Committee: AWU should cut contributions to general fund during drought

Austin Water Utility should cut back on its contributions to the city’s general fund during drought conditions, according to recommendations by a committee formed to find ways to keep the utility financially healthy.   The Joint Committee on Austin Water…

Resources • By Kara Nuzback • May 30, 2014

Appraisal District chief emphasizes differences with Travis County

The Travis County Commissioner’s Court got a lesson in the inner workings of the Travis Central Appraisal District Tuesday. The Commissioner’s Court has been criticized recently for seemingly washing its hands of the public’s outcry at the steep rise in…

Development • By Beth Cortez-Neavel • May 29, 2014

Lyft bypasses city program, to begin rideshare operations today

In a surprise move, the rideshare company Lyft has announced it will launch Austin operations today. The company is apparently leapfrogging the Austin City Council’s May 15 decision to develop a pilot program for Lyft and other rideshare companies, also…

Transportation • By Jenny Blair • May 29, 2014

Council members angry over lack of notice on salary overpayment

Members of the Council’s Audit and Finance Committee expressed frustration and disapproval Wednesday over the city’s $239,000 overpayment to a city employee and the failure of City Auditor Kenneth Mory to tell them about it.   Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl…

Local Politics • By Elizabeth Pagano • May 29, 2014

Travis County Commissioners Court spending for May 27, 2014

Here is a detailed look at how much money Travis County Commissioners spent this week:   ·       Approved $7,500.00 for a County Cash Match grant accompanying a $17,000.00 grant awarded to the Travis County Historical Commission by the U.S. Department…

Local Government • By Austin Monitor • May 28, 2014

Landmark Commission backs historic zoning for Clarksville house

The Historic Landmark Commission took a stand against a proposed Clarksville demolition last week, deciding the history of the house deserved formal recognition.   The structure, located at 1622 West 10th Street, was home to John and Mary Freeman. During…

Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • May 28, 2014

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Climate change report prepared for Austin predicts weather extremes

The first indications of how climate change likely will affect Austin in the coming decades are beginning to emerge. A just-completed report by City of Austin staff sets out some sobering scenarios of potential future conditions. Extremes of heat, drought…

Resources • By Bill McCann • May 28, 2014

Council spending

Here is a detailed look at how much money the Council spent this week:   ·       $4,500,000 to Stanley Consultants Inc. to provide engineering services for Austin Energy’s Electric Service Delivery. ·       $3,111,207 to Clark Equipment Company DBA Bobcat Company,…

Local Politics • By Austin Monitor • May 27, 2014

Council reviews Central Corridor Study’s report on Urban Rail

The Austin City Council got a look Thursday at Project Connect’s Central Corridor Study recommendations for the city’s proposed high-capacity transit line, its initial route and its price tag.   Project leader Kyle Keahey told Council members the study team…

Local Politics • By Jenny Blair • May 27, 2014

Austin Water Utility proposes ‘meaty’ cuts to balance FY2015 budget

A struggling Austin Water Utility moved forward with tough cuts at the latest meeting of the Joint Committee on AWU’s Financial Plan.   Right now, AWU has several options on the table for next year’s budget. The utility’s latest proposal…

Resources • By Elizabeth Pagano • May 27, 2014

Council members concerned about handling of employee overpayment

Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and Council Member Bill Spelman, who both sit on the Council’s Audit and Finance Committee, as well as a local attorney with expertise in employment law, have expressed concern over the city’s handling of an…

Local Politics • By Michael Kanin • May 23, 2014

Council makes progress on Vested Rights Ordinance, with work to go

City Council members made some progress on the city’s new Vested Rights Ordinance Thursday, though it seems they are not close to completing their work on the full ordinance.   Council members conditionally passed part of the ordinance unanimously in…

Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • May 23, 2014

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