The city of Round Rock recently renewed a water agreement with Georgetown, while Williamson County officials reevaluated voting processes ahead of the next elections in May. Catch up on the latest government news around Round Rock that you move have missed.
1. Round Rock renews water treatment deal with Georgetown
Round Rock City Council unanimously approved a new water treatment agreement with Georgetown, extending a partnership that allows Round Rock to process and deliver Georgetown’s water supply.
The agreement allows Round Rock to continue treating Georgetown’s raw water using existing system capacity, formalizing a regional arrangement as both cities plan for continued growth.
2. WilCo adopts floodplain mapping study to guide development, reduce flood risk
Williamson County commissioners adopted the Atlas 14 Floodplain Mapping Study on March 24, which identifies flood-prone areas to guide growth and development in the county to help reduce flood risk, according to county documents.
The Atlas 14 study identifies flood-prone areas using updated scientific rainfall data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, along with topographic information.
Williamson County will use the study for drainage and floodplain management in the county’s unincorporated areas, according to a news release.
3. Williamson County officials reevaluate voting procedures for upcoming primary runoff
County officials, party leaders and voters unpacked what went wrong on the March primary election day, and detailed the changes residents can expect when they return to the polls, during a March 24 special meeting called by Williamson County commissioners.
Because of the shift to precinct-level voting for the March 3 primary election day, the county had to secure and equip a larger number of polling locations on a shorter timeline. Additionally, both parties struggled to fully staff these locations, Williamson County Elections Administrator Bridgette Escobedo said.
4. Round Rock enters cost sharing projects with WilCo
The Round Rock City Council approved two agreements with Williamson County on March 12 aimed at advancing major roadway projects across the city, including the Deep Wood Drive extension and additional segments of Kenney Fort Boulevard.
Both measures establish cost-sharing partnerships with the county for transportation projects the city plans to submit for federal transportation funding distributed through the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, or CAMPO.