Comments, Reports, & Announcements
Comments from the Mayor - Welcome and Meeting Procedures City Council Regional Board Reports Announcements - The second public meeting to review conceptual plans for Downtown West will be held tomorrow, August 12th at 5:30 PM in the Friends Room at the Georgetown Public Library - The second Public Hearing on the proposed tax rate is scheduled for August 18, 2015 - The Public Hearing on the FY 2015/16 Budget is scheduled for August 18, 2015 - The First Readings of all Budget and Tax Ordinances are scheduled for August 25, 2015 - The Second Readings of all Budget and Tax Ordinances are scheduled for September 8, 2015 - A Downtown West meeting, hosted by the City, will be held Wednesday, August 12th at 6:30 PM in the Friends room at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that may be acted upon with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda. B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 -- Jessica Brettle, City Secretary C. Consideration and possible action to approve the appointment of Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, Bill Stump, Chair of the Utility Systems Advisory Board, David Morgan, City Manager and Anna Eby, Councilmember District 1 to the South Georgetown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Advisory Board –- Mayor Dale Ross D. Consideration and possible action to approve the appointment of David Morgan, City Manager, to the Williams Drive Gateway Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Advisory Board -- Mayor Dale Ross E. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing a Multiple Use Agreement (MUA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) concerning the construction of a sidewalk within the University Avenue right of way between Interstate 35 and Hart Street and confirming the city’s intent to maintain the sidewalk and comply with the terms of the MUA and establishing an effective date -- Jennifer C. Bills, AICP, Housing Coordinator, Bill Dryden, P.E. Transportation Engineer and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director F. 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, 2015 -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer and Lisa Haines, Controller G. Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute a Special Warranty Deed to convey real property pursuant to an Agreement and Lease for the Development of the Reedholm Instruments Co. Project dated May 22, 1996 between the City of Georgetown, Texas and Reedholm Instruments Co. -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager and Bridget Chapman, City Attorney H. Forwarded from General Government & Finance Advisory (GGAF): Consideration and possible action to approve the City contract with JP Morgan Chase for depository services for a two year period beginning September 1, 2015, with an annual option to renew for up to three additional one-year terms -- Lisa Haines, Controller and Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer I. Forwarded from General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of three (3) Phillips HeartStart MRx ALS Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillators from Phillips Healthcare through the purchasing cooperative Inter-local agreement with Williamson County in the amount of $74,678.00 for three (3) units -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief J. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Consideration and possible action to approve contracting with Cox Mclain Environmental Consulting, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $ 90,698.00 for an update to the 1984 and 2007 City of Georgetown Historic Resource Survey and an amount not to exceed $ 9,302.00 for property owner notification -- Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager K. Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with the Georgetown Independent School District regarding Tennis Instruction -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance adopting updated land use assumptions, capital improvement plan, and impact fees -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Engineering Director (action required)
First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas granting to American Medical Response of Texas, Inc. a franchise to operate a medical transfer service -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief (action required)
First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas granting to Acadian Ambulance Service of Texas, LLC a franchise to operate a medical transfer service -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief (action required)
First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas granting to Serenity EMS, LLC, DBA Ameristat Ambulance, a franchise to operate a medical transfer service -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief (action required)
Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of recommendations of the Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Advisory Board for the allocation of grants for FY 2015-16 and additional recommendations for the Policies and Guidelines, Application and Reporting Processes -- C.O. Smith, SPCS Advisory Board Chair and Shirley Rinn, Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Consideration and possible action regarding a Resolution granting an exception to the use restrictions included in the special warranty deed dated December 17, 2013, conveying the property located at 610 North Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas -- David Morgan, City Manager and Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution finding public convenience and necessity and authorizing eminent domain proceedings, if necessary, for the acquisition of real property from Inner Peace, LLC to effectuate certain public road and utility infrastructure improvements on Southeast Inner Loop at FM 1460 -- Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution finding public convenience and necessity and authorizing eminent domain proceedings, if necessary, for the acquisition of real property from Alan G. Lowy, as Trustee, Lorraine M. Lowy Trust FBO Alan G. Lowy, to effectuate certain public road and utility infrastructure improvements on Southeast Inner Loop at FM 1460 -- Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution finding public convenience and necessity and authorizing eminent domain proceedings, if necessary, for the acquisition of real property from Michael T. Novick, as Trustee of the Michael Todd Novick Living Trust dated August 22, 1990, to effectuate certain public road and utility infrastructure improvements on Southeast Inner Loop at FM 1460 -- Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution finding public convenience and necessity and authorizing eminent domain proceedings, if necessary, for the acquisition of real property from Kenneth J. Horak, as Trustee of the Horak Living Trust dated March 11, 2008, to effectuate certain public road and utility infrastructure improvements on Southeast Inner Loop at FM 1460 -- Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
First 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)
Consideration and possible action to direct Staff to construct an agreement with the Williamson Museum for a collaborative effort to design, build, and display a statue of Dan Moody on The Square. The framework should be such that the Williamson Museum is the lead agency and responsible for fund raising, design and securing placement of the statute on The Square. The City would match the funds raised, dollar for dollar, up to a maximum amount of $25,000 and the fundraising period would end no later than September 30, 2016 -- Steve Fought, Councilmember District 4
Consideration and possible action to appoint a Chair for the August 18, 2015 Special Public Hearing due to the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem -- Mayor Dale Ross
Project Update and Status regarding American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Downtown Facilities, Downtown Parking, Lease Agreements related to City-Owned Property; 2015/16 Annual Budget Update; 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 Adjournment
