Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to a service contract with GE PACKAGED POWER INC., TRANSCANADA TURBINES INC., and WOOD GROUP PRATT & WHITNEY, for maintenance and repair services for gas turbines at Decker Creek Power Station and Sand Hill Energy Center, and for the purchase of a standby LM6000 gas turbine for the Sand Hill Energy Center, increasing the contract amount for the current contract period in an amount not to exceed $14,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $40,000,000. ( Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. )
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 4 to a contract with LONGHORN CAR-TRUCK RENTALS, INC., to provide vehicle rental services in an amount not to exceed $149,500, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,312,500. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. )
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20141120-014 increasing the percentage-based ad valorem (property) tax exemption on the assessed value of residence homesteads.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month contract with COMVERGE, INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposal No. OPJ0113, for the installation and maintenance of load-control devices in single-family and multi-family residential housing and commercial facilities, in an amount not to exceed $2,574,075, with two 12-month extension options, in an amount not to exceed $858,025 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,290,125. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program by meeting the goals with 5.28% MBE and 1.23% WBE subcontractor participation. )
23. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to increase the City’s minimum wage for City employees in the FY2015-2016 budget and future budgets. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool ) 25. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to convene a working group to develop recommendations related to the use of conviction history in hiring (fair chance hiring practices) by private employers in the City of Austin. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo
Citizen Communications: General Gus Peña - 1) Memorial Day is to remember those military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country's freedom, safety and democracy, and other countries' freedom, safety and democracy. 2) Memorial Day is May 25th, 2015. You all have the day off. A lot of us veterans won't. We will honor those who died in combat and we should remember their sacrifices forever. Wiley Guerrero, Toby Rodriguez, Booker T. Lofton, Alex Quiroz, the last infantry man to die in Vietnam are my friends from Johnston High School who died in our service to our country.I miss you friends, but you will never be forgotten. Happy Memorial Day, Semper Fi Marines. Sylvia Servin - Traffic Problems Kathy Green - Summer Food Service Program starting in June. John Goldstone - Homestead Exemption and renters CAROLANNROSE KENNEDY - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY 2015 Carlos León - 1) God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit reign supreme 2) May Austin's airspace be free & clear of chemtrails 3) Losing your marbles - Part X
5. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-6 to authorize contracting with a private vendor to manage tow truck responses to accident scenes and other police requests for towing, and amending Ordinance No. 20140908-003, relating to nonconsent towing fees. Related to Item #17. 17. Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 36-month revenue contract with TEGSO, LLC DBA AUTORETURN, or another qualified offeror to RFP EAD0119REBID, for total management of dispatch, towing, and impound services for the Austin Police Department for estimated revenue of $2,400,000, with three 12-month extension options with an estimated revenue of $800,000 for each extension option, for a total estimated revenue amount of $4,800,000. Related to Item #5. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. )
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Daniel Llanes, regarding the Planning Commission's approval of a variance from City Code Section 25-2-721(B)(1), which prohibits the construction of a building or parking area within the primary setback of the Waterfront Overlay in the Red Bluff Subdistrict (District 3).
Authorize execution of an amendment to the August 2013 Parkland Improvement and Use Agreement with the West Austin Youth Association regarding Lamar Beach and Town Lake Metropolitan Park. ( Notes: Parks and Recreation - Item #10 on February 26, 2015. )
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 50-year license agreement with DECKER LAKE GOLF, LLC to provide funding, design, development, management, and maintenance services for a golf course at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park. (THE PUBLIC COMMENT FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON NOVEMBER 20, 2014). ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. Goals will be established in future construction phases.) (Purchasing - Item #28 on March 5, 2015. )
30. Approve an ordinance on second reading relating to the Austin Cab I, Incorporated d.b.a. Austin Cab taxicab franchise. ( Notes: Transportation ) 31. Approve an ordinance on second reading relating to the Greater Austin Transportation Company, d.b.a. Yellow Cab Company taxicab franchise. ( Notes: Transportation ) 32. Approve an ordinance on second reading relating to the Lone Star Cab Company taxicab franchise. ( Notes: Transportation ) 33. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2 relating to ground transportation passenger service requirements. 34. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the feasibility of a fourth taxi cab franchise.
Emergency Medical Services 3. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between the City and Travis County Emergency Services District (ESD) 5, to allow the Emergency Medical Services Department to locate an ambulance at ESD 5, Station #1. 4. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement between the City and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to authorize the Emergency Medical Services Department (EMS) to allow a FBI SWAT employee to temporarily ride out on an EMS ambulance.
