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Commissioners approve new hires, land use division

In a split decision, Travis County Commissioners voted 3-2 to spend money from this year’s allocated funds to hire two full-time employees that would head up a new division within the County Attorney’s Office concentrating specifically on county land use…

Uncategorized • By Jacob Cottingham • Apr 21, 2010

Renewal Board urges city to act on East Austin redevelopment

The Urban Renewal Board has given city leaders a gentle, yet firm, push towards a discussion of what needs to happen to build trust and a public process for future development along 11th and 12th streets in East Austin.  …

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Apr 20, 2010

New SWS director outlines plan to bring green industry to Austin

The recently hired director of Austin’s Solid Waste Services department, Bob Gedert, would like to turn the city into a Silicon Valley for green industry. He presented his vision, which calls for a comprehensive local support system for eco-industrial development…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Apr 20, 2010

Cap Metro board approves second agreement for payments to city

Continuing its efforts to put the Austin public transit authority’s financial house back in order, Capital Metro’s board voted Monday on new payment arrangements for a second agreement with the City of Austin.   The vote was a carry-over item…

Uncategorized • By Josh Rosenblatt • Apr 20, 2010

Plans moving forward to construct Waller Creek tunnel

The Waller Creek Master Plan, unveiled at a town hall meeting April 7 to spirited discussion of how to pay for it, aims to create a luxurious pedestrian- and bike-friendly greenbelt stretching from Waterloo Park to Lady Bird Lake.  …

Uncategorized • By John Davidson • Apr 19, 2010

Cap Metro board OKs plan to pay back $51 million owed to city

The Capital Metro Board of Directors approved a plan Thursday to begin reimbursing the city $51.1 million it owes in back payments. Board members approved an amendment to an interlocal agreement with Austin to repay the balance of a one-quarter-cent…

Uncategorized • By Josh Rosenblatt • Apr 16, 2010

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Solid Waste Services to start composting pilot program

The city wants you to compost, and it is willing to throw a little money your way to get you started.   The Solid Waste Services Department is challenging its customers to begin composting their organic waste and to reduce…

Uncategorized • By Mark Richardson • Apr 16, 2010

Planners postpone SOS amendment for mobile home park

The Planning Commission held its collective nose this week and postponed a request for an amendment to the SOS Ordinance for a mobile home park.   The vote was intended to give the Environmental Board time to form a subcommittee…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Apr 16, 2010

New bike boulevard plan raises questions from all sides

The updated proposal for a so-dubbed bicycle boulevard that would be located in downtown Austin took hits from all sides as it made its debut before the city’s Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) on Tuesday. Though the happy middle did make…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Apr 15, 2010

Environmental Board votes yes on Lazy 9 variance request

Finishing a hearing that began last month, the Environmental Board approved a controversial variance request Wednesday night to allow the Lazy 9 Municipal Utility District to construct an effluent detention pond for a West Travis County housing development. Environmentalists oppose the…

Uncategorized • By Mark Richardson • Apr 15, 2010

Storage Depot gets ZAP approval on second try

The owner of a storage facility on MoPac came back for a second bite at the apple at the Zoning and Platting Commission last night, earning approval for a conditional overlay to his existing zoning change to allow additional construction.…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Apr 14, 2010

Sage takes Democratic runoff election

With all ballots counted, the Travis County Clerk’s office reported last night that Karen Sage would be the Democratic nominee for Judge of the 299th District Court. Sage will be running unopposed in November for the seat being vacated by…

Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Apr 14, 2010

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