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Authorization to Request Voluntary Annexation of Kanapaha Lake and Gardens (NB)
This is a request to authorize the Mayor to submit a letter to the County Commission requesting the voluntary annexation of Kanapaha Lake and Gardens, which is contiguous to the City limits and City-owned property, and support the voluntary petition for the annexation of the University of Florida Center for Training, Research, and Education for Environmental Occupations.
Explanation
On May 14, 2001, the City of Gainesville enacted Ordinance Number 00108 (File ID 001160), which annexed Parcel Numbers 06677-001-000, 06680-004-001, and 06680-007-000, commonly know as Split Rock Park. Parcel numbers 06836-004-000, 06872-002-000 and 06909-002-000, which are County-owned and commonly know as Kanapaha Lake and Kanapaha Gardens, are contiguous to this property, and now eligible for annexation. The annexation of Kanapaha Lake and Kanapaha Gardens would allow the City to annex city-owned property that is adjacent to the County property.
In addition, the University of Florida Center for Training, Research, and Education for Environmental Occupations (TREEO) is eligible for annexation along with the City's property. In order for this property to be annexed, the State of Florida has asked for a letter from the County stating they do not oppose the annexation of this parcel.
Staff has reviewed the requirements of the Boundary Adjustment Act. This area meets the requirements of the Act and is appropriate for annexation.
In order to annex these parcels into the City limits, the owner must submit a petition to the City of Gainesville for voluntary annexation. As the owner, the Mayor, on behalf of the City, must execute a petition for voluntary annexation.
Fiscal Note
The fiscal impact of this annexation will be addressed in the urban services report.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) authorize the Mayor, as agent for the City, to sign the petition for voluntary annexation of city-owned property in the SW area of Split Rock Park; 2) receive the petition for annexation and make findings that it contains the signature of the property owner or authorized agent; 3) authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the County requesting the County sign a voluntary petition for annexation; 4) authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the County asking for support of the TREEO Center voluntary annexation; 5) to direct the City Manager to analyze the area; and 6) authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Clerk of the Commission to advertise ordinances relating to the annexation of the area.
Alternative Recommendation A:
The City Commission: 1) authorize the Mayor, as agent for the City, to sign the petition for voluntary annexation of city-owned property in the SW area of Split Rock Park; 2) receive the petition for annexation and make findings that it contains the signature of the property owner or authorized agent; 3) authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the County asking for support of the TREEO Center voluntary annexation; 4) to direct the City Manager to analyze the area; and 5) authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Clerk of the Commission to advertise ordinances relating to the annexation of the area.
Alternative Recommendation B:
The City Commission: 1) authorize the Mayor, as agent for the City, to sign the petition for voluntary annexation of city-owned property in the SW area of Split Rock Park; 2) receive the petition for annexation and make findings that it contains the signature of the property owner or authorized agent; 3) to direct the City Manager to analyze the area; and 4) authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Clerk of the Commission to advertise ordinances relating to the annexation of the area.
Alternative Recommendation C:
City Commission take no action at this time.