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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 05.26.2026 CC-W&RMinutes of the City Council City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, May 26, 2026 The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Council and Court Building, 510 W. 9th Street. The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King, Jr Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. The following Members were in attendance: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Josh Schroeder, Ron Garland, and Doug Noble. 1. Policy Development and Discussion - Workshop Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. 1.A Presentation by Williamson County Appraisal District Chief Appraiser, Alvin Lankford Presentation and discussion regarding growth trends in assessed value and an overview of the WCAD budget and services provided -- Randi Cormack, Budget Manager Lankford presented and reviewed the following: how WCAD is a top workplace; renewal of the CEAA (Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration); recognition by the Texas Comptroller Transparency Stars Program; positive customer service ratings on Google; 2026 Notice of Appraised Value; Comparable Sales Report; property owner dashboard on website; wcad.org resources; website chat and knowledge base; videos available on the website; WCAD comparison stats; budget cost per total levy; budget cost as a percentage of market value; budget cost per population; protest per full-time employees; how WCAD is graded; 2024 Property Value Study; 2025 Methods and Assistance Program; new legislation; increase in homestead exemption; HB 9; circuit breaker limitation bills did not pass; 2025 protest rules; housing market update; 2026 WCAD appraisal data; total market values, other values, increase in buildings and improvements; and values by type. General discussion among Council and Langford regarding property value and comparison disputes with residents, different types of lots based on surroundings, how new values are calculated, different ways the data could be reviewed, how homes in old town and nearby neighborhoods are reviewed to determine property values, and how 2/3 of property owners choose not to protest their property values. 1.13 9th and Main Parking Garage / Texas Municipal Center Project Presentation and discussion regarding the Texas Municipal Center project and potential partnership for construction of a parking garage at 9th and Main -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager Woolery presented and reviewed the item's purpose, background on downtown parking needs, Downtown Master Plan framework, Downtown Master Plan priorities, and parking strategy. Jeffrey Snyder, with Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool, then presented and reviewed the overview of the Texas Municipal Center Project. Woolery resumed the presentation and reviewed the potential partnership for a parking garage at 9th and Main, and the parking impacts during the construction of the garage. John Duke, with CPM Texas, presented and reviewed the initial conceptual garage options. Woolery resumed the presentation and reviewed the options for retail space in the garage, and the needed feedback from the Council. General discussion among Council and staff regarding: future considerations for designating portions of the parking garage for use for retail; fee in lieu of options; making sure that the garage blends well with the current structures already in use downtown; and the Council's general support for staff moving forward with the proposed partnership project, TML Risk Pool taking the lead on designing, permitting, and constructing the garage, support for conception design option 1, and including retail within the parking garage. Liz Weaver, with time from Ronald Weaver, addressed the Council regarding the following: the importance of the downtown neighborhood and its residents; that the Council keep the neighborhood in mind during the long-term process of building the parking garage; the possibility of establishing future neighborhood parking zones; and appreciation for the partnership between TML and the neighborhood residents. Mayor Schroeder called for a break at 304 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 3.44 p.m. l.0 Woodside In -city MUD Request Presentation, discussion and possible recommendations regarding the creation of an in -city Municipal Utility District (MUD) for the proposed Thompson Tract -- Cresta Lyons, Special Districts Program Manager Lyons presented and reviewed the item's purpose, location of the proposed MUD, and the developer's request. Amy Lynn Payne with Woodside presented and reviewed the current aspects of Woodside development, land use summary, lotting summary, and MUD Policy compliance for debt/tax rate regulation. General discussion among Council, Payne, and staff regarding the location of possible commercial elements, entry points for the neighborhood, future improvements to Rattlesnake Road, water and wastewater infrastructure, percent of increase in MUD taxes, how MUD tax rates are calculated, how the proposal will surpass minimum standards, and the proposed active adult portion of the development. 