Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
August 20, 2009
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 790kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 38kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 37kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 37kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the regular meeting of August 20, 2009 were approved on the 27th day of August 2009 on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 1.2mb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 355kb
Agenda Items - August 20, 2009
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Item 1 - August 20, 2009
Approve the Minutes of the Austin City Council August 5, 2009 Special Called and August 6, 2009 regular meetings.
This item was postponed to August 27, 2009 on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Cole was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-001, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 2 - August 20, 2009
Approve an ordinance authorizing the application for and acceptance of State and Tribal Assistance Grant funds in the amounts of $286,000 (Phase I) and $291,000 (Phase II) from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); and amending the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Austin Water Utility Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20080908-002 to appropriate $577,000 for activities associated with the mitigation of Sanitary Sewer Overflows. Funding is available from the United States EPA. A 45% local match requirement of $260,000 will be provided through authorized expenditures associated with the corrective actions of Sanitary Sewer Overflows. Grant funding along with the matching funds are used to rehabilitate deteriorated facilities and all contracts are processed by the Contract & Land Management Department through competitive bidding. Recommended by Water & Wastewater Commission.
Ordinance No. 20090820-002 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090820-002, PDF, 30kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-002, Agenda Backup (Board Action), PDF, 33kb
20090820-002, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 19kb
20090820-002, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 28kb
20090820-002, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 3 - August 20, 2009
Approve negotiation of a lease with ABIA Retail Development Venture, L.L.C., Austin, Texas for a tract of approximately 13 acres of land at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to develop for commercial retail uses. A lease, if agreed to, will be a revenue generating contract. Recommended by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission.
The motion to approve the negotiation of a lease with ABIA Retail Development Venture, L.L.C. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-003, Agenda Backup (Austin Airport Advisory Commission Action), PDF, 19kb
20090820-003, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb
Item 4 - August 20, 2009
Authorize the negotiation and execution of two Interlocal Agreements between the City and the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) related to the City's participation in the enhanced 9-1-1 emergency telephone system as follows: CAPCOG reimbursement in an amount not less than $458,523 to the City for maintenance of the 9-1-1 database on a county-wide basis for a 12-month term with one renewal option for 12-months in an amount not less than $440,523, for a total contract amount of $899,046; and, CAPCOG reimbursement in an amount not less than $7,000 to the City to maintain the CAPCOG Public Service Answering Points (PSAP), upgrade equipment, and train personnel to participate in the enhanced 9-1-1 emergency telephone system in the ten-county CAPCOG region, with one renewal option for 12 months in an amount not less than $7,000, for a total contract amount not less than $14,000. Reimbursements from CAPCOG in the amount of $899,046 for the enhanced 9-1-1 emergency telephone system and $14,000 for maintenance of the CAPCOG PSAP are anticipated in Fiscal Years 2009-2011.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of two interlocal agreements between the City and the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-004, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 5 - August 20, 2009
Authorize execution of a construction contract with PIKE ELECTRIC, INC, Mount Airy, NC, for the Control Building Installation at Austin Energy's Koenig Lane Substation, in an amount not to exceed $107,886.50. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Lowest bid of four (4) bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Pike Electric, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-005, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20090820-005, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note - Distribution Substation), PDF, 11kb
20090820-005, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note - Transmission), PDF, 11kb
20090820-005, Agenda Backup (M/WBE), PDF, 38kb
20090820-005, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 6 - August 20, 2009
Authorize execution of a construction contract with YANTIS COMPANY, San Antonio, TX, for Remain Over Night (RON) Apron, Phase 1 in the amount of $5,939,273.25 plus a $593,927.33 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,533,200.58. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Aviation Department. Lowest compliant bid of eight (8) bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program) and Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goal with 28.87% DBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission.
