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Council discusses justice center options and available bonding capacity
Summary
Council hears a public safety subcommittee update on proposed justice center floor plans and scope; members noted an approximate $29.5 million current bonding capacity and discussed phasing and a potential voter referendum for additional funds.
The public safety subcommittee reported progress on concept floor plans for a proposed justice center after meetings with a consultant and Hutto Police Department representatives. The subcommittee said the consultant will return with alternative proposals (one‑story vs. two‑story) and options for phasing court relocation and evidence storage.
During the subcommittee recap the mayor noted, “we have approximately… about $29,500,000 that can be used towards this from a bonding capacity without having to raise taxes,” and that earlier planning had identified a potential full cost in the range of about $50,000,000. Councilmembers said the city should complete design work so the community can make an informed decision at the ballot box next year if a bond proposition is recommended. Members also asked staff to pursue state and federal grant/loan opportunities where appropriate and to include potential long‑term maintenance cost projections when evaluating large capital options.
