City provides funding to help people affected by COVID-19 pay residential utility bills
The City of Georgetown has nearly $1 million in funding available to help residential utility customers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic pay their utility bills. Anyone who has lost their income since the start of this year may qualify for assistance. The COVID-19 Customer Assistance Program offers up to $1,500 to residential utility customers who … Continue reading “City provides funding to help people affected by COVID-19 pay residential utility bills”
City’s proposed FY2021 budget lowers property tax rate, focuses on maintaining services
The City’s proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget would decrease the City’s property tax rate, making it the lowest of all cities in the Austin area with a population greater than 20,000 while maintaining high-quality services to the community. As a result of the lower tax rate and a decline in the average taxable value of … Continue reading “City’s proposed FY2021 budget lowers property tax rate, focuses on maintaining services”
Energy conservation tips
Given the forecast for temperatures in the upper 90s in the coming days, the demand for energy could be reaching peak annual levels as air conditioners work to keep homes and offices cool. High electric use could lead ERCOT to take steps to reduce demand, which could include energy conversation alerts or, in rare cases, … Continue reading “Energy conservation tips”
City hosts history-based webinars
The City’s Planning Department has joined with the Georgetown Public Library to host an informal webinar series named “Tuesday Talks with Britin and Ann.” The monthly webinars will feature different topics covering Georgetown’s history lead by Georgetown Downtown and Historic Planner Britin Bostick and Reference Librarian Ann Evans. The meetings will be held at noon … Continue reading “City hosts history-based webinars”
Proposed Voluntary Annexation of 0.526 acres (Highland Village Phase II)
The City of Georgetown is considering a voluntary annexation of property into the city limits. A Public Hearing will be held at the September 8, 2020 meeting at 6:00pm. City Council meetings are located at the City Council Chambers, 510 W. 9th Street. Due to operational constraints resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting may … Continue reading “Proposed Voluntary Annexation of 0.526 acres (Highland Village Phase II)”
Proposed Voluntary Disannexation of 20.67 Acres
The City of Georgetown is considering a voluntary disannexation of two properties from the city limits.? The public hearing will be held at the August 11, 2020 City Council meeting at 6 pm. City Council meetings are located at the City Council Chambers, 510 W. 9th Street. Due to operational constraints resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting may be held via the video conference. The … Continue reading “Proposed Voluntary Disannexation of 20.67 Acres”
Georgetown Animal Shelter kennels get a face-lift
The Georgetown Animal Shelter is moving forward next month on an extensive and necessary project – resurfacing all 29 dog kennels – and needs the community’s continued support. Disease control is a major consideration at animal shelters to prevent the spread of harmful and contagious bacteria and viruses. Animal shelters require surfaces that can be cleaned … Continue reading “Georgetown Animal Shelter kennels get a face-lift”
City presents preliminary FY2021 budget
City Council will begin its discussions of the Fiscal Year 2021 budget with two workshops this week. City Council must adopt the budget by September. The workshops on July 21 and 22 will give the Council a chance to weigh options and provide direction, so staff can come back in August with a proposed budget … Continue reading “City presents preliminary FY2021 budget”
Reduce watering to avoid limit of one day per week
Water use exceeds 90 percent capacity of treatment plants Water use from irrigation is leading to record demand on the water treatment system. Water production has exceeded 90 percent of plant capacity on multiple days in the past week. The City of Georgetown is asking water customers to reduce demand by using the Seasonal Adjust … Continue reading “Reduce watering to avoid limit of one day per week”
“Confronting Racism” program offers community read and virtual panel discussion
Join a community-wide read and virtual panel discussion called “Confronting Racism: A Community Conversation.” The books and the online, moderated discussion on Aug. 31 will focus on deepening participants’ understanding of racism and the ways it impacts individuals and society. The community-wide read and the virtual discussion are open to all and are sponsored by … Continue reading ““Confronting Racism” program offers community read and virtual panel discussion”
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