BY ANNA MANESS
City, county animal shelters merge Cat adoptions and services will be available at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter following its July 14 merger with the Georgetown Animal Shelter, according to a county news release. Dog adoptions and fostering will be at the former Georgetown Animal Shel- ter—renamed to the WCRAS Red Poppy Adoptique. The impact Due to severe flooding over the July 4 holiday weekend, all pets at the Georgetown Animal Shelter were transferred to the WCRAS, Community Engagement Coordina- tor April Peiffer said in an email. As of press time, the Red Poppy Adoptique is expected to open the week of July 14, officials said.
City of Georgetown outdoor pool admissions, costs in 2024
River Ridge Pool
City-run pool
2024 admissions
Net cost per admission
River Ridge Pool
2,014
$23.41
Village Pool
3,421
$22.80
Williams Drive Pool
9,421
$13.30
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SOURCE: CITY OF GEORGETOWN/COMMUNITY IMPACT
City may close River Ridge Pool amid cost cuts Budget conversations are ramping up in George- town as city staff propose new ideas to cut costs for fiscal year 2025-26, including closing River Ridge Pool. Zooming in Out of three outdoor pools run by the city, River
Ridge Pool has the highest net cost per admission and is the least utilized, City Manager David Morgan said during a June 24 meeting. The city spends about $71,000 annually to operate the pool, he said. With River Ridge Pool requiring nearly $200,000 in maintenance renova- tions over the next few years, staff recommended closing it, per the presentation. The why In May, Morgan said the city could face an $80 million negative balance in the general fund by FY 2027-28 if no action is taken.
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