HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 09.22.2026 CC-W&RMinutes of the City Council
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 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,
Josh Schroeder, Ron Garland, and Doug Noble. Councilmember Ben Stewart was absent.
1. Policy Development and Discussion - Workshop
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 2.02 p.m.
l.A 3rd Quarter Financial Report
Presentation and discussion regarding the quarterly financial report for the quarter
ended June 30, 2026 -- Randi Cormack, Budget Manager
Cormack presented and reviewed the following: the third-quarter background; General
Fund revenue budget sources, sales tax, property tax, franchise fees, PILOT, Planning and
Development revenue, Fire and EMS revenue, parks and recreation, expense budget
sources, personnel, operations, year -over -year increases expected because of additional
base budget and newly funded requests in FY2026; Electric Fund revenue budget
sources, electric sales revenue, expense budget, purchased power, year-to-date quarterly
net purchase power comparison; Water Fund revenue budget sources, water charges,
impact fees, wastewater charges, irrigation charges, impact fee revenues, expense
budget, water revenue, water operating expense; Tourism Fund revenue budget sources,
expense budget sources; Village PID revenue budget sources, expense budget sources;
Airport Fund revenue budget sources, expense budget sources; GTEC revenue budget
sources, expense budget sources; and GEDCO revenue budget sources, sales tax,
operating expense budget sources, and non -operating expense budget sources
General discussion among Council and staff, including Jack Daly, Assistant City Manager,
and David Morgan, City Manager, regarding sales tax; water consumption; and carried -
forward amounts for CIPs (capital improvement projects); impact fees; and Airport Fund
transfers from the General Fund.
1.13 rideGTX Update
Presentation and discussion regarding rideGTX rate and service hour changes -- Lua
Saluone, P.E., Transportation Manager
Saluone presented and reviewed the previous Council direction; possible tier options;
challenges with a tiered structure; recommendations to limit WAV to 25 trips per month;
contract amendment; and needed Council feedback.
General discussion among Council and staff, including David Morgan, City Manager,
regarding: how a contract amendment would impact the upcoming fiscal year; increased
cost of program; growth in program use; service will remain in the City limits except for
hospitals in Round Rock; ultimate objective of the program; initial objectives of the
program; currently rides are unlimited; possibility for medical use exceptions; cost for
adding additional stops; potential for supporting non -profits for those that need services
versus those that find it convenient; current complication around a tiered rate structure;
the need to best support those utilizing the service for medical appointments; and
continued use of the program.
1.0 Blue Hole Park Update
Presentation and discussion regarding Blue Hole Park Renovations and Operational Plan
- - Eric Nuner, Interim Parks and Recreation Director
Nuner presented and reviewed the project background; current design status; Master
Plan versus design development; North riverbank; terraced South riverbank entry; cross-
section of typical bank; promenade entry; restroom rendering; entry perspective concept;
key design considerations; current ordinances for Blue Hole; current operations; future
enhancements for operations; police operations; and current timeline.
General discussion among Council and staff, including Police Chief Cory Tchida,
regarding: the benefits of the proposed design; kayak and canoe launch area; grass being
used in the area; maintenance once improvements are made; availability of ADA parking
spots; how proposed play tower would withstand flooding; proposed improvements that
will be in the floodplain; parking; alcohol use by patrons; aesthetics of design; Police
presence at Blue Hole; and the possibility of charging out-of-town residents for use.
After the item, Mayor Schroeder called for a break at 3.55 p.m. and resumed the
meeting at 4.08 p.m.
1.D 9th and Main St. Parking Garage Retail Space Discussion
Presentation and discussion regarding the 9th and Main St. retail development
opportunity, which will provide approximately 16,000 square feet of retail space on the
first floor of the future 9th and Main St. Parking Garage -- Kim McAuliffe, Downtown &
Tourism Director
McAuliffe presented and reviewed the background and alignment with Downtown
Master Plan implementation; Downtown Master Plan priorities; Downtown Master Plan
goals; retail development opportunity; creation of retail space at 9th and Main as part of
the parking garage development; Council's direction from the May 26, 2026 Council
meeting; garage retail space; two options to accomplish the retail space goal:1) condo -to -
lease and 2) long-term ground lease; staffs recommended approach: a long-term ground
lease; proposed deal parameters; needed Council feedback; and next steps.
