Travis County officials begin to survey fire damage, aid options

Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe has applied to the Governor’s office for state disaster assistance in the wake of the Labor Day weekend fires. County officials are still waiting to hear from federal authorities about whether the region will be…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Sep 14, 2011

Council passes $2.8 billion FY2012 budget after long day of discussions

It took the members of the Austin City Council the better part of an hour to approve the city’s FY 2011 budget last September. It took them the better part of a day to take action on the FY 2012…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Sep 13, 2011

Police budget talk spurs Leffingwell attack on Spelman

Council took a lengthy side-track on Monday when its members used a discussion about the city’s FY2012 budget to explore just what Austinites need in a police force. Council Member Bill Spelman gave his colleagues a fairly lengthy Power Point…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Sep 13, 2011

ZAP postpones action on subdivision near planned F1 facility

Anticipating many similar cases on the horizon, the Zoning and Platting Commission was reluctant to approve a proposed subdivision near the site of the Circuit of the Americas Formula One track in southeastern Travis County.   There are currently no…

Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Sep 12, 2011

Travis tells federal judges GOP-drawn redistricting map is unfair

Travis County protested its representation in state redistricting maps before a federal three-judge panel in San Antonio last week, emphasizing that no single Congressional district now represents the county’s common interests.   Travis County’s testimony stretched across two days, drilling…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Sep 12, 2011

Preliminary auditor’s report verifies much of WTP4 cost analysis

City Auditor Kenneth Mory has made a preliminary finding that verifies many of the costs outlined by Camp Dresser McKee for mothballing the city’s Water Treatment Plant 4, currently under construction. According to a document obtained by In Fact Daily,…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Sep 12, 2011

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Commission rejects homeowner’s bid to build out garage

Homeowner Michael McGowan picked the wrong commission if he expected easy approval of his garage conversion at the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission this week.   McGowan had the support of 31 of his surrounding neighbors for his construction proposal:…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Sep 9, 2011

Advocates object to Town Lake shelter alliance with Houston facility

A failed attempt to share the burden on overtaxed animal shelters may have the city re-evaluating its emergency plans.   On Sept. 5, Town Lake Animal Center (TLAC) accepted an offer from Houston SPCA to take on up to 60…

Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Sep 9, 2011

Martinez joins chorus criticizing fire chief over absence during fires

Council Member Mike Martinez, a former firefighter and union leader, joined the chorus of criticism of Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr Wednesday, saying she should have returned early from her vacation to lead her department during the devastating Labor Day…

Uncategorized • By Jo Clifton • Sep 8, 2011

Document reveals dramatic level of LCRA debt on water systems

It could take more than $231 million to pay down the debt that the Lower Colorado River Authority has amassed on the 29 water and wastewater systems it aims to sell, according to documents obtained by In Fact Daily. That…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Sep 8, 2011

Information on new purchasing website could save city thousands

A recent effort by the City of Austin’s Purchasing Office to make much of the information produced by city procurement efforts available on the city’s website could save tax payers thousands of dollars. The move will be completed on October…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Sep 7, 2011

Wildfires continue to burn in Bastrop, while other areas assess damage

Wildfires sweeping through Central Texas, and particularly those in the Bastrop area, have affected thousands of people, including former Austin Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley.   On Tuesday morning, Dunkerley had heard news that fire had destroyed her home in…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Sep 7, 2011

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