Street resurfacing work starts
Street resurfacing projects, including hot-in-place recycling and a high-performance surface sealant treatment, will be completed this summer and fall. The first milling and repaving work of the season started last week. The work schedule can be affected by weather conditions, mechanical issues, and product availability. For information and updates on the paving schedule and a … Continue reading “Street resurfacing work starts”
Streetlight outage online reporting tool available
The City of Georgetown has launched a new online streetlight outage reporting tool on the City website. The new reporting tool at https://bit.ly/GTXstreetlightoutagereporting allows residents to see a map of all City streetlights and click on an icon to report that a streetlight is not working. The map includes all streetlights within the city limits … Continue reading “Streetlight outage online reporting tool available”
City Council adopts Downtown Master Plan and Austin Avenue Corridor Study
The Downtown Master Plan and the Austin Avenue Corridor Study were both adopted by City Council at its regular meeting May 28. These strategic documents were designed to shape decisions, programming, and reinvestment for their respective areas during the next 10 years. The Downtown Master Plan builds upon the 2014 version and reflects the City … Continue reading “City Council adopts Downtown Master Plan and Austin Avenue Corridor Study”
City facility closures for employee event June 7
Many City of Georgetown offices and services will be closed the afternoon of Friday, June 7, for an employee appreciation event. If not specified below, hours and services will remain the same, though with fewer staff members. Parks and Recreation Administration, 1101 N. College St., will close for the day at 2 p.m. The following … Continue reading “City facility closures for employee event June 7”
July 4 Celebration at San Gabriel Park
The 41st annual Sertoma Club Family July 4 Celebration and fireworks display will be held at San Gabriel Park Thursday, July 4. The event is sponsored by the Georgetown Sertoma Club with assistance from the City of Georgetown. Activities begin at 10 a.m. at San Gabriel Park. The festival includes live entertainment, arts and crafts … Continue reading “July 4 Celebration at San Gabriel Park”
New ClearGov site for City project updates
Looking for details on a City road, parks, or utility project? Check out the new ClearGov CIP site for capital improvement project information such as locations, costs, timelines, and status updates. Go to georgetown.org/project-updates-cleargov-cip-map for instructions and a link to the new project site. The map is updated regularly and includes project locations, costs, timelines, … Continue reading “New ClearGov site for City project updates”
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”
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