General discussion among Council and staff, including Skye Masson, City Attorney,
regarding: the need to get the right partner on board to make the proposal successful;
possible structure for the RFP; need for a second garage; length of the ground lease;
consideration of all viable partners; and how the design has not been fully completed.
Mayor Schroeder recessed into Executive Session at 4:26 p.m.
2. Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter SSI, 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 09.22.2026
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
Settlement Agreement between the City of Georgetown, Cunningham Constructors
and Associates Inc., and Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company for Cause No. 24-2681-C26,
pending in Williamson County District Court.
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Estate
- Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of two certain tracts of
land situated in Williamson County, Texas, such tracts being locally known as 601 S. Main
Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626; and 101 E. 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project Hay
- Project Lost Mine Peak
- Project Moonrise
- Project Vista Prism
- Project Spurs
3. Regular Session - This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 pm.
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
3.A Call to Order 09.22.2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Recognitions
Actions out of Executive Session
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Amanda Parr to approve the authorization of the City
Manager to negotiate and sign an economic development performance agreement with
Project Spurs as discussed in executive session.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Doug
Noble
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to approve the authorization of the City
Manager to send a response letter to Cekra Inc. requiring full submittal of all required
calculations and adjustments necessary to complete replacement of the Austin Avenue
bridge decks and, upon approval commence work needed to effectuate immediate
construction and to authorize the City Attorney to take any further actions on the City's
part to enforce the contractual obligations of Cekra Inc.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, 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_ 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 09.22.2026
- 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.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Doug Noble to approve as presented with the exception of
Item S.B.
Motion Approved: 6 - 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Doug Noble
Voting Against: None
5.A Council Minutes 09.08.2026
Consideration and possible action to approve the meeting minutes of the City Council
meeting held on September 8, 2026 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
5.B 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.
5.0 Quarterly Financial Report
Consideration and possible action to accept the City's Quarterly Financial Report, which
includes the Investment Reports for the City of Georgetown, Georgetown Transportation
Enhancement Corporation (GTEC), and the Georgetown Economic Development
Corporation (GEDCO) for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 -- Randi Cormack, Budget
Manager
5.D Resolution - Bond Reimbursement FY27
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution expressing official intent to
reimburse certain expenditures of the city related to capital equipment, right of way, and
the design & construction of various capital projects in an amount not to exceed
$130,762,073.00 with proceeds from bonds that will be issued in the Spring of 2027 --
Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial Officer
5.E Resolution - Heirloom Public Improvement District (PID) Preliminary Limited Offering
Memorandum
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution approving the form and
authorizing the distribution of a Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum for "City of
Georgetown, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Heirloom Public
Improvement District Major Improvement Area Project)" -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City
Manager
5.F Resolution - Heirloom PID Construction, Financing, and Reimbursement Agreement
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution approving the PID
Construction, Financing and Reimbursement Agreement between the City of
Georgetown, Texas and HEIRLOOM EAST TX, LLC, and HEIRLOOMTX, LLC, regarding the
Heirloom Public Improvement District and making related findings and determinations --
Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager, P3 Works, City of Georgetown PID Administrator
5.G Interlocal Agreement with The City of Kingsville
Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with City of
Kingsville to allow for cooperative purchasing -- Donna Cantwell, Purchasing Manager
5.1-1 Interlocal Agreement between the City of Euless and the City of Georgetown
Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Euless, Texas to allow each party to purchase goods and services from vendors selected
through the competitive process -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
5.1 Airport Rates and Fees Schedule FY2027
Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution approving the annual Airport
Rates and Fees Schedule for the Georgetown Executive Airport -- Matthew Sommerfeld,
Airport Manager, and Eric Johnson, Public Works Director
5.J Annual Amazon Contract
Consideration and possible action to approve the annual estimated expenditure for Fiscal
Year 2027 with Amazon.com to provide a variety of supplies and equipment through the
Omnia Purchasing Cooperative, Contract R- TC-17006, in an amount not to exceed
