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Parks get cash
St. David’s Foundation has announced a series of more than $1 million in grants to encourage access and health activities in Austin’s parks. In a partnership with the Austin Parks Foundation and the Trust for Public Land, the grants will…
Adler attacks plan to move hotel tax money
Mayor Steve Adler made clear at Tuesday’s work session that he would try to derail Council Member Ellen Troxclair’s plan to reallocate money from the city’s Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue when it comes up for City Council consideration on Thursday.…
Austin • By Jo Clifton • Aug 30, 2017
Tovo and Troxclair look to HOT funds for city projects
On Thursday, City Council approved a $480,000 contract with an architectural firm as part of the planned renovation of the Zilker Metro-Barton Springs Bathhouse. Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo wondered whether the funding, which is coming from the $306 million…
Parks officials eye hotel tax dollars for underfunded capital projects
With changes expected in how Austin allocates its fast-growing pool of tax money generated from local hotel and motel stays, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department has put forward the first version of its wish list for expensive infrastructure projects.…
Parks • By Chad Swiatecki • May 9, 2017
Zilker Park could soon see new ADA-compliant restroom
At its Feb. 1 meeting, the Environmental Commission approved staff recommendation to grant an amendment and a variance to city code that would allow an additional restroom facility to be built inside Zilker Park. Gary Gregson, the program coordinator from…
Parks • By Joseph Caterine • Feb 6, 2017
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Deep Eddy closes for maintenance
Deep Eddy Pool will be closed for two weeks, beginning today, for annual cleaning and maintenance. According to an announcement from the city, the “Parks and Recreation Department will be completing work such as painting the pool shell, planting new…
City seeks input on Zilker Park improvements
The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a public meeting tonight regarding improvement projects at Zilker Park. The department is seeking feedback on improvements to a variety of park facilities, including the Bathhouse, the Barton Creek Trailhead, the Beverly S.…
Austin voters in favor of 6 of 7 bond proposals
Austin voters approved all but one of seven city bond proposals Tuesday night. When all is said and done, the funds raised will fund everything from roads and parks to libraries and a new fire station. Prop. 15, which…
Uncategorized • By Charles Boisseau • Nov 7, 2012
Council sends $385 million bond package to the voters
After a long week of debate and negotiation, the Austin City Council on Friday passed a $385 million bond package that would provide funding for more than 60 projects throughout the city, from library renovations and museum restorations to open-space…
Uncategorized • By Josh Rosenblatt • Aug 20, 2012
Split, reluctant Council approves bond package on first reading
After two hours of debate, Austin City Council members on Wednesday reluctantly passed on first reading a bond package that will go before voters this November. The nearly $385 million proposal – which would not require a tax increase –…
Uncategorized • By Josh Rosenblatt • Aug 16, 2012
Council remains split on bond proposals
Austin City Council hit a roadblock Tuesday in its quest to put together a bond package to present to voters this November. With less than a week before the ballot has to be finalized, and with Council Member Bill Spelman…