Georgetown City Council Meeting - August 24, 2026

The City of Georgetown held a City Council meeting on August 24, 2026, with significant discussions focused on procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement topics included the approval of a $300,000 city contribution toward a pump station upgrade as part of an affordable housing development project applying for low-income housing tax credits. The council debated the timing and community involvement in this project, ultimately scheduling a special called meeting on September 3, 2026, to further discuss and vote on the matter. Additionally, the council approved a municipal order to renew a certificate of deposit with Stockyard Bank for 15 months at a projected 4% rate. Public works updates included plans to go out for bids on sidewalk projects and a contract for CCTV sewer cleanout. The council also approved a resolution to sell land in the Lanes Run Business Park to support economic development, with infrastructure costs reimbursed from sales proceeds. Other procurement-related discussions involved the purchase and deployment of a fire extinguisher training prop and the consideration of a policy to regulate data centers within city limits. The meeting also covered financial goals such as implementing a purchasing card system and ongoing capital project tracking. A Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant application requiring a 25% match was approved by the council. Overall, the meeting addressed multiple procurement decisions, budget allocations, and capital improvement projects critical to the city's development and services.