HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 09.08.2026 CC-W&RMinutes of the City Council
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 3:00 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, Ben Stewart,
Jake French, Ron Garland, Doug Noble, and Josh Schroeder
1. Policy Development and Discussion - Workshop
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
1.A Employee Recognition - Years of Service - August 2026
Presentation and recognition of the Years of Service and the value which the City of
Georgetown Employees add to the organization, presented to those who have served at
intervals of five years from the anniversary month in which they started -- David Morgan,
City Manager, and City Council
Merrilee Page, Assistant HP Director, recognized employees for 5, 10, 20, and 25 years of
service.
1.13 Downtown Sidewalk Cafe Program and Ordinance Discussion
Presentation and discussion regarding the establishment of a formal downtown sidewalk
cafe program by ordinance as governed under Chapter 316 of the Texas Transportation
Code -- Kelly Trietsch, Chief Development Officer
Trietsch presented and reviewed the program intent, sidewalk cafe, street patio, Ch. 316 of
the Texas Transportation Code, pilot program ordinance overview, permit area and
eligibility, application requirements, review and approval process, operational and design
standards, enforcement and revocation, sunset provision, implementation options, and
needed Council feedback.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding the following: the materials
allowed to determine temporary setup; how alcohol sales are handled in the expanded
areas; why the three blocks of the Square were not included in the initial considered area;
possible current locations for these uses; this change would help business owners control
use of space outside of their businesses; tenants would require owner approval;
turnaround time on applications; considerations for maximum number of uses so that
downtown parking remains available; considerations for crowding of sidewalks; how this
would apply to businesses using sidewalks for inventory; timing of program reevaluation
in connection with downtown improvements; handling of businesses that abandon their
outdoor seating; electricity will not be allowed in outdoor seating areas; fees; allowing for
businesses to come into compliance before implementing fines; need for careful
consideration when taking public parking spaces for private use; considerations for
charge per square foot on sidewalks; how special events will be accounted for;
replacement costs should be considered for street repairs; calculations for total spots that
could be lost with implementation; if per -year costs should be increased; phased
approach; including 3 blocks North of the Square; and a 24-month review instead of a 12-
month review.
1.0 Library Updates
Presentation and discussion regarding library programs, projects, and initiatives -- Sally
Miculek, Library Director
Miculek presented and reviewed what is going on at the Library, the Summer Reading
Program, the Library's impact on local children, teens, and adults, outreach and offsite
services, Bookmobile and pop-up Library visits, GPL Express, community events, Home
Delivery Program, RFID upgrades, and facility planning.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding the following: the locker system
has been in place for almost a year; high use of locker systems at Carver and Sun City;
feedback on fee changes from residents; and limited seating for some programs.
Mayor Schroeder recessed into Executive Session at 4:33 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 09.08.2026
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
- Austin Avenue Bridges
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project Hay
- Project Lost Mine Peak
- Project Moonrise
- Project Vista Prism
Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters
- City Manager Work Plan Update
3. Regular Session - This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 pm.
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:17 p.m.
3.A Call to Order 09.08.2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Recognitions
Actions out of Executive Session
4. Public Wishing to Address Council
On a subject that is posted on this agenda: 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 cs@georgetowntexas.gov.
4.A Public Wishing to Address 09.01.2026
At the time of posting, no one had signed up to speak.
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 taking up the Consent Agenda, Item 5.0 was pulled completely and not taken up for
consideration by the Council; Item 5.L was pulled from Consent and became the first item on
the Legislative Agenda; and Mayor Schroeder recused on Item 5.K
Moved by Jake French; seconded by Ron Garland to approve as presented with the exception
of Items 5.0 and S.L.
