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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda CC 03.23.2009 WorkshopNotice of Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas MARCH 23, 2009 The Georgetown City Council will meet on MARCH 23, 2009 at 4:00 P.M. at the Council Chamber at 101 E. 7th Street If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Policy Development/Review Workshop - A Presentation and discussion of retirement benefits for City employees -- Keith Brainard, Councilmember District 3 B Joint meeting with the Housing Advisory Board to present and discuss the Housing Element of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan --Jennifer C. Bills, AICP, Housing Coordinator and Elizabeth Cook, Acting Director of Community Development C Presentation and discussion on the Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan and the Trails and Greenways Master Plan, the Parks and Recreation Element of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director and Randy Morrow, Director of Community Services D Presentation and discussion regarding Municipal Utility Districts (MUDS) -- Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations and Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager E Discussion of the City Manager’s Recommended Program list for consideration as priorities for the upcoming 2009/10 Budget -- Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration and Paul E. 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. F Sec.551.071: Consultation with Attorney 1. Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including this week's agenda items 2. Mark Shelton v. City of Georgetown, et al;Cause No. A07CA063; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division 3. Lear v. Jimmy Lewis Fennell and City of Georgetown,Cause No. A08-CA-719LY, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division 4. First Citizens Bank & Trust Company v. City of Georgetown,Cause No. D-1-GN-08-02325, 53rd Judicial District, Travis County, Texas 5. Discussion of legal issues related to payment obligations for the Public Utility Improvements under the "Development Agreement with Forestville Associates, a Maryland General Partnership, regarding development of Wolf Ranch" dated September 11, 2003 6. Berry Creek Partners v. City of Georgetown, Cause No. 08-767-C277, in the District Court of Williamson County, 277th Judicial District 7. Discussion of legal requirements of the Open Meetings Act 8. Discussion of legal issues related to determination of eligibility of candidate Ric Spencer for place on ballot for City Council District 1 G Sec.551.074 Personnel Matters 1. Discussion and possible action related to the duties and performance criteria of the City Manager Adjournment Certificate of Posting I, Sandra Lee, 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 _________________, 2009, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Sandra Lee, City Secretary City of Georgetown, Texas March 23, 2009 SUBJECT: Presentation and discussion of retirement benefits for City employees -- Keith Brainard, Councilmember District 3 ITEM SUMMARY: Keith Brainard will present an overview of and proposed changes to the City's retirement benefit. FINANCIAL IMPACT: SUBMITTED BY: Keith Brainard, Councilmember District 3 Cover Memo Item # A City of Georgetown, Texas March 23, 2009 SUBJECT: Joint meeting with the Housing Advisory Board to present and discuss the Housing Element of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan --Jennifer C. Bills, AICP, Housing Coordinator and Elizabeth Cook, Acting Director of Community Development ITEM SUMMARY: In February 2008, the Housing Advisory Board began work on the Housing Element of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The Housing Element is one of eleven elements of the City's Comprehensive Plan, as required by the City Charter. On March 24-26, 2008, consultants with Mullin & Lonergan Associates met with the Housing Advisory Board, who acted as the steering committee for the Element. Over the week, they met with key people in the community who provide housing and had knowledge of the housing market. With this information and analysis of demographic trends and market conditions, the Housing Element was drafted. In September 2008, the consultants presented the preliminary draft of the Element at a City Council Workshop and held public meetings to receive comment on the document. After completing these steps, the final draft of the Housing Element was completed in November and presented at the December 9, 2008 City Council meeting. The public hearing for the adoption was opened; however, the first reading of the ordinance to adopt the Element was postponed to allow time for further review the document and its findings. The purpose of the joint meeting is to present the final draft of the Housing Element of the 2030 Plan and receive feedback and direction that will lead to the adoption of the Housing Element. The draft Housing Element document can be accesses at: http://www.georgetown.org/pdfs/DraftHousingElementofthe2030Plan.3Dec08.pdf FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer C. Bills, AICP, Housing Coordinator Cover Memo Item # B City of Georgetown, Texas March 23, 2009 SUBJECT: Presentation and discussion on the Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan and the Trails and Greenways Master Plan, the Parks and Recreation Element of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director and Randy Morrow, Director of Community Services ITEM SUMMARY: In July 2007, the City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department began working with Halff Associates to update the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The process involved documenting the existing parks and recreation inventory, gathering citizen input, developing a need’s assessment and providing recommendations. Citizen input was derived through a variety of ways during the process to formulate the master plan. This community input was the basis for developing the needs and priorities in the master plan. There was a citizen telephone survey, an online survey, a student survey, and a community input public meeting which was held on May 22, 2008. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board unanimously approved the draft Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan and the Trails and Greenways Master Plan at their December 9, 2008, meeting. The first public hearing on the draft master plan was held on January 8, 2009, at the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting. The second public hearing was held on January 27, 2009. The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan is to provide an assessment of the current system, to allow the citizens of Georgetown the opportunity to directly voice their desires and concerns about parks and recreation, and to provide a set of recommended priorities that will guide City staff and elected officials over the next ten years in terms of Parks and Recreation in Georgetown. The top 12 priorities of the Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan are as follows Secure funding for the future Garey Park Develop additional trails Acquisition of community parkland on the westside of IH 35 Develop a festival grounds area in San Gabriel Park Additional and renovated picnicking facilities in San Gabriel Park and in other parks around Georgetown Develop multiple sprayground areas around Georgetown Assist with enhancements to Lake Georgetown Additional and renovated soccer fields Additional and renovated baseball fields Renovated basketball courts Additional practice fields Develop a Downtown Festival Park Schedule of Adoption The First Reading of the Ordinance to adopt the Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan and the Trails and Greenways Master Plan as the Parks Element of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan is scheduled for March 24, 2009, with the second reading to follow at the April 14, 2009, City Council Meeting. A draft copy of the Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan and the Trails and Greenways Master Plan can be viewed at the Georgetown Public Library, the Parks and Recreation Administration Building and at www.parks.georgetown. FINANCIAL IMPACT: SUBMITTED BY: Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director & Randy Morrow, Director of Community Services ATTACHMENTS: Executive Summary Cover Memo Item # C Page E - 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Ɣ “I hope to be remembered as someone who made Ɣ the earth a little more beautiful.” Ɣ SUPREME COURT JUSTICE WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS Ɣ Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 15 Item # C BUILDING A LEGACY WITH OUR PARKS - Georgetown Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan Page E - 2 Introduction Goals of the Parks, Recreation & Trails Master Plan The City of Georgetown is a very desirable place to live, work and play. In fact, Georgetown was ranked as the number two city in the nation to live and start a small business by Fortune Small Business Magazine in 2008. When residents are asked what it is that they like about Georgetown, it is invariably the beauty of the rivers and the small town feel that brought them here in the ﬁ rst place. The country feel is also an extremely important quality of the City that residents wish to see retained and preserved. In fact, the biggest fear of most residents is uncontrolled development causing the destruction of the City’s country feel. Parks and open spaces are one of the most visible elements of a city government at work, and can instill a strong sense of pride in the residents of a community. A great park and recreation system lets both citizens and visitors know that the leadership of the city is interested in providing the best for its citizens. The leadership in Georgetown has long recognized that recreation plays an important role in the quality of life in Georgetown, and that a strong park, recreation and trail system provides for a healthier environment, improves the well being of children and young adults, and reduces the potential for crime in the City. The purpose of this Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan is to provide an assessment of the current system, to allow the citizens of Georgetown the opportunity to directly voice their desires and concerns about parks and recreation, and to provide a set of recommended priorities that will guide city staff and elected ofﬁ cials over the next ten years in terms of parks and recreation in Georgetown. This Master Plan has two components: the ﬁ rst is the Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan which discusses the extensive public input process, provides a detailed assessment of park and recreation needs in Georgetown, and summarizes recommendations concerning parks, recreation and trail actions. The second component is the Georgetown Trails and Greenways Master Plan which is an in depth master plan of potential trail corridors throughout all of Georgetown’s city limits and the extra territorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The goals of the Georgetown Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan were guided by The Seven Measures of an Excellent Parks System from Peter Harnik’s book The Excellent City Parks System. Per Peter Harnik, the seven measures are: A Clear Expression of Purpose Ɣ – a clear purpose for the system must be in place, expressed through a mission statement and goals that deﬁ ne precisely what the system is expected to provide. Georgetown’s Park system clearly knows who its target market is, and focuses on providing high quality facilities and programs. Ongoing Planning and Community Involvement Ɣ – the excellent parks system has a plan that it follows and updates periodically. It also involves its residents in the development of the plan and major decisions undertaken by the system. Georgetown, through this plan, is clearly committed to both short term and long term planning. Sufﬁ cient Assets in Land, Stafﬁ ng, and Equipment to Meet the System’s Ɣ Goals – the Parks System must have adequate land, know how much parkland it has and where, and have adequate operating funds and “a regular infusion of capital funds for major construction and repairs and land acquisition.” Equitable Access Ɣ – parks should be readily accessible, no matter where residents live. Ten minutes on foot in dense areas and 10 minutes apart by bicycle in suburban areas is recommended by the author. Access in most parts of Georgetown is very good. User Satisfaction Ɣ – citizens should fully use the park facilities and be satisﬁ ed with what they are provided with. Cities should record usership, and should periodically query their residents to determine the level of resident satisfaction. The citizens of Georgetown, though ongoing input, appreciate the system they have, but would like to see it continue to expand as the population of the City grows. Safety from Physical Hazards and Crime Ɣ – park users should feel safe when they use the facilities anywhere in the city. Georgetown is considered a very safe city, and in general citizens feel that their parks are safe places to visit. Beneﬁ ts for the City Beyond the Boundaries of the Parks System Ɣ – the excellent parks system clearly provides environmental, economic, health and learning beneﬁ ts for its residents. Georgetown residents have long recognized the great beneﬁ ts of an excellent park system, and are calling for the resources to allow the system to ﬂ ourish. The goals of the Georgetown Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan are: 1. The Parks System will be Accessible The parks system will provide adequate parks - the city will work towards Ɣ providing parks, trails, and open spaces in an adequate amount in all parts of the city. Facilities will be well distributed to provide equitable access - parks will be Ɣ located so that every citizen of Georgetown has close access to a park. In the near future, no one in Georgetown will live further than one-half mile from a park, and ideally most residents will be within one-quarter mile from a park, green space or trail access point. In newly developing parts