From Impact News, March 5, 2009...
Austin City Council voted unanimously March 5 to negotiate and execute a contract with San Fransisco-based Gemini Solar Development Company to produce up to 30 megawatts of solar power over 25 years at $10 million per year, for a total of $250 million. Funding will be provided through the electric fuel charge revenue or future Green Choice revenue. The bid was selected out of 15 proposals.
The facility, which will be located in east Austin, will be the nation's largest solar panel array. The array will be online by 2010. City staff said benefits include no carbon emissions, no fuel cost, energy production coincident with peak demand and the creation of a handful of green collar jobs.
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Showing posts with label Austin City Council. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Austin City Council. Show all posts
Monday, March 9, 2009
Austin council okays action on Lake Bird Lake Hike & Bike trail expansion
From KEYE, March 5, 2009...
The Austin City Council Thursday approved the next step in creating a new trail around Lady Bird Lake.
The Boardwalk Trail would close a gap in the southeastern part of the Lady Bird Lake hike and bike trail. It would extend the trail more than one mile from the east side of the Austin American-Statesman building to Lakeshore Park.
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The Austin City Council Thursday approved the next step in creating a new trail around Lady Bird Lake.
The Boardwalk Trail would close a gap in the southeastern part of the Lady Bird Lake hike and bike trail. It would extend the trail more than one mile from the east side of the Austin American-Statesman building to Lakeshore Park.
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Saturday, February 14, 2009
Decision postponed again on Wildflower Commons
From Austin Business Journal, February 13, 2009...
The Austin City Council postponed a decision on a zoning change for a proposed 265-acre mixed-use development in the Barton Springs recharge zone, the Wildflower Commons, to Aug. 20.
The vote to postpone was 6-1 per a motion from City Council Member Mike Martinez, with Council Member Laura Morrison voting no to postponement.
The project's developer, Bill Walters, is seeking a zoning change from single family and general office to planned unit development zoning, which allows the most diverse uses under code. The proposed development, at SH 45 and MoPac Expressway near the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in the Circle C area, is subject to the Bradley Agreement, and proposes roughly 550 residential units and 600,000 square feet of office and retail.
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The Austin City Council postponed a decision on a zoning change for a proposed 265-acre mixed-use development in the Barton Springs recharge zone, the Wildflower Commons, to Aug. 20.
The vote to postpone was 6-1 per a motion from City Council Member Mike Martinez, with Council Member Laura Morrison voting no to postponement.
The project's developer, Bill Walters, is seeking a zoning change from single family and general office to planned unit development zoning, which allows the most diverse uses under code. The proposed development, at SH 45 and MoPac Expressway near the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in the Circle C area, is subject to the Bradley Agreement, and proposes roughly 550 residential units and 600,000 square feet of office and retail.
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Austin poised to reject nuclear-plant expansion
From statesman, February 12, 2009...
The proposed expansion of a South Texas nuclear plant would probably finish billions of dollars over budget and years late, and investing in the deal would be too risky for the City of Austin even under the most optimistic financial projections, according to an independent report commissioned by the City Council.
The council must vote today on whether to participate in the expansion. Following the advice of a nuclear power consultant and Austin's electric utility, the council is scheduled to say no to the proposal, which would put the city on the hook for as much as $2 billion in construction costs, in addition to its current commitment to the South Texas Project.
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The proposed expansion of a South Texas nuclear plant would probably finish billions of dollars over budget and years late, and investing in the deal would be too risky for the City of Austin even under the most optimistic financial projections, according to an independent report commissioned by the City Council.
The council must vote today on whether to participate in the expansion. Following the advice of a nuclear power consultant and Austin's electric utility, the council is scheduled to say no to the proposal, which would put the city on the hook for as much as $2 billion in construction costs, in addition to its current commitment to the South Texas Project.
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Sunday, January 25, 2009
Official says she'll release report
From statesman, January 22, 2009...
Austin City Council Member Laura Morrison, after refusing to release a draft of an ordinance that would alter how the city negotiates with businesses that are offered tax incentives to move here, said late Wednesday that she would release the document. She says the ordinance would generally make the city's process more open and add chances for public input.
