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Introduction .............................
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Policy Plan .............................
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Development Plan ........................
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Land Intensity Element ..............
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Transportation Element ..............
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Utilities Element ...................
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Parks and Recreation Plan ..................
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Economic Development Strategic Plan ........
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Facilities and Services Plan .................
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Annual Operating Plan ....................
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Acknowl edgements .......................
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INTRODUCTION
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Georgetown residents share a basic concern that the high quality of life currently
found in this community should be preserved and enhanced for future generations. They
also understand that developing and maintaining an attractive, economically viable, and
healthy community requires thoughtful planning. In 1986, the citizens of Georgetown
acted an these beliefs and voted in favor of a City Charter Amendment to establish
comprehensive planning as the cornerstone for the City's present and future development.
The result is the CENTURY PLAN, an innovative, award - winning comprehensive plan
which reflects the aspirations of the citizens for their City, and describes an ongoing
process by which Georgetown will strive to enhance its quality of life. The Century Plan
is currently in effect until 2010 for the geographic area illustrated on the Planning Area
map (Exhibit 1).
The purpose of this summary is to introduce the reader to the comprehensive
planning . effort in Georgetown, Texas, by describing the general format of the Century
Plan and its administration, and highlighting the results it is designed to achieve. The
summary is a brief introduction to the detailed Century Plan elements adopted by the City
Council.
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The principal element of the Century Plan is the Policy Plan in that it contains
legally binding statements and guidelines to provide for the growth, development and
beautification of Georgetown. It is from the Policy Plan that all other elements of the
Century Plan evolve. The Policy Plan also contains the administrative guidelines that
describe how the Century Plan is implemented, its link to the Annual Operating Plan, and
the means for revising and amending the Plan.
Functional Plan Elements
In addition to requiring a comprehensive plan, the City Charter lists 13 elements
which must be incorporated into the Plan. These "Charter' elements were refined into 14
policy plan categories and then further refined into 15 functional plan elements, as
illustrated by Exhibit 2. The four functional plans, accounting for six of the 15 elements,
which have been adopted by the City Council to date are:
- Economic Development Strategic Plan
- Development Plan (Land Intensity, Transportation, and Utility
elements),
- Parks and Recreation Plan, and
- Facilities and Services Plan.
Citizen Participation
Private citizens play an integral role in the Plan formulation, with over
one hundred individuals in the Georgetown area participating. Century Plan
Working Groups, which are responsible for developing the functional plans, are
structured to allow optimal representation. These Working Group teams include
an array of elected officials, appointed members of standing boards and
commissions, and citizens at large. This involvement of private citizens helps
to gain popular support for the Plan and ensures that all aspects and concerns
of the community are addressed.
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Finance
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Century Plan Accomplishments
To date, the following community accomplishments are attributable in
part to the Century Plan:
- a park master plan and grant from the Texas Department of
Parks and Wildlife for a river corridors park that runs through
the heart of Georgetown;
- an economic development program that has attracted or
retained 27 new industries to Georgetown in the past seven
years, representing an estimated 3,220 jobs with full
employment;
- recognition from the American Planning Association as the
outstanding comprehensive plan in a small jurisdiction in 1995
- extension of one of the runways at the Georgetown Municipal
Airport to improve safety;
- a move towards self - supporting utilities by making significant
adjustments in utility rates;
- a market driven land development plan that is limited only by
community values regarding development intensity and by
public infrastructure capabilities;
- a geographic information system to support the Development
Plan and other City-wide data and mapping needs;
- creation of a stormwater drainage utility;
- incorporation of the annual budget into the Century Plan as the
Annual Operating Plan element;
- Texas Department of Transportation approval for the
extension of Leander Road (FM 1460);
- a cooperative agreement with Williamson County and
Georgetown Railroad Company to construct the first segment
of the Georgetown Inner Loop Road; and
- an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation
Commission for the construction of the IH35 East frontage
road between SH29 and FM 2338.
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POLICY PLAN
The Century Plan represents the City of Georgetown's first
comprehensive planning effort mandated by the City Charter and is enforced as
a legally binding document. Article I, Section 1.08 of the Home Rule Charter
of the City of Georgetown establishes "comprehensive planning as a continuous
and ongoing governmental function." Further, it states that "all public and
private development should be in conformity with such adopted comprehensive
plan or element or portion thereof."
The Century Plan Policy Plan, adopted by the Georgetown City Council
on March 8, 1988, is the central element of the Century Plan in that it contains
legally binding Policy Ends statements to direct growth, development, and
beautification of the City, and Focus Ends statements which act as guidelines
for the ongoing development of the Functional Plan Elements. The Policy Plan
also prescribes the administration of the Century Plan, including development
of the Annual Operating Plan, as well as procedures for revisions and
amendments.
Development of the Policy Plan proceeded through two major steps: data
collection/analysis and plan formulation. The result of the first step, undertaken
primarily by City staff, was nine base study reports which describe the
characteristics of Georgetown projected to the year 2010. These reports
covered: Socio - Economic Conditions, Facilities and Services, Physical
Features, Land Use, Transportation, Housing, Utilities, Historic Preservation,
and Urban Design.
Following this effort by City staff, a citizen's committee of
approximately 72 persons met during the summer and fall of 1987 to formulate
policies which reflected the community's values and aspirations for the future
growth and development of Georgetown. The result of this effort was the
completed Policy Plan. The Policy Plan has since been revised, in 1996, to
update the community's policy direction for the future. The means for
accomplishing the revised Policy Ends and Focus Ends are prepared by City
staff for the Annual Operating Plan Element adopted each year by the City
Council.
In order to ensure that the Century Plan continues to reflect the
conditions, resources, needs, and desires of the community throughout the
planning period, provisions for amending and revising the plan have been
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developed. Similarly, local development regulations and other aspects of the
City's decision - malting process will be continually revised to reflect the Ends
and Means set forth in the various Century Plan elements. The requirements
and processes for amendments and revisions are described in the Administrative
Ordinance of the Policy Plan.
In recognition of the community involvement and support of the creation
of the Century Plan and the innovative connection with the City's budget
through the Annual Operating Plan Element, the Century Plan was named as the
most outstanding comprehensive plan in a small jurisdiction by the American
Planning Association in 1995.
Principles and Assumptions
Underlying the Policy Ends and Focus Ends included within the Plan are
certain principles and assumptions that pervade everyday life in Georgetown.
These principles include those beliefs and values on which people throughout
the whole United States base their lives; such as freedom, equality, democracy,
the value of the natural environment, . and the role of government in providing
certain basic services. The assumptions are overriding conditions which either
cannot or should not be controlled at the local level. People generally take
these conditions for granted, but they must be considered when planning for
Georgetown's future because they impact the need for facilities and services,
roads, utilities, housing, employment, and other elements considered by the
Century Plan. These assumptions include demographic, economic, social and
political expectations about Georgetown's future, such as the expected increase
in median age and the decrease in family size; that Georgetown's economy will
continue to be dependent on the Austin Metropolitan Area; that single family
homes will continue to be the preferred housing unit, and that Georgetown will
remain the County seat.