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 09.08.2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
Consideration and possible action to approve the meeting minutes of the City Council
meeting held on August 25, 2026 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
5.13 Appointment of FY 2027 Board and Commission and Chair Appointments
Consideration and possible action to confirm the Mayor's recommendations of the
appointments of new and returning members, and chairs to the city Boards and
Commissions -- Mayor Josh Schroeder
5.0 Appointment of Ethics Commission
Consideration and possible action to confirm the appointment of the Ethics Commission,
with designations by each councilmember -- Mayor Josh Schroeder
This item was pulled from the agenda and not taken up for consideration by the
Council.
5.D Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - Orangestone La Branch, LLC - 30.01 Acres
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the disannexation
of approximately 30.01 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction (ETJ), identified as Williamson County Appraisal District Parcel R333612 and
owned by Orangestone La Branch, LLC -- Michael Charles, Real Estate Services
Coordinator
5.E Resolution - Meet & Confer for Fire
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution ratifying a Meet and Confer
agreement with the Georgetown Association of Professional Fire Fighters -- Laura Maloy,
Human Resources Director
5.F Resolution - Health District Annual Funding Agreement
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing a funding
agreement between the City of Georgetown and the Williamson County and Cities
Health District for this agency to continue to provide services for the citizens of
Georgetown for FY2027 -- Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial Officer
5.G 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 2026 Rate Review Mechanism filing -- David
Morgan, City Manager
5.H Resolution - First Amendment to the Development and Construction Agreement
Heirloom PID
Consideration and possible action to approve the "First Amendment to 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 -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager
5.1 Resolution - Heirloom Public Improvement District (PID) - Cost Determination and
Call for Public Hearing
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution determining costs of the
proposed public improvements in the Heirloom PID, approving a proposed Assessment
Roll, calling a Public Hearing, and making findings and determination, in accordance with
Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager
5.J Drainage Improvements - Stormwater Quick Wins Rejection of Bid
Consideration and possible action to reject the bid related to the Drainage Improvements
- Stormwater Quick Wins project in the amount of $270,123.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E.,
Systems Engineering Director, and David Herzog, CIP Manager
5.K SRO Agreement with GISD for 2026-2027 School Year
Consideration and possible action to approve the annual School Resource Officer
interlocal agreement between the Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) and
the City of Georgetown, Texas -- Cory J. Tchida, Police Chief
5.L Homeland Security Memorandum of Understanding
Consideration and possible action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations and the
City of Georgetown and authorize the Police Chief to execute -- Cory J. Tchida, Police
Chief
This item was pulled from Consent and became the first item on the Legislative
Agenda.
Tchida presented and reviewed what is authorized in the MOU; who is included in HSI
(Homeland Security Investigations); HSI versus ERO (Enforcement Removal Operations);
definition of Customs Officer per the MOU; K9-specific scope for GPD; training, oversight,
and accountability; community impact; frequently asked questions; and legal framework.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding the following: without an MOU,
GPD would still assist with emergencies; how the MOU adds formality to our assistance;
to date, GPD has not been called out by HSI; and there is no anticipated increase in
participation by GPD.
Mary Calixtro addressed the Council regarding her concerns with the MOU; the thought
process behind entering into the MOU; how some citizens are concerned and afraid; and
the potential for overzealous officers and the violation of citizens' rights.
