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Burton mayor says Texas Target Communities matches two class projects; initial cost estimates fall under $8,000
Summary
Mayor Karen Buck told council Burton has been matched with two Texas Target Communities class projects — an engineering capstone and a planning class — and said initial cost estimates have fallen from about $50,000 to under $8,000 for both projects combined.
Mayor Karen Buck reported on June 10 that the City of Burton has been matched with two Texas Target Communities academic projects: an engineering capstone (focused on drainage, sewer and water) and a planning class (to assist with components of a comprehensive plan). She said the city has continued conversations with Texas Target Communities to clarify partnership details and costs.
The mayor noted that initial costs floated in the spring were $50,000, but "since that time, costs have decreased significantly to under $8,000 - for both class projects." She asked whether council is okay with her continuing conversations; the agenda packet stresses no formal agreement can be signed until specifics and monetary values are worked out and council would vote on any formal agreement.
Council did not take immediate action; the mayor and staff will return specifics and any agreement to a future meeting for formal approval.
