Georgetown City Council
Annual budget amendment rolls over $500 million for projects forward
Brigid Cooley
Georgetown City Council approved on first reading a Capital Improvement Project roll forward budget amendment
during its January 10 meeting.
The amendment will roll unused funds earmarked for specific projects in the city’s 2022 fiscal year budget to the 2023
budget.
Friday, January 20, 2023
A rendering shows a proposed design for the downtown garage, with commercial space on the ground floor. (COURTESY THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN)
Georgetown City Council reviews parking garage designs
Brigid Cooley
After receiving feedback from Georgetown’s Historical and Architectural Review Commission about the city’s incoming downtown parking garage, city council members showed support for designs that were shorter than those initially presented.
Design details for the garage — planned for 0.
Monday, January 16, 2023
The future R Bank building on Austin Avenue downtown stands next to the Merrill Lynch office, with the historic Williamson County Courthouse in the distance. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale)
Georgetown receives feedback from public, council on Downtown Master Plan
Brigid Cooley
The public received an overview of the city’s upcoming work to create a new Downtown Master Plan Tuesday, January 10.
“We’re here to talk about the Downtown Master Plan update and where we’re at in that process,” Downtown and Tourism Director Kim McAuliffe said.
Monday, January 16, 2023
Two Georgetown council members launch re-election campaigns
Brigid Cooley
Two Georgetown City Council members announced this week they will run for re-election in the May 6 city council race.
Sunday, January 8, 2023
A site plan for an incoming outdoor food vendor location being developed at 601 South Austin Avenue. Georgetown City Council approved a special use permit for the project during a November 22 council meeting.
Four development projects in Georgetown move ahead
Brigid Cooley
Georgetown City Council approved rezoning requests and special use permits for several incoming developments during its November 22 meeting. Projects include an outdoor food vendor venue along Austin Avenue, a single-family subdivision and a townhome development.
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Georgetown waste transfer station projects get pushed back
Brigid Cooley
Since opening in 1984, Georgetown’s transfer station has allowed service providers to efficiently transport waste collected throughout the city and its surrounding areas to landfills and other holding locations.
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Georgetown canvasses sales tax election
Brigid Cooley
Georgetown’s street maintenance sales tax was approved by anoverwhelmingmajorityduring the city’s November 8 special election. Results of the vote were canvassed during a city council meeting November 22.
Since 2002, Georgetown residents have approved a 0.
Thursday, December 1, 2022
The view of the Williamson County Courthouse in downtown Georgetown is protected by city building regulations in the area. (Photo Nicholas Cicale)
Georgetown finalizes Courthouse View Corridor waiver process
Brigid Cooley
Georgetown will allow developers to apply for waivers to the city’s Courthouse View Corridor restrictions following a November 22 city council decision.
The waiver process was approved with amendments upon second reading.
Thursday, December 1, 2022
G’town talks short-term rentals
Brigid Cooley
With more than 200 estimated short-term rentals operating within Georgetown’s city limits, city council is pursuing potential regulations which could allow the city to collect related hotel occupancy tax revenues more consistently.
Friday, November 11, 2022
North Old Town residents work to preserve neighborhood, collaborate with city
Brigid Cooley
Georgetown resident Shelley Bland’s one-acre residence on East Morrow Street, which is located in the North Old Town neighborhood, is more than just a home: it’s a piece of family history.
“My great great grandpa, John Kimbrough, had a blacksmith shop over on the property next door to mine,” Ms.
Thursday, August 18, 2022