Comments on: River Place Annexation

By: Carl

Carl — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:28:27 +0000

For the record, Lost Creek lost its fight (delayed it until 2016) because there is no way to legally stop Austin. At the required meeting with city council when the residents were asked who was opposed to annexation, every resident raised his/her hand. No resident of the perhaps 1000 in attendance at Westlake HS spoke that evening in support of annexation. Despite universal opposition to annexation by the affected residents, CoA continued to press forward with annexation.

It all boils down to money. CoA will get more income from taxes than the residents will consume via city programs. This is a net increase in revenue that can go to all kinds of wonderful projects such as light rail or subsidized high-density housing that will be of no benefit to west-side residents, but WILL benefit the core constituents of city council members — all of which are at-large seats; that is without council boundaries. This means RiverPlace will get to vote for for city council members but will have no specific council member looking after its best interests.

As far as “Is Steiner Ranch on the radar?” Do the math.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 10 May 2009 07:54:16 +0000

http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=240042

Anderson Mill residents vote to keep utility district

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 06 May 2009 16:15:22 +0000

Victoria, the article I read mentioned that Steiner isn’t currently on Austin’s radar, but I expect that to change in a few years.

By: Victoria

Victoria — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:14:07 +0000

Is there discussion that Steiner Ranch will be annexed in the future?

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:13:06 +0000

Wow. I didn’t know that Lost Creek lost their fight. I just looked up an article about it and found this:

“The reason the Lost Creek annexation has been so contentious is money, Richards
says. Annexation would cost the average household about $1,800 more in taxes and
water and wastewater fees, Cherye said.”

Why would anyone want to be annexed?

By: Library User

Library User — Tue, 05 May 2009 02:37:33 +0000

Austin Public Library cards are now free for all Texas residents. They have not updated the COA website with this information yet. You can also get a Lake Travis Library card for free, and get a Texshare card, which will get you a limited use card for the Westbank Library.

Happy reading.

By: The Poster formerly known as Steiner Res

The Poster formerly known as Steiner Res — Tue, 05 May 2009 00:57:09 +0000

Melissa:
Re: Lost Creek — the City of Austin website disagrees with you

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 04 May 2009 21:18:37 +0000

I don’t know. Lost Creek just successfully fought annexation.

By: Poster formerly known as

Poster formerly known as — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:32:08 +0000

Taxes would definitely go up. If the City decides to annex, there seems to be little that can be done once the process starts.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:27:46 +0000

I would hate to be annexed by CoA.

First, our trash service would be worse (and more expensive). They will only pick up trash if it ALL fits in the bin. If it’s too big you either have to pay extra or you’re SOL. Or you can buy stickers for each additional bag, which used to be $1 each (not sure what they are now).

Also, our water bill was a lot higher when we lived in Austin. Not to mention street repairs and such just NEVER got done. And our taxes would go up. No thanks.