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Construction progress: The Sussex County court facility work was described in percentage terms: third‑floor ceiling and soffit work at roughly 95%, ceiling grids about 60%; second‑floor drywall about 85% with a phase‑1 ceiling grid at 50%; and first‑floor mechanical, electrical and plumbing at about 80% with drywall at about 70%. Masonry work continued on the front canopy and clock tower and the parking‑garage precast erection was expected to be completed around the end of the week.

Bond settlement and bidding: Town staff said a bond settlement for the police department and public works facility is scheduled for Thursday, and provided a sales summary noting that the town’s small offering was \"well subscribed\" and was described in the meeting record as \"subscribed in excess of $96,000,000\". The Public Works and Salt Barn received three bids at a February bid opening; staff said an award will be made at the Feb. 24 Town Council meeting.

Federally funded projects and grants: Staff said several federally funded projects are currently on hold. The town received $75,300 through an Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant and $100,000 through the Neighborhood Access and Equity Program from the Federal Highway Administration to study seven railroad crossings under a project titled \"Reconnecting Georgetown.\" Staff indicated these programs are paused and discussed timing implications.

Budget and meetings: Staff said the fiscal 2026 budget presentation is expected at the Feb. 24 council meeting and that budget workshops will be scheduled as needed. Upcoming meetings noted in the record included a Planning Commission meeting (Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Town Hall) and a corrected Hill Day in Washington, D.C., scheduled for March; staff asked anyone wishing to attend to notify the office by the stated deadline.

No formal council action was taken on these informational items during the portion of the meeting recorded in the transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Georgetown February 10, 2025 Town Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Town staff reported construction progress on the Sussex County court facility, a bond settlement for the police and public‑works project, an upcoming bid award for the Public Works and Salt Barn, federally funded projects on hold (Reconnecting Georgetown rail crossing study), and the FY 2026 budget timeline.","taxTitle","Georgetown, Sussex County, Delaware","taxId",68855,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6127088,"Georgetown council authorizes application for DNREC surface‑water planning grant up to $50,000",169,1824000,1993000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664977-00e57a7be8646f97d1e3feecbebb6ed0&start=1824&end=1993","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664977-00e57a7be8646f97d1e3feecbebb6ed0/thumbnail_1824000.jpg","/articles/6127088/Georgetown/Sussex-County/Delaware/Georgetown-council-authorizes-application-for-DNREC-surfacewater-planning-grant-up-to-50000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6127088-0b982c62e75b14c08b19472bbe7ac23b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140184&Signature=TZj1YPln6oes-FVTGkrfnEGKNpsbPf4L~vgHLWCGeKJp2M-D0oqqwKqU7-LaivuLf0FuIk1M9qtCubr64CZFxvV0y8dgV1WtKQjYGSrd2WLTMnZ3EnyhNuXwdp83iCyBSY~-yO9lSSln8SF66IVZXv0IZqL8CnUa7dGYAH4~ensAWeAjPwbhXTugcMVXiOJx6NEqRpXs42xFFysQvmN7Nfa-3yLr1oMPs-hkKUQdBzolXkpmmKLoCVSy3n79FdkxOLHPAVCYsGcfFaPWyzWXxNphMITjx9YdoDP9FFRd63lgT1jFHoEVcI7xZeq17HJ08LVQWUfBGYLvdVLn-ih3iQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Georgetown Town Council approved Resolution 2025‑03 authorizing submission of an application to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) for participation in the surface‑water matching planning grant program, seeking up to $50,000 in matching funds to map and review the town’s storm‑sewer infrastructure.

Town staff described the project scope as an inventory and condition assessment of catch basins, stormwater control structures and drainage paths. Staff said the application is a required formality and that the completed application is due at the end of the week. Council moved, seconded and approved the resolution by voice vote and a roll call recorded in the meeting transcript.

