Government
BY HALEY MCLEOD
Water restrictions for city of Hutto customers lifted The city of Hutto lifted its water restric- tions Dec. 5. Overview The city announced in a news release that ongoing restrictions for outdoor water usage were lifted, meaning city of Hutto water customers are no longer limited to the days they can water outside. While restrictions have been lifted for the winter, the city still encourages residential, industrial and commercial users to practice water conservation. In the meantime, the city will continue to monitor water levels throughout the winter to determine when water restrictions should resume.
Pflugerville council seeks grant funding extension After spending approximately 1% of federal funding awarded to Pflugerville’s Community Development Block Grant program, city staff are seeking an extension to utilize the remaining dollars, according to a Dec. 15 presentation to City Council. The current situation Annually, the city receives grant funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The money is intended to support affordable housing, suitable living environments and expand economic opportunities, according to city documents. The Planning and Development Department intended to use the dollars for streetlight improvements, youth recreation scholarship programs, workforce development and utility payments. As of the Dec. 15 meeting, $2,632 of
HUD grant spending
Funds used: $2,632 (1.07%)
Total funds available: $243,926
Remaining funds: $241,294
SOURCE: CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
the $243,926 made available for fiscal year 2022- 23 was used. What else Planning and Development Services Director Jeremy Frazzell said it was difficult for applicants to meet income requirements, and also noted the city has a relatively small population of low- to moderate-income households. He said the city is currently in talks with HUD to see if the funding can be rolled into FY 2023-24, adding the city may have to submit an amendment in order to do so.
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