Comments, Reports, & Announcements
Comments from the Mayor - Welcome and Meeting Procedures City Council Regional Board Reports Announcements - The second public meeting to review conceptual plans for Downtown West will be held tomorrow, August 12th at 5:30 PM in the Friends Room at the Georgetown Public Library - The second Public Hearing on the proposed tax rate is scheduled for August 18, 2015 - The Public Hearing on the FY 2015/16 Budget is scheduled for August 18, 2015 - The First Readings of all Budget and Tax Ordinances are scheduled for August 25, 2015 - The Second Readings of all Budget and Tax Ordinances are scheduled for September 8, 2015 - A Downtown West meeting, hosted by the City, will be held Wednesday, August 12th at 6:30 PM in the Friends room at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that may be acted upon with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda. B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 -- Jessica Brettle, City Secretary C. Consideration and possible action to approve the appointment of Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, Bill Stump, Chair of the Utility Systems Advisory Board, David Morgan, City Manager and Anna Eby, Councilmember District 1 to the South Georgetown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Advisory Board –- Mayor Dale Ross D. Consideration and possible action to approve the appointment of David Morgan, City Manager, to the Williams Drive Gateway Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Advisory Board -- Mayor Dale Ross E. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing a Multiple Use Agreement (MUA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) concerning the construction of a sidewalk within the University Avenue right of way between Interstate 35 and Hart Street and confirming the city’s intent to maintain the sidewalk and comply with the terms of the MUA and establishing an effective date -- Jennifer C. Bills, AICP, Housing Coordinator, Bill Dryden, P.E. Transportation Engineer and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director F. 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, 2015 -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer and Lisa Haines, Controller G. Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute a Special Warranty Deed to convey real property pursuant to an Agreement and Lease for the Development of the Reedholm Instruments Co. Project dated May 22, 1996 between the City of Georgetown, Texas and Reedholm Instruments Co. -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager and Bridget Chapman, City Attorney H. Forwarded from General Government & Finance Advisory (GGAF): Consideration and possible action to approve the City contract with JP Morgan Chase for depository services for a two year period beginning September 1, 2015, with an annual option to renew for up to three additional one-year terms -- Lisa Haines, Controller and Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer I. Forwarded from General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of three (3) Phillips HeartStart MRx ALS Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillators from Phillips Healthcare through the purchasing cooperative Inter-local agreement with Williamson County in the amount of $74,678.00 for three (3) units -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief J. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Consideration and possible action to approve contracting with Cox Mclain Environmental Consulting, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $ 90,698.00 for an update to the 1984 and 2007 City of Georgetown Historic Resource Survey and an amount not to exceed $ 9,302.00 for property owner notification -- Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager K. Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with the Georgetown Independent School District regarding Tennis Instruction -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance adopting updated land use assumptions, capital improvement plan, and impact fees -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Engineering Director (action required)
First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas granting to American Medical Response of Texas, Inc. a franchise to operate a medical transfer service -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief (action required)
First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas granting to Acadian Ambulance Service of Texas, LLC a franchise to operate a medical transfer service -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief (action required)
First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas granting to Serenity EMS, LLC, DBA Ameristat Ambulance, a franchise to operate a medical transfer service -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief (action required)
Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of recommendations of the Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Advisory Board for the allocation of grants for FY 2015-16 and additional recommendations for the Policies and Guidelines, Application and Reporting Processes -- C.O. Smith, SPCS Advisory Board Chair and Shirley Rinn, Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Consideration and possible action regarding a Resolution granting an exception to the use restrictions included in the special warranty deed dated December 17, 2013, conveying the property located at 610 North Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas -- David Morgan, City Manager and Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution finding public convenience and necessity and authorizing eminent domain proceedings, if necessary, for the acquisition of real property from Inner Peace, LLC to effectuate certain public road and utility infrastructure improvements on Southeast Inner Loop at FM 1460 -- Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution finding public convenience and necessity and authorizing eminent domain proceedings, if necessary, for the acquisition of real property from Alan G. Lowy, as Trustee, Lorraine M. Lowy Trust FBO Alan G. Lowy, to effectuate certain public road and utility infrastructure improvements on Southeast Inner Loop at FM 1460 -- Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution finding public convenience and necessity and authorizing eminent domain proceedings, if necessary, for the acquisition of real property from Michael T. Novick, as Trustee of the Michael Todd Novick Living Trust dated August 22, 1990, to effectuate certain public road and utility infrastructure improvements on Southeast Inner Loop at FM 1460 -- Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution finding public convenience and necessity and authorizing eminent domain proceedings, if necessary, for the acquisition of real property from Kenneth J. Horak, as Trustee of the Horak Living Trust dated March 11, 2008, to effectuate certain public road and utility infrastructure improvements on Southeast Inner Loop at FM 1460 -- Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
First 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)
Consideration and possible action to direct Staff to construct an agreement with the Williamson Museum for a collaborative effort to design, build, and display a statue of Dan Moody on The Square. The framework should be such that the Williamson Museum is the lead agency and responsible for fund raising, design and securing placement of the statute on The Square. The City would match the funds raised, dollar for dollar, up to a maximum amount of $25,000 and the fundraising period would end no later than September 30, 2016 -- Steve Fought, Councilmember District 4
Consideration and possible action to appoint a Chair for the August 18, 2015 Special Public Hearing due to the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem -- Mayor Dale Ross
Project Update and Status regarding American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Downtown Facilities, Downtown Parking, Lease Agreements related to City-Owned Property; 2015/16 Annual Budget Update; 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 Adjournment