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County approves $16.2M in capital improvements Commissioners in Williamson County allocated $16.2 million to improve emergency services, extend roadways and more on Oct. 10, providing funds for county projects slated for 2024. Funds for the projects were approved in the county’s general fund for fiscal year 2023-24, which was approved Aug. 29. Six projects were included, costing from around $500,000-$5 million. Projects that will benefit all of the county include expansions to emergency service coordination infrastructure and an expansion for the county’s vehicle repair building. More details The county also retained an additional $4.2 million in unallocated funds to be used for parks and other capital improvements.
County weighs justice center, jail relocation Williamson County commissioners discussed relocating the county’s jail and justice centers in October. What’s happened? Citing the need for greater space, County Judge Bill Gravell recommended Oct. 3 to relocate the facilities to from central Georgetown to downtown. Plans for a potential new site are not projected to begin for at least three years. “I think we own some precious resources in the downtown area that would be better used to deal with tax revenue.” BILL GRAVELL, WILLIAMSON COUNTY JUDGE
Project breakdown Recently-approved projects that benefit Cedar Park include:
Backup 911 center, $4.5 million • Part of the data-sharing program for first responders to increase coordination between jurisdictions New radio tower, $3 million • One of five new towers intended to integrate the emergency responder data-sharing system Williamson County Fleet building expansion, $1.5 million • An expansion of the county’s vehicle maintenance building, servicing roughly 750 pieces of equipment
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