1.D FY27 Stormwater Cost of Service Study Presentation and discussion regarding the FY2027 Stormwater Cost of Service Study -- April Haughey, Public Works Assistant Director Haughey introduced the item and then turned the presentation over to Matthew Garrett with NewGen Strategies and Solutions. He then presented and reviewed the following: key points; Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone; regional bill comparison; key assumptions; major cost drivers; new staffing; vehicle and equipment; devices; device program; cartridge and inspection cost; capital projects; revenue and expenses; financial metrics; projected rate changes; revenue and expenses; financial metrics; residential bill impact; commercial bill impact; regional bill comparison; and recommendations. General discussion among Council, consultant, and staff regarding the Council's support of the provided recommendations. 1.E Unified Development Code Workshop Presentation and discussion regarding updates to the Unified Development Code - - Edgar Garcia, Planning Director Garcia presented and reviewed the need for Water Policy alignment, clearer paths for redevelopment, streamlined redevelopment within the UDC, and the feedback needed from Council. General discussion among Council and staff regarding the legal requirements for different case types and making sure that exceptions don't become the new standard. IF Cost of Service and Rate Model Updates for FY2027 Presentation and discussion regarding the water and wastewater cost of service study and rate modeling for the FY2027 budget -- Chelsea Solomon, PE, Water Utilities Director, and Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial Officer Solomon introduced the item and then turned the presentation over to Matthew Garrett with NewGen Strategies and Solutions. He then presented and reviewed the following: key points; key assumptions; major cost drivers; capital projects; revenue and expenses; projected rate changes; financial metrics; residential water and wastewater rates; commercial water rates; commercial wastewater rates; residential bill impact; bill comparison; commercial bill comparison; risks and other factors; the Water Board's recommendation; and staff's recommendation for a rate plan and next steps. General discussion among Council, consultant and staff regarding Council's support for the recommendations made by staff. Mayor Schroeder adjourned into Executive Session at S.01 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 05.26.2026 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 regarding Recharge Water, LP, and Upwell Water - Austin Avenue Bridges - Deliberation regarding the condemnation case pending in County Court at Law #2 under Cause No. 22-0047-CC2 -Airport Leasing Policy Sec.551.072: Deliberations about Real Property - 8th and Forrest - University and Summercrest - Deliberation regarding acquisition of two properties commonly identified as 903 Riverhaven Drive, Georgetown, TX 78626 Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Project Lost Mine Peak - Project Gopher - Project Twist 3. Regular Session - This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 pm. Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m. 3.A Call to Order 05.26.2026 Pledge of Allegiance Recognitions - Kimberly Garrett Retirement - Engine 4/Medic 5 Crew - Civic Leadership Academy Graduates Actions out of Executive Session Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve the authorization of the City Attorney, and/or her designee, to settle the condemnation case pending in County Court at Law #2 under Cause Number 22-0047-CC2, in accordance with the terms discussed in Executive Session. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Doug Noble Voting Against: None 4. Public Wishing to Address Council On a subject that is posted on this agenda: nda: Please fill out a speaker registration form which can be found on the table at the entrance to the Council Chamber. Clearly print your name and the letter of the item on which you wish to speak and present it to the City Secretary on 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 wish to speak for six minutes, it is permissible to use another requestor's granted time to 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 csCa georgetowntexas.gov 4.A Public Wishing to Address 05.26.2026 - Juan Valdes would like to address the Council regarding EMS/ambulance provider authorization and allowing additional providers. - Joshua Zigal would like to address the Council regarding EMS/ambulance provider authorization and allowing additional providers 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. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ron Garland to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 7 - 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Doug Noble Voting Against: None 5.A City Council Meeting Minutes 05.12.2026 Consideration and possible action to approve the meeting minutes of the City Council meeting held on May 12, 2026 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary 5.B Resolution - Nomination of Compal USA Technology Inc. for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution nominating Compal USA Technology Inc. for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program -- Cameron Goodman, Economic Development Director 5.0 Construction Contract with Austin Underground for Church Street Wastewater Improvements Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB): Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Austin Underground, Inc. of Lago Vista, Texas, for the base bid and Alternate A for the construction of Church Street Wastewater Improvements in the amount of $1,277,814.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director, and David Herzog, CIP Manager 5.D Special Services Agreement with FilmTec (DuPont) for Three Forks and Northlands Membranes Supplier Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB): Consideration and possible action to approve a Special Services Agreement with FilmTec (DuPont) of Wilmington, Delaware, for membrane filtration system special services associated with Three Forks and Northlands Water Reclamation Facilities in the amount of $300,000.