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Annexation of City-Owned Parcel - Morningside Park Addition (B)
This is the submission of petition for voluntary annexation of city-owned property of Tax Parcel 10862-001-000, which is located North of Morningside Nature Center and east of Northeast Waldo Road.
Explanation
The City of Gainesville owns one parcel of land that is located north of Morningside Nature Center and east of Northeast Waldo Road. Tax Parcel 10862-001-000 is generally located south of Northeast 39th Avenue in the southeast quadrant of Tax Parcel 10862-000-000, west of Tax Parcel 10863-000-000, north of East University Avenue and the vicinity of Morningside Nature Center, and east of Northeast Waldo Road and the Tax Parcel 10860-000-000. 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 these parcels 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, if appropriate.