Ends
The heart of the Policy Plan, and the primary effort of the original
Century Plan citizen groups, are the Policy Ends and Focus Ends statements
that are used to guide growth and development in Georgetown throughout the
planning period. Ends are statements that describe the desired results of public
action. The Policy Ends statements are legally binding, broad expressions of
community values that have the consensus of the general public and are to
remain constant throughout the planning period. The Focus Ends statements are
more specific expressions of what the community desires. As they appear in
the Policy Plan, the Focus Ends are not legally binding; rather, they are
intended to be used as guidelines for development of the individual Functional
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Plans. Only when included within the Functional Plans, do the Focus Ends
statements become legally binding. Means statements, contained only in the
Annual Operating Plan Element, are the measurable actions that me designed
to yield clear, identifiable results.
The Policy Plan organizes the Policy Ends and Focus Ends statements
into 14 categories which encompass all of the elements mandated for inclusion
in the comprehensive plan by the City Charter. The sections which follow
contain the Ends statements included in the Policy Plan.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1.0 Georgetown's economy is self - sustaining through diversified growth,
a broad tax base with minimal impact from economic fluctuation,
enhanced business opportunity and job creation.
1.1 Existing undeveloped sites in Georgetown are put to beneficial use.
1.2 Georgetown recruits small to mid -sized commercial /industrial fans
from all areas of the production process (i.e., research and development,
assembly, production, distribution, warehousing, and retailing).
1.3 The City, the Georgetown Industrial Foundation, the Chamber of
Commerce and local business and industry work together to promote an
aggressive commercial /industrial retention and expansion program.
1.4 Georgetown attracts spinoff companies from major employers in the
region.
1.5 Georgetown minimizes the number of employees it exports to
surrounding labor markets.
1.6 The City seeks funding resources to assist in training or retraining of
the local labor pool.
1.7 The City provides financial and nonfinancial incentives to promote
economic development.
1.8 The downtown is an economically viable component of the retail and
business community.
-) 1.9 All citizens actively participate in local trade and commerce.
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1.10 The City actively cooperates with merchants and business associations
to promote trade and commerce within the local community.
1.11 The tourism industry in Georgetown is developed and promoted, while
preserving the community's small -town charm.
EDUCATION
2.0 Diverse and comprehensive educational opportunities are available
through public and private cooperative efforts.
ENVIRONMENTAL & RESOURCE CONSERVATION
3.0 The physical qualities that make Georgetown attractive are
protected.
3.1 Georgetown's water resources system provides a sufficient water supply
of high quality to meet future City needs, to meet economic
development and recreational requirements, and to conserve wildlife.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
4.0 The City provides for the safety of its citizens and supports the
responsive delivery of coordinated services by the City and other
public agencies.
4.1 The City centralizes and co-locates services on existing City -owned
property whenever possible.
4.2 The City has a high level of employee satisfaction and retention.
4.3 Georgetown Public Library's information and collections are accessible
to all citizens.
4.4 The Georgetown Public Library has a collection development budget
which equals the national per capita for library expenditures in a
comparable population category.
4.5 The Georgetown Public Library's resources are expanded through .
partnerships with a variety of organizations, including non - profit,
corporations, governments, schools and community groups.
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4.6 The City provides appropriate, well managed information technology
products and services that support City operations and citizen access to
information.
4.7 There is trust and harmony between the City's public safety providers
and all segments of the community.
4.8 Georgetown is effective at resolving issues related to crime, disorder and
fear of crime.
4.9 Georgetown's fire protection is adequate and equitable throughout the
City.
4.10 Georgetown is prepared to respond to large scale natural and
technological emergencies.
4.11 public safety services are provided to adjacent areas outside of the City
limits through contractual agreements with other government
organizations, ensuring equitable and efficient coordination of services.
4.12 Public safety services have a high level of citizen and volunteer
involvement.
4.13 The City is safe from animal threat, provides attractive and humane
animal accommodations, and encourages the adoption of animals.
FINANCE
5.0 All municipal operations are conducted in an efficient business -like
manner and sufficient financial resources for both short-term and
long -term needs are provided..
5.1 Each utility system is a self - supported operation that provides a desirable
and affordable level of service.
5.2 The City investigates the privatization of each City operation, as
appropriate.
5.3 The City's utility rates are competitive with surrounding communities
and with the statewide and national averages for comparable utility
systems.
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5.4 The tax rate is reasonable and fair and does not hinder economic
development.
5.5 The City has a method for funding street and streetscape improvements .
5.6 The City pursues all federal and state grant programs which would
benefit the City.
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS.
6.0 A high level of cooperation and involvement exists among
Georgetown's citizens and governmental organizations.
6.1 All citizens actively participate in governmental functions.
6.2 The City develops and coordinates service delivery policies with
Williamson County, the Georgetown Independent School District and
other organizations that provide services to Georgetown.
6.3 The City is a strong and visible participant in developing comprehensive
solutions to issues of concern on a regional level.
GROWTH & PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
7.0 Georgetown's land uses support economic, cultural and social
activities for all residents, businesses and organizations; and the
City's development process encourages new and infill development.
7.1 The City's regulations implement the Policy Ends and provide the
opportunity to seek change with reasonable effort and expense.
7.2 Annexation procedures and standards benefit the community.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
8.0 Comprehensive, affordable health and human services are available
through public and private organizations.
9.0 Prehistoric, historic, and cultural resources are preserved, protected
and promoted,
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HOUSING
10.0 The City cooperates with builders, developers and property owners
to provide safe and adequate housing opportunities for all citizens.
RECREATION & CULTURAL AFFAIRS
11.0 All citizens actively participate in community -wide social, cultural,
and recreational activities.
11.1 The City maintains and upgrades existing parks and constructs new parks
through a diversified funding and acquisition program.
11.2 The City's park facilities and recreational programs meet the leisure
needs of citizens.
11.3 Georgetown has an attractive and coordinated system of hike and bike
trails.
11.4 The City has recreational programs targeting those who are physically
or otherwise challenged.
11.5 The City has an ongoing process for recreational needs assessment and
program evaluation.
11.6 The City has in -house capability in horticulture.
11.7 The City encourages the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue to
make Lake Georgetown water and land resources available to the
community and to be responsive to the community's expanding and
changing needs.
11.8 The City has greenbelts along the tributaries (e.g. Smith Branch, Pecan
Branch, and Berry Creek) that feed into the San Gabriel River.
11.9 The City has joint venture development and use agreements with other
recreational providers for existing facilities and/or for future
development..
TRANSPORTATION
12.0 Georgetown's transportation system provides for the safe and
efficient movement of traffic, promotes the economic interests of
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the community, and adequately serves the needs of individuals.
12.1 The City maintains a Transportation Functional Plan that includes all
modes of transportation.
12.2 The City supports an area -wide transportation effort through
coordination with other public and private organizations.
12.3 The City has sidewalks and crosswalks throughout the City, especially
around and between schools and parks.
12.4 The City supports private transportation services in the community.
115 The City has continuous frontage roads along Interstate Highway 35
through Georgetown.
12.6 The Georgetown Municipal Airport is an integral part of the
transportation system and business activity of the community.