Moved by Jake French; seconded by Ben Stewart to approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Ron Garland,
Doug Noble
Voting Against: None
5.M Regional Vehicle -Related Crime Task Force Interlocal Agreement
Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement between
Georgetown, Round Rock, Hutto, Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville, and Williamson
County to create a regional vehicle -related crimes task force -- Cory J. Tchida, Police Chief
5.N Renewal of Consulting Agreement with Clean Energy Capital Securities LLC
Consideration and possible action to approve the first renewal of a consultation
agreement with Clean Energy Capital Securities LLC for financial strategy and advisory
services regarding water acquisition projects in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00;
and to authorize the City Manager to renew the agreement for up to two additional one-
year terms in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00 per renewal term -- Zane Brown,
Strategic Projects Manager
5.0 Construction Contract with Keeley Construction Inc. for Park Water Treatment Plant
PFAS Pilot Study
Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to award a construction contract to Keeley
Construction Inc., from New Braunfels, TX, for the Park Water Treatment Plant (WTP)
PFAS Pilot Study in the amount of $229,500.00 -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems
Engineering Director and David Herzog, CIP Manager
5.P Construction Contract with O & J Coatings, Inc. for Carriage Oaks EST Rehabilitation
Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to award a construction contract to 0 & J Coatings, Inc.,
from Hurst, TX, for the Carriage Oaks EST Rehabilitation in the amount of $995,270.00 --
Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director, and David Herzog, CIP Manager
5.Q First Amendment to Task Order FNI-25-001 with Freese & Nichols
Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to Task Order FNI-25-001
with Freese & Nichols, Inc. for professional services related to the Park Water Treatment
Plant PFAS Pilot Study in the amount of $1,185,186.00 -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems
Engineering Director, and David Herzog, CIP Manager
5.R Construction Manager at Risk Contract to Walsh Construction dba Archer -
Northlands Water Reclamation Facility
Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to award and approve a Construction Manager at Risk
(CMAR) Agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC, dba Archer Western of
Irving, TX for pre -construction services for the Northlands Water Reclamation Facility
(WRF) in an amount of $1,209,500.00 -- Wesley Wright P.E., Systems Engineering Director,
and David Herzog, CIP Manager
5.S Construction Manager at Risk Contract to Sundt Construction, Inc. - Three Forks
Water Reclamation Facility
Forwarded from the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board (GWUAB):
Consideration and possible action to award and approve a Construction Manager at Risk
(CMAR) Agreement with Sundt Construction, Inc. of Tempe, AZ for pre- construction
services in the amount of $2,268,426.00 -- Wesley Wright P.E., Systems Engineering
Director, and David Herzog, CIP Manager
5.T Construction Manager at Risk for the Customer Service Center - Swinerton
Consideration and possible action to award and approve a Construction Manager at Risk
(CMAR) Agreement with Swinerton Builders for pre -construction services for the
Customer Service Center in the amount of $30,000 with a General Conditions Percentage
of 2.25% -- Jennifer Bettiol, CIP Manager Public Works
5.0 Project Development Agreement with the City of Georgetown Transportation
Enhancement Corporation and the TMLIRP
Consideration and possible action to approve a Project Development Agreement with the
City of Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation and the Texas Municipal
League Intergovernmental Risk Pool and to authorize the City Manager to execute the
Project Development Agreement in a form substantially similar to the document
attached hereto -- Andrew Culpepper, Senior Assistant City Attorney - Real Estate
Services
5.V Parking Easement Agreement with the TMLIRP
Consideration and possible action to approve a Parking Easement Agreement with the
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool and to authorize the City Manager
to execute the Parking Easement Agreement in a form substantially similar to the
document attached hereto -- Andrew Culpepper, Senior Assistant City Attorney - Real
Estate Services
5.W Interlocal Agreement for CR 110 Forcemain Relocation
Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Williamson
County for the relocation of wastewater improvements associated with County Road 11ON
roadway improvements -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
5.X HydroPro Contract Renewal 22-0098-GC-R4
Consideration and possible action to approve the fourth renewal of contract # 22- 0098-
GC-R4 with HydroPro Solutions, LLC of Cedar Park, TX, for the supply of Master Meter
