Georgetown City Council Meeting – April 13, 2026

The City of Georgetown held a City Council meeting on April 13, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement topics included the approval of a municipal order for traffic calming speed tables and a budget transfer to purchase an additional 800 tons of road salt at a locked-in price of $105 per ton from Morton Salt, anticipating price increases in the upcoming reverse salt auction. The council also addressed ongoing investigations into customer water usage issues with the Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service (GMWSS), passing a motion to have the water company send detailed letters to affected customers and encourage further communication. Additionally, the council approved participation in a national opioid settlement expected to bring approximately $4,600 to the city, designated for opioid abatement efforts. Other agenda items included event approvals, a historical marker application, and discussions on stormwater infrastructure maintenance and capital improvement needs. The finance committee reported on upcoming budget amendments and departmental budget requests for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Overall, the meeting focused on operational procurement decisions, budget management, and infrastructure maintenance planning.