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City Council
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Council and Court Building,
510 W. 9th Street.
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The following Members were in attendance:
Present were: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Benjamin H Butler, Ben Stewart, Joseph (jake) French IV, Josh
Schroeder, Shawn Hood, Ron Garland
1. Policy Development and Discussion - Workshop
1.A Intersection Management
Presentation and discussion regarding ongoing operations and maintenance, and
planned improvements to the city's intersections -- Lua Saluone, P.E., Transportation
Manager, and Eric Johnson, Public Works Director
Lua Saluone presented the intersection control flowchart determining the different types
of intersections and controls. He explained the ranked intersections, explaining not all
intersections are on the list. Major intersections in the city are already reviewed and
working as planned. These being presented are those which are being reviewed and
possibly revised. Major corridors are being tracked. He reviewed specific intersections
and which ones would be addressed in the near future and the plan to revise those. Also
future plans of revised traffic plans. He also shared the city is working with TxDOT, GISD,
LISD, and LHISD for many of the intersections and several school zone intersections will
be addressed once school is out over the summer. SH 29 is being studied and plans are
being developed as subdivisions are being built along that highway, increasing more
traffic and hopefully increasing priorities for intersection management from TxDOT.
Eric Johnson, Public Works Director explained that they maintain 82 traffic signals, 47
were transferred to the city from TxDOT in 2023. They are averaging 6 - 7 new signals per
year. Council has approved $2.5M for new signals in the FY2026 budget. PW is currently
working to get the vendors to install all the new hardware and signals installed that are
budgeted. That will be 20 intersections. There will be detection on 45 intersections -
determining action when a vehicle enters an intersection. Current cameras do not record
information or have any enforcement action. Council asked various questions about their
districts.
1.13 FY2026 Capital Roll Forward Budget Amendment
Presentation and discussion regarding the FY2026 Capital Roll Forward Budget
Amendment -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Nathan Parras presented the background and purpose of the amendments. Some are
routine, for the multi -year capital projects. And some are operational, for the previously
approved items which were not completed in FY2025, like studies and one-time
programs. Parraas explained in detail the different types of amendments and then how
much was was being requested for each tier of amendments.
Tier 1 amendments, for Capital Roll Forward amounts have an impact of $646.1 million,
with major projects including Major projects include:
South Lake Water Treatment Plant, SH 138 Line Upgrade, D.B. Wood, Garey Park Estate,
Southeast Inner Loop, Wolf Ranch Parkway, and System Resiliency. Tier 2 Amendments,
for Operational Roll Forward amounts have an impact of $4.7 million, with projects
including: UDC Diagnostic and Rewrite - $181 K, Fire Uniforms, Equipment, and Training -
$178K, Downtown Wayfinding Signage - $227K, Electrical Meter Audit - $175K, HVAC and
equipment for City Facilities - $176K, and Airport Remodeling - $200K.
Parras explained there would be a first reading of the ordinance at tonight's meeting, a
second reading on January 27th, and a possible mid -year amendment in May for any
changes unknown at the time of this amendment. Council did not have any questions on
this item.
1.0 City Annual Debt Overview Presentation
Overview presentation and discussion regarding the City's Debt Program -- Nathan
Parras, Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Nathan Parras, Assistant Chief Financial Officer and Jennifer Ritter, Financial Advisor
presented this item. They started by stating that they are required to give this
presentation as a precursor to the kickoff to the spring debt sale process. The purpose of
issuing debt is for capital improvement projects that maintain our current assets and
respond to growth in our community. He said today they will go through a refresher on
our debt policies, the types of debt we issue, our bond ratings, the amount of debt
outstanding and the plans for the 2026 issues.
