Documents
Listing of articles from April, 2009
Adult Health Disclosure/Release Form
Below is a waiver for all adults (those 18 & older) that must be completed in order to participate in our Adventure Programs and/or the Challenge Course.
Adult Health Disclosure/Release Form
Posted in Parks & Recreation |
Adventure Camp Guidelines
Below are guidelines for participants enrolled in Parks & Recreation Adventure Camps.
Adventure Camp Guidelines
Posted in Parks & Recreation |
Adventure Camp Packing List
Below is a suggested packing list for participants enrolled in Adventure Camp.
Adventure Camp Packing List
Posted in Parks & Recreation |
Capital Improvement Projects
This plan is intended to present a comprehensive management summary of the capital improvements that will be required over the next five years to continue to provide the citizens with a responsive delivery of utility, transportation, parks, recreation, public safety and other City services.
Introduction
Water Services- Water
Water Services – Wastewater
Water Services – Irrigation
Transportation
Stormwater Drainage Utility
Energy Services
General [...]
Posted in City Facilities, Financial, Transportation, Utilities |
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Download this brochure to find out about the effect of carbon monoxide, the symptoms of CO poisoning, and action plans you can take to protect yourself.
Carbon Monoxide Brochure
Posted in Public Safety |
Citizen Quality of Life Survey
The Citizen Quality of Life Survey acts as a “Report Card” on how well the City has managed community resources. It provides feedback to City Council, helps to identify community needs and wants as well as identify trends and assist Council in allocating future budget resources.
Attached below are the results of the survey.
2008 Citizen Quality [...]
Posted in Around Georgetown, City Government |
City Limits ETJ
Use the map below to determine if you are inside the City Limits for Georgetown, Texas or within the City’s extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Often whether or not you qualify for city services is determined by whether you are within these city limits.
City Limits & ETJ
Posted in Animal Shelter, Business, City Government, Development, Maps, Utilities |
City Website Tour
The purpose of the document below is to give a quick overview of some of the features you can find on the City of Georgetown collection of websites.
City Website Tour
Posted in Education |
Community Center Rental Information
The following document has rental information for the Georgetown Community Center.
Community Center Rental Information
Posted in Parks & Recreation |
Construction Specifications
The City of Georgetown and Georgetown Utility Systems has issued the Second Edition Version Three of the Construction Specifications and Standards. As of January 12, 2004, infrastructure and public improvements projects, as required by the City Engineer, follow the latest adopted set of specifications and standards. The current specifications and standards were adopted June 21, [...]
Read more...Posted in Development, Utilities |
Cupid’s Chase Race Map
Attached is a map showing the Cupid’s Chase 6K course that winds along the Rivery Trail into San Gabriel Park and returns.
Cupids Chase Race Map
Posted in Maps, Parks & Recreation, Public Events |
Downtown Design Guidelines
This document provides guidance for improvements to properties and work within the Downtown and Old Town Historic Overlay Districts in Georgetown, Texas. The guidelines are for property owners planning exterior alterations, additions to or the rehabilitation of existing buildings. They also apply to the design of new buildings.
Purpose of the Design Guidelines
Architectural Resources of Georgetown
Principes for [...]
Posted in Business, Development, Downtown, Historic Preservation, Long Range Planning |
Downtown Georgetown Reinvestment Zone Map
Posted in Business, Development, Historic Preservation, Maps |
Drainage Criteria Manual
The City of Georgetown and Georgetown Utility Systems has issued the First Edition Version Two of the Drainage Criteria Manual. As of January 12, 2004, infrastructure and public improvements projects, as required by the City Engineer, follow the latest adopted set of drainage design criteria. The latest Drainage Criteria Manual (DCM) can be purchased at [...]
Read more...Posted in Development, Utilities |
Edwards Aquifer Map
The purpose of this map is to show an overlay of protection zones meant to ensure the quality of water in the Edwards Aquifer.
Edwards Aquifer Map
Posted in Inspections and Permits, Long Range Planning, Maps |
Electric Load Analysis
Electric Load Analysis – Single-Family Residential
Multi-Family Site Plan Electric Analysis Application
Multi-Family Electric Load Analysis Application
Electric Load Analysis Application – Commercial Service
Electric Load Analysis – Subdivision
Posted in Inspections and Permits |
Electric Service Areas – All Georgetown Providers
This map is a graphical representation of the service area of the local electric providers.
