Katy Council approves road widening and donation deed for Young Ranch

The Katy City Council meeting on June 23, 2025, focused on several key resolutions and updates regarding local infrastructure and community projects.

One of the primary discussions involved the Katy Hockley Road widening project. The council authorized the Katy Development Authority to utilize Metro funds amounting to $9,711,472 for the project, which includes a contingency of 5%. The awarded bid of $9,249,021 was confirmed on June 16, 2025, with expectations for the project to progress after July 4, 2025. The contractor is anticipated to begin work in September 2025, with a projected completion date in October 2026. A traffic signal at the intersection of Katy Hockley and Morton is already under construction and expected to be operational by July.

Additionally, the council approved a donation deed with Lennar Homes, MI Homes, and Beazer Homes for rights of way in the Young Ranch area. This deed is necessary for the city to take over maintenance responsibilities for the streets, as the Fort Bend County appraisal district has not updated the property records.

The council also authorized a professional services agreement with Teresa Scates to assist the utility billing department from July 23 to October 22, 2025. Another resolution was passed for consulting services with Plant and Moran, PLLC, to maintain the city's enterprise resource planning system.

In budgetary matters, the council adopted an amendment to the city’s budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, specifically addressing changes in ARPA earned interest.

In closing remarks, Mayor Pro Tem Harris highlighted a new initiative by the Coastal Prairie Conservancy, which allows individuals to reserve a burial spot on the Katy Prairie, contributing to land conservation efforts in the area. This project reflects ongoing community engagement and environmental stewardship within Katy.