This item was withdrawn on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-006, Agenda Backup (Board and Commission Action), PDF, 22kb
20090820-006, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 16kb
20090820-006, Agenda Backup (M/WBE), PDF, 50kb
20090820-006, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 18kb
20090820-006, Agenda Backup (Memo to Mayor & Council), PDF, 29kb
20090820-006, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 7 - August 20, 2009
Authorize execution of Change Order #8 to the construction contract with LAUGHLIN-THYSSEN, INC, Houston, TX, for the ACWP Govalle 1 - South 2nd Street Wastewater Improvements Project in the amount of $844,581.37, for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,599,869.57. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 13.48% MBE and 7.32% WBE subcontractor participation to date including this change order. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of change order number eight to the construction contract with Laughlin-Thyssen, Inc was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-007, Agenda Backup (Authorization History), PDF, 64kb
20090820-007, Agenda Backup (Board and Commission Action), PDF, 31kb
20090820-007, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 19kb
20090820-007, Agenda Backup (M/WBE), PDF, 46kb
20090820-007, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 397kb
20090820-007, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 8 - August 20, 2009
Authorize execution of a construction contract with BRH-GARVER CONSTRUCTION, L.P., Houston, TX, for the Elroy Transmission Main project in the amount of $2,166,285 plus a $108,715 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,275,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of nine (9) bids received. 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 8.00% MBE and 18.04% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with BRH-Garver Construction, L.P. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-008, Agenda Backup (Board and Commission Action), PDF, 32kb
20090820-008, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 28kb
20090820-008, Agenda Backup (M/WBE), PDF, 44kb
20090820-008, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 1.4mb
20090820-008, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 9 - August 20, 2009
Authorize execution of a construction contract with LAUGHLIN-THYSSEN, INC., Houston, TX, for the WRI Central Phase 3A Red River to UT Reclaimed Transmission Main in the amount of $7,498,841.45 plus a $525,158.55 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,024,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of ten (10) bids received. 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 9.08% MBE and 47.80% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Laughlin-Thyssen, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-009, Agenda Backup (Board and Commission Action ), PDF, 31kb
20090820-009, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 20kb
20090820-009, Agenda Backup (M/WBE), PDF, 44kb
20090820-009, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 1.3mb
20090820-009, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 10 - August 20, 2009
Authorize execution of a construction contract with MAC, INC, Austin, TX, for the Solid Waste Services Vehicle & Equipment Truck Scale Station in the amount of $136,460. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Lower of two (2) bids received. 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 6.59% MBE and 0.49% WBE participation. Recommended by the Solid Waste Advisory Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Mac, Inc was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-010, Agenda Backup (Board and Commission Action), PDF, 48kb
20090820-010, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 10kb
20090820-010, Agenda Backup (M/WBE), PDF, 39kb
20090820-010, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 484kb
20090820-010, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 11 - August 20, 2009
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS & NEWNAM, INC., Austin, TX, for design, bid, and construction phase services for the East Bouldin-Euclid-Wilson Storm Drain Improvements project, in an amount not to exceed $900,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department. Best qualification statement of fourteen (14) statements received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 16.00% MBE and 17.00% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-011, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 10kb
20090820-011, Agenda Backup (M/WBE), PDF, 54kb
20090820-011, Agenda Backup (Matrix), PDF, 51kb
20090820-011, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 12 - August 20, 2009
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with FACILITY ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, P.C., Dallas, TX, for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design in Existing Buildings (LEED EB) consulting services for the Austin Convention Center in an amount not to exceed $900,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Austin Convention Center. Best qualification statement of fourteen (14) statements received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 15.8% MBE and 15.8% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with Facility Engineering Associates, P.C. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-012, Agenda Backup (M/WBE), PDF, 56kb
20090820-012, Agenda Backup (Matrix), PDF, 81kb
20090820-012, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 59kb
Item 13 - August 20, 2009
Authorize the execution of a co-sponsorship agreement between the City and the Capital of Texas Public Telecommunications Council, KLRU TV-18/Austin, to sponsor Austin City Limits concert series, from October 1, 2008 to September 31, 2011, in an amount not to exceed $225,000 annually, for a total contract amount not to exceed $675,000. Future years funding is contingent upon future year's budgets.
The motion authorizing the execution of a co-sponsorship agreement between the City and the Capital of Texas Public Telecommunications Council, KLRU TV-18/Austin was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-013, Agenda Backup (KLRU Sponsorship Agreement), PDF, 230kb
20090820-013, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 14 - August 20, 2009
Approve an ordinance accepting $15,908 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, and amending the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20080908-002 to appropriate $15,908 for the Ryan White Part C HIV Early Intervention Services Grant Program. Funding is available from the Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration. The grant period is from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. No City match is required.
Ordinance No. 20090820-014 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090820-014, PDF, 41kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-014, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 29kb
20090820-014, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note ), PDF, 8kb
20090820-014, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20090820-014, Agenda Backup (RW-A Carryover Attach A), PDF, 11kb
Item 15 - August 20, 2009
Approve a resolution to create a Comprehensive Plan Citizen's Advisory Task Force to assist in the Comprehensive Planning process. Recommended by Planning Commission.