First the budget team, as part of the budget development process, updates the 5-year
capital projects plan and prepares a preliminary plan for issuing debt in the upcoming
fiscal year. This is updated several times throughout the year as changes arise. The
essence of our debt policy and decision -making is to strike an appropriate balance
between our ability to cash fund projects, and to issue debt to pay for projects over a
longer term. Debt financing allows us to respond to the growth pressures in our
community and pay for those projects over the life of the asset with the revenue from the
benefiting users. It helps our economic viability and long-term sustainability. Debt also
allows stability in the property tax rate and utility rates so that we can smooth costs out
over time. We consider all sources to pay for a project before looking at debt, including
cash and grants. We finance the debt according to the useful life of the asset or item. A
road may be amortized over 20 years or more, while a vehicle or piece of equipment may
be 5 to 7 years. We use various methods of sale, such as competitive or negotiated,
depending on the market conditions and we select the option that is in the best interest
of the City.
Parras reviewed the different types of debt. General Obligation or GO bonds are backed
by property taxes and approved by the voters in an election. Certificates of Obligation or
COs are used for essential facilities and equipment. Self Supporting debt is paid for
through rates and fees. Utility revenue bonds are used for large scale utility projects such
as electric infrastructure, water treatment plants, and distribution systems and debt is
repaid with utility rates charged to customers.
Parras reviewed the city's current tax rate, 35.3 cents per $100 assessed valuation which
is used to repay existing tax supported GO and CO debt. Her reviewed other city debt and
how each is funded. Then he drilled down to the balances of the voter approved bond
authorizations as of September 2025. All are planned to be issued by FY2028. He also
showed how the city will need to support the debt through studies or increasing the
rates.
The proposed next steps include authorizing the financial advisors to proceed with bond
sale schedule and documents with the council approving the Notice of Intent to issue
Certificates of Obligation in February. Offering Statements reviewed by staff for the
CO/GO Sale in March 2026. In April, Council approves the results of the competitive sale
and authorizes negotiated revenue bond sale. And in May have the closing and receive
proceeds for the CO/GO Sale, with the results for the Revenue Bond Sale. Having the
Closing and Receive the Proceeds for the Revenue bond Sale in June.
Pitts asked Parras to clarify the use of interest earned on funds not used, and how that is
invested and balanced against what is funded. Arbitrage. This depends on what the
funding was for and how much the interest was for before it could be reinvested. So
money accrued for a funded customer service center, and approved by the voters, could
not be spent for a water utility line later. Mayor asked for how long the debt is good for,
before it "expires". Jennifer explains that it is generally ten years, but that isn't a hard
rule but after that time an explanation would be given to the Attorney General. All bonds
must be designated for a specific use.
Mayor called for a five minute recess.
1.D Urban Forest Master Plan Proposed Scope
Presentation and discussion regarding the Urban Forest Master Plan RFP Scope --
Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director gave the presentation which was to
develop a strategy on how to best utilize resources in the Tree Fund. This is used as a
planning tool for cities that place a priority on preserving trees or re-foresting in the
community. Georgetown is in a special place in that we already have regulations and are
looking at how to spend the funds already received and how to plan for the future.
Garrett said the proposed scope of the Urban Forest Master Plan is identifying the
existing urban forest conditions and data collection, including the tree canopy
assessment and determine the city's goals. The city could also do a tree inventory - on
public and private property - which could be very expensive. Wildfire risk could be
analyzed. There could be a risk analysis of the current inventory with disease, pests and
invasive impacts. The cope of the plan would provide strategies and programs for the
preservation of heritage trees with a plan to where to plant and how to maintain existing
trees. There is also an opportunity to purchase properties to preserve trees or plant trees
for preservation. Develop potential ideas for partnerships between Urban Forestry and
Water Conservation. They also with to identify and prioritize the most efficient use of the
City's Tree Mitigation fund including creating short-term, mid-term and long-term
strategies. And finally, there would be a review of the code to guarantee the right
standards are in place to ensure tree planting success such as planting stands, tree well
sizes, tree lists, etc. based on geography of the area.