$750,000.00 and to approve an increase to $525,000.00 for the annual expenditure with
Amazon.com for Fiscal Year 2026 -- Donna Cantwell, Purchasing Manager
5.K FY27 Medical Supply Purchases
Consideration and possible action to appropriate funds and approve the purchase of
emergency medical supplies in a consolidated medical supply budget from McKesson,
Zoll, Bound Tree, Henry Schein, Stryker, Operative IQ, Life Assist, and Teleflex multiple
vendors at an amount not to exceed $550,000.00 for FY27 and authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and approve the terms and conditions of each purchase -- John
Sullivan, Fire Chief
5.L Appropriation of Water Meters with Thirkettle Corporation dba Aqua -Metric Sales
Company
Consideration and possible action to appropriate of an additional $760,000.00 with
Thirkettle Corporation dba Aqua -Metric Sales Company pursuant to Contract 26-0072-GC
for the purchase of water meters -- Chase Kluge, Water Utility Manager
5.M Ranger Facility Group Janitorial Services Contract
Consideration and possible action to approve a janitorial services agreement with Ranger
Facility Group, LLC pursuant to TIPS contract # 260504 in an amount not to exceed
$1,342,195.00 and authorizing the City Manager to approve month -to-month renewals
under the same terms and conditions -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director, and Trish
Long, Facility Services Manager
5.N Southland Industries - HVAC Maintenance
Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement Southland Industries
pursuant to Choice Partners Contract CSP 25-035MR-60 for heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC) maintenance services with an annual not to exceed amount of
$600,000.00 -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director, and Trish Long, Facility Services
Manager
S.0 DH Pace Company - Overhead Door Contract
Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement with DH Pace Company
pursuant to BuyBoard contract 757- 24 for overhead door Inspections, maintenance, and
repair with an annual not to exceed amount of $75,000.00 -- Eric Johnson, Public Works
Director, and Trish Long, Facilities Services Manager
5.P Ratification for Recreation Center Indoor Pool Replaster
Consideration and possible action to ratify an Agreement with Hancock Pool Service Inc.
pursuant to Buyboard Contract 801-26 in an amount not to exceed $197,750.00 for indoor
pool plaster services at the Recreation Center Indoor Pool -- Eric Nuner, Interim Parks and
Recreation Director
5.Q Ratification for Pedro S S Services, Inc Electric Underground Construction
Consideration and possible action to ratify the engagement of Pedro S S Serivices, Inc for
Electric Underground Construction and Maintenance Services, on a not -to -exceed basis
of $586,542.50, in connection with the GB90/GB100 Capacity Upgrades Capital
Improvement Project, which required expedited performance to meet a contractual
delivery deadline for electric service to a large Commercial & Industrial customer and to
avoid the City's exposure to liquidated damages - Richard Pajestka, Electric Engineering
and Operations Manager
5.1? Routine Airport Maintenance Grant (RAMP)
Consideration and possible action to approve the Texas Department of Transportation
Grant for Routine Airport Maintenance -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director, and
Matthew Sommerfeld, Airport Manager
5.S Itineris UMAX Application Maintenance and Support Renewal
Consideration and possible action to approve a renewal with Itineris NA, Inc. for UMAX
software licensing, SaaS support, managed services, Wrong Day Irrigation program
services, and related travel expenses in an amount not to exceed $1,045,813.32 -- Greg
Berglund, Assistant IT Director, and Chris Bryce, IT Director
53 Final Project and Financing Plan and the Amended and Restated TIF Zone Number
Six Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement for North Georgetown TIRZ
Consideration and possible action to approve the Amended and Restated TIF Zone
Number Six Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement by and among the City of
Georgetown, the Board of Directors of the City of Georgetown Tax Increment Financing
Zone Number Six and JSACQ/Georgetown, LP -- Cameron Goodman, Director of
Economic Development
5.0 FY27 Purchase of Police uniforms and equipment thru Galls, LLC BuyBoard
Cooperative 773-25
Consideration and possible action to approve police uniforms and equipment purchases
with Galls, LLC pursuant to BuyBoard Contract 773-25 in an amount not to exceed
$125,000.00 -- Cory J. Tchida, Police Chief
SY Second Reading - Civil Service Strength of Force Ordinance
Second 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
5.W Second Reading - Amendment to Ordinance No. 2021-94 for TIRZ No. 6
Second Reading of an Amendment to Ordinance No. 2021-94 designating Reinvestment
Zone Number 6 -- Cameron Goodman, Economic Development Director
5.X Second Reading - Amending Rates of Speed on Ronald Reagan Blvd
Second Reading of an Ordinance to amend sections 10.12.090 & 10.12.130 of the Code of
Ordinances related to the rates of speed on Ronald Reagan Blvd; extending the speed
limit on Westinghouse Rd within the City limits; establishing a school zone on State
Highway 195; and relocating a school zone on Woodlake Dr -- Lua Saluone, P.E.,
Transportation Manager
5.Y Second Reading - Amending Chapter 13.28 - Drainage Utility of the City of
Georgetown Code of Ordinances
Second 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
6. Legislative Regular Agenda
6.A Second Reading - Yearwood In -City MUD
Second 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 II, 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 726 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,
Woolery noted the two changes since the last reading related to acreage and closing
date.
