CapMetro subsidiary makes ‘final’ offer to union members

Officials with the company that deals with Capital Metro’s unionized employees say they have made their “best and final” contract offer to the members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091. The announcement came after two days of talks last…

Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Sep 15, 2008

Task force recommends voluntary energy upgrade program

Almost every building in Austin would be subject to an energy efficiency audit in the next few years if the recommendations of the Energy Efficient Upgrades Task Force were put into effect by the City Council. The 27-member group completed…

Uncategorized • By Mark Richardson • Sep 15, 2008

Coffee shop parking raises saloon owner's hackles

It was an interesting choice for members of the Board of Adjustment Monday night. They could see the Emerald City Press coffee shop as either an environmentally friendly, politically correct business or an upstart bar and restaurant that could ruin…

Uncategorized • By Mark Richardson • Sep 15, 2008

County approves southern realignment of William Cannon

Travis County Commissioners have approved a southern realignment of the future William Cannon Drive through southeastern Travis County, a move that will benefit one developer but also provide a cost-sharing scenario when the expensive road is eventually extended. Although commissioners…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Sep 12, 2008

Capital Metro plans for larger, faster bus system

With rail service scheduled to begin in the near future and high fuel prices driving up ridership, Capital Metro is poised to introduce its next big thing in transportation — bus rapid transit service. Todd Hemingson, Capital Metro’s Vice President…

Uncategorized • By Mark Richardson • Sep 12, 2008

City prepares to host Ike evacuees, watching for heavy weather

The City of Austin opened its first evacuation shelter late Wednesday night at the Delco center for people fleeing the Texas coast ahead of Hurricane Ike. Officials say the regional shelter plan has identified 75 locations that could house evacuees,…

Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Sep 12, 2008

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Clean water program headed toward successful completion

Officials with the Austin Clean Water Program, begun in 2001 in response to an Environmental Protection Agency order to bring the city’s sewer system up to standards, are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. And…

Uncategorized • By Mark Richardson • Sep 11, 2008

Dunkerley forms PAC to fight Stop Domain Subsidies campaign

Former Austin Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley and local business owner Bobby Jenkins have founded a new political action committee designed to fight the Stop Domain Subsidies campaign. The new PAC, called Keeping Austin’s Word, will campaign against Proposition 2…

Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Sep 11, 2008

Travis Commissioners review new FEMA flood plain map

Come hell or high water, Travis County Commissioners will pass a new flood plain map by Sept. 26, but it could come with some pain to certain homeowners. Current flood plain regulations in Travis County are more than 30 years…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Sep 10, 2008

SOS wins major court victory in fight to survive

A Travis County District Judge has tossed out the original ruling from a 2004 court case that forced the Save Our Springs Alliance into bankruptcy court last year. District Judge Margaret Cooper ruled late Monday that a judgment forcing SOS…

Uncategorized • By Mark Richardson • Sep 10, 2008

CAMPO panel names Mike Manor to agency board

CAMPO’s Transportation Policy Board, in a low-key meeting run by Vice Chair Cynthia Long, appointed Mike Manor to the Capital Metro board and talked about the one issue that has become a consistent theme of most meetings: money. Manor will…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Sep 9, 2008

Council adds to social services, OKs 2009 City Budget

It took just one hour to put the finishing touches on next year’s City of Austin budget on Monday, with Council Members making a few minor additions to the $2.8 billion proposal put forth by City Manager Marc Ott.  …

Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Sep 9, 2008

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