Discussion spanning two Hutto City Council meetings led to the approval of outside agency funding for several area nonprofits.

On Thursday night, the City Council voted 7-0 to nearly double the donation to Hutto Has Heart, one of nine agencies and 11 funds to receive financial help.

Here is a list of the agencies to receive funding and the amount approved:

·      Hutto Has Heart, $38,000

·      Hutto Community Food Pantry, $11,000

·      Weekend LunchBox Program, $10,000

·      Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities Meals on Wheels, $5,000

·      Feeding the 5000 Program, $5,000

·      Round Rock Area Serving Center, $5,000

·      Hutto Education Foundation, $5,000

·      Keep Hutto Beautiful Foundation, $3,634

The amount for the agencies is $82,634.

Another motion passed 6-0 for Hutto YMCA funding in three categories, totaling $11,000. Mayor Doug Gaul recused himself from the discussion and the vote, telling the council his daughter is employed at the YMCA.