Electric Service Areas Map
Emergency Service District
An Emergency Services District (ESD), under the Texas Health and Safety Code; Chapter 775, is a geographical area supported by taxes to provide emergency services within the area that is governed by a County appointed Commission.
Emergency Service Districts are created to allow for improvements in rural fire protection areas and intended to build a partnership [...]
Posted in Maps, Public Safety |
Employee Benefits Guide
The following publication explains the benefits choices available to City of Georgetown employees.
Employee Benefits Guide
Posted in Human Resources |
Equestrian Center at Garey Park
Below is a drawing of the proposed layout of the Equestrian Center at Garey Park.
Equestrian Center
Posted in Parks & Recreation |
Event Room Rental Flyer
Posted in Parks & Recreation |
Facade & Sign Reimbursement Grant
The Georgetown Main Street Facade & Sign Reimbursement Grant Program is an economic incentive to help ’enhance the unique character of the downtown through historic preservation and makes an effort to keep commercial storefronts aesthetically appealing in order to attract customers. This incentive entails the City of Georgetown providing assistance to property owners, and in some situations, tenants,’ for [...]
Read more...Posted in Business, Downtown, Historic Preservation |
Fire Department Ride Along Program
As an observer the citizens can gain first hand experience on what it is like to be a firefighter. Citizen can ride out any day between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. Complete one of the applications below to qualify for this program.
Ride Along Program – Adult
Ride Along Program – Minor
Posted in Community Programs, Public Safety |
Fishing Derby Flyer
Check out our Fishing Derby flyer with all the information you need about the event!
Fishing Derby Flyer
Posted in Parks & Recreation |
Fishing Derby Rules
Please review the rules below for the Annual Catfish Fishing Derby.
Fishing Derby Rules
Posted in Parks & Recreation |
Floodplain Management Permit Application
Posted in Development, Inspections and Permits |
Fly Friendly Program
In order to continue to serve your aviation needs and be responsive to the concerns of our neighbors, the City has developed a voluntary noise control and safety program.
This program was developed with the participation of the Airport businesses, pilots, neighborhood representatives, the Aircraft Owners and Pilot’s Association (AOPA), Texas Department of Transportation, the Airport [...]
Posted in Airport, Public Safety, Transportation |
FMFR Application
The Failure To Maintain Financial Responsibility Form is to be filled out and returned to Municipal Court when you receive a traffic ticket and do not produce proof of insurance. This is also used to verify that you were covered by insurance while driving another person’s car.
Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility Application
FMFR Application Instructions
Posted in Bills & Payments, Court / Legal Forms, Public Safety |
Forged Check Reporting Form
If you own or operate a business and receive a forged check and would like it entered into record for investigation, complete this form and return it with the check in question to the City of Georgetown Police Department.
Forgery Report
Posted in Public Safety |
Garbage Collection Routes
The map below graphically represents the different routes traveled by the City-contracted garbage collector over the course of the week.
Daily Collection Routes Effective 12-08
Garey Park Master Plan
Posted in Parks & Recreation |
Georgetown Electric Service Area Map (CCN)
This map shows the area in which the City of Georgetown is the only legal provider of electricity, though determination of whether the City will provide service depends on existing infrastructure and capacity.
Georgetown Electric Service Area Map
Georgetown Recreation Center Membership Rates
Below is a link to the membership rates for the Georgetown Recreation Center effective Jan. 1, 2009.
Recreation Center Membership Rates
Posted in Parks & Recreation |
Georgetown Trails Map
Below is a master map of the hike and bike trails in San Gabriel Park. This map includes various trails and loops within the park, as well as their corresponding distances.
Georgetown Trails Map
Posted in Maps, Parks & Recreation |
Georgetown Water Service Area (CCN)
This map shows the area in which the City of Georgetown is legally allowed to serve water, though determination of whether the City will provide water service depends on existing infrastructure and capacity.
