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ANNEXATION - SOUTHWEST 20TH AVENUE (B)
ORDINANCE NO. 0-03-09
An Ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, annexing a portion of the City of Gainesville Reserve Area Pursuant to Chapter 90-496, as amended, Special Acts, Laws of Florida, known as the Alachua County Boundary Adjustment Act; making certain findings; including within the corporate limits of the City of Gainesville, Florida, that certain compact and contiguous area generally described as follows: bounded on the south by the northern boundary of SW 24th Avenue as extended west to the western boundary of Interstate 75, bounded on the east by the City limits and the eastern boundary of Southwest 34th Street, bounded on the west by the western boundary of Interstate 75 and the City limits, and bounded on the north by the City limits; providing for inclusion of the area in Appendix I of the City Charter; providing for a referendum election; providing directions to the City Manager and Clerk of the Commission; providing ballot language; providing for land use plan and zoning regulations; providing for enforcement of Alachua County land use plan, zoning and subdivision regulations; providing for persons engaged in any occupation, business, trade or profession; providing a severability clause; and providing effective dates.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
explanation
The adoption of an annexation ordinance is the final stage in the annexation process under the provisions of the Alachua County Boundary Adjustment Act. On January 13, 2003 and January 21, 2003, the City Commission held advertised public hearings and adopted the Urban Services Report as mandated by the Boundary Adjustment Act. A copy of the Urban Services Report was delivered to the Board of County Commissioners of Alachua County on January 22, 2003.
ANNEXATION ORDINANCE
The annexation ordinance proposes to annex a contiguous, compact, unincorporated portion of the reserve area. The Boundary Adjustment Act requires the ordinance to be adopted as a nonemergency ordinance and to include one reasonably compact area. The ordinance will be submitted to a vote of the registered electors for their approval.
In the Ordinance the City Commission makes certain findings of fact related to the area proposed for annexation. The area must meet certain standards as required by the Boundary Adjustment Act. In this regard, your attention is drawn to Section 1 of this Ordinance and the presentation by the City Manager.
The annexation is effective on September 1, 2003 unless there is a tie vote or majority vote against the annexation. Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the Ordinance provide for the special referendum election, which will be held on April 29, 2003.
Sections 7 and 8 of the Ordinance relate to special matters that may be of interest to the owners and residents and those persons engaged in any business or occupation. The Alachua County land use plan and zoning or subdivision regulations will remain in effect until the City adopts a comprehensive plan amendment that includes the annexed area. Those persons engaged in any occupation, business, trade or profession in the area proposed for annexation will have the right to continue their occupations, businesses, trades or professions and shall obtain an occupational license from the City of Gainesville for the term commencing on October 1, 2002. Those persons engaged in the construction industry within the annexation area will be required to register with the City on or before 4:00 p.m. September 1, 2004 in order to maintain their certificate of competency issued by Alachua County.