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Annexation of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Retention Pond Located on SW 33rd Place (B)
This is the submission of petition for voluntary annexation for the above referenced property, which is located on SW 33rd Place, in the vicinity of Windmeadows Boulevard, SW Archer Road and SW 42nd Street.
Explanation
Florida Department of Transportation, property owner, has submitted a petition to the City of Gainesville for voluntary annexation. The property is generally located south of SW 33rd Place, west of the vicinity of Windmeadows Boulevard and SW 37th Boulevard, north of the vicinity of SW Archer Road, and east of SW 42nd Street. 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 1.5 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.