Georgetown Water Service Area Map
Read more...Posted in Business, Development, Maps, Utilities |
Goodwater Loop at Lake Georgetown
Below is a map of the Goodwater Loop of the San Gabriel River Trail at Lake Georgetown. It is a 28-mile trail that passes through rugged terrain and completely circles the lake.
Goodwater Loop at Lake Georgetown
Posted in Maps, Parks & Recreation |
Group Tour – Sample Itinerary
The following document gives an example itinerary for visitors to Georgetown of the key spots to visit.
Sample Itinerary
Posted in Around Georgetown |
Heritage Tree Removal or Pruning Application
The Heritage Tree Removal or Pruning Application (application) is a mandatory form that must be provided to the City of Georgetown Urban Forester by any developer or land owner wanting to prune or remove a heritage tree for any development project that falls under Section 11.03.080 of the City of Georgetown’s Unified Development Code (UDC). [...]
Read more...Posted in Development, Historic Preservation |
Hike & Bike Trails Map
The following map shows the hike & bike trails within the City of Georgetown as well as the Army Corps of Engineers trail system around Lake Georgetown.
Hike & Bike Trails
Posted in Maps, Parks & Recreation |
HOT Funds Reimbursement Grant Application
The City of Georgetown collects a Local Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) from hotels, motels and bed & breakfasts. The Office of Attorney General provides a set of rules that state how the revenue from the HOT may be used.
HOT Funds Reimbursement Grant Application
Posted in Community Programs, Development, Downtown, Historic Preservation |
Indoor Pool Schedule
Posted in Parks & Recreation |
Irrigation Backflow Prevention Application
A lawn sprinkler permit is required before you install any lawn irrigation system which you permanently connect to the City’s water supply. A lawn sprinkler permit is not required when making repairs to the piping of an existing lawn irrigation system unless the back-flow prevention device is being replaced.
Irrigation Backflow Prevention Application
Posted in Development, Inspections and Permits |
ISO Ratings Explained
An ISO rating is set by the Insurance Service Office and is based off of data supplied to them in part by the Fire Departments that serve the area. Your ISO rating will help your insurance carrier determine the rate at which to charge to cover your home, business, etc.
ISO Ratings Explained
Posted in Public Safety |
Judgment of Deferred Disposition
Deferred Disposition is a type of probation that may be available to eligible defendants upon recommendation by the prosecutor or at the discretion of the court.
If the period of probation is completed by the defendant without any violation of the conditions of probation, at the end of the probationary period the charge will be dismissed [...]
Posted in Bills & Payments, Court / Legal Forms, Public Safety |
Kid City Summer Camp Registration Form
Below is the 2009 registration form for Kid City Summer Camp.
2009 Kid City Registration Form
Posted in Parks & Recreation |
Landowner’s Bill of Rights
This Bill of Rights applies to any attempt by the government or a private entity to take your
property. The contents of this Bill of Rights are prescribed by the Texas Legislature in Texas
Government Code Sec. 402.031 and Chapter 21 of the Texas Property Code.
Landowners Bill of Rights
For a link to the Attorney General’s page that [...]
Posted in City Government, Transportation, Utilities |
Layout of Grounds
Posted in Parks & Recreation |
Library Photographic Policies
The Georgetown Public Library makes its pictorial materials widely available while carefully maintaining the physical and intellectual integrity of the historic materials. Patrons are welcome to make reproductions of our collection for personal use. We do ask that patrons comply with the following policies that are outlined in the attachment below:
Photograph Policy
Posted in Library |
Mailing Address Change for Utilities
Submit this form to update our records so that we send the utility account information to the correct address.
Mailing Address Change Form – Utility Billing
Posted in Bills & Payments, Utilities |
Media Use Policy
This publication is meant to define the usage and scope of City of Georgetown Media, including City web sites, cable access channel, City Reporter newsletter, and messages inserted into City of Georgetown utility bills.
Media Use Policy
Posted in City Government |
Meeting Room Facilities Fees & Policies
The Georgetown Public Library has a variety of meeting rooms. Some require a rental fee, while others are free. Free rooms are available only when the library is open, but rented rooms are available everyday from 8:00 AM until 11:00 PM.
