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Annexation of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Roadway (B)
This is the submission of petition for voluntary annexation for the section of SW 34th Street that is located between SW 19th Avenue and SW Archer Road.
Explanation
Florida Department of Transportation, property owner, has submitted a petition to the City of Gainesville for voluntary annexation. The property is that section of roadway identified as SW 34th Street that runs between SW 19th Avenue and SW archer Road and is currently outside of the City limits. This is the only section of SW 34th Street that lies outside the current City limits, and annexation of this section of roadway will improve service delivery. 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.
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.