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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 970128-OO - Initiate ANX Serenada EastRESOLUTION NO. ?70M-1_ 00 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 APPROXIMATLEY 128 ACRES IN THE DAVID WRIGHT SURVEY LOCALLY KNOWN AS SERENADA EAST UNITS 1, 4, 5, PORTIONS OF UNITS 2 AND 3 AND SURROUNDING AREA, 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, including a strip of area following the course of a road, highway, river, stream, or creek, unless the 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 property 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 law and 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; and Intent to initiate annexation of Serenada East Units 1,4,5, portions of 2 and 3 and surrounding area Resolution No. q?! Oo Page 1 of 3 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 expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this resolution implements the following policies 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 acivities for all residents, businesses and organizations; and the City's development process encourages new and 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, which states: "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 Policies, 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 128 acres in the David Wright Survey, locally known as Serenada East subdivision Units 1, 4, 5 and portions of Units 2 and 3 and surrounding area, as described in Exhibit A of this resolution. SECTION 3. The property proposed for annexation is contiguous with the City limits on two sides. Annexation of this property will cause another area to be entirely surrounded by the City limits, requiring that findings be made before the annexation is complete that surrounding the area is in the public interest. SECTION 4. The proposed service plan for the properties, contained in Exhibit B of this resolution, is hereby adopted. Intent to initiate annexation of Serenada East Units 1,4,5, portions of 2 and 3 and surrounding area Resolution No. I=W-60 Page 2 of 3 SECTION 5. The required public hearings to describe the service plans and receive comments shall be held on February 11, 1997 and on February 18, 1997. SECTION 6. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign on behalf of the City Council of the City of Georgetown. SECTION 7. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption. RESOLVED this 28th day of January, 1997. ATTE T''. THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN: Sandra D. Lee By: EO WOOD City Secretary Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: X�/Marianne Land6rs Banks City Attorney Intent to initiate annexation of Serenada East Units 1,4,5, portions of 2 and 3 and surrounding area Resolution No. !?101Q 00 Page 3 of 3 �iSt�ng City 1:imt5 Q7a�a�- o0 Exhibit A v p O ens. � Q0o0o '`• Municipal Airport EXHIBIT B CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS ANNEXATION SERVICE PLAN SERENADA EAST - UNITS 1, 4, 5, PORTIONS OF UNITS 2 AND 3, AND SURROUNDING AREA 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 Police services will be provided upon the effective date of the annexation. These services include regular and routine patrols, investigations and other services, including crime prevention, victim services, and youth services. Officers patrol the City within specified districts, or "beats", that are accessible enough in size and by roadways to enable officers to effectively respond to calls for service. The beats are designed with several factors in mind, including geographic identification (i.e., street, railroad, water way, highway, property line), total area, population density, geographic boundaries, recorded or anticipated demands for service, street design, ingress and egress, and accessibility distances. The City currently has 3-5 officers on patrol at a given time. A new patrol district for the northwest part of the City is planned. Each district requires six officers to be adequately staffed for all patrol shifts. The City's Annual Operating Plan for the current fiscal year (1996-97) includes three additional officers. An additional three officers will be included in the funding request for the 1997-98 fiscal year. Fire Protection and Code Enforcement Fire protection and prevention services are currently being provided to the area through an agreement with Williamson County. At the present time, there is a different level of response to a fire in the area covered by the County agreement and to a fire within the City limits. Upon the effective date of the annexation, all calls for service will go directly to the City's dispatcher for response by one of the two City fire stations. If the situation requires additional units for assistance, these units can be sent to the site immediately. In addition, through the City's "first responder" program, fire fighters respond to all medical emergency calls within the City limits. Because they typically have a shorter distance to travel, Georgetown fire fighters, who are trained to respond to medical emergencies, are often able to arrive on the scene of an emergency and render aid before the Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) units can. This heightened level of medical emergency response will be available to newly annexed areas. Serenada East Units 1, 4, 5 and portions of 2 and 3 and surrounding area Annexation Service Plan, Page 1 of 6 EXHIBIT B The fire insurance rates paid by residents and non-residents of the City of Georgetown are largely determined by how well the City's fire services meet standards established by the State Board of Insurance. The adequacy of the water supply and distribution facilities for fire fighting capabilities, including water storage capacity, the water distribution system, and the spacing of fire hydrants are also important in determining the rates. Water lines in residential areas must be a minimum of six inches and in commercial areas at least eight inches, with adequate water pressure. While the developed portion of the proposed annexation area is served adequately by water supply and distribution systems, the differences in the level of response within the City and in the County contract area may provide the residents of the newly annexed area with lower fire insurance rates. The Fire Services Division also manages the code enforcement activities of the City, including high weeds and other safety codes. Newly annexed areas will be subject to these health and safety regulations, such as prohibitions against open fires. Solid Waste Collection The City contracts for sanitation services on behalf of the residents of the City. The contractor, in turn, has exclusive rights to serve all residential, commercial, and construction properties within the City limits. Newly annexed areas will receive once a week garbage pick-up with a cart furnished by the contractor and once a week recycling pick-up with an 18 gallon recycling bin furnished by the contractor. Each month a resident may place up to five cubic yards of bulky waste at the curb for pick-up at no charge. Bulky waste in excess of five yards each month will be billed on a per cubic yard