City of Gainesville - File #: 070243.

• File #: 070243.
• Version: 0
• Name: Annexation of A Portion of Tax Parcel Numbers 06837-000-000 and 06845-000-000 (B)
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/13/2007
• In control: City Manager
• Final action: 8/13/2007
• Title: Annexation of A Portion of Tax Parcel Numbers 06837-000-000 and 06845-000-000 (B) This is the submission of petition for voluntary annexation for the above referenced parcel numbers, which are located in the vicinity of SW 20th Avenue, SW 63rd Boulevard, SW 41st Place and SW 75th Street.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/13/2007	0	City Commission	Approved as Recommended	Pass

Title

Annexation of A Portion of Tax Parcel Numbers 06837-000-000 and 06845-000-000 (B)

This is the submission of petition for voluntary annexation for the above referenced parcel numbers, which are located in the vicinity of SW 20^th Avenue, SW 63^rd Boulevard, SW 41^st Place and SW 75^th Street.

Explanation

The City owns vacant property in the vicinity of the GRU Water Reclamation Facility.  Part of this property was annexed in May of 2007.  An adjoining property has submitted a petition for voluntary annexation, and that now makes these above referenced parcels eligible for incorporation. The property is generally located south of the vicinity of SW 20^th Avenue, west of SW 63^rd Boulevard and the City limits, north of SW 41^st Place and the City limits and east of the vicinity of and the City 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.

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