There was a motion made by Council Member Morrison and seconded by Council Member Cole to approve the resolution with amendments from Council Member Morrison. A substitute motion to postpone this item to August 27, 2009 was made on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second, on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-015, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 11kb
20090820-015, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20090820-015, Agenda Backup (Revised Draft Resolution), PDF, 15kb
Item 16 - August 20, 2009
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and the Texas Department of Transportation for construction of sidewalk improvements along Plains Trail from South Meadows Drive to Kramer Lane as approved through the 2007 Safe Routes to School Program; approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Public Works Department Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20080908-002 to appropriate $557,800 in grants funds and amending the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Public Works Department Capital Budget of Ordinance No. 20080908-003 to appropriate $557,800 from the Public Works Department Special Revenue Fund; and authorize acceptance of a Safe Routes to School Program Grant in the amount of $557,800. The total grant amount of $557,800 will be provided by the Texas Department of Transportation. This grant does not require any local match.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and the Texas Department of Transportation, acceptance of a safe routes to school program grant, and Ordinance No. 20090820-016 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090820-016, PDF, 45kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-016, Agenda Backup (FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 11kb
20090820-016, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 405kb
20090820-016, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 17 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract with ACT PIPE & SUPPLY, Pflugerville, TX for the purchase of cast iron manhole covers and rings for Austin Energy in an estimated amount not to exceed $145,898, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $72,949 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $291,796. Funding in the amount of $6,079 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining 23 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid of three bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D 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 solicitation. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing an award and execution of a requirements supply contract with Act Pipe & Supply was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-017, Agenda Backup (BID TAB - ACT PIPE), PDF, 13kb
20090820-017, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20090820-017, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 18 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with ALLTECH ENGINEERING CORPORATION, Mendota Heights, MN for the restoration, reconditioning, and installation of a spare gate for the Longhorn Dam in an amount not to exceed $386,363. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Best evaluated proposal of three proposals received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 6.73% MBE and 22.00% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a contract with Alltech Engineering Corporation was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-018, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20090820-018, Agenda Backup (MATRIX - ALLTECH), PDF, 65kb
20090820-018, Agenda Backup (MBE/WBE BREAKDOWN), PDF, 10kb
20090820-018, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 19 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award and execution of two contracts with: GRANDE TRUCK CENTER, San Antonio, TX for the purchase of four 36-foot truck-mounted aerial devices in an amount not to exceed $369,968, and LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, LTD, Austin, TX for the purchase of one 40-foot truck-mounted overcenter aerial device and one 55-foot truck-mounted overcenter aerial device in an amount not to exceed $345,469. Funding in the amount of $715,437 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Lowest bids of four bids received. These contracts will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D 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 solicitation. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission
The motion authorizing the award and execution of two contracts with Grande Truck Center and Longhorn International Trucks, LTD was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-019, Agenda Backup (BID TAB - AERIAL DEVICES), PDF, 21kb
20090820-019, Agenda Backup (EUC Recommendation), PDF, 22kb
20090820-019, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note: Grande CSB&M), PDF, 12kb
20090820-019, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note: Grande DIST), PDF, 11kb
20090820-019, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 20 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to a contract with HPI, LLC, Houston, TX to increase the contract amount for the upgrade of the gas turbine controls at Decker Creek Power Station in an amount not to exceed $156,000, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,933,269. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Contract Amendment. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D 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 solicitation. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number two to a contract with HPI, LLC was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-020, Agenda Backup (CONTRACT SUMMARY - HPI), PDF, 14kb
20090820-020, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20090820-020, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20090820-020, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 21 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements supply contract with POWER SUPPLY, Austin, TX for 3-phase distribution reclosers for Austin Energy in an estimated amount not to exceed $188,250, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $188,250 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $753,000. Funding in the amount of $188,250 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Austin Energy Department. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid meeting specification of six bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D 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 solicitation. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with Power Supply was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-021, Agenda Backup (BID TAB - POWER SUPPLY), PDF, 14kb
20090820-021, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20090820-021, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20090820-021, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 22 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a contract with SKANETZKY ENGINEERING LLC, Austin, TX to supply 420 solar photovoltaic modules in an amount not to exceed $249,900. Funding in the amount of $8,344 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget for Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $241,556 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget for Austin Energy. Lowest bid of four bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D 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 solicitation. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract with Skanetzky Engineering LLC was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-022, Agenda Backup (BID TAB - SKANETZKY), PDF, 13kb
20090820-022, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20090820-022, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20090820-022, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 23 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements service contract with TECHLINE, INC., Austin, TX for rebuilding network protectors in Austin Energy's downtown electrical network in an estimated amount not to exceed $872,364, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $872,364 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $3,489,456. Funding in the amount of $72,697 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining 11 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid meeting specification of three bids received. 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 solicitation. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with Techline, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-023, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 8kb
20090820-023, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 25kb
