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Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Georgetown and the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Member Governments to add Georgetown as a party to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Interlocal Agreement.
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This MOU is the first of two Council approvals required to add the City of Georgetown to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS). The Interlocal Agreement (ILA) will come back to Council for action after all members approve the MOU and Georgetown receives clearance from the Texas Attorney General’s Office regarding issuance of their voter approved General Obligation debt. This MOU was approved by the Georgetown City Council on March 12, 2024, with Williamson County approval scheduled for the April 23, 2024 Commissioners’ Court meeting.
Background:
Williamson County and the Cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, Hutto and Leander formed the WCRAS in 2006. This regional partnership has allowed effective management of animals county-wide while reducing costs for each partner due to economies of scale. In 2016, the WCRAS members approved its first expansion. The City of Round Rock contributed its 27.23% pro rata capacity share of $2.7 million using General Self-Finance Construction funds.
Round Rock pays its pro rata share of operating costs plus a $67,951.50 capacity payment for its portion of original 2006 facility. In FY 2024, the City’s O&M costs are $859,000, for a total annual cost of $927,000. The WCRAS is funded by the City’s General Fund.
Proposed ILA Revision:
The proposed ILA, attached as Exhibit A to the MOU, will allow Georgetown to join the partnership. The terms include the City of Georgetown wholly funding a $15 million expansion of the WCRAS facility that is expected to provide capacity for all members through 2035. Georgetown will also begin making its pro rata share of O&M payments, approximately 15%, likely slightly lowering Round ...
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