12.7 There is direct public access to the area east and west of the Georgetown
Municipal Airport runways.
URBAN DESIGN
13.0 Georgetown has a positive, identifiable image and an attractive
appearance.
UTILITIES & ENERGY
14.0 Georgetown's utility systems provide safe and reliable service which
meets the needs of all citizens and promotes the economic health of
the community.
14.1 Customers of the City's electric utility have a range of choices with
respect to rates, service levels and power supply options.
14.2 Water and wastewater services exceed state and federal standards and are
provided to a all certified areas.
14.3 The stormwater drainage system efficiently and effectively protects the
health and safety of Georgetown's residents and minimizes the negative
effects of standing water and urban runoff.
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14.4 The City uses available and emerging alternative energy sources when
beneficial.
14.5 The City's utility policies and practices promote and encourage the
protection and conservation of Georgetown's environment and natural
resources.
14.6 Franchised utilities provide adequate services for all citizens.
Administration of the Century Plan
The final chapter of the Century Plan Policy Plan establishes the rules
and procedures for the administration of the Plan. This chapter includes the
following provisions and has also been adopted as a legally binding element of
the Century Plan.
Authority. The Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, pursuant to Article
1, Section 1.08 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Georgetown, Texas.
Purpose and Intent. It is the purpose and intent of the Century Plan to establish
comprehensive planning as a continuous and ongoing governmental function to
guide future growth and development within the City's jurisdiction.
Jurisdiction and Application. The provisions of this Century Plan shall apply
to all land within the territorial jurisdiction of the City, and all programs,
projects, regulations, and expenditures of the City.
Planning Department Responsibilities. The Planning Department will
maintain records, process applications, inform City Divisions and other
organizations of Plan amendments, revisions, changes, and updates; and review
and prepare reports on all City programs, regulations, and expenditures, and
public and private development proposals to ensure compliance and consistency
with the Plan.
Consistency. All Century Plan elements must establish a clear, consistent
direction for City actions.
Adoption of other Century Plan Elements. The City Council is authorized to
adopt subsequent elements of the Century Plan after conducting a public hearing
on the element.
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Relationship to the City's Annual Operating Plan. The City's Annual
Operating Plan will be based on the Century Plan. No City funds, equipment,
or staff may be used in a manner that is inconsistent with the Century Plan. Th e
Annual Operating Plan will establish both short and long range work programs
for each City Division.
Annual Schedule of Review and Budget Preparation. The City Manager
and Division Directors evaluate the effectiveness of the Century Plan annually
and propose revisions, amendments and project plans for the next fiscal year.
After review by City boards and commissions, the proposed project plans are
submitted to the City Council. This proposed project plan forms the basis of the
Annual Operating Plan.
Revision Process
A revision modifies, changes, adds, or deletes City Council - adopted
Policy Ends statements.
Application. Requests for a revision may be made by a City Council person,
the Planning and Zoning Commission, or a petition signed by a minimum of 50
residents of the City or extra- territorial jurisdiction.
Procedure. The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public
hearing and advise the City Council of the need to revise the Plan.
Notification. Public notice must be provided regarding public hearings, and a
description of the proposed revision and the report of the Commission must be
made available to the public.
Periodic Revision. The City Council shall review and re- approve or revise all
Policy Ends statements five years after their effective date.
Approval. Periodic revisions may be approved by a simple majority of a
quorum of the City Council, otherwise revision must be approved by a majority
plus one vote of the Council.
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Amendment Process
An amendment modifies, changes, adds, or deletes City Council- adopted
Focus Ends statements or Functional Plan.
Application. Requests for an amendment may be made by a City Council
Person, the Planning and Zoning Commission, or a petition signed by a
minimum of 50 persons. If the proposed amendment impacts a specific parcel
of property, the amendment may be initiated by any person, firm, or
corporation that is a majority owner of the property.
Procedure. The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct public hearings
and advise the City Council of the need to amend the Plan.
Notification. Public notice must be provided regarding public hearings, and a
description of the proposed amendment and the report of the Commission made
available to the public.
Approval. Annual amendments to the Century Plan may be approved by a
simple majority of a quorum of the City Council, otherwise amendments must
be approved by a majority plus one vote of the Council.
Annual Amendment. The City shall review and re- approve or amend the Focus
Ends and Functional Plans as a part of the adoption of each Annual Operating
Plan.
Modifications to the Administrative Chapter
Procedure. The Administrative Ordinance of the Policy Plan may be modified
by the City Council after conducting a duly notified hearing. The City Council
will consider changes to this Ordinance by January 15 of each year, and may
make modifications by a simple majority vote of a quorum of the Council.
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DEVELOPMENT PLAN
In order to be a truly dynamic and useful tool, the comprehensive plan
should bear a direct relation to the everyday regulatory and development needs
of the community. This includes providing a foundation for the City's zoning,
subdivision, and other land development regulations, as well as a means of
guiding capital improvements programming and other City funded projects.
Although land throughout the United States, including Georgetown, is
predominantly privately owned and controlled, the potential development
capacity of any given parcel of land is highly influenced by public sector
decisions to provide public services. The comprehensive planning process
enables a community to view the overall needs for services and to plan for
distribution of resources in a manner that reflects public goals and values.
The Century Plan Development Plan provides for these goals by
establishing guidelines for the future growth and development of Georgetown.
The Development Plan includes the functional plan elements for land intensity,
transportation, and utilities. It was adopted unanimously by the City Council on
March 13, 1990. The 1996 Second Edition includes approved amendments
through May 28, 1996.
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LAND INTENSITY ELEMENT
The primary purpose of the Development Plan is to provide the City
with a tool to guide the allocation of the City's resources for providing water,
wastewater, and transportation services throughout the City in order to promote
and support the appropriate development of land. The Land Intensity element
of the Plan represents a significant departure from the typical means of
accomplishing this goal, as it contains no future land use plan. Rather, the
Development Plan supplements the City's traditional land use planning process
and zoning regulations with an impact analysis based on performance
characteristics.
The main purpose of the Land Intensity Element is to describe how the
impact analysis will be used and implemented. In the past, the uses and
development of land were regulated principally by Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinances. The Zoning Ordinance divides the City into specific use districts
in which buildings may be placed on the land, including such provisions as the
size of the yard, the setback from the street, and height of buildings. The
Subdivision Ordinance establishes design standards for streets, alleys, sidewalks,
lots, blocks, easements, building lines, and other improvements. In contrast, the
impact analysis represents a supplemental set of regulations to guide
development on the basis of performance characteristics, specifically the
demand for water, wastewater, and transportation services. All developments
are required to be in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, the Subdivision
Ordinance, and the impact analysis established by the Plan.
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The key element of the impact analysis is the intensity designation given
to each parcel of land. The intensity designations are depicted on the Intensity
Map included within the Development Plan. The intensity describes the extent
to which a given parcel of land can be developed on the basis of its allocated
capacity for water, wastewater, and transportation services. Land programmed
as Intensity Level One has the least allowable demands assigned to it, and may
be developed in the least intensive manner. At the other end of the spectrum,
Intensity Level Six may be developed to high densities because it has been
assigned high allowable demands. Exhibit 3 is used to calculate traffic and
utility demands for various Iand use activities, while Exhibit 4 shows the
allowable demands for each intensity level. Accordingly, developers can use
the map and charts to determine the development potential for a parcel of land,
while the City consults these resources when evaluating individual development
proposals.
