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J anuary 11, 2 02 2
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510 W 9th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626
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Policy De ve lopme nt/Re vie w Workshop -
A P resentation and discussion regarding the City’s Debt P rogram -- Leigh Wallace, Finance
Director
B P resentation, update and discussion regarding the City’s legislative program -- Mayra Cantu,
Assistant to the City Manager
C P resentation, update, and discussion regarding the plan for Intersection Improvements and Street
Maintenance -- Eric J ohnson, P ublic Works Director; and Wesley Wright, Systems Engineering
Director
D P resentation, discussion, and possible direction regarding the City’s response to C O VID-19 --
J ack Daly, Community Services Director
Exe cutive Se ssion
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.
E Sec. 551.071: Consul tati on w i th Attorney
Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the
attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including agenda items
- Litigation Update
Sec. 551.086: Certai n P ubl i c P ow er Uti l i ti es: Competi ti ve M atters
- P urchased P ower Update
Sec. 551.072: Del i berati ons about Real P roperty
- Block 27, property located near the corner of 6th Street and Austin Avenue
Sec. 551.087: Del i berati on Regardi ng Economi c Devel opment Negoti ati ons
- P roject Updates
- P roject Spur
Sec. 551.074: P ersonnel Matters
- Appointment of Assistant City Attorney
Adjournme nt
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Ce rtificate of Posting
I, R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas, do hereby c ertify that
this Notice of Meeting was pos ted at C ity Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet,
G eorgetown, T X 78626, a plac e readily ac cessible to the general public as required by law, on
the _____ day of _________________, 2022, at __________, and remained so pos ted for
at leas t 72 c ontinuous hours prec eding the s cheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
City Council Workshop
January 11, 2022
S UBJEC T:
P resentation and discussion regarding the City’s Debt P rogram -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
I T EM S UMMARY:
This annual overview of current and propo sed debt obligations is a re quireme nt of the City’s Fiscal and Budgetary P olicy.
The purpose is to review the debt management program, o utstanding debt, and a preview of the 2022 debt sale. The review
includes Revenue bonds, General Obligation bonds, Certificate of Obligation bonds, and Self-Supporting obligations.
The P roposed Debt Issue discussed in the pre sentatio n will be finalized during an action item on the Fe bruary 22nd
Council meeting agenda.
F I NANC I AL I MPAC T:
.
S UBMI T T ED BY:
Sharon P arker
AT TAC HMENT S :
Description
Debt O verview P res entation
2022 G O - C O Timetable
Debt - Draft Updated
Utility Debt
Utility Debt C overage R ation
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Annual Debt Program Overview
Council Workshop 1/11/22
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Annual Debt Overview
2022 Budget
Tax Impact
Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
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Debt Planning
Budget development
includes the capital plan
and the debt plan
2022 Budget
included proposed
debt with
estimated tax and
rate impacts (for
the following year)
•Refine the 2022 debt
plan as project timing
and costs are updated
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Debt Policies
Provide debt update
annually
Balance needs of the
City between pay as you
go and debt financing
•Stability of tax rate
Explore all funding
options for a capital item
Finance a capital item
over its useful life
Method of sale –
depends on market
conditions-competitive
or negotiated
Inter-generational equity
–all users of the asset
help pay for the debt,
instead of the residents
in one particular year
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Types of Debt
•General Obligation Bonds
•Used for large projects, such as
Southeast Community Park, D. B.
Wood Road, & Shell Road
•Approved by the voters
•Repaid with property taxes over
long terms
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Types of
Debt
Certificates of Obligation
-Tax Backed
•Used for required or routine items, such as Public Safety Equipment, & Public Safety Vehicles, as well as other improvements, such as park improvements.
•Used for construction of public safety facilities and renovation of current City facilities, such as the Georgetown Municipal Complex.
•Public notice required
•Repaid with property taxes
•Term over the life of the asset
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Types of
Debt
Certificates of Obligation -Self
Supporting
•Used for various projects, such as but not
limited to: Stormwater, Solid Waste, GTEC,
GEDCO, and TIRZ
•Public notice required
•Repaid with revenue other than general
property tax
•Sales tax
•Drainage fees
•TIRZ property taxes
•Solid Waste fees
•Term over the life of the asset
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Types of Debt Revenue Bonds
•Used for large electric and water projects
•Repaid with utility revenue over life of asset
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Types of
Debt
•Refunding Bonds
•This is an option when the
call date is reached on any
bond type
•The call date is typically 10
years after a 20 year bond
is sold
•Options are reviewed with
Financial Advisor to see if
it’s in the best interest of
the City
•This option is selected to
refinance with a lower
interest rate and receive a
savings on the debt balance
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Current Bond Ratings
•Independent review of City’s management and financial condition to determine creditworthiness
•Impacts the interest rate of the bond
•Standard & Poor’s 2021 Rating
•General Obligation -AA+
•Revenue Bonds -A+
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Debt
Coverage
Ratio
•For revenue bonds
•Combined water and electric
coverage
•Number of times net operating
revenue can cover debt service
•Bond covenants 1.35x
•Fiscal and Budgetary Policy
1.5x
•FY21 preliminary actual
coverage is 2.83
•FY22 adopted budget
coverage is 2.47
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Current Tax Rate
Total 40.1 cents per
$100 assessed
valuation
•Interest & Sinking
23.96 cents
•Operations &
Maintenance 16.13
cents
Tax Rate Estimate
•2021 Road Bond –up
to 3 cent impact
estimated
•Due to increased
assessed values,
total tax rate
decreased more
than 1 cent
City decreased the tax
rate the last 2 years
•--FY22/0.401
•--FY21/0.418
•--FY20/0.42
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Current Tax ObligationNot Including Self Funded Obligations
Other City
Facilities
13%
Parks/Rec & Facilities
11%
Public Safety
27%
Streets and
Transportation
49%
General Government
Tax Supported Debt $197M
Other City Facilities Parks/Rec & Facilities Public Safety Streets and Transportation
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5 Year Tax Supported DebtNot Including Self Funded Obligations
0
50,000,000
100,000,000
150,000,000
200,000,000
250,000,000
2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021
CO's GO's
Dol
l
a
r
s
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Debt per Capita
$136,885,866
$158,154,681
$169,958,125 $170,891,271
$197,480,272
$2,000
$2,100
$2,200
$2,300
$2,400
$2,500
$2,600
$2,700
$0
$50,000,000
$100,000,000
$150,000,000
$200,000,000
$250,000,000
2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21
Total Tax Supported Debt per Capita
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Enterprise Obligations
Electric
22%
Electric-Winter Storm Energy
Costs
29%
Irrigation
0%
Stormwater Drainage
3%
Water
29%
Airport
1%
Wastewater
16%
Enterprise Debt $169M
Electric Electric-Winter Storm Energy Costs Irrigation Stormwater Drainage Water Airport Wastewater
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5 Year Enterprise Debt, Including Self Supported Debt
0
20,000,000
40,000,000
60,000,000
80,000,000
100,000,000
120,000,000
140,000,000
160,000,000
180,000,000
2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021
Water/WW/Irrigation Electric Electric - PPFCO Stormwater/Airport
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Debt Per Customer
$1,608
$1,320
$1,414
$1,158 $1,212 $1,267
$1,051
$960
$855 $895 $933
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21
Outstanding Debt per Utility Customer
PPFCO Debt Per Customer Electric Debt Per Customer W/WW Debt Per Customer
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Historical Assets Net of Debt
$- $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 $900
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Millions
City Assets Net of Related Debt
General Utility
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Tax Impact Analysis
The Five-Year Debt Model,
which is updated annually, is
a tool to better understand
the impacts of issuing debt.
