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Belton council approves sewer-extension funding and Chapter 380 agreement for River Place
Summary
The Belton City Council on Dec. 10 approved a TIRZ amendment to fund sewer infrastructure to future phases of River Place and authorized a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with Ainsley Corporation to extend wastewater service across TX‑317; both measures passed unanimously.
The Belton City Council approved two measures on Dec. 10 to extend sewer services to future phases of the River Place development, including an amendment to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) project and financing plan and authorization for a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with Ainsley Corporation.
City staff presented a map showing the work area along the west side of TX‑317 north of FM 439 and described the plan to extend a public sewer line across TX‑317 to connect with existing developments. Staff said the city’s obligations include acquiring a 15‑foot easement and coordinating with TxDOT to get the line under the highway. The presentation estimated the city’s cost at approximately $595,000 and the developer’s on‑site utility costs at about $860,000; staff also said a future lift station could be needed in roughly five to seven years.
During brief council discussion members asked about construction approaches for crossing TX‑317. Staff said the project is currently planned as a bore under the roadway but that the city will pursue an open‑cut option if TxDOT allows it to reduce costs.
The council opened a public hearing on the TIRZ amendment and heard no public comments. Speaker 10 moved to approve Item 6a (the TIRZ amendment); the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. The council then moved to authorize the city manager to execute a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with Ainsley Corporation for the extension of wastewater services (Item 6b); that motion also passed unanimously.
The staff presentation stated the treasurer’s recommendation was unanimously in favor on Dec. 5 and asked the council to add the project to the TIRZ project list and execute the economic-development agreement. The contracts and engineering plans required for construction are the next steps following council approval.
Council members framed the measures as investments in infrastructure to support orderly growth; no council member recorded a dissenting vote. The city will return to the next administrative steps (easement acquisition, bid review, and contract award) as staff advances the project.