20090820-023, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 24 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month requirements supply contract with ZONAR SYSTEMS INC., Seattle, WA, for the purchase of truck-mounted hardware and access to a web based electronic vehicle maintenance inspection reporting system for Austin Energy, in an estimated amount not to exceed $83,483, with four 12-month extension options for access to the web based system in an estimated amount not to exceed $25,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $183,483. Funding in the amount for $83,483 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon approval of future budgets. Sole Source. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D 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 solicitation. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a requirements supply contract with Zonar Systems Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-024, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20090820-024, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 25 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a requirements service contract with ASHBROOK SIMON-HARTLEY OPERATIONS, LP, Houston, TX for the repair of two belt presses for the Austin Water Utility in a total estimated amount not to exceed $495,903. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of two received. 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 solicitation. Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with Ashbrook Simon-Hartley Operations, LP was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-025, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 9kb
20090820-025, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20090820-025, Agenda Backup (WWW RECOMMENDATION), PDF, 35kb
Item 26 - August 20, 2009
Approve ratification of a contract with BENITEZ CONSTRUCTION INC. (MBE/MH), Manor, TX for the emergency repair of a 54-inch water transmission main for the Austin Water Utility for a total contract in an amount not to exceed $61,256. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Emergency Purchase. 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. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion to ratify a contract with Benitez Construction Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-026, Agenda Backup (EMERGENCY MEMO), PDF, 19kb
20090820-026, Agenda Backup (RATIFICATION MEMO), PDF, 27kb
20090820-026, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20090820-026, Agenda Backup (WWW RECOMMENDATION), PDF, 31kb
Item 27 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract with FJ TURNER COMPANY, Raleigh, NC, for manhole extension rings in an estimated amount not to exceed $227,500, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $113,750 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $455,000. Funding in the amount of $9,479 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding for the remaining 23 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid of three bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D 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 solicitation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with FJ Turner Company was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-027, Agenda Backup (BID TAB - FJ TURNER), PDF, 13kb
20090820-027, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20090820-027, Agenda Backup (WWW RECOMMENDATION), PDF, 36kb
Item 28 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) with JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC., Austin, TX, for the purchase and installation of a boiler for the Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $150,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation. However, the contractor has agreed to subcontract with Mechanical & Process Systems (MBE) - $75,000. Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) with Johnson Controls, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-028, Agenda Backup (MWBE INFORMATION - JOHNSON CONTROLS (BOILER)), PDF, 10kb
20090820-028, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20090820-028, Agenda Backup (WWW RECOMMENDATION), PDF, 36kb
Item 29 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) with JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC., Austin, TX, for the purchase and installation of a chiller for the Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $70,950. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation. However, the contractor has agreed to subcontract with the following companies: Mechanical and Process Systems (MBE)-$5,000; J S Electric, Inc. (WBE)-$1,900. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) with Johnson Controls, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-029, Agenda Backup (MWBE INFORMATION - JOHNSON CONTROLS (CHILLER)), PDF, 10kb
20090820-029, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20090820-029, Agenda Backup (WWW RECOMMENDATION), PDF, 30kb
Item 30 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract with KINLOCH EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY, INC., Arlington, TX for hi-pressure hoses and couplings in an estimated amount not to exceed $114,376, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $57,188 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $228,752. Funding in the amount of $4,766 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding for the remaining 23 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid of five bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D 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 solicitation. Recommended by the Water Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with Kinloch Equipment and Supply, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-030, Agenda Backup (BID TAB - KINLOCH), PDF, 13kb
20090820-030, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20090820-030, Agenda Backup (WWW RECOMMENDATION), PDF, 38kb
Item 31 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a contract with PIATRA, INC., Austin, TX, in an amount not to exceed $253,393.50 for the purchase and installation of fencing within the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve for the Austin Water Utility. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Wildland Conservation Fund of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of three bids received. 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 solicitation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract with Piatra, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-031, Agenda Backup (BID TAB PIATRA), PDF, 13kb
20090820-031, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20090820-031, Agenda Backup (WWW RECOMMENDATION), PDF, 37kb
Item 32 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a contract with SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, Vineland, NJ, for the purchase of three sodium hypochlorite generation systems for the Austin Water Utility in an amount of $243,509. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid meeting specifications of two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D 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 solicitation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract with Siemens Water Technologies was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-032, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 9kb
20090820-032, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20090820-032, Agenda Backup (WWW RECOMMENDATION), PDF, 31kb
Item 33 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award and execution of four contracts through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) with: B&C BODY COMPANY., Irving, TX for the purchase of three hydraulic pusher trailers in an amount not to exceed $207,081; COOPER EQUIPMENT COMPANY, San Antonio, TX for the purchase of one self-propelled paver and three street sweepers in an amount not to exceed $778,493; SANTEX TRUCK CENTERS LTD., San Antonio, TX for the purchase of nine dump trucks, 10 truck tractors, one truck-mounted knuckleboom loader, two service trucks, three water service trucks, and three underground line body trucks in an amount not to exceed $2,788,238; and VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SERVICES Houston, TX for the purchase of one trailer-mounted generator in an amount not to exceed $88,206. Funding in the amount of $398,118 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $1,031,086 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding in the amount of $941,182 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Public Works Department. Funding in the amount of $1,011,445 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Funding in the amount of $480,187 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department. These contracts will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). These contracts are Cooperative Purchases, therefore, they are exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of four contracts through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) with B&C Body Company; Cooper Equipment Company; Santex Truck Centers LTD.; and Volvo Construction Equipment Services was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-033, Agenda Backup (AE Fiscal Note 1), PDF, 12kb