Click on the link to download the fee schedule for the Georgetown Public Library Meeting [...]
Posted in City Facilities, Library |
Meeting Room Layouts
Attached is a graphical representation of the Georgetown Public Library Meeting Rooms. This guide is meant to aid event planners in knowing the capability of our meeting rooms.
Meeting Room Layouts
Posted in Library |
Memorial Tree, Memorial Bench Program
Use the form below to purchase a memorial plaque as well as a tree or bench to be placed within a City of Georgetown Park.
Memorial Tree and Bench Program
Posted in Parks & Recreation |
Meter Test
Complete the application below to request that an independent meter test company will test your utility meter to determine if it is faulty. If the meter test results in a defective meter, the City of Georgetown will pay for the testing and an adjustment will be applied to the account. If the meter test indicates [...]
Read more...Posted in Bills & Payments, Utilities |
Minor Health Disclosure/Release Form
Below is a waiver for all minors (those under 18) that must be completed in order to participate in our Adventure Programs and/or the Challenge Course.
Minor Health Disclosure/Release Form
Posted in Parks & Recreation |
Moderation Policy
‘Moderation’ is the practice of reviewing user input for a list of criteria designed to create a comfortable, safe environment in which our readers can exchange intelligent and informed commentary that enhances the exchange of ideas. ‘Moderator’ is the term for someone who is responsible for making sure that the discussion rules are respected. Moderators [...]
Read more...Posted in City Government |
National Night Out Event Application
National Night Out is a program that the Georgetown Police Department has been actively involved in for more than 10 years. Annually, people nation-wide are encouraged to turn on their porch lights and go out and meet their neighbors. The intention is to build strong neighborhood unity to demonstrate an active stance against criminal activity.
National [...]
Posted in Community Programs, Public Safety |
New Program Information Form
Have an idea about a new Senior Adult or Youth Program that you would like teach? Please fill out the form below and return it to the Recreation Center. The form can also be emailed to Robert Staton at rstaton@georgetowntx.org for Senior Adult Programs; or Brenda Culver at bculver@georgetowntx.org for Youth Programs.
Senior Adult/Youth New Program [...]
Posted in Parks & Recreation |
Noise Ordinance Waiver
Complete this application to request a temporary permit for an exception to the City of Georgetown Noise Ordinance (Ord. #2006-97)
Noise Waiver
Posted in Public Events |
Official Zoning Map
The graphical representation of the city’s zoning ordinances, i.e. which zoning classifications apply to which properties.
Official Zoning Map
Posted in Business, Development, Maps |
Organizational Structure of the Georgetown City Government
The following pdf provides a graphical representation of the organizational structure of the City of Georgetown.
Organizational Structure
Posted in City Government |
Overall Transportation Plan
The Overall Transportation Plan (OTP) is a tool that helps ensure adequate roadway capacity will be available over the long-term. The OTP is primarily implemented through the Capital Improvements Plan and Subdivision Ordinance that apply in the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) as well as the City Limits. The official OTP was approved by City Council [...]
Read more...Posted in Business, Development, Long Range Planning, Maps, Transportation |
Overlay District Maps
An overlay district is a special zoning district in which additional regulations apply in addition to the base zoning guidelines.
Courthouse View Overlay District
Downtown Zoning Overlay District
Gateway Zoning Overlay District
Special Area Plan Zoning Overlay District
Old Town Overlay District
Posted in Business, Development, Maps |
Parade Route Map
The parade route map shows the path that the Red Poppy Festival parade will take through downtown Georgetown.
Parade Route Map
Posted in Maps, Public Events |
Park Hour Ordinance
The following attachment lists the hours that specific city parks will be open to the general public.
Park Hour Ordinance
Posted in City Facilities, Parks & Recreation |
Parks Program Release Form
The following release forms must be completed in order to participate in Adventure Camps, or to use the Challenge Course. One form is a release for adult participants; the other is for youth participants to be completed by the parents of a minor.
Parks Program Release Form -Adult
Parks Program Release Form – Minor
Posted in Parks & Recreation |
Penalty Waiver Application
A customer who is disabled, or who is 60 years of age or older, may request, in writing, a standing waiver of the late penalty, for utility payments made after the due date. The customer’s disabled status must be verified by an Award Letter from the Social Security Administration. This waiver applies only to the [...]
