The news we are expecting

Friends,

We are awaiting news on the following:

1.  Our 1.5 million dollar sewer grant we submitted to Economic Development Agency in October is still working.  The last heard was that it was out of committee and on the Regional Director's Desk.  (Do not get too excited, that does not mean much).  This is a matching grant.  The Federal Government gives us 1.5 million that does not have to be paid back and the Village matches it.  We can do that because of the sewer bond election.  It will give us 3 million which will help keep the overall costs down significantly as well as your property taxes.

Many, many thanks to Senator Cornyn and Congressman Carter for their significant support.  THEY BELIEVE IN SALADO and want the best for you and your village.  They will help identify more available grants.

Yes, we are going after more grants.  Kim is working on a spring grant offered by the State of Texas to refurbish downtown -- curbs, sidewalks, lighting, etc.

Like all grants, there are no guarantees.  They must be written well and involve political networking.
We can do both.

2.  Stagecoach Inn.  People are always asking, "Have you heard anything?"  The answer is "No, we have not heard anything."  To the best of our knowledge, it is still working.  We are patiently waiting and do not want to upset any negotiations by asking questions.  Stagecoach is important to our community.

3.  Robertson Land Sale.  Outside there being a contract, nothing else is new.

4.  A group of citizens and professionals with sewer engineering experience is being formed to discuss the sewer development and a time line.  This committee will begin working shortly after the Holidays.  If you are interested, please call Kim, Village Administrator, 947-5060.

5.  The Village Office gets a number of telephone calls and visitors from developers asking questions about future development.  They are usually very guarded with their plans.  As soon as there is solid, accurate information, it will shared with you.  We are not going to be saying, "Received telephone call from such and such developer and they are interested in us."  That only produces uninformed gossip.  As soon as we know something for sure; you will be the first to know along with the Planning and Zoning Committee.

Just wanting to keep you informed of what we know and do not know.

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