Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to execute a Fifth Amendment of Lease Agreement amending the description of the leased premises, rental and purpose for the lease which commenced May 22, 1974, originally between the City of Galveston and the Galveston Racquet Club, but assigned December 13, 2012, to Galveston Island Waterpark, LP upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for action approving a lump sum payment to the Port of Galveston in the amount of $6,449,286 for the Port's development of the Downtown Intermodal Transit Terminal, in accordance with the Development and Facilities agreement approved on May 10, 2012. The funding sources are comprised of various grants.
EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, "Consultation with Attorney" to discuss and receive legal advice, concerning potential or contemplated litigation or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code - 1. City Claim No. 12-010; Cause No. 12-CV-0320 - Michael Martini, et al. v. The City of Galveston, Texas, et al.; In the 405th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas; relating to the structure located on the property known as 2402 - 45th Street, Galveston, Texas (former Gerland's). 2. City Claim No. 12-026; Case No. 3:12-CV-0167 - Joe Murphy, et al. v. The City of Galveston, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas—Galveston Division; relating to the structures located on properties known as 1624 Sealy and 1628 Sealy, Galveston, Texas. 3. Claims/Litigation against British Petroleum (BP) in connection with the Deepwater Horizon disaster and oil spill occurring on April 20, 2010. 4. Camp, Dresser, & McKee, Inc. mediation and contract relating to the City of Galveston's Disaster Recovery Housing Program. 5. Interlocal Agreement with the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for a housing development study to facilitate a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Planning Grant. B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072, "Deliberations Regarding Real Property" to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of certain real property located at 5301 Avenue S, Galveston, Galveston County, Texas. C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2), "Consultation with Attorney" on any regular or workshop agenda item requiring confidential, attorney/client advice necessitated by the deliberation or discussion of said item (as needed).
Jan 10, 2013 Council Workshop
Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to execute a Fifth Amendment of Lease Agreement amending the description of the leased premises, rental and purpose for the lease which commenced May 22, 1974, originally between the City of Galveston and the Galveston Racquet Club, but assigned December 13, 2012, to Galveston Island Waterpark, LP upon final approval by the City Attorney.
Consider for action approving a lump sum payment to the Port of Galveston in the amount of $6,449,286 for the Port's development of the Downtown Intermodal Transit Terminal, in accordance with the Development and Facilities agreement approved on May 10, 2012. The funding sources are comprised of various grants.
EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, "Consultation with Attorney" to discuss and receive legal advice, concerning potential or contemplated litigation or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code - 1. City Claim No. 12-010; Cause No. 12-CV-0320 - Michael Martini, et al. v. The City of Galveston, Texas, et al.; In the 405th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas; relating to the structure located on the property known as 2402 - 45th Street, Galveston, Texas (former Gerland's). 2. City Claim No. 12-026; Case No. 3:12-CV-0167 - Joe Murphy, et al. v. The City of Galveston, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas—Galveston Division; relating to the structures located on properties known as 1624 Sealy and 1628 Sealy, Galveston, Texas. 3. Claims/Litigation against British Petroleum (BP) in connection with the Deepwater Horizon disaster and oil spill occurring on April 20, 2010. 4. Camp, Dresser, & McKee, Inc. mediation and contract relating to the City of Galveston's Disaster Recovery Housing Program. 5. Interlocal Agreement with the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for a housing development study to facilitate a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Planning Grant. B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072, "Deliberations Regarding Real Property" to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of certain real property located at 5301 Avenue S, Galveston, Galveston County, Texas. C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2), "Consultation with Attorney" on any regular or workshop agenda item requiring confidential, attorney/client advice necessitated by the deliberation or discussion of said item (as needed).