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Interlocal Agreement on Urban Reserve Areas and Extra -territorial Areas (B)
This is the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Gainesville and Alachua County on the purpose and nature of extra-territorial areas.
Explanation
On January 10, 2006 in accordance with the five-year update of Urban Reserve Areas as detailed in the Alachua County Boundary Adjustment Act, the Alachua County Commission approved updated Urban Reserve Areas, Extra-territorial Areas and Statement of Services for each of the municipalities in the County. As part of this process, the County Commission adopted an interlocal agreement that sets forth the criteria under which a municipality may expand their Reserve Areas into their Extra-territorial Areas; and/or the criteria for the expansion of a municipality's Reserve Area into the ETA of another municipality.
This Interlocal Agreement is consistent with the Alachua County Boundary Adjustment Act in the designation of Urban Reserve Areas. It designates Extra-territorial Areas for the cities of Alachua, Archer, Hawthorne, High Springs, Lacrosse, Micanopy, Newberry, and Waldo, along with the terms and conditions under which ETAs may be expanded in future updates.
The Agreement states in paragraph 3 that "Nothing in this agreement shall be construed to require that the County include any part or all of an ETA in an expanded reserve area for the cities named as part of their next five year update under the BAA." It further states that these ETAs may be considered for inclusion in the reserve area of another municipality, including the City of Gainesville, as part of the next update if it meets the criteria under the BAA.
Fiscal Note
There is no fiscal impact.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) authorize the Mayor, as agent for the City, to sign the Interlocal Agreement on Urban Reserve and Extra-territorial Areas.
Alternative Recommendation A:
The City Commission: 1) discuss the Interlocal Agreement; 2) make modifications; and 3) authorize the City Manager to communicate these suggested modifications to County Staff for the County Commission's consideration.
Alternative Recommendation B:
The City Commission decline the option of entering into the Interlocal Agreement with the County.