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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Georgetown public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Annexation of Property
25 acres on Rabbit Hill Road near I-35 would come into city limits as Intensive Industrial, setting up four office/warehouse buildings. Annexation means the city gains property tax revenue and regulatory control over land that's currently in the ETJ.
Eminent Domain Litigation Concerns
Memorial Drive is being rebuilt and widened from River Chase Boulevard to Wolf Lakes Drive. The council authorized eminent domain for a drainage easement on nearby raw land so stormwater from the wider road can reach the floodplain.
Historic Window Replacement vs. Restoration
Georgetown's design guidelines say deteriorated historic materials should be repaired when possible and replaced in kind when not — but homeowners often want modern replacements for energy efficiency and cost. The commission is considering a Window Policy Guide and a required window inventory form to make the review process clearer for applicants.
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Amendments (2026-1-CPA)
Five map changes covering roughly 4,700 acres would set the stage for future housing and development, including converting quarry and rural land north of Reagan Boulevard and designating the county justice campus site as Institutional. The commission split: yes on Areas 1-3, no on Areas 4 and 5 after neighbors pushed back on density and roads.
Northlands Water Reclamation Facility Rezoning (2026-7-REZ)
The city is rezoning a 20.5-acre site off Ronald Reagan Boulevard to Public Facility use to accommodate the expansion of the Northlands Water Reclamation Facility, ensuring adequate wastewater infrastructure for growing neighborhoods.
Cybersecurity and Competitive Power Matters
Staff explained new state directives on large data center loads issued to PUC and ERCOT, and how Georgetown handles big-load customers and cost recovery.
Cybersecurity and Competitive Matters
Board members will review confidential security updates and risk management strategies to protect the municipal electric grid from digital threats.
$50 Million Utility Revenue Bond Sale for Water Initiative
The council is reviewing ordinances to issue utility system revenue bonds, including a $29 million low-interest bond with the Texas Water Development Board for water treatment and distribution improvements.
Georgetown Regional Water Initiative
The city secured $46 million in low-interest and deferred loans from the state water board to fund critical water transmission and treatment infrastructure, saving ratepayers millions.
Pro-Glass Special Use Permit
An application to rezone two parcels on South Austin Avenue and West 24th Street from neighborhood and local commercial to general commercial to bring an existing auto repair and glass business into code compliance and permit its expansion onto an adjacent lot.