If awarded, the grant funds would be used to help prepare mapping and engineering data to identify current conditions and maintenance needs across the town’s stormwater system. The council did not discuss specific match sources during the recorded discussion.","The council authorized staff to prepare and submit an application to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control for up to $50,000 in matching grant funds to map and assess the town’s storm‑sewer infrastructure.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6127092,"Georgetown council backs cottage‑community proof‑of‑concept, authorizes two display homes",448,1477000,1925000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664977-00e57a7be8646f97d1e3feecbebb6ed0&start=1477&end=1925","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664977-00e57a7be8646f97d1e3feecbebb6ed0/thumbnail_1477000.jpg","/articles/6127092/Georgetown/Sussex-County/Delaware/Georgetown-council-backs-cottagecommunity-proofofconcept-authorizes-two-display-homes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6127092-e1005536dd1365402fef8e09e3d88159/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140184&Signature=SX85uih1wA~0nIUriEXcV5RtOdDT~0hhPus9Y2etTqd69ADD88D3iTuyy-dwCaqF-pb-J02KTf0LGYCEF5ZOS~Qks7jhxHGpR~bw~2eCVqr9XNGONlj3J6awvcnQwEZqVgfvAiDHUkMbcBXTowWpHH3cKfC7Xe-mgRi9jeFqUg3pTJ5hsqPITzaMDRbcoB4zl1h-n8rt7ldneUY-4wmAzTdfnVYMrPhki~YhKGyBJV-v2gNRQBMWA88eDgI-0fBMyk6TiJn~Zs6riLPAuu7oUHDEG9BAU0vgUWa946AJJh0TZrLAmq09wNhCQsgkUhBUG6YI0zvjSCX0KLY3YKB~qQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Georgetown Town Council approved Resolution 2025‑02 to support a proof‑of‑concept cottage community, allowing Little Living LLC to place two cottage home structures on its parcel for display purposes and authorizing a sign of up to 32 square feet. The council directed the town planning department to research and propose zoning provisions regulating cottage communities and to report back to the council by Aug. 25, 2025.

The resolution notes that the Delaware General Assembly passed House Bill 442 on July 17, 2024, which created an affordable housing production task force charged with reviewing zoning and permitting laws that affect affordable housing production across the state. The council said the town’s existing zoning code does not currently address cottage‑style developments.

According to the resolution text, Little Living LLC owns a parcel identified as tax map parcel 135‑15.13‑18.02 (described in the meeting as 515 East Market Street, across from Bastinelli’s garage). The two structures authorized under the proof‑of‑concept are for display only and are not to be used for habitation. The Fuller Center for Housing Delaware and Little Living LLC will be permitted to place an informational sign, no larger than 32 square feet, on the site.

Council members asked about pricing and housing targets; a staff representative said no price range was identified at the meeting. Staff said proponents believe, if sited successfully, the project could help relocate workers currently living at the Red Mill Inn, though council asked for a future presentation once the homes are placed.

The council moved and seconded the resolution and voted in favor. The motion passed during the meeting record.","The Town Council approved Resolution 2025‑02 to permit two non‑habitable cottage homes and a sign on a parcel owned by Little Living LLC as a proof‑of‑concept for affordable/workforce housing and directed planning staff to draft zoning language by Aug. 25, 2025.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6127096,"Georgetown council approves development agreement with Onyx Group for public‑works construction",162,1373000,1535000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664977-00e57a7be8646f97d1e3feecbebb6ed0&start=1373&end=1535","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664977-00e57a7be8646f97d1e3feecbebb6ed0/thumbnail_1373000.jpg","/articles/6127096/Georgetown/Sussex-County/Delaware/Georgetown-council-approves-development-agreement-with-Onyx-Group-for-publicworks-construction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6127096-70f4b05366f20df18543754f071de146/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140184&Signature=MRj3HHVc5x7VaJhtLHrlxA6P5wy-QDQLa2sROaFpvJWUMOKbQCTqO5zpyyApaBco95K2TdAW0D4BtQcA7VEmpje0ewVPFNKk0FH2gVcIzh7ZjFPAJP9x~3tlpyT4oJQmwkFbHYFsH4dMwzdyulf~I2LrUrKYYdq7twuR~QYx15JpapFTqEnZs~UkSG16KLHpNUCXqq9HTToecxiTE78LtOM6OkM5al6qpaZVnzPB~-tvpmALFpKrt-~3dVKqrH~iqS-gAW9DNpZ1v7t5Hm9JBNprtWVmkAL0biXQ1EDowKirZWKtPPyWoao7K7xbWKHdHKV7odlTKevSDhauevgjRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Georgetown Town Council voted to approve a development agreement with the Onyx Group that designates Onyx as the developer and supervisory representative for a turnkey public‑works construction project.

The agreement authorizes the Onyx Group to oversee capacity planning and the construction process and to involve the town in selecting subcontractors for trades such as HVAC, plumbing and electrical. Town staff said the agreement has been reviewed by the town solicitor.

Council members asked when trade contracts would go out to bid; town staff responded that Onyx, as the supervisory representative, will run the bidding process and that the town may provide names of contractors it wishes to include on bid lists. The council moved and seconded the item and voted in favor of the agreement.

The approval lets Onyx proceed with the developer role and the procurement steps set out in the agreement. The council did not specify a contract award date in the discussion recorded on the meeting transcript.

Town staff will follow up with procurement steps and any required public bid postings under the terms of the development agreement.","The Georgetown Town Council voted to approve a development agreement naming the Onyx Group as developer to oversee turnkey construction work and subcontractor selection for a public‑works project; the agreement was reviewed by the town solicitor.","actionData","errors"]

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