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Friday, August 16, 2019 by Chad Swiatecki
City Hall
Audit finds ongoing delays, data problems for Development Services Department
The Office of the City Auditor has found that the city’s Development Services Department is still failing to meet on-time and customer satisfaction goals in its permitting process, even after making changes suggested in a 2015 report that found profound…
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 by Jessi Devenyns
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Animal advocates call for redo of animal services officer hiring process
With a nearly $14 million budget and 15,843 animals coming through its doors last year, the Austin Animal Center has worked hard to achieve the title of the nation’s largest “no-kill” shelter.However, animal advocates are worried that the finalist candidates…
Thursday, July 18, 2019 by Chad Swiatecki
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City moving toward greater scrutiny, and possible rent hikes, on nonprofit leases
Nonprofit organizations operating on city properties will likely be expected to put a dollar value on the services they provide to the community, and could face higher rents after years of lease agreements at far below market rate.In May, the…
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 by Jo Clifton
City Hall
Guernsey announces retirement
After 34 years with the city of Austin, Greg Guernsey, director of the Planning and Zoning Department, announced his retirement Tuesday. Guernsey’s last official day is July 31, but he’s planning to take vacation time, so his last day in…
Monday, July 8, 2019 by Austin Monitor
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Brent Lloyd’s statement in response to allegations
Editor’s Note: On June 3, three members of the Board of Adjustment filed a complaint with the State Bar of Texas alleging that former City Attorney Brent Lloyd had violated the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct by simultaneously representing…
Friday, June 28, 2019 by Ryan Thornton
City Hall
Sobering center loses director as operations stabilize
Barely a year after the Austin-Travis County Sobering Center opened its doors downtown, Rhonda Patrick, executive director of the center, has announced her resignation.The Sobering Center, a nonprofit local governmental corporation, was formed through an interlocal agreement with Travis County…
