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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda CC 03.27.2018 WorkshopNotice of M eeting of the Governing B ody of the City of Georgetown, Texas M arch 27 , 2 0 1 8 The Ge orgetown City Council will meet on March 2 7, 2018 at 3:05 PM at Council Chambers - 101 East 7th Street The City o f Georgetown is committed to co mpliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you re quire assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or ac c ommo datio ns will be provided upo n request. P lease contact the City Se c retary's Office, at least three (3 ) days prio r to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930- 3652 o r City Hall at 113 East 8th Street fo r additional information; TTY use rs ro ute through Relay Texas at 7 11. Policy De ve lopme nt/Re vie w Workshop - A Prese ntation, Review and Discussion regarding the 2018 Citizen Surve y -- Dr. Thomas Longoria, Pro fe ssor and Director of Center fo r Research, Public Policy, and Training at Texas State University; P aul Diaz, Budget Manager; Keith Hutchinson, Public Co mmunications Manager; Jackson Daly, Assistant to the City Manager B Prese ntation and discussion on the Ho me Repair program and a pote ntial partnership with Habitat fo r Humanity -- Susan Watkins, AICP Housing Coordinator C Prese ntation on Interim Municipal Utility District (MUD) Policy and a new P ublic Improvement District (P ID) policy and discussio n on establishing revised/new policie s -- Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager, and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager D Update and direction regarding the City Council's Vision and Strategie s -- David Morgan, City Manager and Jack Daly, Assistant to the City Manager Exe cutive Se ssion In compliance with the Open Meetings Ac t, Chapter 551, Government Co de , Verno n's Texas Codes, Annotate d, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular se ssio n. E Se c . 55 1.0 71 : Consul tati on wi th Atto rney Advic e from attorney about pending o r contemplated litigation and othe r matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise the City Co uncil, including agenda items Se c . 55 1.0 72 : Del i berati on Regardi ng Real Property - Parcel 2 (10 1 FM 971) and Parcel 8 (3 02 Apple Creek) Discussion o f Appraisals and Initial Offers to Acquire, Northwest Boule vard P roject -- Travis Baird, Re al Estate Services Coordinator - Sale of a portion of Lot 5, Block 49 to Lofts on Rock, LLC – Travis Baird, Real Estate Service Coo rdinato r - Forwarded from the Georgetown Transpo rtation Enhancement Corpo ratio n (GTEC): Consideration and possible action to appro ve the purchase of appro ximately 1 0.8 acre tract on South East Inner Loop, west of FM 1 46 0 -- Travis Baird – Real Estate Se rvices Coordinator Se c . 55 1:0 74 : Personnel Matte r s Page 1 of 146 City Manager, City Attorney, City Se c retary and Municipal Judge: Consideration of the appointment, employment, evaluatio n, reassignment, duties, discipline, o r dismissal - Municipal Court Judge Update to Council - City Manager Update to Council Se c . 55 1.0 87 : Del i berati on Regardi ng Eco nomi c Devel opment Ne go ti ati ons - Pro ject Badge Adjournme nt Ce rtificate of Posting I, Shelley No wling, City S ecretary for the C ity of Geo rgeto wn, Texas , do hereby c ertify that this Notic e o f Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a p lac e read ily acc es s ib le to the general pub lic at all times , o n the _____ day of _________________, 2018, at __________, and remained so p o s ted for at leas t 72 c o ntinuo us ho urs p receding the s cheduled time of s aid meeting. __________________________________ Shelley No wling, City S ecretary Page 2 of 146 City of Georgetown, Texas City Council Workshop March 27, 2018 SUBJECT: P resentation, Re vie w and Discussion regarding the 20 18 Citizen Survey -- Dr. Thomas Longo ria, P rofessor and Director of Center for Re search, P ublic P olicy, and Training at Texas State University; Paul Diaz, Budget Manager; Keith Hutchinson, Public Communications Manager; Jackson Daly, Assistant to the City Manager ITEM SUMMARY: P resentation and discussio n regarding biennial Citize n Survey done in partnership with Texas State University FINANCIAL IMPACT: $3,960 for dire c t co sts to Texas State. $1,661 fo r postage and supplies. Total cost $5,6 21 . SUBMITTED BY: Jack Daly ATTACHMENT S: Description P res entation Draft Survey S urvey Redline (Comparison with 2016 s urvey) Draft Agreement Page 3 of 146 Citizen Survey Council Workshop March 27, 2018 Page 4 of 146 Agenda •Review survey •Project timeline •Efforts to improve response Page 5 of 146 Survey Overview •Likert Scale Survey Instrument •Demographic and Geographic Section –Key in keeping the survey accurate . •12 Focus Areas –Typically 4 to 8 questions per Focus Areas •Refined instrument –Reduced repeated questions –More opportunities for open -ended feedback Page 6 of 146 Focus Areas •12 Base Focus Areas Quality of life Service utilization Mobility Media usage Development Perception of government Public safety Employee interaction Service Quality (GUS)Perception of safety Service Quality (Parks/Library)Value for taxes Page 7 of 146 Project Timeline •March: Council direction on survey •April: TXST finalizes survey instrument. •April & May: Analyze the results •Summer: Final product is delivered and presentation of findings made to Council Page 8 of 146 Efforts to Improve Response •Continue direct mail survey •Promote survey online to entire community •Synthesize results to ensure data reflects household data •More robust efforts to improve renter response Page 9 of 146 Discussion/Direction •Confirm survey questions •Confirm timeline •Confirm efforts to improve results Page 10 of 146 Page 1 of 4 City of Georgetown 2018 Citizen Survey This survey is being conducted by Texas State University on behalf of the City of Georgetown. Your address has been randomly selected to receive this survey. Your responses are completely confidential. While participation is optional, your feedback is extremely important to the City. Surveys may be mailed back to the Center for Research, Public Policy and Training; Texas State University, UAC 355; 601 University Dr., San Marcos, TX 78666 or completed online by using the link provided below. The online code is used to ensure that survey results are not duplicated. Thank you in advance for your time. Please contact crppt@txstate.edu or keith.hutchinson@georgetown.org with questions. EN ESPAÑOL: Por una versión de este encuesta en español, mande un correo electrónico a tl28@txstate.edu o llama 512-245- 3256. If you have any concerns about this survey, contact Dr. John Lasser Texas State Institutional Review Board (IRB) Chair at 512-245-3413 or lasser@txstate.edu or Monica Gonzales at meg201@txstate.edu Please return this survey by April 30, 2018. To complete online visit: www.bit.ly/1Rnv2dk and enter online code: Please bubble in the response that best represents your opinion for each of the items below. Feel free to select N/A if you don’t know, have no opinion or if the question does not apply. 1. In your opinion, what are your top three priorities for the City of Georgetown? 1. _____________________________________ 2. _____________________________________ 3. _____________________________________ 2. Please rate the following elements of quality of life in Georgetown. Poor Fai r Good Excellent N/A The city as a place to live A place to raise children A place to work A place to retire Overall quality of life 3. Please rate the following aspects of mobility in Georgetown. Poor Fair Good Excellent N/A Ease of walking for leisure Ease of walking to work Traffic flow on major streets Amount of public parking Ease of biking for leisure Ease of biking to work 4. Please rate the following characteristics of development in Georgetown. Poor Fair Good Excellent N/A Quality of new development Overall quality of businesses Employment opportunities Housing Availability Retail Options Page 11 of 146 Page 2 of 4 5. Please rate the quality of each of the following protective services in Georgetown. Poor Fair Good Excellent N/A Police services Fire and EMS services Municipal courts Traffic enforcement Code enforcement Animal control Emergency preparedness 6. Please rate the quality of each of the following public services in Georgetown. Poor Fair Good Excellent N/A Street repair Street lighting Garbage collection Recycling Yard waste pickup Traffic signal timing City water service City sewer service City electric service Permitting & inspection services Other comments about City services. 7. Please rate the quality of each of the following community services in Georgetown. Poor Fair Good Excellent N/A City parks Recreation programs Services to seniors Services to youth Public library City beautification 8. In the previous 12 months, how many times have you or members of your family used the following services? Never Rarely Some -times Often Very Often City library Recreation centers A city park Downtown Square 9. In the previous 12 months, how often did you receive news about the City of Georgetown from the following sources? Never Rarely Some -times Often Very Often Georgetown .org (city website) Reporter (Utility bill newsletter) City Social Media Williamson Co. Sun Community Impact GTV Ch. 10 Local TV Sta. Other Media Source(s): Page 12 of 146 Page 3 of 4 10. Overall, how would you rate the quality of services provided by each of the following levels of government? Poor Fair Good Excellent N/A The Federal Government The State Government County Government City Government Now we would like to ask you some questions about your satisfaction with contact with city employees. 11. Have you had any in-person, phone, email or social media contact with any employee of the City of Georgetown within the last 12 months? Yes No 12. If you answered yes to #12, what was your impression of the employee(s) of the City in your most recent contact? Department contacted:___________________________ Poor Fair Good Excellent N/A Overall impression 13. Please rate safety in the following areas throughout the City? Poor Fair Good Excellent N/A In your neighborhood (day) In your neighborhood (after dark) In downtown square In city parks In recreational waters (Blue Hole, Lake Georgetown) In shopping centers Drinking city water 14. In Georgetown, residents pay property taxes to the City, the County, and the School District. The School District rate accounts for approximately 60% of total property taxes paid, the County rate accounts for approximately 20% of total property tax paid, while the City’s rate accounts for less than 20% of property taxes paid. Based on this information, do you think the value of services you receive from the City is: Poor Fair Good Excellent N/A 15. Anything else you want us to know? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Now we would like to ask you some questions about you and your household. Remember that your responses are completely confidential and anonymous. Please complete the questions on the next page Page 13 of 146 Page 4 of 4 16. How many years have you lived in Georgetown? 17. Which of the following best describes the building you live in? 18. Do you own or rent? 19. What is the nearest neighborhood intersection near your home? (e.g., 1st and Main) ________________ and ________________ 20. What is your gender? 21. Which of the following options best describes your age category? 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75 years + 22. Please select all that apply: 23. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? Yes No 24. What is your race or ethnicity? 25. What is your household income? Less than $25,000 $25,001 to $50,000 $50,001 to $75,000 $75,001 to $100,000 $100,001 to $150,000 Over $150,001 26. How many adults (18 or older) live in your household? ___________ 27. How many children (younger than 18) live in your household? _________ Thank you for participating in our survey! The City of Georgetown values your opinions. Less than 2 years 2-5 years 6-10 years 11-20 years More than 20 years Single-family home (detached) Duplex or townhome Apartment or condo building Mobile home Other Own Rent Other Arrangement Male Female Other____________ Full Time Employee Unemployed Retired Student Part Time Employee White Black or African American Asian, Asian Indian, Pacific Islander American Indian or Alaskan Native Other Page 14 of 146 Page 1 of 7 City of Georgetown 20162018 Citizen Survey This survey is being conducted by Texas State University on behalf of the City of Georgetown. Your address has been randomly selected to receive thisthis survey. Your responses are completely confidential. While participation is optional, your feedback is extremely important to the City. Surveys may be mailed back to the Center for Research, Public Policy and Training; Texas State University, UAC 323355; 601 University Dr., San Marcos, TX 78666 or completed online by using the link provided below. The online code is used to ensure that survey results are not duplicated. Thank you in advance for your time. Please contact crppt@txstate.edu or keith.hutchinson@georgetown.org with questions. EN ESPAÑOL: Por una versión de este encuesta en español, mande un correo electrónico a tl28@txstate.edu o llama 512-245-3256. If you have any concerns about this survey, contact Dr. John Lasser Texas State Institutional Review Board (IRB) Chair at 512-245-3413 or lasser@txstate.edu or Monica Gonzales at meg201@txstate.edu Please return this survey by April 13, 2016.30, 2018. To complete online visit: www.bit.ly/1Rnv2dk and enter online code: Please bubble in the response that best represents your opinion for each of the items below. Feel free to select N/A if you don’t know, have no opinion or if the question does not apply. Page 15 of 146 Page 2 of 7 1. 1. In your opinion, what are your top three priorities for the City of Georgetown? 1. _____________________________________ 2. _____________________________________ 3. _____________________________________ 2. Please rate the following elements of quality of life in Georgetown. Poor Fai r Good Excellent N/A The city as a place to live Your neighborhood A place to raise children A place to work A place to retire Overall quality of life The Downtown Square 3. Please rate the following aspects of mobility in Georgetown. Poor Fair Good Excellent N/A 2 Ease of walking for leisure Ease of walking to work Traffic flow on major streets Amount of public parking Ease of biking for leisure Ease of biking to work 4. Please rate the following characteristics of development in Georgetown. Poor Fair Good Excellent N/A Quality of new development Overall quality of businesses The availability of businesses Employment opportunities Housing Availability Retail Options 3. Please rate the following aspects of mobility in Georgetown. Poor Fair Good Excellent N/A Ease of car travel Ease of bicycle travel Ease of walking Availability of paths and walking trails Traffic flow on major streets Amount of public parking 4. What do you think about the pace of growth in Georgetown? Please rate, where 1 is much too slow and 5 is much too fast. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A Population growth Jobs growth Retail growth Overall business growth 5. In your opinion, what are your top three priorities for the city of Georgetown? 1. _____________________________________ 2. _____________________________________ 3. _____________________________________ Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted Table Formatted Table Formatted Table Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, 11 pt Formatted Table Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted Table Formatted Table Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: Bold Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, 11 pt Formatted Table Page 16 of 146 Page 3 of 7 6. Please rate the quality of each of the following protective services in Georgetown. Poor Fair Good Excellent N/A Police services Fire and EMS services Ambulance/ Emergency services Crime prevention Fire prevention/ education Municipal courts Traffic enforcement Code enforcement Animal control Emergency preparedness 6. Please rate the quality of each of the following public services in Georgetown. Poor Fair Good Excellent N/A Street repair Street lighting Garbage collection Recycling Yard waste pickup Traffic signal timing City water service City sewer service City electric service Permitting & inspection services Other comments about City services. 7. Please rate the quality of each of the following community services in Georgetown. Poor Fair Good Excellent N/A Street RepairCity parks Street cleaningRecreation programs Street lightingServices to seniors Sidewalk/Trail maintenanceServices to youth Garbage collectionPublic library RecyclingCity beautification Yard waste pickup Storm drainage Sewer services Traffic signal timing 8. Please rate the quality of each of the following in Georgetown. 8 Poor Fair Good Excellent N/A City parks Recreation programs Services to seniors Services to youth Public library Downtown community events Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted Table Formatted Table Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold Formatted: Indent: Left: 0" Formatted Table Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.25" Formatted: Font: Bold Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.25" Formatted Table Formatted Table Formatted Table Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: Bold Formatted: Indent: Left: 0" Formatted: Indent: Left: 0" Formatted Table Page 17 of 146 Page 4 of 7 City beautification 9. In the previous 12 months, how many times have you or members of your family used the following services? Never 1 - 2 times Rarel y 3 - 12 Some -times 13 - 26 times Often More than 26 timesVery Often City library Recreation centers Recreation program/activit y Services to youth Visited aA city park Downtown Square 109. In the previous 12 months, how often did you receive news about the City of Georgetown from the following sources? Ne ver 1 - 2 tim es Rar ely 3 - 12 So me - tim es 13 - 26 tim es Oft en More than 26 times Very Often Georgetown.org (city website) City Reporter (Utility bill newsletter) City Social Media Williamson Co. Sun Community Impact GTV Ch. 10The Advocate Local TV Sta.GTV Ch. 10 Other Media Source(s):Local TV Sta. 1110. Overall, how would you rate the quality of services provided by each of the following levels of government? Poor Fair Good Excellent N/A The Federal Government The State Government County Government City Government Now we would like to ask you some questions about your satisfaction with contact with city employees. 1211. Have you had any in-person, phone, email or social media contact with any employee of the City of Georgetown within the last 12 months? Yes No 1312. If you answered yes to #12, what was your impression of the employee(s) of the City in your most recent contact? (Please write name of the department and rate each of the characteristics below). Department contacted:___________________________ Poor Fair Good Excellent N/A Overall impression Courteous Responsive Knowledgeable 14. Have you attended any City-sponsored event within13. Please rate safety in the last 12 months? Yes No following areas throughout15. If you answered yes to #14, what was your impression of the City employee(s) at the event? (Please write name of the event and rate each of the characteristics below). ? Event attended:________________________________ Poor Fair Good Excellent N/A Overall impressionIn your CourteousIn your neighborhood (after dark) ResponsiveIn downtown square Formatted Table ... 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[44] Page 18 of 146 Page 5 of 7 KnowledgeableI n city parks In recreational waters (Blue Hole, Lake Georgetown) In shopping centers Drinking city water 16. How safe do you feel in the following areas throughout the City? Please rate, where 1 is not safe at all and 4 is very safe. 1 2 3 4 N/A In your neighborhood (day) In your neighborhood (after dark) In downtown/square In city parks In recreational waters (Blue Hole, Lake Georgetown) In shopping centers Drinking city water 17. To what extent would you support a tax increase specifically dedicated to the following? Strongly Oppose Oppose Support Strongly Support N/A Library Services Transit Services Senior Programs Youth Programs Parks and Rec Public Safety Street Maintenance Downtown Improvement 18 14. In Georgetown, residents pay property taxes to the City, the County, and the School District. The School District rate accounts for approximately 60.4% of total property taxes paid, the County rate accounts for approximately 20.8% of total property tax paid, while the City’s rate accounts for 18.75less than 20% of property taxes paid. Based on this information, do you think the value of services you receive from the City is: Poor Fair Good Excellent N/A 15. Anything else you want us to know? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Now we would like to ask you some questions about you and your household. Remember that your responses are completely confidential and anonymous. 19Please complete the questions on the next page Formatted: Font: 9 pt Formatted: Font: 9 pt Formatted: Font: 9 pt Formatted: Font: 9 pt Formatted: Font: 9 pt Formatted Table Formatted: Font: Bold Page 19 of 146 Page 6 of 7 16. How many years have you lived in Georgetown? 20 17. Which of the following best describes the building you live in? 2118. Do you own or rent? 22 19. What is the nearest neighborhood intersection near your home? (e.g., 1st and Main) ________________ and ________________ 2320. What is your gender? 24 21. Which of the following options best describes your age category? 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75 years or older+ 2522. Please select all that apply: 26 23. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? YesYes No No 2724. What is your race or ethnicity? Less than 2 years 2-5 years 6-10 years 11-20 years More than 20 years Single-family home (detached) Duplex or townhome Apartment or condo building Mobile home Other Own Rent Other Arrangement Male Female Other____________ Full Time Employee Unemployed Retired Student Part Time Employee Formatted Table Formatted Table Formatted Table Formatted Table Formatted Table Formatted Table Formatted Table Formatted: Font: Bold Deleted Cells Deleted Cells Deleted Cells Page 20 of 146 Page 7 of 7 28 25. What is your household income? Less than $25,000 $25,001 to $50,000 $50,001 to $75,000 $75,001 to $100,000 $100,001 to $150,000 Over $150,001 2926. How many adults (18 or older) live in your household? ___________ 3027. How many children (younger than 18) live in your household? _________ 31. How likely is it that you will: Very Unlikely Unlikely Likely Very likely N/A Still be living in Georgetown in 5 years Recommend living in Georgetown to someone else Recommend Georgetown as a place to visit 31. Anything else you want us to know? ___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for participating in our survey! The City of Georgetown values your opinions. 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Term and Termination. (A) This agreement is effective as of April 1, 2018 and shall terminate on October 31,2018. (B) Either party may terminate this Agreement sooner for any reason by giving the other party at least 30 days' written notice of its intent to terminate. Upon termination, the Contractor will pay the University for all work completed prior to the date of termination and for any non-cancelable obligations that the University has incurred in connection with this Agreement. 2. Scope and Consideration. (A)The University will perform the work set forth in Exhibit A. (B)The Contractor will pay the University as provided in Exhibit B. 3. Liability. (A) Each party agrees to be solely responsible for the wrongful acts of its own employees, contractors, and agents. However, nothing contained herein shall constitute a waiver by either party of its sovereign immunity. (B) Neither party will be liable to the other under this Agreement in an amount that exceeds the payment that the University will receive from the Contractor or for any special, consequential, incidental, or exemplary damages, including damages for lost profits, savings, or business opportunities. 4. Copyright & Publication (A) Project Intellectual Property "Project Intellectual Property" means the legal rights relating to inventions copyrights, trademarks and service marks, mask projects, and computer software first made or generated in performance of the project described in this Agreement. (B) University retains title to Project Intellectual Property first produced-solely by its employees under this agreement. Jointly developed Project Intellectual Property shall be jointly owned. (C) Either party may publish works based on the data collected under this agreement without prior consent of the other party. 1 Page 25 of 146 (D) Each party grants to the other a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use Project Intellectual Property for educational and internal purposes, including academic publications. 5. Independent Contractor The parties are acting as independent contractors in this arrangement. Neither party will be an employee of the other, nor will neither party have any claim or right arising from employee status. This Agreement does not create a partnership, joint venture, or other arrangement that would make one party liable for the acts or omissions of the other. 6. Miscellaneous. This is the only agreement of the parties respecting this subject, and it supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between the parties regarding this subject. The parties may not amend this agreement except in writing, dated after the date of this agreement and signed by each party's representative. 7. Venue. This agreement shall be governed, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Any legal action relating to this agreement shall be brought in Hays County, Texas. 8. Disputes. Any dispute arising under this agreement shall be resolved ·according the regulations established in Texas Government Code chapter 2009. Witness: University By: ______________________ Billy Covington, Ph.D. Associate Vice President for Research and Federal Relations Recipient By: ______________________ (Signature) __________________________ (Print Name and Title) Date:_____________________ Date: ________________________ 2 Page 26 of 146 ATTACHMENT A Scope of Work The University will conduct a citizens' satisfaction survey for the City of Georgetown that will include questions that are specific to the City, along with questions that are generalized to the Central Texas Region. DELIVERABLES Upon conclusion of the work, the University will deliver: • A bi-lingual survey instrument on citizen satisfaction • Statistical analysis of survey results • A report on aggregated regional results • A report on City specific results • An executive summary of results • Content description and summaries of each survey topic • A comparison of results based upon benchmarks of participating cities • Profile of each city surveyed • Profile of survey respondents • Overview of survey research method • Copy of survey instrument • Printing and mailing of surveys • Two presentations to the City Council Fieldwork can be completed by 08/31/18 or sooner. The reporting will occur concurrently with the fieldwork and can be submitted by 08/31/18. This report can likely be submitted to the City staff responsible for the survey. A final report is expected by 10/31/18. Delays in this submittal date may occur due to city staffs' comments or review. Final invoice is expected at submittal of final report or before 10/31/18. This work and deliverables will be conducted as a combination of a fixed fee and a cost-reimbursable contract. 3 Page 27 of 146 ATTACHMENT B Recipient shall pay a fixed price of $2,750 to Texas State University for the contract period on a [X] fixed price [X] cost-reimbursable basis. The stated Fixed Price Rate is based on the following calculations. Hourly rate: $90.00 Estimated hours: 60 Total: $3,600.00 Indirect Cost (10%): $360.00 TOTAL FIXED RATE COSTS: $ 3,960.00 The following costs are cost reimbursable and will be invoiced according to actuals: Postage: $990.00 (bulk mail for 2500 surveys plus business reply postage charges at an estimated response rate of 40%) Supplies: $520.00 (2500 business envelopes, 2500 business reply envelopes; printing services estimated for 3 page survey front & back) Total: $1,510.00 Indirect Cost (10%): $151.00 TOTAL COST REIMBURSABLE COSTS: $1,661.00 Total Estimated Final Cost: $5,621 Invoices for services shall be submitted to: Mr. Paul Diaz 113 E. Eighth Street Georgetown, TX 78626 (512) 930-3696 Paul.Diaz@georgetown.org Payment shall be remitted to: Texas State University 601 University Dr., JCK 420 San Marcos, TX 78666 4 Page 28 of 146 City of Georgetown, Texas City Council Workshop March 27, 2018 SUBJECT: P resentation and discussio n on the Home Repair program and a potential partnership with Habitat for Humanity -- Susan Watkins, AICP Ho using Co ordinator ITEM SUMMARY: Program Hi story In 2008, the City Council vo ted to implement an in-house Ho me Repair Pro gram, using funds that had been previously granted to The Caring P lace to perform mino r home repair and energy efficiency improvements to owner-occ upied homes within the city limits. Previous agencies that had received the funds relied so lely on volunteer labor and were o nly utilizing a portion of the funds available. Mo ving the program in-house, City Council discussed that repairs co uld be done by vo lunteers o r c ontractors, whic hever would be the mo st e ffective in completing repairs in a timely fashion. Additionally, staff worked with Code Enforcement to help ho meowners stay in compliance with building codes. As part of the move in-house, a list of criteria and guidelines fo r eligibility was established by the City (Exhibit 1). For requests to be considered, applicants are require d 1) to own and occupy the home, 2) have a total household inc ome that cannot exceed 60% of Area Median Income and 3) property taxe s must no t be delinque nt. Once basic eligibility is confirmed, staff co nducts a site visit to determine repairs that the program can cover. The appro val o f repairs that me e t the program sc ope is largely based on available funds and volunteers. In 2014, the Ho me Repair P rogram was revised to include a two (2 ) year minimum o wnership and re sidency in the ho me requirement and also establish a provision fo r repairs exc e e ding $10,000. For re pairs of $10,000 o r mo re, the applicant will have a lien placed against the property for the value of the repairs over $10,000 . A lien is a charge that is rec orded with the Williamson County Clerk’s office and is associated with the title to the property. When the house is so ld, or the deed transferred, the amount charged will be o wed to the City. The income e ligibility was also lowered from 80% AMI to 60% AMI. For fiscal years 2 011 -20 13 , the Home Repair budget was $25 ,000. For FY 2014-2 01 6, the budget was $40,000. No funds were budgeted fo r FY20 17 and funds budgeted for FY2 01 8 amount to $24,000. Generally, the type o f re pairs available through the Home Repair Pro gram are mino r plumbing or electrical, re-roo fing, siding repair, windo w/doo r replacement or accessibility additions (ramps, grab bars, etc). Extensive structural damage, foundation or non-safety related HVAC issues are no t eligible due to expense. Since 2 01 0, reco rds indicate 2 8 repair projects have been completed and several Neighborhood Cleanup projects have been conducte d. Pro gram reco rds sho w that the average amount spent pe r house was approximately $4,200, with the mo st spent on any one property of $25 ,00 0 for a partial demo lition and rebuild of a home. Habi tat for Humani ty Pro gram In addition to new home co nstruction, since 20 13 , Habitat for Humanity has repaired 24 homes in the City of Georgetown. Currently, Habitat has five projects under repair. The City has currently funded Habitat for Humanity through the Strategic Partnership fo r Community Service s Grant fo r FY2017-2018 in the amo unt o f $2 3,000. Habitat has a similar set o f program requirements to the City program: • Own and live in the home • Meet income limits (50 % AMI) • U.S. Citizen o r pe rmanent resident • Current mortgage and property tax payments • Active homeo wner ’s insurance • Be present during the repair project • Demonstrated need fo r repairs based on inspectio n Habitat for Humanity has demonstrate d that a partnership between Habitat and the City would be an efficient and effe c tive Page 29 of 146 use of the City’s program funds. The benefits of a partnership between Habitat and the city may include: 1. Established program with available staff 2. Access to volunteer po ol 3. Experience managing co ntractor relationships 4. Available capac ity to administer Georgetown pro gram 5. No administration fee required, possible set aside fo r vo lunteer insurance A partnership may include any stipulations the City wo uld like to outline including: – Goals – Eligible activities – Budget – Measures of effectiveness – Reporting process Requested Di recti o n Staff is reque sting Co uncil’s direction on whether or not to pursue a partnership with Habitat for Humanity to administer the Home Repair Pro gram through City oversight and financial support. If Co uncil desires to pursue a partnership, staff is requesting Council's direction on any additional information needed prior to returning to Council with drafted goals and parameters of a partnership agreeme nt with Habitat later this Spring. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The FY18 Budget for the Home Repair program is $24 ,00 0. SUBMITTED BY: Susan Watkins, Ho using Co ordinator ATTACHMENT S: Description Exhib it 1 - Home Repair Ap p licatio n Guidelines 2017 Exhib it 2 - Home Repair Presentatio n Page 30 of 146 City of Georgetown Home Repair Program Guidelines CITY OF GEORGETOWN HOME REPAIR PROGRAM GUIDELINES 1. Residents of the City of Georgetown (must live within the city limits) are to fill out an application and to be interviewed by the City of Georgetown for eligibility. a. Income eligibility is defined as low‐income households at 60% of the Area Median Income (see income limits below). A household is defined as anyone that resides in the house. Household income is the total income of everyone in the household that is 18 years or older. Proof of income must be submitted. b. The home on the application must be owner occupied (person who lives there owns the home) and the applicant must be the homeowner(s). Property taxes must not be outstanding on the property, or the owner must be enrolled in a program with the Tax Assessor office. Additionally, a minimum of two years of ownership and occupancy of the home must be maintained for the house to be eligible. Proof of identification, ownership and payment of property taxes must be submitted. c. For repairs of less than $10,000 in value: The applicant must be willing to agree to reimburse the City for cost expended on their behalf if they place their house on the market within two years of the date repairs are initiated. For repairs of $10,000 or more: The applicant will have lien placed against the property for the value of the repairs. A lien is a charge that is recorded with the Williamson County Clerk’s office and is associated with the title to the property. When the house is sold, or the deed transferred, the amount charged will be owed to the City. 2. Once the City reviews and approves the initial application, staff will inspect the home to determine a list of repair priorities. With this list, the applicant will solicit three (3) bids for the requested work and submit them to the City. 3. If the estimates are $10,000 or more, the application will be forwarded to the Housing Advisory Board for review and will determine approval or denial of repairs. a. In the review, the Board will examine current building and property maintenance violations, the potential costs that would result from code enforcement, legal action associated with eviction and demolition versus the cost of repairs. 4. For estimates less than $10,000, City staff will review the project costs and determine if funds are available for repairs. Page 31 of 146 City of Georgetown Home Repair Program Guidelines 5. Some repairs may be conducted by volunteer contractors and workers authorized by the Home Repair Program, as available. 6. The City will send a letter to the applicant either approving or denying the project. Once the homeowner agrees to the approved repairs, the City will contact the selected contractor. 7. The City will contract with the lowest acceptable bidder for the work. 8. Once completed, the contractor will submit to the City itemized invoices for all completed work. The City will then pay the invoice directly to the contractor. 9. City permits shall be obtained for all projects that require permitting. Permit fees for approved projects shall be waived. 10. The City will take pictures of the property prior to work, as well as upon completion. Income Limits Number of Persons in Household Annual Income before taxes (60% AMI) Monthly Income Limit before taxes 1 $31,680 $2,640 2 $36,180 $3,015 3 $40,725 $3,394 4 $45,225 $3,769 5 $48,855 $4,071 6 $52,455 $4,371 7 $56,100 $4,675 8 $59,700 $4,975 *Household income is the total income of everyone in the household that is 18 years or older. Proof of income must be submitted for all occupants. For the Home Repair Application: Online: https://housing.georgetown.org/home‐repair‐program/ Paper copy: Historic Light & Waterworks building 809 Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Second Floor. Page 32 of 146 Home Repair Program Application 1 of 2 CITY OF GEORGETOWN HOME REPAIR PROGRAM HOMEOWNER APPLICATION Date: All information provided within this application is intended to be voluntary and confidential. Additional information provided by the homeowner may be attached to this page. Homeowner Name: Age of Home: Address: Telephone Number: Cell Phone: E-mail address: Occupation: Number of occupants living in the house: (List Relationship, i.e. child, sibling, roommate, etc. in the box below) Occupant Name Relationship Age Income Total Income of all occupants of the house (before taxes): Monthly: or Annually: Disabilities: Page 33 of 146 Home Repair Program Application 2 of 2 Home Repair Needs: Is this in response to a code enforcement violation? Yes No Code Enforcement officer contact: I/We understand that this is an application process only and that the requested repairs may not be made (1) eligibility requirements are not met (2) other homes have greater need for repairs and/or (3) there is not enough money in the program to make all repairs requested. Homeowner Signature ITEMS TO SUBMIT WITH THIS APPLICATION  Proof of ownership of home (deed, tax bill)  Copy of ID (driver’s license, social security card, etc.)  Proof of income (pay stubs, Income Tax Return)  Any supporting documentation for repairs requested (pictures, etc.) optional Return this application by mail: City of Georgetown--Housing PO Box 409 Georgetown, TX 78627 Or in person: Planning Department Historic Light & Waterworks (building with tall smokestack) 406 W. 8th Street Georgetown, TX 78626 Page 34 of 146 Home Repair Program Administration Options March 27, 2018 Page 35 of 146 Purpose •Review program •Present and discuss partnership with Habitat for Humanity for administration of the program. Page 36 of 146 Direction/Feedback •Would Council like to pursue a partnership with Habitat for Humanity? •If so, is there additional information you would like prior to setting goals, eligible activities, budget, measures of effectiveness, and reporting process? Page 37 of 146 Agenda PART I •Program history PART II •Current program overview PART III •Habitat for Humanity Home Repair program PART IV •Administration options Page 38 of 146 PART I Home Repair Program Overview Page 39 of 146 Program History •Pre-2008, City provided utility bill assistance through non-profits •City modified program in 2008 to direct funding toward repairs –Budget between $25,000-$40,000 –Mix of volunteers and contractors –Roof repairs –Painting –Windows –Electrical work Page 40 of 146 Program History (cont.) •2010-2014 –24 homes repaired –Average of $3,300/home •2010-2013 Community Restore partnership –$35,759 spent •2014 program policies modified by Council •2015 Neighborhood Cleanup & Community Restore –$14,608 spent Page 41 of 146 Before Page 42 of 146 After Page 43 of 146 PART II Current Program Overview Page 44 of 146 Current Program Goal •Provide home repairs to homeowners with limited resources •Avoid demolition by neglect by code enforcement •Maintain neighborhoods (neighborhood revitalization) •Safety •Accessibility Page 45 of 146 FY18 Budget •$24,000 –Home Repair Program allocation within the Planning Department budget Page 46 of 146 Current Application Process Homeowner applies City reviews and approves initial application Staff inspects home to determine repair priorities Applicant solicits 3 bids for work and submits to city City sends letter approving or denying project If Homeowner agrees to approved repairs, city selects contractor Contractor submits itemized invoices for completed work City pays invoice directly to the contractor Page 47 of 146 Current Program Guidelines •Property must be: –located inside the city limits –owner occupied –owned for at least two years –taxes must not be outstanding Page 48 of 146 Current Program Guidelines •Income eligibility –60% Area Median Income •Homeowner agrees to repay if home is sold within 2 years Page 49 of 146 Current Program Guidelines (cont) Under $10,000 Repair –Reviewed by Staff Over $10,000 Repair –Reviewed by HAB –lien placed against the property for the value of the repairs over $10,000 Page 50 of 146 PART III Habitat for Humanity Home Repair Program Page 51 of 146 History of Habitat for Humanity partnerships in Georgetown •43 homes built •2017/2018 funds granted for Home Repair –Strategic Partnership Grant Funds, $23K 18Page 52 of 146 Habitat for Humanity Home Repair •24 repairs between 2013-2017 •Five currently under repair Page 53 of 146 Before After Page 54 of 146 Habitat for Humanity Home Repair Program Requirements •Own and live in the home •Meet income limits (50% AMI) •U.S. Citizen or permanent resident •Current mortgage and property tax payments •Active homeowner’s insurance •Be present during the repair project •Demonstrated need for repairs based on inspection Page 55 of 146 Habitat Home Repair Partnerships •Partnership with City of Round Rock for Home Repair program Page 56 of 146 PART IV Program Administration Options Page 57 of 146 Options for Administration- City of Georgetown Role 1.City Administered Program –Provide guidelines and goals –Review all applications –Hire contractors/recruit volunteers –Invoicing and payment –Monitor progress and report 2.HFH Partnership program –Provide guidelines and goals –Fund and administer contract –Monitor progress and report Page 58 of 146 Benefits to Partnering with Habitat for Humanity 1.Established program with available staff 2.Access to volunteer pool 3.Experience managing contractor relationships 4.Available capacity to administer Georgetown program 5.No administration fee required, possible set aside for volunteer insurance Page 59 of 146 Staff Recommendation •Direct staff to return in Spring 2018 with –Goals –Eligible activities –Budget –Measures of effectiveness –Reporting process –Draft contract with HfH Page 60 of 146 Direction/Feedback •Would Council like to pursue a partnership with Habitat for Humanity? •If so, is there additional information you would like prior to setting goals, eligible activities, budget, measures of effectiveness, and reporting process? Page 61 of 146 City of Georgetown, Texas City Council Workshop March 27, 2018 SUBJECT: P resentation on Inte rim Municipal Utility District (MUD) Po licy and a new Public Improvement District (PID) polic y and discussion on establishing revised/new policie s -- Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager, and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager ITEM SUMMARY: City Co uncil will receive two pre sentatio ns. The first o ne will be a continuation of the Municipal Utility District (MUD) P olicy presentation fro m January 9th. The seco nd presentatio n will provide an o verview of Public Impro veme nt Districts (P IDs) and a discussion about whether to move forward with a new policy. Staff is seeking feedback and direction from City Counc il o n whether o r not to proceed with an update to the Interim MUD Policy. At its January 9th wo rksho p, Council received a presentatio n on the Interim MUD Po licy. The City of Georgetown has been using the Interim Municipal Utility Distric t (MUD) P olicy (the “Po lic y”) to review and appro ve applications fo r MUDs since September 2 01 4. Council requested additio nal information at the January 9th workshop and for staff to return to continue the po licy discussion. The attached presentation about MUDs (Attachment 5) includes the practices from the past four years (same as in last prese ntation) and staff recommendation (same as in last presentation) along with responses to Council’s questions; in addition, staff has attached two spreadsheets (Attachments 3 and 4) to provide Council with additional information about MUDs, including acreage, number o f dwelling units, maximum MUD tax, tax fro m other taxing entities, total tax rate, and other informatio n. These spreadsheets are intended to supplement the P owerPoint. The City has been re ceiving requests from develo pers abo ut the use of PIDs. At present, the City does not have a policy on this type of special district, c re ating a lack o f clarity in criteria and guidance. The purpose of the presentation abo ut P IDs is to first and foremost familiarize Co uncil with P IDs and to discuss how the City may e valuate requests in a fair and equitable manner, like it has with MUDs. Staff is seeking direction and will return with more specific information sho uld Council desire to co nsider a PID P olicy. FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A SUBMITTED BY: Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager and Laurie Bre wer, Assistant City Manager ATTACHMENT S: Description Map o f MUDS fro m 2004-2007 Interim MUD Polic y Checklis t MUDs in-c ity informatio n s p read s heet MUDs in ET J Informatio n Spreadsheet P o wer Point MUD Update Interim MUD Polic y ap p ro ved 9.23.14 RES 092314-W Page 62 of 146 !!I 0 1 20.5 Miles Le gend 2017 City Limits ETJ_09_2017 Te ra vista MUD Water Oak MUD Oaks at Sa n Gabriel MUD Cimarron Hills MUD Cre scent Bluff MUD Hillwo od MUD Sad dlecreek MU D Parmer Ranch MUD Sha dow Canyon MUD Fairha ve n MUD Page 63 of 146 Interim MUD Policy Checklist Georgetown, TX Consistency with Interim MUD Policy. The City of Georgetown evaluates MUD proposals against consistency with the Interim MUD Policy as follows: Generally Meets Policy Does Not Appear to Meet Policy Policy No. Policy 1 Retain the two threshold questions under Section 13.10.030. 2 Provide examples of “unique factors justifying [MUD] creation” to guide determinations made under Section 13.10.030 3 Submit information with the MUD creation petition that would allow the staff to perform the level of review City Council has directed during consideration of several recent MUD petitions 4 Agree to a cross-departmental “MUD Review Team”. 5 Address provision of public services, and address public safety matters in the Consent Agreement. 6 Address utility service issues, and include those utility service provisions in the consent agreement. 7 Specify the amount of debt intended to be issued, the purpose of the debt, and the debt service schedule and include those financial provisions in the consent agreement. 8 Address future annexation of the MUD, when located in the ETJ.- 9 Require development in a MUD to exceed minimum UDC land use and development standards and address the land use provisions in the consent agreement or related agreement. 10 Require development in a MUD to exceed UDC parkland requirements and address parkland provisions in the consent agreement. 11 Address transportation issues and include transportation provisions in the consent agreement. Page 64 of 146 MUD Name/#Project Name Approval Date (Year) Acres Residential Units Commercial Area (acres) Bond Limit Amount Bond Max Maturity Deadline for Bond Issuances (from date of first issuance) MUD Tax Rate Limit (cents per $100 AV) Tax Rate (all other taxing entities) Total Tax Rate, including MUD WCMUD 28 and 29 Hillwood (aka Wolf Ranch) 2014 755 2,585 20.30 $120,000,000 30 years 10 years $0.650 $2.296 $2.946 0.42 City of GT 0.426529 Wmsn Co 0.04 Wmsn CO FM/RD 1.409 Georgetown ISD SEWCMUD 1 Woodhull + Kasper (aka Saddle Creek) 2014 - Kasper added in 2016 509 1,892 0.00 $52,975,000 25 years 10 years $0.540 $2.296 $2.836 0.42 City of GT 0.426529 Wmsn Co 0.04 Wmsn CO FM/RD 1.409 Georgetown ISD WCMUD 34 Shadow Canyon/Riverview 2016 278 600 0.00 $19,925,000 25 years 10 years $0.666 $2.173 $2.839 0.426529 Wmsn Co 0.04 Wmsn CO FM/RD 1.51187 Leander ISD 0.093771 Wmsn ESD#8 0.1008 Aus Comm Coll City of Georgetown (In City) MUD Terms Last Updated: March 21, 2018 In City MUDS Page 65 of 146 MUD Name/#Project Name Original Approval Date (Year) Acres Residential Units Commercial Area (acres) Bond Limit Amount Bond Max Maturity Deadline for Bond Issuances (from date of first issuance) MUD Tax Rate Limit (cents per $100 AV) Tax Rate (all other taxing entities) Total Tax Rate, including MUD WCMUD 15 Terra Vista 2004 and amended multiple times - most recent June 2015 390 - added 101 acres in 2015 1,475 36 $0.900 $1.969 $2.869 0.0937715 Wmsn ESD#8 0.426529 Wmsn Co 0.04 Wmsn CO FM/RD 1.409 Georgetown ISD WCMUD 23 Oaks at San Gabriel 2007 and amended in 2008 398 865 0 $25,825,000 20 years 10 years $0.900 $2.105 $3.005 0.09825 Wmsn ESD#4 0.426529 Wmsn Co 0.04 Wmsn CO FM/RD 1.54 LH ISD WCMUD 25 Water Oak 2006 and amended multiple times most recently in 2016 1,355 3,268 18 $113,000,000 (estimated) 25 years (originally was 20 years) 20 years (Originally was 15 years) $0.920 $1.969 $2.889 0.0937715 Wmsn ESD#8 0.426529 Wmsn Co 0.04 Wmsn CO FM/RD 1.409 Georgetown ISD WCMUD 26 Cimarron Hills 2012 376 606 0 $35,000,000 20 years 10 years $0.900 $2.105 $3.005 0.09825 Wmsn ESD#4 0.426529 Wmsn Co 0.04 Wmsn CO FM/RD 1.54 LH ISD WCMUD 30 Crescent Bluff 2014 284 730 0 $46,000,000 23 years 10 years $0.950 $1.969 $2.919 0.0937715 Wmsn ESD#8 0.426529 Wmsn Co 0.04 Wmsn CO FM/RD 1.409 Georgetown ISD NWWCMUD 2 Parmer Ranch 2015 455 1,163 88 $80,000,000 staggered - 25 years If issued before 10 years then 20 years if issued after 10 years 15 years $0.950 $1.970 $2.920 0.094798 Wmsn ESD#7 0.426529 Wmsn Co 0.04 Wmsn CO FM/RD 1.409 Georgetown ISD TOTAL 2,868 8,107 142 City of Georgetown (in ETJ) MUD Terms ETJ MUDS Last Updated: March 21, 2018 Page 66 of 146 Interim Municipal Utility District Policy Evaluation City Council Workshop March 27, 2018 Page 67 of 146 Purpose Staff is seeking direction from Council on desired updates to the City’s Interim Municipal Utility District (MUD) Policy based upon practice and lessons learned since the Policy was adopted in 2014. •Advance City Council Strategy •Create Comprehensive Annexation and MUD Strategy 2Page 68 of 146 Presentation Team •David Morgan, Wayne Reed, Laurie Brewer, Jim Briggs, and Jack Daly, City Manager’s Office •Charlie McNabb, City Attorney’s Office •Sofia Nelson, Planning Department •Wesley Wright, Systems Engineering Department •Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Department •Chief Sullivan,Fire Department 3Page 69 of 146 Presentation Overview •Part 1. Recap of Council Presentation from 1/09 •Part 2. Response to Council’s Questions from 1/09 •Part 3. Practices Past 4 Years •Part 4. Staff Recommendation •City Council Direction 4Page 70 of 146 5 Part 1 Recap of Presentation from January 9th Page 71 of 146 Jan. 9th Presentation Overview •Part 1. Purpose of MUDs •Part 2. Background on Interim MUD Policy •Part 3. City Discussion on MUDs in 2013 •Part 4. Interim MUD Policy Criteria •Part 5. Practices Past 4 Years •Part 6. Staff Recommendation •City Council Direction 4Page 72 of 146 Georgetown MUDs 2004 -2017 7 2017 Page 73 of 146 Georgetown MUDs 2004 -2017 8 Terra Vista (2004) Water Oak (2006) Oaks at San Gabriel (2007) Cimaron Hills (2012) Crescent Bluff (2014) Hillwood (2014) Parmer Ranch (2015) Saddlecreek (2) (2015) Shadow Canyon (2016) MUD Policy 2010 In-city MUD ETJ MUD Legend Page 74 of 146 9 Part 2 Response to Council’s Questions from January 9th Page 75 of 146 Recap of Council’s Questions from January 9th •Acreage and Number of Homes in MUDs –4,410 acres in 9 developments with a maximum of 13,184 DU –Georgetown has approved 4,204 single-family lots (final plats) in larger developments between Oct. 1, 2014, and Feb. 28, 2018, of which 1,576 lots or 38% were located in MUDs (in-city and ETJ) •Tax Rate in MUDs –MUDs inside city limits have a total tax rate of $2.839 -$2.946 –MUDs in the ETJ have a total tax rate of $2.869 -$3.005 •Foreclosure Information –Analysis of Williamson County’s foreclosure data of residential properties located in Georgetown between January 2016 and February 2018 showed foreclosures were more numerous in residential areas without MUDs than with MUDs. This may be due to subdivisions with MUDs being relatively new, except for Terra Vista. Parmer Ranch and Shadow Canyon are undeveloped. 7Page 76 of 146 Recap of Council’s Questions from January 9th •Price Point of Single-family Housing In MUDs –Saddle Creek MUD… $220s to high $200s –Oaks at San Gabriel… $280s to mid-$500s –Water Oak… $250s to high $400s –Crescent Bluff… $250s to high $400s –Terra Vista… low $200s to $700s –Hillwood at Wolf Ranch… $300s to mid-$500s –Cimarron Hills… $350s to in excess of $1,000,000 •Type of Housing –Predominantly single-family (>90%) –Hillwood at Wolf Ranch has 1,690 SF and 895 MF 7Page 77 of 146 12 Part 3 Practices Past 4 Years (2014 –2017) Page 78 of 146 Practices Past 4 Years •Policy 1. Location –City has approved more in-city (4) than out-of-city (1) •Policy 2. Unique Factors –Greenways along Rivers or Creeks •Hillwood and Crescent Bluff MUDs to add trails within neighborhoods as well as along South San Gabriel River, which will add to trails to be built by Water Oak MUD along river corridor •Policy 5. Public Services & Safety –Fire Stations •Water Oak MUD amendment clarified fire station site dedications •Fire SIP fees have been required with certain MUDs 13Page 79 of 146 Practices Past 4 Years •Policy 6. Utilities –Utility Infrastructure (extend, oversize, and partnerships) •Crescent Bluff MUD contributed roughly $1.5 million to the SSGI wastewater line •Saddle Creek MUD extended wastewater system •Parmer Ranch MUD to extend wastewater system along Ronald Reagan Blvd. •Policy 7. Debt –Bond Maturity and Issuance Period •City has approved 25 year vs. 20 year for bond maturity •City has maintained 10 year issuance period in most instances •Water Oak MUD was provided 20 year issuance period 14Page 80 of 146 Practices Past 4 Years •Policy 7. Debt –Tax Rate •Out-of-city MUDs have $0.90 to $0.95/$100 AV tax rates •In-city MUDs have lower tax rates of about $0.55/$100 AV with Hillwood as one exception ($0.66/$100 AV) •Hillwood allowed to issue debt for “hard costs” associated with on and off-site water/wastewater, roads, and parks and trails •Policy 8. Annexation –Provision for future annexation of development •City has consistently addressed potential for annexation of districts in the future 15Page 81 of 146 Practices Past 4 Years •Policy 9. Land Development –Development Standards Exceed Minimum in UDC •Enhanced architectural standards for residential in all MUDs •Policy 10. Parkland and Trails –Parkland •Hillwood MUD has enhanced parkland development standards for parklands along with private amenity center and trail network •Crescent Bluff MUD will develop parkland along with private amenity center and trail network and construct a public trailhead with parking along South San Gabriel River •Parmer Ranch MUD will develop parkland and extend regional trail along Ronald Reagan Blvd. corridor 16Page 82 of 146 Practices Past 4 Years •Policy 11. Transportation –Transportation Infrastructure •Crescent Bluff MUD to contribute $1 million toward Water Oak Parkway bridge… supplement Water Oak MUD’s funding •Water Oak MUD amendment (2017) clarified requirement to build all 4 lanes of Water Oak Pkwy. and complete the bridge •Saddle Creek MUD is contributing to arterial that runs through the development •Strategic Partnership Agreements –Sales Tax •City has required SPA to ensure City collects its sales tax from future retail development located in out-of-city MUDs 17Page 83 of 146 18 Part 4 Staff Recommendation Page 84 of 146 Staff Recommendation Changes to the Policy will require amending Section 13.10 of the UDC (purpose and conditions): •Policy 1. Location –Revise threshold questions –In-city MUDs should be preferred due to recent changes in State law concerning annexations •Policy 2. Unique Factors –No change. Encourage conservation subdivision design (where appropriate), greater tree preservation, greenways and trails along rivers or creeks, and regional transportation and utility facilities •See Policies 9 and 10 19Page 85 of 146 Staff Recommendation •Policy 3. Submit MUD creation petition and info. –Remove as a policy and require as part of process in UDC •Policy 4. Cross Departmental MUD Review Team –Remove as a policy and require as part of process in UDC •Policy 5. Public Services and Safety –No change. Continue to incorporate fire stations and/or SIP fee •Policy 6. Utility Service Issues –No change. Require extension of utility master plan lines and granting of easements; continue to require City to be provider of water, sewer, solid waste, and electric (wherever possible) 20Page 86 of 146 Staff Recommendation •Policy 7. Debt –Bonds. Provide up to 25 years for bond maturity and 10 years for issuance between first and last bond sales –Tax Rates •Out-of-city (ETJ) MUDs at $0.90 to $0.95/$100 AV tax rates •In-city MUDs at max of $0.55/$100 AV •Allow in-city MUDs to issue debt for “hard costs” associated with on and off-site water/wastewater, roads, and parks and trails •Policy 8. Future Annexation when in ETJ –Maintain, but unlikely to be actionable (see Policy 1) 21Page 87 of 146 Staff Recommendation •Policy 9. Exceed minimum UDC Development Stds –Require concurrent PUD application to memorialize standards with in-city MUDs –Remove criteria for all MUDs to contain at least 20% nonresidential land uses; seek consistency with Future Land Use Plan –Remove criteria for portion of commercial land uses to develop in first five years of first building permit –Remove criteria for workforce housing and include criteria for diversity in housing products –Evaluate merit of requiring gross impervious cover… less than UDC –Require higher architectural standards for residential and nonresidential land uses 22Page 88 of 146 Staff Recommendation •Policy 10. Parkland and Trails –No change. Continue to require development to exceed parkland design and development standards in the UDC •Policy 11. Transportation –No change. Continue to require partnerships on regional transportation infrastructure consistent with the City’s OTP 23Page 89 of 146 Staff Recommendation •Update Application fee (cover costs) –Revise. Current fee is $1,550, plus fees for professional and legal staff time, to cover cost to process applications –Other communities charge between $5,000 and $25,000 to cover costs 24Page 90 of 146 Council Direction Does Council desire to update the City’s Interim Municipal Utility District (MUD) Policy based upon practice and lessons learned since the Policy was adopted in 2014? –Direct staff to revise the Policy as presented or with modifications –Direct staff to revise fees (return with specific fee) 25Page 91 of 146 Next Steps •Receive feedback from City Council •Return to Council in workshop or in regular meeting with modifications to MUD Policy 26Page 92 of 146 Page 93 of 146 Page 94 of 146 Page 95 of 146 Page 96 of 146 Page 97 of 146 Page 98 of 146 Page 99 of 146 Page 100 of 146 Page 101 of 146 Page 102 of 146 Page 103 of 146 Page 104 of 146 Page 105 of 146 Page 106 of 146 Page 107 of 146 Page 108 of 146 Page 109 of 146 Page 110 of 146 Page 111 of 146 Page 112 of 146 City of Georgetown, Texas City Council Workshop March 27, 2018 SUBJECT: Update and directio n regarding the City Council's Vision and Strategies -- David Mo rgan, City Manager and Jack Daly, Assistant to the City Manager ITEM SUMMARY: In November, City Council participate d in two 3-hour strategy sessions. The purpo se of these se ssio ns was to revisit and confirm or refre sh the Council’s ro le, their rules o f engagement, their go als, and the City’s vision statement. Ultimately, City Council developed nine strategies that, if e xecuted, will ac hieve their goals. City Co unc il also confirmed the vision statement for the City. In December, Council approved a series of narratives associated with each strategy. Sinc e that time , staff has worked to develop a list of tactics that will work towards achie ving each strategy, and ultimately work to achieve Council’s goals for the City. Attached is a draft prese ntation, as well as a list o f proposed tactics for eac h strategy. Staff is asking fo r Council to review each tactic and provide feedback or confirmation fo r each one. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None at this time . SUBMITTED BY: Jack Daly ATTACHMENT S: Description Co uncil Strategy P res entation Co uncil Strategy Narratives and Tactics Page 113 of 146 Council Strategy Update March 27, 2017 Page 114 of 146 Agenda • Background on Council Goal Setting Process • Review Tactics associated with each Strategy • Direction and Next Steps Page 115 of 146 Background • Revisited Council goals on November 1 & 2 • Confirmed – – Role of Council – Rules of Engagement – Vision statement – Council Goals • Refined Council Strategies – Went from 14 to 9 strategies Page 116 of 146 Strategy Narratives • Identified nine (9) strategies that should be pursued to achieve the goals of the Council • Staff developed narratives around each goal to confirm meaning • Reviewed and confirmed each narrative • Gives clear direction as staff developed tactics Page 117 of 146 1. Become a destination for unique experiences City Council recognizes the shifting trends related to how people spend their time and money. People are increasingly interested in “experiential entertainment”. Changes in retail growth and sales tax collections reflect these trends. People want authentic and memorable experiences. Georgetown is well-positioned to promote itself as a destination city, distinct and unique from other cities in the state. Page 118 of 146 1. Become a destination for unique experiences • Downtown – Continue Music on the Square – Increase opportunities to have music year round in commercial and public areas – Continue to pursue the festival street between 8 th and 9th Streets • Rivers/Trails – Improve signage along trails promoting access to downtown, the Sheraton, and trail extensions – Continue to explore a river crossing on the North San Gabriel River • Garey Park – Promote Garey House as an event venue/destination – Market Garey Park to a wide variety of users due to the diversity of amenities in the park – Develop Special Events that bring new visitors to Garey Park • Retail – Encourage destination retail that takes advantage of Georgetown’s unique assets Page 119 of 146 2. Create a strategy to increase mobility The most recent Citizen Survey highlights mobility as a key challenge for Georgetown. In 2015, Georgetown voters approved the largest transportation bond in the City’s history. The Council has been strategic in its debt program to ensure adequate investment in infrastructure, while managing the impact of debt on taxpayers. The City’s road network is its most valuable asset. It is important that City Council continues to have discussions regarding innovative approaches to street maintenance and to adequately fund the maintenance program. Furthermore, City Council recognizes the importance of capitalizing on partnerships within the region to make transportation infrastructure more feasible. Collaboration on master planning efforts and sharing costs will help Georgetown prepare for increased demand on the transportation network. Although a majority of the investment will be on roadway infrastructure, this also includes collaborating on multi-modal projects such as sidewalk and bicycle infrastructure. Page 120 of 146 2. Create a strategy to increase mobility • Continue to review and update development standards to ensure good connectivity standards for vehicles and pedestrians • Complete 2015 transportation bond • Continue progress on future mobility planning • Bike plan and sidewalk plan implementation • Maintain relationships with key intergovernmental partners (Wilco, TXDOT, CAMPO) • Explore innovative tools to supplement public transportation Page 121 of 146 3. Promote greater diversity in our population and our businesses City Council recognizes that diversity across all aspects of society helps ensure better decision making. Diversity in thought leads to better outcomes. Diversity helps the City hedge against changes in the environment and economy. A broad range of businesses and employers should be recruited to Georgetown. Generally, growing the commercial tax base in the City will help alleviate over reliance on residential property taxes. A diverse business sector necessitates a diverse housing stock. A variety of services, resources, and amenities should be made available to residents, including seniors, families, and young professionals. Page 122 of 146 3. Promote greater diversity in our population and our businesses • Update the Comprehensive Plan for development – Complete a housing analysis for a more in-depth understanding of housing needs and diversity of existing inventory – Implement development policy that encourages mixed-use development that enhances density and accessibility to services and amenities • Implement targeted recruitment of companies within targeted industries (professional services, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, destination retail) to aid in the diversification of industries • Encourage speculative development and site readiness to aid in business recruitment and development. • Work to diversify workforce development and recruitment with special emphasis on young professionals and veterans. Page 123 of 146 4. Create and maintain outstanding aesthetics and a welcoming appearance and spirit Georgetown has several key gateways leading into the City. Moreover, Georgetown serves as the northern gateway to the Austin region. As such, particular attention and resources need to be directed towards ensuring gateways are well-maintained and adhere to a high development standard. As the City progresses through the comprehensive plan update, specific focus needs to be placed on developing a more refined vision and master plan for the City’s gateways. Costs associated with maintaining publically owned rights-of-way (including state- owned property) need to be appropriated and expended at a level consistent with Council’s vision. Page 124 of 146 4. Create and maintain outstanding aesthetics and a welcoming appearance and spirit • Identify and Review Development Standards – Complete comprehensive master plan to establish vision for gateways – Establish goals for PUDs to emphasize aesthetics and welcoming appearance and spirit. • Review Gateway locations to ensure focus and priority on the correct locations – Prioritize gateways and establish a level of service for litter pickup, landscaping for beautification, and maintenance. – Review and establish cleanup priorities for special events – Enhance opportunities for public art – Review gateway signage welcoming visitors to Georgetown- some gateways do not have signage and existing signage can be enhanced • Continue and Increase Stewardship of all Public Rights of Way – Set metrics for reporting to ensure maintenance goals are being met – Establish cohesive standard spec for public improvements in general and at major intersections (i.e. street signs, street lights, massing arms etc.) Page 125 of 146 5. Annexation and MUD strategy Changes in state law and significant population growth have accelerated the need for City Council to adopt new annexation strategies. The continued influx of Municipal Utility District (MUD) requests is triggering the need for the Council to revisit its policies and procedures related to these types of developments. These two challenges in tandem exacerbate the need for the City to address its strategies, policies, and procedures related to MUDs and annexation. The City has worked extensively with developers to assist them in delivering creatively financed residential products to Georgetown. As laws related to annexation change, the City must be thoughtful in its approach to permitting development in the extraterritorial jurisdiction that may negatively impact the City in the future. Promoting high-quality growth and equitable taxation and services is a priority for the City. Page 126 of 146 5. Annexation and MUD strategy • Annexation Strategy – Move forward with annexation and development agreements as prioritized by Council • MUD and PID Policy – Finalize review of interim policies – Adopt policies – Amend UDC for compliance with new policies Page 127 of 146 6. Monitor, promote, and communicate a long-term water and utilities plan and strategy City Council recognizes the importance of thoughtful utility management. As a purveyor of water, electricity, and wastewater services, it is imperative that the City both effectively manage and communicate plans associated with all city-owned and operated utilities. Acknowledging that the Texas electric and water markets are continually in flux and will always experience changes, solutions need to be presented to ensure the City’s financial position remains strong, rates remain competitive, high-quality customer service is emphasized, and ample resources are available to serve the continually growing population in the City’s service area. Page 128 of 146 6. Monitor, promote, and communicate a long-term water and utilities plan and strategy • Financial Position Remains Strong – Quarterly financial updates to Boards & Council (ongoing) • Rates Remain Competitive: – Complete Rate Studies • High Quality Customer Service Emphasis – Communicate customer centric features of CIS – Outreach events (ongoing) Page 129 of 146 6. Monitor, promote, and communicate a long-term water and utilities plan and strategy • Ample Resources – Continue providing Council with annual Electric/Water Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) updates (ongoing) – Based on IRP, appropriately secure resources and evaluate demands – Incorporate key points of IRP (Why’s) into utility communications • Water Conservation – Improve community understanding of the relationship between “Ample Water Resources” and the long term need for Water Conservation (ongoing) – Complete the 2019 Conservation Plan Update – Continue existing water conservation programs (ongoing) – Develop customer specific, direct marketing programs Page 130 of 146 7. Expand on our reputation as a City of Innovation The City executed purchased power agreements to cover Georgetown’s energy usage with 100% renewable energy, making Georgetown one of the largest city-owned utilities to do so. This alone has helped Georgetown brand itself as an innovative city and garnered international acclaim. City Council recognizes that in an environment where taxation is limited and there is increasing regional competition for taxable value and natural resources, the City must find effective solutions and inventive methods of service delivery. Being a forward-thinking organization will allow Georgetown to elevate its profile in the region and recruit like-minded businesses and residents. Page 131 of 146 7. Expand on our reputation as a City of Innovation • Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement – Citywide implementation of performance management program (PMP) – Deploy GUS Business Improvement Program (BIP) citywide • Leverage opportunities and encourage discipline to partner on innovative ideas – Bloomberg Philanthropies, DOE Grant, Community Resource Coordinator, Georgetown Health Foundation • Explore feasibility of developing an Innovation Road Map Page 132 of 146 8. Increase our influence with State Government The City of Georgetown and the State of Texas are partners. Increasingly, the Texas Legislature has raised concerns about city decision making, and State pre- emption of local authority continues to be a topic of interest at the State Capitol. As Georgetown continues to elevate its presence in the region and in the state, the City Council recognizes the importance of dedicating time and resources to ensure the City’s interests are protected. The City must work with State officials to find common ground and shared goals. That said, there will be disagreements. However, it is important that the City work to build and maintain positive relationship with state agencies and elected officials. Page 133 of 146 8. Increase our influence with State Government • Be deliberate and proactive in relationship building with elected officials and staff • Continue to work and become more involved with TML’s legislative initiatives • Continue work with legislative consultants • Refine communications strategy and legislative agenda for next legislative session Page 134 of 146 9. Expand our role to develop collaborative strategies with GISD, Southwestern, and other entities To remain competitive in the region, City Council recognizes the importance of investing in opportunities for young people. A healthy educational systems is critical to ensuring a successful community. Georgetown I.S.D. and Southwestern University are integral pillars in the community and key city partners with the City. All three entities must work in concert to maximize the impact of limited resources. The City is well-positioned to provide services and opportunities for youth to further their education or career in Georgetown. The City is also fortunate to be able to partner with Southwestern University to capitalize on their thought-leadership and resources to further opportunities for college students and graduates. Page 135 of 146 9. Expand our role to develop collaborative strategies with GISD, Southwestern, and other entities • Parks - Leadership Camp (June 25 – 28) – Challenge Course –PD/FD – City Hall – Animal Shelter Service Project • Youth Advisory Board – Elevate board to liaison position between G.I.S.D. and City of Georgetown – Involve YAB with youth portion of PD’s CommUNITY Initiative – Broader city involvement with Georgetown Project Page 136 of 146 9. Expand our role to develop collaborative strategies with GISD, Southwestern, and other entities • Southwestern Interns – Centralize or coordinate internship program – Bigger City presence at SU Job Fair – Coordinate internship requirements to not preclude SU students •PD – Continue to promote Explorer Post – Youth Academy (June 11-14, June 18-21, July 9-12, July 16-19, July 23-26) – Continue Chase-the-Chief Page 137 of 146 9. Expand our role to develop collaborative strategies with GISD, Southwestern, and other entities •FD – Continue to promote Explorer Post – Youth Fire Camps (June 4 – 8, June 18 -22) – Explore feasibility of fire academy at high schools • Library – Continue to promote Library Advisory Board – Continue summer youth employment program with the Georgetown Project – Continue offering youth volunteer opportunities – Continue supporting youth programming on weekends, school holidays, and summer •GUS – Continue to support sustainability efforts of G.I.S.D. and SU Page 138 of 146 Next Steps • Feedback from Council – Modifications and adjustments to tactics – Staff to take input and incorporate tactics into the work plan, and will report back to Council with more definitive timelines and progress • Post on website • Update in mid-2018 Page 139 of 146 Council Strategy Narratives 1. Become a destination for unique experiences (Kimberly Garrett) City Council recognizes the shifting trends related to how people spend their time and money. People are increasingly interested in “experiential entertainment”. Changes in retail growth and sales tax collections reflect these trends. People want authentic and memorable experiences. Georgetown is well-positioned to promote itself as a destination city, distinct and unique from other cities in the state. • Downtown o Continue Music on the Square o Increase opportunities to have music year round in commercial and public areas o Continue to pursue the festival street between 8th street and 9th street • Rivers/Trails o Improve signage along trails promoting access to downtown, the Sheraton, and trail extensions o Continue to explore a river crossing on the North San Gabriel River • Garey Park o Promote Garey House as an event venue/destination o Market Garey Park to a wide variety of users due to the diversity of amenities in the park o Develop Special Events that bring new visitors to Garey Park • Retail o Encourage destination retail that takes advantage of Georgetown’s unique assets 2. Create a strategy to increase mobility (Octavio Garza) The most recent Citizen Survey highlights mobility as a key challenge for Georgetown. In 2015, Georgetown voters approved the largest transportation bond in the City’s history. The Council has been strategic in its debt program to ensure adequate investment in infrastructure, while managing the impact of debt on taxpayers. The City’s road network is its most valuable asset. It is important that City Council continues to have discussions regarding innovative approaches to street maintenance and to adequately fund the maintenance program. Furthermore, City Council recognizes the importance of capitalizing on partnerships within the region to make transportation infrastructure more feasible. Collaboration on master planning efforts and sharing costs will help Georgetown prepare for increased demand on the transportation network. Although a majority of the investment will be on roadway infrastructure, this also includes collaborating on multi-modal projects such as sidewalk and bicycle infrastructure. Page 140 of 146 A tenet of the City’s mobility planning must include working to ensure accessibility for all and encouraging connectivity, cross-access, and shared infrastructure where possible to encourage mixed-use, multi-modal development where appropriate. • Continue to review and update development standards to ensure good connectivity standards for vehicles and pedestrians • Complete 2015 transportation bond • Continue progress on future mobility planning • Bike plan and sidewalk plan implementation • Maintain relationships with key intergovernmental partners (Wilco, TXDOT, CAMPO) • Explore innovative tools to supplement public transportation 3. Promote greater diversity in our population and our businesses (Michaela Dollar) City Council recognizes that diversity across all aspects of society helps ensure better decision making. Diversity in thought leads to better outcomes. Diversity helps the City hedge against changes in the environment and economy. A broad range of businesses and employers should be recruited to Georgetown. Generally, growing the commercial tax base in the City will help alleviate over reliance on residential property taxes. A diverse business sector necessitates a diverse housing stock. A variety of services, resources, and amenities should be made available to residents, including seniors, families, and young professionals. • Update the Comprehensive Plan for development – Complete a housing analysis for a more in-depth understanding of housing needs and diversity of existing inventory – Implement development policy that encourages mixed-use development that enhances density and accessibility to services and amenities • Implement targeted recruitment of companies within targeted industries (professional services, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, destination retail) to aid in the diversification of industries • Encourage speculative development and site readiness to aid in business recruitment and development. • Work to diversify workforce development and recruitment with special emphasis on young professionals and veterans. 4. Create and maintain outstanding aesthetics and a welcoming appearance and spirit (Sofia Nelson) Georgetown has several key gateways leading into the City. Moreover, Georgetown serves as the northern gateway to the Austin region. As such, particular attention and resources need to be directed towards ensuring gateways are well-maintained and adhere to a high development standard. As the City progresses through the comprehensive plan update, specific focus needs to be placed on developing a more refined vision and master plan for the City’s gateways. Costs associated with maintaining publically owned rights-of-way (including state-owned property) need to be appropriated and expended at a level consistent with Council’s vision. Page 141 of 146 • Identify and Review Development Standards – Complete comprehensive master plan to establish vision for gateways – Establish goals for PUDs to emphasize aesthetics and welcoming appearance and spirit. • Review Gateway locations to ensure focus and priority on the correct locations – Prioritize gateways and establish a level of service for litter pickup, landscaping for beautification, and maintenance. – Review and establish cleanup priorities for special events – Enhance opportunities for public art – Review gateway signage welcoming visitors to Georgetown- some gateways do not have signage and existing signage can be enhanced • Continue and Increase Stewardship of all Public Rights of Way – Set metrics for reporting to ensure maintenance goals are being met – Establish cohesive standard spec for public improvements in general and at major intersections (i.e. street signs, street lights, massing arms etc.) 5. Review the annexation and MUD strategy (Wayne Reed) Changes in state law and significant population growth have accelerated the need for City Council to adopt new annexation strategies. The continued influx of Municipal Utility District (MUD) requests is triggering the need for the Council to revisit its policies and procedures related to these types of developments. These two challenges in tandem exacerbate the need for the City to address its strategies, policies, and procedures related to MUDs and annexation. The City has worked extensively with developers to assist them in delivering creatively financed residential products to Georgetown. As laws related to annexation change, the City must be thoughtful in its approach to permitting development in the extraterritorial jurisdiction that may negatively impact the City in the future. Promoting high-quality growth and equitable taxation and services is a priority for the City. • Annexation Strategy – Move forward with annexation and development agreements as prioritized by Council • MUD and PID Policy – Finalize review of interim policies – Adopt policies – Amend UDC for compliance with new policies 6. Monitor, promote, and communicate a long-term water and utilities plan and strategy (Leticia Zavala) City Council recognizes the importance of thoughtful utility management and resource conservation. As a purveyor of water, electricity, and wastewater services, it is imperative that the City both effectively manage and communicate plans associated with all city-owned and operated utilities. Acknowledging that the Texas electric and water markets are continually in flux and will always experience changes, solutions need to be presented to ensure the City’s financial position remains strong, rates remain competitive, high-quality customer service is emphasized, and ample resources are available to serve the continually growing population in the City’s service area. Page 142 of 146 • Financial Position Remains Strong – Quarterly financial updates to Boards & Council (ongoing) • Rates Remain Competitive: – Complete Rate Studies • High Quality Customer Service Emphasis – Communicate customer centric features of CIS – Outreach events (ongoing) • Ample Resources – Continue providing Council with annual Electric/Water Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) updates (ongoing) – Based on IRP, appropriately secure resources and evaluate demands – Incorporate key points of IRP (Why’s) into utility communications • Water Conservation – Improve community understanding of the relationship between “Ample Water Resources” and the long term need for Water Conservation (ongoing) – Complete the 2019 Conservation Plan Update – Continue existing water conservation programs (ongoing) – Develop customer specific, direct marketing programs 7. Expand on our reputation as a City of Innovation (Jim Briggs) The City executed purchased power agreements to cover Georgetown’s energy usage with 100% renewable energy, making Georgetown one of the largest city-owned utilities to do so. This alone has helped Georgetown brand itself as an innovative city and garnered international acclaim. City Council recognizes that in an environment where taxation is limited and there is increasing regional competition for taxable value and natural resources, the City must find effective solutions and inventive methods of service delivery. Being a forward-thinking organization will allow Georgetown to elevate its profile in the region and recruit like-minded businesses and residents. • Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement – Citywide implementation of performance management program (PMP) – Deploy GUS Business Improvement Program (BIP) citywide • Leverage opportunities and encourage discipline to partner on innovative ideas – Bloomberg Philanthropies, DOE Grant, Community Resource Coordinator, Georgetown Health Foundation • Explore feasibility of developing an Innovation Road Map 8. Increase our influence with State Government (David Morgan) The City of Georgetown and the State of Texas are partners. Increasingly, the Texas Legislature has raised concerns about city decision making, and State pre-emption of local authority continues to be a topic of interest at the State Capitol. As Georgetown continues to elevate its presence in the region and in the state, the City Council recognizes the importance of dedicating Page 143 of 146 time and resources to ensure the City’s interests are protected. The City must work with State officials to find common ground and shared goals. That said, there will be disagreements. However, it is important that the City work to build and maintain positive relationship with state agencies and elected officials. • Be deliberate and proactive in relationship building with elected officials and staff • Continue to work and become more involved with TML’s legislative initiatives • Continue work with legislative consultants • Refine communications strategy and legislative agenda for next legislative session 9. Expand our role to develop collaborative strategies with GISD, Southwestern, and other entities (Jack Daly) To remain competitive in the region, City Council recognizes the importance of investing in opportunities for young people. A healthy educational systems is critical to ensuring a successful community. Georgetown I.S.D. and Southwestern University are integral pillars in the community and key city partners with the City. All three entities must work in concert to maximize the impact of limited resources. The City is well-positioned to provide services and opportunities for youth to further their education or career in Georgetown. The City is also fortunate to be able to partner with Southwestern University to capitalize on their thought- leadership and resources to further opportunities for college students and graduates. • Parks - Leadership Camp (June 25 – 28) – Challenge Course – PD/FD – City Hall – Animal Shelter Service Project • Youth Advisory Board – Elevate board to liaison position between G.I.S.D. and City of Georgetown – Involve YAB with youth portion of PD’s CommUNITY Initiative – Broader city involvement with Georgetown Project • Southwestern Interns – Centralize or coordinate internship program – Bigger City presence at SU Job Fair – Coordinate internship requirements to not preclude SU students • PD – Continue to promote Explorer Post – Youth Academy (June 11-14, June 18-21, July 9-12, July 16-19, July 23-26) – Continue Chase-the-Chief • FD – Continue to promote Explorer Post – Youth Fire Camps (June 4 – 8, June 18 -22) – Explore feasibility of fire academy at high schools • Library – Continue to promote Library Advisory Board Page 144 of 146 – Continue summer youth employment program with the Georgetown Project – Continue offering youth volunteer opportunities – Continue supporting youth programming on weekends, school holidays, and summer • GUS – Continue to support sustainability efforts of G.I.S.D. and S Page 145 of 146 City of Georgetown, Texas City Council Workshop March 27, 2018 SUBJECT: Sec. 551.071: Consul tati on w i th Attorney Advice from attorney abo ut pending or co ntemplated litigation and o ther matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including agenda items Sec. 551.072: De l i berati o n Regardi ng Real P ro perty - P arcel 2 (101 FM 9 71 ) and Parcel 8 (3 02 Apple Cre e k) Disc ussio n of Appraisals and Initial Offers to Ac quire, Northwest Boulevard Pro ject -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Coordinator - Sale of a portio n of Lo t 5 , Block 49 to Lofts on Ro c k, LLC – Travis Baird, Real Estate Service Coordinator - Forwarded fro m the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC): Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of approximately 1 0.8 ac re tract o n South East Inne r Lo op, west of FM 146 0 -- Travis Baird – Real Estate Se rvic e s Coo rdinator Sec. 551:074: Personnel Matters City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary and Municipal Judge: Consideration of the appointment, employme nt, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal - Municipal Co urt Judge Update to Council - City Manager Update to Council Sec. 551.087: De l i berati o n Regardi ng Econo mi c Devel opment Negoti ati ons - P roject Badge ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: NA SUBMITTED BY: Page 146 of 146