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Annexation of City-owned Property in the Vicinity of NE Waldo Road (B)
This is the submission of a petition for voluntary annexation of City-owned land in the area of NE Waldo Road, NE 63rd Avenue, and the Airport Industrial Park.
Explanation
The City owns a small parcel of land that is the site of a GRU lift Station. This property is surrounded by a larger parcel that has requested a voluntary annexation into the City's corporate limits. This City-owned property is identified by Tax Parcel Number 07872-009-000. 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 this parcel 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.