Budget Meeting of the Austin City Council
September 10, 2007
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 241kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Budget Meeting of September 10, 2007 were approved on the 27th day of September, 2007 on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley was off the dais.
Minutes, 532kb
Agenda Items - September 10, 2007
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Item 1 - September 10, 2007
Authorize Mayor Will Wynn to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement for executive search and recruitment services to the City, related to the search for a new City Manager, in an amount not to exceed $40,000 in fees and expenses. (Mayor Will Wynn Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley)
The motion authorizing Mayor Will Wynn to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement for executive search and recruitment services related to the search for a new City Manager in an amount not to exceed $40,000 in fees and expenses was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070910-001, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 18kb
20070910-001, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 2 - September 10, 2007
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2006-07 Operating Budget General Fund, Budget Stabilization Fund of Ordinance No. 2006-0911-001 to increase Budget Stabilization Fund transfers to the General Fund (One-Time Critical) in the amount of $40,000 and increase the General Fund (One-Time Critical) appropriations by the same amount related to a professional services agreement for executive search and recruitment services for the search of a new City Manager. Funding in the amount of $40,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Amended Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund.
Ordinance No. 20070910-002 amending the Fiscal Year 2006-07 Operating Budget General Fund, Budget Stabilization Fund of Ordinance No. 2006-0911-001 to increase Budget Stabilization Fund transfers to the General Fund (One-Time Critical) in the amount of $40,000 and increase the General Fund (One-Time Critical) appropriations by the same amount related to a professional services agreement for executive search and recruitment services for the search of a new City Manager was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070910-002, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070910-002, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 51kb
20070910-002, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20070910-002, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 3 - September 10, 2007
Approve an ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008, beginning on October 1, 2007 and ending on September 30, 2008.
Ordinance No. 20070910-003 adopting and approving the Operating Budget for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2007 and ending on September 30, 2008 and making appropriations for each department, project and account, including the errata was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070910-003, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070910-003, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 43kb
20070910-003, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 4 - September 10, 2007
Approve an ordinance adopting the Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008, beginning on October 1, 2007, and ending September 30, 2008.
Ordinance No. 20070910-004 adopting and approving the Capital Budget for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2007 and ending on September 30, 2008 and making appropriations for each department, project and account, including the errata was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070910-004, PDF, 26kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070910-004, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 58kb
20070910-004, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 5 - September 10, 2007
Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.
The motion ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2007-08 budget was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070910-005, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 6 - September 10, 2007
Approve an ordinance adopting and levying an Ad Valorem Tax rate for the City of Austin for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.
Ordinance No. 20070910-006 adopting and levying an Ad Valorem Tax rate of 40.34 cents per $100 valuation was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a roll call vote of 7-0.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070910-006, PDF, 111kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070910-006, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 228kb
20070910-006, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 7 - September 10, 2007
Approve an ordinance adopting the update of the City of Austin Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), including the Impact Fee Service Area amendments and proposed changes to the Water and Wastewater Impact Fees to be charged by the City. No fiscal impact. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Recommended by the Impact Fee Advisory Committee.
Ordinance No. 20070910-007 adopting the update of the City of Austin Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), including the Impact Fee Service Area amendments and proposed changes to the Water and Wastewater Impact Fees to be charged by the City was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070910-007, PDF, 2.8mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070910-007, Agenda Backup (BOUNDARY AND ZONES), PDF, 3.3mb
20070910-007, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 44kb
20070910-007, Agenda Backup (IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ), PDF, 44kb
20070910-007, Agenda Backup (PART 2 BACK UP INFORMATION), PDF, 32kb
20070910-007, Agenda Backup (PROPOSED IMPACT FEES), PDF, 32kb
20070910-007, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20070910-007, Agenda Backup (REPORT), PDF, 3.0mb
20070910-007, Agenda Backup (WWW COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION), PDF, 31kb
Item 8 - September 10, 2007
Approve an ordinance authorizing fees, fines and other charges to be charged by City departments for Fiscal Year 2007-2008, beginning October 1, 2007, and ending September 30, 2008.
