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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Georgetown public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project Implementation
The city's 13-14 year old electric meter system is past its useful life and no longer supported. The council approved a $9.5 million contract with Landis & Gyr to swap out all 36,000 meters over two years, with about five minutes of power interruption per customer during exchange.
Cedar Hollow Waterline Replacement Project
A $1.28 million contract would move an aging wastewater main out of residents' backyards into Church Street, making it far easier and safer to maintain.
Electric Utility Monthly Operations and Financial Performance
The utility reported fewer outages thanks to improved troubleshooting and maintenance, plus a strong safety streak — over 1,185 days without an OSHA-reportable event. Streetlight repairs are averaging one-day turnaround.
Saddle Creek Lift Station Phase II Improvements
The city is planning upgrades to the Saddle Creek Lift Station to support growing wastewater flows along the SH 130 corridor. The project involves upsizing pump impellers, adding a third pump, and improving electrical and piping systems.
Pecan Branch Water Reclamation Facility Annexation and Rezoning
The city is annexing its own 47-acre site on FM 971 to build a water reclamation plant that will serve future development in northeast Georgetown.
Electric Line Extension Policy & Plant Investment Fees
The utility wants to update its pole attachment standards and fees so companies attaching equipment to city poles pay the full cost of inspections and make-ready work. Council takes it up in July.
San Gabriel Reclaimed Water System Improvements
The board recommended a reuse assessment outlining projects that could supply 4.5 to 22.3 million gallons per day of reclaimed water over the next 50 years, reducing demand on potable supplies.
North Lake Water Treatment Plant Zebra Mussel Mitigation
Zebra mussels — an invasive species common in Texas lakes — can clog the intake that feeds the North Lake water treatment plant. The city has been using a temporary chemical treatment; a $2.04 million contract with SSP Industries would build a permanent fix to keep drinking water flowing reliably.
FY2027 Water and Wastewater Rate Increases
The board recommended a rate model that would raise the average customer's combined bill by about $11 a month starting October 1, 2026, to fund major water supply and treatment projects. More increases are forecast over the next five years.