City of Gainesville - File #: 070340.

• File #: 070340.
• Version: 0
• Name: Annexation of S. Clark Butler Properties Land Trust Parcels (B)
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/27/2007
• In control: City Manager
• Final action: 8/27/2007
• Title: Annexation of S. Clark Butler Properties Land Trust Parcels (B) This is the submission of petition for voluntary annexation for parcels which are located in the vicinity of SW 24th Avenue, SW 34th Street, SW Archer Road and Interstate 75, commonly refereed to as Butler Plaza.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/27/2007	0	City Commission	Approved as Recommended	Pass

Title

Annexation of S. Clark Butler Properties Land Trust Parcels (B)

This is the submission of petition for voluntary annexation for parcels which are located in the vicinity of SW 24^th Avenue, SW 34^th Street, SW Archer Road and Interstate 75, commonly refereed to as Butler Plaza.

Explanation

S. Clark Butler Properties Land Trust, property owner, has submitted a petition to the City of Gainesville for voluntary annexation.  The properties are generally located south of the vicinity of SW 24^th Avenue, west of the vicinity of SW 34^th Street, north of Archer Road and City limits, and east of the vicinity of Interstate 75.  Staff has determined that the petition bears the signature of the property owner or authorized agents.  Staff has reviewed the requirements of the Boundary Adjustment Act (BAA).  This area meets the requirements of the Act and is appropriate for annexation. The area is approximately 240 acres.

Fiscal Note

The fiscal impact of this annexation will be addressed in the Urban Services Report.

Recommendation

The City Commission: 1) receive the petition for annexation and make findings that it contains the signature of the property owner or authorized agents; 2) direct the City Manager to analyze the area; and 3) authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Clerk of the Commission to advertise ordinances relating to the annexation of the area, if appropriate.

Alternative Recommendation:  The City Commission deny acceptance of the petition.