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Georgetown looks to update building, fire codes

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Georgetown City Council was presented with a proposal to adopt the latest international building codes and fire codes at the Tuesday, July 25, council workshop.

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Georgetown discusses tax exemption program for historic homes

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Georgetown residents who live in historic homes in Old Town and the city’s downtown area will soon be eligible for funding to aid in rehabilitating their properties.

This rendering of the YMCA that could be built from the first scenario is what the facility could look like without City contribution. (courtesy YMCA and Schafer Architecture)

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City council continues partnership discussion with YMCA

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Thursday, July 27, 2023

More details were shared Tuesday, July 25, about a future partnership between the city of Georgetown and the YMCA of Central Texas.

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Georgetown begins contract negotiations with TxDOT for Highway 29 construction

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Thursday, July 13, 2023

The City Council recommended approval for City Manager David Morgan to negotiate an Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for an expansion of State Highway 29 in the July 11 consent agenda.

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Texas bills to affect city zoning, annexation and land plat applications

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Thursday, July 13, 2023

During the July 12 Georgetown City Council workshop, council members were presented information about 12 bills signed during the Texas legislative session that will affect Georgetown when implemented.

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Expenditures down 11 percent in proposed Georgetown FY 2024 budget

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Thursday, July 13, 2023

The plans for Georgetown’s Fiscal Year 2024 general fund as well as other funds for city departments were presented to city council members during a budget workshop Tuesday, July 11. The general fund is the primary source of money for Georgetown.

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Study presents transportation methods for Austin Avenue

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Friday, July 7, 2023

The preliminary results of the Austin Avenue Corridor Study, which considers new methods and updates to transportation in the area, were presented to the Georgetown City Council during their workshop on June 27.

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City Council awards contracts for street construction, maintenance

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Friday, July 7, 2023

City Council on June 27 awarded two construction contracts and three street maintenance contracts as part of its statutory consent agenda. Awarded to five separate companies, the contracts for the construction and street maintenance totals to $33.97 million.

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Georgetown eyes November bond

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Friday, June 30, 2023

Georgetown Assistant City Manager Laurie Brewer and Assistant Finance Director Nathan Parras presented a list of potential items that could appear in a November bond election during the city’s June 27 city council workshop. Based on the projected growth of the city, Ms.

Lakeside Estates would border two current developments, adding to housing in the area. Photo courtesy of Zovest.

Georgetown City Council supports MUD concept with 1,500 home, resort, amenities

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Council members showed preliminary support for a new Municipal Utility District and its proposed land use in Georgetown’s extraterritorial jurisdiction during a Tuesday, June 27, city council workshop.

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