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E. Systems Engineering Director, and David Herzog, CIP Manager 5.E Front Line Physicals - Second Renewal Consideration and possible action to approve the Second Renewal of the Agreement between the City of Georgetown and Front Line Mobile Health, LLC for annual physical screenings, pre -employment screenings with the possibility of additional medical services as needed for the Police Department, Fire Department, and Human Resources Department at an amount not to exceed $320,000.00 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief 5.F New Motorola Consoles for Electric Control Center Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of three (3) Motorola consoles, including a one-year warranty, for a total cost of $436,751.00. Annual out - year warranty services would be provided at a cost of $42,565.00 per year -- Jack Daly, Electric Chief Business Officer 5.G Primoris Contract Amendment Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to the General Service Agreement with Primoris T&D Services, LLC, to modify Exhibit A of the Agreement to add the items included in Exhibit 1 to this Third Amendment -- Richard Pajestka, Electric Engineering and Operations Manager 5.H Renegade Contract Amendment Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to the Services Agreement with Renegade Group, LLC, Contract 25-0317- SC, to modify Exhibit C of the Agreement to amend pricing and to add the items included in Exhibit A-1 to this First Amendment -- Richard Pajestka, Electric Engineering and Operations Manager 5.1 Historic Consultant Contract - CTA Inc. (DBA Cushing Terrell) Consideration and possible action to approve Contract 26-0053-CC with CTA Inc. (dba Cushing Terrell) for consulting services with an annual not -to-exceed amount of $30,000.00 and to authorize the City Manager to execute renewals of the agreement for up to 3-Three additional 1-year renewals with the same terms and conditions for a total 4 year contract and a not -to -exceed amount of $120,000.00 for life of the contract -- Allyson Iiams, Preservation & Redevelopment Program Manager 5.J Change Order #1 with E-Z Bel Construction for Lakeway and Northwest Signal Improvements Consideration and possible action to approve Change Order #1 with E- Z Bel Construction LLC, for the Construction of the Lakeway and Northwest Signal project in the amount of $108,9S8.35 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director, and David Herzog, CIP Manager 5.K Change Order No. 4 Garey Park Consideration and possible action to approve the ratification of Change Order No. 4 for STR Constructors LLC for Garey Park Phase 2 construction improvements in the amount of $254,553.85 -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director 5.L Amendment to Marmon Mok Architecture Professional Service Contract Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to Marmon Mok Architecture's professional service contract for the design and coordination of the parking lot located on the adjacent lot 2 of the SU 560 Dev in the sum of $280,216.75 -- Jennifer Bettiol, CIP manager 6. Legislative Regular Agenda 6.A First Reading - Replacement Fourth Amendment to Development Agreement for Parkside on the River Subdivision First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council to amend Ordinance NOS. 2019- 69, 2020-84, 2021-40, 2024-18, and 2026-11, and approve the Replacement Fourth Amendment to Development Agreement for Parkside on the River subdivision -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager Woolery presented the item and noted that it was a cleanup item related to a previous Council item approved in February. He then read the Ordinance caption. Moved by Ben Stewart; seconded by Kevin Pitts to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Doug Noble Voting Against: None 6.B First Reading - Repeal Local TABC Permit Fees First Reading of an Ordinance to repeal local fees for alcoholic beverage permits in compliance with state law -- Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial Officer and Board of Health Representative for Williamson County and Cities Health District Wallace presented the item and reviewed a summary of City actions and State law updates until now. She then read the Ordinance caption. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Doug Noble Voting Against: None 6.0 Resolution - Line Extension Policy Update Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution amending the electric line extension and electric metering policy -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager Electric Utility Bethapudi introduced the item and then turned the presentation over to Alex Spinn, Electric Engineering Design Supervisor, who presented the item and reviewed the following: the policy background; annual cost review; cost summary for FY2026; Plan Investment Fee (PIF); FY2026 notable PIF changes; FY2026 recommended PIF changes; FY2026 other notable changes; FY2026 recommended fee changes for Dwelling Unit Fees and Application Fees; FY2026 recommended policy changes; and staff recommendations. The Council had no comments or questions regarding the item. Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented. Motion Approved: 7- 0 Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Doug Noble Voting Against: None Adjournment Mayor Schroeder adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m. These minute er pproved at the meeting of Mayo Attest