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with COPPER RIVER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LLC to complete the upgrade of the City’s fiber optic networking system including software and hardware in an amount not to exceed $4,331,067. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program through achievement of Good Faith Efforts. )
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery competitive grant program for funding for improvements to North Lamar Boulevard and Burnet Road
22. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to file a challenge petition with the Appraisal Review Board relating to the level of appraisals of commercial property values in the City by the Travis Central Appraisal District pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Texas Tax Code. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 2: Council Member Don Zimmerman CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen ) 44. Briefing on the possibility of filing a challenge petition with the Appraisal Review Board for the Travis Central Appraisal District relating to commercial property values in the City set by the Travis Central Appraisal District. 47. Discuss legal issues associated with City Council Resolution No. 20140612-065 that directs the City Manager to file a challenge petition with the Travis County Appraisal Review Board relating to commercial property values in the City set by the Travis Central Appraisal District (Private consultation with legal counsel—Section 551.071).
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 4 to a contract with LONGHORN CAR-TRUCK RENTALS, INC., to provide vehicle rental services in an amount not to exceed $149,500, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,312,500. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. )
35. Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with URS CORPORATION (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP166, to provide engineering services for the Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek Project in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Related to Item #36. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program by meeting the goals with 15.80% MBE and 15.90 % WBE participation.) (Contract Management ) 35. Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with URS CORPORATION (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP166, to provide engineering services for the Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek Project in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Related to Item #36. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program by meeting the goals with 15.80% MBE and 15.90 % WBE participation.) (Contract Management ) 37. Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with URS CORPORATION (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP168, to provide engineering services for the Redbud Trail Bridge over Lady Bird Lake Project in an amount not to exceed $875,000. Related to Item #38. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program by meeting the goals with 15.80% MBE and 15.80 % WBE participation.) (Contract Management ) 38. Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with CHIANG PATEL & YERBY, INC., (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP169, to provide engineering services for the peer review of the Redbud Trail Bridge over Lady Bird Lake Project in an amount not to exceed $258,000. Related to Item #37. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore no MBE/WBE participation goals were established for this solicitation.) (Contract Management )
Set a public hearing to receive citizen comments on the City’s draft Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Action Plan as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Community Development 2015-2016 Program as required by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373. (Suggested date and time: June 11, 2015, 1:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Distinguished Service Award -- Don Haynes, LBJ High School -- to be presented by Council Member Ora Houston and to be accepted by the honoree
Distinguished Service Award -- Betty Baker -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- EMS Week -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Chief of Staff James Shamard
Proclamation -- Public Works Week -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Howard Lazarus
Distinguished Service Award -- Dr. Norman Chenven, Austin Regional Clinic -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- Motorcycle Safety Month -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Jason Hill, Ty Yokam and John Johnston
Distinguished Service Award, retirement -- Ateja Dukes, Neighborhood Housing -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- Safe Boating Month -- to be presented by Council Member Ellen Troxclair and to be accepted by Jacob Thayer
Certificate of Congratulations -- Anderson High School Water Polo Team -- to be presented by Council Member Sheri Gallo and to be accepted by the honorees
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance on second and third readings amending the electric rate schedules in Ordinance No. 20140908-003 with regard to contract rates for large primary and transmission voltage customers.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 15-2 and 15-9 relating to the drainage charge.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to file a challenge petition with the Appraisal Review Board relating to the level of appraisals of commercial property values in the City by the Travis Central Appraisal District pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Texas Tax Code. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 2: Council Member Don Zimmerman CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
29. Authorize negotiation and execution of a design and commission agreement with Virginia Fleck in an amount not to exceed $68,000 for artwork for the Women and Children's Shelter Renovations and Expansion Project at 4523 Tannehill Road, Austin, TX (District 1). ( Notes: Economic Development - Item #8 on April 23, 2015. ) 41. Authorize execution of an amendment to the cost reimbursement agreement with CENTURY LAND HOLDINGS II, LLC. to increase the City's cost reimbursement in the amount of $646,807.24 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,778,484.43. ( Notes: Austin Water Utility )
49. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding Texas Gas Service's proposal to increase customer rates. 50. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance relating to Atmos Energy Corporation-MidTex Division's proposal to increase customer gas rates. 51. Conduct a public hearing regarding the full purpose annexation of the LES Burleson annexation area (approximately 13.2 acres in southern Travis County south of Burleson Road, approximately 870 feet east of the intersection of Burleson Road and Smith School Road; contiguous to Council District 2).
