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Annexation of City-owned Parcels adjacent to the Deerhaven Generating Station (B)
This is the submission of petition for voluntary annexation in the area of the Deerhaven Generating Station.
Explanation
The City of Gainesville initiated (5) five real estate transactions that acquired property adjacent to the Deerhaven Generating Station. The first parcel, consisting of 1153 acres, was purchased on November 13, 2001 and the second two parcels consisting 647.43 acres and 476.36 acres were purchased on December 19, 2002. A fourth parcel of 40.80 acres was acquired on February 4, 2003, and an exchange of property already owned by the City of Gainesville with FDOT was completed on December 16, 2005. The properties are located south of sections 13, 14, and 15, Township 9 S and Range 19 E, west of State Road 121, north of the City Limits, and east of US 441. Staff has reviewed the requirements of the Boundary Adjustment Act. This area meets the requirements of the Act and is appropriate for annexation. The parcels are vacant.
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.
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.
Fiscal Note
The fiscal impact of this annexation will be addressed in the urban services report.
Drafter
Prepared by Heidi Lannon, Interim Utility System Planning Director
Submitted by Russ Blackburn