Garrett asked for Council's feedback on the scope before staff goes out for the RFP in
February. Council asked questions and gave comments. Parr asked how to the Parks
Board would be used. Garrett explained this was not really the focus and expertise of the
Parks Board and others would be better served for this role. Parr also asked what other
cities were focusing on. Heritage trees? Mainly heritage trees were studied and
protected. Is there anything specifically looked at along the river? Garrett said we can
look at that and possibly look at stabilizing the bank to protect the trees.
Butler feels the problem has not been identified because the trees are not being
protected because the developers are more than willing to pay for cutting them down. So
does it help to know where the heritage trees are if they are going to fall when a storm
comes or a flood? Just because a tree is there, is that the best place to plant a tree?
Perhaps that is a better study. He gave Savannah, GA as an example. David Morgan said
there can be a variety of ways this can be studied and give the city a choice of how this is
applied. Mayor wants to know how much it is going to cost to do the study. Garrett says
the RFP can ask how much the different types of study portions can cost. French agrees
that he would rather spend money on planting trees instead of studies, public
engagement and land for trees. Mayor agrees. Morgan says a general survey can give an
overview of where the trees are and then have a discussion where do we want to invest
in tree canopy for the future. Pitts wants to have this help identify a plan to spend the
funds from the tree mitigation fund. He also wants to have a plan to talk about impacts
of not only the canopies, but also the other impacts are important to him that he wants to
see on the RFP. Garland wants to also see those things. Heh wants to see this as a
method to educate people about water conservation by planting trees. Hood
questioned how detailed the canopy survey would be. There was a discussion about the
difference between the canopy survey and the tree inventory on the ground and the time
and cost difference. Stewart also asked for a cost of the different options of studies. He
also asked if other city expenditures were available for comparison. Garrett explained
that might not be accurate in comparison because the trees and land would be different.
Garrett agreed to ask for the cost estimates of those on the RFP to help council make
better decisions. Morgan says staff will come back with better parameters to discuss.
1.E Future Bond Election Planning
Presentation and discussion regarding City Council determination of the date of the next
bond election and what projects could make sense to include in that election -- Nick
Woolery, Assistant City Manager
Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager explained this is a follow-up to the Annual Debt
Overview Presentation, explaining that the next three year's bonds are being expended
and after that we need to think through the future of capital planning. Today, we are
looking at three things. Does Council support preparing for a bond election in May 2027?
What additional modeling and project information would Council like to see at the next
bond election planning workshop? What other questions or feedback does Council have
as we prepare for the next bond election?
Woolery gave a history of the previous bond elections in Georgetown since 2008. $122
million of the authorized debt is yet to be issued, with the majority going towards the
2023 facilities projects. He reported since 2020, 76.9% of bond propositions by cities and
counties across the state of Texas have been approved. In 2025, however, only 57.8% of
bond propositions were approved, which is the lowest rate in more than a decade. Roads
and infrastructure projects were the only category to garner an approval rate above 50%.
In November 2025, the approval rate was even lower at 33.3%. To prepare for
construction in 2029, the debt issue in spring of 2029, the bond election would need to be
in May of 2027.
He reviewed potential bond projects and the selection process and those which have
been chosen in previous years. Staff will bring forward a non -cost constrained list of
potential projects which council can then prioritize. The council could also decide
whether to use a citizen bond committee or not. Many things need to be discussed but
Woolery asked for the original topics to be discussed tonight.
Parr asked for some kinds of parameters and alternate funding source options for some
of the projects. Pitts wants to look at road capacity and mobility plans and future
mobility plans. We need to be aggressive with roads to mitigate traffic but put something
forth that citizens can support. Stewart also wants consultants to give pros and cons of
options and committees. Council wants to be conservative and look at alternative
funding sources. Road bonds seem to always be supported, especially in growth. GISD
seems to be a good barometer of growth and should be watched. Pitts supports a
committee because they are good advocates. A consultant would be good to have. The
council is generally supportive of the May 2027 bond and will continue to support the
discussion. The road bond, also the Downtown study and possibly the Austin Avenue
Corridor Study does need to be discussed. This is not a state issue, but the constituents
should be involved and should be able to say what they support. The council wants to
say they will not issue anything that is not fiscally responsible.
