[covna] Re: Fwd: Davis/Deer Realignment Project Status Update
- From: covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- To: "covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2014 10:56:58 -0600 (CST)
Agreed -- very bizarre, considering that they used mulch and grass in the
"filled-in" triangle adjacent to the median. I don't know how those young
trees are going to survive with all that rock butting right up to their trunks.
I guess one question is... how can we be pro-active in holding the City
accountable to their "bait-and-switch" tactics?
--Sheila
Sent from my iPad
> On Dec 6, 2014, at 9:50 AM, covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> I completely agree Alan. I tried to get them to plant Buffalo Grass, which
> they agreed to do ... but the very same day, Darryl Haba's boss told him they
> couldn't do that, so they went back to the lovely rock. This is only one of
> the many "bait and switch" things and misrepresentations that they did on
> this poorly designed, massively overbuilt and very costly project. - Kelso
>
> Kelso King
> 8508 Leo Street
> Austin, TX 78745
> Phone: (512) 243-6137
> Mobile: (512) 6737216
> Email: KelsoKing@xxxxxxx
>
>
> In a message dated 12/5/2014 8:45:15 P.M. Central Standard Time,
> covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> I have to admit that after the City of Austin (reference Austin Water flyer)
> asked us to NOT cover our yards with rock as it retains heat (in a drought),
> does NOT retain moisture (in a drought) that the contractors did exactly what
> the city does NOT recommend (in a drought). Then (in a drought), lets plant
> young trees surrounded with the same rock that does NOT benefit them nor what
> was originally “sold/pitched” to everyone local? What??? And we are paying
> for this via our taxes? That is called “bait and switch” which is illegal in
> business but I guess to the city of Austin it’s okay? How do these rocks
> keep Austin “green”? If you think I am crazy, then lets save us all a bunch
> of water cost and lets remove all the grass at Zilker park and replace it
> with rocks. Saves us a big watering bill yes? ACL festivals will no longer
> have to worry about flooding, we’ll just fill it in with rocks, it’ll drain
> during the floods right?. Yeah it’s going to be a bit warmer at the
> festivals but we’ll just blame it on global warming, not the removal of green
> grass. And won’t the Festival of Lights be lovely reflecting off the rocks?
> Hmmm... Hell maybe lets just pave it so there is no maintenance cost, what
> do you think? Sarcasm of course.
>
> Folks we got screwed when the city changed the rules LATE POINT into this
> “upgrade”. In a drought you plan (lay?) mulch which retains moisture and
> gives the plants a chance to survive, not rocks! There is nothing native to
> Austin that went around these newly planted trees, just a way for the
> contractor (or city) to save any future maintenance cost.
>
> I cry foul, your mileage may vary...
>
> Alan
>
> From: covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 3:14 PM
> To: covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [covna] Re: Fwd: Davis/Deer Realignment Project Status Update
>
> Heck no, they think nothing of their impact on the environment. They decided
> to put rock in the new medians rather than Buffalo Grass in order to be
> "sustainable." This after bulldozing dozens of beautiful trees, many
> unnecessarily. I don't think they really understand the concept. All they
> know is scraping the landscape clean and then paving it. As Gallagher once
> said: it seals in the nutrients.- Kelso
>
> Kelso King
> 8508 Leo Street
> Austin, TX 78745
> Phone: (512) 243-6137
> Mobile: (512) 6737216
> Email: KelsoKing@xxxxxxx
>
>
> In a message dated 12/5/2014 2:26:21 P.M. Central Standard Time,
> covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> Gee... how funny. I actually for a moment thought they might be sending the
> displaced deer somewhere (Deer realignment). Get ready for some deer
> collisions. I'm sorry to be pessimistic, but have they given a thought about
> the wildlife issue???
>
> Sheila
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: covna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: COVNA@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Friday, December 5, 2014 10:46:33 AM
> Subject: [covna] Fwd: Davis/Deer Realignment Project Status Update
>
> Update on Davis at Brodie project. Significant detours to come.
>
> Mark Tilley
> Queenswood
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Garnett, Susan <Susan.Garnett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 1:54 PM
> Subject: Davis/Deer Realignment Project Status Update
> To:
>
>
> Please see below for an update on the Davis/Deer Realignment Project.
>
>
>
> The City’s contractor is approximately 90% complete with the Davis/Deer
> Lane Realignment project (CIPID 6685.027) . Installation of driveways,
> sidewalk, and ramps have been completed. Remaining work includes storm
> drain installation at the east pond, final paving, striping and median work
> along Brodie Lane.
>
>
>
> Beginning on Sunday, December 7, *Deer Lane will be closed* and westbound
> traffic will be detoured to Alexandria Drive and then to Coastal Drive and
> Copano Drive. This detour will allow the contractor to complete the final
> portion of paving and striping from Ovalia Drive to Brodie Lane. Eastbound
> traffic along Davis Lane will also be detoured to Copano Drive and then
> Alexandria Drive toward Brodie Lane. No thru traffic will be allowed, only
> the residents who live along this section of roadway may enter. This road
> closure is expected to reopen on Saturday, December 13.
>
>
>
> The City’s contractor will also open the new portion of Davis Lane on
> Saturday, December 13, and begin median work along Brodie Lane. This
> project is expected to be complete by the end of December 2014.
>
>
>
> Please follow all detour signage and use caution in these areas.
>
>
>
> Project Contacts:
>
> Jessica Salinas <jessica.salinas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Project Manager, (512)
> 974-7646
>
> David West <david.west@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Project Inspector, (512) 974-8742
>
> Susan Garnett <susan.garnett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Public Information
> Specialist, (512) 974-7064
>
>
>
>
>
> Susan Garnett
>
> Public Information Specialist
>
> Public Works Department | City of Austin
>
> Desk: 512-974-7064
>
> Cell: 512-574-6650
>
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> Department of Performing Arts
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>
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