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Annexation of City-owned Property in the Vicinity of SW 24th Avenue (B)
This is the submission of a petition for voluntary annexation of City-owned land in the area of SW 24th Avenue, Windmeadows Boulevard and SW 43rd Street.
Explanation
The City of Gainesville owns three parcels of land that are located in the vicinity of SW 24th Avenue. Tax Parcel 06810-005-002 is the site of a GRU lift station. Tax Parcels 06750-001-000 and 06748-000-000 are currently vacant and total approximately 4.77 acres. These three parcels are contiguous to larger parcels that have requested voluntary annexation into the City's corporate limits. Staff has reviewed the requirements of the Boundary Adjustment Act (BAA). 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; 2) receive the petition for annexation and make findings that it contains the signature of the property owner or authorized agent; 3) 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.