Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to withdraw and later resubmit the City's amendment request to the CAMPO 2035 Regional Transportation Plan related to State Highway 45 Southwest. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member William Spelman )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to submit comments, supporting analysis, and the professional opinion from the Watershed Protection Department staff to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the scientific factual basis for the proposed listing to protect the Austin Blind and the Jollyville Plateau Salamanders under the Endangered Species Act no later than October 22, 2012. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member William Spelman CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
24. Approve negotiation and execution of an agreement with Skillpoint Alliance, Austin to continue the Community Technology and Training Center Program for a one-year term beginning October 1, 2012 in an amount not to exceed $287,833. ( Notes: This contract is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is 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 contract. ) 39. Authorize the negotiation and execution of a one-year contract with BUSINESS INVESTMENT GROWTH in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to provide training and technical assistance services to certified micro enterprises under the Small Business Assistance program. 26. Approve negotiation and execution of an agreement with Foundation Communities, for a 24-month contract with a term of September 27, 2012 through September 30, 2014, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, with one 24-month renewal option in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $400,000, to provide case management, mental health and supportive services to homeless individuals who were frequent users of the Downtown Austin Community Court and are now living in permanent supportive housing.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and Travis County under which the City provides certain public health services to Travis County, in exchange for payment of $2,884,213, for a 12-month period beginning October 1, 2012.
Approve negotiation and execution of a 12-month contract with FRONT STEPS, INC., Austin, TX, for the provision of homeless social services at the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) in an amount not to exceed $2,247,416 for the period of October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 for a total contract not to exceed $2,247,416.
Authorize execution of a construction contract with CHASCO CONTRACTING LTD, LLP / CHASCO CONSTRUCTORS, LTD, LLP, for the ABIA New Employee Parking Lot project at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $6,984,973.95, plus a $698,497 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,683,470.95. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 11.18% MBE and 2.23% WBE subcontractor participation. )
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance creating an economic development program with HID Global Corporation and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Economic Development Agreement with HID Global Corporation.
Approve an ordinance readopting and extending City Code Chapter 13-2, Subpart G (electric-low-speed vehicles), and amending City Code Sections 13-2-287 through 13-2-289 regarding certain safety equipment and issuance of city operating authority for electric low-speed vehicles, and declaring an emergency.
140. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance creating an economic development program with HID Global Corporation and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Economic Development Agreement with HID Global Corporation. 72. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20070517-064 awarding a franchise to Lone Star Cab Company, to allow for additional franchise permits.
Approve an ordinance repealing Ordinance 20120426-087 regarding electronic filing of campaign finance and lobbying reports. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to assess the cost and feasibility of an online resource that provides information to the public about how general obligation bonds and other funds for capital improvement projects are spent. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )
Approve an ordinance establishing a parking benefit district in the University Neighborhood Overlay District.
46. Approve an ordinance amending the April 11, 2000 Impervious Cover Allocation Agreement with William S. Walters, III, Trustee and Ordinance No. 000406-13 regarding retention of impervious cover credits associated with the City's purchase in 2000 of the Friesenhahn Tract. The Tract is located southwest of the intersection of Capital of Texas Highway South (Loop 360) and MoPac (Loop One) in an area subject to the Save Our Springs Initiative (City Code Chapter 25-8, subchapter A, Article 12). Related to Item #47 47. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Operating Budget General Fund Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund (Ordinance 20110912-005) by reducing the fund balance and increasing transfers out to the General Fund in the amount of $887,500; and amending the General Fund Planning and Development Review Operating Budget by increasing appropriations in the amount of $887,500 for a payment related to the Amendment to the Agreement for purchase of the Friesenhahn Tract. Related to Item #46
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to hold a one-day energy efficiency stakeholder workshop for community participation regarding energy efficiency goals and strategies, to place a one-year standing update item on the Resource Management Commission’s agenda regarding the on-going stakeholder energy efficiency review process, and to report the results of the stakeholder process to Council within 90-days of completion of the process. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member William Spelman )
41. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell an approximate 0.2699-acre parcel of land, located on Lot A, Rainey River Addition, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 68, Page 72, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas and locally known as 64 Rainey Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas to 70 RAINEY STREET, LP for $100,000 plus 30 privately managed, controlled access, public parking spaces, with all revenue generated from the spaces, less cost of maintenance and management of the spaces remitted to the City at least quarterly. Related to Items #42 and #43 42. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell an approximate 0.2699 acre parcel of land, located on Lot A, Rainey River Addition, according to the map or plat thereof, recoded in Volume 68, Page 72, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas and locally known as 64 Rainey Street, Austin, Travis County Texas to 70 RAINEY STREET, LP for $1,200,000. Related to Items #41 and #43 43. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell an approximate 0.2699 acre parcel of land, located on Lot A, Rainey River Addition, according to the map or plat thereof, recoded in Volume 68, Page 72, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas and locally known as 64 Rainey Street, Austin, Travis County Texas to 70 RAINEY STREET, LP for a combination of $400,000 plus twenty (20) privately managed, controlled access, public parking spaces, with all revenue generated from the spaces, less cost of maintenance and management of the spaces remitted to the City of Austin at least quarterly. Related to Items #41 and #42 ( Notes: 18416; 19133 )
Sep 25, 2012 City Council Work Session
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to withdraw and later resubmit the City's amendment request to the CAMPO 2035 Regional Transportation Plan related to State Highway 45 Southwest. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member William Spelman )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to submit comments, supporting analysis, and the professional opinion from the Watershed Protection Department staff to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the scientific factual basis for the proposed listing to protect the Austin Blind and the Jollyville Plateau Salamanders under the Endangered Species Act no later than October 22, 2012. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member William Spelman CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
24. Approve negotiation and execution of an agreement with Skillpoint Alliance, Austin to continue the Community Technology and Training Center Program for a one-year term beginning October 1, 2012 in an amount not to exceed $287,833. ( Notes: This contract is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is 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 contract. ) 39. Authorize the negotiation and execution of a one-year contract with BUSINESS INVESTMENT GROWTH in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to provide training and technical assistance services to certified micro enterprises under the Small Business Assistance program. 26. Approve negotiation and execution of an agreement with Foundation Communities, for a 24-month contract with a term of September 27, 2012 through September 30, 2014, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, with one 24-month renewal option in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $400,000, to provide case management, mental health and supportive services to homeless individuals who were frequent users of the Downtown Austin Community Court and are now living in permanent supportive housing.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and Travis County under which the City provides certain public health services to Travis County, in exchange for payment of $2,884,213, for a 12-month period beginning October 1, 2012.