Read more...Posted in Community Programs, Utilities |
Pet License
Help us help your pet get back home safely! A City of Georgetown Pet License provides your pet with immediate identification as an owned pet, not stray! With a Pet License tag your pet can be raced to you 24 hours a day in case of emergencies. It is a FREE ride home for your [...]
Read more...Posted in Animal Shelter, Public Safety |
Pinnacle Disc Golf Course
Below is a map showing the new Pinnacle disc golf course.
Pinnacle Disc Golf Course Map
For more information about this park, please visit http://parks.georgetown.org/disc-golf-courses/pinnacle-disc-golf-course/
Posted in Maps, Parks & Recreation |
Playscape at Garey Park
Below is a drawing of the active recreation area of Garey Park which includes a playscape, play fields, a dog park, and the equestrian arena.
Playscape
Posted in Parks & Recreation |
Plea Form
The plea form is used mainly for warrant purposes but can also accompany requests for jail time credit. When paying a citation or a request is made for jail time credit, a plea will need to be entered into our court records. The defendant will need to print the form, select one plea, [...]
Read more...Posted in Court / Legal Forms |
Police Department – Ride Along Program
This form is for use by City employees who are requesting to ride with police officers on duty.
Ride Along Release of Liability
Posted in Community Programs, Public Safety |
Pre-application Conference Request
A Pre-Application Conference is required prior to submitting an application for the following projects.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Planned Unit Development
Preliminary Plat
Administrative Plat
Final Plat Review
Site Plan Review
Certificate of Design Compliance
Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning)
Historic District Designation
Special Use Permit
Master Sign Plan
Driveway Permit
Construction Plan Review
Variance
Stormwater Permits
You may also request a Pre-Application Conference for other applications
Click on the following link to download [...]
Posted in Development, Inspections and Permits |
Preliminary Year End Financial Report
This report compares prior year (2007/08) actual totals with current year (2008/09) to date totals to determine trends and identify areas for further review. The report also shows current year budget information as a benchmark for current year revenues.
Preliminary Year End Financial Report
Posted in City Government, Financial |
Public Forum/Amphitheatre
Posted in Parks & Recreation |
Quarterly Investment Report
The City’s Quarterly Financial Report (ending June 30, 2009) includes the Investment Reports for the City of Georgetown, Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) and the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO) for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. The Quarterly Financial Report includes an executive summary to highlight variances with regards to the revenues and an overview of [...]
Read more...Posted in Financial |
Red Poppy Event Schedule
The Red Poppy Festival is full of exciting events and great music on two stages! You can print out your own event schedule so that you can keep track of all of the locations and times for the fun events: Event Schedule
Read more...Posted in Public Events |
Red Poppy Festival Applications
In order to apply to be an approved food vendor or arts & crafts vendor for the Red Poppy Festival, please complete the appropriate applications attached below:
2010 Food Vendor Application – coming soon
2010 Arts and Crafts Vendor Application – coming soon
To apply to participate in the Red Poppy Festival Parade, download and complete the following [...]
Read more...Posted in Around Georgetown, Public Events |
Red Poppy Map
Print out a Red Poppy Map and take a driving tour through Georgetown’s Historic Old Town to see the beautiful blooming red poppy flowers!
Click here to download the Red Poppy Map
Posted in Maps, Public Events |
Request for Incident Report
Use the form linked to below to request information about a fire or auto incident. For information on how to submit the completed form email Fire Administration at fire@georgetowntx.org or call (512) 930-3473.
Request for Incident Report (.pdf)
Posted in Open Records, Public Safety |
Request for Public Information
The Public Information office coordinates Open Records requests to the City. A Request for Public Information form (see below) is available for submitting requests, and can be faxed to (512) 930-3659, or mailed to: City Hall, 113 E. 8th St., Georgetown, TX 78626.
The Texas Public Information Handbook, which provides information about Open Records laws in [...]
Posted in City Government, Open Records |
Rivery Disc Golf Course Map
Click on the map below to see a layout of the course map for Rivery Park.
