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Parties near settlement in Austin Energy rate case
Multiple City of Austin sources confirmed for In Fact Daily Tuesday afternoon the that parties are nearing a settlement agreement in the Austin Energy rate case. Though no one would comment on the record about the settlement – or its…
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Feb 26, 2013
Zilker Neighborhood backs South Lamar Goodwill-apartments project
The Zilker Neighborhood Association resoundingly approved an affordable housing project on South Lamar last night. Only one person out of 25 or so in attendance voted against the project, tentatively called the “Skyway Studios,” which will be the result of…
Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 26, 2013
EMS union calls for Levy to resign from Public Safety panel
Ongoing worries about the management of the Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services appear to have turned into a political squabble in advance of negotiations for a new contract for service field personnel. The immediate result is a call…
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Feb 26, 2013
City unveils plans for upgrades to Festival Beach park area
The city unveiled its first conceptual renderings of the 90-acre Festival Beach area on Monday night, taking care to emphasize the importance of public input. Of the neighborhoods across the city, those on the East Side around Festival Beach…
Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Feb 26, 2013
Austin Energy files response to testimony in PUC rate case
Austin Energy’s response to rate case testimony that questions its basic fiscal needs and calculations is a detailed, sometimes brusque refutation of the filings offered by its opponents. Over hundreds of pages, key utility personnel – including Director of…
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Feb 25, 2013
Environmental Board backs plan for changes to Barton Springs pool
The Environmental Board voted last week to recommend a plan for changes to the Barton Springs Pool, including a variance to the Save Our Springs Ordinance to allow a small increase in impervious cover. The plan has been making its…
Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 25, 2013
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City officials ponder if Austin Olympics bid is a good idea
Mayor Lee Leffingwell had not yet received a letter yesterday that is supposedly on its way asking if Austin wants to apply to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, but he was not ready to jump on the bandwagon. On Wednesday,…
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Feb 22, 2013
Austin Energy to dispute PUC staff view on revenue increase
Austin Energy staff will respond today to testimony filed with the state Public Utility Commission critical of the utility’s 2012 rate increase. The response is expected to cover concerns raised by the Office of Public Utility Counsel as well as…
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Feb 22, 2013
Travis Commissioners to vote on trio of affordable housing projects
The Travis County Commissioners Court is looking at a new way to bring affordable housing to areas outside the city. Commissioners will vote next week on whether to endorse three projects seeking competitive housing tax credits from the state. …
Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 22, 2013
Barrientos says he’s not running, endorses Eckhardt for Judge
Former State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos will not run for Travis County Judge after all. Barrientos made that announcement Wednesday morning from the steps of the gazebo at Plaza Saltillo. “I thank you for letting me serve, and for asking…
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Feb 21, 2013
Strama says current session to be his last in Texas Legislature
State Representative Mark Strama (D-Austin) announced Wednesday that he will not seek a sixth term in that office. The news came as part of an entry posted on his Inside the Rail Texas blog. There, Strama also directly addressed…
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Feb 21, 2013
Council okays fee instead of water quality pond on Lake Hills lots
Austin City Council members Thursday ended a 10-year fight about water quality in the Austin Lake Hills subdivision located near Lake Austin. In so doing, they allow – or force, depending on one’s perspective – the owners of six lots…
