HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda CC 04.26.2011 WorkshopNotice of Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
APRIL 26, 2011
The Georgetown City Council will meet on APRIL 26, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. at Council Chambers - 101 E. 7th
Street
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Policy Development/Review Workshop -
A Overview of new Council Video Broadcast System -- Mike Peters, Information Technology Director and
Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer
B Presentation and discussion regarding the progress of the Lone Star Rail District -- Edward G. Polasek,
Transportation Services Director
C Discussion on the City’s Five-Year Strategic Planning Process and 2012 Council Budget Priorities --
Laurie Brewer, Finance Director; Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer and Paul Brandenburg, City
Manager
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes,
Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular
session.
D Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
- Advice from attorney about pending litigation that has been filed against the City or contemplated
litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including but not
limited to this week's agenda item
- Discussion and evaluation of the letter from City Attorney Mark Sokolow's legal counsel and potential
claim against the City of Georgetown with outside counsel Martha S. Dickie
Adjournment
Certificate of Posting
I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at least
72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
April 26, 2011
SUBJECT:
Overview of new Council Video Broadcast System -- Mike Peters, Information Technology Director and
Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer
ITEM SUMMARY:
This presentation will provide an overview of the new video production system including system features,
changes from the previous system and future opportunities. The system is planned for use starting with the
first Council meeting in May.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SUBMITTED BY:
ATTACHMENTS:
Presentation
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City of Georgetown, Texas
April 26, 2011
SUBJECT:
Presentation and discussion regarding the progress of the Lone Star Rail District -- Edward G. Polasek,
Transportation Services Director
ITEM SUMMARY:
Sid Covington, Chair of the Board of Directors, will present an update on activities of the Lone Star Rail
District.
Recent activities include the creation of the Rail Director position, re-branding of the Austin San Antonio
Intermunicipal Rail District to the LStar brand, progress on the passenger and freight rail relocation projects,
and initiating the enivronmental process for rail relocation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SUBMITTED BY:
Edward G. Polasek, AICP
Cover Memo
Item # B
City of Georgetown, Texas
April 26, 2011
SUBJECT:
Discussion on the City’s Five-Year Strategic Planning Process and 2012 Council Budget Priorities -- Laurie
Brewer, Finance Director; Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer and Paul Brandenburg, City Manager
ITEM SUMMARY:
Staff continues to work to prepare for the upcoming 2012 Budget. Preparation of the update to the 5 Year
Strategic Plans has been on-going since February. The 5-year Capital Improvements Program is being
finalized and will be brought before the Council on June 14. Base budgets and requests for increases to
maintain service levels have been finalized by departments and are currently being reviewed by the City
manager.
This presentation will provide council with the highlights of the 5 year operational strategic plans and will
present conservative models for the major funds for the upcoming five years. Funding issues and strategies
will be discussed to facilitate a discussion of Council priorities for the upcoming budget year.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A forecast of funding strategies needed to address some of the upcoming issues will be discussed. More
detailed revenue projections will be presented later in the upcoming budget process for the 2012 fiscal year.
SUBMITTED BY:
Micki Rundell
Cover Memo
Item # C
City of Georgetown, Texas
April 26, 2011
SUBJECT:
Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
- Advice from attorney about pending litigation that has been filed against the City or contemplated litigation
and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including but not limited to
this week's agenda item
- Discussion and evaluation of the letter from City Attorney Mark Sokolow's legal counsel and potential
claim against the City of Georgetown with outside counsel Martha S. Dickie
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SUBMITTED BY:
RES
Cover Memo
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