Latest Headlines for Tuesday, September 25
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 by Jo Clifton
City Hall
Health department audit shows flaws in system
Austin Public Health’s contracts with the African American Youth Harvest Foundation do not require sufficient documentation to allow the department to adequately monitor the contracts, according to a draft audit report released Monday.In criticizing the health department’s monitoring of the…
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 by Jack Craver
Elections
Council candidates offer different ideas on housing policy
The decision by Mayor Steve Adler and City Council last month to abandon CodeNEXT, a proposed rewrite of the Land Development Code, reflected the deep divisions in the community over the prospect of increased residential density in single-family neighborhoods.However, in…
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 by Jessi Devenyns
Land Development Code
At the Environmental Commission, man-made islands get man-made variances
There are few undeveloped lots along Lake Austin. However, those that are find themselves uniquely positioned as a clean slate that is ideal for a new, modern home – except when the lot is the wrong shape.Just underneath Mt. Bonnell…
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 by DaLyah Jones
Budget
Travis County commissioners expected to vote on Sendero budget
The Travis County Commissioners Court is scheduled to vote this morning on Central Health’s budget, which includes money for the nonprofit Sendero Health Plans.Central Health’s board of managers voted Saturday to allocate $26 million to Sendero Health Plans in Fiscal…
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 by Ryan Thornton
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TipSheets
TipSheet: Travis County, 9.25.18
The Travis County Commissioners Court will meet Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. As part of our efforts to keep the community politically informed, here are a few items selected from the agenda. The County Clerk’s Office hosts a copy of…
Monday, September 24, 2018 by Jessi Devenyns
Planning
Camelback project narrowly receives Environmental Commission’s approval
After nearly four and a half hours of testimony and discussion, and two votes due to some confusion over the conditions attached to a motion, the Environmental Commission endorsed the environmental superiority of the Camelback PUD, the controversial planned unit…