Council discussed options for membership on the bond committee, civic leadership or
district representation. They also want lots of public engagement for pre -input if
possible.
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.
Mayor convened to executive session at 4:56 pm.
2.A Executive Session 01.13.2026
Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
Advice from the 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
- Proposed settlement of the condemnation case pending under Cause No. 24-0722-CC4
in the County Court at Law No. 4 of Williamson County, Texas
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- 8th and Forrest
- 9th and Main
- Parkland lease at SE Inner Loop and Southwestern Blvd
3. Regular Session - This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 pm.
3.A Call to Order 01.13.2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Recognitions
Action out of Executive Session
Mayor reconvened the meeting back to order at 6:08 p.m.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Joseph (jake) French IV to Approve to authorize the
City of Georgetown to settle the acquisition of the water line easement rights across
portions of certain property in Georgetown TX 78628 and owned by Rhonda and Bruce
Carnley, WCAD Parcels ID R043297 and R409459; and I further move to authorize the
City Manager to execute all necessary documents to finalize the settlement and to
acquire the aforementioned a]easement rights in accordance with the terms discussed
in executive session for the "South Lake Water Treated Transmission Line Project,
Package 4, Phase II"..
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Benjamin H Butler, Ben Stewart, Joseph (jake)
French IV, Shawn Hood, Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
4. Public Wishing to Address Council
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the dais, prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called forward to speak when the Council
considers that item. Only persons who have delivered the speaker form prior to the meeting
being called to order may speak. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. If you
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speak. No more than six minutes for a speaker may be granted. The requestor granting time
to another speaker must also submit a form and be present at the meeting.
On a subject not posted on the agenda: An individual may address the Council at a regular City
Council meeting by contacting the City Secretary no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to
the Tuesday meeting, with the individual's name and a brief description of the subject to be
addressed. Only those persons who have submitted a timely request will be allowed to speak.
Speakers will be given up to three minutes to address the City Council. The City Secretary can
be reached at (512) 931-7715 or cs@georgetown.org.
4.A Public Wishing to Address 01.13.2026
At the time of posting, no one had signed up to speak.
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.
Item 5G - Braden Gilbert asked to speak - He had a concern about this item in a specific line
where the city has oversite, but the county has control and the city will not have any way to
oversee tp make any changes. He just wanted to make that observation.
Item 5L - Trey Franklin of BioRemedy Services LLC Hazardous Materials asked to speak - he
was representing the company who just received the contract for the hazmat removal contract
and wanted to appreciate the consideration and was looking forward to working with the city.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Benjamin H Butler to Approve as presented..
Motion Approved: 7 - 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Benjamin H Butler, Ben Stewart, Joseph (jake)
French IV, Shawn Hood, Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
5.A City Council Minutes - 12.09.2025
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting
held on December 9, 2025 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
5.13 Encroachment Agreement with Atmos Re: Berry Creek Interceptor Wastewater Line
Consideration and possible action to approve an Encroachment Agreement with Atmos
Energy Corporation in order to allow a wastewater line and related infrastructure that will
be dedicated to the City as part of the Berry Creek Interceptor Wastewater line to cross
an existing Atmos Energy Corporation pipeline easement and the corresponding gas
pipeline contained therein, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the
Encroachment Agreement in the form substantially similar to the document attached
hereto -- Andrew Culpepper, Senior Assistant City Attorney - Real Estate Services
5.0 Resolution - Annual Agreement with Williamson County Central Appraisal District
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing payments of
$412,925.00 for the City's pro-rata portion, and $3,512.00 for the Village Public
Improvement District's pro-rata portion, of the FY2026 cost of operation of the
Williamson County Central Appraisal District (WCAD) -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Chief
Financial Officer Director
5.D Wastewater Laboratory Services Contract Renewal with Aqua -Tech Laboratories,
Inc.