Ordinance No. 20070910-008 authorizing fees, fines and other charges to be charged by various City departments for Fiscal Year 2007-08, beginning on October 1, 2007 and ending on September 30, 2008 and amending the City Code, including the errata, was approved with an amendment on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070910-008, PDF, 27kb
Ordinance No. 20070910-008, PDF, 28kb
20070910-008, Ordinance - Austin Convention Ctr, PDF, 594kb
20070910-008, Ordinance - Austin Energy, PDF, 2.1mb
20070910-008, Ordinance - Austin Water Utility, PDF, 478kb
20070910-008, Ordinance - Aviation, PDF, 56kb
20070910-008, Ordinance - City-wide Fees, PDF, 40kb
20070910-008, Ordinance - EMS, PDF, 183kb
20070910-008, Ordinance - Financial Services, PDF, 7kb
20070910-008, Ordinance - Fire Department, PDF, 49kb
20070910-008, Ordinance - Health and Human Services, PDF, 73kb
20070910-008, Ordinance - Library Department, PDF, 61kb
20070910-008, Ordinance - Municipal Court, PDF, 32kb
20070910-008, Ordinance - NPZD, PDF, 45kb
20070910-008, Ordinance - Office of the City Clerk, PDF, 47kb
20070910-008, Ordinance - PARD, PDF, 606kb
20070910-008, Ordinance - Police, PDF, 30kb
20070910-008, Ordinance - Public Works, PDF, 83kb
20070910-008, Ordinance - SMBRD, PDF, 16kb
20070910-008, Ordinance - Solid Waste, PDF, 125kb
20070910-008, Ordinance - WPDRD, PDF, 870kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070910-008, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 59kb
20070910-008, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 9 - September 10, 2007
Adopt an ordinance to establish classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Fire Department and repeal Ordinance No.20070215-004. Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Austin Fire Department.
Ordinance No. 20070910-009 to establish classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Fire Department and repeal Ordinance No. 20070215-004 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070910-009, PDF, 48kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070910-009, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 63kb
20070910-009, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 10 - September 10, 2007
Approve an ordinance to establish classifications and number of positions in the classified service of the Austin Police Department and repealing Ordinance No. 20070726-028. Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget for the Police Department.
Ordinance No. 20070910-010 to establish classifications and number of positions in the classified service of the Austin Police Department and repealing Ordinance No. 20070726-028 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070910-010, PDF, 49kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070910-010, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 63kb
20070910-010, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 11 - September 10, 2007
Approve a resolution amending the Personnel Polices affecting military leave supplement pay, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) exception vacation, Public Safety and Emergency Management (PSEM) leave accrual, and Public Safety and Emergency Management (PSEM) drug and alcohol testing.
Resolution No. 20070910-011 amending the Personnel Policies affecting military leave supplement pay, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) exception vacation, Public Safety and Emergency Management (PSEM) leave accrual and PSEM drug and alcohol testing was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070910-011, PDF, 163kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070910-011, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 143kb
20070910-011, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20070910-011, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 13kb
Item 12 - September 10, 2007
Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from November 2000 Proposition 1 General Obligation bonds to be issued for expenditures in the amount of $18,846,544 related to street improvements and bicycle improvements; to reimburse itself from November 2006 Proposition 1 General Obligation bonds to be issued for expenditures in the amount of $15,200,000 related to street reconstruction, sidewalks and traffic signals; to reimburse itself from November 2006 Proposition 2 General Obligation bonds to be issued for expenditures in the amount of $26,000,000 related to watershed protection master plan projects and Open Space acquisition; to reimburse itself from November 2006 Proposition 3 General Obligation bonds to be issued for expenditures in the amount of $13,995,000 related to parks facilities improvements and renovations and parkland acquisition; to reimburse itself from November 2006 Proposition 4 General Obligation bonds to be issued for expenditures in the amount of $9,250,000 related to community and cultural facilities; to reimburse itself from November 2006 Proposition 5 General Obligation bonds to be issued for expenditures in the amount of $8,500,000 related to affordable housing programs; to reimburse itself from November 2006 Proposition 6 General Obligation bonds to be issued for expenditures in the amount of $1,000,000 related to the new central library project; to reimburse itself from November 2006 Proposition 7 General Obligation bonds to be issued for expenditures in the amount of $19,775,000 related to public safety facilities; to reimburse itself from Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $28,100,000 for expenditures related to Solid Waste Services facilities; to reimburse itself from Contractual Obligations in the amount of $16,970,000 for expenditures related to solid waste services equipment; to reimburse itself from Contractual Obligations in the amount of $440,000 for expenditures related to parks and recreation golf equipment; and to reimburse itself from Contractual Obligations in the amount of $3,800,000 for expenditures related to IT improvement projects. (This resolution is required Pursuant to Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code, which protects the tax-exempt status of the referenced expenditures.) $112,566,544 in General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds to be issued in August 2008 or later; $28,100,000 in non tax-supported General Obligation Certificates of Obligation to be issued in August 2008 or later; and $21,210,000 in non tax-supported General Obligation Contractual Obligations to be issued in August 2008 or later.
Resolution No. 20070910-012 declaring official intent to reimburse $112,566,544 in General Obligation Bonds, $28,100,000 in Certificates of Obligation Bonds and $21,210,000 in Contractual Obligations was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070910-012, PDF, 92kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070910-012, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 149kb
20070910-012, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 13 - September 10, 2007
Approve a resolution declaring the City's official intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations in an aggregate maximum principle amount of $230,000,000 for expenditures related to acquisition and construction of Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Austin Water Utility Capital Improvement Projects.
Resolution No. 20070910-013 declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations to be issued through October 2008 for acquisition and construction costs in an aggregate maximum principle amount of $230,000,000 related to Fiscal year 2007-2008 Austin Water Utility Capital Improvement Projects was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070910-013, PDF, 37kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070910-013, Agenda Backup (AWU List of Projects), PDF, 63kb
20070910-013, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 76kb
20070910-013, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20070910-013, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 83kb
Item 14 - September 10, 2007
Approve a resolution declaring the City's official intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations to be issued in the future for acquisition and construction costs in an aggregate maximum principle amount of $137,000,000 related to electric utility capital improvement projects.
Resolution No. 20070910-014 declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations to be issued in the future for acquisition and construction costs in an aggregate maximum principle amount of $137,000,000 related to electric utility capital improvement projects was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070910-014, PDF, 37kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070910-014, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 78kb
20070910-014, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20070910-014, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 77kb
Item 15 - September 10, 2007
Approve a resolution declaring the City's official intent to reimburse itself from Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $6,200,000 for expenditures related to Barton Springs Pool Improvements. $6,200,000 in tax-supported General Obligation Certifications of Obligation to be issued in August 2008 or later.
Resolution No. 20070910-015 declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $6,200,000 for expenditures related to Barton Springs Pool Improvements was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070910-015, PDF, 47kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070910-015, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 78kb
20070910-015, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 16 - September 10, 2007
Approve a resolution adopting the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) 2007-2008 Marketing Plan and proposed budget in the amount of $9,183,211, set the contract payment from the City of Austin to ACVB at $7,707,361 for the Fiscal Year 2007-2008, and direct the City Manager to file the approved documents with the City Clerk's office as required by the Texas Tax Code. Funding in the amount of $7,707,361 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Proposed Operating Budget for the Tourism and Promotion Fund. The Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Tourism and Promotion Fund is attached.(See Attachment A) Funding for the remaining $1,475,850 of the ACVB budget is available from the sources shown in the attachment. (See Attachment B)
Resolution No. 20070910-016 adopting the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) 2007-2008 Marketing Plan and proposed budget in the amount of $9,183,211 and setting the contract payment from the City of Austin to ACVB at $7,707,361 for the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070910-016, PDF, 16kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070910-016, Agenda Backup (ACVB Marketing Plan), PDF, 1.9mb
20070910-016, Agenda Backup (ACVB Proposed Budget), PDF, 24kb
20070910-016, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 32kb
20070910-016, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20070910-016, Agenda Backup (Tourism and Promotion Errata), PDF, 56kb
20070910-016, Agenda Backup (Tourism and Promotion Fund Text), PDF, 79kb
Item 17 - September 10, 2007
Approve the negotiation and execution of the Third Amendment to the Catering and Concession Service Agreement between the City and Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services of Texas, Inc. to change funding allocations for the Convention Center equipment replacement/repair and promotion funds; and revise contract approval procedures for fund expenditures and the productivity reward. The original contract was awarded in compliance with the 1996 MBE/WBE Ordinance, as amended. No subcontracting opportunities were identified, therefore no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of the third amendment to the Catering and Concession Service Agreement between the City and Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services of Texas, Inc. (assignee of Fine Host Corporation) to change percentage allocations to different catering and concession funds and other administrative criteria was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070910-017, Agenda Backup (Amendment One - Aramark Contract), PDF, 161kb
20070910-017, Agenda Backup (Amendment Two - Aramark Contract), PDF, 109kb
20070910-017, Agenda Backup (Aramark Contract), PDF, 1.2mb
20070910-017, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20070910-017, Agenda Backup (Third Amendment - Aramark Contract), PDF, 26kb
Item 18 - September 10, 2007
Approve a resolution awarding contracts for Cultural Arts Services for the Fiscal Year 2007-2008. Funding in the amount of $5,911,021 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Proposed Budget for the Cultural Arts Fund for cultural arts contracts; $33,794 is expected in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Texas Commission on the Arts Subgranting Program grant for a total of $5,944,815. Recommended by the Austin Arts Commission.
Resolution No. 20070910-018 awarding contracts for Cultural Arts Services for the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 was approved on Council Member Kim's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070910-018, PDF, 322kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070910-018, Agenda Backup (Austin Arts Commission approved Minutes for July 16, 2007 meeting), PDF, 157kb
20070910-018, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 34kb
20070910-018, Agenda Backup (Exhibit A), PDF, 25kb
20070910-018, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20070910-018, Contract Cover Sheet Part 1 of 2, Media Arts and Literacy Institute, PDF, 26kb
20070910-018, Contract Cover Sheet Part 2 of 2, Tradeswomen Rising Training Center, PDF, 26kb
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