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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.
Site plans for the proposed Serenity Ranch Municipal Utility District show multi-family housing toward the front of the property and single-family housing toward the back, with the largest single-family lots along the dry portion of Berry Creek. (Courtesy Athena Domain Inc.)

Site plans for the proposed Serenity Ranch Municipal Utility District show multi-family housing toward the front of the property and single-family housing toward the back, with the largest single-family lots along the dry portion of Berry Creek. (Courtesy Athena Domain Inc.)

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New development could introduce mix of housing options

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Saturday, July 27, 2024
A development with a mix of multi-family and single-family housing — including 153 townhomes, 360 apartments and 127 single-family units — could be brought to northeast Georgetown’s extraterritorial jurisdiction through the Serenity Ranch Municipal Utility District.
Assistant city managers, front, from left, Nick Woolery and Wayne Nero along with Assistant Finance Director Nathan Parras present budget propositions to city council with Assistant City Manager Laurie Brewer (not pictured). (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Assistant city managers, front, from left, Nick Woolery and Wayne Nero along with Assistant Finance Director Nathan Parras present budget propositions to city council with Assistant City Manager Laurie Brewer (not pictured). (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown tax rate to stay the same in FY 2025

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 15, 2024
Average Georgetown homeowners should see a decrease in the city portion of their property tax bills next year. The City of Georgetown is building its budget for the next fiscal year based on this year’s current city tax rate.

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New city programs encourage saving electricity

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Georgetown will be implementing a new energy efficiency and conservation program for electric utility customers starting October 1. The program will promote customer education and offer chances for residents to manage bills and energy usage, according to the city.

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City reevaluates approval process

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Development code standards and infill development processes will see some changes in Georgetown’s historic neighborhoods as the city continues to update its Unified Development Code.

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New Georgetown YMCA property brought into city

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 1, 2024
The future home of Georgetown’s YMCA has been brought into the city limits and zoned to general commercial, paving the way for the bond-supported facility and gym on the city’s northwest edge.
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