City Council Gets Some Breathing Room on the Budget

Austin bounced back from COVID with what City Manager Spencer Cronk called “spectacular economic growth.” How spectacular?

"...3.5%, which was lawmakers' best guess of the statewide rate of inflation. Austin, you may have noticed, costs more..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Taxes

Too high, too low, just right -- or all of the above?

"...tells me.) But there's no arguing that Austin's tax rate isn't high enough to cover what the city spends;..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

After months of talking about it, City Manager Toby Futrell finally makes official her proposal to bridge the city's $57 million budget gap.

"...Council will at 2pm be formally briefed on the proposal -- likely to be the first phase of a..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Beside the Point: All the Arguments That Fit

City Council agenda packed with volatile materials

"...last of the Texas Facilities Com­mis­sion's "Capitol Area Development Strategy" (TFC's latest grand plan to redevelop half a dozen..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Headlines

"...a spotlight on Austin Energy governance – a pending proposal (first reading only) to create an independent board, and..."

April 12, 2013 News Feature

Council Backs New Housing on City-Owned Crestview Site

Multiuse proposal includes 344 housing units, plus service and retail space

"...The Crestview Village proposal from 3423 Holdings includes 344 housing units; 165 of..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin's Energy Future ... and You!

Citizens to play a large role in determining where Austin gets its energy in the future

"...some of these tough choices. Mayor Will Wynn and AE General Manager Roger Duncan on Tuesday announced details of..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Council: Valentine's Day Expenses

Budget discussion, Little Woodrow's, Austin Energy, and more

"...That meant that Cole's initial proposal to earmark $4 million for "property tax relief" was..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Wasted Energy

Why the 11th-hour 'action' against AE's generation plan?

"...Energy's generation plan, a guide for the utility to generate 35% of its power through renewable sources by 2020,..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Council: Come as You Are

Council gets back to business with 178 items on the agenda

"...10 districts, as well as a major transportation bond proposal (language to be determined) and a few neighboring jurisdictions..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Water Fall

Between Austin Water's conservation goals and its execution ... lies a shadow

"...utility faces budget season. Despite eight years of consecutive rate hikes, Austin Water struggles with waning revenues it attributes..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...spin off its Austin-based semiconductor manufacturing business as a separate company, part of the struggling tech giant's attempt to..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Everything's Coming Up Green for City Employees in Better-Than-Expected Budget

Cronk: "We can be both lucky and good"

"...doesn't mean everyone is happy! While the fiscal 2023 proposal does some good and avoids much that is bad,..."

July 15, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Council: Still a Road Show

Council is deep in budget deliberations

"...work session was to set the "maximum" property tax rate – that is, drawing the top line before setting..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Then There's This: Excuse My Biomass

Revisiting the city's decision to hook up with a chip-burning plant

"...midst of a council election season and an electric rate case. The 100-megawatt facility near Nacodoches is scheduled to..."

April 6, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

The Action's in Place 3

Shade, Tovo, Nofziger race most watched and closely contested

"...year, declining to raise property taxes to the "rollback" rate (the highest increase allowed without a special election). "It..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Council: It Never Rains but It Pours

How moving quickly on buyouts for the nearly 300 Onion Creek homeowners went unresolved

"...way to address the delays – Council punted that proposal until they get more information, hopefully in advance of..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...oversaw Solid Waste Services. Austin's other two ACMs are Michael McDonald and Laura Huffman. Both Huffman and Garza were..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...GOP sheriff candidate Duane McNeill, all-but-official new U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, and state representative and congressional hopeful Arlene Wohlgemuth...."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Preview: The Budget ... and Everything Else

After a daylong budget work session, the Council still have a lot to take on

"...might affect budgeting decisions and the all-important property tax rate (see "Happy Times ... in Moderation," April 26)...."

May 3, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Jan. 13-20

"...AUSTIN ENERGY FORUM: RATE REVIEW OVER­VIEW In anticipation of upcoming electric-rate hikes, to..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature

Public Notice: Council’s Last Stand

Next week’s meeting tries to tie up some loose ends

"...Notable on Thursday's regular session agenda is another effort..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Hitting the Budget Barbells

The annual city budget workouts begin, and you're all invited

"...Library services, and more. About $28 million of reduction proposals were implemented last year, largely through cutting unfilled city..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...today (Thursday) in a month -- including Austin Energy's proposal to set a new (and higher) rate for future..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines

"...9), with more roiling discussion of Austin Ener­gy's proposed rate changes (public hearing at 6pm, and another one likely..."

Feb. 10, 2012 News Feature

Somebody Needs a Nap

Profit vs. Conservation

"...Councilmember Jackie Goodman threatened to vote against the proposal, because she had expected the day's item to be..."

Dec. 18, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

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