water meters, registers and related items for the City of Georgetown's Advanced
Metering Infrastructure System, for an amount not -to -exceed $2,500,000.00 -- Chase
Kluge, Water Services Manager
5.Y Award of ITB #202670 - Electric Underground Construction and Maintenance Services
Consideration and possible action to approve the award of ITB No. 202670 for Electric
Underground Construction and Maintenance Services to Pedro S S Services, Inc., the
lowest bidder, in an annual amount not to exceed $15,000,000.00, and authorizing the
City Manager to execute all future renewals -- Richard Pajestka, Electric Engineering and
Operations Manager
52 Second Amendment Task order CPY-22-001 for the South East Inner Loop Project
Consideration and possible action to approve a Second Amendment to Task Order CPY-
22-001 to CP&Y professional engineering services related to the design of Southeast Inner
Loop Expansion Project in the amount of $675,055.00 -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems
Engineering Director
S.AA Task Order Amendment for KPA-25-002 Related to the Ridgeline Boulevard
Extension, Phase 1
Consideration and possible action to approve a first amendment to Task Order KPA-25-
002 with Kasberg, Patrick and Associates, LP. for professional services related to the
Ridgeline Boulevard Extension, Phase 1 (Naturita to FM 1460) project in the amount of
$640,500.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director, and David Herzog, CIP
Manager
S.AB Task Order VOL-26-001 Volkert, Inc. to design East SH29 from Haven Lane to Patriot
Way
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order VOL-26-001 with Volkert, Inc, for
professional services related to the East SH29 from Haven Lane to Patriot Way in the
amount of $466,442.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director, and David
Herzog, CIP Manager
5.AC Task Order MEI-027-004 with McCord Engineering Inc. 25-0352-MSA
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order MEI-27-004 with McCord
Engineering, Inc. for Electric Substation Design Services in the amount not to exceed
$500,000.00 -- Richard Pajestka, Electric Engineering and Operations Manager
5.AD Task Order MEI-027-003 with McCord Engineering Inc. 25-0352-MSA
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order MEI-27-003 with McCord
Engineering, Inc. for New Development Engineering and Design Assistance in the
amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 -- Richard Pajestka, Electric Engineering and
Operations Manager
5.AE Task Order MEI-027-002 with McCord Engineering Inc. 25-0352-MSA
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order MEI- 27-002 with McCord
Engineering, Inc. for Electric System Engineering Planning and Engineering Assistance in
the amount not to exceed $500,000.00 -- Richard Pajestka, Electric Engineering and
Operations Manager
5.AF Task Order MEI-027-001 with McCord Engineering Inc. 25-0352-MSA
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order MEI-27-001 with McCord
Engineering, Inc. for Electric System and Planned Capital Improvements in the amount
not to exceed $1,000,000.00 -- Richard Pajestka, Electric Engineering and Operations
Manager
S.AG Design and Construction Administration Contract for Fire Station 8
Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement with GFF, Inc. for the design
and construction administration services for Fire Station 8 located on Westinghouse Rd
in the amount of $1,031,350.00 -- Jennifer Bettiol, CIP Manager Public Works
S.AH Consulting Agreement with Esource
Consideration and possible action to approve a contract between the City of Georgetown
and Esource for utility billing software assessment services, with a not to exceed amount
of $121,000.00 -- Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial Officer
5.Al Second Reading - Contract Authority Update
Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Sec. 4.08.010 of the Code of Ordinances to
allow the Council to delegate approval of cooperative agreement contracts to the City
Manager -- Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial Officer
S.AJ Second Reading - Administrative Department Updates
Second Reading of an Ordinance amending § 2.08.010. "Administrative Departments" of
the Georgetown Code of Ordinances -- Randi Cormack, Budget Manager
5.AK Second Reading - Amendment to Miscellaneous Utility Account Fees
Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 13.04.240 of Chapter 13.04, Article VII
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown, regarding the Meter Tampering Fee
-- Cherie Hernandez, Customer Billing Manager
S.AL Second Reading - Adoption of the 2026 National Electric Code
Second Reading of an Ordinance to adopt the 2026 National Electric Code with local
amendments -- Greg Holt, Assistant Chief Building Official
S.AM Second Reading - Adoption of the 2021 International Fire Code
Second Reading of an Ordinance to adopt the 2021 International Fire Code with local
amendments -- Daniel Bilbrey, Deputy Fire Marshal