of the city, adequate parkland will be allocated from Ɣ the beginning of development, so that the target levels of service of this plan are met. A balanced park system will be provided - a variety of park sizes and facility Ɣ types are readily available. The parks system will work towards providing a mix of small and large parks, trails, open spaces, and indoor recreation facilities. The system will work towards meeting parks, trails and open space goals - in other parts of the city, appropriate steps will be initiated to come closer to the facility and service goals of this plan. 2. The System will be Well Funded and will Actively Pursue Partnership Opportunities The citizens of Georgetown have provided strong support in recent bond Ɣ votes. The parks system will be adequately funded - the parks system will be funded Ɣ to a level that corresponds to its importance to the citizens of Georgetown. It will be encouraged to ﬂ ourish. The parks system will use all available land resources - Every land resource Ɣ in the city will be considered for its potential as a park or open space resource since there are too few available open space and suitable park sites. Schools and drainage land should be considered in the overall parks equation of the city. School Parks must be a vital part of the parks system - Parks adjacent to Ɣ elementary or secondary school sites must be a vital resource for the citizens of Georgetown in the future. 3. The System will Identify and Focus First on “Core” Services The Department will focus on providing basic services that serve a signiﬁ cant Ɣ Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 15 Item # C Page E - 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Summary of Georgetown’s Demographics Georgetown has experienced rapid growth in the past several decades. This rapid growth will continue throughout the lifetime of this master plan. According to the City of Georgetown 2030 Comprehensive Plan, the ultimate build-out population of Georgetown is expected to exceed 400,000 residents (Page 3-54 of Georgetown’s 2030 Plan). Once Georgetown reaches this population, there will more than eight times the number of residents for the City to serve with parks and recreation facilities and programs. The projected population growth for Georgetown is shown in Table E-1 below. portion of the population. These will be measured against ﬁ ve desired outcomes. Livability of the Community – provides diverse recreational opportunities and Ɣ experiences for all citizens of Georgetown. Health - provides opportunities to improve the health of all residents of Ɣ Georgetown. Youth – provides learning and recreational experiences for the youth of Ɣ Georgetown. Revenue – provides opportunities for revenue, but only if not at the expense of Ɣ the other desired outcomes. The system’s top priority should not be for-proﬁ t or to make revenue so much so that park and recreational facilities and programs are only available to an elite portion of the population. The priority should be to provide parks and recreation to all residents ﬁ rst, and then revenue returns second. Outdoors – provides opportunities to experience the outdoors in many different Ɣ ways. 4. Parks in Georgetown will be Extraordinary and Timeless The parks of Georgetown will express the natural beauty and cultural diversity Ɣ of Georgetown. The parks should look like they belong in Georgetown. Create extraordinary parks - Resolve to create parks that are unusual and that Ɣ stand out. Express the Character of Georgetown - The entire park system, with its lands Ɣ and buildings, should be one of the most visible character creating features of the city. Use materials that ﬁ t in - Develop parks that represent the natural beauty of the Ɣ area, and that ﬁ t in with the scenery of the area. Native materials - Use materials that are native to the area and that are already Ɣ commonly used, such as boulders, native rock, shrubs, and trees. Strong, distinctive appearance for park buildings - Use architectural features Ɣ as the focal points of parks. Use strong architectural statements that draw attention to the parks. 5. Parks will be Community Focal Points Parks as focal points of the Community - Place parks so that they become Ɣ readily visible focal points of the community around them. Encourage the development community to think of parks in this manner, and where necessary, develop ordinances that force that consideration. Think of parks as mini-oasis - Treat parks as lush areas, but note that only a Ɣ portion of each park has to have that feeling. 6. The City will Focus on Connectivity and Linkage Trails and linear parks will equally focus on connectivity and leisure uses - the Ɣ ultimate trail system will actually link a variety of uses, especially neighborhoods to area schools and parks, to local retail and centers of government, and to indoor recreation. Trails and linear parks will be a vital part of the parks system - A spine system Ɣ of linear parks and trails should be extended, so that the goal of one day linking all parts of the city via scenic trails and linear parks can be achieved. 7. The City will Value and Preserve Open Space Open Spaces - Make the preservation of open space within the city a high Ɣ priority in the future. Set a goal of having ﬁ ve times more undeveloped in-city open space within the next 10 to 20 years. Use drainage as opportunities to “create” open space - Use drainage channels Ɣ as the “greenbelts” of an area. Run roads alongside them and add trees to create linear parkways. Table E-1 City of Georgetown Projected Population Growth Year Population % of Growth 2000 28,339 - 2008 47,466 67.5% 2010 53,412 14.9% 2015 83,840 57.0% 2020 131,602 57.0% Build - Out 400,000 203.9% Source: Georgetown Planning and Development Department Georgetown residents enjoying San Gabriel Park Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 15 Item # C BUILDING A LEGACY WITH OUR PARKS - Georgetown Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan Page E - 4 Table E-2 2005 Age Distribution Age Georgetown 6 Mile - % Georgetown 20 Mile - % Texas Overall - Percent 0 - 4 5.6% 8.2% 7.99% 5 - 9 6.2% 7.8% 7.16% 10 - 19 14.5% 14.0% 14.8% 20 - 29 11.6% 14.5% 15.2% 30 - 39 11.4% 18.3% 14.79% 40 - 49 13.9% 16.3% 14.4% 50 - 59 13.0% 11.0% 11.71% 60 - 64 6.5% 3.2% 4.07% 65 + 17.3% 6.7% 9.87% Source: for Georgetown, Georgetown Economic Development Corporation; for Texas, Texas State Data Center Age - The age of the residents in Georgetown is shown both within a 6 mile radius of downtown Georgetown and within a 20 mile radius of downtown Georgetown. When looking at the 6 mile radius, Georgetown’s population is signiﬁ cantly older than that of the State of Texas, as shown in Table E-2. 