May 21, 2015 City Council Meetings
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to a service contract with GE PACKAGED POWER INC., TRANSCANADA TURBINES INC., and WOOD GROUP PRATT & WHITNEY, for maintenance and repair services for gas turbines at Decker Creek Power Station and Sand Hill Energy Center, and for the purchase of a standby LM6000 gas turbine for the Sand Hill Energy Center, increasing the contract amount for the current contract period in an amount not to exceed $14,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $40,000,000. ( Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. )
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 4 to a contract with LONGHORN CAR-TRUCK RENTALS, INC., to provide vehicle rental services in an amount not to exceed $149,500, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,312,500. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. )
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20141120-014 increasing the percentage-based ad valorem (property) tax exemption on the assessed value of residence homesteads.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month contract with COMVERGE, INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposal No. OPJ0113, for the installation and maintenance of load-control devices in single-family and multi-family residential housing and commercial facilities, in an amount not to exceed $2,574,075, with two 12-month extension options, in an amount not to exceed $858,025 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,290,125. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program by meeting the goals with 5.28% MBE and 1.23% WBE subcontractor participation. )
23. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to increase the City’s minimum wage for City employees in the FY2015-2016 budget and future budgets. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool ) 25. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to convene a working group to develop recommendations related to the use of conviction history in hiring (fair chance hiring practices) by private employers in the City of Austin. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo
Citizen Communications: General Gus Peña - 1) Memorial Day is to remember those military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country's freedom, safety and democracy, and other countries' freedom, safety and democracy. 2) Memorial Day is May 25th, 2015. You all have the day off. A lot of us veterans won't. We will honor those who died in combat and we should remember their sacrifices forever. Wiley Guerrero, Toby Rodriguez, Booker T. Lofton, Alex Quiroz, the last infantry man to die in Vietnam are my friends from Johnston High School who died in our service to our country.I miss you friends, but you will never be forgotten. Happy Memorial Day, Semper Fi Marines. Sylvia Servin - Traffic Problems Kathy Green - Summer Food Service Program starting in June. John Goldstone - Homestead Exemption and renters CAROLANNROSE KENNEDY - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY 2015 Carlos León - 1) God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit reign supreme 2) May Austin's airspace be free & clear of chemtrails 3) Losing your marbles - Part X
5. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-6 to authorize contracting with a private vendor to manage tow truck responses to accident scenes and other police requests for towing, and amending Ordinance No. 20140908-003, relating to nonconsent towing fees. Related to Item #17. 17. Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 36-month revenue contract with TEGSO, LLC DBA AUTORETURN, or another qualified offeror to RFP EAD0119REBID, for total management of dispatch, towing, and impound services for the Austin Police Department for estimated revenue of $2,400,000, with three 12-month extension options with an estimated revenue of $800,000 for each extension option, for a total estimated revenue amount of $4,800,000. Related to Item #5. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. )
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Daniel Llanes, regarding the Planning Commission's approval of a variance from City Code Section 25-2-721(B)(1), which prohibits the construction of a building or parking area within the primary setback of the Waterfront Overlay in the Red Bluff Subdistrict (District 3).
Authorize execution of an amendment to the August 2013 Parkland Improvement and Use Agreement with the West Austin Youth Association regarding Lamar Beach and Town Lake Metropolitan Park. ( Notes: Parks and Recreation - Item #10 on February 26, 2015. )
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 50-year license agreement with DECKER LAKE GOLF, LLC to provide funding, design, development, management, and maintenance services for a golf course at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park. (THE PUBLIC COMMENT FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON NOVEMBER 20, 2014). ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. Goals will be established in future construction phases.) (Purchasing - Item #28 on March 5, 2015. )
30. Approve an ordinance on second reading relating to the Austin Cab I, Incorporated d.b.a. Austin Cab taxicab franchise. ( Notes: Transportation ) 31. Approve an ordinance on second reading relating to the Greater Austin Transportation Company, d.b.a. Yellow Cab Company taxicab franchise. ( Notes: Transportation ) 32. Approve an ordinance on second reading relating to the Lone Star Cab Company taxicab franchise. ( Notes: Transportation ) 33. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2 relating to ground transportation passenger service requirements. 34. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the feasibility of a fourth taxi cab franchise.
Emergency Medical Services 3. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between the City and Travis County Emergency Services District (ESD) 5, to allow the Emergency Medical Services Department to locate an ambulance at ESD 5, Station #1. 4. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement between the City and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to authorize the Emergency Medical Services Department (EMS) to allow a FBI SWAT employee to temporarily ride out on an EMS ambulance.