Consideration and possible action to approve the second renewal for contract 24-0102-
SC-R1-A1 with Aqua -Tech Laboratories, Inc. of Bryan, TX for wastewater laboratory
services in an amount not -to exceed $211,700.00 -- Chelsea Solomon, P.E., Water Utility
Director
5.E Purchase of a Class 6 Mechanics Truck
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of a Freightliner M2106
mechanics truck from Doggett Freightliner under TIPS contract# 230802 for an amount
not to exceed $300,249.67 -- Scott Parker, Fleet Services Manager
5.F US Digital Designs Phoenix Fire Station Toning System
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase and installation of a US
Digital Designs Phoenix Fire Station Toning System for $165,918.97 --John Sullivan, Fire
Chief
5.G Interlocal Agreement for Countywide HAZMAT Response
Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City
of Georgetown and Williamson County to establish a coordinated countywide hazardous
materials (HazMat) response program, define roles and responsibilities, and provide for
shared use, maintenance, training, and management of HazMat resources --John
Sullivan, Fire Chief
5.H Resolution -Authorizing City Staff to Apply to CAMPO for Surface Transportation
Block Group Grants (FY28-2031)
Consideration and possible action to authorize city staff to submit to the Capital Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) applications for Surface Transportation
Block Grants -- Lua Saluone, P.E., Transportation Manager
5.1 First Renewal and Amendment of a Facility Use Agreement with Georgetown Youth
Girls Softball Association
Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment and first renewal of a
facility use agreement with Georgetown Youth Girls Softball Association for use of the
VFW and McMaster Softball Field Complexes -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation
Director
5.J Garey Park Splash Pad Renovation
Consideration and possible action to approve a bid with Progressive Commercial Aquatics
d.b.a Landmark Aquatic under the Buy Board contract 701-23 to provide renovation work
on the Garey Park Splash Pad in the amount of $179,041.00 -- Eric Nuner, Parks and
Recreation Assistant Director
5.K Lone Star Hazmat Response, LLC Hazardous Material Removal Contract
Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement with Lone Star Hazmat
Response, LLC for hazardous material response services, for an amount not to exceed
$750,000.00 annually, and to authorize the City Manager to execute renewals of the
agreement for up to two additional one-year terms with the same terms and conditions
for an annual not to exceed $250,000.00 -- April Haughey, Assistant Public Works Director
51 BioRemedy Services, LLC Hazardous Material Removal Contract
Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement with BioRemedy Services,
LLC for hazardous material response services, for an amount not to exceed $750,000
annually, and to authorize the City Manager to execute renewals of the agreement for up
to two additional one-year terms with the same terms and conditions for an annual not
to exceed $250,000.00 -- April Haughey, Assistant Public Works Director
5.M Citywide Furniture Purchases and Installation
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase and installation of furniture
from Core Office Interiors of Austin, Texas, through the Buyboard Contract # 767-25 in an
amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for City wide furniture purchases -- Eric Johnson,
Public Works Director, and Trish Long, Facility Services Manager
5.N TXDOT Standard Utility Agreement and Supplemental Agreement
Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to ratify a Standard
Utility Agreement and Supplemental Agreement No. 1 between the City of Georgetown
and the Texas Department of Transportation to make highway improvements for
relocation of electric utilities along IH-35 and the corner of Williams Drive and Austin
Avenue and approve the receipt of $437,185.83 reimbursement to the City of
Georgetown in relation to the agreement -- Mike Westbrook, Electric Operations
Manager
5.0 A Plus Air HVAC Tune-up Contract
Consideration and possible action to approve an annual agreement with A Plus Air to
conduct HVAC tune-up services on behalf of the City for residential and commercial
customers in an annual amount not to exceed $105,000.00, and to authorize the City
Manager to execute renewals of the agreement for one additional year term under the