36.8% of Georgetown residents are over the age of 50 and the majority of this age group is concentrated in the Sun City subdivision. The state as a whole has 25.7% of the population over the age of 50. Conversely Georgetown only has 26.3% of the population from ages 0 to 19; Texas has 29.95% of the population in this age group. Similarly only 36.9% of Georgetown residents are between the ages of 20 and 49, compared to Texas with 44.39% of the total population within this age group. Recreation facilities and programs should accommodate these population trends. Summary of the Existing Park System in Georgetown Georgetown has established a network of both neighborhood and larger community park facilities. These parks are well placed within the neighborhoods they serve and are well maintained. With the help of the city’s parkland dedication ordinance, even the newly developed parts of the City have adequate parkland. Table E-3 below summarizes the existing park facilities in Georgetown. Table E-3 The 2008 Parks System in Georgetown Total Number of Parks 55 Total Acreage 1,360.21 acres city-owned Neighborhood Parks 29 Parks totaling 129.84 acres Community Parks 10 Parks totaling 246.65 acres Linear Parks and Trails 9 Parks totaling 172.54 acres Regional Parks 3 Parks totaling 738.95 acres Special Purpose - Sports Complex 2 Parks totaling 53.42 acres Open Space 2 Parks totaling 18.81 acres Largest Developed Park San Gabriel Park, 177.95 acres Smallest Developed Park Founders Park, 0.09 acres Developed vs. Undeveloped Acreage 472.84 acres vs. 887.37 acres* *Note that 525 undeveloped acres is Garey Park Within the city limits of Georgetown there is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake, Lake Georgetown, with four park sites and additional open space that surround it. There is also a county park, Berry Springs Park and Preserve, within Georgetown. Finally there are four private parks in Georgetown; the Shadow Canyon Preserve, Texas Traditions Park, the Georgetown Soccer Association Sports Complex, and the Village Pocket Parks. These nine park sites and open space contribute an additional 3,463.32 acres of open space to the residents of Georgetown that is not city owned. 2,446.85 acres of the that additional parkland is undeveloped Army Corps of Engineers designated open space surrounding Lake Georgetown. Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 15 Item # C Page E - 5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Location of Existing Parks in Georgetown. Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 15 Item # C BUILDING A LEGACY WITH OUR PARKS - Georgetown Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan Page E - 6 Summary of Public Input This master plan incorporates an extensive amount of public input, utilizing several alternative methods. By using these methods of public input, feedback from many varying parts of the community were received, leading to a broader consensus on the direction that the master plan should take. The multiple methods that were used to generate citizen input during the planning process include: A citywide statistically valid telephone survey Ɣ An online survey Ɣ Surveys distributed to the young residents of Georgetown in the Georgetown Ɣ Independent School District Interviews with key stakeholders, staff and elected ofﬁ cials of the City Ɣ Presentations to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Ɣ Citywide public meetings and hearings Ɣ Workshops with the City Council Ɣ Overall Satisfaction with Parks in Georgetown - Georgetown has one of the highest levels of citizen satisfaction with parks statewide. 91% of those who participated in the telephone survey and 87% of those who took the online survey are satisﬁ ed or very satisﬁ ed with park in Georgetown. When asked about offering small neighborhood parks close to where people live, both the telephone survey and the online survey had an importance rating of 69% (23% very important and 46% important for both surveys). A total of 73% and 78% of Georgetown residents surveyed by telephone and online, respectively, support funding for the development of Garey Park. 69% of the telephone respondents and 80% of the online respondents supported the construction of a regional park on the west side of Georgetown. 69% of telephone respondents and 72% of online respondents said they would be willing to pay additional taxes to see the quality of Georgetown’s parks upgraded. 92% of citizens who participated in the telephone survey and 94% of those who completed the online survey agreed that natural areas are important and should be preserved where it is available. Telephone Survey Responses Multi-use Trails.............................................14% Park..............................................................14% Pools............................................................14% Indoor Swimming Pool / Natatorium.............11% Online Survey Responses Hike and Bike Trails / Lanes.........................17% Swimming Pools / Indoor / Outdoor..............10% Parks..............................................................9% Recreation Center..........................................6% What Recreation Facility is Lacking - respondents to both the telephone survey and the online survey were asked the open ended question of what one facility they felt was lacking in the City of Georgetown. The results are shown below. For both surveys, the number one response was trails. Most Important Facility to Add - Respondents to the surveys were then asked what one speciﬁ c facility from the previous list of facilities they felt was the most important for the city to construct. The responses are shown below. Similarly to other methods of public input, trails were ranked as number one. Most Important Facility to Construct (Telephone Survey Responses) Jogging / biking trails...............................................26% Park restrooms........................................................11% Children’s water spray park.....................................11% Amphitheater............................................................9% Natural habitat / nature areas...................................9% Most Important Facility to Construct (Online Survey Responses) Jogging / biking trails...............................................25% Natural habitat / nature areas..................................14% Park restrooms........................................................12% Amphitheater...........................................................10% Children’s water spray park.....................................9% Attachment number 1 Page 6 of 15 Item # C Page E - 7 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Summary of the Park System Needs Assessment Cities evolve over time. They increase in size, change direction of growth, and the population characteristics shift. These changes have a direct impact on the needs of open space and recreation. The Needs Assessment evaluates the current condition of Georgetown’s parks and recreation facilities and programs, and identiﬁ es what deﬁ ciencies exist so that actions can be developed to address them. The existing conditions analysis coupled with future population projections also helps to determine future needs and develop actions to address these needs. Additionally, based on public input, the need assessment analysis identiﬁ es what facilities are most needed or desired by the residents of Georgetown, helping to prioritize those that are most important. Three techniques were used in evaluating the City of