Georgetown boards set stage for water rates, construction contracts, and land-use reviews
Georgetown's City Council and advisory boards convened the week of July 22, 2026, with agendas covering water and wastewater rate increases, millions in construction contracts, and several land-use and historic-review items. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available. The items below reflect what each body was scheduled to consider.
City Council — July 22
The Council agenda included second readings for both a water rate increase and associated fees and a wastewater rate increase. If approved, these would affect what residents pay for water and sewer service.
The Council was also scheduled to vote on two construction contracts:
- D B Wood Phase II Part A — $5,800,000.00
- Saddle Creek Lift Station Phase II — $606,635.21
A resolution for an Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for Stadium Drive and NE Inner Loop was also listed. The agenda noted additional discussion items on health districts, MUD expansion, and utility policies.
Planning and Zoning Commission — July 22
The Commission was set to hold public hearings on two special use permits:
- A permanent mobile food vendor at 750 South Interstate Highway 35
- A car wash at 2815 North Austin Avenue
The Commission also planned to review the Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) 2026 2nd Quarter Semi-Annual Report and provide a recommendation to City Council. Transportation impact fees are charged to new development to help fund road infrastructure.
Meet and Confer — July 23
The Georgetown Meet and Confer committee was scheduled to discuss the Meet and Confer process with the Georgetown Association of Professional Fire Fighters. The agenda listed only this discussion item plus a standard public comment period. No specific proposals or votes were listed.
Historic and Architectural Review Commission — July 24
HARC was set to conduct a conceptual review of a Certificate of Appropriateness (2026-33-COA) for new construction and a fence at 1202 Laurel Street. The agenda noted the project does not match overlay district guidelines, meaning the Commission's review would weigh whether to advance it despite that mismatch.
The Commission was also scheduled to approve minutes from its June 11, 2026 regular meeting and hold a training session led by the City Attorney's Office and Planning staff.
What this means for residents
The water and wastewater rate items on second reading are the most consequential for household budgets, as they would directly affect utility bills. The construction contracts — totaling more than $6.4 million combined — represent committed spending on local infrastructure. The special use permit hearings could determine new commercial activity at specific addresses along the I-35 corridor and North Austin Avenue.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the City of Georgetown's official calendar for newly posted agendas.