Item Coversheet

City of Georgetown, Texas
City Council Workshop
September 10, 2019

SUBJECT:

Presentation, discussion, and possible direction regarding the downtown parking garage design -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager and Michael Walton, Chair of the Downtown Parking Garage Design Committee

ITEM SUMMARY:

The purpose of this workshop is to:

1. Review background on the parking garage

2. Provide an update on work completed for the project and the plan for public outreach.

3. Get feedback and confirmation from council on scope of design and public outreach plan.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The parking garage is included in the FY2019 budget at a cost of $5 million. Bonds were issued in April 2019 for this project. The bonds will be serviced by the property tax rate at 50% and the downtown tax increment reinvestment zone property tax rate at 50%.
SUBMITTED BY:
Laurie Brewer
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Downtown Master Plan Chapter 5 - Parking
2015 Parking Study
Parking Garage Presentation 09.10.2019
FAQ - Downtown Parking Garage