same terms and conditions for a total 2-year contract not to exceed $210,000.00 --jack
Daly, Chief Business Officer- Electric
5.P Pedernales Electric Cooperative - Payment for CIAC
Consideration and possible action to approve authorized payments to Pedernales Electric
Cooperative for COG's portion of the jointly owned double circuit being built by PEC at
Southwest Bypass and Leander Road for an amount not to exceed $275,000.00 -- Richard
Pajestka, Electric Engineering Manager
5.Q Single Phase Meter Audit Proposal Rejection
Consideration and possible action to reject all bids for RFP #202539 for Single Phase
Meter Audit proposals -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utility, and Mike
Westbrook, Electric Operations Manager
5.R Second Reading - 2025-11-ANX - 4000 Jim Hogg Road
Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for the Voluntary Annexation of 6.34 acres
of land out of the John Sutherland Survey, Abstract No. 553, and a 0.493-acre portion of
Highland Spring Lane right-of-way, with the default zoning designation of Agriculture (AG),
for the property generally located at 4000 Jim Hogg Road, Georgetown, Texas 78633
(2025-11-ANX) -- Colin Davidson, Planner II
5.S Second Reading -Amending the FY2025 Annual Budget for Year -End Obligations
Second reading of an Ordinance amending the FY2025 Annual Budget for Year -End
obligations that were not known at the time the budget was adopted -- Nathan Parras,
Assistant Chief Financial Officer
5.T Second Reading - Amending Sec 3.01.222 Regarding Overtime Pay for Eligible
Exempt Employees
Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas,
amending Chapter 3.01, Section 3.01.222 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Georgetown relating to overtime for eligible exempt employees; repealing conflicting
ordinances and resolutions; including a severability clause; and establishing an effective
date -- Wayne Nero, Assistant City Manager
6. Legislative Regular Agenda
6.A Public Hearing and First Reading - Reinvestment Zone No. 2026-01
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance designating Reinvestment Zone No.
2026-01 -- Cameron Goodman, Economic Development Director
Cameron Goodman showed the location of the reinvestment zone and explained the
purposed then read the caption..
Moved by Shawn Hood; seconded by Benjamin H Butler to Approve item 6A as read..
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Benjamin H Butler, Ben Stewart, Joseph (jake)
French IV, Shawn Hood, Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.13 First Reading- 2023-3-PUD - 700, 750, and 800 SH 195
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map
Amendment to rezone 84.584 acres out of the William Roberts Survey No. 4, Abstract No.
524 from the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the Planned Unit Development zoning
district with base zoning districts of Low -Density Multi -Family (MF-1) and General
Commercial (C-3), for the property generally located at 700, 750, and 800 SH 195,
Georgetown, Texas (2023-3-PUD) -- Ryan Clark, AICP, Long Range and Neighborhood
Planning Manager
Ryan Clark, Long Range and Neighborhood Planning Manager presented the case and
shared that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request
(6-1) with the conditions that they applicant provide an 8-foot privacy fence along the
northern and southern boundaries, and that they limit building types with a maximum
allowable building heigh of 45' to the central area which is adjacent to Commercial. Both
of these conditions have been added to the PUD. He went on to show the location and
surrounding zoning districts. He shared that this application has been under review since
2023, with the FLUP amended during that time. H gave the site layout and explained the
different types of residential products with alleys, with commercial areas in the front of
the property towards Hwy 195. He shared how the PUD complied or partially applied to
the approval criterial under UDC Section 3.06.040. He shared the number of public
notifications that were sent and signs posted on the property. No comments were
received by the planning department.
Butler questioned the ingress and egress of the property. It was responded that a u-turn
on Hwy 195 was needed about a half mile down to turn southbound. He also asked
questions about the commercial property access and impact to the residences. Clark
explained.
