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Katy council approves appointments, enterprise project nomination and several routine measures
Summary
At its Feb. 23 meeting the Katy City Council approved appointments to Keep Katy Beautiful, authorized an interlocal agreement nominating Igloo Products Corp. for enterprise project designation, approved a $54,850 ARC Engineers contract for a wastewater generator design, and adopted a budget amendment; votes were by voice and motions carried.
The City of Katy Council on Feb. 23 approved multiple routine items, including appointments, an economic‑development nomination, a public‑works contract and a budget amendment.
Appointments: The council approved an ordinance appointing Elizabeth Ann Nicholas and Drew William Reiser as regular members of the Keep Katy Beautiful board. Multiple council members praised the board’s volunteer work before the motion carried by voice vote.
Enterprise project nomination: Council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign an interlocal agreement with Waller County to approve the county’s nomination of Igloo Products Corp. for designation as an enterprise project at 777 Igloo Road. City Attorney Dave explained enterprise project nominations are economic‑development tools governed by the Texas Government Code and noted the city is not promising any money; any state tax incentives would be available only if the company meets statutory criteria.
Contracts and budget: Council approved a proposal with ARC Engineers LLC for design and construction‑based services for a wastewater treatment plant generator installation in the amount of $54,850 (site at 25839 Katy Freeway). The council also adopted amendment number 13 to the FY2024–25 general government fund budget.
Votes at a glance: • Appointment — Elizabeth Ann Nicholas and Drew William Reiser to Keep Katy Beautiful board: motion carried (voice vote). • Resolution — Interlocal agreement to nominate Igloo Products Corp. as an enterprise project (777 Igloo Road): motion carried (voice vote). • Contract — ARC Engineers LLC, wastewater generator design, $54,850: motion carried (voice vote). • Ordinance — Budget amendment no. 13, FY2024–25: motion carried (voice vote).
City Attorney Dave summarized statutory criteria for enterprise project nominations and emphasized the nomination does not commit city funds. Council members asked clarifying questions about how the program works and what incentives the state could grant. No votes were recorded by roll call in the transcript; motions carried by voice vote.
