Budget for 2018 builds for the future
New roads and capacity for a growing city are among key items in the proposed City budget for the 2018 fiscal year, presented yesterday to the City Council by City Manager David Morgan. The budget supports City services, builds infrastructure for the future, and provides competitive compensation for employees, while lowering the tax rate and … Continue reading “Budget for 2018 builds for the future”
City Receives Recognition for Transparency from Texas Comptroller
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the City of Georgetown is the latest local government entity to achieve specific transparency goals through the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program. Georgetown received a star in the area of Traditional Finances, which recognizes entities for their outstanding efforts in making their spending and revenue information available. “By providing meaningful financial … Continue reading “City Receives Recognition for Transparency from Texas Comptroller”
Flood Study Open House on July 26
An open house meeting to solicit public input on flooding issues and flood-prone areas in Georgetown is Wednesday, July 26. The open house by the City of Georgetown, in partnership with the Texas Water Development Board, is at 6 p.m. at the Georgetown Municipal Complex, 300-1 Industrial Avenue, Georgetown, Texas, 78626. This is the third … Continue reading “Flood Study Open House on July 26”
Downtown Lowdown meeting July 19
Come find out about upcoming City projects and event updates at the next quarterly Downtown Lowdown meeting on Wednesday, July 19. The informal meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. at Roots Bistro, 118 W. Eighth St. Coffee and light breakfast snacks will be provided. There will be updates from City staff on: Art Center and Library … Continue reading “Downtown Lowdown meeting July 19”
Sunset Movie “The Jungle Book” July 14
The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department presents “The Jungle Book” (PG) on Friday, July 14 in San Gabriel Park. The event will take place on the soccer fields located behind the Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 N. Austin Ave. This is a free community event. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. with a Parks … Continue reading “Sunset Movie “The Jungle Book” July 14”
City hosts open house for GoGeo ADA plan
The City will host a transit open house for the American’s with Disabilities Act plan related to the GoGeo fixed-route and paratransit bus service, which begins Aug. 21. The open house will be July 13 from 4:30-7 p.m. in the Friends Room of the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St. A draft of the … Continue reading “City hosts open house for GoGeo ADA plan”
City hosts open house for Historic Resources Survey update
The City of Georgetown will host an open house meeting July 13 at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 101 E. Seventh St., to discuss the 2016 Historic Resources Survey cumulative results. The survey, which is an update of the 1984 and 2007 Historic Resources Surveys, was completed by consultants Cox-McLain Environmental Consulting Inc. The … Continue reading “City hosts open house for Historic Resources Survey update”
July 4 Celebration at San Gabriel Park
The 34th annual Sertoma Club Family July 4 Celebration and fireworks display will be held at San Gabriel Park on Tuesday, July 4. The event is sponsored by the Georgetown Sertoma Club service organization with assistance from the City of Georgetown. Activities begin at 11 a.m. at San Gabriel Park with live entertainment throughout the … Continue reading “July 4 Celebration at San Gabriel Park”
CARTS service to transition to GoGeo bus service in August
The City of Georgetown is launching its first fixed-route bus system this August, which means some changes for the City’s current on-demand bus riders. The GoGeo fixed-route bus and American’s with Disabilities Act paratransit service will hit the streets Aug. 21 with four routes meeting at a transit hub at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 … Continue reading “CARTS service to transition to GoGeo bus service in August”
Georgetown receives 2017 National Main Street accreditation
The City of Georgetown’s Main Street Program has been designated as an accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its coordinating program partners announce the list of accredited Main Street America programs in recognition of their exemplary … Continue reading “Georgetown receives 2017 National Main Street accreditation”
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