Pitts asked if the Ordinance incorporated the suggested changes that P&Z wanted. Ryan
stated that the slides and description for the PUD included but that the Ordinance
caption did not make the change. Pitts clarified many details that Mark Baker with SEC
Planning was able to answer for the applicant.
Mayor opened the public hearing. Joel Thomas came forward, 650 Hwy 195, just south of
the proposed development area. He said he went to P&Z and the response was the
proposed fence and the privacy issue was addressed very quickly. He is very appreciative
of that and he feels they are very neighbor friendly and he is happy with that
development. Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve of the request with staff to
bring back the changes at second reading to incorporate the additions of flexibility to
allow more commercial as discussed in the meeting..
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Benjamin H Butler, Ben Stewart, Joseph (jake)
French IV, Shawn Hood, Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.0 First Reading - 2025-5-SUP - 350 SH 195
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit
(SUP) for the specific use of Fuel Sales in the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district on
the property located at 350 SH 195, Georgetown, Texas, bearing the legal description of
Lot 2, Block A, Northside Georgetown Subdivision (2025-5-SUP) -- Colin Davidson, Planner
Colin Davidson, Planner II gave the presentation of the report. He gave the location and
showed the applicant is asking to put a fuel sales site on Hwy 195. This meets most of
the criteria of UDC Section 3.07.030, partially complying only because there are also other
fuel sites on this highway, however all other sites are on the other side of the highway
and not easily accessible to those going north on this side of the highway. Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request (7-0) at it's 12/16/2025
meeting. They also mitigated an issue with a heritage tree in an access easement at the
back of the property and they are trying to find a way to move the easement and save the
tree.
This SUP allows for additional restrictions to be place on the use by the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the City Council. Davidson read the caption. Mayor opened the
Public Hearing and with no public speakers, closed the hearing.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Benjamin H Butler to Approve as presented..
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Benjamin H Butler, Ben Stewart, Joseph (jake)
French IV, Shawn Hood, Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.D First Reading - 2025-8-REZ - 102 W. 3rd Street
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map
Amendment to rezone 1.3223 Acres out of Lots 1-8, Block 13, City of Georgetown, from
the Mixed Use Downtown and Residential Single Family zoning district to the Mixed Use
Downtown zoning district, for the property generally located at 102 W. 3rd Street (2025-8-
REZ) -- Edgar Garcia, Planning Director
Edgar Garcia, Planning Director presented the Zoning case. This applicant is requestion
to rezone the property from a mixed use and residential single-family zoning district to a
Mixed Use Downtown Zoning District only. Garcia showed the location of the historic
structure. and explained the MU-DT zoning district. He gave the criteria of the MU-DT
zoning district and explained that this property meets the criteria of UDC Section 3.06.030
for this zoning change. Notifications were sent to 44 surrounding property owners and 0
comments were received. Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend
approval of the rezoning.
Garcia read the caption. Mayor opened the Public Hearing and with no public coming
forth, closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Joseph (jake) French IV; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve as presented..
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Benjamin H Butler, Ben Stewart, Joseph (jake)
French IV, Shawn Hood, Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.E First Reading - FY2026 Capital Roll Forward Budget Amendment
First Reading of an Ordinance amending the FY2026 Annual Budget due to the timing of
capital projects and other expenditures approved in the prior year -- Nathan Parras,
Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Nathan Parras explained that this was the first reading of the Ordinance that was
described from the Workshop earlier that afternoon. Amendment Total: $646,103,889
Capital Projects: $641,522,115
Operations: $4,581,774
He read the Ordinance caption.
Moved by Ben Stewart; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as written..
