Hutto EDC and city staff weigh options for Cottonwood access as Union Pacific flags 2–3 year preemption timeline City staff told the Hutto EDC that Union Pacific Railroad has indicated any widening of the US‑79/SH‑130 crossing will require lengthy preemption approvals and possibly elimination of other crossings; staff is exploring temporary and permanent signal options, funding sources and engineering scope and fee estimates.

Hutto's city staff faces a daunting 2-3 year wait for crucial traffic signal approvals at the US-79/SH-130 crossing, prompting urgent discussions on safety and development delays.

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Hutto EDC elects officers, approves TIRZ budget amendment, hires special counsel and greenlights CIP projects At its Nov. 10 meeting the Hutto Economic Development Corporation elected Caitlin Morales vice chair and Irma Gonzales secretary/treasurer, approved a $30,000 budget amendment to complete creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone along SH‑130, authorized engagement of special counsel to review construction contract templates, and approved a set

The Hutto Economic Development Corporation is making big moves by electing new leaders, approving a crucial budget amendment, and greenlighting key infrastructure projects!

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Council directs staff to draft process for Hutto EDC to manage select CIP projects; several projects and costs discussed After extended debate, council directed staff to develop a process for the Hutto Economic Development Corporation to oversee selected capital improvement projects. Staff and council outlined four candidate projects and reviewed recent water, wastewater and spine‑road costs tied to the mega‑site and Cottonwood area.

Hutto City Council is shaking things up by allowing the Economic Development Corporation to manage key capital improvement projects, potentially transforming the city's infrastructure!

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