Council approves Lane Runs Business Park Phase 3 construction order; Raine Contracting lowest bidder Council approved a municipal order for construction of Lane Runs Business Park Phase 3, funded in part by KPDI rounds with local matches; Raine Contracting was named the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and council heard that the city and county already have local interest in the phase.

Georgetown City Council has greenlit the construction of Lane Runs Business Park Phase 3, igniting local interest and paving the way for new economic opportunities!

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Georgetown council weighs stormwater utility fee after study finds $25 million needs City staff presented a Strand study identifying about $25 million in stormwater needs and an annual program cost of roughly $2.6 million, equivalent to about $6 per ERU per month; council debated credits, residential impacts and whether to start small maintenance crews before seeking a dedicated fee.

Georgetown City is facing a $25 million stormwater infrastructure challenge, and the debate over a new utility fee could reshape funding for crucial maintenance and repairs.

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Georgetown considers Fire Station 4 design as staff model and funding scenarios debated Council reviewed design and staffing plans for a proposed Fire Station 4, with staff estimating $250,000 for design and $5–5.5 million for construction and apparatus; council directed staff to proceed with design RFQs while weighing hiring timelines, SAFER grant prospects and recurring personnel costs.

Georgetown City is gearing up for a major expansion with plans for a new fire station that could cost up to $5.5 million—are they prepared for the financial implications?

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Georgetown Council approves roughly $72 million utility bond package after debate over water rates and oversight The Georgetown City Council on Nov. 10 approved a Series 2025A water and sewer revenue bond ordinance authorizing about $72 million in borrowing to refinance prior debt and fund projects including AMI metering and storage/tank and trunk sewer improvements. The measure passed 6–1 after a failed attempt to table, with council and residents debating a

Georgetown City Council just approved a $72 million bond aimed at upgrading its water and sewer systems, but not without heated debates over rising rates and transparency!

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Georgetown utility plans $72 million revenue bond to finish plant work; council approves related contracts After public comments about recurring water odors and unexplained bill spikes, Georgetown Municipal Water & Sewer Service outlined a plan to issue roughly $72.03 million in revenue bonds to redeem prior notes, fund remaining wastewater-plant costs and capital projects. Council approved multiple purchase orders and the annual materials bid and held–

Georgetown residents are demanding answers about foul-smelling water and skyrocketing bills as the City Council gears up for a $72 million revenue bond plan to address these pressing issues.

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Key West Council Enforces 30-Day Rental Policy to Combat Short-Term Rentals Key West implements monthly rental requirements to reduce community turnover from short-term rentals.

Georgetown's City Council is taking bold steps to tackle short-term rentals and homelessness, inspired by successful policies from Key West.

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Georgetown targets code violations and announces Best of the Bluegrass Festival plans Georgetown addresses local code violations while promoting upcoming festival events.

Georgetown City Council is taking bold steps to ensure community safety while gearing up for the exciting Best of the Bluegrass Festival!

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City Council Approves Hydro Controls and Bell Engineering Contract for Sidewalk Improvements Council secures funding and contracts for water pressure enhancements and sidewalk design project.

Georgetown City Council just approved major upgrades, including a $33,862 investment to double water pressure and improve sidewalks for safer streets!

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City debates fire station funding amid concerns over housing and business park development Debate intensifies over fire station funding and housing development amid business park proposal concerns.

Georgetown's City Council is grappling with a controversial business park proposal that could reshape local infrastructure and housing—will they rise to the challenge or let opportunity slip away?

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