D.1 Discuss legal issues relating to districting, proposed city charter amendments, election legislation, and election dates (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). D.2 Discuss legal issues related to the 2011 Central Texas fires (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Automatic Aid Agreement between the City of Austin and Travis County Emergency Service District Number 11 (Travis County Fire Rescue) in order to provide additional fire protection and emergency service response resources for both City and County areas in the south and southeast portion of the City, and SE portion of the county. The initial term will be one year beginning October 1, 2011 with up to four additional one-year term renewals.
42. Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $15,000 in grant funds from the Texas Historical Commission and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Planning and Development Review Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20100913-002) to appropriate $15,000 for development and implementation of the Web-based Historical Survey Web tool project. 43. Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $9,000 in grant funds from the Texas Historical Commission and amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Planning and Development Review Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20100913-002) to appropriate $9,000 to carry out a comprehensive survey of all city-owned or maintained properties that are over 50 years old to determine their eligibility for designation. 52. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with a Joint Subcommittee of the Resource Management Commission, Water and Wastewater Commission and Impact Fee Advisory Committee to develop recommendations for a tiered, progressive Revenue Stability fee structure and short and long-term financial plans to strengthen the financial stability of Austin Water Utility. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement for Booking and Related Services between Travis County and the City of Austin in the amount of $6,345,554 for Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
24. Approve negotiation and execution of amendments to and renewals of 48 social services contracts with 42 social service agencies to extend the contracts for six months, from October 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012, for a total amount not to exceed $ 4,746,948. 30. Authorize negotiation and execution of amendments to three social services contracts with the following: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS INC., DBA GREEN DOORS, in an amount not to exceed $62,060, for a total contract amount not to exceed $133,800; COUNCIL ON AT-RISK YOUTH, in an amount not to exceed $176,400, for a total contract amount not to exceed $467,439; and IMMIGRATION COUNSELING AND OUTREACH SERVICES, in an amount not to exceed $70,540 for a total contract amount not to exceed $108,033, to fill gaps in social services for homeless, youth, and refugee services, for one year terms from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.
Approve the waiver of certain fees for the Marathon Kids 2011-2012 Kick Off Celebration which is to be held on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at The University of Texas’ Mike Myers Track and Field Stadium. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley )
Approve a severance agreement with the Deputy City Clerk, Yvonne Spence. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole )
Sep 20, 2011 City Council Meetings
D.1 Discuss legal issues relating to districting, proposed city charter amendments, election legislation, and election dates (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). D.2 Discuss legal issues related to the 2011 Central Texas fires (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Automatic Aid Agreement between the City of Austin and Travis County Emergency Service District Number 11 (Travis County Fire Rescue) in order to provide additional fire protection and emergency service response resources for both City and County areas in the south and southeast portion of the City, and SE portion of the county. The initial term will be one year beginning October 1, 2011 with up to four additional one-year term renewals.
42. Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $15,000 in grant funds from the Texas Historical Commission and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Planning and Development Review Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20100913-002) to appropriate $15,000 for development and implementation of the Web-based Historical Survey Web tool project. 43. Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $9,000 in grant funds from the Texas Historical Commission and amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Planning and Development Review Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20100913-002) to appropriate $9,000 to carry out a comprehensive survey of all city-owned or maintained properties that are over 50 years old to determine their eligibility for designation. 52. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with a Joint Subcommittee of the Resource Management Commission, Water and Wastewater Commission and Impact Fee Advisory Committee to develop recommendations for a tiered, progressive Revenue Stability fee structure and short and long-term financial plans to strengthen the financial stability of Austin Water Utility. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement for Booking and Related Services between Travis County and the City of Austin in the amount of $6,345,554 for Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
24. Approve negotiation and execution of amendments to and renewals of 48 social services contracts with 42 social service agencies to extend the contracts for six months, from October 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012, for a total amount not to exceed $ 4,746,948. 30. Authorize negotiation and execution of amendments to three social services contracts with the following: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS INC., DBA GREEN DOORS, in an amount not to exceed $62,060, for a total contract amount not to exceed $133,800; COUNCIL ON AT-RISK YOUTH, in an amount not to exceed $176,400, for a total contract amount not to exceed $467,439; and IMMIGRATION COUNSELING AND OUTREACH SERVICES, in an amount not to exceed $70,540 for a total contract amount not to exceed $108,033, to fill gaps in social services for homeless, youth, and refugee services, for one year terms from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.
Approve the waiver of certain fees for the Marathon Kids 2011-2012 Kick Off Celebration which is to be held on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at The University of Texas’ Mike Myers Track and Field Stadium. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley )
Approve a severance agreement with the Deputy City Clerk, Yvonne Spence. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole )