HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 08.26.2025 CC-W&RMinutes City Council
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, August 26,2025
The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Council and
Court Building, 510 W. 9th Street.
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The following Members were in attendance: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake
French, Shawn Hood, Ron Garland, Josh Schroeder
1Policy Development and DiscussionWorkshop
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
1.A Electric Utility Cost of Service and Rate Model Updates
Presentation and discussion regarding electric cost of service study and rate
modeling for the FY2026 -- Daniel Bethapudi, Electric Utility General Manager
Bethapudi introduced the item and then Michael Simpson, Electric Portfolio
Analyst, presented and reviewed: FY2026 - FY2030 financial forecast assumptions;
FY2026 - FY2030 financial forecast summary without a rate change; S&P and Fitch
metrics for 2026-2030 with 0% increase in retail revenue; S&P and Fitch metrics for
2026 - 2030 with a 2% increase in retail rate revenue; and staff recommendations.
Scott Burnam with NewGen Strategies and Solutions presented and reviewed: rate
study process from cost of service to rate design; rate study assumptions for a
revenue requirement with a test year of FY2026 and FY2027, test year S&P financial
metrics, and system revenues shortfall; and rate recommendations including 206
rate plan recommendations, customer class change in revenues by percentage,
existing rates, proposed 2026 rates, proposed rate revenue compared to revenue
requirement, residential bill impacts, small general service bill impacts, and
residential rate comparison.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding non -rate related factors,
and if approved, the rate will go into effect October 1st, 2025.
1.13 Northlands Wastewater Treatment Facility Presentation
Presentation, discussion, and possible recommendations regarding the Northlands
Wastewater Treatment Facility Presentation and Discussion -- Wesley Wright P.E.,
Systems Engineering Director, and Chelsea Solomon P.E., Water Utility Director
Wright introduced the item, and then Coby Gee with Freese and Nichols presented
and reviewed: Northlands Project overview; overall project map; Northlands TPDES
permit; analyzed process alternatives; Alternative 1 - conventional activated sludge
with BNR, including pros and cons; alternative 2 - membrane bioreaction with
BRN, including pros and cons; alternatives analysis results; analysis considerations;
20-year capital costs; operation and maintenance costs; lifecycle costs; evaluation
(pair -wise); evaluation criteria; criteria weighting; evaluation - method 2; and the
project summary schedule.
General discussion among Council, consultant, and staff regarding: if rates can be
altered for those that annex or do not annex into the city limits; rates for different
types of consumers and that could be handled; how excess capacity would be
handled should it occur; treatment processes; future expansion; permit limits; and
general consensus of the council to follow the direction of the Water Utility Board.
IC Water Resources Update
Presentation, discussion, and possible recommendations regarding the City's
water service territory and future water resources -- Caroline Stewart, Strategic
Projects Manager
Stewart presented and reviewed: Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN);
city water utilities; the City's service area is among the nation's fastest growing;
regional service area; the fastest growth in the service area is occurring outside of
the City limits; projects outside the city limits and ETJ; CCN challenges; CCN
transfer; portions of the City's current service area that the City is proposing to sell;
critical infrastructure is reason for keeping the western area outside of the City's
ETJ; potential impacts to Georgetown; water supply deficit reduced by 58%;
projected CCN water needs; key dates and milestones in the proposed schedule;
water supply planning; where the City's water comes from; diversifying the City's
water supply; water supply projects; Williamson County water evaluation;
Gatehouse water evaluation; Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer projects; EPCOR; CCN
infrastructure projects; investing in the City's infrastructure; conservation
education and incentives; smart meter replacement project; conservation impacts
on the City's water loss; reclaimed and reused water; aquifer storage and recovery;
and water supply projects next steps over the next 3-12 months, 13-24 months, and
3-10 years.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding: acquisition of Chisholm
Trail Special Utility District and the strains they were experiencing when the
acquisition took place; impact of the CCN's growth on taxpayers; inability of cities
to predict where their growth will occur; process for bidding out the CCN sale; all
current customers will continue to get water; when a hearing would need to be
requested; when a CNN can get transferred with and without an election;
education needed for the public understanding of the process; how wrong day
watering violators are handled; improvements in abilities to monitor water loss;
Lake Belton water rights; and the ability to pursue RFP (request for proposals) for
acquiring CCN areas.
Mayor Schroeder recessed into Executive Session at 3:49 p.m.
2. Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code,
Vernon's Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session
and are subject to action in the regular session.
2.A Executive Session 08.26.2025
Sec. S51.071: Consultation with Attorney
Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters
on which the attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including agenda
items.
- Litigation Update
- Long-term Water Supply Contracts
- Case No. 25-0485-CC2 Pending in Williamson County Court at Law #2
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- 9th and Main Street
Sec. SS1.074: Personnel Matters
- Assistant City Attorney Appointment
- City Manager
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Purchased Power
- Risk Management Policies
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project Goldfinch
Sec. 551.089 Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits
- Cybersecurity Training
3. Regular Session - This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 pm.
3.A Call to Order 08.26.2025
Pledge -of Allegiance
Recognitions
- Recognition by Police and Fire Chiefs of students and parents who exhibited the
key attributes of the council vision: loving where we live, work, play and educate,
making a safer, friendly community.
Action out of Executive Session
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve the appointment of
Audrey Capra Schnitz as an Assistant City Attorney to begin on September 8, 2025.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Ron Garland, Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn
Hood
Voting Against: None
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4.A Public Wishing to Address 08.26.2025
Rebecca English would like to address the Council regarding cool roof building
code policy.
S. Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items which may
be acted upon with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in
order to be discussed and acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
Prior to the Consent Agenda being taken up for consideration Ryan McDaniel
addressed the Council regarding Item 52 - Second Reading of the Lakeside Estates ETJ
MUD. Mr. McDaniel was yielded time by Linda McDaniel and voiced his concerns
regarding the proposed development.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented.
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Motion Approved: 6 - 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, Ron
Garland
Voting Against: None
S.A 08.12.22 Council Minutes
Consideration and possible action to approve the meeting minutes for the City
Council meeting held on August 12, 2025 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
5.B Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - Saiyad Maknojia - 3.17 Acres
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the
disannexation of approximately 3.147 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), identified as Williamson County Appraisal District
Parcel R039390 and owned by Saiyad Maknojia -- Michael Charles, Real Estate
Services Coordinator
S.0 Resolution - Atmos Energy Rate Adoption & Settlement
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution approving a negotiated
settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos
Energy Corporation, Mid -Tex Division regarding the 2025 Rate Review Mechanism
filing -- Jessica Clarke, Assistant to the City Manager
S.D Resolution - Energy Risk Management Policies
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution amending the Energy
Risk Management Policy and accompanying sub -policies -- Daniel Bethapudi,
General Manager of Electric Utility
5.E Resolution - Consent for Wesleyan Tax Exempt Financing
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to approve tax exempt
financing for Wesleyan Homes, Inc, a non-profit located within the City Limits of
Georgetown -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager
S.F Resolution - 2014 GO Refunding & 2016 CO Tax -Supported Defeasance
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing the
clefeasance and redemption of certain of the City's outstanding obligations and
other related matters -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Chief Financial Officer
S.G GEDCO Budget FY2026
Forwarded from the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation
(GEDCO):
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution adopting the proposed
fiscal year 2026 Budget for the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation
(GEDCO) -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager
S.H GEDCO Admin Contract
Forwarded from the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation
(GEDCO):
Consideration and possible action to approve the Administrative Service Contract
between the City of Georgetown and the Georgetown Economic Development
Corporation (GEDCO) for the 2026 fiscal Year -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager
5.1 GTEC Budget FY2026
Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
(GTEC):
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution approving the proposed
fiscal year 2026 Budget for the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement
Corporation (GTEC) -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager
S.J GTEC in Contract
Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
(GTEC):
Consideration and possible action to approve the Administrative Services Contract
between the City of Georgetown and the Georgetown Transportation
Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) for the 2026 fiscal year -- Mayra Cantu, Budget
Manager
5X Contract for Recreation Center Pool Replaster
Consideration and possible action to approve the installation of indoor pool plaster
at the Recreation Center Indoor Pool from Progressive Commercial Aquatics of
Houston, TX using Buylboard contract, 701-23, in the amount of $68,311.00 and to
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for these services -- Eric Nuner,
Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
5.1- Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County for construction funding for SE
lnnerLoop
Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with
Williamson County for the donation of right-of-way and grant of $18,852,669.00 for
the construction of SE Inner Loop from FM 1460 to SH 29 -- Lua Saluone, P.E.,
Transportation Manager
S.M Agreement with Auctions International to Sell Surplus Vehicles
Consideration and possible action to approve an Online Auction Contract with
Auctions International, Inc for the sale of surplus motor vehicles owned by the City
including items that may have a value exceeding $50,000.00 through an online
auction service for a term not to exceed two years -- Scott Parker, Fleet Services
Manager
S.N Amendment to Clean Energy Capital Consultation Agreement
Consideration and possible action to amend the Consultation Agreement with
Clean Energy Capital Securities, LLC dated January 28, 2025 to increase the not -to -
exceed amount for the initial term from $200,000.00 to $400,000.00 -- Caroline
Stewart, Strategic Projects Manager
5.0 First Renewal of Mowing and Landscape Maintenance Contract with Heart of
Texas landscape and Irrigation
Consideration and possible action to approve the first renewal of the mowing and
landscape maintenance contract with Heart of Texas Landscape and Irrigation
Company of Belton, Texas for landscaping, grounds maintenance and mowing
services at City parks, facilities, GVPID maintenance areas, cemeteries, and rights of
way in an amount not to exceed $1,115,826.07 -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and
Recreation Director
S.P Partial Assignment of Whitehorn Pipeline Company LLC Encroachment
Agreement - - Junction at 1460
Consideration and possible action to approve a Partial Assignment of
Encroachment Agreement with Junction at 1460, LLC, regarding the assignment of
an Encroachment Agreement with Whitehorn Pipeline Company LLC in
connection with the City's acceptance of public infrastructure within the Junction
at 1460 Subdivision, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the Partial Assignment
of Encroachment Agreement -- Andrew Culpepper, Senior Assistant City Attorney -
Real Estate Services
S.Q Fourth Amendment to Task Order A&F-19-003 for Aguirre Fields Engineering
Consideration and possible action to approve the fourth amendment to Task Order
A&F-19- 003 with Aguirre & Fields Engineering, of Austin, Texas, in the amount of
$674,925.44, for professional engineering services related to Leander Rd from SW
Bypass to Norwood Dr. -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
5.R Renewal and Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with GISD for use of City
of Georgetown Pools
Consideration and possible action to approve the third renewal and amendment to
the Interlocal Agreement with Georgetown Independent School District for use of
Williams Drive Pool, Village Pool and Classroom, and the Recreation Center Indoor
Pool -- Eric Nuner, Parks and Recreation Director
S.S Purchase of Bioxide from Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of Bioxide from Evoqua
Water Technologies, LLC of Sarasota, FL in an annual amount not to exceed
$150,000.00 -- Chelsea Solomon, Water Utility Director
53 Amendment of Whitehorn Pipeline Company LLC Encroachment Agreement
Junction at 1460
Consideration and possible action to approve an Amendment of Encroachment
Agreement with Whitehorn Pipeline Company LLC regarding the encroachment
of certain public infrastructure within the Junction at 1460 Subdivision into an
existing Whitehorn Pipeline Company LLC pipeline easement, and to authorize the
Mayor to execute the Amendment -- Andrew Culpepper, Senior Assistant City
Attorney - Real Estate Services
5.0 Consent for Crossing Electric Utility Easement and Consent to Grant of
Easement with Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Riverstone Crossing)
Consideration and possible action to approve a Consent for Crossing Utility
Easement and Consent for Grant of Easement with Pedernales Electric
Cooperative, Inc. ("PEC"), in connection with a City of Georgetown wastewater
easement that is being dedicated to the City in connection with a new industrial
development known as Riverstone Crossing, and to authorize the Mayor to execute
the Consent for Crossing Utility Easement and Consent for Grant of Easement in
the form substantially similar to the document attached hereto -- Andrew
Culpepper, Senior Assistant City Attorney - Real Estate Services
S.V Encroachment and Crossing Agreement with Williamson County (Costco
Wholesale Corporation)
Consideration and possible action to approve an Encroachment and Crossing
Agreement with Williamson County to allow a proposed City of Georgetown water
line easement and the City's related water line facilities contained therein to cross
and existing Williamson County drainage easement and the drainage facilities
contained therein, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the
Encroachment and Crossing Agreement in substantially the same form as the
document attached hereto -- Andrew Culpepper, Senior Assistant City Attorney -
Real Estate Services
S.W Electric Service Agreement with Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Daniels
Mountain Pump Station)
Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement between the City of
Georgetown (the "City") and Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. ("PEC") for the
construction of electric distribution upgrades, improvements, and line extensions,
as well as electric distribution improvements for primary metering, for the City's
Daniels Mount Pump Station site in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000.00 --
Andrew Culpepper, Assistant City Attorney - Real Estate Services
S.X Memorandum of Understanding with Recharge Water, LP
Consideration and possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding
with Recharge Water, LID agreeing to negotiate in good faith toward a long-term
water supply agreement for the delivery of up to 34,800 acre-feet per year of
groundwater -- Caroline Stewart, Strategic Projects Manager
5.Y Second Reading - 2024-7-ANX - NW Corner of Williams Dr. (RM 2338) and
Ronald Reagan Blvd Commercial
Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to
zone, upon annexation, 35.4 acres of land in the C.H. Delaney Survey, Abstract 181,
including Right -Of -Way for Ronald Reagan Boulevard, County Road 248 and
Ranch to Market 2338, as the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district, for the
property generally located at the northwest corner of Ronald Reagan Boulevard
and Ranch to Market 2338 (2024-7-ANX) -- Ryan Clark, AICP, Long Range &
Neighborhood Planning Manager
S.Z Second Reading - Lakeside Estates ET3 MUD
Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown,
Texas approving the "Consent Agreement," between the City of Georgetown, Texas
and Lakeside Estates Georgetown, LLC consenting to the creation of a Municipal
Utility District in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction over approximately 722.1
acres of land generally situated West of Lake Georgetown in Williamson County,
Texas -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager
S.AA Second Reading - Amending Title 7 (Animals) of the City of Georgetown Code
of Ordinances
Second Reading of an ordinance amending Title 7 of the City of Georgetown Code
of Ordinances related to animals -- Cory J. Tchida, Chief of Police
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6.A Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2026 Budget
Conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY2026 Annual Budget -- Mayra Cantu,
Budget Manager
Cantu presented and reviewed the budget overview, City Manager proposed
budget, FY2026 major expense categories, summary of staffing increased by fund,
property tax, summary of public outreach provided, feedback from public
outreach, next steps, and the budget calendar.
This presentation covered both Items 6.A and 6.B.
Mayor Schoreder opened the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. There were no speakers.
The council voted to close the public hearing at 6:36 p.m.
Moved by Ron Garland; seconded by Jake French to Approve the closing of the
public hearing.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and
Pon Garland
Voting Against: None
6.B Public Hearing on Proposed FY2026 Property Tax Rate
Conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2025 Property Tax Rate used for the
FY2026 Annual Budget -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager
Mayor Schoreder opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. There were no speakers.
Council voted to close the public hearing at 6:37 p.m.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to approve the closing of the
public hearing.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and
Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.0 First Reading Annual Operating Budget FY2026
First Reading of an Ordinance adopting the City of Georgetown Annual Budget for
the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026 -- Mayra
Cantu, Budget Manager
Cantu presented the item and noted that it is a required item by State law. The
vote for this item was conducted via a roll call vote performed by Robyn Densmore,
City Secretary.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and
Pon Garland
Voting Against: None
6.D Resolution to Ratify the Property Tax Rate Increase for FY2026 Budget
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution ratifying the property
tax increase included in the 2026 Annual Budget and acknowledging that the 2025
tax rate will raise more revenue from property taxes than the previous year -- Mayra
Cantu, Budget Manager
Cantu presented the item and read the Resolution caption.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve to ratify the property
tax increase reflected in the Fiscal year 2026 budget.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and
Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.E First Reading - Levy the Property Tax Rate
First Reading of an Ordinance levying a property tax rate for the City of
Georgetown for the tax year 2025 -- Mayra Cantu, Budget Manager
Cantu presented the item, and a roll call vote was performed by the City Secretary.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve that the property tax
rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 35.30 cents, which is effectively a
3.74 percent increase in the tax rate.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and
Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.F First Reading - Electric Rate Ordinance Changes
First Reading of an Ordinance amending sections 13.04 of the City of Georgetown
Code of Ordinances relating to the increase to the electric rates -- Daniel
Bethapudi, Electric Utility General Manager
Bethapudi introduced the Ordinance and read the Ordinance caption.
Council had no comments or question on this item.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and
Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.G First Reading - Misc Utility Fees Update
First reading of an Ordinance amending Sections 13.04.220 and 13.04.340 of the
Code of Ordinances related to Miscellaneous Utility Account fees - Cherie
Hernandez, Customer Billing Manager
Hernandez presented the item and reviewed the purpose for the review,
methodology of the review, summary of fee changes, same -day connect fee, and
the financial impact.
Hernandez read the Ordinance caption,
Council had no comments or questions on the item.
Moved by Shawn Hood; seconded by Pon Garland to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben E}ut|er, Jake Fnench, Shawn Hood, and
Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.H First ReadingWaterRate Increase and Associated Fees
First Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 13.04, Article III related to water
rates, amending section 13.04.120 of the rates and charges water schedule and
section 13. 04.150 and 13.04.1SS relating to certain water tap and meter fees --
Chelsea SO|mrOOn. PE, Water Utilities Director, and Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial
Officer
Solomon presented Items 6.Hand 6.|together and reviewed rate design
milestones; rate goals; major factors behind multi -year rising water rates; project
combined utility performance under preliminary draft rate revenues; rate plan
effect on monthly bills; residential regional bill comparison; customer engagement
and assistance; fees; water tap fees inside and outside the City; tap fees for
neighboring cities; water tap trip fee; engineering and inspection fee; and water
and wastewater engineering and inspection fee.
Solomon read the Ordinance caption.
Council had no comments or questions on the item.
Moved bwKevin Pitts; seconded bwShawn Hood to Approve as
MotionApproved:f-O
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and
Pon Garland
Voting Against: None
6] First ReadDng-Sewer Rate Increase and Associated Fees
First Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 13.04.Article U| related hosewer
rates, amending section 13.04]40 of the rates and changes sewer schedule and
13.04.160 relating to certain sewer tap rates— Chelsea So|ornon, PE, Water Utilities
Director, and Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial Officer
Item 6.|was presented with Item £iH.
Solomon read the Ordinance caption.
After the motion, Mayor Pro Tern Pitts noted that these items have been reviewed
thoroughly before this meeting.
Moved byKevin Pitts; seconded bvJake French toApprove aspresented.
MotKw»nApproved:G-O
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood' and
Ron Garland
6J Public Hearing and First Reading -202S Annual Service Plan Update and
Assessment Roll for Georgetown Village PND
Public Hearing and First Reading ofanOrdinance approving and adopting the
final 2025 Annual Service Plan Update, 2025 Assessment Role, establishing
classification for the apportionment of costs and the method of assessing special
assessments for the supplemental services and improvements to the property in
the Georgetown Village Public Improvement District Wo.l (GVP|[J), closing the
hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain supplemental services and
improvements to be provided in the GVPID during FY26, fixing charges and liens
against the property in the GVPID and against the owners thereof, and providing
for the collection of the assessments -- Andrea Barnes, P3Works, LLC, City of
Georgetown's P|[}Administrator
Jordan Sawyer with P3Works presented and reviewed the FY2O25budget
comparison approved and with projections; revenueforannua)assessn78ntrate;
FY2D26budget and next 4years; and the next steps.
General discussion among Council and Sawyer regarding standard document
language relating toliens
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. as there were
no speakers.
Sawyer read the Ordinance caption.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6-0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and
Pon Garland
Voting Against: None
6K First Reading -2025-5-ANX~208 White Eagle Pass ,
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for e Zoning Map
Amendment to zone, upon annexation, 0.47 acres known as Lot 4` Block B of the
Indian Creek Subdivision, asthe Agriculture (AG) zoning district, for the property
generally located atZO8 White Eagle Pass (2025-5-ANX) — Ryan C|ark.A|CP. Long
Range and Neighborhood Planning Manager
Travis Baind, Assistant Planning Director, presented and reviewed UDC Section
4.03.010 Initial Default Zoning, annexation process with default Zoning' Aerial
Map, Zoning Map, Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Plan Map, and how the
application complies with the approval criteria of UDC Section 3.21.030.
Baird read the Ordinance caption.
Council had nocomments orquestions.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at7:09p.rn.asthere were
no speakers.