20090820-033, Agenda Backup (AE Fiscal Note 2), PDF, 46kb
20090820-033, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 25kb
20090820-033, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 22kb
20090820-033, Agenda Backup (PWD Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20090820-033, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 58kb
20090820-033, Agenda Backup (SWS Fiscal Note), PDF, 12kb
20090820-033, Agenda Backup (WPDRD Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20090820-033, Agenda Backup (WWW RECOMMENDATION), PDF, 35kb
Item 34 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) with BRUNSWICK COMMERCIAL & GOVERNMENT PRODUCTS, INC., Edgewater, FL, for the purchase of a fire/rescue boat in an amount not to exceed $125,988. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Vehicle Acquisition Fund. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) with Brunswick Commercial & Government Products, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-034, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 35 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with PHILPOTT MOTORS, LTD., Nederland, TX, for the purchase of 32 medium-duty and four light-duty vehicles in an amount not to exceed $2,005,218. Funding in the amount of $135,544 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Vehicle Acquisition Fund. Funding in the amount of $57,690 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Building Services Division of the Financial and Administrative Services Department. Funding in the amount of $86,811 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Aviation Department. Funding in the amount of $588,485 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $493,559 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding in the amount of $386,451.56 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Public Works Department. Funding in the amount of $151,291 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Funding in the amount of $105,386 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with Philpott Motors, LTD. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-035, Agenda Backup (AE Fiscal Note 1), PDF, 12kb
20090820-035, Agenda Backup (AE Fiscal Note 2), PDF, 11kb
20090820-035, Agenda Backup (AE Fiscal Note 3), PDF, 11kb
20090820-035, Agenda Backup (AE Fiscal Note 4), PDF, 11kb
20090820-035, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 25kb
20090820-035, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 22kb
20090820-035, Agenda Backup (PWD Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20090820-035, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
20090820-035, Agenda Backup (SWS Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20090820-035, Agenda Backup (WPDRD Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20090820-035, Agenda Backup (WWW RECOMMENDATION), PDF, 31kb
Item 36 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award and execution of six contracts through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with: RDO EQUIPMENT CO., Pflugerville, TX for the purchase of three articulated wheeled loaders, 10 tractor/loader/backhoes, two skid steer loaders, and two hydraulic excavators in an amount not to exceed $1,899,996.76; VERMEER OF TEXAS, Round Rock, TX for the purchase of one tub grinder in an amount not to exceed $626,650; TYMCO INTERNATIONAL, LTD, Waco, TX for the purchase of one street sweeper in an amount not to exceed $79,397.50; COOPER EQUIPMENT CO., San Antonio, TX for the purchase of three low bed equipment trailers and one motor grader in an amount not to exceed $351,116.90; KINLOCH EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY, INC., Arlington, TX for the purchase of two street sweepers in an amount not to exceed $324,660; and HOLT CAT, Austin, TX for the purchase of one articulated wheeled loader in an amount not to exceed $300,010. Funding in the amount of $79,397.50 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Aviation Department. Funding in the amount of $72,081 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $1,144,916 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding in the amount of $29,250 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Vehicle Acquisition Fund. Funding in the amount of $858,674.90 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Street & Bridge Division of the Public Works Department. Funding in the amount of $926,660 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Funding in the amount of $470,851.76 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection & Development Review Department. These contracts will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). These contracts are Cooperative Purchases; therefore, they are exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of six contracts through the Texas Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with RDO Equipment Co.; Vermeer of Texas; Tymco International, LTD; Cooper Equipment Co.; Kinloch Equipment & Supply, Inc.; and Holt Cat was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-036, Agenda Backup (AE Fiscal Note), PDF, 12kb
20090820-036, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 29kb
20090820-036, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 23kb
20090820-036, Agenda Backup (PWD Fiscal Note), PDF, 12kb
20090820-036, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 59kb
20090820-036, Agenda Backup (SWS Fiscal Note), PDF, 12kb
20090820-036, Agenda Backup (WPDRD Fiscal Note), PDF, 12kb
20090820-036, Agenda Backup (WWW RECOMMENDATION), PDF, 37kb
Item 37 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with WEBBERVILLE PROPANE, INC., Manor, TX to provide liquid petroleum gas (LPG/propane) motor fuel in an estimated amount not to exceed $2,317,000, with three 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $931,700 for the first extension option, $1,024,870 for second extension option, and $1,127,357 for the third extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $5,400,927. Funding in the amount of $58,333 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Financial and Administrative Services Department, Fleet Fund. Funding for the remaining 35 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets Best evaluated bid of two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D 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 solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with Webberville Propane, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-037, Agenda Backup (MATRIX-WEBBERVILLE PROPANE), PDF, 42kb
20090820-037, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 38 - August 20, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a 16-month requirements supply contract through the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance with THE HOME DEPOT U.S.A., Atlanta GA, to purchase building supplies and small tools in an estimated amount not to exceed $933,328, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not exceed $700,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $3,033,328. Funding in the amount of $58,333 is available in the 2008-2009 Operating Budget of various City departments. Funding for the remaining 15 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this contract. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract through the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance with The Home Depot U.S.A. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-038, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20090820-038, Agenda Backup (WWW RECOMMENDATION), PDF, 32kb
Item 39 - August 20, 2009
Authorize the City Manager to submit an application for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Grant Program to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for competitive funding for transportation projects. If approved, the total grant amount being requested will be provided by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). Criteria for developing projects were presented to the Comprehensive Planning and Transportation Committee (CPTC), Council subcommittee, on Monday August 3, 2009. Reviewed by the Comprehensive Planning and Transportation Committee and the Urban Transportation Commission.
