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Published: Jun 15, 2026
City Council Reviews Safe Streets Grant for Comprehensive Sign Inventory
The city council discussed the SSA24 Safe Streets for All 2024 grant, a federal grant aimed at creating a comprehensive sign inventory for the City of Huitt. This project, which has been in discussion for months and was impacted by a federal government shutdown, will involve documenting all regulatory and warning signs, including their type, location, mounting, condition, and visibility. The goal is to identify non-compliant or deficient signage, such as missing signs, and create a GIS database for ongoing maintenance and future development planning. The grant is funded at $800,000 with an 80/20% match, and Huitt's local match is $10,000. The project is expected to take until late 2028 to complete, involving phases such as consultant selection, jurisdiction coordination, field data collection, data standardization, and final reporting. This initiative aims to bring the city's signage into compliance with federal standards and improve traffic safety, particularly in neighborhoods.
City Council Approves Minutes from June 1st Meeting
The council approved the minutes from the June 1st, 2026 city council workshop and regular meeting. The motion to approve was made by Mr. Potter and seconded by Mr. Ben Kelly. The vote passed unanimously with six 'yes' votes.
Huitt and Waco Establish Automatic Aid Agreement for Structure Fire Response
The City Council authorized the city manager to execute an interlocal cooperative agreement with the City of Waco for automatic aid in providing fire department emergency response services, specifically for structure fires. Under this agreement, Huitt would provide up to seven additional personnel from Waco during a structure fire incident, increasing Huitt's response manpower from eight to approximately fifteen. Conversely, Huitt would respond with three personnel to structure fires in Waco. The agreement is limited to structure fires and does not include medical calls. The automatic aid area is depicted on a map, generally extending north to Highway 6 and west to Highway 84, and is adjacent to Huitt. This collaboration is expected to be helpful for future ISO ratings and maintaining current ratings. The agreement has zero integration cost. The motion was made by Mr. Beni and seconded by Mr. Hamilton, passing unanimously with a six-to-zero vote.
Republic Services Rates to Increase by 4.9% Based on CPI Adjustment
The council approved a Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase for public services provided by Republic Services, allowing for a 4.9% adjustment to rates. This adjustment is permitted annually on July 1st as per the solid waste collection and disposal contract. The CPI specific to water, sewer, and trash services showed a 12-month average increase of 4.9%. The approved expenditure will impact residential costs per resident per month and various commercial service rates, as detailed in Exhibit A of the packet. The motion to approve the CPI increase was made by Mr. Potter and seconded by Mr. Hamilton, passing unanimously with a six-to-zero vote.
Council Requests Discussion on Code Enforcement Procedures
Councilmember Turner requested a future workshop agenda item to discuss code violations and enforcement. Chief McGrath explained that code enforcement officer Joel is active daily and follows a multi-step process involving notification, rectification periods, court filings, and service of complaints. He noted that Joel is often aware of situations before receiving complaints and acts quickly, with pending court complaints. While enforcement can be a lengthy process, any code issues brought to the council or police department's attention are acted upon promptly. The Chief encouraged council members to forward any information they receive directly to the department.
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