Disc Golf Course Map
Posted in City Facilities, Maps, Parks & Recreation |
San Gabriel Disc Golf Course
Below is a map showing the disc golf course in San Gabriel Park.
San Gabriel Disc Golf Course
For more information about the park, please visit http://parks.georgetown.org/disc-golf-courses/san-gabriel-park-disc-golf-course/
Posted in Maps, Parks & Recreation |
San Gabriel Park Facilities Map
This map is a graphical representation of the location of all athletic fields, community buildings, restrooms, and stadiums within San Gabriel Park.
Map of San Gabriel Park Facilities
Posted in City Facilities, Maps, Parks & Recreation |
Sector Beat Map
Police patrols are assigned to specific areas to cover during a single shift. The map below shows the coverage areas for each police beat.
Sector Beat
Posted in Maps, Public Safety |
Sign Permit
The objective of the Sign Ordinance is to maintain and enhance the community’s overall aesthetic environment and to also minimize the possible adverse effects of signs on nearby public and private property and to improve pedestrian and traffic safety.
The Georgetown Sign Ordinance is part of the Unified Development Code. To see this and other chapters [...]
Posted in Development, Inspections and Permits, Public Events, Transportation |
Snowbird Program
For our customers that close up their homes and live elsewhere for 3 or more consecutive months out of the year, we have a program that allows the suspension of garbage service and its charges for the time period that you are gone. Garbage service may only be suspended for 6 months out of each calendar year. [...]
Read more...Posted in Bills & Payments, Community Programs |
Social Service and Youth Program Funding
The City of Georgetown budgets a limited amount of funds to pay for contracted social services which benefit its citizens and the community. Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations in good standing under IRS codes or other governmental bodies with the authority to provide social services. The decision to approve or disapprove an application will be [...]
Read more...Posted in City Government, Community Programs |
Texas Monthly Article on the Creative Playscape
Below is an article on the Creative Playscape in San Gabriel Park that was published in Texas Monthly.
Texas Monthly Article on the Creative Playscape
Posted in Parks & Recreation |
Transit Study
The City of Georgetown, in conjunction with Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS), and the Texas Department of Transportation have embarked on the Georgetown Fixed-Route Action Plan. The purpose of this effort is to design a fixed-route transit service and implementation plan for the City of Georgetown. This plan will have all of the elements [...]
Read more...Posted in Business, Development, Transportation |
U.S. Census
Below are copies of the U.S. Census results for the Georgetown area for 2000.
U.S Census – Williamson County
U.S. Census – Georgetown
Posted in Business, Long Range Planning |
Unclaimed Property Listing
State of Texas Property Code Title 6 “Unclaimed Property Code 76″ requires that any unclaimed money for the last 3 years must be submitted for public display. Below is a list of unclaimed money, sorted by the name of the “owner”.
Nov 2009 Unclaimed Property
Posted in Bills & Payments, Financial |
Utility Service Application
Use the forms below to start or discontinue utility service to your residence.
Utilities Disconnect
Utilities Connect
Posted in Bills & Payments, Utilities |
Vacation List
In the event that you are planning a trip that will extend over a due date, you may have your name put on our vacation list. We require advance notice of the dates that you will be gone and will remove any penalties applied during this time. The Vacation List is for absences shorter than [...]
Read more...Posted in Bills & Payments, Utilities |
Volunteers in Police Services Job Descriptions
Attached is a listing of volunteer positions open for people who wish to serve in the Georgetown Police Department.
Volunteer Positions in Police Services
Posted in Community Programs, Human Resources, Public Safety |
Wayfinding and Signage Master Plan
An element of the Downtown Master Plan calls for the creation of a coordinated system of wayfinding and public signage to get vehicles and pedestrians to and around downtown by providing a hierarchical system of signage and symbols. Coupled with the need to provde a wayfinding system for downtown, the City also recognized the need [...]
Read more...Posted in Business, City Government, Master Plans, Transportation |
Writers College Course Catalog
The following is a listing of classes and dates for the Georgetown Public Library’s Writer’s College.
Fall 2008 – Winter 2009 Class Schedule
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