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Hutto council authorizes settlement to acquire easements for Southeast Loop wastewater interceptor
Summary
The council authorized the city manager to execute settlement documents to acquire easements for parcels tied to the Southeast Loop wastewater interceptor project, resolving pending condemnation litigation with Big Sky Capital and approving negotiated payment amounts discussed in executive session.
The Hutto City Council on March 27 authorized the city manager to execute a settlement agreement and related documents to acquire necessary easements for parcels 2 through 6 owned by Big Sky Capital in connection with the Southeast Loop Wastewater Interceptor Project (CIP WW10-2023). The motion directed staff to resolve outstanding condemnation litigation (City of Hutto v. Big Sky Capital) by accepting the settlement amounts presented in executive session.
The motion was made and seconded during the meeting's post-executive-session business and passed 6-0. Council instructed the city manager and city attorney to finalize and sign the documents, and staff indicated the settlement will permit the city to proceed with construction activities on the Southeast Loop interceptor.
Ending: Staff will execute the settlement documents and record the easements; the city indicated the acquisition resolves the pending condemnation action and clears a path for the wastewater interceptor construction schedule.
