Transit Development Plan adopted
The Georgetown Transit Development Plan was adopted by City Council at its regular meeting Tuesday, April 23. Adoption of the plan maintains access to federal transit funding and includes a roadmap for potential mobility enhancements in the future. The plan was developed by the City in partnership with CapMetro, which is the regional agency through … Continue reading “Transit Development Plan adopted”
Georgetown bond rating upgraded from AA+ to AAA
Rating agency Standard and Poor’s upgraded the City’s AA+ bond rating to AAA. The City has maintained a AA+ rating since 2009. The upgraded bond rating means the City can sell debt for major expenses, including roads, facilities, and vehicles, at lower interest rates. The City issued $91 million in bonds April 23, with the … Continue reading “Georgetown bond rating upgraded from AA+ to AAA”
Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Grants: Apply by June 7
The City of Georgetown is now accepting applications from eligible nonprofit agencies for Strategic Partnerships for Community Services grant funding for the City’s Fiscal Year 2024-25, which begins Oct. 1, 2024. Application forms and supplemental materials should be filled out and submitted no later than 5 p.m. Friday, June 7. Funding decisions will be made … Continue reading “Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Grants: Apply by June 7”
Two Step Inn Festival in San Gabriel Park on April 20-21
The City looks forward to welcoming music fans to San Gabriel Park on April 20-21 for Two Step Inn. Some streets and lanes surrounding San Gabriel Park will be completely closed for the festival. Festival staging, which includes safety fencing, will begin Wednesday, April 10, and continues through Friday, April 26. See this interactive map for … Continue reading “Two Step Inn Festival in San Gabriel Park on April 20-21”
Georgetown accepting applications for Legislative Task Force
The City is seeking Georgetown residents, community leaders, board and commission members, and business representatives who want to provide input on the City’s legislative agenda. Interested residents can apply for the Georgetown Legislative Task Force through April 21. Roles of the task force include: Reviewing the City’s legislative position statements and providing feedback on needed … Continue reading “Georgetown accepting applications for Legislative Task Force”
New Georgetown water, wastewater rates take effect April 1
Georgetown City Council voted Tuesday to raise water and wastewater rates effective April 1—an increase expected to add about $15 to the monthly utility bill of the average single-family residential household, which uses about 10,000 gallons of water per month. Recommended by the Water Utility Advisory Board in February, the rate increase was enacted primarily … Continue reading “New Georgetown water, wastewater rates take effect April 1”
Downtown parking garage groundbreaking March 26
The City broke ground March 26 on the downtown parking garage, 502 S. Main St. The new garage will add an additional 315 parking spaces to downtown. The parking garage was recommended in the 2015 Downtown Parking Study, which included short-, mid-, and long-term solutions. The new garage is a mid-term solution that fits the … Continue reading “Downtown parking garage groundbreaking March 26”
City of Georgetown to complete water system maintenance
The Georgetown Water Utility will perform system maintenance beginning Wednesday, April 17, and lasting through Friday, May 17. During this systemwide maintenance, Georgetown water customers may notice chlorine odors and a green or brown tint to the water for brief periods. Customers could notice these changes starting Thursday, April 18, or Friday, April 19. Concentrations … Continue reading “City of Georgetown to complete water system maintenance”
Incumbents in City Council Districts 1 and 5 file for reelection
City Council incumbents for Districts 1 and 5, Amanda Parr and Kevin Pitts, respectively, have filed for reelection. As of the filing deadline at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, both are unopposed. When candidates for City Council seats are unopposed, the council will cancel the election, according to state law. The last day to register … Continue reading “Incumbents in City Council Districts 1 and 5 file for reelection”
Sidewalk Master Plan adopted by City Council
At its regular meeting Feb. 13, City Council adopted the Sidewalk Master Plan, which creates a blueprint for the future pedestrian network and prioritizes maintenance of existing pedestrian facilities. The plan is an update of the 2014 Sidewalk Master Plan. More than 60 percent of the Priority 1 projects identified in the 2014 plan have … Continue reading “Sidewalk Master Plan adopted by City Council”
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