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Schedule for Development of A Plan for Orderly Annexations (B)
This item presents a schedule for developing a plan for orderly annexations as required by the "Transition of Services Agreement between the City of Gainesville and Alachua County"
Explanation
The City of Gainesville and Alachua County entered into an agreement on March 13, 2007 for Transition of Services Upon Annexation by the City of Gainesville within its Municipal reserve Area. Section XIII of the agreement required the City and the County to jointly develop a plan for the orderly annexation of the City's Urban Reserve Area.
A Steering Committee consisting of two City staff and two County staff have met and agreed on a schedule for plan development. The proposed schedule includes the following key milestones to be completed in a period of approximately 12 months.
1. Appointment of an Interlocal Team by both Managers
2. Goal Setting and Development of a Team Charter
3. Team Orientation to the Annexation Process
4. Discussion and development of plan concept alternatives
5. Development of collaborative work elements for City and County
6. Development of Annexation Plan for Approval by City and County
The final plan will include identifying five targeted areas for annexations within the next 3-5 years, balanced geographically within the Urban Reserve Area and developing collaborative work elements that promote success.
Fiscal Note
There is no fiscal impact.
Recommendation
The City Commission accept the proposed schedule.