District 4 Council Member· 2025-2028
Ron Garland
Georgetown
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 22:15
- Avg per meeting
- 1:19
- Segments
- 299
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Top issues during term (20)
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.
Decisions during term (291)
Recorded while Garland was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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)
10.13.2026 City Council Minutes
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
Voting record (24)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
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
Approve minutes from the May 14, 2026 meeting
Approve Task Order CDM-26-002 with CDM Smith, Inc.
Approve Construction Contract with SSP Industries for North Lake Water Treatment Plant Zebra Mussel Mitigation Project
Approval of May 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Task Order CDM-26-002 — San Gabriel WWTP Reclaim System Improvements
Construction Contract with SSP Industries — North Lake WTP Zebra Mussel Mitigation
Approve minutes from the March 5, 2026 meeting
Recommend to Council the City of Georgetown Water Reuse Assessment Report for adoption
Recommend to Council the water and wastewater cost of service study and rate modeling for the FY2027 budget
Recommend to City Council to approve a contract with Austin Underground, Inc of Lago Vista, TX for the base bid and Alternate A for the construction of Church Street Wastewater Improvements
Recommend to City Council to approve a Special Services Agreement with FilmTec (DuPont) of Wilmington, Delaware, for membrane filtration system special services associated with Three Forks and Northla
HARC Appeal - 1103 Walnut Street (6C)
Expressed concern that overly rigid HARC decisions act as a disincentive to maintaining and investing in medium-priority historic structures.