Ben Stewart

Pro-Glass Special Use Permit

Private property investment with no direct city fiscal impact.

Economic Development Negotiations (Projects Hay, Pulse, and Z Star)

Unknown — any incentive amount was discussed in closed session and isn't public.

High-Density Multifamily Development

The project represents a significant investment in 150 new housing units.

Historic Window Replacement vs. Restoration

Restoration quotes shown to the commission ranged from about $17,600 to $31,100, versus roughly $15,900 for full replacement — so the repair-vs-replace call can swing a homeowner's budget by thousands.

FY 2027 Budget and Tax Rate

The average homestead tax bill is expected to remain stable despite the tax rate increase.

Arts and Culture Program Updates

The plan could shape future spending on arts facilities and programs, including hotel-occupancy-tax grants, but no dollar figures were set.

Cybersecurity and Competitive Matters

Ensures the protection of critical municipal assets against potentially costly cyber incidents.

Commission Training and Education

None.

Transportation Infrastructure Progress

Involves ongoing city financial commitments, including $9.5M for SH 29 West construction.

Cybersecurity and Competitive Power Matters

How large data center loads are charged affects whether other customers subsidize grid costs.

Williams Drive Enhancement Project

The FY2027 budget includes over $2 million for the Art Walk project and other infrastructure maintenance.

Southwestern University 560 & Customer Service Center Groundbreaking

Details on project costs and funding sources will be shared as development progresses.

Facade Grant Fund

Grant funding amount will be determined upon board review and approval.

Housing Advisory Board Annual Orientation and Program Review

None for this training session, though future meetings will involve CDBG and general fund allocations.

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project Implementation

About $9.5 million upfront plus roughly $14.5 million in support fees spread over 15 years, replacing an existing annual maintenance cost.

Historic Home Expansion and Demolition at 1409 Olive Street

Private property investment enhancing historic residential value.

Firefighter Labor Negotiations

Financial impacts depend on the specific labor topics and proposals discussed during the session.

Ride GTX Transit Program

Aims to narrow the funding gap that projected program costs to reach approximately $750,000 to $850,000 annually.

Library Programs and Statistics

Funded through existing library operational budgets and grants from the Friends of the Library.

Parks Capital Improvement Program

Updates were provided on capital projects and cost recovery without immediate fiscal adjustments.

Motion to move Item 5.Y to the legislative agenda

Consent agenda (excluding items 5.U, 5.V, and 5.Y)

Award of RFP 202604 — Advanced Metering Infrastructure agreement with Landis & Gyr (Item 5.Y)

Second reading — Heirloom PID assessment ordinance (Item 6.B)

Bond authorization for Heirloom PID (Item 6.C)

Eminent domain authorization — Wolf Ranch Parkway expansion (Item 6.D)

Eminent domain authorization — Memorial Drive drainage easement (Item 6.E)

First reading — temporary pilot Street Patio Program ordinance (Item 6.F)

Motion to deny — Serenity Ranch ETJ MUD consent agreement (Item 6.G)

First reading — Serenity Ranch ETJ MUD consent agreement (Item 6.G)

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Texas Commission on the Arts -- Arts Create Grant

Texas Commission on the Arts -- Performance Support Grant

Texas Commission on the Arts - Cultural District Grant

Friends of Georgetown Public Library MOU

Consultation Agreement with Breakaway Public Relations and Georgetown Convention and Visitors Bureau

PerfectMind Contract Renewal

Garden Club Fee Waiver for Community Center Rental

Third Amendment to Contract No. 22-0051 with Wastewater Transport Services, LLC

Hauling, Storing and Disposal Services Bid Rejection

Eminent domain authorization — Wolf Ranch Parkway expansion (Item 6.D)

Believed the project primarily benefits the HOA landowner that declined to sell, not an overriding citywide need.

Eminent domain authorization — Memorial Drive drainage easement (Item 6.E)

Questioned taking a drainage easement from undeveloped land now rather than when it develops.

First reading — Serenity Ranch ETJ MUD consent agreement (Item 6.G)

FY 2027 Annual Operating Budget (Item 6B)

Property Tax Rate Adoption (Item 6A)

Consent Agenda Approval

First Reading - Annual Operating Budget FY2027

First Reading - Levying the Property Tax Rate

Set Maximum Property Tax Rate for FY2027

Item 6C: First Reading of Annexation and Zoning for Nations Tract (8600 RM 2338)

Voted against the C-3 zoning proposal following extensive resident opposition.

First Reading - 2025-4-ANX - 2200 Shell Road (28.93 Acres)

Voted against the Shell Road PUD annexation and zoning request.

First Reading - 2025-12-ANX - 2200 Shell Road (14.20 Acres)

Voted against the secondary Shell Road annexation.

Development Agreement Related to 2200 Shell Road with NOVA368, LLC

Voted against the Shell Road development agreement.

Resolution Pursuant to Government Code Section 2206.053 - Wolf Ranch Parkway Road Expansion

Voted against the eminent domain resolution for Wolf Ranch Parkway.

Resolution Pursuant to Government Code Section 2206.053 - Cimarron Hills Force Main and Gravity Sewer Line Extension Project

Voted against the eminent domain resolution for Cimarron Hills.

HARC Appeal - 1103 Walnut Street (6C)