City Council to Vote on SAVES Resolution on October 1

Good Work Austin offers amendments to help save restaurants and bars

"...Council unanimously passed the Save Austin's Vital Economic Sectors (SAVES) resolution in mid-September...."

Oct. 1, 2020 News Post by Jessi Cape

City Council Approves SAVES Resolution to Rescue Venues, Bars, Restaurants

City will explore potential funding sources for struggling sectors

"...into the COVID-19 pandemic, City Council unanimously approved a resolution Thursday night directing staff to create a plan for..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: $15M in SAVES Funding for Venues, Child Care, Iconic Biz

Efforts to raid Convention Center reserves turned back

"...Coming in response to the SAVES (Save Austin’s Vulnerable Economic Sectors) resolution adopted by Council..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Preview: City Finds $15 Million to Help Struggling Businesses

Three programs designed to assist economic sectors forced to close early in the pandemic

"...unanimous passage of the Save Austin's Vital Economic Sectors (SAVES) resolution on Sept. 17. Council gave city staff just..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Not Many Tools in the Toolbox

City Hall tries to stretch its funds for music, housing

"...staff created guidelines for the three programs within the SAVES fund that would primarily help with short-term relief. But..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Faster Than Sound: Bartender-Turned-Activist Jeannette Gregor Amplifies Her Profession

Mohawk's new venue manager on her "messy and fickle" industry and getting back to live music

"...rally with Austin Texas Musicians demanding release of local SAVES (Save Austin's Vital Economic Sectors) resolution funding for music..."

June 25, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Council Recap: The Beat Goes On, Ever So Slowly

Music scene frustrated at pace of COVID relief

"...in October with Council’s Save Austin’s Vital Economic Sectors (SAVES) resolution. In addition to finalizing the program guidelines for..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Music Workers Rally for Dedicated City Funding

Will Council reshape the SAVES Resolution at today’s meeting?

"...62 on City Council’s agenda for Thursday, the so-called SAVES Resolution, sponsored by Mayor Steve Adler and Council Members..."

Sept. 17, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: City of Austin Delays Venue Funding – Again

Live music venues have asked for dedicated COVID-19 relief since March, but the city says applications won't open until next year.

"...to push for speedy distribution of funds under the SAVES Resolution. Passed Oct. 1, the effort promised $5 million..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Music Industry Rally Called for Monday at City Hall

Advocates turn up the volume for dedicated music funding

"...meeting, where elected representative will once again consider the Saves Resolution (Item 52), the coalition urges the council to:..."

Sept. 26, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

In Live Music Preservation Fund’s First Week, 79 Austin Venues Applied for Relief

The slow road to dedicated venue funding now moving fast

"...The effort, a component of the City of Austin’s SAVES resolution, includes two phases: $20,000 of “emergency funding” and..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Venue Relief Pending as COVID-19 Spike Stalls Restarted Gigs

Also, sampling Flobama's beats, and remembering landmark pianist Margaret Wright

"...haven't opened for grants totaling $10 million under the SAVES Resolution, Music & Entertainment Division Manager Erica Shamaly said..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: It’s Now or Never for a Music Venue Preservation Fund

When will the city of Austin give music venues aid to preserve their so-called ‘Live Music Capital’?

"...front of City Hall last Wednesday to support the SAVES Resolution ("Save Austin's Vital Economic Sectors"), and lobbies for..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Recapping the Year SXSW Got Canceled

Venue closures, fundraising, and industry layoffs headlined Austin music's difficult 2020

"...the Amplified Sound Coalition. City Council eventually passed the SAVES resolution on Oct. 1, securing $5 million for clubs..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: KUTX Beacon Jay Trachtenberg Retires

Jay Trachtenberg retires from KUTX, Rick Carney steps down as Music Commission chair, and Johnny Bush ascends to honky-tonky heaven.

"...child care centers as targeted last month in the SAVES Resolution. Under the proposal, land owners renegotiating leases and..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Fat Tony Tales

Houston rapper plays sole release show in Austin

"...million for COVID-19 emergency music venue funding under the SAVES resolution with the lack of civic funding for artists..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Ukeme Maps the Music Genome

Multidisciplinarian Jason Ikpatt ponders community across arts and sciences

"...SAVES Resolution plans, offering $15 million to local music venues,..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Jana Horn Is Cautiously Optimistic

Cautious and cerebral ATX singer-songwriter finally releases her solo debut

"...Advocates consider the move, expediting the SAVES Resolution passed Sept. 17, an important initial step to..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Mobley vs. the Occident Supreme

Virtual tour of new EP caps Mobley's movie-sized year

"...20 years old until March 10. Passed under October's SAVES Resolution, the $5 million city COVID-19 relief fund supports..."

Feb. 19, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Could a Hotel Tax Help Save Austin’s Creative Sector?

A familiar debate returns under extreme circumstances

"...convention centers. Council Member Ann Kitchen is preparing a resolution for Council's Oct. 15 meeting that would set up..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Nakia Cuts Back on Advocacy to Focus on Music

“Let’s give other folks some time to talk and me some time to sing”

"...“The other thing is the SAVES [resolution and ensuing venue funding]. We were instrumental in..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Music Rally Demands City Funding: “Put Up or Shut Up”

Thursday’s Council vote portrayed both as last stand ... and a start

"...funding toward a Music Venue Preservation Fund via their SAVES Resolution (Item 52), which will continued to be hashed..."

Sept. 28, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Come & Save It Rally at City Hall

"...which featured speakers in support of Item 62. The resolution, SAVES (Save Austin's Vital Economic Sectors), "directs the city..."

Sept. 17, 2020 Photo Gallery

Council to Finalize Aid Programs for COVID-Hit Businesses

Ready for relief

"...pandemic, through the city's Save Aus­tin's Vital Economic Sectors (SAVES) fund...."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

On COVID-19 Relief and Housing, Council Does What It Can

Waiting for the approved $15 million

"...Following approval of the Save Austin's Vital Economic Sectors resolution, staff created guidelines for the three programs within the..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Violent Heart

Socially conscious murder mystery romance is more schlock than melodrama

"...rev of the The Texas Chain Saw Massacre) almost saves the day with some flourishes of style: but unlike..."

Feb. 19, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Open and Shut

Council members hope they've closed the door on their Open Meetings legal troubles. Trouble is, that won't be the end.

"...member got the word – the lockbox secured a resolution that sets official room temperature for council at what..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

City Council Mulls Future Events, as Venues Cry for Help Now

Convention Center expansion, money for local businesses, and more Council items

"...on the agenda, Council plans to approve a wide-ranging resolution to create a Save Austin's Vital Economic Sectors (SAVES)..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Smart Meters, Fluoride, and Guns

Things Laura Pressley doesn't want to talk about

"...the meter directly, the utility gets real-time data and saves money through use of the meters. After she complained,..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Jo Clifton

Mayor Pro Tem Contest Kicks Off New Council Storylines

A leading role at City Hall?

"...• Several items deal with Council's short- and long-term..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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