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Annexation of City-owned Parcel Number 06745-002-001 in the SW 20th Avenue Area (B)
This is the submission of petition for voluntary annexation in the area of SW 20th Avenue for a City-owned parcel of land less than one acre.
Explanation
The City owns a small parcel of land less than one acre in size in the vicinity of SW 20th Avenue and SW 42nd Street. The parcel number is 06745-002-001, and a GRU lift station is located on the property. Adjacent property owners are petitioning the City for annexation, and staff would like to include this parcel with that annexation. Staff has reviewed the requirements of the Boundary Adjustment Act. 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.
Alternative Recommendation:
The City deny acceptance of the petition.