The motion authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Grant Program to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-039, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 40 - August 20, 2009
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
The appointments and waivers were approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-040, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20090820-040, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 38kb
Item 41 - August 20, 2009
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with and provide resources for the Recycling Ordinance Reform Sub-committee of the Solid Waste Advisory Commission to assist the Sub-committee as it considers revisions to the commercial and multi-family recycling ordinance; and directing the City Manager and Sub-committee to report to City Council. (Mayor Lee Leffingwell Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Council Member William Spelman)
Resolution No. 20090820-041 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20090820-041, PDF, 53kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-041, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 12kb
20090820-041, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20090820-041, Agenda Backup (Revised Fiscal Memo), PDF, 24kb
Item 42 - August 20, 2009
Approve a resolution directing the city manager to initiate changes to council meeting procedures, including any necessary code amendment. (Mayor Lee Leffingwell Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez ).
Resolution No. 20090820-042 with amendments was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Shade was off the dais. Direction was given to staff to recommend a way to allow people that have spoken within the last three council meetings to speak if there are open spots and to give advanced notice of the rescheduling for a time certain when it is known in advance.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20090820-042, PDF, 40kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-042, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 63kb
20090820-042, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 18kb
20090820-042, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 43 - August 20, 2009
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to process the necessary code amendments to clarify that a Neighborhood Planning Contact Team may be an interested party for purposes of administrative appeals. (Council Member Laura Morrison Council Member Chris Riley Council Member Randi Shade)
Resolution No. 20090820-043 with the following amendment was approved on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote. The amendment was the second BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED should read "The City Manager is directed to process the code amendments as expeditiously as possible for council consideration."
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20090820-043, PDF, 23kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-043, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 16kb
20090820-043, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 18kb
20090820-043, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20090820-043, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 18kb
Item 44 - August 20, 2009
Approve the waiver of certain fees under City Code Chapter 14-8 and authorize the reimbursement of certain costs for the City co-sponsored Austin Symphony Concert and Fireworks 2009 event by the Austin Symphony Orchestra which was held on July 4, 2009 at Auditorium Shores. (Mayor Lee Leffingwell Council Member Randi Shade )
The motion to approve the waiver of certain fees and authorizing the reimbursement of certain costs for the City co-sponsored Austin Symphony Concert and Fireworks 2009 event by the Austin Symphony Orchestra was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-044, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 18kb
20090820-044, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 45 - August 20, 2009
Set Public Hearings for the full purpose annexation of the following annexation areas: (1) Ferguson Lane - Brown Lane Annexation Area (approximately 22 acres in eastern Travis County east of Brown Lane and west of Ferguson Lane approximately 875 feet north of the intersection of Ferguson Lane and Brown Lane); (2) Northwest Hills Ranch Annexation Area (approximately 20 acres in northern Travis County east of D K Ranch Road approximately 275 feet south of the intersection of D K Ranch Road and Texas Plume Road); (3) Reserve at Westhill Annexation Area (approximately 7 acres in northern Travis County at the northwest corner of the intersection of Yaupon Drive and Texas Plume Road); (4) Shaw Lane Quarry Annexation Area (Approximately 172 acres in eastern Travis County approximately 2,225 feet south of the intersection of McKinney Falls Parkway and Shaw Lane). (Suggested dates and times: September 24, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., and October 1, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX)
The public hearings were set for September 24, and October 1, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-045, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 171kb
20090820-045, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 464kb
20090820-045, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 141kb
20090820-045, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 436kb
20090820-045, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 46 - August 20, 2009
Set a Public Hearing to receive public input on the proposed rate and fee changes for the Solid Waste Services Department as part of the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Proposed Budget. (Suggested date and time August 27, 2009, 6:00 pm at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)
The public hearing was set for August 27, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-046, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20090820-046, Agenda Backup (SWS 2009-2010 Fee Schedule), PDF, 113kb
Item 47 - August 20, 2009
Update on the City's Drought Contingency Plan.
The presentation was made by Greg Meszaros, Austin Water Utility Director.
There are no documents available for this agenda item.
