Posting Language
Title
Approve amendments to the Waller Creek Local Government Corporation’s bylaws.
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Lead Department
Watershed Protection Department.
Fiscal Note
There is no fiscal impact.
For More Information:
Thomas Grauzer, Program Coordinator, (512) 552-6837.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
April 28, 2011-Council approved Resolution No. 20110428-014 to authorize the creation of the Waller Creek Local Government Corporation (LGC) and approving the LGC’s articles of incorporation and bylaws.
June 20, 2013-Council approved an ordinance authorizing negotiation and execution of a joint development agreement and related documents between Waller Creek Conservancy, the City and the Waller Creek Local Government Corporation concerning the revitalization of the Waller Creek District.
December 11, 2014-Council approved a resolution amending the Waller Creek Local Government Corporation's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws to appoint additional directors to the board of the corporation.
May 24, 2018-Council approved an ordinance authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Waller Creek District Joint Design, Development, Management and Operation Agreement and related documents between the City of Austin, Waller Creek Conservancy, and the Waller Creek Local Government Corporation concerning the revitalization of the Waller Creek District; approving the Amended Design Plan; and waiving certain City Code provisions relating to naming of features and new facilities within the District in furtherance of the agreements between the parties.
May 24, 2018-Council approved a resolution amending the Waller Creek Local Government Corporation's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws to appoint one additional City Manager designee as a director to the board of the corporation from the City of Austin.
June 6, 2018-Council approved a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the expansion of the Waller Creek Local Government Corporation to ensure a broader range of community stakeholders.
August 27, 2020-Council approved a resolution delegating authority to the Waller Creek Local Government Corporation to make certain procurement determinations and to authorize the negotiation, award, and execution of City contracts necessary for the design and construction of the projects within the Waller Creek District.
Additional Backup Information:
The City created the Waller Creek Local Government Corporation (LGC) in 2011 to implement the financing, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of certain public improvements related to the Waller Creek Redevelopment Project. This item will approve amendments to the LGC’s bylaws that will clarify meeting and public participation protocols, amend how meetings are scheduled, and address issues related to the LGC’s board of directors.