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REGULATION: Austin Council to Consider Street Impact Fees at August 8th Meeting
The City of Austin is set to consider a Street Impact Fee on new developments on August 22nd. Council will also consider a resolution to adopt the Land Use Assumptions and Roadway Capacity Plan for a Street Impact Fee program.
A Street Impact Fee would be a one-time charge assessed to pay for improvements to public roadway facilities spurred by new development.
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At an Austin Energy Green Building seminar last week, the Bingham Group learned of a new proposal from the City of Austin that could make onsite alternative water systems mandatory for new commercial development over 250,000 square feet.
Examples of these systems, also referred to as water reuse or water recycling systems, include rainwater, greywater, stormwater, and condensate water systems.
Progressive Justice Now Drafting MPT Delia Garza for County Attorney
Yesterday saw the launch of Progressive Justice Now, an organization calling for Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza (District 2) to run for Travis County Attorney.
The group has also filed paperwork appointing a treasurer Brian McGiverin, for Progressive Justice Now PAC, supporting this effort.
REGULATION: Potential New Water Utility Requirements being Formulated for Council Consideration this Fall
As reported previously here, the City of Austin is exploring potential requirements that would mandate that
New developments submit water balance applications;
Developments over 250,000 square feet use alternative and onsite waters to meet indoor and outdoor non-potable water demands.
The timeline is particularly quick as City staff is working to develop proposed ordinance language by this fall.
REGULATION: New City of Austin Mandatory Alternative Water Systems Proposed
At an Austin Energy Green Building seminar last week, the Bingham Group learned of a new proposal from the City of Austin that could make onsite alternative water systems mandatory for new commercial development over 250,000 square feet.
Examples of these systems, also referred to as water reuse or water recycling systems, include rainwater, greywater, stormwater, and condensate water systems.
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