City of Austin City Council met Aug. 26

Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, District 9 Council Member - City of Austin
Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, District 9 Council Member - City of Austin
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City of Austin City Council met Aug. 26.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.

A. Pre-Selected Agenda Items

A34. A contract for Zilker Café concession management and operation for the Parks and Recreation Department with Legacy Hospitality and Entertainment Group LLC for an initial term of 5 years with up to two 5-year extension options for a total estimated revenue of $1,500,000 for Fiscal Year 2025 to Fiscal Year 2041 for the Operating Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department. Pulled by Council Members Alter and Ellis.

B. Briefings

B1. Flood Readiness. (Jorge Morales, Director – Watershed Protection Department).

C. Council Items of Interest

D. Council Discussion

E. Executive Session

E1.Discuss legal and real estate matters related to the acquisition of approximately 142.754 acres, including buildings of office space, warehouse facilities, parking garages, and storage areas, for Austin Water and other municipal purposes, located at 6500 Tracor Lane. (Private consultation with legal counsel – Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Real Property – Section 551.072 of the Government Code).

E2. Discuss legal issues related to SB 840, which was passed during the 89th Texas Legislative Session, and its impact to multi-family and mixed-use residential development. (Private consultation with legal counsel – Section 551.071 of the Government Code).

Adjourn

https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=457336



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