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Travis reorganizes administrative operations department

The Travis County Commissioners Court has begun a major reorganization of its former Administrative Operations Department. Among other changes, the move creates a new executive manager for information systems and communications.   In the process, it has taken the three…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Nov 17, 2010

Spelman may delay vote on approval of WTP4 contracts

Although Mayor Lee Leffingwell wants to move forward with a vote on $350 million worth of contracts for Water Treatment Plant 4 on Thursday, plant opponent Council Member Bill Spelman may derail the process.   Spelman told In Fact Daily…

Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Nov 17, 2010

Formula 1 wins approval for variances

Last night, at the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting, attorney Richard Suttle had no difficulty winning approval for cut-and-fill variances on the Formula 1 racetrack site, but it’s clear the racetrack has both friends and foes.   On Thursday, the…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Nov 17, 2010

After years of planning, Hyde Park historic district goes to Council this week

With two days to go before the issue appears on the City Council’s agenda, Hyde Park’s bid for a local historic district faces some opposition from within the neighborhood. Opponents have told In Fact Daily they were planning an immediate…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Nov 16, 2010

Watson calls on Legislative leaders to follow ‘honesty agenda’ on budget

Sen. Kirk Watson (D-Austin) used a legislative briefing on Monday to unveil his three-pronged approach to fixing a Texas budget process he says is badly broken.   Watson made his discontent with the process known during the gubernatorial campaign, calling…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Nov 16, 2010

Three incumbents declare intention to seek re-election

All three Austin City Council members whose terms expire next spring have indicated that they plan to run to keep their seats.  Even through Council Members Chris Riley, Randi Shade and Laura Morrison can’t officially file to run for office…

Uncategorized • By Mark Richardson • Nov 16, 2010

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Enfield zoning swap approved

Council has signed off on swapping zoning on two side-by-side properties on Enfield Road, despite what Council Member Laura Morrison described as a “ping pong petition” opposing the zoning changes. The two properties in question, at 1501 Enfield and 1503…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Nov 15, 2010

Commissioners may split management of new building

Travis County appears headed toward the use of a hybrid project management scheme for the building renovations at its new 700 Lavaca Street property. Though county commissioners court members decided to hold off on specific instructions until their meeting Tuesday,…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Nov 15, 2010

Planning Commission debates, approves YMCA parking lot expansion

The Planning Commission sounded a whole lot like the Environmental Board Tuesday night as commissioners wrestled a second time with the Town Lake YMCA expansion project, this time with Commissioner Dave Anderson on the dais. After much debate, the Commission…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Nov 12, 2010

Commission rejects Water Utility request for full WTP4 authorization

A major funding package that would authorize the remaining construction work for the city’s fourth water treatment facility was recommended for denial by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Wednesday. Its next stop is the City Council, where it will…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Nov 12, 2010

Variances rejected on East Austin property

The Board of Adjustment agreed unanimously this week to reject two variance requests for a contentious East Side property located at 2206 East 14th Street.   David Cancialosi, who spoke on behalf of property owner Jeff Lewis, opened the proceedings…

Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Nov 12, 2010

Minority hiring rules raised at Formula 1 meeting

Yesterday, a representative of a local Hispanic contractors group raised the question of whether the proposed Austin Formula 1 track may be subject to the city’s minority- and women-owned business rules. In remarks made to the Water and Wastewater Commission,…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Nov 11, 2010

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