Comments, Reports, & Announcements
Comments from the Mayor - Welcome and Meeting Procedures - Proclamation for Karen Crosby and The Locker City Council Regional Board Reports Announcements - The First Readings of all budget and tax ordinances will be read tonight, August 25th, 2015 - The Second Readings of all budget and tax ordinances will be read Tuesday, September 8, 2015 - City offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2015 in observance of Labor Day - There will be normal trash collection for City of Georgetown customers on Labor Day - End of the Summer and Labor Day Outdoor Pool Information Action from Executive Session
Statutory Consent Agenda B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 -- Jessica Brettle, City Secretary C. Consideration and possible action to approve the appointment of Marvin Dorsey to the Building Standards Commission -- Mayor Dale Ross D. Consideration and possible action to approve the appointment of Ty Gipson to the Board of Directors of the Lone Star Rail District -- Mayor Dale Ross E. Consideration and possible action to authorize Specialized Public Finance, Inc. (SPFI) to proceed with the preparation of the required bond offering documents for the proposed General Obligation Bond Series 2015A planned October 2015 -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer F. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to accept the 2015 Tax Appraisal Roll for the City of Georgetown as presented by Deborah Hunt, Tax Assessor-Collector -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer G. Forwarded for the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO): Consideration and possible action to approve the Administrative Services Contract between the City of Georgetown and the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO) for the 2015/16 fiscal year -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer H. Forwarded from the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO): Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution accepting the proposed 2015/16 Budget for the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO) -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer I. Forwarded from Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with the Georgetown Independent School District for recreational programming -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager J. Forwarded from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Meridian School for recreational programming -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager K. Forwarded from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Orenda Charter School for recreational programming -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager L. Forwarded from the Georgetown Utility Advisory Board (GUS): Consideration and possible action to approve an interlocal agreement between the City of Round Rock and the City of Georgetown for the relocation of a concrete distribution pole and underground electric circuit near the intersection of Oakmont Drive and University Blvd. -- Paul Elkins, Electric Engineering Manager and Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director M. Consideration and possible action to approve an additional $70,000.00 for the purchase of emergency medical supplies from Life Assist, Inc. through a purchasing cooperative Inter- Local Agreement between the City of Georgetown and Williamson County for the remainder of fiscal year 2014-2015 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief N. Forwarded from the Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS): Consideration and possible action to approve a Water Agreement for the Ridge at Cross Creek -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Engineering Director O. Forwarded from the Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS): Consideration and possible action to approve a Water Agreement with Clearwater Ranch -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Engineering Director P. Forwarded from the Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS): Consideration and possible action to approve a Water Agreement for the Heights of Georgetown -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Engineering Director R. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution amending the bylaws for the Youth Advisory Board -- Ryan Huffman, Youth Advisory Board Liaison; Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director; and Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
Legislative Regular Agenda Forwarded from the Main Street Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to approve contracting with DecorIQ of Fate, Texas in the amount not to exceed $87,400 for the leasing, installation, maintenance, and removal of the 2015 holiday lights, the installation and maintenance of the building cornice lights, and the installation and removal of the holiday wreaths and tree -- Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager, Jack Daly, Executive Assistant, Trish Long, Facilities Superintendent and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a Rezoning from the Residential Single-family (RS) District to the General Commercial (C-3) District for 0.340 acres, containing all of Lots 7 and 8 of the North Georgetown Addition, located at 701 North Austin -- Carolyn Horner, AICP, Planner and Jordan Maddox, AICP, Principal Planner (action required)
First Reading of an Ordinance adopting the 2015/16 City of Georgetown Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2016 -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer (action required)
First Reading of an Ordinance levying a tax rate for the City of Georgetown for the tax year 2015 -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer (action required)
First Reading of an Ordinance amending § 2.08.010 "Administrative Divisions and Departments" of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer (action required)
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution ratifying the property tax increase included in the 2015/16 Annual Budget and acknowledging that the 2015 tax rate will raise more revenue from property taxes than the previous year -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer
Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Georgetown and Williamson County Regarding Emergency Medical Services-- John Sullivan, Fire Chief and David Morgan, City Manager
Consideration and possible action to approve a Mutual Assistance Agreement for Emergency Medical Services Between the City of Georgetown and Williamson County -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief and David Morgan, City Manager
Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement for Ambulance Services for the Williamson County Jail -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief and David Morgan, City Manager
Consideration and possible action to amend the Solid Waste Contract between Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) and the City of Georgetown to reflect a change in the Yard Trimmings Service to a monthly service all year around -- Jordan Fengel, Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator, Kathy Ragsdale, Conservation Services Manager and Mike Babin, Deputy General Manager of Utilities
Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC): Consideration and possible action to approve the deposit of the Award of Special Commissioners in the amount of $634,644.00 into the registry of the court in Cause No. 14- 1680-CC2, The City of Georgetown vs. 4300 S. IH-35, Ltd., Prosperity Bank and Texas Office Products & Supply – TOPS; Condemnation Proceeding in County Court at Law No. 2, Williamson County, Texas, in connection with the Southwest Bypass Road Project -- Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB): Consideration and possible action to adjust Airport Fuel Flowage Fee and to adjust the "Fee" every two years thereafter according to the Dallas, Fort Worth, TX CPI-W number -- Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB): Consideration and possible action to adjust Avgas (100LL) Fuel Margin and to adjust the "Margin" every two years thereafter according to the Dallas, Fort Worth, TX CPI-W number -- Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB): Consideration and possible action to adjust Commercial Wholesale Jet-A Fuel Margin and to adjust the "Margin" every two years thereafter according to the Dallas, Fort Worth, TX CPI-W number -- Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Second Reading of an Ordinance adopting updated land use assumptions, capital improvement plan, and impact fees -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Engineering Director (action required)
Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 2.108 regarding the Youth Advisory Board, repealing conflicting Ordinances and Resolutions, providing a severability clause, providing for publication and setting an effective date -- Ryan Huffman, Youth Advisory Board Liaison, Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director and Bridget Chapman, City Attorney (action required)
Project Updates Project Update and Status regarding American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Downtown Facilities, Downtown Parking, Lease Agreements related to City-Owned Property; EMS Transition Update; Project Updates for the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO), the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC), and the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB), and Possible Direction to staff -- David Morgan, City Manager
Public Wishing to Address Council Kathy Green, the Advocacy and Public Policy Director for the Capital Area Food Bank, would like to address the Council regarding food bank programs and hunger issues in Williamson County Perry Been would like to speak about an invitation to the annual TML dinner in San Antonio ADJOURNMENT
Comments, Reports, & Announcements
Comments from the Mayor - Welcome and Meeting Procedures - Proclamation for Karen Crosby and The Locker City Council Regional Board Reports Announcements - The First Readings of all budget and tax ordinances will be read tonight, August 25th, 2015 - The Second Readings of all budget and tax ordinances will be read Tuesday, September 8, 2015 - City offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2015 in observance of Labor Day - There will be normal trash collection for City of Georgetown customers on Labor Day - End of the Summer and Labor Day Outdoor Pool Information Action from Executive Session
Statutory Consent Agenda B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 -- Jessica Brettle, City Secretary C. Consideration and possible action to approve the appointment of Marvin Dorsey to the Building Standards Commission -- Mayor Dale Ross D. Consideration and possible action to approve the appointment of Ty Gipson to the Board of Directors of the Lone Star Rail District -- Mayor Dale Ross E. Consideration and possible action to authorize Specialized Public Finance, Inc. (SPFI) to proceed with the preparation of the required bond offering documents for the proposed General Obligation Bond Series 2015A planned October 2015 -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer F. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to accept the 2015 Tax Appraisal Roll for the City of Georgetown as presented by Deborah Hunt, Tax Assessor-Collector -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer G. Forwarded for the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO): Consideration and possible action to approve the Administrative Services Contract between the City of Georgetown and the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO) for the 2015/16 fiscal year -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer H. Forwarded from the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO): Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution accepting the proposed 2015/16 Budget for the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO) -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer I. Forwarded from Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with the Georgetown Independent School District for recreational programming -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager J. Forwarded from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Meridian School for recreational programming -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager K. Forwarded from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Orenda Charter School for recreational programming -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager L. Forwarded from the Georgetown Utility Advisory Board (GUS): Consideration and possible action to approve an interlocal agreement between the City of Round Rock and the City of Georgetown for the relocation of a concrete distribution pole and underground electric circuit near the intersection of Oakmont Drive and University Blvd. -- Paul Elkins, Electric Engineering Manager and Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director M. Consideration and possible action to approve an additional $70,000.00 for the purchase of emergency medical supplies from Life Assist, Inc. through a purchasing cooperative Inter- Local Agreement between the City of Georgetown and Williamson County for the remainder of fiscal year 2014-2015 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief N. Forwarded from the Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS): Consideration and possible action to approve a Water Agreement for the Ridge at Cross Creek -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Engineering Director O. Forwarded from the Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS): Consideration and possible action to approve a Water Agreement with Clearwater Ranch -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Engineering Director P. Forwarded from the Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS): Consideration and possible action to approve a Water Agreement for the Heights of Georgetown -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Engineering Director R. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution amending the bylaws for the Youth Advisory Board -- Ryan Huffman, Youth Advisory Board Liaison; Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director; and Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
Legislative Regular Agenda Forwarded from the Main Street Advisory Board: Consideration and possible action to approve contracting with DecorIQ of Fate, Texas in the amount not to exceed $87,400 for the leasing, installation, maintenance, and removal of the 2015 holiday lights, the installation and maintenance of the building cornice lights, and the installation and removal of the holiday wreaths and tree -- Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager, Jack Daly, Executive Assistant, Trish Long, Facilities Superintendent and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a Rezoning from the Residential Single-family (RS) District to the General Commercial (C-3) District for 0.340 acres, containing all of Lots 7 and 8 of the North Georgetown Addition, located at 701 North Austin -- Carolyn Horner, AICP, Planner and Jordan Maddox, AICP, Principal Planner (action required)
First Reading of an Ordinance adopting the 2015/16 City of Georgetown Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2016 -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer (action required)
First Reading of an Ordinance levying a tax rate for the City of Georgetown for the tax year 2015 -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer (action required)
First Reading of an Ordinance amending § 2.08.010 "Administrative Divisions and Departments" of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer (action required)
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution ratifying the property tax increase included in the 2015/16 Annual Budget and acknowledging that the 2015 tax rate will raise more revenue from property taxes than the previous year -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer
Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Georgetown and Williamson County Regarding Emergency Medical Services-- John Sullivan, Fire Chief and David Morgan, City Manager
Consideration and possible action to approve a Mutual Assistance Agreement for Emergency Medical Services Between the City of Georgetown and Williamson County -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief and David Morgan, City Manager
Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement for Ambulance Services for the Williamson County Jail -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief and David Morgan, City Manager
Consideration and possible action to amend the Solid Waste Contract between Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) and the City of Georgetown to reflect a change in the Yard Trimmings Service to a monthly service all year around -- Jordan Fengel, Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator, Kathy Ragsdale, Conservation Services Manager and Mike Babin, Deputy General Manager of Utilities
Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC): Consideration and possible action to approve the deposit of the Award of Special Commissioners in the amount of $634,644.00 into the registry of the court in Cause No. 14- 1680-CC2, The City of Georgetown vs. 4300 S. IH-35, Ltd., Prosperity Bank and Texas Office Products & Supply – TOPS; Condemnation Proceeding in County Court at Law No. 2, Williamson County, Texas, in connection with the Southwest Bypass Road Project -- Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB): Consideration and possible action to adjust Airport Fuel Flowage Fee and to adjust the "Fee" every two years thereafter according to the Dallas, Fort Worth, TX CPI-W number -- Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB): Consideration and possible action to adjust Avgas (100LL) Fuel Margin and to adjust the "Margin" every two years thereafter according to the Dallas, Fort Worth, TX CPI-W number -- Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB): Consideration and possible action to adjust Commercial Wholesale Jet-A Fuel Margin and to adjust the "Margin" every two years thereafter according to the Dallas, Fort Worth, TX CPI-W number -- Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Second Reading of an Ordinance adopting updated land use assumptions, capital improvement plan, and impact fees -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Engineering Director (action required)
Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 2.108 regarding the Youth Advisory Board, repealing conflicting Ordinances and Resolutions, providing a severability clause, providing for publication and setting an effective date -- Ryan Huffman, Youth Advisory Board Liaison, Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director and Bridget Chapman, City Attorney (action required)
Project Updates Project Update and Status regarding American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Downtown Facilities, Downtown Parking, Lease Agreements related to City-Owned Property; EMS Transition Update; Project Updates for the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO), the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC), and the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB), and Possible Direction to staff -- David Morgan, City Manager
Public Wishing to Address Council Kathy Green, the Advocacy and Public Policy Director for the Capital Area Food Bank, would like to address the Council regarding food bank programs and hunger issues in Williamson County Perry Been would like to speak about an invitation to the annual TML dinner in San Antonio ADJOURNMENT