Title
Annexation Transition Agreement Extension (B)
Discuss the status of the Interlocal Agreement on the Transition of Services Upon Annexation (also referred to as the Annexation Transition Agreement or ATA). ** ESTIMATED STAFF PRESENTATION 20 MINUTES **
Explanation
The City of Gainesville and Alachua County entered into an agreement on March 13, 2007, for transition of services upon annexation by the City of Gainesville within its municipal reserve area. The first amendment to the interlocal agreement was entered into on May 12, 2009. The interlocal agreement is set to expire on September 30, 2014.
The Annexation Transition Agreement is triggered when an annexation results in an unincorporated area population reduction greater than 3% or unincorporated area taxable property value reduction greater than 3%.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) hear a presentation from staff; 2) authorize the City Attorney to draft and the Mayor to sign a 12 month extension of the Annexation Transition Agreement and submit to the County for consideration; 3) direct the City Manager to enter into negotiations with the County for revisions to the Annexation Transition Agreement; and 4) determine if the Mayor or a City Commissioner should be on the negotiation team.