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The data necessary to conduct the impact analysis is contained in a
computer based geographic information system (GIS) which has been named
IMAGE - Infrastructure Management for a Growing Environment. IMAGE
uses GIS software to link tabular data with graphic data, allowing the City to
store and manage detailed information for each land parcel within the Planning
Area. The IMAGE system already contains information on water, wastewater,
and transportation systems; demands and planned improvements regarding these
systems; and the existing and committed land uses for each parcel.
IMAGE was designed as a dynamic system that illustrates the inter-
relationships between land use, roads, and utilities. These inter - relationships
are to be used to account for decisions made involving capital improvements
programming and other municipal expenditures. Accordingly, the full
utilization of IMAGE is instrumental to the successful implementation of the
Ends contained within the Century Plan Development Plan.
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TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The Transportation Element of the Development Plan will provide the
City with adequate tools to develop a transportation system which
accommodates the needs of both existing and future development throughout the
Planning Area. Because of its role in the Land Intensity Map and because the
predominant form of transportation in Georgetown is the automobile, the Plan
focuses on the thoroughfare network. However, the Plan also includes
directives for developing alternate modes of transportation for the City.
Transportation Plan Map
The Transportation Plan Map (Exhibit 5) provides the guidelines for
development of the transportation system throughout the entire Georgetown
Planning Area. In addition, it is a major element of the Land Intensity Map in
that the designated design standards and capacities for the roadway system are
used to determine allowable development intensities. Therefore, the
Transportation Plan Map enhances the City's ability to plan for future
development of both roadways and land.
The thoroughfare system depicted on the Transportation Plan Map
includes only arterial and freeway level roadways. These are the roadways
which require significant participation on the part of public entities for planning,
construction, and maintenance. The roadways depicted on the Map are those
for which the City may have to share some of this responsibility over the
planning period. Roadways designed to a lower function (collector and local
roads) are generally planned and built by developers according to the standards
laid out in the Subdivision Regulations. Maintenance and improvements of
these roadways, however, is the responsibility of the City when located within
the City limits.
Transportation Improvements
The Transportation Element describes in greater detail each of the new and
existing roadway segments pictured on the Transportation Plan Map. It contains
information on improvement priorities, recommended design standards, existing
and required rights -of -way, and notes to describe the improvements necessary.
The Plan also includes recommendations for specific intersection improvements
identified by the Texas Department of Transportation Safety Improvement
Analysis for Hay 29, RM 2338, and Business 35, The Trans- portation Element
accepts and adopts the recommendations made by this study.
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TRANSPORTATION PLAN MAP
(FUTURE TRAFFIC SYSTEM)
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Design Standards
Georgetown
The Transportation Element establishes standards for the design of
streets, access to land uses, spacing between roadways, parking, and
compatibility between the thoroughfare network and adjacent land uses. In
order to implement the Transportation Plan Map into a smooth- flowing,
uncwngested roadway system,it is necessary to establish specific design criteria
for the construction and improvement of each functional roadway classification.
These are provided in the Development Plan.
Level of Service
Level of service (LOS) is a measure of the amount of congestion existing
on a particular roadway segment. It is affected by traffic volume, signalization,
curb cuts, lane widths, and pavement condition. LOS is described on a
continuum from "A" to "F ", with "A" representing the best condition of free
flowing traffic and "F" depicting . grid -lock conditions. The level of service of
a particular roadway segment is an important factor in assessing the economic
viability of the adjacent property. Development which is not accessible due to
traffic congestion will not be able to compete for business. The Transportation
Element is one tool which the City of Georgetown will use to influence the level
of service on local roadways.
To maintain traffic flow characteristics which are consistent with local
values and perceptions, a Means of the Plan is to adopt LOS C as the design
standard for Georgetown roadways. This standard will be achieved and
maintained through a combination of regulations that control new demand on the
system and a Capital Improvements Program that ensures that additional
facilities are built and existing facilities upgraded commensurate with
programmed development.
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Alternate Modes of Transportation
The Transportation Element of the Plan emphasizes roadway concerns
because the automobile is currently, and is projected to be throughout the
planning period, the dominant form of transportation in Georgetown. The
Element, however, includes other modes that are expected to play a significant
role in Georgetown's transportation system.
Sidewalks. Pedestrian access, via sidewalks, is a priority of the Transportation
Element. The provisions for sidewalks included in the City's development
regulations must be strictly adhered to by both public and private entities
involved in the construction and maintenance of roadways.
Airport. The Georgetown Municipal Airport is considered a vital element of
the transportation system that can be used to further the economic development
efforts of the community. The detailed identification and prioritization of
airport facilities and services will be accomplished by the Airport Functional
Plan Element of the Century Plan.
Railroad. The Georgetown Railroad Company (GRR) is the major provider of
rail transportation in the Georgetown Planning Area. Therefore, the
Transportation Element recommends that the City support the growth and
development activities of the GRR, including assisting the railroad to reduce the
conflicts between train and automobile traffic.
Transit. The Transportation Element supports the ongoing efforts of public and
private agencies in the Austin Metropolitan Area to establish a transirway along
the abandoned Missouri -Kansas -Texas Railroad right -of -way from Austin to
Georgetown. Transit services can take many different forms, from a light rail
system to high occupancy vehicle lanes to bus services; however, this Plan
makes no recommendation as to the specific transportation mode that should be
developed.
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UTILITIES ELEMENT
The Utilities Element of the Development Plan provides guidance to the
City Council regarding the need, timing, and location of City- provided utility
improvements. In order to ensure the equitable assignment of the costs of
providing those utilities, guidelines are also provided for the development of a
utility extension policy. Construction of the utility systems will occur in an
incremental fashion as demanded by the actual pace and type of growth.
The Ends and Means of this Plan are concerned with the major public
and private utility systems that impact development, including water,
wastewater, electric, stormwater drainage, solid waste, and telecommunication
systems. Each utility system should be self- supporting.
Water Systems
Without careful management and planning, the availability of water
could become a limiting factor in the City's ability to grow. The Utilities
Element provides four recommendations to secure adequate water supplies for
Georgetown's future. They include acquiring access to nearby water sources,
expanding the treatment facilities, establishing water conservation programs,
and establishing an underground water district to protect Georgetown's
groundwater resources.
Wastewater Systems
Wastewater collection and treatment facilities must be available in order
for environmentally sound development to occur. A percentage of wastewater
revenues should be used to establish a utility capital improvements fund and
appropriated annually for the purpose of alleviating specific wastewater
deficiencies.
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The service area for the electric utility is regulated by the State Public
Utilities Commission (PUC). The City of Georgetown, Texas Utilities, and
Pedernales Electric Cooperative all provide service within the Georgetown
service area. The City's electric service should take steps to reduce distribution
system losses, provide support for future growth in all parts of the system, and 'A
upgrade the electrical system serving the area west of IH35.
