Special Called Georgetown City Council Meeting – July 27, 2026

The City of Georgetown held a Special Called City Council Meeting on July 27, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included approval of a $79,000 contract for an IT needs assessment with a firm experienced in municipal government IT services, and multiple municipal orders related to public safety technology upgrades, such as assisted dispatching and logging recorders, a cloud-based records management system from Tyler Technologies, and an updated Carbine 911 phone system with cloud capabilities. The council also approved a three-year software renewal agreement for Visual Inter Intelligence portfolio support and maintenance. Additionally, a $1 million reinvestment with Stockyard Bank was authorized. Budget amendments totaling over $1.2 million were presented, primarily for carryover items and insurance premium increases. The council discussed and approved grant applications for drone and radio microphone equipment for emergency services. A detailed presentation was given on the use, benefits, and privacy safeguards of Flock license plate reader (LPR) technology, which the police department uses for crime solving and public safety, including data retention policies and audit mechanisms to prevent misuse. The meeting also included approvals for various community event permits and proclamations, as well as updates on public works projects and human resources initiatives related to employee healthcare services.