TipSheet: Austin City Council, 3.6.25 - Austin Monitor
Briefly

The Austin City Council is set to vote on a streamlined agenda that includes reforms aimed at expediting the approval process for smaller infill developments while addressing flooding concerns. Among the agenda items is a new drainage review process, supported by Council Members Mike Siegel and Chito Vela. Additionally, a resolution by Council Member Zo Qadri seeks to clarify the Art in Public Places program following recent backlash regarding the Convention Center demolition. The Council will also pause planned gas bill increases for a 45-day review and is poised to approve a $30 million boost in rental housing development assistance.
The Austin City Council is voting on significant changes today, including a new drainage review process to expedite small infill developments while addressing flooding concerns.
Council Member Zo Qadri has introduced a resolution aiming to clarify terms and funding for the Art in Public Places program amidst recent controversies about the Convention Center.
Council will pause proposed gas bill increases for 45 days as they review hikes from Texas Gas Service and CenterPoint Energy Resources Corporation.
In support of affordable housing, the Austin City Council will vote on a $30 million increase in rental housing development assistance.
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