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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)

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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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