Georgetown’s current and future park needs. This methodology follows criteria developed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department method for local park master plans. These methods include: Level of Service-based assessment, using locally developed standards for Ɣ facilities; Demand-based assessment, using participation rates and public input; and Ɣ Resource-based assessment, using assessment of unique physical features Ɣ in Georgetown. Park acreage needs are shown to the right and on the following page. Neighborhood Parks Existing Level of Service The recommended level of service for neighborhood parks is 3 acres per 1,000 residents. City Parks Only 118.8 acres of city-owned parks Ɣ Current level of service - 2.5 acres for every 1,000 residents Ɣ Achieving 83% of recommended level of service. Ɣ All Neighborhood Parks in Georgetown 119.23 acres of neighborhood parks, including 118.8 acres of city parks and 0.43 Ɣ acres of private neighborhood park Current level of service - 2.51 acres for every 1,000 residents Ɣ Achieving 84% of recommended level of service. Ɣ Future Needs The recommended level of service for neighborhood parks is 3 acres per 1,000 residents. Current 2008 Need Estimated Population - 47,466 Ɣ Target - 142 acres Ɣ Deﬁ cit - 23 acres Ɣ Projected 2010 Need Projected Population - 53,412 Ɣ Target - 160 acres Ɣ Deﬁ cit - 41 acres Ɣ Projected 2020 Need Projected Population - 131,602 Ɣ Target - 395 acres Ɣ Deﬁ cit - 276 acres Ɣ Community Parks Existing Level of Service The standard level of service for community parks is 5 to 8 acres per 1,000 residents (or 1 acre for every 125 to 250 residents of the city). The recommended target level of service for Georgetown is 8 acres per 1,000 residents. City Parks Only 291.79 acres of city-owned parks Ɣ Current level of service - 6.15 acres for every 1,000 residents Ɣ Achieving 76.8% of recommended level of service. Ɣ Future Needs The recommended level of service for community parks is 8 acres per 1,000 residents. Current 2008 Need Estimated Population - 47,466 Ɣ Target - 380 acres Ɣ Deﬁ cit - 88 acres. Ɣ Projected 2010 Need Projected Population - 53,412 Ɣ Target - 427 acres Ɣ Deﬁ cit - 135 acres Ɣ Projected 2020 Need Projected Population - 131,602 Ɣ Target - 1,053 acres Ɣ Deﬁ cit - 761 acres Ɣ Attachment number 1 Page 7 of 15 Item # C BUILDING A LEGACY WITH OUR PARKS - Georgetown Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan Page E - 8 Regional Parks Existing Level of Service The standard level of service for regional parks is 5 to 10 acres per 1,000 residents (or 1 acre for every 100 to 200 residents of the city). The recommended target level of service for Georgetown is 5 to 10 acres per 1,000 residents. City Parks Only 344.97 acres of city-owned parks is developed, 512.94 acres is undeveloped Ɣ Current level of service for developed acreage only - 7.27 acres for every 1,000 Ɣ residents Achieving 73% to 146% of recommended level of service. Ɣ Corps, County, and City Parks 1,339.59 acres of developed regional parks Ɣ Current level of service for developed acreage only - 24.01 acres for every Ɣ 1,000 residents Achieving 282% to 565% of recommended level of service. Ɣ Future Needs The recommended level of service for regional parks is 5 to 10 acres per 1,000 residents. Current 2008 Need Estimated Population - 47,466 Ɣ Target - 237 acres to 475 acres Ɣ Deﬁ cit of 130 acres to surplus of 108 acres Ɣ Projected 2010 Need Projected Population - 53,412 Ɣ Target - 267 acres to 534 acres Ɣ Deﬁ cit of 189 acres to surplus of 78 acres Ɣ Projected 2020 Need Projected Population - 131,602 Ɣ Target - 658 acres to 1,316 acres Ɣ Deﬁ cit - 313 acres to 971 acres Ɣ Jarrell Weir Leander Liberty Hill Hutto Round Rock Cedar Park 35 35 130 130 GARY PARK RUSSELL PARK WILLIAMSON COUNTY REGIONAL PA JIM HOGG PARK SAN GABRIEL PARK & POOL BERRY SPRINGS PARK AND PRESER MCMASTER ATHLETIC COMPLEX PARKS AND RECREATION ADMIN LYNDOCH PARK VFW PARK RIVERY PARK AND TRAIL CHAUTAUQUA PARK PARK RIVER ROAD PARK AND TRAIL GENEVA PARK WOLF RANCH PARK FOUNTAINWOOD LINEAR PARK BLUE HOLE PARK HERITAGE GARDENS AND PARK SMITH BRANCH TRAIL EMERALD SPRINGS PARK SAN GABRIEL RIVER FRONTAGE PICKETT TRAIL PARK 84 LUMBER PARK DOVE SPRINGS PARK CHURCHILL FARMS PARK PECAN BRANCH LINEAR GREENBELT GEORGETOWN TENNIS CENTER VILLAGE POOL AND PARK SAN GABRIEL VILLAGE OPEN SPACE SAN JOSE PARK KATY CROSSING TRAIL PARK VILLAGE II PARK KELLY PARK CRYSTAL KNOLL PARK VILLAGE PARKS RIVER RIDGE POOL SUMMER CREST PARK UNIVERSITY PARK WOODLAKE PARK WILLIAMS DRIVE POOL AND PARK RIVER CHASE PARK WINDRIDGE VILLAGE PARK KATY CROSSING PARK EDWARDS PARK OLD OAK PARK RAIN TREE PARK FOUNDERS PARK Legend UNDEVELOPED PARK CITY OF GEORGETOWN E.T.J. CITY OF GEORGETOWN UNITED STATES ARMY WILLIAMSON COUNTY UNDEVELOPED REGIONAL PARKS BUFFER REGIONAL PARKS BUFFER COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS BUFFER 500 YEAR FLOODPLAIN, 100 YEAR APPROXIMATE, 100 YEAR CALCULATED, FLOODWAY, FLOODWAY REGIONAL PARKS Attachment number 1 Page 8 of 15 Item # C Page E - 9 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Table E-4 Summary of Facility Needs by 2020 (in alphabetical order) Facility Current Amount 2020 Need Based on Future Population Level of Need Baseball Fields 8 33 High Basketball Courts 11 19 High Disc Golf Course 2 full courses 6 Moderate Large Pavilions 26 66 Very High Picnicking Facilities Varies Varies Very High Playscapes 31 66 Moderate Practice Fields 4 26 Very High Recreation Center 1 2-3 Moderate Softball Fields 7 15 High Soccer Fields 10 26 High Spraygrounds 0 5 Very High Swimming Pools 5 6 Low Support Facilities Varies Varies Very High Tennis Courts 11 38 Moderate Trails 6.4 miles 26.3 miles Very High Volleyball Courts 8 26 Moderate Georgetown currently has an excellent supply of park related amenities to serve its existing population. However, as noted previously, the population of Georgetown is projected to nearly triple by the year 2020. In order for Georgetown to maintain its current level of service, more amenities and facilities will need to be added to the park and recreation system. Table E-4 below summarizes the ﬁ ndings from the Level of Service-based assessment of needs. Demand was also used to determine what additional facilities are needed in Georgetown. Demand is based both on actual participation in organized activities and in use of the parks, as well as by the level of use and preferences expressed by citizens through stakeholder interviews, the citizen telephone survey, and public meetings. Respondents to the citizen telephone survey and the online survey were asked to indicate which facilities they thought were most needed in the city. According to the citizens, the most highly needed facilities include: park restrooms, picnic tables, playgrounds, jogging / biking trails, and natural habitat / nature areas. A citywide public input meeting was also held in Georgetown. Residents were shown key needs throughout the community and were asked which three they thought were the most important. The results are shown below and are ranked in order of importance. The Most Important Priorities for Georgetown to Pursue (community public