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Neighbors convince ZAP to scrub car wash plan
Residents of a North Austin neighborhood convinced the Zoning and Platting Commission this week to rule against a zoning change that would have allowed the construction of a new car wash on a currently-vacant tract on Rutherford Lane between IH-35…
Uncategorized • By • Aug 18, 2005
EEOC says physical test discriminates against women The Austin Fire Department has stopped the application process for its current cadet class. Acting Fire Chief Jim Evans cited complaints about the written and oral portions of the entry exam as well as a notice from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that the time limit for the physical portion of the test could unfairly discriminate against female applicants as the reason for the decision.
If the woman who complained to the EEOC files suit—and prevails—it could affect how firefighters are hired in Austin and numerous other cities. “This was not a decision that we made overnight,” said the Chief. “It was a gut-wrenching decision…
Uncategorized • By • Aug 2, 2005
Despite fears, Austin fares well
Legislature did little to change city's ordinances The City of Austin is claiming victory in this year’s Legislature, more for the bills it fought off than in the bills that managed to get passed this session. Typical of most sessions,…
Uncategorized • By • May 31, 2005
Runoff duo proves power of TV
Conventional wisdom would have put Gregg Knaupe, the choice of the Austin Police Association PAC, numerous real estate professionals, the EMS PAC and the city’s employees’ union in the June 11 runoff with Place 3 front-runner Margot Clarke. On Thursday,…
Uncategorized • By • May 9, 2005
Hays County joins struggle for water rules
Rep. Rodriguez once again delays takings bill Northern Hays County has become ground zero in the battle between the state and municipalities over water quality and land use regulations. Rapid population growth in an area that just a decade ago…
Uncategorized • By • May 3, 2005
Toll opponents fail to stop RMA bonds
But judge grants standing so suit can proceed The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) was able to proceed with its bond sale Wednesday after State District Judge Paul Davis refused to grant a temporary restraining order ( TRO) sought…
Uncategorized • By • Mar 3, 2005
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Seaholm proposals showcase music
Public spaces most important party of most proposals Once, the Seaholm Power Plant’s massive oil- and gas-fired generators produced 100 megawatts of electricity, more than enough to power the small but growing City of Austin back in the 1950s and…
Uncategorized • By • Feb 18, 2005
Board seeks to stop vote on water plant today
Panel worried about Balcones Canyonlands Preserve The Environmental Board is requesting that the City Council postpone action today on a request from the water utility to authorize spending $6.5 million for preliminary engineering design services for the Travis Water Treatment…
Uncategorized • By • Feb 17, 2005
The Austin City Council split over proposed amendments to the city's Economic Development Polic y on Thursday, with supporters marshalling enough votes to enact four changes designed to clarify the obligations of companies that receive economic incentives or tax breaks from the City in return for the creation of new jobs.
While an amendment clarifying that companies obtaining incentives waived their right to assert "grandfathering" claims against water quality regulations passed unanimously, the other three changes to the policy caused some of the original disagreements over the idea to resurface. The…
Uncategorized • By • Jan 14, 2005
Wastewater station threatens Town Lake Park schedule
Construction of a temporary wastewater main and tunnel sections planned to relieve the Barton Creek Lift Station may delay work on the new Town Lake Park (TLP), much to the consternation of some park supporters. , division manager for planning,…
Uncategorized • By • Jan 13, 2005
Long Center seeks contract changes
Supporters of the Long Center for the Performing Arts are asking the City Council to extend the time period for construction and decrease the amount that would be immediately available for operation and maintenance of the center. The Council will…
Uncategorized • By • Jan 11, 2005
Council creates Mueller tax increment zone
Funding would pay for infrastructure in redevelopment area Unanimous approval of the Mueller tax-increment reinvestment zone was one of the last actions the Austin City Council took during its final meeting at the Lower Colorado River Authority board room. The…