Trek Bike Recall

Unfortunate news:  Trek Bicycles has issued a recall of almost 1M bikes manufactured between years 2000-2015.  According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, the recall includes all bikes with front disc brakes and a quick release level that can extend more than 180 degrees (the bikes with these levers were made in Taiwan and China then sold for price points between $480-$1650).  The lever can come into contact with the brake disc, thus resulting in sudden stopping of the front wheel or complete separation from the frame.  It has been reported that one person has been rendered paralyzed by injuries caused by the defective quick release lever.

If you own a Trek bike which fits the above description, you are advised to immediately contact an authorized Trek retailer to arrange for a free replacement of the defective lever (in Austin, the listed retailers are Mellow Johnny's and the Bicycle Sport Shop).  Owners of the recalled bikes are advised to not ride them until the problem can be fixed.  For your trouble, Trek will throw in a $20 gift certificate for its line of Bontrager gear.

Floyd Real Estate: What's Coming Soon

Follow the Floyd Real Estate Facebook Page to find out about properties that will soon be listed.  The latest is a cool split-level townhouse in Westlake.

You can follow Floyd Real Estate on Twitter as well.


Dave Floyd is an Owner of & the General Counsel to Floyd Real Estate LLC.  

CM Kitchen April In-District Office Hours

Austin City Council District 5

Austin City Council Member Ann Kitchen (District 5) will have her April In-District Office Hours on April 25th from 10:30a-Noon at Wheatsville Co-op (4001 South Lamar).  She'll be under an awning near the front door.  Her office asks that you spread the word about this event, as it will be a great opportunity to chat about issues, ask questions, or just visit in an informal setting.

Not sure if you live in District 5?  Visit the city's website for more detailed version of the above map.

Imagine Austin: Panel on Affordability

Late notice here, but there is an Imagine Austin panel tomorrow (4/14) evening (from 5p-6:30p) titled Affordability in Austin: Understanding the Potential Impact of Secondary Dwelling Units on Affordability.  According to the event page, you will find answers to:

• Can I build an alley flat/secondary dwelling unit to help pay property taxes?
• Is my neighbor’s new secondary unit impacting my property taxes?
• Could these units help to provide housing for lower-income people in our community?
• Could these units provide more options for my family at different stages in life?
• Could construction of more of these units provide more affordable housing options in Austin’s neighborhoods? 

The panelists include:

• Chief Appraiser of the Travis Central Appraisal District
• President of the Austin Neighborhoods Council
• Builder of affordable secondary units
• University of Texas professor who specializes in secondary housing/affordability issues.

The event will be held at the Town Lake Center at 721 Barton Springs Rd.  Visit the event page for links to more information about Secondary Dwelling Units (aka Additional Dwelling Units or Granny Flats).  

Zilker Neighborhood Association May General Meeting

Zilker Residents:

The Zilker Neighborhood Association will be holding its next quarterly general meeting on May 18, 2015, from 6:30p-8p at Zilker Elementary School (1900 Bluebonnet Lane 78704).  Mark your calendars.  Information about any speakers and topics of discussion will be forthcoming.

 

Habitat Young Professionals April Happy Hour

Austin HYP member at work on a build.

Join the Austin Habitat Young Professionals (HYP) for their April Fundraising Happy Hour this Tuesday April 14th from 6-8:30 at The Mean Eyed Cat (1621 West 5th 78703).  Find out how you can get involved with HYP, support the work of Austin Habitat for Humanity, promote affordable housing, and participate in builds.  HYP Board Members and Habitat staff will be on hand to answer questions.  You can RSVP via Facebook.

April Creative Fund Happy Hour

Interested in supporting performing arts in Austin?  Would you like to grab a beer with people who are?    Join The Creative Fund on Tuesday April 28th at The Wheel (1902-B E. MLK in 78702) for our April happy hour.

If you'd like to know more about The Creative Fund, you can visit the website or watch this video about organization's impact on artists:

Keep up with The Creative Fund on Facebook and Twitter!

The Creative Fund is a supported project of the Austin Creative Alliance.   Dave Floyd is a founding member, former Vice Chair, former President, and current Board Member of The Creative Fund.  

SANA District 5 Town Hall on April 11

The South Austin Neighborhood Alliance (SANA) is hosting a Austin City Council District 5 "Listening Session" with Council Member Ann Kitchen this Saturday from 12:30-2p in the Ann Richards School Cafeteria on 2206 Prather Lane (78704).

From SANA:

This is the first of what is planned as an ongoing series of Town Hall Meetings to  provide us with direct contact with our City Councilwoman Ann Kitchen and other city leaders.

Plan to come and discuss the issues you feel most strongly about.  She will be there to listen. 

This is a great opportunity for District 5 residents of all ages (both renters and homeowners) to share share their opinions and concerns about the district and the city.

Floyd Real Estate Twitter

You can now follow Floyd Real Estate on Twitter: @Floyd_RE

And, be sure to like the Floyd Real Estate Facebook page.