meeting questionnaire) 1. San Gabriel festival / farmers market venue 2. Trails 3. Downtown festival park 4. Acquire land / acquire land for a northwest park 5. Renovate / enhance San Gabriel Park 6. Preserve land, open space, ﬂ oodplain 7. Water sprayground parks 8. Enhance Lake Georgetown (rowing, access, trails) Facility Needs Attachment number 1 Page 9 of 15 Item # C BUILDING A LEGACY WITH OUR PARKS - Georgetown Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan Page E - 10 During the course of this planning process, several stakeholder groups were contacted to give their input. Sixteen different groups gave a detailed discussion on what they felt were the top priority needs for their speciﬁ c group and interests. Their most highly desired needs are shown in Table E-5 below. Table E-5 Demand Based Needs Assessment by Stakeholder Groups Stakeholder Group Key Needs Aquadillos Swimming 25 yard USA Swimming competition size, indoor swimming pool Art Committee Art in the Park Program, public art, amphitheater Georgetown Art Works Art Park or Art Center in the downtown Corps (Lake Georgetown) Flood control and preservation. Want to keep the lake natural Convention and Visitors Bureau Things to attract people to Georgetown like events, restaurants, the lake, sports, etc. Downtown Association Downtown festival area to get the events off the street, unique restaurants, things to do downtown Economic Development Corporation Preserve natural elements in Georgetown, offer something for 25-35 year olds to do Farmers Market Permanent venue to hold market, preferably in San Gabriel Park Garden Club Lighting in the Sunken Garden, proper drainage to keep run off from coming down the stairs Pop Warner Football Need use of the existing concession stand if they cannot build their own, bleachers, practice ﬁ elds Rowing Club Boat storage facility at Lake Georgetown, potential for renting kayaks and boats on the river Sheriff’s Posse Large covered arena, control of both the show barn and the arena, expanded facility Georgetown Soccer Association Practice ﬁ elds, complex similar to Williamson County Regional Park, light ﬁ elds in San Gabriel Park for practice Williamson County Museum Kiosks and interpretative signs throughout Georgetown Williamson County Parks Department Passive county parks, maybe add a nature center at Berry Springs Park Youth Basketball Second gym for games and practice, expand league to include teenagers In the resource based assessment, key physical features of the city that may be incorporated into recreational opportunities are assessed. Both man-made and natural features can be considered. The City of Georgetown has a number of landscape features that should be preserved and / or adapted for recreational use and open space preservation where feasible. These are the San Gabriel Rivers, Lake Georgetown, rural landscapes, historic / cultural landscapes, utility right-of- ways, and the railroad right-of-way. Attachment number 1 Page 10 of 15 Item # C Page E - 11 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Key Actions Secure funding to prepare for the development of Garey Park1 Create an amphitheater / festival area in San Gabriel Park2A Begin to renovate and enhance San Gabriel Park as Georgetown’s “Central Park”2B Attachment number 1 Page 11 of 15 Item # C BUILDING A LEGACY WITH OUR PARKS - Georgetown Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan Page E - 12 Develop trails throughout the city Fund acquisition and/or development of a large community park in the Northwest quadrant of the city. Fund the continuing preservation of open space and greenways throughout Georgetown (before those lands are lost) 3 4 5 Recently Passed Parks Bond In November 2008, the residents of Georgetown approved $35.5 million in bond funding for park projects. The projects that are to be developed as a result of this bond include: Purchasing land for a west side community park and athletic complex. Ɣ Purchasing land for nature preserves. Ɣ Developing new hike and bike trails. Ɣ The development of an amphitheater/festival area in San Gabriel Park and the Ɣ ﬁ rst phase of improvements to San Gabriel Park. Secure future funding for the development of Garey Park. Ɣ The residents also approved a transportation bond of $46 million. It is important to remember that parks are valuable to the residents of Georgetown. The residents supported the park bond and are excited to see the development of the new facilities that will come out of the bond money. Continually throughout the planning process for this Master Plan, residents unanimously agreed that parks are important to the character and vitality of Georgetown, and more than that the residents are willing to pay to ensure their park system continues to be one of the best park systems in all of Texas. Attachment number 1 Page 12 of 15 Item # C Page E - 13 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Georgetown has many corridors that lend themselves to creating a citywide system of trails. There is Lake Georgetown, the San Gabriel River system, and the creeks that feed into the river which continue throughout the city. Enhancing trail opportunities throughout the city will not only preserve open space but also provide an alternate mode of transportation for residents of Georgetown. Opportunities to create trails and linear parks in Georgetown have been repeatedly noted in public input efforts throughout this planning process. Citizen support and desire to continue building these facilities is very high, and points to the need to make trail building a very high priority over the next ﬁ ve to ten years. The trail alignments shown are conceptual in nature and are intended to convey desired linkages between key destinations throughout Georgetown. Many potential trail alignments are on lands that may be further developed in the future, and those trails may not be implemented until that development occurs. Trails are typically shown along drainage corridors where greenbelts with trails can be created. In some cases, the development plan for those areas may suggest alternative trail corridors; if so, these can be presented to City staff for review and as changes to the overall trails plan. Trail development to be lead by the City of Georgetown, but with potential private partnership assistance is shown in red. Trail development to be lead by non-city of Georgetown, private entities or developments are shown in blue. Opportunities for Trails in Georgetown Existing San Gabriel Park trails Existing Lake Georgetown trails Other existing trails in Georgetown Attachment number 1 Page 13 of 15 Item # C BUILDING A LEGACY WITH OUR PARKS - Georgetown Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan Page E - 14 Connections to Lake Georgetown (3 miles)Northwest Georgetown / Williams Dr. Trail to Lake Georgetown (2 miles) Scenic Dr. Overlook Trail (1.5 miles) Downtown / Southwestern area trails (2 to 3 miles) University Blvd. trail to High School (3 miles) East San Gabriel trail extension to SH 130 (2 miles) Trail connection to Texas State and Texas A&M Universities (5 miles) Enhance / improve trails around Lake Georgetown