Angry words, threats fly following Board of Adjustment ruling

Animosity over the outcome of a request for variance at Monday night’s Board of Adjustment boiled over after the meeting, according to a participant. Scott Perry, a neighbor who spoke against the variance request, told In Fact Daily about the…

Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jul 13, 2011

Travis County votes to wait to adjust 65-and-over property tax exemption

It appears unlikely that senior citizens and disabled people in Travis County will see an increase in their property tax exemption – yet.   The Travis County Commissioners’ Court voted last week to hold off on an increase in the…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Jul 12, 2011

With new money, CAMPO reopens call for road projects

The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Transportation Policy Board has reopened a call for project proposals in light of the state’s decision to issue another $3 billion in road bonds.   That’s a significant total, but the Austin region’s share…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Jul 12, 2011

Posting faux pas postpones first meeting of Formula 1 race committee

There was more than enough disorganization to go around for the Local Organizing Committee of the Circuit of the Americas Monday as its first public meeting was cancelled due to lack of public notice.   As attorney David Armbrust explained…

Uncategorized • By Jo Clifton • Jul 12, 2011

Commission rejects plan for ‘cookie cutter house’ in Mt. Bonnell area

Last week, the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission found little reason to support the expansion of a residence on a major artery to Mt. Bonnell.   Commissioner Chuck Mains, who was in the minority on just about every vote at…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Jul 11, 2011

Water utility highlights WTP4 progress

The Austin Water Utility fired its first defensive shot in what could be the city’s final battle over the fate of the city’s new water treatment plant, known for years as Water Treatment Plant 4.   On Friday, officials from…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Jul 11, 2011

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Health/human services budget facing severe cuts in FY2012

The next fiscal year is shaping up to be a tough one for the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department. Faced with significant reductions in the amount of grant money available from the state and federal governments, and a…

Uncategorized • By Josh Rosenblatt • Jul 8, 2011

Travis Commissioners compromise on route for SH 45 right of way

The Travis County Commissioners Court has reached a compromise with Estancia Hill County developers, who came to court last week hoping to avoid setting aside land for future highway development in the area.   Estancia Hill Country could become the…

Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jul 7, 2011

Municipalities get Travis County support for LCRA utilities purchase effort

The Travis County Commissioners’ Court will contribute $12,000 to the efforts of a consortium of municipalities that will bid to acquire the Lower Colorado River Authority’s municipal water utilities. The court is expected to take further supportive action next week,…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Jul 7, 2011

Environmental Board backtracks on linking variance to donation

The City of Austin’s Environmental Board retracted its award of a $30,000 donation to the Austin Parks Foundation at a special called meeting last week. This time, when the board granted a fill variance sought by local home builders Taylor…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Jul 7, 2011

City staff to suggest tougher historic preservation exemption standards

Changes appear to be in store for the way that the city grants historic zoning.   Staff with the City of Austin’s Planning and Review Department will suggest that the City Council amend its historic preservation ordinance to bring tougher…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Jul 6, 2011

Voters show up to study Precinct One map, support Commissioner Davis

Voters from Travis County’s Precinct One packed the newly-opened Richard E. Scott building in East Austin to support Commissioner Ron Davis, and review proposed redistricting maps last week.   Each of the county’s Commissioners have held meetings to discuss redistricting…

Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jul 6, 2011

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