Allows for scenario testing
and the adjustment of
multiple variables including
assessed value, sales tax, tax
rate distribution, and debt
service requirements.
Reviewed with Council each
summer.
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How the Model Works
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Assumptions •Small changes can have big results
•Use Current I&S Tax Rate: 23.96 cents
•Use Current O&M Tax Rate: 16.13 cents
•Use Current Ratio of 50/50 for tax ceiling revenue
•Base Assessed Value growth of 24.58% (based on
TNT data) in FY2022, 10% in FY2023, 7% assumed
for all other years.
•Interest rate of 2.80% in FY 2021, increasing to
3.8% in year 5
•Structure of debt payments: pay-back period and
payment size could vary
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5 Year Tax Backed CIP
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FY 2022 Proposed Debt
Tax Supported –General Obligation
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FY 2022 Proposed Debt
Tax Supported –Certificate of Obligation
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Supporting
the Debt
•No property tax impact in
the five-year model based
on assumptions mentioned.
•Strong and consistent
growth in assessed values in
our community.
•Prior to the 2021 Mobility
Bond approval, Council’s
annual spending plan was
between $18-$20 million
per year for the next 5 years.
•This list includes the
expedited 2021 Mobility
Bond approval. Council
approved moving the plan
from a 7 year to a 5 year
funding plan, which began
in FY21.
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Bond Authorization Remaining
General Obligation Debt Authorized by the Voters 2008 Roads 2008 Parks 2015 Roads 2021 Roads Total
Amount Authorized by the Voters 46,000,000 35,500,000 105,000,000 90,000,000 276,500,000
Year & Issue
2009 1,175,000 0 0 1,175,000
2010 1,365,000 0 0 1,365,000
2010A 9,435,000 2,500,000 0 11,935,000
2012 0 0 0 0
2012A 0 0 0 0
2013 0 5,000,000 0 5,000,000
2014 4,800,000 0 0 4,800,000
2015 4,375,000 0 0 4,375,000
2015A 1,710,000 10,075,000 11,785,000
2016 3,000,000 10,000,000 13,000,000
2017 6,500,000 2,635,000 9,135,000
2018 3,900,000 4,000,000 16,550,000 24,450,000
2019 5,330,000 5,330,000
2020 9,080,000 9,080,000
2021 1,000,000 6,800,000 7,800,000
2021A 4,000,000 3,005,000 20,995,000 28,000,000
Total Issued 29,050,000 23,710,000 63,475,000 20,995,000 137,230,000
Authorization Remaining 16,950,000 11,790,000 41,525,000 69,005,000 139,270,000
*Includes allocated premium which counts towards the voter authorization.
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Plan for Callable Tax Backed Debt in 2022
•Several tax supported bonds are callable in August 2022 –2012 GO Refunding; 2013 GO; 2013 CO; and 2013 GO Refunding
•$13.8 million total is callable
•Keep updating our model and review market conditions; likely execute some of both options
•Defease option –repayment counts toward debt expense in FY2023 property tax rate calculation
•Option to help hold the tax rate steady and create capacity for future projects desired by Council/community
•Still results in a savings in interest expense over remaining life of bonds
•Will bring back estimates at a later date
•Refunding option –estimated savings is $1 million total over remaining life of bonds
•Administratively easier and fewer fees to roll refunding process into rest of spring debt issue process (versus waiting and refunding in a separate process)
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FY 2022 Proposed Debt
Self Supported –Certificate of Obligation
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Supporting
the Debt
•The current Stormwater rates
can support the issuing of more
debt in these funds.
•Due to continued strong sales
tax collections, the GTEC debt
can be supported.
•The current Airport revenue and
available fund balance can
support issuing of more debt in
the fund.
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FY 2022 Proposed Debt
Electric/Water –Revenue Bonds
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Supporting the Debt
CURRENT RATES FOR WATER
AND ELECTRIC CAN SUPPORT
THE ISSUING OF NEW DEBT.
WATER RATE STUDY PHASE I
COMPLETED IN 2020 TO
SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE;
ANNUAL EVALUATION OF
WATER AND ELECTRIC RATES
DURING HIGH GRWOTH
PERIOD TO SUPPORT DEBT
NEEDS
ELECTRIC AND WATER
FINANCIAL MODEL AND
RATES UNDER REVIEW IN
2022.
PHASE II OF WATER RATE
STUDY UNDERWAY
INCREASE IN COSTS DUE TO
SUPPLY CHAIN AND LABOR;
WATER IMPACT FEE
RECONCILIATION; BRING BACK
POTENTIAL RATE IMPACTS TO
COUNCIL
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Takeaways •The City continues to aggressively implement
infrastructure improvements to match the voter
approved projects.
•The debt correlates to population growth and voter
approved projects to improve services and quality
of life.
•The City continues to experience strong economic
growth.
•Economic forecast shows the City can fund the
current CIP plan within the current tax rates.
•Water and Electric rate studies currently in process
will bring rate options forward this year that
address infrastructure growth pressures and keep
the utilities financially sound.
•Stormwater and Environmental rate studies
planned for later in 2022.
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Next Steps
•Budget Amendment –Jan 2022-Update Debt Issue Amounts
•February 2022 Council Agenda
•Authorize Financial Advisors to proceed with bond sale schedule and documents
•Approve Notice of Intent to issue Certificates of Obligation
•March 2022
•Offering Statements reviewed by staff
•Staff meet with bond rating agency
•April 2022 Council Agenda
•Approve results of competitive sale
•May 2022–Closing and Receive Proceeds
•TBD workshop dates –results of Water and Electric rate studies
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S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
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6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
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February March April May
City of Georgetown, Texas
Timetable for Issuance of
General Obligation Bonds and Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022
Tuesday, February 22, 2022* • City Council authorizes 2022 financing schedule.
• The City Council considers a resolution directing
publication of the notice of intent to issue debt for
the Certificates of Obligation.
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 • Preliminary Official Statement (POS) is electronically
distributed by FA for comments.
• Bond rating application made.
Friday, March 11, 2022 • POS comments returned to FA.
Tuesday, March 2022 • FY 2021 Audit approved by City Council.
Week of March 27, 2022 • Rating calls with Standard & Poor’s.
Friday, April 15, 2022 • Bond ratings assigned.
Monday, April 18, 2022 • POS electronically posted using I-Deal.
Tuesday, April 26, 2022* • Sale. Series 2022 issues are priced and awarded by
City Council.
Thursday, May 19, 2022 • Closing. Series 2022 issues are delivered and
proceeds distributed in accordance with Closing
Instructions.
_____________
* Requires Official Council Meeting.
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DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY
The City’s goal is to fund capital improvement projects on a “pay as you go” basis whenever possible. For large infrastructure projects
and during heavy growth, debt financing is sometimes required. Debt financed projects must meet the City’s financing criteria as
included in the Fiscal and Budgetary Policy. The complete policy can be found at the beginning of the Reference section of this
document.
XIV. Debt Management
The City of Georgetown recognizes the primary purpose of capital facilities is to provide services to the community. Using
debt financing to meet the capital needs of the community must be evaluated according to efficiency and equity. Efficiency
must be evaluated to determine the highest rate of return for a given investment of resources. Equity is resolved by
determining who should pay for the cost of capital improvements. In meeting demand for additional services, the City will
strive to balance the needs between debt financing and “pay as you go” methods. The City realizes that failure to meet the
demands of growth may inhibit its continued economic viability, but also realizes that too much debt may have detrimental
effects on the City’s long-range financial condition.
The City will issue debt only for the purpose of acquiring or constructing capital assets for the general benefit of its citizens
and to allow it to fulfill its various purposes as a city. The City will seek input on major projects funded with debt via bond
elections, master planning exercises, board meetings, budget workshops, and other methods as needed.
A Debt Condition Update report will be provided annually.
The City’s debt management objective is to maintain level debt service that does not adversely impact tax or utility rates and does not
hinder the City’s ability to effectively operate the utility systems, street network, or other facilities. The City’s debt payments must stay
within provisions of state law, bond covenants, and council adopted policies. All of these criteria and objectives are met with the debt
financing proposed in this budget.
The City of Georgetown’s bonds are rated:
Rating Agency General Obligation Date Obtained Utility Revenue Date Obtained
Standard & Poor's AA+ 7/29/2021 A+ 7/13/2021
LEGAL DEBT MARGIN FOR GENERAL OBLIGATIONS
All taxable property within the City is subject to the assessment, levy, and collection by the City. Annually, the City evaluates direct ad
valorem tax revenue to ensure payment of principal and interest on the Bonds within the limits prescribed by law. Article XI, Section 5,
of the Texas Constitution is applicable to the City, and limits the maximum ad valorem tax rate to $2.50 per $100 of assessed valuation
(for all City purposes). The Charter of the City adopts the provisions of the constitution without further limitation. Under rules
promulgated by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, such office will not approve tax bonds for the City unless the City can
demonstrate its ability to pay debt service requirements on all outstanding City tax bonds, including the issue to be approved, from a
tax levy of $1.50 per $100 of valuation, based on 90% collection of tax.
Current Debt Obligations
The following tables and graphs illustrate the City’s current debt obligations. There are three main categories related to types of debt.
They are General Government Debt, which is backed by property taxes, Enterprise Debt, which is backed by utility rates, and Self-
Supporting Debt, which is backed by fees and other revenue sources.
Allowable levy per $100 valuation 1.50 $
Proposed levy for debt service (included in total adopted rate of $0.401) 0. 239681
Percentage of allowable levy used 14.9%
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Outstanding Debt Summary - By Type as of 10/1/2021 Outstanding Debt %FY 2022 Principal & Interest
General Government Debt
CO - Self Supporting
GEDCO 2,390,000 5%202,769
General Fund-Solid Waste 10,060,000 23%710,635
GTEC 25,490,000 57%1,991,248
Rivery TIRZ 6,715,000 15%610,820
CO - Self Supporting Total 44,655,000 100%3,515,473
General Government Tax Supported Debt CO's and GO's
Other City Facilities 25,272,082 13%4,765,570
Parks and Recreation Facilities 22,706,990 11%2,013,131
Public Safety 52,405,900 27%6,003,517
Streets and Transportation 97,095,300 49%10,433,198
General Government Tax Supported Debt CO's and GO's Total 197,480,272 100%23,215,415
Refinanced GO - Self Supporting
GTEC 4,842,627 100%1,134,238
Refinanced GO - Self Supporting Total 4,842,627 100%1,134,238
General Government Debt Total 246,977,899 27,865,126
GTEC
Sales Tax Revenue Bond
GTEC 4,340,000 100%839,750
Sales Tax Revenue Bond Total 4,340,000 100%839,750
GTEC Total 4,340,000 839,750
Enterprise Debt
CO - Self Supporting
Airport 1,850,000 6%142,961
Electric 6,040,000 20%467,200
Stormwater 3,489,310 12%331,156
Water 18,300,000 62%1,307,458
CO - Self Supporting Total 29,679,310 100%2,248,775
Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation Bonds
Electric 48,025,000 100%5,301,240
Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation Bonds Total 48,025,000 100%5,301,240
Refinanced GO - Self Supporting
Airport 164,735 5%41,138
Electric 2,061,599 68%468,710
Stormwater 826,458 27%149,505
Refinanced GO - Self Supporting Total 3,052,792 100%659,354
Refinanced Revenue Bonds
Electric 346,500 5%58,212
Irrigation 118,800 2%19,958
Wastewater 1,184,700 16%199,030
Water 5,600,000 77%720,600
Refinanced Revenue Bonds Total 7,250,000 100%997,800
Utility Revenue Bonds
Electric 29,379,299 36%3,444,929
Irrigation 232,638 0%100,706
Wastewater 26,083,415 32%2,789,377
Water 25,569,649 31%2,766,909
Utility Revenue Bonds Total 81,265,000 100%9,101,921
Enterprise Debt Total 169,272,101 18,309,090
Grand Total 420,590,000 47,013,965
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Enterprise Debt
The following table and graph represent all types of Enterprise
Debt, including Revenue, CO, PPFCO, and Refinanced GO
bonds. All Enterprise Debt is backed by utility revenue. The
table and graph reflect the total principal and interest balances
for each funding source. Some examples of projects that are
included in this type of debt are wastewater treatment plants,
electric infrastructure, water plants. The balances do not
include debt that will be issued in the Spring of 2022.
Enterprise Debt Principal Interest Total Requirements %
Airport 2,014,735 596,018 2,610,753 1.28%
Electric 37,827,397 9,153,440 46,980,838 23.07%
Electric -PPFCO 48,025,000 4,963,509 52,988,509 26.02%
Irrigation 351,438 46,951 398,389 0.20%
Stormwater 4,315,768 1,070,738 5,386,506 2.64%
Wastewater 27,268,115 7,333,641 34,601,756 16.99%
Water 49,469,649 11,229,657 60,699,305 29.80%
Enterprise Debt 169,272,101 34,393,955 203,666,056 100.00%
General Government Debt
The following table and graph represent all types of General
Government Debt, including Certificate of Obligations and
General Obligations. General Obligation debt is authorized by
citizen vote prior to debt being issued. General Government
Debt is backed by the property tax rate. Some examples of
projects that are included in this type of debt are Parks
improvements, Public Safety facilities and vehicles, major
street projects, and City facilities. The balances do not include
debt that will be issued in the Spring of 2022.
Tax Supported Debt Principal Interest Total Requirements %
Other City Facilities 25,272,082 4,524,270 29,796,352 11.88%
Parks and Recreation Facilities 22,706,990 6,587,269 29,294,259 11.68%
Public Safety 52,405,900 14,589,425 66,995,325 26.71%
Streets and Transportation 97,095,300 27,674,554 124,769,854 49.74%
Tax Supported Debt 197,480,272 53,375,520 250,855,792 100.00%
Other City
Facilities Parks &
Recreation
Public
Safety
Streets and
Transportation
General Government Tax
Supported Debt
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SUMMARY OF DEBT SERVICE CHARGES TO MATURITY
General Government Debt – General Obligation Bonds and Certificate of Obligation – Tax Supported.
General Government Debt-Tax Supported
Year Ending September 30
Outstanding
Beginning of Year Principal Interest
Total
Requirements
FY2022 197,480,272 16,292,909 6,922,506 23,215,415
FY2023 181,187,363 14,056,188 6,250,561 20,306,749
FY2024 167,131,175 14,356,586 5,723,809 20,080,395
FY2025 152,774,589 14,232,440 5,152,598 19,385,038
FY2026 138,542,149 12,167,343 4,587,324 16,754,667
FY2027 126,374,806 12,298,486 4,122,023 16,420,509
FY2028 114,076,320 11,110,424 3,684,331 14,794,755
FY2029 102,965,896 11,441,584 3,266,490 14,708,074
FY2030 91,524,312 10,993,558 2,846,191 13,839,749
FY2031 80,530,754 10,588,558 2,449,254 13,037,812
FY2032 69,942,196 10,119,062 2,080,989 12,200,051
FY2033 59,823,134 10,387,066 1,756,407 12,143,473
FY2034 49,436,068 10,376,068 1,424,062 11,800,130
FY2035 39,060,000 10,215,000 1,088,450 11,303,450
FY2036 28,845,000 8,395,000 793,076 9,188,076
FY2037 20,450,000 7,565,000 551,439 8,116,439
FY2038 12,885,000 5,130,000 331,208 5,461,208
FY2039 7,755,000 3,300,000 188,425 3,488,425
FY2040 4,455,000 2,200,000 103,825 2,303,825
FY2041 2,255,000 2,255,000 52,550 2,307,550
Total 197,480,272 53,375,520 250,855,792
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SUMMARY OF DEBT SERVICE CHARGES TO MATURITY
General Obligation Refinanced – Self Supporting Bond – GTEC. The debt is issued for specific transportation projects
related to Economic Development. It is repaid through dedicated revenues from the half cent sales tax specified for
economic development.
Year Ending
September 30
Outstanding Beginning of
Year Principal Interest Total Requirements
FY2022 4,842,627 959,966 174,272 1,134,238
FY2023 3,882,661 889,290 139,522 1,028,812
FY2024 2,993,371 903,816 107,013 1,010,829
FY2025 2,089,555 660,816 75,066 735,882
FY2026 1,428,739 502,894 50,893 553,787
FY2027 925,845 418,538 33,727 452,265
FY2028 507,308 191,814 20,216 212,030
FY2029 315,494 155,493 13,379 168,872
FY2030 160,001 52,500 7,450 59,950
FY2031 107,501 52,500 4,825 57,325
FY2032 55,001 55,000 2,200 57,200
Total 4,842,627 628,564 5,471,190
FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2027 FY2028 FY2029 FY2030 FY2031 FY2032
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
General Debt Service -Refinanced GO -Self Supporting (GTEC)
Principal Interest
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SUMMARY OF DEBT SERVICE CHARGES TO MATURITY
Certificate of Obligation– Self Supporting Bonds. Projects included are for GTEC, GEDCO, and the Rivery TIRZ.
Year Ending
September 30
Outstanding
Beginning of Year Principal Interest
Total
Requirements
FY2022 44,655,000 1,995,000 1,520,473 3,515,473
FY2023 42,660,000 2,145,000 1,372,148 3,517,148
FY2024 40,515,000 2,240,000 1,287,476 3,527,476
FY2025 38,275,000 2,320,000 1,194,630 3,514,630
FY2026 35,955,000 2,415,000 1,098,310 3,513,310
FY2027 33,540,000 2,495,000 1,019,970 3,514,970
FY2028 31,045,000 2,575,000 942,801 3,517,801
FY2029 28,470,000 2,670,000 857,154 3,527,154
FY2030 25,800,000 2,750,000 765,724 3,515,724
FY2031 23,050,000 2,860,000 674,507 3,534,507
FY2032 20,190,000 2,965,000 575,591 3,540,591
FY2033 17,225,000 3,075,000 472,203 3,547,203
FY2034 14,150,000 3,165,000 380,266 3,545,266
FY2035 10,985,000 3,270,000 284,867 3,554,867
FY2036 7,715,000 2,460,000 189,581 2,649,581
FY2037 5,255,000 1,480,000 121,881 1,601,881
FY2038 3,775,000 1,110,000 83,150 1,193,150
FY2039 2,665,000 1,130,000 57,150 1,187,150
FY2040 1,535,000 760,000 30,700 790,700
FY2041 775,000 775,000 15,500 790,500
Grand Total 44,655,000 12,944,080 57,599,080
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SUMMARY OF DEBT SERVICE CHARGES TO MATURITY
Senior Lien Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds - GTEC.
GTEC Debt - Sales Tax
Revenue Bond
Outstanding Beginning
of Year Principal Interest Total Requirements
FY2022 4,340,000 645,000 194,750 839,750
FY2023 3,695,000 670,000 168,950 838,950
FY2024 3,025,000 705,000 135,450 840,450
FY2025 2,320,000 740,000 100,200 840,200
FY2026 1,580,000 775,000 63,200 838,200
FY2027 805,000 805,000 32,200 837,200
Total 4,340,000 694,750 5,034,750
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
GTEC Debt Service -Sales Tax Revenue Bond
Principal Interest
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ENTERPRISE DEBT
SUMMARY OF DEBT SERVICE CHARGES TO MATURITY
The following summary includes all Enterprise Debt, including Revenue Bonds, CO’s, Electric PPFCO and Refinanced
GO’s. The Revenue Bonds are issued to finance construction of electric, water, and wastewater improvements, and
secured by the net operating revenue of all combined utilities. The allocation of debt principal is based on the use
of each bond issue. Each utility pays debt service from operating revenues. The Brazos River Authority Contractual
Obligations are the liability of the Water Services Fund.
Enterprise Debt Year
Ending September 30
Outstanding
Beginning of Year Principal Interest
Total
Requirements BRA Contract
FY2022 169,272,102 13,152,125 5,156,965 18,309,090 1,985,711
FY2023 156,119,977 13,319,522 4,335,940 17,655,462 2,027,715
FY2024 142,800,455 13,214,598 3,935,469 17,150,067 2,029,629
FY2025 129,585,857 13,616,744 3,541,292 17,158,036 2,025,903
FY2026 115,969,113 13,659,763 3,134,083 16,793,846 2,038,489
FY2027 102,309,350 13,407,976 2,740,984 16,148,960 2,030,105
FY2028 88,901,373 12,912,762 2,379,954 15,292,716 2,015,618
FY2029 75,988,611 12,577,923 2,037,247 14,615,170 2,011,450
FY2030 63,410,688 11,823,942 1,711,580 13,535,522 2,016,185
FY2031 51,586,746 12,188,942 1,359,825 13,548,767 2,010,597
FY2032 39,397,804 6,670,938 1,106,741 7,777,679 919,298
FY2033 32,726,866 6,872,934 907,501 7,780,435 95,266
FY2034 25,853,932 6,808,932 705,336 7,514,268
FY2035 19,045,000 5,975,000 502,276 6,477,276
FY2036 13,070,000 3,925,000 334,321 4,259,321
FY2037 9,145,000 3,370,000 220,603 3,590,603
FY2038 5,775,000 1,775,000 123,590 1,898,590
FY2039 4,000,000 1,355,000 80,650 1,435,650
FY2040 2,645,000 1,310,000 52,900 1,362,900
FY2041 1,335,000 1,335,000 26,700 1,361,700
Enterprise Debt Total 169,272,101 34,393,955 203,666,056 21,205,966
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SUMMARY OF DEBT SERVICE CHARGES TO MATURITY
Electric – Utility Revenue Bonds, CO’s, and Refinanced GO – Revenue Bonds.
Electric(Non PPFCO)
Year Ending
September 30
Outstanding
Beginning of Year Principal Interest
Total
Requirements
FY2022 37,827,397 3,114,826 1,324,226 4,439,052
FY2023 34,712,571 3,033,295 1,166,222 4,199,516
FY2024 31,679,276 3,028,121 1,046,329 4,074,450
FY2025 28,651,156 3,158,647 929,368 4,088,014
FY2026 25,492,509 3,074,054 806,802 3,880,856
FY2027 22,418,454 2,770,016 690,855 3,460,872
FY2028 19,648,438 2,261,294 594,614 2,855,909
FY2029 17,387,144 2,043,560 515,916 2,559,476
FY2030 15,343,583 1,856,332 448,735 2,305,067
FY2031 13,487,252 1,920,203 389,097 2,309,300
FY2032 11,567,049 1,922,954 332,225 2,255,178
FY2033 9,644,095 1,979,042 275,210 2,254,252
FY2034 7,665,053 2,051,046 216,233 2,267,279
FY2035 5,614,007 1,663,673 154,474 1,818,147
FY2036 3,950,334 1,145,334 108,104 1,253,438
FY2037 2,805,000 1,055,000 73,556 1,128,556
FY2038 1,750,000 760,000 41,675 801,675
FY2039 990,000 325,000 19,800 344,800
FY2040 665,000 330,000 13,300 343,300
FY2041 335,000 335,000 6,700 341,700
Grand Total 37,827,397 9,153,440 46,980,838
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SUMMARY OF DEBT SERVICE CHARGES TO MATURITY
Electric – The PPFCO was used to cover the extreme energy costs of Winter Storm Uri in spring of FY2021. This debt
is 100% self-supporting from Electric sales revenues under current rates.
PPFCO Year Ending
September 30
Outstanding
Beginning of Year Principal Interest
Total
Requirements
FY2022 48,025,000 4,175,000 1,126,240 5,301,240
FY2023 43,850,000 4,540,000 758,605 5,298,605
FY2024 39,310,000 4,620,000 680,063 5,300,063
FY2025 34,690,000 4,700,000 600,137 5,300,137
FY2026 29,990,000 4,780,000 518,827 5,298,827
FY2027 25,210,000 4,860,000 436,133 5,296,133
FY2028 20,350,000 4,945,000 352,055 5,297,055
FY2029 15,405,000 5,030,000 266,507 5,296,507
FY2030 10,375,000 5,120,000 179,488 5,299,488
FY2031 5,255,000 5,255,000 45,456 5,300,456
Grand Total 48,025,000 4,963,509 52,988,509
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SUMMARY OF DEBT SERVICE CHARGES TO MATURITY
Water Services – Utility Revenue Bonds, CO’s, and Refinanced GO – Revenue Bonds.
Water Year Ending
September 30
Outstanding
Beginning of Year Principal Interest
Total
Requirements
FY2022 49,469,649 3,311,975 1,482,992 4,794,967
FY2023 46,157,673 3,261,031 1,297,266 4,558,297
FY2024 42,896,642 3,149,240 1,201,649 4,350,890
FY2025 39,747,402 3,247,159 1,106,579 4,353,738
FY2026 36,500,243 3,352,733 1,010,884 4,363,617
FY2027 33,147,510 3,439,114 911,495 4,350,609
FY2028 29,708,396 3,528,948 811,726 4,340,674
FY2029 26,179,448 3,630,218 708,589 4,338,807
FY2030 22,549,230 2,980,785 600,931 3,581,715
FY2031 19,568,445 3,085,873 501,167 3,587,040
FY2032 16,482,572 2,755,315 410,720 3,166,035
FY2033 13,727,257 2,844,311 330,962 3,175,273
FY2034 10,882,946 2,643,307 253,192 2,896,499
FY2035 8,239,639 2,166,889 181,352 2,348,241
FY2036 6,072,750 1,156,875 129,468 1,286,343
FY2037 4,915,875 1,185,875 102,386 1,288,261
FY2038 3,730,000 905,000 74,600 979,600
FY2039 2,825,000 925,000 56,500 981,500
FY2040 1,900,000 940,000 38,000 978,000
FY2041 960,000 960,000 19,200 979,200
Grand Total 49,469,649 11,229,657 60,699,305
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SUMMARY OF DEBT SERVICE CHARGES TO MATURITY
Wastewater Services – Utility Revenue Bonds, CO’s, and Refinanced GO – Revenue Bonds.
Wastewater Year
Ending September
Outstanding
Beginning of Year Principal Interest
Total
Requirements
FY2022 27,268,115 2,006,086 982,321 2,988,407
FY2023 25,262,029 1,948,413 897,594 2,846,008
FY2024 23,313,616 1,909,442 812,108 2,721,549
FY2025 21,404,174 1,990,683 731,475 2,722,158
FY2026 19,413,491 1,987,498 645,810 2,633,307
FY2027 17,425,994 1,858,603 567,878 2,426,481
FY2028 15,567,390 1,739,003 504,519 2,243,522
FY2029 13,828,387 1,466,200 444,355 1,910,555
FY2030 12,362,187 1,517,883 394,456 1,912,339
FY2031 10,844,304 1,563,924 347,931 1,911,855
FY2032 9,280,380 1,611,732 299,644 1,911,376
FY2033 7,668,648 1,661,647 249,880 1,911,527
FY2034 6,007,001 1,715,647 197,076 1,912,723
FY2035 4,291,354 1,769,438 141,015 1,910,453
FY2036 2,521,916 1,502,791 83,185 1,585,976
FY2037 1,019,125 1,019,125 34,395 1,053,520
Grand Total 27,268,115 7,333,641 34,601,756
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SUMMARY OF DEBT SERVICE CHARGES TO MATURITY
Irrigation-Certificates of Obligation – SELF-SUPPORTING. Debt issued for specific purpose and repaid through
dedicated revenues.
Irrigation Year
Ending September
30
Outstanding
Beginning of Year Principal Interest
Total
Requirements
FY2022 351,438 105,800 14,864 120,664
FY2023 245,638 69,130 10,488 79,618
FY2024 176,508 35,863 7,568 43,430
FY2025 140,645 37,395 5,971 43,366
FY2026 103,250 38,928 4,306 43,234
FY2027 64,323 34,808 2,573 37,380
FY2028 29,515 29,515 1,181 30,696
Grand Total 351,438 46,951 398,389
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SUMMARY OF DEBT SERVICE CHARGES TO MATURITY
Airport-Certificates of Obligation – SELF-SUPPORTING. Debt issued for specific purpose and repaid through
dedicated revenues.
Airport Year Ending
September 30
Outstanding
Beginning of Year Principal Interest
Total
Requirements
FY2022 2,014,735 110,605 73,494 184,099
FY2023 1,904,130 121,555 64,904 186,458
FY2024 1,782,576 122,792 59,942 182,734
FY2025 1,659,784 123,736 54,633 178,369
FY2026 1,536,048 100,444 49,289 149,733
FY2027 1,435,604 105,572 45,570 151,142
FY2028 1,330,032 105,032 41,647 146,679
FY2029 1,225,000 105,000 37,684 142,684
FY2030 1,120,000 110,000 33,771 143,771
FY2031 1,010,000 120,000 29,646 149,646
FY2032 890,000 125,000 25,596 150,596
FY2033 765,000 125,000 21,309 146,309
FY2034 640,000 125,000 17,359 142,359
FY2035 515,000 130,000 13,328 143,328
FY2036 385,000 75,000 9,365 84,365
FY2037 310,000 80,000 7,415 87,415
FY2038 230,000 80,000 5,365 85,365
FY2039 150,000 70,000 3,300 73,300
FY2040 80,000 40,000 1,600 41,600
FY2041 40,000 40,000 800 40,800
Grand Total 2,014,735 596,018 2,610,753
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SUMMARY OF DEBT SERVICE CHARGES TO MATURITY
Stormwater-Certificates of Obligation – SELF-SUPPORTING. Debt issued for specific purpose and repaid through
dedicated revenues.
Stormwater Year
Ending September
30
Outstanding
Beginning of
Year Principal Interest
Total
Requirements
FY2022 4,315,768 327,833 152,829 480,662
FY2023 3,987,936 346,098 140,861 486,959
FY2024 3,641,838 349,141 127,810 476,951
FY2025 3,292,697 359,124 113,129 472,253
FY2026 2,933,573 326,107 98,165 424,271
FY2027 2,607,466 339,864 86,480 426,344
FY2028 2,267,602 303,970 74,211 378,181
FY2029 1,963,632 302,944 64,197 367,141
FY2030 1,660,688 238,942 54,200 293,142
FY2031 1,421,746 243,942 46,528 290,470
FY2032 1,177,804 255,938 38,555 294,493
FY2033 921,866 262,934 30,140 293,074
FY2034 658,932 273,932 21,476 295,408
FY2035 385,000 245,000 12,108 257,108
FY2036 140,000 45,000 4,200 49,200
FY2037 95,000 30,000 2,850 32,850
FY2038 65,000 30,000 1,950 31,950
FY2039 35,000 35,000 1,050 36,050
Grand Total 4,315,768 1,070,738 5,386,506
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UTILITY REVENUE BOND DEBT COVERAGE
The City has agreed, through its financial policies, to maintain a minimum “times coverage” ratio of 1.50 for the combined
utilities. The bond ordinances allows the City to eliminate its reserve fund requirement with coverage of 1.35 or better.
The times ratio is calculated using the net revenue available for debt service from the combined Water, Electric, and
Wastewater utilities’ operations divided by the combined debt service requirement of both the Electric and Water Service
Funds. The times coverage ratio is also reviewed by bond rating agency analysts when the City receives a rating for a
potential utility bond issue. The Annual Budget provides the revenue to debt ratios shown below.
*FY2021 times coverage ratio is calculated using preliminary, unaudited actuals.
*FY2022 times coverage ratio is calculated on budgeted FY2022 revenues and expenditures.
Combined Electric Services and Water Services
FY2021 Actuals Budget FY22 Adopted
Operating Revenue
Operating Income 153,360,587 149,920,305
Non-Operating Income 48,357,447 35,157,240
Other Financing Sources 1,562,058 -
Operating Revenue Total 203,280,091 185,077,545
Operating Expense
Operations 148,603,928 108,481,243
Transfers 9,964,696 10,568,990
Personnel 11,481,490 13,707,118
Operating Capital 1,166,872 7,567,619
Operating Expense Total 171,216,987 140,324,970
Net Operations Total 32,063,104 44,752,575
Debt Service Requirement
Debt Service 11,331,254 18,152,684
Debt Service Requirement Total 11,331,254 18,152,684
Times Coverage Ratio 2.83 2.47
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City of Georgetown, Texas
City Council Workshop
January 11, 2022
S UBJEC T:
P resentation, update and discussion regarding the City’s legislative program -- M ayra Cantu, Assistant to the City
Manager
I T EM S UMMARY:
This presentation is a recap o f the legislative groundwork laid throughout 2020-2021 and a loo k into the goals for 2022
and the years to come.
Beginning in 2 02 0 the City created a legislative task force comprised of the le adership of City Boards and Commissions.
Staff wo rked with the task fo rce to develo p and ado pt the City’s State Legislative Agenda fo r the 87th regular session of
the Texas legislature.
A Legislative and Intergovernmental affairs subcommittee of Council was also created to guide advocacy activities. The
subcommittee met on S ep. 29 to review the legislative advocacy efforts in the 87th legislative session and outline
any changes needed for the 88th legislative session Two of the recommendations that came out of the meeting
were to:
Hire a full-time legislative position
Change the scope of our contract with F ocused Advocacy to only electric and water utilities
T his item seeks direction from C ouncil on the aforementioned recommendations.
