1. Welcome and opening remarks by the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors. 2. Opportunity for public comment – See Notes at the end of this agenda. 3. Welcome newly appointed Board Member and administer the oath of office.
Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the initial payment to the Regional Infrastructure Fund.
Authorize a procurement of a firm to provide pay-by-mail, violations processing, collections and customer service.
Approve Work Authorization No. 14 with Kapsch Inc. for system integration services related to the SH 45 SW Project.
Executive Director Comments. A. SH 71 Express opening. B. Report on the Texas A&M Transportation Institute's high level assessment of the Wire One Austin Urban Gondola proposal led by CapMetro. C. New employee introduction. D. Report on the March 2017 investor meetings.
Under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the Board may recess into a closed meeting (an executive session) to deliberate any item on this agenda if the Chairman announces the item will be deliberated in executive session and identifies the section or sections of Chapter 551 that authorize meeting in executive session. A final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in executive session will be made only after the Board reconvenes in an open meeting. The Board may deliberate the following items in executive session if announced by the Chairman: 15. Discuss acquisition of one or more parcels or interests in real property needed for the Bergstrom Expressway (183 South) Project and related legal issues, including consideration of the use of eminent domain to condemn property, pursuant to §551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property) and §551.071 (Consultation With Attorney). 16. Discuss legal issues related to claims by or against the Mobility Authority; pending or contemplated litigation and any related settlement offers; or other matters as authorized by §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney). 17. Discuss legal issues relating to procurement and financing of Mobility Authority transportation projects, as authorized by §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney). 18. Discuss personnel matters as authorized by §551.074 (Personnel Matters).
19. Consideration of the use of eminent domain to condemn property: Declare a public necessity to acquire the following described parcels of land, or interests therein, for the 183 South (Bergstrom Expressway) Project; and with respect to each such parcel or interest therein, authorize any of the following actions: (i) acquisition through negotiation or by the use of eminent domain to condemn the parcel or interest therein; (ii) execution of a contract to purchase, and (ii) execution of a possession and use agreement: A. Parcel E13B of the 183 South (Bergstrom Expressway) Project, a 0.044 acre parcel of real estate, owned by New Century Investment, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, located at 6000 FM 969, Austin TX 78724. B. Parcel 118 of the 183 South (Bergstrom Expressway) Project, a 0.688 acre parcel of land, owned by the City of Austin, located at the Southeast corner of Ed Bluestein Blvd (U.S. Highway 183) and Smith Road, Austin, TX 78721. 20. Adjourn Meeting.
1. Welcome and opening remarks by the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors. 2. Opportunity for public comment – See Notes at the end of this agenda. 3. Welcome newly appointed Board Member and administer the oath of office.
Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the initial payment to the Regional Infrastructure Fund.
Authorize a procurement of a firm to provide pay-by-mail, violations processing, collections and customer service.
Approve Work Authorization No. 14 with Kapsch Inc. for system integration services related to the SH 45 SW Project.
Executive Director Comments. A. SH 71 Express opening. B. Report on the Texas A&M Transportation Institute's high level assessment of the Wire One Austin Urban Gondola proposal led by CapMetro. C. New employee introduction. D. Report on the March 2017 investor meetings.
Under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the Board may recess into a closed meeting (an executive session) to deliberate any item on this agenda if the Chairman announces the item will be deliberated in executive session and identifies the section or sections of Chapter 551 that authorize meeting in executive session. A final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in executive session will be made only after the Board reconvenes in an open meeting. The Board may deliberate the following items in executive session if announced by the Chairman: 15. Discuss acquisition of one or more parcels or interests in real property needed for the Bergstrom Expressway (183 South) Project and related legal issues, including consideration of the use of eminent domain to condemn property, pursuant to §551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property) and §551.071 (Consultation With Attorney). 16. Discuss legal issues related to claims by or against the Mobility Authority; pending or contemplated litigation and any related settlement offers; or other matters as authorized by §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney). 17. Discuss legal issues relating to procurement and financing of Mobility Authority transportation projects, as authorized by §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney). 18. Discuss personnel matters as authorized by §551.074 (Personnel Matters).
19. Consideration of the use of eminent domain to condemn property: Declare a public necessity to acquire the following described parcels of land, or interests therein, for the 183 South (Bergstrom Expressway) Project; and with respect to each such parcel or interest therein, authorize any of the following actions: (i) acquisition through negotiation or by the use of eminent domain to condemn the parcel or interest therein; (ii) execution of a contract to purchase, and (ii) execution of a possession and use agreement: A. Parcel E13B of the 183 South (Bergstrom Expressway) Project, a 0.044 acre parcel of real estate, owned by New Century Investment, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, located at 6000 FM 969, Austin TX 78724. B. Parcel 118 of the 183 South (Bergstrom Expressway) Project, a 0.688 acre parcel of land, owned by the City of Austin, located at the Southeast corner of Ed Bluestein Blvd (U.S. Highway 183) and Smith Road, Austin, TX 78721. 20. Adjourn Meeting.