ZAP says transit part of SMART housing program missing

The Zoning and Platting Commission was far from happy with its vote last week to approve an additional four plats in the 847-home Sheldon subdivision in far South Austin, a project deemed compliant for SMART housing fee waivers.   Sheldon…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Jul 28, 2010

Sheriff, others may take issue with planned Travis County 2011 budget

In the face of plans by Travis County Commissioners to hold the line on new spending in the 2011 budget, Sheriff Greg Hamilton says his department has voluntarily made requested spending cuts for the past two years, but suggests that…

Uncategorized • By Michelle Jimenez • Jul 28, 2010

Watson officially signs on as new head of Cap Metro

Nearly 10 months after Fred Gilliam retired as CEO and president of Capital Metro, the transit authority finally has a new leader. At its meeting yesterday the Cap Metro board of directors voted unanimously to offer the job to Linda…

Uncategorized • By Josh Rosenblatt • Jul 27, 2010

As Jollyville line complexities mount, second WTP 4 line put on hold

The smaller of two main transmission lines that would run from Austin’s new water treatment plant is being put on hold for the time being. That news came from Department of Public Works project manager Stacie Long in her testimony…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Jul 27, 2010

Some Council members question bond proposal for boardwalk

As the city manager and city staff prepare to bring the final proposal for a potential $90 million transportation bond package before City Council this Thursday, some Council Members still have questions about the value and timing of the proposal’s…

Uncategorized • By Josh Rosenblatt • Jul 27, 2010

Commission backs expanding multi-family, commercial recycling

The Solid Waste Advisory Commission, after several months of study and debate, completed work last week on a recommendation to expand the city’s recycling program to include all commercial and multi-family properties over the next few years.   The commission…

Uncategorized • By Mark Richardson • Jul 26, 2010

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Homeowners, neighborhood battle over Bradford-Nohra house again

A battle over property rights between a home owner and the Hyde Park neighborhood has gone through the legal process and returned to Square 1.   The owner of a home on Avenue G that has been at the center…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Jul 26, 2010

Central Health ready to issue bonds for North Austin health center

Central Health, formerly known as the Travis County Healthcare District, is on track to issue $18 million in bonds this fall to build a new health center in North Central Austin. Planning for the center began in 2008.   Officials…

Uncategorized • By Michelle Jimenez • Jul 23, 2010

Council panel seeks legal advice before changing No Sit/No Lie Ordinance

Citing a recent study by Texas RioGrande Legal Aide that found that the city’s current No Sit/No Lie Ordinance could be challenged under the Americans With Disabilities Act, advocacy group House the Homeless convinced a Council subcommittee yesterday to delay…

Uncategorized • By Josh Rosenblatt • Jul 23, 2010

Ott: Weiss to lead Austin Energy, be highest-paid city employee

It’s official: Larry Weis will become Austin Energy’s next leader and the city’s highest-paid employee.   City Manager Marc Ott announced at a news conference Thursday that he has appointed Weis, general manager of the Turlock Irrigation District in Central…

Uncategorized • By Michelle Jimenez • Jul 23, 2010

ZAP approves task force recommendations on historic landmark limits

Recommendations on short-term limits to historic landmarks sailed through the Zoning and Platting Commission Tuesday night, although Chair Betty Baker firmly rejected a recommendation by a new task force that would put those limits under a sunset provision by the…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Jul 22, 2010

Homeless groups face opposition to enlarging no-sit/no-lie exceptions

A Council subcommittee can expect a united front today in opposition to expanding exceptions to the city’s no-sitting/no-lying-down ordinance.   Richard Troxell of House the Homeless has lobbied hard to expand exceptions to downtown’s no-sit/no-lie ordinance after his survey of…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Jul 22, 2010

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