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BG Reads Week in Review (for week of June 3, 2024)
BG Reads Week in Review (of June 3, 2024)
BG Reads Week in Review
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🟣 Audit finds office-to-residential conversions a bad fit for most local real estate (Austin Monitor)
🟣 TxDOT argues in court that I-35 never caused racial discrimination – contradicting TxDOT (KUT)
[CITY OF AUSTIN]
In response to increasing temperatures and the impact on the Austin community, the Offices of Sustainability and Resilience are releasing Climate Projections, the 2024 Summer Outlook, and the Heat Resilience Playbook to assist City departments and the Austin community with what to expect and how to prepare for this summer… (FULL MEMO LINK)
[WEEKEND NEWS]
Austin interim Police Chief Robin Henderson not applying for permanent position (Austin American-Statesman)
Austin interim Police Chief Robin Henderson will not be the next permanent chief, as she did not apply for the position and intends to retire once a new permanent chief is hired, according to a memo obtained by the American-Statesman.
The memo sent by City Manager T.C. Broadnax to the City Council and the mayor Friday said the city had worked out a deal with Henderson to remain with the Police Department to assist the transition.
Henderson was quoted in the memo as saying the decision "was not an easy one" and that she would "continue to be a champion" for the Police Department.
"It has been a tremendous honor to serve as the Interim Chief of Police for the Austin Police Department," Henderson said in the memo.
"This agency is where I have been raised professionally and developed lifelong meaningful relationships and friendships. I am extremely proud of the work our officers and civilian staff perform every single day. You will not find a group of women and men who are more resilient and dedicated to keeping our Austin Community safe."… (LINK TO FULL STORY)
UT Austin is investigating students arrested during pro-Palestinian protests (KUT)
Students at UT Austin who were arrested during pro-Palestinian protests in April are being investigated by the university and may face disciplinary action, according to emails sent to students Friday.
At least five students received letters from the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity around 4 p.m. Friday. The letters, which were shared with KUT, say the university is initiating conduct proceedings against the students. They include arrest affidavits and say the students allegedly violated two university rules, including failing to comply with university directives and disrupting teaching and learning.
The students were arrested during pro-Palestinian protests in April. Fifty-seven people were arrested April 24, most of them charged with criminal trespassing. The Travis County Attorney eventually dropped all charges. Another 79 people were arrested at a protest April 29. Some of those cases will likely go to court… (LINK TO FULL STORY)
Pickleball business on Sixth Street shutters amid permitting dispute (Austin Business Journal)
Austin Pickle Ranch’s location on West Sixth Street has abruptly shuttered.
Tim Klitch, co-founder of Austin Pickle Ranch, said the closure is related to a zoning and permit use dispute with the city of Austin. An announcement from the company described the closure as permanent, although Klitch said it's unclear if it will be able to reopen or not.
The location sits atop a parking garage at Heartland Plaza at 1717 W. Sixth St. where Sixth Street meets MoPac Expressway, offering skyline views.
“Despite our extensive efforts and negotiations, we were unable to secure the necessary city zoning permissions to continue operations," a statement from Austin Pickle Ranch said. "We have worked tirelessly, exploring numerous discussions and potential solutions with city officials to prevent this outcome."
A lock-out notice from the landlord was placed on Austin Pickle Ranch’s gate at the site.
According to a city of Austin document filed in May, the city's Development Services Department investigated the property and found a violation of land use.
The violation notice states that the site should not be used or occupied and a change in the existing use of occupancy classification should not be made until a building official has issued a certificate of occupancy. Additionally, commercial construction performed at the site required building and electrical permits… (LINK TO FULL STORY)
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