Georgetown City Council

A map of Garey Park shows where the amenities are and how the city balances activities and natural spaces. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

A map of Garey Park shows where the amenities are and how the city balances activities and natural spaces. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Georgetown continues Garey Park updates, expansion

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
More amenities are on the way to Garey Park, as a five-year project enters its second phase. The next phase of improvements include an expansion to Garey House, changes to the park entry, an amphitheater, three group cabins, a retreat pavilion, a RV host site, parking and a play ranch.

City considers postponing annual grants to nonprofits

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
After being presented with recommendations for the city’s annual Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Grant Award for local nonprofits during its August 28 workshop, Georgetown City Council agreed the program should be reevaluated to make sure it is its most effective in providing money to...

New Georgetown, GISD partnership could last to 2064

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
For the next 20 years, the city and Georgetown ISD will work together under established procedures, processes, development standards and fee structures that will provide cost-effective and efficient development for future school sites in city limits and in the extraterritorial jurisdiction.
The proposed budget and tax rate were presented by city staff during the August 28 regular city council meeting. Both items were unanimously approved by city council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The proposed budget and tax rate were presented by city staff during the August 28 regular city council meeting. Both items were unanimously approved by city council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown budget, tax rate set on first reading

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Georgetown will have a $842.6 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and will operate with a property tax rate of 36.47 cents per $100 assessed valuation. Both numbers were approved by city council on first reading Tuesday, August 27.

Georgetown plans bills for 2025 legislative session

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 26, 2024
The City of Georgetown will focus on bills that aim to preserve local control and that will allow the city to maintain its quality of life and plan for growth during next year’s legislative session. The 89th Texas Legislature will meet next year from January 14 to June 2.
The Parkside on the River MUD is hoping to add the 40-acre “Dufner Tract” to its community development plan. The idea was discussed at an August 13 Georgetown City Council workshop. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

The Parkside on the River MUD is hoping to add the 40-acre “Dufner Tract” to its community development plan. The idea was discussed at an August 13 Georgetown City Council workshop. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Parkside MUD looks to add 40 acres

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Parkside on the River — an established Municipal Utility District that will bring 2,800 homes between Highway 29 and Leander Road over the next 15 years — is looking to add 40.2 acres to the project.

City tax rate expected to drop

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Georgetown’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget is being constructed with a proposed tax rate of 36.47 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. This would represent a tax rate decrease from the 2024 Fiscal Year tax rate of 37.4 cents per $100 valuation.
The bottom floor of the proposed building at 205 East Ninth Street would provide access to both retail space and a yoga studio. (Courtesy Wang Architects)

The bottom floor of the proposed building at 205 East Ninth Street would provide access to both retail space and a yoga studio. (Courtesy Wang Architects)

Developer plans new retail, yoga space near Sweet Lemon

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
A three-story building could be coming to the vacant lot at the corner of Church and Ninth streets one block from the Square.Historic Architecture Review Commission had a concept review discussion Thursday, August 8, about the plans for 205 East Ninth Street.

Georgetown sets stage for second water rate increase

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Current water and wastewater rates will not cover the revenue needs of Georgetown utilities by the 2025 Fiscal Year, according to a study by consultant NewGen Strategies and Solutions. This will lead to a temporary department budget shortfall that will be covered through available fund balances.
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