Item 48 - August 20, 2009
Discuss legal issues related to Cause No. D-1-GN-07-001790; Archer-Western Contractors, Ltd., an Illinois Limited Partnership v. City of Austin, Texas; In the 201st Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas (concerns Ulrich Water Treatment Plant). (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-048, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 49 - August 20, 2009
Responsible Hospitality Institute presentation
The presentation was made by Josh Allen, Sixth Street Austin Association; Allison Harnden, Responsible Hospitality Institute; and Howard Lazarus, Director of Public Works Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-049, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 206kb
Item 50 - August 20, 2009
C14-2009-0044 - The Fault - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 8002 Research Boulevard Southbound (Little Walnut Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on July 23, 2009. Vote: 4-3 (Morrison, Riley and Shade voted Nay). Applicant: Anderson Retail, Ltd. (Jim Cotton). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Ordinance No. 20090820-050 for commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-NP) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 5-0 vote. Council Members Cole and Spelman were off the dais. A motion to reconsider item 50 was approved on Council Member Riley's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote. A motion to deny the zoning request was made by Council Member Riley, seconded by Council Member Morrison. This failed on a vote of 2-5. Those voting aye were: Council Members Morrison and Riley. Those voting nay were: Mayor Leffingwell, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, and Council Members Cole, Shade, and Spelman. The second reading of the ordinance for commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-NP) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 4-3 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor Leffingwell, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, and Council Members Cole and Spelman. Those voting nay were: Council Members Morrison, Riley and Shade.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-050, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 191kb
20090820-050, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090820-050, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 816kb
Item 51 - August 20, 2009
C14-2009-0053 - Animal Trustee CC St. John's Avenue - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7205 Cameron Road (Fort Branch Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. First reading approved on July 23, 2009. Vote: 7-0. Applicant and Agent: Graves Dougherty Hearon and Moody (Michael Whellan). City Staff: Joi Harden, 974-2122.
Ordinance No. 20090820-051 for neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning with conditions was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 5-0 vote. Council Members Cole and Spelman were off the dais. There was a written agreement between the applicant and City for dedication of right-of-way at a later time.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090820-051, PDF, 237kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-051, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 225kb
20090820-051, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090820-051, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 440kb
Item 52 - August 20, 2009
C14-2009-0030 - Beal #1 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1503 West Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning to limited office-mixed use-historic landmark (LO-MU-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-historic landmark (LO-MU-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny limited office-mixed use-historic landmark (LO-MU-H). Applicant: D. Linette Beal-Stubbs. Agent: Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to August 27, 2009 at the staff's request on Council Member Riley's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-052, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090820-052, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.7mb
Item 53 - August 20, 2009
C14-2009-0059 - Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 888 Banister Lane (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (Janet H. Morrow). Agent: Jackson Walker, LLP (Katherine Loayza). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
The public hearing was held open and this item was postponed to September 24, 2009 on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 7-0 vote with a request to the neighborhood and owners to have a conversation regarding developing a restrictive covenant.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-053, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 54kb
20090820-053, Agenda Backup (Letter to Mayor and Council ), PDF, 400kb
20090820-053, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090820-053, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 489kb
Item 54 - August 20, 2009
C14H-2009-0006 - Walter E. and Janet Long House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1 Green Lanes (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Staff recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: Forwarded to Council without a recommendation. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-054, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090820-054, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.1mb
20090820-054, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 42kb
Item 55 - August 20, 2009
C14-85-339(RCA) - East Yager Lane Restrictive Covenant Amendment - Conduct a public hearing to approve a restrictive covenant amendment for the property located at 400-900 Block of East Yager Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To approve amendment of the restrictive covenant. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To approve amendment of the restrictive covenant. Applicant: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (Amanda Morrow). Agent: Allen Samuels Realty (Jeff Wooley); Solo Star Realty, Inc. (John McCormack); Burton Landing L.L.C. (Robert S. Peed Jr.); and Austin Korean Presbyterian Church. City Staff: Joi Harden, 974-2122.
The public hearing was closed and the amendment to the restrictive covenant was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Riley's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-055, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20090820-055, Agenda Backup (Restrictive Covenant), PDF, 281kb
20090820-055, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 655kb
20090820-055, Restrictive Covenant Amendment, PDF, 478kb
Item 56 - August 20, 2009
C14-2008-0193 - 500 Block of VFW and Yager Lane Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as the 500 Block of VFW Road (Walnut Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning; limited office (LO) district zoning and neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (Amanda Morrow). Agent: Solo Star Realty, Inc. (John McCormack and John Gilbert.) City Staff: Joi Harden, 974-2122.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20090820-056 for townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Riley's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090820-056, PDF, 526kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-056, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 429kb
20090820-056, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090820-056, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.2mb
Item 57 - August 20, 2009
NPA-2009-0020.01 - SoFi Plaza - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20050818-Z001, the South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) from single family to commercial for the property located at 511 Normandy Street (Williamson Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To deny commercial land use designation. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on September 8, 2009. Applicant: Tanvir Siddiqui. City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to September 24, 2009 at the staff's request on Council Member Riley's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-057, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090820-057, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 241kb
Item 58 - August 20, 2009
C14-2009-0028 - SoFi Plaza - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 511 Normandy Street (Williamson Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on September 8, 2009. Applicant and Agent: Tanvir Siddiqui. City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to September 24, 2009 at the staff's request on Council Member Riley's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-058, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090820-058, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 741kb
Item 59 - August 20, 2009
Conduct a Public Hearing authorizing the use of approximately 4,616 square feet permanent drainage easement and approximately 5,713 square feet temporary working space area, to construct, use, maintain, repair, and replace a stormdrain line and appurtenances for construction of a portion of the E. 7th Street Drainage Improvement Project - Northwestern to Pleasant Valley through dedicated parkland known as Parque Zaragoza Park in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. All costs associated with construction, as well as any parkland restoration will be paid by requester. Recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board.
