City Hall
Thursday, October 22, 2020 by Jo Clifton
City Hall
Audit and Finance considers Code Department’s present, with an eye toward the future
When City Council members voted to reduce the Austin Police Department budget, they promised to reassign some duties police have previously handled, but it was not clear which departments would take up those burdens. However, at least some Council members were…
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 by Ryan Thornton
City Hall
Commission sends back public art guidelines
The city’s Art in Public Places guidelines are being revised this year for improved legibility, formatting and a stronger focus on equity. They have not been updated since 2004 and most of the changes are uncontroversial, but the Arts Commission…
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 by Jo Clifton
City Hall
Audit: Austin Code employee abused his position
After receiving an anonymous tip, investigators with the Office of the City Auditor discovered that a hiring manager in Austin Code’s finance division was using his position to try to advance a romantic relationship based on a promise to hire…
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 by Ryan Thornton
City Hall
City identifies Downtown Community Court east side location
After considering the available options, the city is ready to make the first move to relocate the Downtown Austin Community Court across Interstate 35 into a planned three-story building at 1719 E. Second St. The city intends to bring a…
Monday, October 19, 2020 by Jackson Barton
City Hall
Animal Advisory Commission votes down euthanasia code amendment
The city animal shelter must wait two business days before euthanizing a pet and must give other shelters or former owners the chance to claim the pet. A recent vote by the Animal Advisory Commission will ensure the rules stay…
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 by Jo Clifton
City Hall
Audit: Ex-employee stole $1.3 million from city
Randall Whited, a former employee of Austin Public Library, stole at least $1.3 million from the city by purchasing printer toner with a city credit card and reselling it online, according to an investigation released by the Office of the City…
