City of Hutto, Texas Live Stream

The City of Hutto, Texas City Council held a meeting on July 16, 2026, covering a range of municipal topics with significant focus on procurement and capital projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the appointment and reappointment of members to various city boards and commissions, with motions passed unanimously. The council received a detailed presentation on the Gateway at Hutto mixed-use development project, including its proposed tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ) to fund public infrastructure improvements, and discussed strategies to expedite the development agreement. The council also reviewed the June 2026 financial report highlighting budget performance and concerns about sales tax revenue shortfalls. A major agenda item was the presentation and discussion of the new Justice Center design, including cost estimates and construction plans, followed by the approval of Core Construction Incorporated as the construction manager at risk for the project and authorization of a professional services agreement for pre-construction services. Additionally, the council considered amendments to utility fee schedules, including deposit and service charge increases, and discussed capital improvement projects (CIP) for parks and streets, with motions to adjust project timelines and borrowing plans. The meeting concluded with the council entering executive session to receive legal advice on various economic development and public improvement district matters. Overall, the meeting involved multiple contract awards, vendor selections, budget allocations, and capital project planning essential to the city's procurement and infrastructure development activities.