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Stormwater Drainage
House Bill 1567, passed by the 1989 session of the State Legislature,
permits cities to establish municipal drainage systems as a public utility. Under
the Bill, fees can be assessed for the construction and operation of any structure
�c facility that is used to draw off, carry away, collect, store, or treat surface
water. The City has created a stormwater drainage utility and has established
a funding mechanism to provide programs that have been recommended to
improve Georgetown's stormwater drainage system.
�iplementation
The Land Intensity, Transportation, and Utilities Elements of this Plan
recommend a variety of programs, projects, and work activities which should
;� pursued in order to enhance the growth and development of Georgetown.
The following is a brief description of the tools available to the City for the
implementation of those recommendations.
Annexation and Extra- Territorial Jurisdiction. Municipalities have the
power to control the development and use of land within their corporate
boundaries, and more limited powers in the unincorporated areas adjacent to
the City limits. A stated End of the Land Intensity Element is to include,
through annexation, the entire Georgetown Planning Area within the extra-
territorial jurisdiction.
Subdivision Regulations. The Subdivision Ordinance of the City of
Georgetown regulates the manner in which a tract of land may be divided in
two or more parts. Subdivision regulations apply to land within both the
incorporated City limits and the extra - territorial jurisdiction.
Zoning Regulations. The Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 211., gives
cities in Texas the authority to regulate and restrict the use of land. This is a
police power which is confined to the corporate limits of the city. Georgetown's.
Zoning Ordinance establishes districts and regulations for the use of land in
those districts for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, and
general welfare of the City.
Construction Permits. Currently the City of Georgetown issues plumbing,
electrical, mechanical, and building permits for all new construction and
remodeling. The construction permitting process should be used as a tool for
both the enforcement of the zoning and subdivision regulations and the
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assessment and monitoring of the impact analysis.
Annual Operating Plan. The Policy Plan expressly prohibits the City from
using funds, equipment, or staff in a manner that is inconsistent or in conflict
with the Century Plan. Accordingly, the Annual Operating Plan is one of the
primary mechanism for undertaking the activities prescribed in the Century
Plan Development Plan.
Extension of Services. The availability of services is a key factor in the
viability of many urban land uses.The level and type of services provided often
determines timing and intensity of new development and redevelopment. The
extension of services should accurately reflect the Future Intensity and Utility
Service Maps.
State and County Funding. The City's ability to accomplish all of the Ends
and Means of the Development Plan is limited by financial ability and
jurisdiction. It is crucial that Georgetown take advantage of the expertise and
resources available from the State and County governments. The City,
therefore, should pursue their assistance for utility improvements included in
the Capital Improvements Program.
Impact Fees. Municipalities are given the authority to assess impact fees on
new developments in order to fund or recoup the costs of capital improvements
required to support new development. The City of Georgetown repealed its
original ordinance which authorized the collection of impact fees effective
October 24, 1989. Impact fees for water and wastewater were reinstated on
January 9, 1996.
Exactions. In order to execute the Transportation and Utilities Elements of the
Plan, it will be necessary to obtain right -of -way to upgrade existing systems
and to construct new roadways and utility lines. Rights -of -way can be obtained
either through the direct purchase of land and construction of services by the
City or through exactions of property and improvements as a requirement of
development.
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PARKS AND RECREATION PLAN
Introduction
Parks, recreation, and open space are key elements in the quality of life
of a community. They ensure a desirable and wholesome environment in
residential neighborhoods, contribute to the economic well -being of a
community, impact the physical form of a community, and help to protect
special physical features and natural resources. Consequently, the Parks and
Recreation Plan element of the Century Plan establishes Polices, Ends, and
Means to guide the City's development of its parks and recreation system.
After preparation by a 22 member Working Group, the Parks and Recreation
Plan was adopted by City Council on April 28, 1992.
Statement of Purpose
The Working Group established the following statement of purpose to
guide the preparation and implementation of the Plan:
The City will develop and maintain a comprehensive Parks and
Recreation Plan for the benefit of Georgetown citizens and
visitors. The Plan shall ensure recreational programming that
includes both active and passive elements and that meets the
needs of all segments of the population; a system of park
facilities and open spaces that serves all geographic areas of the
community; and an overall program that protects and preserves
the natural, cultural, historic, and archeological assets in the
community.
Administration
Beginning in the 1991 -92 fiscal year, Parks and Recreation became a
separate division of the City's administration. Prior to that time the parks and
recreation activities of the City of Georgetown were administered by the Parks
., and Recreation Departments of the Community Services Division. This
function is currently responsible for parks operation and maintenance in eleven
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City parks encompassing over 115 acres of land, most of which is within the 80
acre San Gabriel Park. Georgetown's existing park system is shown on Exhibit
6.
The Plan describes the financing and staffing that will be necessary to
insure that the ambitious Ends and Means of this Plan can be successfully
implemented. A continued commitment to a professional staff, with the
necessary physical and financial resources, is vital to carry out the community's
vision for a first class parks and recreation system.
Standards and Guidelines
The Parks and Recreation Plan establishes standards and guidelines to
ensure that adequate, well distributed land and facilities will be available to meet
park and recreation needs identified by the community. The standards and
guidelines described in the Plan are based on a national model developed by the
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). Certain modifications,
however, were made to reflect Georgetown's unique socio - economic,
geographic, and cultural characteristics. The Plan provides for eight different
types of parks, including those that meet local needs (Mini -, Neighborhood, and
Community Parks), those that meet a regional need (Regional Parks and
Regional Park Preserves), and those that are based on some unique
characteristic within the community ( Linear, Special Use, and Conservancy
Parks). Standards and guidelines have been established to define the overall
need, size, and location of the local and regional parks, as well as the specific
elements necessary for development of each of the eight parks by type. Exhibit
7 is a summary of the overall standards and guidelines used to determine the
future park development of Mini -, Neighborhood, Community, and Regional
parks in Georgetown. A detailed set of standards for each park type is found
in the functional plan.
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EXHIBIT 6
GEORGETOWN'S EXISTING PARK SYSTEM
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FUTURE PARK DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
Recreation
Traditionally, parks and recreation plans have concentrated on the
physical aspects of park planning by making recommendations for use and
development of park lands and facilities. The Century Plan, however, goes
further by recognizing recreational planning, the coordination of activities at
Georgetown's parks, as a valuable part of the community. Because of the
dynamic nature of recreational programming, it was determined to be
impractical to establish detailed guidelines for the entire planning period.
Instead, the Parks and Recreation Plan creates a foundation for recreational
programming that requires an ongoing cycle of needs assessment and program
evaluation. Identified needs will then be met through a collaborative effort with
all public and private recreation providers to ensure that the desired programs
are available.
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Future Park Systems
Throughout the planning period it will be necessary for the City to obtain
additional park land in order to meet the standards established in the Plan. The
FUTURE PARK SYSTEM chapter of the Parks and Recreation Plan discusses
the means by which features such as open space, greenbelts, hike and bike
trails, and wildflower and tree planting programs are to be included or
encouraged within the parks and recreation system. A policy for naming or
renaming Georgetown's parks is also described.
Plan for Park Land Acquisition.
