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Officials approve contract for new generators at Hutto city facilities
excellent officers.” Among his qualifications, Yarbrough has 27 years of experience in law enforcement, is a U.S. Army veteran who served in Operation Desert
BY CARSON GANONG
GENERATORUPGRADES The $668,214.45 contract includes costs for purchase and installation of new generators and installation of old generators. $444,663.61 HUTTO CITY HALL AND POLICE DEPARTMENT $93,441.86 HUTTO PUBLIC WORKS HUTTO COUNTRY ESTATES WATER LIFT STATION
HUTTO Several Hutto city facili- ties will receive upgrades to their generators following action by City Council. Council approved a $668,214.45 contract with Waukesha-Pearce Industries Inc. for purchase and installation of new generators at a March 3 meeting. Chief Financial Officer Angie Rios said 2021’s winter stormmade clear the necessity for more reliable generators. The city will pay for the gener- ators using a combination of city funds and American Rescue Plan Act funds. Some facilities, such as City Hall and the police department head- quarters, will receive new gener- ators. The old generators will be installed in other facilities such as the police department annex where they would be an upgrade.
JeffYarbrough
BY BRIAN RASH
Storm and was an investigator with the Texas Attorney General’s office. Yarbrough takes over for interim Police Chief Jim Stuart, who took was appointed in October following the resignation of former Hutto Police Chief Paul Hall. “We are grateful to Chief Stuart for his commitment to the Hutto Police Department and community during an important transition,” Hutto interim City Manager Isaac Turner said in the release. “Chief Yarbrough will come to Hutto with positive momentum on his side.” Information from Round Rock ISD states Yarbrough will remain with the district until April 15. The district will name an interim police chief on or before that date, according to an RRISD representative.
HUTTO After an extensive national search that lasted several months, the city of Hutto hired a new police chief. On March 25, a news release from Hutto stated Jeff Yarbrough, the current chief of police for Round Rock ISD, will be the new chief for the Hutto Police Department effec- tive April 18. “We’re confident Chief Yarbrough has the experience, knowledge and demeanor to effectively lead HPD and our community through this contin- uous growth,” Mayor Mike Snyder said in the release. “His commitment to outreach and inclusion will well serve both the department and the community. We look forward to his work to effectively retain and recruit
$51,162.66
HUTTO POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNEX
$46,298.45
HUTTO CREEKSIDE WATER LIFT STATION
$32,647.87
SOURCE: CITY OF HUTTO/ COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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