Post-Flood Report: Mixed 'After Action' Reviews

171 action items needing improvement

"...On Friday, April 11, City Manager Marc Ott released the Austin and Travis County "After Action..."

April 18, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Dem Ol' Railroad Blues

City takes on Project Connect but punts on Auditorium Shores

"...dinner break. (Council also fussed dramatically over City Manager Marc Ott's plan to move the City Auditor's office out..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

APD Shooting Called 'Accidental'

Officer claims accidental shooting, and DOJ asked to investigate

"...afternoon at a City Hall press conference, City Manager Marc Ott announced that he has also requested that the..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Then There's This: AE: The Plot Thickens

City manager and consumer advocates finally agree on something

"...governance structure is the recent revelation that City Manager Marc Ott opposes shifting oversight of the city-owned utility to..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Did City Stifle Free Speech?

Judge to rule soon on city's trespass citations during Occupy protest

"...Amendment? Or, is the policy, signed by City Manager Marc Ott on Nov. 1, simply a way to keep..."

Dec. 30, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Hall Hustle: Choose Your Battleground

From zoning to parking to water, the new council's got its contentious hands full

"...central business district." The item calls for City Manager Marc Ott to initiate code amendments "to allow for temporary..."

July 29, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Fan Mail From the Flounders

The Great E-Mail Scandal ... or, Don't Hit Send!

"...Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez counters that City Manager Marc Ott and Assistant City Manager Mike McDon­ald were "jokes"..."

March 4, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Austin Energy Sets the Curve

Stakeholders weigh in on top choice to lead utility

"...beginning, only growing more so now that City Manager Marc Ott has narrowed his focus to Larry Weis of..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Dam Break at AWU?

An assistant director is placed on leave amid allegations of discrimination

"...be placed on leave as a result. City Manager Marc Ott notified the City Council of Guthikonda's leave in..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Local news briefs

"...• Fire Department Budget Cuts on Hold City Manager Marc Ott's proposal to cut Fire Department overtime by going..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...removal), and not contribute to global warming. – Daniel Mottola..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature

Firefighters Give Contract the Axe

The contract would've helped the chief diversify the department – a bad thing, apparently

"...In a press statement, City Manager Marc Ott said he was "disappointed that this contract was..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Beside the Point

City's chief information officer avoids indictment, but his firing is still a mystery

"...the probability meter, that's a likelihood just south of Marcia Ball sitting down to a migas platter at Austin..."

July 11, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...• And another election looms: Monday, March 10, is the deadline for candidates to file for..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature

Austin Energy's Weatherization Fail

Cold council reception to losing $400K In stimulus bucks

"...general manager Larry Weis – who noted City Manager Marc Ott was the party that pulled the funds application..."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Frasier Named New Police Monitor

The former sheriff will start work on Jan. 18

"...Where, exactly, Frasier was isn't clear and City Manager Marc Ott wasn't saying – "she is where she is;..."

Dec. 29, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Burning Questions

And we wonder why nobody votes

"...wasn't aware until sometime the next afternoon. City Manager Marc Ott was reportedly sequestered with visiting family that Sunday,..."

June 27, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Council: Meet Your City Manager Semifinalists

Winnowing down the list

"...the search for a permanent city manager to follow Marc Ott (who resigned last year) and interim manager Elaine..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Wanted: Austin City Manager

The search continues, whether the public knows about it or not

"...Manager Elaine Hart (not herself a candidate) and predecessor Marc Ott, before the end of 2017...."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Acevedo Out, Manley In, Search for Permanent Chief is On

Police chief leaves after nine-and-a-half years of local service

"...Joseph shooting. Grievances followed. In April, departed City Manager Marc Ott docked Acevedo five days' pay for insubordination and..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Police, EMS Staffers Not Happy

Employee surveys show low morale

"...to a high-profile disciplining of Acevedo by City Manager Marc Ott, in which Acevedo was docked five days' pay..."

June 17, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

City Budget Preview Remains Strong, With Notes of Caution

Good times continue?

"...Before Hockenyos began, City Manager Marc Ott briefly noted an overall change in approach to..."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Not Just STRs

Restore Rundberg, nondiscrimination also on the menu

"...from female employees, followed the notoriously sexist presentation last March by a visiting official – in theory intended to..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Put This in Your PUD and Smoke It!

While the mayor backs the Pilot Knob PUD, the rest of the dais express hesitation

"...then from surprised council members. On Tuesday, City Manager Marc Ott released a memo reporting that the total in..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Are You Typical?

Council's first look at FY 2016 budget

"...numbers remain preliminary – they are officially City Manager Marc Ott's proposed budget, subject entirely to Council review, adjustment,..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Decker Golf: Not Tee Time

Council agrees to wait before deciding Decker's fate

"...the agreement and a memorandum from Austin City Manager Marc Ott to the Council are short on specifics or..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Jo Clifton

On Hold

Trial, etc., pending in SXSW crash

"...2015 event throughout its website. The 10-day conference runs March 13-22, with planning across all conferences already underway –..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Council: Zoning Futures, Budget Preview, Cilantro

Light agenda heading into budget season

"...has limped a lengthy road since Attorney Gen­eral Greg Abbott declared the city's existing ordinance in conflict with state..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Spending the 'Surplus'

If there's money left over, you're doing something wrong

"...official budget has been settled. Staffers, especially City Man­ager Marc Ott, echoed the mayor in arguing that upcoming spring..."

March 21, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Park, Pond, or Ballfield?

Three rivals vie for a stretch of city land

"...is sponsoring a resolution (Item 77) instructing City Manager Marc Ott to explore plans for the site's future usage...."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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