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Resident input provides feedback for Downtown Master Plan committee

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

An update on the Downtown Master Plan was given to Georgetown City Council on August 9, detailing the different themes the Master Plan is taking on and the results of the Gather Round Georgetown Expo.

The November bond will bring voters four new projects the city could undertake. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Georgetown City Council place $130 million bond package on November ballot

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Georgetown City Council has finalized its November bond package, and during a special meeting Tuesday, August 15, officially placed $130 million worth of projects on the November 7 ballot.

City Manager David Morgan presents the proposed budget to the City Council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown discusses tax rate for 2024 budget

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Thursday, August 10, 2023

For Fiscal Year 2024, Georgetown city staff projects the city’s revenue will be $97.59 million, a 9.3 percent decrease from the city’s 2023 budget.

Luis Guillermo Ovalles cools off at Blue Hole Park after completing a 24-mile bicycle ride July 26, 2023. Sun archive photo

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Blue Hole Park improvements may not make November bond package

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

As Georgetown City Council continues to look at projects to include in a possible $136 million November bond election, council members discussed removing Blue Hole Park improvements from a package in favor of using Certificate of Obligation to fund the work.

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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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