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Council Commits to Lower Water Rates

HuttoNov 20, 20252 min read

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Council approved a commitment to maintain or lower residential water and wastewater rates in a 6-1 vote; Councilmember Thompson voted against it.

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The commitment directs the city to avoid increasing residential water and wastewater rates. Council also approved major sidewalk and intersection projects, advanced a five-year water arrangement involving 400 living unit equivalents, and directed staff to prioritize accessibility improvements. Several development and interlocal agreement actions were approved or postponed for further review.

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Approved Resolution R-2025-339 affirming a commitment to maintain or lower residential water and wastewater rates; passed 6-1.
Awarded the Ed Schmidt Sidewalks Project for $529,239.90 and amended it so Baylor Scott & White would pay for the sidewalk in front of its property; passed 7-0.
Awarded the Ed Schmidt and Limmer Loop Intersection Improvements Project for $305,004.70; passed 7-0.
Approved additions to the map for the SH-130 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, including HISD land, Star Ranch undeveloped and commercially zoned land, and Texas State Technical School land; passed 7-0.
Directed staff to develop a five-year agreement involving the City of Hutto, Manville, and the developer for 400 living unit equivalents related to the Wolfe Tract; passed 7-0.
Directed staff to address high-priority items in the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan during the year and present options for three-year, five-year, and seven-year implementation plans; passed 7-0.
Approved the Hutto Economic Development Corporation road-project plan as presented; passed 4-3.
Terminated the January 25, 2024 interlocal agreement with Hutto Independent School District and authorized notice to the Superintendent; passed 4-3.
Approved resolutions related to the Star Ranch and Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd. development agreements; both passed 7-0.
Postponed action on the wholesale wastewater agreement with Lakeside Municipal Utility District No. 9 until December 18, 2025.
Authorized acquisition of property interests for the CR 137 project, including through eminent domain if necessary; passed 7-0.

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