S.AN Second Reading - 2026 Annual Service Plan Update and Assessment Roll for
Georgetown Village PID
Second Reading of an Ordinance approving and adopting the final 2026 Annual Service
Plan Update, 2026 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
No. 1 (GVPID), closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain
supplemental services and improvements to be provided in the GVPI D during FY27, fixing
charges and liens against the property in the GVPID and against the owners thereof, and
providing for the collection of the assessments -- Kyle Shafman, P3Works, LLC, City of
Georgetown's PI D Administrator
5.AO Second Reading - 2025-2-PUD - Texas Municipal Center Planned Unit Development
Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
1.322 acres of Block 23, Glasscock Addition, from the Mixed -Use Downtown (MU-DT)
zoning district, and 0.257 acres of Lot 4, Lot 3 (SP), Block 21, and 0.414 acres of Lots 5-6, Lot
7 (SP), Block 21 of Glasscock Addition, from the Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning
district to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district with a base zoning district
of Mixed -Use Downtown (MU-DT), for the properties generally located at 205 E. University
Avenue, 1014 Myrtle Street, and 1009 Church Street (2025-2-PUD) -- Allyson liams,
Assistant Planning Director
S.AP Second Reading - 2025-8-SUP - 2815 N Austin Ave
Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the
specific use of "Car Wash" in the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district on the property
located at 2815 North Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas, bearing the legal description of
1.951 acres out of the Antonio Flores Survey, Abstract No. 235 (2025-8-SUP) -- Matt Skawin,
Planner
6. Legislative Regular Agenda
6.A Second Reading - Levy the Property Tax Rate
Second Reading of an Ordinance levying a property tax rate for the City of Georgetown
for the tax year 2026 -- Randi Cormack, Budget Manager
This item was taken after Item 6.13 and before Item 6.C.
Cormack presented the item and noted that it must be voted on separately from
approving the budget.
Cormack read the Ordinance caption.
Three separate votes were held. Robyn Densmore, City Secretary, performed a roll call
vote for the third motion.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to approve a tax rate of 11.2630 cents for
the maintenance and operations component of the overall tax rate.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Ron Garland,
Doug Noble
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to approve a tax rate of 25.0537 cents for
the debt service component of the overall tax rate.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Ron Garland,
Doug Noble
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to approve that the property tax rate be
increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 36.3167 cents, which is effectively a 0.28 percent
increase in the tax rate.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Ron Garland,
and Doug Noble
Voting Against: None
6.13 Second Reading - Annual Operating Budget FY2027
Second Reading of an Ordinance adopting the City of Georgetown Annual Budget for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027 -- Randi Cormack,
Budget Manager
This item was taken before Item 6.A.
Cormack presented the item and noted that it is required by law to be approved before
Item 6.A and requires a roll call vote.
Cormack read the Ordinance caption.
Robyn Densmore, City Secretary, performed a roll call vote.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ron Garland to approve an Ordinance adopting the
fiscal year 2027 annual budget.
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 Second Reading - Electric Rate Ordinance Updates
Second reading and final approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 13.04 of the City
Code relating to electric rates, fees, and service provisions -- Daniel Bethapudi, Electric
Utility General Manager
Victoria Sirimarco, Chief Business Officer for Electric, introduced the item. Michael
Simpson, Electric Portfolio Analyst, presented the item and reviewed the staff
recommendations; Electric Rate Ordinance updates since the first reading; Sec. 13.04.011:
Billed Demand Definition; Sec. 13.04.045, 13.04.0451, 13.04.046, and 13.04.0461; and Sec.
13.04.084: EE&C Fee Schedule.
Simpson read the Ordinance caption.
The Council had no comments or questions on the item.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart 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.D First Reading - Civil Service Strength of Force Ordinance
First Reading of an Ordinance establishing the classifications and number of positions
(Strength of Force) for all the City of Georgetown Fire Fighters and Police Officers
pursuant to Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code pertaining to Civil Service --
Robyn Iverson, Senior Human Resources Generalist
Iverson presented the item and reviewed the change details and the classifications of
positions.
Iverson read the Ordinance caption.
