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VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION - 0.91 ACRES OF PROPERTY OWNED BY NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (B)
Ordinance No. 160156
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, annexing approximately 0.91 acres of property identified as Tax Parcel No. 06340-007-000, which is generally located north of W Newberry Road, south of NW 10th Place, east of NW 69th Terrace and Interstate 75, and west of NW 66th Street, as more specifically described in this ordinance, as petitioned for by the property owner(s) pursuant to Chapter 171, Florida Statutes; making certain findings; providing for inclusion of the property in Appendix I of the City Charter; providing for land use plan, zoning, and subdivision regulations, and enforcement of same; providing for persons engaged in any occupation, business, trade, or profession; providing directions to the Clerk of the Commission; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
explanation
This ordinance will annex into the corporate limits of the City of Gainesville approximately 0.91 acres of property generally located north of W Newberry Road, south of NW 10th Place, east of NW 69th Terrace and Interstate 75, and west of NW 66th Street. The subject property is unincorporated, compact, and contiguous to the current boundaries of the City. On July 7, 2016, the City Commission received and accepted a petition for voluntary annexation of the property at the request of the property owners.
The adoption of an annexation ordinance is the final stage in the annexation process set forth in the Municipal Annexation or Contraction Act in Chapter 171, Florida Statutes. Because this is a voluntary annexation, no referendum is required.
CITY ATTORNEY MEMORANDUM
This ordinance requires two hearings and will become effective immediately upon adoption.