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Council approves $11.3 million road grant

HuttoMar 12, 20262 min read

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The City Council approved an $11,258,107.66 economic development grant for the development and construction of the CR137/FM1660 project. It also advanced Cottonwood Creek public improvement district assessments and bond documents, while postponing Prairie Winds assessment and bond items until April 2, 2026.

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Midway Development Hutto Economic Development Economic Development Taylor Meadows Development Restated Development

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The approved grant uses Hutto Economic Development Corporation Type A funds for the CR137/FM1660 project. Council also approved steps toward financing improvements in Cottonwood Creek Improvement Area #3, which may involve special assessments on property in that district. Separately, the council denied a contractor claim, authorized negotiations to complete a signal project contract, and approved acquiring property for the CR 132 Realignment project.

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Approved an $11,258,107.66 Hutto Economic Development Corporation Type A grant for the development and construction of the CR137/FM1660 project; vote was 4-1, with Councilmember Gordon opposed.
Continued the Prairie Winds Public Improvement District Improvement Area #2 assessment public hearing and special assessment bond item to April 2, 2026; both votes were 5-0.
Approved the proposed assessment roll and cost determination for Cottonwood Creek Public Improvement District Improvement Area #3; vote was 5-0.
Approved distribution of a preliminary offering memorandum for Cottonwood Public Improvement District Improvement Area #3 special assessment revenue bonds; vote was 5-0.
Approved appointments to a Charter Review Commission; vote was 5-0.
Denied the claim submitted by Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. and authorized notice of denial; vote was 5-0.
Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment allowing Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. or an authorized completion contractor to complete the signal project contract; vote was 5-0.
Approved acquisition of real property interests for Parcel 2 of the CR 132 Realignment project; vote was 5-0.

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