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Benjamin H Butler, Ben Stewart, Joseph (jake)
French IV, Shawn Hood, Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.F First Reading - Municipal Street Lighting Service Fee Ordinance Changes
First Reading of an Ordinance amending section 13.04.070 of the City of Georgetown
Code of Ordinances relating to the municipal street lighting service fee --Jackson Daly,
Chief Business Officer, Electric Utility
Jack Daly, Chief Business Officer of the Electric Utility presented the street light service fee
ordinance change. He read the ordinance caption first. Then he explained that the
reason for the change is that apartment complexes and master metered units have not
paid for street lights, because it was based on the number of meters, instead of the
number of units. This change is trying to make it more equitable so that cost of service is
applied to all those that are receiving actual service. The streetlight fee will now be
assessed per individual unit. The fee will be $2.40 per month per unit. This is expected
to increase the revenue fune $140,000 annually. This will be part of the FY2027 budget
process.
Staff recommends approval. There were no questions from council.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented..
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Benjamin H Butler, Ben Stewart, Joseph (jake)
French IV, Shawn Hood, Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.G Resolution Pursuant to Government Code Section 2206.053 - Leander Road
Expansion from Norwood Dr. to SW Bypass
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution pursuant to Government Code
Section 2206.053 finding that portions of properties along Leander Road, also known as
RM 2243, from Norwood Drive to the Southwest Bypass, Georgetown TX 78628, are
necessary for the expansion of Leander Road, and authorizing eminent domain
proceedings for the acquisition of fee simple Right -Of -Way ("ROW") or any lesser interest
from said properties -- Juan C. Rodriguez, Real Estate Program Manager
Juan Rodriguez, Real Estate Program Manager presented the Resolution. This was for a
Right -of -Way Acquisition as a Public Convenience and Necessity Resolution. Rodriguez
showed where the Leader Road/ RM 2243 Roadway Expansion was located and the
properties being impacted were located. He also shoed the road improvements including
the types of turn lanes and drainage improvements which are being planned. There are a
total of 11 parcels impacted with 5 property owners. Rodriguez showed the previous
council action and the ROW acquisition status to date. He then explained the Texas
Property Code Chapter 21 and the next steps required.
Today's action would be to adopt a Resolution finding that acquisition of new Right -Of -
Way and a drainage easement are necessary for the Leander Road / RM 2243 Roadway
Expansion Project, as Public Convenience and Necessity. Give Authorization of the use of
eminent domain for the acquisition of the remaining property rights for this Project.
Specific Motion language is required by Texas Government Code Chapter 2206 and Vote
must be a record vote.
Deputy City Secretary called the Record Vote after the Motion was made and second was
made.
District 1 - Yes
District 2 - No
District 3 - Yes
District 4 - Yes
District 5 - Yes
District 6 - Yes
District 7 - No
The Vote passes 5 - 2.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Joseph (jake) French IV to Approve I move that the
City of Georgetown, by adopting the proposed Resolution, authorize the use of the
power of eminent domain to acquire the following properties in the Joseph Thomas
Survey, Abstract No. 608 and the C. Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. 558, Williamson
County, Texas: Parcel 1. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 & Part 4 - a combined 0.3141-acre portion
of tracts of land owned by A.C. Weir Properties, LTD. in fee simple for new Right of Way;
Parcel 2 - a 0.5753-acre portion of a tract of land owned by Texas Crushed Stone
Company in fee simple for new Right of Way; Parcel 3. Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3 - a
combined 2.5951-acre portion of tracts of land owned by Texas Crushed Stone
Company in fee simple for new Right of Way; Parcel 4 - a 0.0490-acre portion of a tract
of land owned by KL LB Buy4 LLC in fee simple for new Right of Way; and Parcel 11 - a
0.0438-acre portion of a tract of land owned by Timothy Long and D'Andre Long,
Trustee of the 4L Revocable Living Trust, for a new drainage easement; for the Leander
Road / RM 2243 Roadway Expansion Project, each of the above -mentioned tracts being
more fully described in Exhibit "A" of the proposed Resolution for Agenda Item 6.G.;
and I further move that the first record vote applies to all units of property to be
condemned..
Motion Approved: 5- 2
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Benjamin H Butler, Joseph (jake) French IV, Ron
Garland
Voting Against: Ben Stewart, Shawn Hood
Adjournment
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