Grape Creek contract amended

City Council approved an amendment to the city's economic development agreement with Grape Creek Vineyards for the buildings at 101 W. Seventh St. and 614 S. Main St. at its Aug. 28 meeting. The amendment will increase the amount the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation will spend for site improvements from $280,000 to $379,580. Costs include renovating the property for a winery and replacing the building's roof.

City to study feasible uses for former Albertsons building

City Council approved Aug. 28 a feasibility study for possible uses for the former Albertsons building at 610 N. Austin Ave. The city, which purchased the building to be used as a police station before moving forward with plans for the public safety facility, has owned the building since 2009. Council approved up to $25,000 for the study to determine the best use of the building.