Title
Annexation of Parcel Numbers 05973-000-000, 07813-000-000, 07781-000-000, 05946-000-000, 05882-000-000 and 07777-000-000. (B)
This is the submission of petition for voluntary annexation in the area of NW Route 121 near Deerhaven Power Plant.
Explanation
Plum Creek Timberlands, property owner, has submitted a petition to the City of Gainesville for voluntary annexation. The properties are generally located south of the vicinity of Section - Township - Range 24-08-19 and 19-08-20, west of the vicinity of GRU well field, north of the City Limits and east of the vicinity of Deerhaven Power Plant. 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. This area meets the requirements of the Act and is appropriate for annexation. The properties are currently vacant. The area is approximately 1,334 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.