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Home My WebLink AboutRES 981013-II - ANX FM971RESOLUTION NO. 9?iL9%3-1-7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, INDICATING INTENT TO INITIATE THE ANNEXATION PROCESS, ADOPTING PROPOSED SERVICE PLANS AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE CITY BOUNDARY TO INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY 1,386 ACRES IN THE ANTONIO FLORES AND JOHN BERR( SURVEYS, INCLUDING THE CRYSTAL KNOLL TERRACE UNIT ONE SUBDIVISION, THE PECAN BRANCH CONCEPT PLAN AREA, THE CHISHOLM PARK CONCEPT PLAN AREA ANDTHE SUNFLOWER CONCEPT PLAN AREA, LOCATED OFF OF FM971, AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A OF THIS RESOLUTION WHEREAS, as a Home -Rule Municipality, according to Chapter 43 of the Texas Local Government Code, the City of Georgetown has the authority to fix and extend its municipal boundaries and annex area adjacent to its boundaries; and WHEREAS, a municipality may annex only in its extraterritorial jurisdiction, unless the municipality owns the area; and WHEREAS, a municipality may not annex a publicly or privately owned area, includinga strip of area following the course of a road, highway, river, stream, or creek, unlessthe width of the area at its narrowest point is at least 1,000 feet, unless the annexation is initiated on the written petition of the owners or of a majority of the qualified voters of the area or unless the laoperty to be annexed meets specific configuration requirements; and WHEREAS, in a calendar year, a municipality may not annex a total area greater than 10 percent of the incorporated area of the municipality as of January 1 of that year, plus any amount carried over as unused from previous years up to a total of 30 percent, unless the area annexed is volunteered or is owned by the municipality, a county, the state, or the federal government and is used for a public purpose; and WHEREAS, the total area to be annexed is within the amount allowed by State lawand lies within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of, and is adjacent and contiguous to the City of Georgetown; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the annexation is in the best interests of the City of Georgetown; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and Intent to Initiate Annexation of 1,386 acres off of FM971 Resolution No. 8/D --11- Page 1 of 3 expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this resolution implements the following Ends of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element: 1. Environmental and Resource Conservation End 3.0, which states: "The physical qualities that make Georgetown attractive are protected"; and 2. Growth and Physical Development End 7.0, which states: "Georgetown's land uses support economic, cultural and social activities for all residents, businesses and organizations; and the City's development process encourages newand infill development"; and 3. Growth and Physical Development End 7.1, which states: "The City's regulations implement the Policy Ends and provide the opportunity to seek change with reasonable effort and expense"; and 4. Growth and Physical Development End 7.2, whichstates: "Annexation procedures and standards benefit the community"; and further finds that the adoption of this resolution is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Ends, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown hereby indicates its intent to initiate the annexation process for approximately 1,386 acres in the AntonioFlores and John Berry Surveys, including the Crystal Knoll Terrace Unit One subdivision, the Pecan Branch Conceit Plan area, the Chisholm Park Concept Plan area and the Sunflower Concept Plan area, as described in Exhibit A. SECTION 3. The proposed service plans for the properties, contained in Exhibit B of this resolution, are hereby adopted. SECTION 4. The required public hearings to describe the service plans and receive comments shall be held on October 20, 1998 and on October 27, 1998. SECTION 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign on behalf of the City Council of the City of Georgetown. SECTION 6. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption. Intent to Initiate Annexation of 1,386 acres off of FM971 _ Resolution No. ?X1013-17 Page 2 of 3 RESOLVED this 13th day of October, 1998. ATTEST: THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN: Sandra D. Lee By: LIEO WOOD City Secretary Mayor APR OVED AS TO FORM: Marianne Landers Banks City Attorney Intent to Initiate Annexation of 1,386 acres off of FM971 Resolution No. '?J'101,3 -J.0 Page 3 of 3 EXHIBIT A �e-_5. 910/3 -I-Z- 4!FXhli f 4 EXHIBIT B CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS ANNEXATION SERVICE PLAN 1,386 ACRES OFF OF FM971 Introduction This service plan has been prepared in accordance with Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 43 - Municipal Annexation. This requires that the service plan provide for the extension of full municipal services to the area to be annexed by any of the methods by which it extends services to any other area of the municipality. Police Protection Regular and routine patrolling of streets, responses to calls, and other police services will be provided upon the effective date of the annexation. Fire Protection and Code Enforcement Fire protection and prevention services are currently being provided to the area through an agreement with Williamson County. Upon the effective date of annexation, the annexation area will receive the level of response provided to areas within the City limits. In addition, the City Code Enforcement Officer will periodically patrol streets in the area to ensure that all properties are in conformance with City Code. Solid Waste Collection Solid waste collection and disposal services will be provided upon the effective date of the annexation, in accordance with the rates, terms and conditions contained in the City Code. Water Service City water service is provided to the site. The City has a Utility Expansion and Improvement Policy, which is referenced in this service plan. Sewer Service City wastewater service is provided to the site. The City has a Utility Expansion and Improvement Policy, which is referenced in this service plan. Maintenance of Roads. Streets. and Drainaae Roads, streets and drainage facilities dedicated to the public will be maintained according to City Code and policy upon the effective date of the annexation. Street Lighting Street lighting will be made available upon the effective date of the annexation, upon request of the property owners, in accordance with City Code and policy. Parks and Recreation Parks and recreation facilities dedicated to the public will be maintained according to City Code and policy upon the effective date of the annexation. Recreation services will be provided to all Annexation Service Plan Page 1 of 2 ��. qY 10 1-3-zl, xh1"6if LF.)PAfe /o'-,-z- residents in accordance with the rates, terms and conditions contained in the City Code. Consideration will be given to City acquisition and development as a City park of Block B, Lot 17, designated as a "common area" within the Raintree subdivision. Planning and Zonina Upon the effective date of the annexation, the planning and zoning jurisdiction of the City will extend to this area. The area will be zoned A (Agricultural), unless otherwise approved through regular procedures. Inspection Services All inspection services, including building, electrical, plumbing, etc., provided by the City will be extended to the area upon the effective date of the annexation. Library Services Library services will be provided to all residents in accordance with the rates, terms, and conditions contained in the City Code upon the effective date of the annexation. Other Services Other services provided by the City, such as animal control, court, and general administration, will be made available upon the effective date of the annexation, in accordance with the City Code and policies. Utility Expansion and Improvement Policy City Ordinance Number 900404, a Utility Expansion and Improvement Policy, guides the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of all utility system improvements, including water, wastewater and electrical service. Annexation Service Plan Page 2 of 2 9,'/0 13 - I1 Exhibif 13, lo,�4e o