F I NANC I AL I MPAC T:
$87,000 - 2022 Focused Advocacy contract option, and possible additional cost based on Council direction
S UBMI T T ED BY:
Mayra Cantu, Assistant to the City Manager
AT TAC HMENT S :
Description
P resentation
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Legislative Update
Jan. 11, 2022
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Overview
•2020 –2021 Recap
•2022 –Looking Ahead
•Council Direction
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2020-21 Recap
•Created legislative task force
•Ad hoc group comprised of active leaders in the community –the leadership of City Boards and Commissions
•Developed and adopted the City’s State Legislative Agenda
•Created Legislative and Intergovernmental affairs subcommittee of Council
•Staff worked collaboratively in and out of session with Focused Advocacy
•Met with legislators on our behalf at the Capitol
•Remained apprised of moving legislation
•Analyzed bills with weekly updates
•Submitted the City’s testimony
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2020-2021 Recap
87th Legislature by the Numbers
•6,927 bills filed
•2,156 bills tracked (31%) –City related
•1,073 bills passed
•247 City-related bills tracked passed
•1,429 bills passed (86th Legislative
Session)
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2020-21 Recap
87th Legislature Major Topics
•Resiliency in electric and water
•Power costs
•ERCOT
•City advocacy of legislation
•Sales tax sourcing
•Partisan city elections
•Preemption of city regulation of state licensees
•Expansion of videoconferencing and teleconferencing under TOMA
•Land development shot clock expansion
•ETJ removal
•Mandatory sick leave
•Omnibus disaster authority during pandemic
•Extension of Chapter 313 incentives
•Preemption of city employment regulations
•Expanded liability for ballot language
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2022 –Looking Ahead
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2022-2023 Goals
•Enhance relationships within Texas legislature & federal, state, and county partners
•Heighten attention to certain legislation
•Water, electric, and land-use
•Work in introducing and influencing potential legislation
•Shot clock
•Continue grassroots outreach and engagement of Georgetown residents in establishing the
legislative agenda
•Track legislation and provide advocacy
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Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
•Members: Mayor Josh Schroeder, Councilmember Kevin Pitts, and Councilmember
Steve Fought
•Subcommittee oversees
•Development of state and federal legislative agendas
•Position on local partner ordinances
•Development of position papers
•Policies and programs that promote interagency cooperation
•Advocating activities
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Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
•Met on Sep. 29 to review the legislative advocacy efforts in the 87th legislative session
and outline any changes needed for the 88th legislative session
•Recommended:
•Hire a full-time legislative position
•Change the scope of our contract with Focused Advocacy to only electric and water utilities
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Internal Staff Position
•The City recognized a need for a dedicated intergovernmental affairs staff person this past session
•Steadily increasing amount of City-related bills filed each session at the State level
•Stronger relationships with local representatives (Federal, State, County, and Local Municipalities)
•Higher need of analyzing bills and how they would impact Georgetown directly, instead of municipalities more broadly
•Current process
•City Management, Assistant to the City Manager, Directors, and City Attorney work in conjunction with Focused Advocacy on bill analysis related to specific impact to Georgetown
•Identified a weakness given staffs full workloads given day-to-day roles and responsibilities
•If a new position were hired
•Internal staff member would be familiar with UDC, internal processes/procedures, etc. and would have a better grasp of legislative impact to Georgetown
•More efficient
•Full ownership without other roles and responsibilities that carves into their time
•Estimated annual budget increase: net of ~$75-80K
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Intergovernmental Affairs Position
Roles and Responsibilities
•Researches and reviews key pending legislation that may affect the City; interprets and analyzes potential impacts
and prepares and coordinates appropriate responses to City staff, lobbyists, local, State, and Federal legislators,
and/or others as appropriate; monitors and tracks pending bills to ensure timely and appropriate responses are
sent
•Facilitates appointments with members of Congress, members of the legislature, congressional staff and other
persons representing legislative and regulatory agencies
•Participates in meetings to discuss and evaluate proposed legislation; may represent the City’s position on
legislation as appropriate in coalition meetings
•Responds to and resolves inquiries and requests for information involving legislative or franchise utility matters
•Provides oral and written testimony
•Directs the filing of legislation
•Manages legislative task force and City of Georgetown’s State and Federal legislative program
•Develops and advocates City-wide legislative program
•Acts as a resource for strategic partners such as TML and NLC
•Coordinates with the City's contract lobbyists
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Focused Advocacy Background
•Focused Advocacy are leaders in local government and utility-related advocacy at the Texas Capitol
•Founder and CEO –Curt Seidlits
•Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for Energy Future Holdings, formerly TXU Corp.
•Before joining TXU, Seidlits was the president and CEO of the Association of Electric Companies of Texas, a group representing the investor-owned electric companies in Texas
•Seidlits served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1986 –1996
•He served on a variety of House Committees including Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Elections and Redistricting.In 1993, he was appointed chairman of the House State Affairs Committee
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Focused Advocacy
•Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Council subcommittee provided direction to staff to quote a GUS-only contract again with Focused Advocacy at their Sep. 29 meeting
•A GUS-related scope of work would come at the rate of $7,250 a month
•Currently the City is paying $8,683 for general city representation scope of work
•Would be $250 less than last GUS only contract from 2016
•Typically, Focused Advocacy would have 2 agreements and fees for such combined representation (City and MOU)
•Other Focused Advocacy City/MOU representation with separate agreements/fees include San Antonio/CPS, Denton/DME, Garland/GP&L, and Austin/AE.
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Council Direction
•Is Council supportive of hiring an internal intergovernmental affairs position
this year?
•Does council want the City to continue its full city representation with Focused
Advocacy or shift to a utilities only scope of work?
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Thank You
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City of Georgetown, Texas
City Council Workshop
January 11, 2022
S UBJEC T:
P resentation, update, and discussion regarding the plan for Intersection Improvements and Street Maintenance -- Eric
J ohnson, P ublic Works Director; and Wesley Wright, Systems Engineering Director
I T EM S UMMARY:
This is a follow-up presentatio n and discussion fro m the N ove mber 23 , 2021 Workshop where Intersection
Improvements and Street Maintenance was discussed.
In sho rt, staff is moving forward with Council directio n to utilize excess Street M aintenance Fund Balance to improve
Memorial Drive.
Additionally, improvements are being recommended at the intersections of Wildwo od and Williams Drive, Southwestern
and SE Inner Loop, and at Scenic and S H29/University for the current fiscal year.
P lease see attached presentation for additional details.
F I NANC I AL I MPAC T:
Financial impact included in attached presentation.
S UBMI T T ED BY:
Wesley Wright
AT TAC HMENT S :
Description
Inters ections and S treet Maintenance P res entation
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Intersection Improvements (and Street
Maintenance)
January 11, 2022
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Agenda/Purpose
•Follow-up to November 23rd Workshop on Intersections and Street Maintenance.
•Street Maintenance
•$3.75MM excess Fund Balance
•Move forward with Memorial Dr. (Wolf Ranch Pkwy to Riverchase)
•Design task order target to Council this Spring.
•Construction early 2023.
•Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Task Order this spring/summer
•Reminder: November 8, 2022 Sales Tax Election
•Proposed Intersection Improvements -2022
•Response to feedback and proposed improvements for 2022.
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Feedback Received at 11/23/21 Workshop
•Multiple sidewalk and crosswalk locations
•Locations will be assessed and discussed further as part of upcoming
FY23 budget process. Some require TxDOT coordination as well.
•Active Signal Construction Projects
•Rockride & Inner Loop –Operational
•Westinghouse and Scenic Lake –Operational
•Shell & Verde Vista –Materials ETA March, 60 days to construct
•Williams & Estrella –Materials ETA March, 60 days to construct
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Feedback Received at 11/23/21 Workshop (cont’d)
•Williams & Serenda Restriping
•Will be bid out Jan/Feb. ETA to Council March.
•Williams and Wildwood
•EB Williams onto SB Wildwood –Under Construction (Developer)
•NB Wildwood onto EB Williams –Under Construction (Developer)
•SB Wildwood onto WB Williams –Recommended for 2022 (future slide)
•SE Inner Loop/SE section of town (multiple locations)
•Continuously monitored –no additional locations currently meet warrants
•All SE Inner Loop intersections assessed further with 2021 Road Bond widening
project.