Morrison initially said she would not release a copy despite apparently having shown it to people outside the city government. She had said she and other council members are still seeking input from other stakeholders and that process must finish before anything is released publicly. She had said the draft is a 'working paper,' a kind of document the city contends it can legally keep private.
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Austin City Council Member Laura Morrison, after refusing to release a draft of an ordinance that would alter how the city negotiates with businesses that are offered tax incentives to move here, said late Wednesday that she would release the document. She says the ordinance would generally make the city's process more open and add chances for public input.
Morrison initially said she would not release a copy despite apparently having shown it to people outside the city government. She had said she and other council members are still seeking input from other stakeholders and that process must finish before anything is released publicly. She had said the draft is a 'working paper,' a kind of document the city contends it can legally keep private.
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Council approves Master Plan for Barton Springs
From News 8 Austin, January 15, 2009...
The Austin City Council approved a master plan for the Barton Springs Pool Thursday.
The plan outlines improvements for the spring-fed pool including: new restrooms on the east side of the pool, renovating the current bath house, burying power lines and improving water quality at the pool.
So far the city had set aside about $6 million for short term improvements. The other roughly $12-$15 million is unfunded.
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The Austin City Council approved a master plan for the Barton Springs Pool Thursday.
The plan outlines improvements for the spring-fed pool including: new restrooms on the east side of the pool, renovating the current bath house, burying power lines and improving water quality at the pool.
So far the city had set aside about $6 million for short term improvements. The other roughly $12-$15 million is unfunded.
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Friday, October 31, 2008
Affordable water for Austin's future
From Austin City Connection, October 31, 2008...
The Austin City Council and the Lower Colorado River Authority have worked together to address the critical issues of affordable water for Austin’s future. A landmark agreement establishes a regional water partnership and ends an almost decade-long dispute over the use of treated water the City returns to the Colorado River.
This supplemental water supply agreement will provide Austin an additional 250,000 acre-feet of water for long term water supply while ensuring that the Colorado River and Matagorda Bay remain environmentally sound and that users downstream of Austin have adequate water supplies.
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The Austin City Council and the Lower Colorado River Authority have worked together to address the critical issues of affordable water for Austin’s future. A landmark agreement establishes a regional water partnership and ends an almost decade-long dispute over the use of treated water the City returns to the Colorado River.
This supplemental water supply agreement will provide Austin an additional 250,000 acre-feet of water for long term water supply while ensuring that the Colorado River and Matagorda Bay remain environmentally sound and that users downstream of Austin have adequate water supplies.
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Friday, August 29, 2008
Austin City Council approves biomass contract
From News 8 Austin, August 29, 2008...
The Austin City Council approved a $2.3 billion contract for a new biomass plant in East Texas.
The yet to be built plant will burn wood waste and will qualify as renewable energy.
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The Austin City Council approved a $2.3 billion contract for a new biomass plant in East Texas.
The yet to be built plant will burn wood waste and will qualify as renewable energy.
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Monday, August 25, 2008
City of Austin in works for zero waste
From KXAN, August 22, 2008...
Council members Lee Leffingwell and Mike Martinez are writing a "green ordinance" that would make it mandatory for large festivals and events to recycle if they want to get a permit from the city.
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Council members Lee Leffingwell and Mike Martinez are writing a "green ordinance" that would make it mandatory for large festivals and events to recycle if they want to get a permit from the city.
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Friday, July 25, 2008
Streetcar proposal outlined to City Council
From Austin Business Journal, July 25, 2008...
Consultants with ROMA Design Group outlined details of a $600 million streetcar proposal for Central Austin to the Austin City Council on July 24.
The proposed system is similar to a concept ROMA outlined in April, except that proposal recommended light rail as opposed to streetcars. The city and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization have been talking about a downtown circulator system since 2007.
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Consultants with ROMA Design Group outlined details of a $600 million streetcar proposal for Central Austin to the Austin City Council on July 24.
The proposed system is similar to a concept ROMA outlined in April, except that proposal recommended light rail as opposed to streetcars. The city and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization have been talking about a downtown circulator system since 2007.
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