The public hearing was closed and the motion authorizing the use of permanent drainage easement and temporary working space area was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 5-0 vote. Council Members Cole and Spelman were off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-059, Agenda Backup (Board and Commission Action), PDF, 31kb
20090820-059, Agenda Backup (Exhibit), PDF, 1.4mb
20090820-059, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 1.5mb
20090820-059, Agenda Backup (Memorandum of Understanding), PDF, 89kb
20090820-059, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 60 - August 20, 2009
Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an ordinance amending Sections 25-7-153 and 30-4-153 relating to maintenance of flood detention basins and appurtenances and amending Sections 25-8-231 and 30-5-231 relating to maintenance and inspection of water quality controls. Reviewed by the Environmental Board. Recommended by the Planning Commission.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20090820-060 was approved on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090820-060, PDF, 320kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-060, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20090820-060, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 67kb
20090820-060, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 61 - August 20, 2009
Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-9 of the Austin City Code relating to water and wastewater service extension requests. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact. Recommended by the Planning Commission. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20090820-061 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090820-061, PDF, 625kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-061, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20090820-061, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 193kb
20090820-061, Agenda Backup (Narrative-Changes to SER Ordinance), PDF, 71kb
20090820-061, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20090820-061, Agenda Backup (SER Ord Existing Proposed Version Comparison), PDF, 483kb
20090820-061, Agenda Backup (WWW Commission Recommendation), PDF, 30kb
Item 62 - August 20, 2009
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the pricing of GreenChoice(r) Batch 6 in Schedule A of Ordinance No. 20080908-006. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20090820-062 was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090820-062, PDF, 151kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-047, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 1.9mb
20090820-062, Agenda Backup (EUC Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20090820-062, Agenda Backup (Memo to Council), PDF, 28kb
20090820-062, Agenda Backup (Ordinance-Green Choice Batch 6), PDF, 97kb
20090820-062, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20090820-062, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 1.1mb
Item 63 - August 20, 2009
Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an ordinance regarding a proposal from Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division to increase customer gas rates.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20090820-063 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090820-063, PDF, 893kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-063, Agenda Backup (Attachment A), PDF, 836kb
20090820-063, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 27kb
20090820-063, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 64 - August 20, 2009
Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an appeal by Elda Bruciaga of a decision to approve the renewal of an Outdoor Music Venue Permit for ATX Sports Bar located at 1504 East 6th Street.
There was a motion to close the public hearing, deny the appeal, renew the Outdoor Music Venue Permit with the following conditions that was made by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and seconded by Council Member Morrison. The conditions are: a maximum of 12 outdoor music events per year with a minimum of a seven day notification to staff prior to the event. If staff is not notified of the event, the permit will be revoked for the remainder of the year. Staff was directed to consider if there was a way to post online when the live music events were going to be held. This motion was withdrawn by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez. The motion to close the public hearing and postpone action to August 27, 2009 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez's motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-064, Agenda Backup (Letter from Ms. Elda Bruciaga), PDF, 25kb
20090820-064, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 59kb
20090820-064, Agenda Backup (Outdoor Music Venue Ordinance), PDF, 3.0mb
20090820-064, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 65 - August 20, 2009
Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the addition of a Transmission Service Adjustment Rider to the Electric Rate Schedule of Austin Energy as part of the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Proposed Budget. To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission on August 24, 2009.
This item was withdrawn without objection.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-065, Agenda Backup (Electric Rate Schedule - Transmission Service Adj Rider), PDF, 16kb
20090820-065, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
Item 66 - August 20, 2009
Conduct a Public Hearing on a proposed Strategic Partnership Agreement between the City of Austin and River Place Municipal Utility District (approximately 1,040 acres located on River Place Boulevard and Big View Drive, approximately one mile south of FM 2222 in Travis County).
The public hearing was closed on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-066, Agenda Backup (Exhibit C), PDF, 240kb
20090820-066, Agenda Backup (Exhibit D), PDF, 70kb
20090820-066, Agenda Backup (Exhibits B, E and F), PDF, 1.1mb
20090820-066, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 647kb
20090820-066, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
20090820-066, Agenda Backup (Strategic Partnership Agreement), PDF, 158kb
Item 67 - August 20, 2009
Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Proposed Budget.
The public hearing was recessed on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-067, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20090820-067, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 292kb
Item 68 - August 20, 2009
Conduct a Public Hearing and approve a resolution reauthorizing the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District (PID) for a period of five years. Funding of PID Assessments not to exceed $0.25 per $100 evaluation, and the City of Austin annual contributions not to exceed $43,500.
The public hearing was closed and Resolution No. 20090820-068 was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20090820-068, PDF, 479kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090820-068, Agenda Backup (Assessment Role), PDF, 21kb
20090820-068, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 25kb
20090820-068, Agenda Backup (Exhibit A), PDF, 62kb
20090820-068, Agenda Backup (Exhibit B), PDF, 157kb
20090820-068, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
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