•Coordinate with Wilco on SE1/Sam Houston/Maple/Inner Loop intersection
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Feedback Received at 11/23/21 Workshop (cont’d)
•FM1460 (High Tech & Quail Valley)
•Neither intersection currently close to meeting signal warrants
•Reassess Quail Valley intersection in OTP update –possible 4 way?
•Austin Avenue Corridor Study
•Leander Road to Williams Drive
•Assess cost and feasibility as part of CAMPO 2022 funding
•Align with upcoming Downtown Master Plan Update
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Ongoing Signal Warrant Studies
Intersection Score
Westinghouse @ Vista
View Dr.
*Requested by Residents
Ongoing
Sun City Blvd @ Dell Web
*To remain as-is 22.49
SE Inner Loop @
Southwestern 21.72
Leander Rd @ Escalera
Pkwy
*TxDOT
18.29
Warrants/Score:
1 -Eight-Hour Vehicular
Volume
2 -Four-Hour Vehicular
Volume
3 -Peak Hour
4 -Pedestrian Volume
5 -School Crossing
6 -Coordinated Signal System
7 -Crash Experience
8 -Roadway Network
9 -Intersection Near a Grade
Crossing
Intersection Score
SE Inner Loop @ Maple St.16.95
University @ CR 103 15.50
Northwest Blvd @ Lakeway
Dr.15.33
Austin Ave. @ 6th
*Ped Flashers at 5th 15.32
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Ongoing Signal Warrant Studies
Intersection Score
Austin Ave @ 10rd St.
*Ped Flashers in place 8.79
Austin Ave @ 16rd St.
*Ped Flashers at 16th 8.39
Austin Ave @ 4th St.
*Ped Flashers at 5th 8.25
Austin Ave @ W 18th St.
*Ped Flashers at 16th 4.50
Warrants/Score:
1 -Eight-Hour Vehicular
Volume
2 -Four-Hour Vehicular
Volume
3 -Peak Hour
4 -Pedestrian Volume
5 -School Crossing
6 -Coordinated Signal System
7 -Crash Experience
8 -Roadway Network
9 -Intersection Near a Grade
Crossing
Intersection Score
Sam Houston @ Maple St
*Flashers/Advanced Warning 12.49
Austin Ave @ 3rd St.
*Signal at 2nd 12.04
Austin Ave @ 5rd St.
*Ped Flashers Spring 2022 11.49
Austin Ave @ 9rd St.
*Ped Flashers at 10th, Signal
at 8th
9.81
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Potential 2022 Intersection Projects
•Wildwood & Williams Right Turn Lane
•SB Wildwood onto WB
Williams
•Estimated $250k
•Right turn pavement
erosion
•Better signal progression at
all three other legs
•Developer actively
constructing turn lanes
across the intersection
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Potential 2022 Intersection Projects (cont’d)
•Scenic and SH29/University
•RT lanes on both sides of
SH29/University
•Estimated $600k
•Better signal progression
and overall traffic flow
downtown
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Potential 2022 Intersection Projects (cont’d)
•Southwestern and SE Inner
Loop Traffic Signal
•Incorporate into roadway
project currently under
design (2015 Road Bond
Project)
•Span wire/temp poles
•Permanent poles with
Inner Loop 2021 Road
Bond Project
•$600k
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City of Georgetown, Texas
City Council Workshop
January 11, 2022
S UBJEC T:
P resentation, discussion, and possible direction regarding the City’s response to C O VID-19 -- J ack Daly, Community
Services Director
I T EM S UMMARY:
Staff will present an update re garding the City's response to CO VID -19 and seek City Co unc il co ncurrence on city
operations, as well as seek direction on how City Council and Boards and Commission meetings should be hosted.
F I NANC I AL I MPAC T:
--
S UBMI T T ED BY:
Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
AT TAC HMENT S :
Description
C O VI D-19 Update for C ounc il
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COVID-19
Jan. 11, 2022| City Council Workshop
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•Review local COVID-19 data
•Reminder of State rules and guidance
•Employee data and exposure chart
•Operational changes
•Proposed changes to public meetings
Seeking concurrence on proposed direction regarding board &
commission meetings.
Agenda
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Review Health District Data
and State Guidance
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•Effective 11/15/21, Williamson
County and Cities Health
District (WCCHD) will be
using the CDC Data Tracker
for determining Gating
Phases in Williamson County.
Local Health Data
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•TSA-O Hospitalization
•8.95% COVID capacity in regional hospitals as of Jan. 4
•3.29% COVID capacity in regional hospitals as of Dec. 14
•Rate of new infection (incidence rate)
•164.3* per 100,000 on Jan. 4
•10.9 per 100,000 on Dec. 14
•New cases report
•Averaged ~856 cases per day from Dec. 28 –Jan. 3
•Averaged 64 cases per day from Dec. 8 –Dec. 14
*WCCHD “Red phase” was 12.7 new cases per day, CDC “red phase” is 100 new cases per 100K persons in past 7-days (approx. 14.3 per day)
Local Health Data
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•Tests reported
•28% rolling 7-day average positive testing rate on Jan. 4
•4% rolling 7-day average positive testing rate on Dec. 14
•Averaged 2,906 tests reported per day between Dec. 28 –Jan. 3
•Averaged 1,341 tests reported per day between Dec. 8 –Dec. 14
•Fatalities
•757 confirmed deaths as of Jan. 4
•Increase from 735 confirmed deaths on Dec. 14
Local Health Data
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•Prohibiting cities and other government entities in the state from
enacting vaccine requirements or mask mandates
•No COVID-19-related operating limits for any business or other
establishment
Governor’s Executive Order GA-38
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Employee Data, Exposure
Chart, and Operational
Changes
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Employee Cases (12 p.m on Jan. 4)
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•Employee Exposure & Return to Work Decision Tree was
updated on December 28, 2021
•Reflect recent CDC updates regarding shortened isolation and
quarantine periods -most reduced to 5 days for isolation and
quarantine.
•Positive employees will still be expected to show proof of a negative
test result or doctor’s note before returning to work.
•The guidelines also updates prior guidance as to what exact
vaccination status exempts an exposed employee from quarantine
requirements.
Exposure Flow Chart
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•Socially distance
•Masks highly encouraged (not required)
•No more than 5 employees in a room; use virtual options when
possible
•One person per vehicle, unless an exception approved by
Department Director
•Activating emergency telecommuting as described in the City's
telecommuting policy. The emergency status will be re-
evaluated and possibly end on February 2nd
Operational Changes
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Public Meetings
City Council, Boards & Commissions
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•Postpone most meetings for 30-days (until Feb. 10)
•Reserve the ability to postpone further, should data not improve
•Opportunity to discuss again at Feb. 8 City Council workshop
Postpone most board &
commission meetings
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•City Council, P&Z, HARC
•Ensure physical distancing between members and between
attendees
•Encourage masking
•Signage regarding best practices (distancing, masking) posted
in rooms and entrances
Continue statutorily required
meetings
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Seeking concurrence on proposed direction regarding board &
commission meetings.
Council Direction
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