There are a variety of methods available to the City for obtaining the use
of land for park purposes, including purchase, donation, dedication, easements,
and any other means that will allow for public use of land for parks and
recreation purposes. Decisions regarding land acquisition for park and
recreation purposes should encourage the following:
equitable distribution,
convenient access,
conservation of unique natural and scenic resources
efficient maintenance, and
park development and recreational activities that are
appropriate to the location.
In general, the City should be continually aware of the potential availability of
land for park purposes and evaluate those possibilities according to the
guidelines, standards, and needs identified in the Plan. Some of the means for
obtaining land include: the subdivision process, easements, and joint
development and use with other local providers.
Joint Development and Use.
One cost effective method available to the City is to pursue joint venture
development and use opportunities with other local providers of parks and
recreational facilities. For example, the City and the Georgetown Independent
School District have been working together to develop a community-level park
on the Junior High School property. In return for improvements made by the
City, GISD makes available to the public all its facilities when they are not in
use by the school. The City should expand these efforts with GISD and
examine the possibility of other cooperative ventures with entities such as
churches,country clubs,Southwestern University and State and Federal agencies.
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River Corridors Park
One of the primary features of the Parks and Recreation Functional Plan
is its recommendation for a River Corridors Park. The Plan recommends an
increased number and range of opportunities for residents and visitors to
experience the natural, cultural, and historical assets found along the three
forks of the San Gabriel River, while also protecting the river's ecology.
Specifically, the Plan intends to integrate the San Gabriel River with a
community wide system of hike and bike trails.
The recommendations for establishing the River Corridors Park vary
along selected segments of the three forks primarily based on ownership, the
nature of adjacent land uses, and the proposed timing of park development.
The following segments are identified according to their priority for
development and can be found on Exhibit 8. The first five segments contain
significant portions along at least one bank that are already owned by the City
and, therefore, are given highest priority. Development of the River Corridors
Park along these segments should begin immediately:
1. San Gabriel Park to the Blue Hole /Imhoff dams area along the
South San Gabriel River;
2. San Gabriel Park to the western limit of the Rivery along the
North San Gabriel River;
3. Along the South San Gabriel River from Blue Hole /Imhoff dams
area to IH35;
4. Lyndoch Park on the south bank of the San Gabriel River;
5. Along the San Gabriel River from San Gabriel Park to the
eastern limit of the Georgetown Planning Area.
The remaining segments will be considered as future elements of the River
Corridors Park if the Georgetown community and adjacent property owners
express their desire to the City Council.
6. IH35 to the western limit of the Georgetown Planning Area
along the South San Gabriel River (exclusive of Lyndoch Park);
7. From the Rivery to the Lake Georgetown dam along the North
San Gabriel River;
S. From the Rivery to the western limit of Georgetown Planning
Area along the Middle Fork San Gabriel River;
9. An over land trail around the Georgetown Country Club to
connect segments #7 and #8; and
10. An over land trail around segment #7 to provide pedestrian -�
linkage to Lake Georgetown.
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The Plan requires that the City develop a fiscal plan to prepare for the
acquisition of rights to theme of at least one bank of the priority segments ( #1
through #5) of the San Gabriel Rivers, Acquisition of the remaining segments
may be accomplished through outright purchase, donation, dedication,
easements, and any other means that will allow for public use of the river
corridors for park and open space purposes.
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RIVER SYSICU
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGIC PLAN
Introduction
The Economic Development Strategic Plan fulfills the Century Plan requirement
to prepare and adopt "an economic element for commercial and industrial
development and redevelopment." This functional plan element was prepared
by the Economic Advisory Board and the Strategic Plan Sub- Committee, a cross
section of business and community leaders, as a means of guiding the City
Council's use of our community's resources in a marmef that best assures
healthy economic growth. The Georgetown City Council adopted this Plan as
the Century Plan Functional Plan for Economic Development on July 11, 1989.
The City Council adopted Policy Ends and Focus Ends for Economic
Development in September 1996, effectively revising the Economic
Development Strategic Plan. These Ends appear in this document.
The Economic Development Plan, which was based on the Economic
Development Policies contained within the original Century Plan Policy Plan,
contains a Mission Statement, Ends, and Means.
As an element of the Century Plan, the Economic Development Strategic Plan
is implemented in accordance with the Administrative procedures described in
the Century Plan.
Mission Statement
The citizens committee established the following statement of purpose to guide
the preparation and implementation of the Plan:
To ensure that Georgetown becomes the most economically vital city under
50,000 population in Texas through pro-active economic development efforts.
Economic Development priorities shall receive the public and private resources
necessary for the enrichment of the local economy. Economic vitality includes
the creation of prosperity for our citizens and ensures opportunities for full
employment for the underemployed. The creation of new jobs in manufacturing,
agriculture, retail and service business will provide the basis for a healthy,
rewarding, high quality of life for all who choose to live and work in
Georgetown.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENDS
1.0 Georgetown's economy is self - sustaining through diversified growth,
a broad tax base with minimal impact from economic fluctuation,
enhanced business opportunity and job creation.
1.1 Existing undeveloped sites in Georgetown are put to beneficial use.
1.2 Georgetown recruits small to mid -sized commercial/industrial fins
from all areas of the production process (i.e., research and development,
assembly, production, distribution, warebousing, and retailing).
1.3 The City, the Georgetown Industrial Foundation, the Chamber of
Commerce and local business and industry work together to promote an
aggressive commercial /industrial retention and expansion program.
1.4 Georgetown attracts spinoff companies from major employers in the
region.
1.5 Georgetown minimizes the number of employees it exports to
surrounding labor markets.
1.6 The City seeks funding resources to assist in training or retraining of
the local labor pool.
1.7 The City provides financial and nonfinancial incentives to promote
economic development.
1.8 The downtown is an economically viable component of the retail and
business. community.
1.9 All citizens actively participate in local trade and commerce.
1.10 The City actively cooperates with merchants and business associations
to promote trade and commerce within the local community.
1.11 The tourism industry in Georgetown is developed and promoted, while
preserving the community's small -town charm.
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FACILITIES AND SERVICES PLAN
Introduction
The purpose of this Century Plan Element is to provide a policy direction for
the provision of various services that are provided by the City and how the
City's customers are to receive them. The Plan covers four areas related to
service delivery: City Administration, Public Safety, Other Public Agencies,
and Community Services. The City Administration and Public Safety sections
of the Plan deal with City services that are not discussed in detail in any other
Century Plan element, including administration, human resources, the library,
information resources, animal control, and police, fire and emergency
management. These sections are the primary focus of the Facilities and Services.
Plan. The other two sections of the Plan provide direction on how the provision
of service for certain City functions should be improved and coordinated,
centering on service delivery.
City Administration
The City Administration section of the Plan outlines a policy direction for the
daily operations of the City government which are necessary for the City to
function as a. cohesive unit, including human resources, legal, the library,
information resources, animal control and management services. The ability of
the City to serve the needs of its citizens depends upon the quality of
interaction between City officials, including municipal employees, and the
general public. The forum for this interaction is most often the public buildings
and facilities maintained by the City.
The Facilities and Services Plan Element recommends centralizing and co-
locating City services on existing City-owned property whenever possible.