Woolery read the Ordinance caption.
Discussion after the motion regarding Councilmember Butler's concerns about the high
cost for homeowners in the MUD.
Moved by Doug Noble; seconded by Ron Garland to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 5-1
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Doug Noble
Voting Against: Ben Butler
6.13 Second Reading - Woodside MUD Amended and Restated First Amendment to
Consent Agreement
Second 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 introduced the item and read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding the area adjacent to Shady Oaks;
the addition of more active adult residences to Sun City; concerns with the ability to
navigate the area; street connectivity; history of the development; roads not planned to
cross Berry Creek; and the location of current homes.
Discussion after the motion regarding how some residents do not want the size of Sun
City to increase; additional homes would be a strain on Sun City resources; Pulte
calculations; tax acknowledgement; agreement with Pulte and Sun City will be a private
agreement; reasons citizens have chosen to live in Sun City; and clarification on the item
on the agenda tonight.
Moved by Doug Noble; seconded by Kevin Pitts to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 4- 2
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ron Garland, and Doug Noble
Voting Against: Ben Butler, and Jake French
6.0 First and Final Reading - Ordinance for Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A
Consideration and possible action to approve on first and final reading an Ordinance
Authorizing the City of Georgetown, Texas Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A;
Pledging Certain Revenues in Support of the Bonds; Approving an Official statement and
a Paying Agent/registrar Agreement; Awarding the Sale of the Bonds; and Authorizing
Other Matters Relating to the Bonds -- Leigh Wallace, Chief Financial Officer
Wallace presented and reviewed how the bond sale was held today for utility
infrastructure projects, and then provided pricing information.
Wallace read the Ordinance caption.
The Council had no comments or questions on the item
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Doug
Noble
Voting Against: None
6.D First Reading -Ordinance amending Section 13.04.180, "Rates 8 Charges- Solid
Waste Disposal - Schedule
First Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 13.04.180, "Rates & Charges - Solid Waste
Disposal Schedule" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown -- April Haughey,
Assistant Public Works Director
Haughey presented and reviewed the monthly residential rate comparison; the
residential and commercial rate increases; and the downtown shared dumpster rate
increase.
Haughey read the Ordinance caption.
The Council had no comments or questions on the item.
Moved by Doug Noble; seconded by Kevin Pitts to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Doug
Noble
Voting Against: None
6.E First Reading - Levying Special Assessments for Heirloom PID
First Reading of an Ordinance levying special assessments for, and apportioning the costs
of, certain improvements to Property in and for the Heirloom Public Improvement
District Major Improvement Area; fixing a charge and lien against all properties within the
Major Improvement Area of the District, and the Owners thereof; providing for the
manner and method of collection of such assessments; providing for penalties and
interest on delinquent assessments; making a finding of special benefit to Property in the
District and the real and true owners thereof, and approving a Service and Assessment
Plan -- Nick Woolery, Assistant City Manager
Woolery presented and reviewed the project background, timeline, development
location, how this is an assessment ordinance related to the Service and Assessment Plan,
and the authorized improvements.
Woolery read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding the speed limits for future school
zone areas.
Moved by Amanda Parr; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, Ron Garland, and Doug
Noble
Voting Against: None
Adjournment
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