North San Gabriel trail extension to Leander and Liberty Hill (5 miles) South San Gabriel trail extension to Garey Park (3 miles) Garey Park to Williamson County Regional Park connection (3 miles) Lake Georgetown water supply line trail to Brushy Creek (7 miles) San Gabriel River Trail to Lyndoch Park (1.5 miles) This section presents a citywide network of trails, representing the most important trails to be built. Using prioritization criteria tailored speciﬁ cally to Georgetown, those key trails are then divided into segments and prioritized. Cost projections were prepared for each of the recommended segments, allowing for the preparation of an “Action Plan” for trail implementation. These corridors were selected to meet the goals established by the planning effort, and to reﬂ ect citizen comments and desires received during the extensive public input process. Those goals included: Connectivity – trails considered in this plan should have a purpose. They are not simply scenic walks through a park, but are intended to link destinations that would be most frequently used by residents of Georgetown. Those include schools, recreation facilities and parks, nearby retail area, civic uses, downtown, and ﬁ nally major places of employment. Planning for an entire system – these trails are intended to be key pieces that someday link all of Georgetown together. Create meaningful segments – signiﬁ cant sections should be built, so that they can immediately become highly used and effective pieces of the overall system. Segments need to be built in a way that sequences connections. Individual random pieces should not be left unconnected for very long. Create partnerships – many segments can be built by new developments. Even if planning for those developments is in an advanced stage, modiﬁ cations should be considered to implement key components of this plan, so as to create an overall better ﬁ nal plan for the city. Homeowner Associations and other entities can also play a major role in implementing some segments. Initial prioritization on trails in the incorporated city limits – the immediate focus will be on trail segments within the city limits of Georgetown. Trails in the extra territorial jurisdiction can be implemented in the future or independently by developers or homeowners. The major system of trails in the city is shown on this page. More detail of proposed trail corridors is given in the Trails and Greenways Master Plan. Proposed Trails for Georgetown Attachment number 1 Page 14 of 15 Item # C Page E - 15 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Summary of Recommendations The park and recreation needs of Georgetown are described in Chapters 7, 8 and 9 of this report. The recommendations are divided into ﬁ ve sections: acquisition of parkland, development of new facilities, improvements to existing facilities, trail corridor development, and the San Gabriel Park plan for renovation and enhancements. Highest Priority Needs - The prioritization is based on information received from public input as well as from the needs assessment formed from facility and acreage standards shown in Chapter 6. The criteria used to prioritize the park facilities needs in Georgetown are as follows: Level of need based on citizen input from a citywide telephone survey; Ɣ Level of need based on direct citizen input from public comments; Ɣ Level of need based on standards based needs assessments; Ɣ Condition of existing park facilities in the city. Ɣ The priorities are shown in Table E-6 below. Table E-6 Summary of Priority Needs in Georgetown (ranked in order of highest priority) Additional Facilities Based on Survey Results 1. Park Restrooms 2. Picnicking Facilities 3. Playgrounds 4. Hike and Bike Trails 5. Natural Habitat/Nature Areas 6. Large Pavilions 7. Nature Center 8. Basketball courts Additional Facilities Based on Public Meeting 1. San Gabriel Park Festival/Farmers Market Venue 2. Hike and Bike Trails 3. Downtown Festival Park 4. Acquire Land for a Northwest Park 5. Renovate/Enhance San Gabriel Park 6. Preserve Land, Open Space, Floodplains 7. Water Sprayground Parks 8. Enhance Lake Georgetown Additional Facilities Based on Level of Service 1. Hike and BikeTrails 2. Water Spraygrounds 3. Practice Fields 4. Large Pavilions 5. Picnicking Facilities 6. Support Facilities 7. Baseball Fields 8. Soccer Fields Renovate Facilities Based on Existing Condition 1. Trails Around Lake Georgetown 2. Basketball Courts 3. Practice Fields 4. Soccer Fields 5. Neighborhood Parks 6. Picnicking Facilities 7. Sand Volleyball Courts 8. Baseball Fields Needs meeting all of the criteria were ranked as high priority elements and are to receive the highest level of attention over the next ﬁ ve years. The top twelve priorities that the City of Georgetown should accomplish are (in order of highest priority): Secure funding for the future Garey Park1. - Garey Park is a 525 acre park site that was donated to the City of Georgetown by the Garey family. The Garey family also promised $5 million to the City of Georgetown to help develop the park; however that money must be matched by the City. This master planned park will become one of the most impressive parks in all of Texas once it is built. The City of Georgetown needs to ensure that the funding for developing this park is secured once the time comes. Develop additional trails2. - trails were consistently ranked as the highest priority and the one amenity almost all residents want more of. Georgetown is fortunate to have an extensive creek and river system which provides ample opportunities for trail development. Acquisition of community parkland on the westside of IH 353. - there currently is no large signiﬁ cant community park on the westside of the City; and the population of Georgetown is heavily growing in this sector. Develop a festival grounds area in San Gabriel Park4. - Georgetown has the unique opportunity to develop a signature festival grounds and performance area in San Gabriel Park on the site of the former high school football stadium. Additional and renovated picnicking facilities in San 5. Gabriel Park and in other parks around Georgetown - San Gabriel Park is Georgetown’s central park, and many of the picnicking facilities are older and have been heavily used. The ﬁ rst phase of renovations to San Gabriel Park should include upgrading and renovating the picnicking facilities and providing additional large rental pavilions. The same renovations should be considered for other smaller parks around Georgetown when necessary. Develop multiple sprayground areas around Georgetown6. - the ﬁ rst sprayground park in Georgetown is being constructed at the recreation center and is projected to open Summer 2009. It is recommended that two of the existing pools in Georgetown be decommissioned and converted into sprayground parks so that there is adequate distribution of sprayground facilities throughout the City. Assist with enhancements to Lake Georgetown7. - Georgetown in fortunate to have an asset such as Lake Georgetown within its city limits. Enhancements include improved trails, improved signage and access, improved non-motorized boating