Improving the overall job satisfaction of City employees in order to retain
experienced employees is recognized as important. Taking advantage of the
latest information technology to encourage interdepartmental communication
and information exchange with citizens is also recommended.
Insuring that Georgetown's library is accessible to all citizens is the focus of the
recommendations made with regard to increasing library hours and electronic
resources. Increasing the collection development budget and expanding the
library's resources through partnerships are other recommendations.
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Providing adequate animal shelters and encouraging the adoption of animals are
recommendations based upon the goal of keeping the City safe from the threat
of disease and injury caused by animals.
Public Safety
Providing a safe environment, as well as contributing to the economic well-
being of individuals and the community as a whole are key elements of quality
of life that are addressed by the Public Safety section of the Facilities and
Services Plan. Key recommendations of this section include the responsive
delivery of coordinated services, and the creation of the public perception that
issues related to crime, disorder and fear of crime are effectively resolved.
These are to be achieved, in put, by the creation of trust and harmony
between the public safety providers and the community and by a high level of
citizen and volunteer involvement.
Other Public Agencies
The Other Public Agencies section of the Plan contains recommendations
regarding housing, health and human services, and intergovernmental
communication.
Community Services
The Community Services section of the Plan contains recommendations,
centered on service delivery issues, for Community Owned Utilities, the
Georgetown Municipal Airport and the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN
Introduction
A principal feature of the Century Plan is its interrelation with the City's
budgeting process. Rather than a standard budget, the Century Plan requires an
Annual Operating Plan that focuses on the Policy Ends and Focus Ends of the
Century Plan as a way to account for projects and work activities initiated by
the City. The Annual Operating Plan is prepared and adopted as the City's short
range guideline for revenue projections, cost of service budgeting, and project
planning. In order to demonstrate incremental progress towards the
implementation of the Century Plan, the Annual Operating Plan includes
programs, projects, and work activities for the one, two, and five year time
horizons. The City staff and elected and appointed officials involved in the
preparation of the Annual Operating Plan will rely upon the Century Plan to
provide direction and guidance for their recommendations for and authorization
of the expenditure of City controlled funds.
Process
The City maintains and annually updates the Annual Operating Plan in order to
program the various fiscal requirements of the Century Plan. This process
begins at the Division level, where the directors are responsible for submitting
to the City Manager a list of projected. Means statements for the upcoming fiscal
year These statements include proposed revisions, amendments, and project
plans to be considered for funding. The City Manager then submits these
recommendations to all Council - appointed boards and commissions for
comments. Afterwards, it is the responsibility of the Council to select and
prioritize the Means statements into a one, . two, and five year project plan. Once
this has been established, the City Manager submits to Council for approval the
new Annual Operating Plan which includes the Council's prioritized project plan
and the corresponding budget costs.
The City's budget was officially designated as the Annual Operating Plan
Element of the Century Plan beginning with the 1992 -93 fiscal year. Fully
integrating the Annual Operating Plan with the rest of the Century Plan has been
a gradual process. Beginning in the 1993 -94 fiscal year, the 34 Policy
Statements from the original Policy Plan were used as Ends statements. This
innovation, along with the community's support and involvement in the creation
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of the Century Plan, were noted as significant by the American Planning
Association when it recognized the Century Plan as the most outstanding
comprehensive plan in a small jurisdiction in 1995. The 1996 revision to the
Policy Plan has continued to strengthen the connection between the Annual
Operating Plan and the other elements of the Century Plan.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
POLICY PLAN
March 8, 1988 Adoption
MAYOR AND CITY COUNC
Jim Colbert, Mayor
Luther Laubacb - From 198]•
Batba. Pearce- From 1987
William C. Shell -To 19S]
'Ex- officia members oJall Century Plan Task Groups
CITY MANAGER
Rabert Gaylor
CENTURY PLAN ST
Jim Colbert, Clair'
W.T. lohnsmn,CChair••
Marvin Lackey Pat y Essim
Be. ne Mead Patty Eason••
Wayne Meadows•• Ron Gahagan
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Joan King, Mayor Pro Tern
Marvin Lackey'
William H. Can. -To 1987
Eb C. Girvin - Mayor Pro Tom -to 1951
3ERING COMMITTEE
Tim Kennedy, Co -Chair
Jeanne Mosier, Co -Chair
Karen Gilbert" Luther Laubach•
Phil Baker F.L. Torn°
Henry Vasquez•* Armistead Devise"
CENTURY PLAN TASK GROUP MEMBERS
TASK GROUP ONE
Phil Baker, Chair WT, Johnston•' F.L. Tonne* Gene Bemd
Kay cm,ii Mark Dixon Claude Hays Jack HUrmi.tt
Ethel Moore Paula Oliver Glen Schmidt Dale Shanklin
Rae Wheeler
Ban Wh9sler
CITY STAFF
Edward 1. Barry, AICP- Dinummof Devebpma Services Randall A. Gaither, Chief -Long Range Planning
Hildy L. Kingrs, AICP -Senior Planner Edc W. Winttr, AICP - Senior Plann.
Tarrany Hughey, Secretary
•Councilpersons "Planning and Zoning Commissianers
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TASK GROUP TWO
Tim Kennedy, Chair
Ron Gabagan, Chair
Henry Vasquez••
Bob All.
Larry Bingham
K. Dominate
Robin Hallert
Don Hermings
Jon Hittmmn
Toby Lierman
G. Morrison
Daniel Vasquez
Red Youngrrmn
TASK GROUP THREE
J.. Mosier, Chair
Kmen Gilbert••
Renee Carey
Parsy B rrear ntez
Art Cmmll
Kathy Corbett
Eugenia Harrell
Walt Herbert
Nanny Raper
Cliff Saxon
Fred SCV.er
Lois Vasquez
David Vaulter
TASK GROUP FOUR
Pat Crowley. Chan
Patty Eason-
Jose A16o
Barba. Brigh[well
Scherry Chapman
Jim Donovan
Tex Kam,si
Jeannine Fairbum
Joann Find
Jerry Gmham
Defie Gutierrez
Rosemary Crossfield
Birdie Shanklin
TASK GROUP FIVE
Rex Oresonh, Chair
Wayne Meadows••
Larry B.H.,k
Ametead Davis•'
Ed Olson
V. Hanle
Paul Willi.
Norm Peterson
Gary Pickett
Bill Smith
Ermmi no...
Ruth Th.aM1
Marty Tyree
Linda Flory- MCC.1h
CITY STAFF
Edward 1. Barry, AICP- Dinummof Devebpma Services Randall A. Gaither, Chief -Long Range Planning
Hildy L. Kingrs, AICP -Senior Planner Edc W. Winttr, AICP - Senior Plann.
