Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 14-11 related to permanent encroachments in the public right-of-way.
Authorize award, negotiation and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with LOCKHEED MARTIN DESKTOP SOLUTIONS, INC., or with another qualified respondent to RFP No. BKH0156, for a hosted software solution to provide an enterprise-wide Public Information Request System in an amount not to exceed $305,924. ( 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 contract. )
Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment to exempt ADAcompliant ramps from setback requirements, and directing the City Manager to review and make recommendations for reducing or eliminating fees and establishing an expedited review process for accessibility ramps. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate a comprehensive small-area planning process for the South Shore Central Sub-district of the Waterfront Overlay and the three adjacent parcels of the Travis Heights Subdistrict. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review and evaluate the viability of implementing an expedited permit review program for the City of Austin, to be modeled after those used by peer cities, that would shorten review times, streamline interdepartmental review, and increase efficiency. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )
Aug 06, 2013 City Council Work Session
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 14-11 related to permanent encroachments in the public right-of-way.
Authorize award, negotiation and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with LOCKHEED MARTIN DESKTOP SOLUTIONS, INC., or with another qualified respondent to RFP No. BKH0156, for a hosted software solution to provide an enterprise-wide Public Information Request System in an amount not to exceed $305,924. ( 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 contract. )
Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment to exempt ADAcompliant ramps from setback requirements, and directing the City Manager to review and make recommendations for reducing or eliminating fees and establishing an expedited review process for accessibility ramps. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate a comprehensive small-area planning process for the South Shore Central Sub-district of the Waterfront Overlay and the three adjacent parcels of the Travis Heights Subdistrict. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review and evaluate the viability of implementing an expedited permit review program for the City of Austin, to be modeled after those used by peer cities, that would shorten review times, streamline interdepartmental review, and increase efficiency. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )