September 12, 2011 Austin City Council Budget Adoption Reading
Budget Adoption Reading of the Austin City Council
September 12, 2011
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 63kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 24kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the budget adoption reading meeting of September 12, 2011 were approved on the 22nd day of September 2011 on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Tovo's second on a 7-0 vote
Minutes- Budget Adoption Reading, 321kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 382kb
Video
Play video - September 12, 2011
Agenda Items - September 12, 2011
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Item 1 - September 12, 2011
Authorize execution of a power purchase agreement with Duke Energy Generation Services, Houston, TX, for a term of up to twenty-five years for up to 200 megawatts of wind-generated electricity in an estimated amount of $27,000,000 per year, for an estimated total contract amount of $675,000,000.
The motion authorizing the execution of a power purchase agreement with Duke Energy Generation Services was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110912-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 2 - September 12, 2011
Authorize execution of a power purchase agreement with MAP Royalty Inc., Palo Alto, CA, for a term of up to twenty-five years for up to 91 megawatts of wind-generated electricity in an estimated amount of $15,000,000 per year, for an estimated total contract amount of $375,000,000.
The motion authorizing the execution of a power purchase agreement with Map Royalty Inc. was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110912-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 3 - September 12, 2011
Authorize the City Manager, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 20110310-003, to proceed with a request for Council action regarding a power purchase agreement with Iberdrola Renewables, Inc., for a term of up to twenty-five years for up to 200 megawatts of wind-generated electricity in an estimated amount of $29,000,000 per year, for a total estimated contract amount of $725,000,000.
The motion authorizing the City Manager to proceed with a request for Council action regarding a power purchase agreement with Iberdrola Renewables, Inc. was approve on Council Member Cole motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais. The motion to close the public hearing on the budget was approved on Council Member Riley's motion, Mayor Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110912-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 4 - September 12, 2011
Staff budget presentation with council discussion regarding Fiscal Year 2011-2012 budget.
The presentation was made by Ed Van Eenoo, Budget Officer, and Leslie Browder, Chief Financial Officer.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110912-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 5 - September 12, 2011
Approve an ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on September 30, 2012.
Ordinance No. 20110912-005, with amendments, was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote. Council Member Tovo recused herself on the portion of the amendments dealing with Theatre Action Project which is included in the contracts for Cultural Arts Services.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110912-005, PDF, 21kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110912-005, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 16kb
20110912-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 84kb
20110912-005, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 35kb
Item 6 - September 12, 2011
Approve an ordinance adopting the Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on September 30, 2012.
Ordinance No. 20110912-005, with staff amendments, was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110912-006, PDF, 21kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110912-006, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 16kb
20110912-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 85kb
Item 7 - September 12, 2011
Approve an ordinance authorizing fees, fines, and other charges to be set or charged by the City for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on September 30, 2012.
Ordinance No. 20110912-005, with amendments, was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110912-007, PDF, 5.6mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110912-007, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20110912-007, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 615kb
20110912-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 84kb
20110912-007, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 33kb
Item 8 - September 12, 2011
Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
The motion to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110912-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 84kb
Item 9 - September 12, 2011
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Fire Department; eliminating positions; establishing pay rates; and repealing Ordinance No. 20100913-006 relating to Fire Department classifications and positions.
Ordinance No. 20110912-009 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110912-009, PDF, 51kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110912-009, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (2011-2012 AFD Classification), PDF, 23kb
20110912-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
20110912-009, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 13kb
Item 10 - September 12, 2011
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Police Department, creating certain positions, and repealing Ordinance No. 20100913-007 relating to police department classifications and positions.
Ordinance No. 20110912-010 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110912-010, PDF, 66kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110912-010, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (2011-2012 APD Budget Classification), PDF, 22kb
20110912-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
20110912-010, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 13kb
Item 11 - September 12, 2011
Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from November 2006 Proposition 1 General Obligation bonds to be issued for expenditures in the amount of $3,200,000 related to sidewalks and traffic signals; to reimburse itself from November 2006 Proposition 2 General Obligation bonds to be issued for expenditures in the amount of $16,300,000 related to watershed protection master plan projects; to reimburse itself from November 2006 Proposition 3 General Obligation bonds to be issued for expenditures in the amount of $18,170,000 related to parks facilities improvements and renovations, parkland acquisition, playscapes, pool improvements and renovations, and trails; to reimburse itself from November 2006 Proposition 4 General Obligation bonds to be issued for expenditures in the amount of $6,000,000 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 $6,649,505 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 $66,000,000 related to a new central library; to reimburse itself from November 2010 Proposition 1 General Obligation bonds to be issued for expenditures in the amount of $33,710,000 related to pedestrian improvements, bikeways, street reconstruction, mobility enhancements and traffic signals; and to reimburse itself from Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $34,745,000 for expenditures related to closed landfill remediation projects, Harold Court remediation, and the Waller Creek Tunnel.
Resolution No. 20110912-011 was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110912-011, PDF, 100kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110912-011, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 19kb
20110912-011, Agenda Backup: GO Bond Reimburse Res Fiscal Note 9-12-11, PDF, 34kb
20110912-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 104kb
Item 12 - September 12, 2011
Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations in an aggregate maximum principal amount of $130,000,000 for expenditures related to the acquisition, construction, distribution, production, transmission, and support of electric utility capital improvement projects.
Resolution No. 20110912-012 was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110912-012, PDF, 38kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110912-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 8kb
20110912-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 73kb
Item 13 - September 12, 2011
Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations to be issued through October 2012 for acquisition, construction, relocation, and rehabilitation costs in an aggregate maximum principal amount of $250,000,000 related to Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Austin Water Utility Capital Improvement Projects.
Resolution No. 20110912-013 was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110912-013, PDF, 37kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110912-013, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 8kb
20110912-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 14 - September 12, 2011
Approve an ordinance adopting and levying a property (ad valorem) tax rate for the City of Austin for Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
Ordinance No. 20110912-014 adopting and levying a property (ad valorem) tax rate for the City of Austin for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 of 48.11 cents per one hundred dollars ($100) of valuation, was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion and Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second. It passed on a roll call vote of 7-0.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110912-014, PDF, 135kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110912-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 23kb
20110912-014, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Austin Property Tax Exemptions), PDF, 10kb
20110912-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 15 - September 12, 2011
Approve a resolution adopting the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) 2011-2012 Marketing Plan and Proposed Budget in the amount of $9,897,787, setting the contract payment from the City to ACVB in an amount not to exceed $8,036,337 for the Fiscal Year 2011-2012, and directing the City Manager to file the approved documents with the City Clerk's office as required by the Texas Tax Code.
Resolution No. 20110912-015 was approved on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110912-015, PDF, 16kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110912-015, Agenda Backup: ACVB Proposed Budget FY12, PDF, 16kb
20110912-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 18kb
20110912-015, Agenda Backup: Exhibit (11-12 ACVB Mktg Plan), PDF, 4.0mb
20110912-015, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (Tourism and Promotion Fund), PDF, 37kb
20110912-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 87kb
Item 16 - September 12, 2011
Approve a resolution awarding contracts for Cultural Arts Services for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 in an amount not to exceed $5,417,201.
Resolution No. 20110912-016 was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote. Council Member Tovo recused herself on the portion of the Cultural Arts contract dealing with the Cultural Arts-Theatre Action Project.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110912-016, PDF, 734kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110912-016, Agenda Backup: DRAFT Resolution, PDF, 18kb
20110912-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
20110912-016, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 21kb
20110912-016, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 18kb
Item 17 - September 12, 2011
Approve an ordinance related to the compensation for municipal court judges. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Bill Spelman)
Ordinance No. 20110912-017 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110912-017, PDF, 28kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110912-017, Agenda Backup: Budget Ordinance (Judge Pay), PDF, 18kb
20110912-017, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
20110912-017, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 19kb
Item 18 - September 12, 2011
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will re-convene.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 19 - September 12, 2011
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' meeting of the Mueller Local Government Corporation. Following adjournment of the MLGC Board meeting the City Council will re-convene.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
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