Tarrany Hughey, Secretary
•Councilpersons "Planning and Zoning Commissianers
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Winfred Bonner Tim Kennedy
Tim Kennedy, MsyorJim Culbert, Mayor to 1988
Mike McMaster, Mayor But Tenn. fimn 1987
Barbera. Pearce, From 1907
Mmvin Leek,, to 1988"
Ertel Brashem, from 1988"
Doak Fling, from 1988
Luther Laubach, to 1989•
Winfred Bonner, ft= 1989*
Jce SaeBen, from 1989
Shorty Valdez, from 1989e
•Council Rapresenmrive to Me Cenh., Plan Working Gra,
Feature Mosier
CITY MANAGER
Bob Hurt
CHAIRPERSONS
Ron Gahagen, fiom 1989
Robert G.,Im, to 1988
Ben Whisl¢, to 1989
CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES
Winfred Bonner Tim Kennedy
Luther Limbach Ertel Brashear
Marvin Lackey
Shorty Valdez
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES
Steve Bam i,h Bill Johnston
Susie Ramos Armistead Davis
John Kuhn F.L. Ton.
Parry Eason Barton Levy
Hem,Vas9uez Karen Gilbert
Wayne Meadows Ben WMsler
lack Bermes
Robin Hallett
Bill Simpkins
Gene Bernal
Claude Hays
Bill Smith
Rhmy Chapman
Jack Hunnicutt
Pen, Saeger
Timmy Coffman
Ertel Moore
Rex Tiuworth
Kay Cmdi
Feature Mosier
Wade Todd
Mark Dixon
Paolo Oliver
David Vaulter
Bob Demur
Glen Schmidt
Rae Wheeler
Ludy Gmgg
Dale Shanklin
Paul Williams
CITY STAFF
Edward 1, Bony, MCP- Director of Development Services Randall A. Gaither, Chief-Long Range Planning
Hildy L Kingma, AICP -Senior Planner Eric W. Winter, AICP- Senior Planner
Traci' Pederson- Assistant Planner Leone Golden- Planning Technician
Tammy Hughey., Seerstary
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CENTURY PLAN Geo w
PARKS AND RECREATION PLAN
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
W.H. Connor, Mayor
Barbara Narcq to 1991
Bob Sebrewger
Ferd To.
Jane Voltz, from 1991
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Mike M.M.W. Mayor Fro Tern
Joe Saegm to 1991
Bill Shelby, from 1991
Mann, Vmdea
Winfred Bonner
TY MANAGER
Bob Hart
CHAIRPERSONS
Ion Hinman, Chair Robin Hallett, Vice Chair
CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES
3 W.H. Connor, Mayor Mike McMaater, Mayor Pm Tem Winfred Bonner
CITIZENS -AT -LARGE
SUMMARY
Michael Bamea Harold McDonald Nelaon Shipman Ron Gahagan
Johnie McQueen Kathryn Stallard Herbenlnpffiield Gwen MUMaon
LA, Youngman JoMny Lacy
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
Linda Dacia Roger Pena Ed Sabelln
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Steve Bamtih Robert Hoppe Susie Ramoa
CONVENTION AND VISITOR'S BUREAU BOARD
Eugenia Harrell
CITY STAFF
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION
Edward J. Barry, AICP- Director
Hildy L Kingma, MCP-Chief Planner
Ice Silva, Aseiamnt Plano.
PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION
Randy L. Morrow, Director
Derck Timourian, Recreation Supevntandent
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Georgetown
SUMMARY
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Tim Kennedy, Mayor Mike McMaster, Mayor Pm Tern
Barbara Pearce Excel Breehear
Doak Fling Luther Leubach, to 1989
Sorry Valdez, ftum 1989 Winfred Bonne, fram 1989
Joe Saegert, from 1989
CITY MANAGER
Bob Had
ECONOMIC ADVISORY BOARD
llm Culbert, Mayor to 1988 Tim Kennedy, Mayor from 1988
Robert Gayle , City Manager to 1988 Bob Hart, City Manager from 1989
Jay C Sloan Joe B. McMaster Marcus Pritchett Roy Shilling
Bill Snead Bob Stanton Carroll Sullivan
STRATEGIC PLAN SUB- COMMITTEE
Gwen Momaon, Chairperaon
Tim Kennedy. Mayor Ed Barry Bob Han Rick Eason
Larry Bullock Marcus Pritchett Doak Fling Paul Willinra,
GEORGETOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVE BOARD
Karen Stearns, Executive Director
Norm Bay Tim Hams Cathy Bryant Mike Metaiosky
Robin Hallett Marvin Waley Steve Encroach Johnny Lary
Mike Snake
GEORGETOWN INDUSTRIAL FOUNDATION BOARD
Bruce Barton, Executive Director
Bill Booth Bill Connor David Deny Doak Fling
Elvin Gentry J.E. "Jim "Goss Tim Fero, Tim Kennedy
Sharon McCarty David McCaskill Gary Nelon Marcus Pritchett
Lodi Shankhm Clark Thumtond Charles Turner
GEORGETOWN CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU BOARD
Hanley SapPingmn, Director- Community Services Division
Molly Alexandeq Director- Convention and Visiturs Damao
JumSmahear Bob Brent Donna Chitanad Pam Coots
Sharon Erikson Eugenia Harrell Paul Hicalking Juenema Keys
Wendy LaGrane Bill Ll Mmad,
GEORGETOWN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Jim Bonn, PhD., Superintendent
Gene L9.hoo Nancy Benold Llment Navarrette Joyce Russell
Larry Bullock Jeff Mona. Kenneth Hunt
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
John Doetller, County Judge
Mike Hedigew¢in Greg Bodinght David Hays Jetty Mehevec
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Roy Shilling, Ph.D, President
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CENTURYPLAN GeorgetoEwn SUMMARY
FACILITIES AND SERVICES PLAN
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Lro Wood, Mayor
Ford T., Mayor Pon Tem
Ger", Arroyos
Lee Bain
Charles Burson
Shelly Davis
Susan Hoyt
Dick Vincent
CITY MANAGER
Bob Han
FACILITIES AND SERVICES PLAN WORKING GROUP
Chairpersons
George Arroyos, City Council
Lee Bain, City Council
Members
Gordon Bake, Convetnion aM Visimrs Bureau
Bob Brent, Chamber of Commerce
Imn Douglas, Planning and Zoning Commission
Ross Dutrcum, G.LV.E,
At Duipaldi, Airport Advisory Board
lim Gross, Georgetown Irduoreal Foundation
Gwen Morrison, Poli¢ Advisory Board
Llorente Navareee, G.LS.D. Board
Rebecca Pfieei, Library Advisory Board
Faye Pierre. Housing Andnori,
Kwhryn White, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Mary Faith Stork, Williamson County Health Disvlce Board
Eric Van Do., Si nNweAem University
Cal Wilkerson, Planning and! Zoning Commission
Karen Wilaon, Williamson County Health District
David Wolf, Historic Preaervauon Commission
City Staff - Development Services Division
Edward 1. Barry, AICP, Director
Clyde on Rosenberg, AICP. Cheer Plane, Long Range Platming
University of Texas at Austin
Bill S,innan, PhD., L.B.I. School of Public Affairs
Roby Pavers.., Ph.D- School of Architecture
Scott Davis, Graduate AsAkabot
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For more information about the Georgetown Century Plan, please contact
the Division of Development Services at 512/930 -3575.
City of Georgetown
Division of Development Services
904 S. Main Street
P.O. Box 1458
Georgetown, Texas 78627 -1458