Haslet EDC staff reports 132 building permits in March; updates Freeman Toyota, Grace Point Church and wastewater work

Staff reported to the Haslet Taipei Economic Development Corporation that the city had 132 building permits under review during March and summarized progress on several local development and infrastructure projects. The presentation covered commercial work at Freeman Toyota, repairs at Grace Point Church following fire damage, ongoing fire‑station improvements, street work nearing completion and a large wastewater line installation north of Westport Parkway.

“During March, we had 132 building permits that were under review,” the staff presenter said, noting that Freeman Toyota has most utilities in and crews are working on the parking lot. The presenter also described Grace Point Church’s post‑fire repairs and said both exterior and interior work is proceeding on the city’s fire station.

The updates signal active construction and public‑works activity across the city. Staff emphasized that several projects remain in stages requiring coordination with contractors and that some timelines—particularly for interior finishes at the fire station—are still being finalized. When a committee member asked if there was an estimated completion date for the fire‑department substation, the presenter replied that interior work remained and that the city would report timing to council this week; no specific completion date was provided during the meeting.

The board recessed into an executive session later in the agenda and reconvened; follow‑up items include finalizing timelines and any permits or inspections required before project closeouts.