The Council had no comments or questions on the item.
Moved by Ron Garland; 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.E Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2027 Drainage Utility Fee
Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2027 Drainage Utility Fee -- April Haughey, Assistant
Public Works Director
Haughey presented and reviewed the Stormwater Rate background, the Stormwater
Cost of Service Study review, residential and nonresidential rate impacts, and next steps.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:56 p.m., as there were no
speakers.
No Council action was needed on this item.
6.F First Reading - Amending Chapter 13.28 - Drainage Utility of the City of Georgetown
Code of Ordinances
First Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 13.28 - Drainage Utility of the City of
Georgetown Code of Ordinances related to privately owned drainage systems,
responsible parties, and the Drainage Utility fees -- April Haughey, Assistant Public Works
Director
Haughey presented and reviewed the item background; the general proposed
amendments; and the amendments for Sec. 13.28.100. - Calculation of Drainage Utility
Fees, and Sec.13.28.115. Responsible parties.
Haughey read the Ordinance caption.
The Council had no comments or questions on the item.
Moved by Jake French; 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.G First Reading - Woodside MUD Amended and Restated First Amendment to Consent
Agreement
First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas
approving the "Amended and Restated First Amendment to Consent Agreement,"
between the City of Georgetown, Texas, MK Woodside Development, Inc., and Woodside
Municipal Development District No. 1 to revise definitions, the applicable land use plan,
tree preservation standards, and notice provisions -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City
Manager, and Edgar Garcia, Planning Director
Woolery presented and reviewed the MUD background, overview of the amendment, and
the land use summary.
Woolery read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding clarification on the location of
Woodside and Sun City neighborhoods.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Doug Noble to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6-1
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Doug
Noble
Voting Against: Ben Butler
6.H Public Hearing and First Reading - Yearwood In -City MUD
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Georgetown, Texas approving the "Consent Agreement" between the City, PIA Captial,
LLC-Series I, a Texas limited liability company, PIA Captial, LLC- Series 11, a Texas limited
liability company, John Edward Boyce Yearwood, an individual (collectively, "Yearwood");
PLI I-D, LP, a Texas limited partnership ("Peregrine"); and Georgetown FCL Owner, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company ("FCL"), consenting to the creation of an In -City
Municipal Utility District over approximately 728.38 acres of land generally situated west
of the intersection of Ronald W. Reagan Jr. Blvd. and Rattlesnake Road and north of Sun
City -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager
Woolery presented and reviewed the project timeline; the Aerial Map; the major
components of the agreement; the agreement parties; and the MUD Consent Agreement
effective dates, district creation, MUD Bond, tax rate requirements, Land Use and
Development, Land Use Map, roadways, wall and fencing, parks, trails, and amenities,
parkland dedication map, transportation, water and wastewater service, Conceptual
Water Plan, and the Conceptual Wastewater Plan.
Woolery read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding concerns on tax rate; nearby
MUDs; the slight change in acreage, and the change in closing date for second reading;
future policy considerations; and the potential operation and maintenance for drainage.
After Item 6.1, it was discovered that the Mayor had not conducted the public hearing for
this item. The Council went back and held the public hearing at that time.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. as there were no
speakers.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6-1
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Stewart, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Doug
Noble
Voting Against: Ben Butler
6.1 Public Hearing and First Reading -Amendment to Ordinance No. 2021-94 for TIRZ No.
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Public Hearing and First Reading of an Amendment to Ordinance No. 2021-94
designating Reinvestment Zone Number 6 -- Cameron Goodman, Economic
Development Director
Goodman presented and reviewed the location of the proposed zone, the TIRZ -financed
project, the original TIRZ financing structure, and the proposed changes to the TIRZ.
Goodman read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding how the base year is moving from
2024 back to 2022, and how the change will also extend the end period for zone by 5
yea rs.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. as there were no
speakers.
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 Sch r adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
These inute were approved at the meeting of Z OZ�
ayo r Attest