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Status of Annexation of Township Parcels
Memorandum
BACKGROUND
On June 13, 2011, City staff presented City Council with an update on the status of the City’s analysis of the annexation of islands of township property within the area identified as being within the City’s ultimate boundaries. The report detailed the history of the annexation process, the number of township island parcels that had yet to annex (approximately 580 at that time), a summary of major issues such as safety services and public services, tax implications, examples of anticipated expenses associated with utility connection, policy options, and a staff recommendation. The report is attached to this memorandum as Attachment 1, June 13, 2011 Annexation Report.
Staff recommended that the City initiate the annexation of parcels owned by private utility companies and a cluster of township island parcels as a pilot effort. On September 19, 2011, by resolution R-11-406, see attached, City Council directed staff to initiate the annexation of properties owned by utility companies and, where feasible, publically owned land. The resolution also directed staff to begin a strategic process of annexing clusters of township islands in accordance with the staff analysis described in the June 13, 2011 report. Staff was also directed to provide a report to Council in early 2013.
STATUS TO DATE
Since City Council passed the annexation resolution, a staff team has met regularly to identify parcels to be annexed first and to develop the procedures for annexing township parcels into the city and has taken the steps to undertake those annexations. Different procedures may be available for parcels in different situations. Multiple service areas, including Public Services, Community Services, Financial Services, Safety Services, and City Attorney have been involved with this effort.
Analysis and Execution
· Obtained the forms required and information about the process to annex parcels when the a...
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