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with COPPER RIVER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LLC to complete the upgrade of the City’s fiber optic networking system including software and hardware in an amount not to exceed $4,331,067. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program through achievement of Good Faith Efforts. )
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery competitive grant program for funding for improvements to North Lamar Boulevard and Burnet Road
22. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to file a challenge petition with the Appraisal Review Board relating to the level of appraisals of commercial property values in the City by the Travis Central Appraisal District pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Texas Tax Code. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 2: Council Member Don Zimmerman CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen ) 44. Briefing on the possibility of filing a challenge petition with the Appraisal Review Board for the Travis Central Appraisal District relating to commercial property values in the City set by the Travis Central Appraisal District. 47. Discuss legal issues associated with City Council Resolution No. 20140612-065 that directs the City Manager to file a challenge petition with the Travis County Appraisal Review Board relating to commercial property values in the City set by the Travis Central Appraisal District (Private consultation with legal counsel—Section 551.071).
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 4 to a contract with LONGHORN CAR-TRUCK RENTALS, INC., to provide vehicle rental services in an amount not to exceed $149,500, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,312,500. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. )
35. Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with URS CORPORATION (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP166, to provide engineering services for the Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek Project in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Related to Item #36. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program by meeting the goals with 15.80% MBE and 15.90 % WBE participation.) (Contract Management ) 35. Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with URS CORPORATION (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP166, to provide engineering services for the Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek Project in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Related to Item #36. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program by meeting the goals with 15.80% MBE and 15.90 % WBE participation.) (Contract Management ) 37. Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with URS CORPORATION (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP168, to provide engineering services for the Redbud Trail Bridge over Lady Bird Lake Project in an amount not to exceed $875,000. Related to Item #38. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program by meeting the goals with 15.80% MBE and 15.80 % WBE participation.) (Contract Management ) 38. Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with CHIANG PATEL & YERBY, INC., (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP169, to provide engineering services for the peer review of the Redbud Trail Bridge over Lady Bird Lake Project in an amount not to exceed $258,000. Related to Item #37. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore no MBE/WBE participation goals were established for this solicitation.) (Contract Management )
Set a public hearing to receive citizen comments on the City’s draft Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Action Plan as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Community Development 2015-2016 Program as required by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373. (Suggested date and time: June 11, 2015, 1:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Distinguished Service Award -- Don Haynes, LBJ High School -- to be presented by Council Member Ora Houston and to be accepted by the honoree
Distinguished Service Award -- Betty Baker -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- EMS Week -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Chief of Staff James Shamard
Proclamation -- Public Works Week -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Howard Lazarus
Distinguished Service Award -- Dr. Norman Chenven, Austin Regional Clinic -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- Motorcycle Safety Month -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Jason Hill, Ty Yokam and John Johnston
Distinguished Service Award, retirement -- Ateja Dukes, Neighborhood Housing -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- Safe Boating Month -- to be presented by Council Member Ellen Troxclair and to be accepted by Jacob Thayer
Certificate of Congratulations -- Anderson High School Water Polo Team -- to be presented by Council Member Sheri Gallo and to be accepted by the honorees
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance on second and third readings amending the electric rate schedules in Ordinance No. 20140908-003 with regard to contract rates for large primary and transmission voltage customers.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 15-2 and 15-9 relating to the drainage charge.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to file a challenge petition with the Appraisal Review Board relating to the level of appraisals of commercial property values in the City by the Travis Central Appraisal District pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Texas Tax Code. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Ellen Troxclair CO 2: Council Member Don Zimmerman CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
29. Authorize negotiation and execution of a design and commission agreement with Virginia Fleck in an amount not to exceed $68,000 for artwork for the Women and Children's Shelter Renovations and Expansion Project at 4523 Tannehill Road, Austin, TX (District 1). ( Notes: Economic Development - Item #8 on April 23, 2015. ) 41. Authorize execution of an amendment to the cost reimbursement agreement with CENTURY LAND HOLDINGS II, LLC. to increase the City's cost reimbursement in the amount of $646,807.24 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,778,484.43. ( Notes: Austin Water Utility )
49. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding Texas Gas Service's proposal to increase customer rates. 50. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance relating to Atmos Energy Corporation-MidTex Division's proposal to increase customer gas rates. 51. Conduct a public hearing regarding the full purpose annexation of the LES Burleson annexation area (approximately 13.2 acres in southern Travis County south of Burleson Road, approximately 870 feet east of the intersection of Burleson Road and Smith School Road; contiguous to Council District 2).