Moved byJake French; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve as presented,
Motion :G-O
Voting For: Amanda parr, Kevin Pitts Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and
Pon Garland
Voting Against: None
61 First Reading - Unified Development Code Text Amendment
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a proposed Amendment to
the Unified Development Code to amend Chapter 8 Tree Preservation and
Landscaping. Chapterll Environmental Protection, Chapterl2 Pedestrian and
Vehicle Circulation, and Chapter lG Definitions — Zane Brown, Development
Support Manager
Bnzvvn presented and reviewed the proposed amendments; guiding principles;
summary ofrevisions for tree preservetion, impervious cover, and Pedestrian and
vehicle circulation; proposed changes in form to Chapter 8: Tree Preservation.
Chapterll: Impervious Cover, specifically [}ovvntoVYR Impervious Cover, Chapterl2:
Pedestrian and Vehicle Circulation, specifically inter -parcel connectivity definition;
Planning and Zoning Commission report; and the early amendment and full
project timeline.
Brown read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff, including LuaSa|uone.Transportation
Planning K4anager, regarding the definition for harmful vegetation; what changes
can bemade inthe development manual versus the code ofordinances; changes
tocurbs and sidewalks; and traffic calming.
Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at7:38p.rn.
Peter Batterton addressed the Council regarding his support of the item and notes
related to impervious cover related to pools
Mayor Schroeder closed the public hearing at7:4Op.rn.
Discussion after restated motion by Pitts among Council and staff regarding the
lengthy discussion done by the suboornrnittee, both standard and rO|| curbs have
value, speeding complaints received bvCouncil, and where rolling curbs are being
recommended.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented, and
directing staff to bring forward possible changes to Section 12 relating to curbs at
the second reading ofthe Ordinance.
MotiuvnApprovedvvitharnendrnent:G-O
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake Frenoh, Shawn Hood' and
Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
Moved by Ben Butler; seconded bVtoAmend and remove Chapter l2from the
presented update.
Motion Lack ofSecond: O O
Voting For: None
6.M Resolution - Heirloom Public Improvement District Development and
Construction Agreement
Consideration and possible action to approve the "Development and Construction
Agreement", between the City of Georgetown, Texas and Heirloom East Tx, LLC,
HeirloomTx, LLC, and Georgetown Independent School District, relating to
approximately 618.98 acres of land currently located in the City's Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction generally situated North of Ronald Reagan Blvd and West of Williams
Drive in Williamson County -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager
Woolery presented and reviewed the Heirloom development, property owners,
background, general features of the development, timeline moving forward, next
steps, development agreement key items for public service, wastewater,
transportation, and other items, and PI Policy waivers and City risks.
Woolery read the Resolution caption.
General discussion among Council, Logan Kimble representing the applicant, and
staff regarding the building of roads and roadway requirements, bond ratios for
the PID, bond issuance prior to construction, and financial security.
Moved by Shawn Hood; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and
Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.N Second Reading - 22--PUD and 22-- - Heirloom PUD
Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to
zone, upon annexation, approximately 620 acres in the C.H. Delaney Survey,
Abstract 181, including portions of Ranch to Market 2338, Ronald Reagan
Boulevard, and County Road 248, as the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning
district, for the properties generally located at 751 and 1050 County Road 248 and
10351 Ranch to Market 2338 (2024-5-PUD and 2024-4-ANX) -- Ryan Clark, AICP,
Senior Planner
Baird presented the item and noted that the item was approved at first reading
with a 6-1 vote and no changes have been made since the first meeting.
Baird read the Ordinance caption.
Moved by Shawn Hood; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve as presented.;
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and
Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.0 Public Hearing- Creation of Heirloom Public Improvement District
Public Hearing to consider the creation of Heirloom Public Improvement District in
accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code -- Nick Woolery,
Assistant City Manager
Woolery presented and noted the State requirement for the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem opened and closed the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. as there were no
speakers. No Council action was required for this item.
6.P Resolution - Creation of Heirloom Public Improvement District
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution of the City of
Georgetown, Texas, authorizing and creating the Heirloom Public Improvement
District in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code --
Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager
Woolery read the Resolution caption.
Moved by Shawn Hood; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and
Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
Adjournment
Mayor Pro Tem Pitts adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
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