opportunities, and improved picnicking facilities. Additional and renovated soccer ﬁ elds8. - the current city-owned soccer ﬁ elds are in adequate condition. For the City to continue to provide recreational soccer leagues for youth, additional soccer ﬁ elds and the renovation of existing soccer ﬁ elds will be needed. Additional and renovated baseball ﬁ elds9. - similar to soccer ﬁ elds, as Georgetown grows rapidly in population renovated and additional baseball ﬁ elds will be needed. The current baseball ﬁ elds in San Gabriel Park are in an inefﬁ cient conﬁ guration. When these ﬁ elds are renovated and if the ﬁ elds stay in San Gabriel Park, they should be reconﬁ gured in a more modern style similar to the softball ﬁ elds at McMaster Athletic Complex. Renovated basketball courts10. - a portion of the basketball courts in Georgetown are in adequate condition. Many backboards and rims are rusted and need replacing. Additional practice ﬁ elds11. - there is a signiﬁ cant deﬁ cit of practice ﬁ elds in Georgetown and many of the leagues use the game ﬁ elds for practice. This leads to the game ﬁ elds deteriorating faster. Backstops and soccer practice facilities should be included in neighborhood parks and several practice facilities should be included in large community parks where feasible. Develop a Downtown Festival Park12. - the City of Georgetown hosts several large annual events in their historic downtown. Currently there is no designated place for these events and often times the events occur on blocked-off streets. Providing a downtown festival park will ensure a proper venue for the downtown events and can increase the safety of the events’ patrons. Attachment number 1 Page 15 of 15 Item # C City of Georgetown, Texas March 23, 2009 SUBJECT: Presentation and discussion regarding Municipal Utility Districts (MUDS) -- Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations and Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: SUBMITTED BY: Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations Cover Memo Item # D City of Georgetown, Texas March 23, 2009 SUBJECT: Discussion of the City Manager’s Recommended Program list for consideration as priorities for the upcoming 2009/10 Budget -- Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration and Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager ITEM SUMMARY: This workshop is to review the City Manager’s recommended programs for the upcoming budget cycle. These projects would improve efficiencies and provide long-term benefits to the community. Many of these projects would be implemented in the 2010/11 budget, with planning occurring in the 2009/10 fiscal year. During this workshop, the Council can modify or add additional projects to the list. Once the list is finalized, an on-line survey will be conducted to measure the importance of each program. The survey will be sent electronically (as a web-link) to the Council no later than March 25. Staff requests that Council complete the survey prior to April 3. Once the survey is completed, the combined results that prioritize the project list will be compiled and presented to City Council at the April 13 Council Workshop. FINANCIAL IMPACT: SUBMITTED BY: Micki Rundell ATTACHMENTS: City Manager's Recommended Project List DRAFT Survey Cover Memo Item # E PR I O R I T Y L I S T I N G F O R 2 0 0 9 / 1 0 B U D G E T CI T Y M A N A G E R ' S R E C O M M E N D E D P R O J E C T S F O R C O N S I D E R A T I O N Ci t y M a n a g e r Fu n d Es t i m a t e d Fi s c a l C o m m e n t s Ra t i n g Ty p e Co s t s Ye a r 1 Wi l l i a m s D r i v e G a t e w a y i m p l e m e n t a t i o n : P u r c h a s e R O W - M c C o y p r o p e r t y De b t 1, 2 0 0 , 0 0 0 20 1 0 / 1 1 St o r m w a t e r D r a i n a g e i m p r o v e m e n t s SD - D e b t 75 0 , 0 0 0 20 1 0 / 1 1 2 Pu r c h a s e l a n d f o r F i r e S t a t i o n 5 i n S h e l l R o a d a r e a De b t / E S D 20 0 9 / 1 0 3 Po l i c e C A D s y s t e m r e p l a c e m e n t GF - 1 - t i m e 1, 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 20 0 9 / 1 0 $1 0 0 K f u n d s o n h a n d 4 Ut i l i t y b i l l i n g ( C I S ) / A M I r e p l a c e m e n t En t e r p r i s e C I S S o l u t i o n s Ut i l i t e s 1, 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 20 0 9 / 1 0 AM I I m p l e m e n t a t i o n W& E 9, 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 3 Y e a r s 5 Tr a f f i c M a n a g e m e n t P r o g r a m : De v e l o p s i g n a l i z a t i o n p l a n GF 15 0 , 0 0 0 20 0 9 / 1 0 Ca r r y f o r w a r d $ 1 3 0 K f r o m 2 0 0 8 / 0 9 Ac q u i r e a d d i t i o n a l s i g n a l s GF - 1 - t i m e 15 0 , 0 0 0 20 0 9 / 1 0 6 Im p l e m e n t P u b l i c S a f e t y & n o n - P S E m p l o y e e s t o 9 5 % R o u n d R o c k Fi r e = $ 1 2 0 K , P o l i c e = $ 1 4 0 K , N o n - P S $ 1 5 K m i n , Al l f u n d s 27 5 , 0 0 0 20 0 9 / 1 0 7 Ex p a n d r e c y c l i n g p r o g r a m De v e l o p s i n g l e s t r e a m r e c y c l i n g p i l o t GF 50 , 0 0 0 20 0 9 / 1 0 9 No r t h w e s t B l v d B r i d g e De s i g n & E n g i n e e r i n g ( 1 5 % p r o j e c t c o s t e s t i m a t e = $ 1 6 M ) De b t 2, 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 20 0 9 / 1 0 8 Im p l e m e n t T r a n s i t S y s t e m GF 95 0 , 0 0 0 20 1 0 / 1 1 As s u m e s J a n s t a r t d a t e Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # E Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 3 Item # E Attachment number 2 Page 2 of 3 Item # E Attachment number 2 Page 3 of 3 Item # E City of Georgetown, Texas March 23, 2009 SUBJECT: Sec.551.071: Consultation with Attorney 1. Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including this week's agenda items 2. Mark Shelton v. City of Georgetown, et al;Cause No. A07CA063; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division 3. Lear v. Jimmy Lewis Fennell and City of Georgetown,Cause No. A08-CA-719LY, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division 4. First Citizens Bank & Trust Company v. City of Georgetown,Cause No. D-1-GN-08-02325, 53rd Judicial District, Travis County, Texas 5. Discussion of legal issues related to payment obligations for the Public Utility Improvements under the "Development Agreement with Forestville Associates, a Maryland General Partnership, regarding development of Wolf Ranch" dated September 11, 2003 6. Berry Creek Partners v. City of Georgetown, Cause No. 08-767-C277, in the District Court of Williamson County, 277th Judicial District 7. Discussion of legal requirements of the Open Meetings Act 8. Discussion of legal issues related to determination of eligibility of candidate Ric Spencer for place on ballot for City Council District 1 ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: SUBMITTED BY: Jessica Hamilton, Assistant City Secretary Cover Memo Item # F City of Georgetown, Texas March 23, 2009 SUBJECT: Sec.551.074 Personnel Matters 1. Discussion and possible action related to the duties and performance criteria of the City Manager ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: SUBMITTED BY: Jessica Hamilton, Assistant City Secretary Cover Memo Item # G