legal issues relating to a proposed settlement regarding Docket No. 30966, pending before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Govt. Code).
Approve an ordinance relating to the compensation and benefits for the Municipal Court Clerk. Related to Item #59.
Zoning Consent and Postponements
Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 60-63
Certificate of Appreciation -- Austin's Tree Champions -- to be presented by Council Member Randi Shade and to be accepted by Tree Community representatives Certifcates of Congratulations -- Environmental Awareness Award Winners -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees Proclamation -- National Infant Immunization Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Coleen Christian Proclamation -- Austin Symphony Orchestra's 100th Anniversary -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Pat Harris Proclamation -- CDBG Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Betsy Spencer Proclamation -- River City Youth Foundation Annual Youth Recognition -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez and to be accepted by Mona Gonzales and RCYF students
Apr 21, 2011 City Council Meetings
Authorize award, negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 10 to a contract with IBM Corporation, Cleveland, OH, to increase the contract amount for the purchase of software, billing and related services for the City’s utilities in an amount not to exceed $4,600,000 for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $57,339,728.
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 6-7 of the City Code relating to Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure requirements.
Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from Contractual Obligations in the amount of $5,135,000 related to the purchase of police sedans and related equipment. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Fleet Services Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20100913-003) to appropriate $4,580,000 for the purchase of police vehicles; and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Communications and Technology Management Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20100913-003) to appropriate $555,000 for the purchase and installation of police vehicle equipment. Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 8 to a contract with EMANCIPET, INC., Austin TX, to increase the contract amount for additional mobile spay/neuter services for low-income residents of Austin in estimated amount not to exceed $153,000 for the first extension option, $316,000 for the second extension option, and $431,000 for the third extension option, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $2,786,013.
Authorize the negotiation and /or execution of a long-term contract for handling the City's Single-Stream Recycling solely with Balcones Resources, solely with Texas Disposal Systems, or a combination of the two companies.
Kunda Wiccee – Natural resource management Walter Olenick – Water fluoridation Heather Fazio – City issues Babs K. Warren – Radiation and the poisoning of our food and water Aleithia Artemis – Psycho killer cops and impossible to make a complaint Jose Acosta – East side art studios Ronnie Reeferseed – Peace, freedom, fluoride and Japan Darcy Bloom – Water fluoridation Kirk Smith- TBD
Discuss legal issues related to a Texas Open Meetings Act complaint, associated requests made under the Public Information Act, the retention of records, and a complaint filed under the City's ethics provisions. (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). Discuss legal issues relating to a proposed settlement regarding Docket No. 30966, pending before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Govt. Code).
Approve an ordinance relating to the compensation and benefits for the Municipal Court Clerk. Related to Item #59.
Zoning Consent and Postponements
Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 60-63
Certificate of Appreciation -- Austin's Tree Champions -- to be presented by Council Member Randi Shade and to be accepted by Tree Community representatives Certifcates of Congratulations -- Environmental Awareness Award Winners -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees Proclamation -- National Infant Immunization Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Coleen Christian Proclamation -- Austin Symphony Orchestra's 100th Anniversary -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Pat Harris Proclamation -- CDBG Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Betsy Spencer Proclamation -- River City Youth Foundation Annual Youth Recognition -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez and to be accepted by Mona Gonzales and RCYF students