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”
City launches mobility bond work, asks residents’ priorities
The City of Georgetown is putting together a mobility bond package for a vote by its residents in May 2021. The primary focus areas of this mobility bond are: Increasing capacity of Georgetown’s roadway network and bridges with high traffic volume. Improving intersections, building sidewalks, and enhancing safety throughout Georgetown to create new connections within … Continue reading “City launches mobility bond work, asks residents’ priorities”
2020 Red Poppy Festival canceled
The 21st annual Red Poppy Festival, which was rescheduled from April to October, has been canceled due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. City Council unanimously directed staff to cancel the event during its July 14 meeting. “We reluctantly canceled POPPtober fest out of an abundance of caution for public safety. It was clear we … Continue reading “2020 Red Poppy Festival canceled”
Water use limits in effect as of July 14
The City of Georgetown is enacting water use restrictions as a result of increasing landscape and lawn irrigation. Yesterday, the City’s water utility reached 85 percent of water treatment capacity on three consecutive days and is enacting Stage 1 of the Drought Contingency Plan, effective Tuesday, July 14. During Stage 1 of the DCP, customers … Continue reading “Water use limits in effect as of July 14”
Proposed Voluntary Annexation of 0.872 Acres (Enclave at Hidden Oaks Additional Acreage)
The City of Georgetown is considering a voluntary annexation of property into the city limits. A Public Hearing will be held at the July 28, 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 0.872 Acres (Enclave at Hidden Oaks Additional Acreage)”
Georgetown updates mask order to require face coverings in public
SEPT. 23 UPDATE: The City updated its local mask order to reflect the Governor’s Executive Order No. 30. The City’s mask order will be lifted when the statewide mask order is lifted. Read Georgetown’s updated orders here. Read Gov. Abbott’s Executive Order No. 30 here. All people age 10 and older in Georgetown are required … Continue reading “Georgetown updates mask order to require face coverings in public”
Hwy. 195 and Berry Creek Drive project complete
A construction project to improve safety on Hwy. 195 at Berry Creek Drive has been completed. The crossover at Berry Creek Drive closed permanently yesterday. Access to and from Berry Creek Drive on Hwy. 195 is now via turnarounds at either side of the intersection. (See map.) The $776,000 project by the Texas Department of … Continue reading “Hwy. 195 and Berry Creek Drive project complete”
City facility closings on July 3
City offices and facilities will be closed Friday, July 3, for the Independence Day holiday. Facilities closed on Friday, July 3, include: Airport Terminal, 500 Terminal Drive Animal Shelter, 110 W.L. Walden Drive City Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. St. Library, 402 W. Eighth St. Municipal Complex, 300-1 Industrial Ave. Municipal Court, 510 W. … Continue reading “City facility closings on July 3”
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