Approve negotiation and execution of a 12-month contract with FRONT STEPS, INC., Austin, TX, for the provision of homeless social services at the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) in an amount not to exceed $2,247,416 for the period of October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 for a total contract not to exceed $2,247,416.
Authorize execution of a construction contract with CHASCO CONTRACTING LTD, LLP / CHASCO CONSTRUCTORS, LTD, LLP, for the ABIA New Employee Parking Lot project at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $6,984,973.95, plus a $698,497 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,683,470.95. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 11.18% MBE and 2.23% WBE subcontractor participation. )
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance creating an economic development program with HID Global Corporation and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Economic Development Agreement with HID Global Corporation.
Approve an ordinance readopting and extending City Code Chapter 13-2, Subpart G (electric-low-speed vehicles), and amending City Code Sections 13-2-287 through 13-2-289 regarding certain safety equipment and issuance of city operating authority for electric low-speed vehicles, and declaring an emergency.
140. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance creating an economic development program with HID Global Corporation and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Economic Development Agreement with HID Global Corporation. 72. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20070517-064 awarding a franchise to Lone Star Cab Company, to allow for additional franchise permits.
Approve an ordinance repealing Ordinance 20120426-087 regarding electronic filing of campaign finance and lobbying reports. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to assess the cost and feasibility of an online resource that provides information to the public about how general obligation bonds and other funds for capital improvement projects are spent. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )
Approve an ordinance establishing a parking benefit district in the University Neighborhood Overlay District.
46. Approve an ordinance amending the April 11, 2000 Impervious Cover Allocation Agreement with William S. Walters, III, Trustee and Ordinance No. 000406-13 regarding retention of impervious cover credits associated with the City's purchase in 2000 of the Friesenhahn Tract. The Tract is located southwest of the intersection of Capital of Texas Highway South (Loop 360) and MoPac (Loop One) in an area subject to the Save Our Springs Initiative (City Code Chapter 25-8, subchapter A, Article 12). Related to Item #47 47. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Operating Budget General Fund Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund (Ordinance 20110912-005) by reducing the fund balance and increasing transfers out to the General Fund in the amount of $887,500; and amending the General Fund Planning and Development Review Operating Budget by increasing appropriations in the amount of $887,500 for a payment related to the Amendment to the Agreement for purchase of the Friesenhahn Tract. Related to Item #46
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to hold a one-day energy efficiency stakeholder workshop for community participation regarding energy efficiency goals and strategies, to place a one-year standing update item on the Resource Management Commission’s agenda regarding the on-going stakeholder energy efficiency review process, and to report the results of the stakeholder process to Council within 90-days of completion of the process. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member William Spelman )
41. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell an approximate 0.2699-acre parcel of land, located on Lot A, Rainey River Addition, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 68, Page 72, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas and locally known as 64 Rainey Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas to 70 RAINEY STREET, LP for $100,000 plus 30 privately managed, controlled access, public parking spaces, with all revenue generated from the spaces, less cost of maintenance and management of the spaces remitted to the City at least quarterly. Related to Items #42 and #43 42. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell an approximate 0.2699 acre parcel of land, located on Lot A, Rainey River Addition, according to the map or plat thereof, recoded in Volume 68, Page 72, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas and locally known as 64 Rainey Street, Austin, Travis County Texas to 70 RAINEY STREET, LP for $1,200,000. Related to Items #41 and #43 43. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell an approximate 0.2699 acre parcel of land, located on Lot A, Rainey River Addition, according to the map or plat thereof, recoded in Volume 68, Page 72, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas and locally known as 64 Rainey Street, Austin, Travis County Texas to 70 RAINEY STREET, LP for a combination of $400,000 plus twenty (20) privately managed, controlled access, public parking spaces, with all revenue generated from the spaces, less cost of maintenance and management of the spaces remitted to the City of Austin at least quarterly. Related to Items #41 and #42 ( Notes: 18416; 19133 )