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”
25th annual Red Poppy Festival in downtown Georgetown on April 26-28
Celebrate the City’s signature event on the most beautiful town square in Texas at the 25th annual Red Poppy Festival on April 26-28. The festival kicks off on Friday night and runs through Sunday with three days of music, entertainment, and family fun, and features more than 100 artisan vendors. The City is offering a … Continue reading “25th annual Red Poppy Festival in downtown Georgetown on April 26-28”
City to host household hazardous waste event May 18
The City will host a free household hazardous waste collection event from 9 a.m.-noon May 18, 2024, at the Georgetown Municipal Complex, 300-1 Industrial Ave. The event will be available for up to 500 eligible Georgetown solid waste customers who have solid waste service through Texas Disposal Systems. Customers must contact Customer Care at 512-930-3640 … Continue reading “City to host household hazardous waste event May 18”
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”
Georgetown assistant city manager receives mentoring award
Georgetown Assistant City Manager Laurie Brewer has been recognized with the 2024 Mentoring Award from the Texas City Management Association. The Mentoring Award is one of the most prestigious recognitions given in the State of Texas to city management professionals. According to TCMA, the award “recognizes a city management professional who has made significant contributions … Continue reading “Georgetown assistant city manager receives mentoring award”
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”
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