basis. The City's collection station will continue to be available to newly annexed residents. The public collection station presently charges fees for all waste coming into the collection station, except for brush for chipping, automotive fluids and tires for recycling. Electric Service Electric service is currently provided by the City of Georgetown and will continue to be provided upon annexation. As rates for electric service are currently the same for areas inside and outside of the City limits, there will be no change in the rates as a result of annexation. Water Service The area is currently served by the City's water system. At the present time, water customers outside of the City limits are charged a higher rate than customers inside of the City limits. Upon the effective date of the annexation, water rates will be reduced to the rates charged to customers inside the City. Some residents may have private wells used for yard irrigation. These situations will be allowed to continue, however, no additional wells will be allowed except for ground source HVAC units, which will require a permit from the Building Serenada East Units 1, 4, 5 and portions of 2 and 3 and surrounding area Annexation Service Plan, Page 2 of 6 exhibi f d5 EXHIBIT B Department. Water lines will be extended in accordance with City policy. The City has a Utility Expansion and Improvement Policy, which is described in this service plan. Sewer Service A portion of the area is currently served by City of Georgetown sewer service (see area labeled "Sewer Service Available" on attached map). Any properties in this area which are not yet connected to the sewer system and are within 200 feet of an existing sewer line will be required to connect to the system. These properties will be subject to the City's current connection fees, including wastewater impact fees. The capital improvements necessary for providing sewer service to the remainder of the area (labeled "Future Sewer Service Area" on the attached map) will begin upon annexation and will be substantially completed within 4-1/2 years after the effective date of annexation. As sewer service becomes available, all properties within 200 feet of an existing sewer line will be required to connect to the system. These properties will be subject to the City's fees at the time of connection, in accordance with State law. Prior to the extension of sewer lines, a citizens committee appointed by the City will oversee the preparation of a cost analysis of the capital costs required to provide the service and allocate these costs to property owners in the form of "Capital Recovery Fees". Based upon current estimates by City staff, the cost to each property owner for their share of the sewer system would be approximately $4,500 to $4,950. In addition, each residential lot with a septic system must provide a private connection from the house to the sewer line and the septic system must be properly closed. The estimated cost for this plumbing work is $900 to $1,500. Exceptions to the requirement for connecting to the sewer system will be considered only if property owners have made recent substantial improvements to their septic systems in order to comply with State water quality requirements. If such an exception is granted, a notification will be made to the Williamson County Health Department that existing septic service will continue unless operational problems are encountered in the future. Connection to the sewer system will be mandatory if the septic system no longer functions adequately. Maintenance of Roads, Streets, and Drainage 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 lights will be provided by the City according to the City's standards. Electricity cost and ongoing maintenance for existing street lights which meet the City's standards will become the responsibility of the City. City standards allow for street lights at intersections and Serenada East Units 1, 4, 5 and portions of 2 and 3 and surrounding area Annexation Service Plan, Page 3 of 6 /Fes. OD �Xh1;6it 4e!? EXHIBIT B at the mid -point of blocks which are more than 600 feet in length. The cost of electricity of existing street lights which meet this standard will become the City's responsibility upon annexation. Street lighting installed as a result of annexation will be the same style and type of construction as the existing lighting. Parks and Recreation The majority of the areas proposed for annexation are predominantly residential. The residents of these already have access to the City's parks, the operation and maintenance of which are funded partially through ad valorem taxes. The ad valorem tax revenue from the annexed areas will provide additional support for parks and recreation. The Century Plan - Parks and Recreation Plan provides standards for the location of a variety of different types of parks in the community and contains the policy direction for the City's parks and recreation function. Once annexed into the City, residents will be eligible for reduced rates and priority registration for City Parks and Recreation facilities and programs. Planning Zoning and Inspection Services Annexation will allow the application of the City's Zoning Ordinance, which controls the location of land uses, to the newly annexed area. Zoning can only be applied within the City limits. Areas that are currently platted, with specific land uses designated, will be proposed for zoning appropriate to those land uses. These rezonings will be conducted according to the City's established process. Unplatted property, or platted properties without a specific land use designation, will be zoned A -Agricultural upon annexation. The owners of these properties may request a rezoning through the City's established process, at any time. The enforcement of zoning, building, traffic safety, code enforcement, and other health and safety regulations will also be extended to newly annexed areas. Building codes will also apply to the newly annexed area. Although building codes are not applied in the City's extra -territorial jurisdiction (ETJ), the codes which regulate specific trades (plumbing, electrical, mechanical) are currently applied when the City's water, wastewater, or electric services are provided. Extension of the City's development controls throughout the watersheds which impact Georgetown can also have a positive impact on water quality in Georgetown. Because Georgetown's water sources include both the Edwards Aquifer and Lake Georgetown, the City has an important interest in protecting those resources. Furthermore, a significant amount of Georgetown's current ETJ is part of the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone and is sensitive to potential contamination. Strategic extension of the City's boundaries can extend the ETJ to protect both the ultimate service area of the City and the areas which have a high impact on the City's natural resources. Serenada East Units 1, 4, 5 and portions of 2 and 3 and surrounding area Annexation Service Plan, Page 4 of 6 /j' s. F701 -?f- 00 �'xlsibi�'14 EXHIBIT B Library Services A Georgetown Public Library card is currently available free of charge to City residents and property owners. Non-residents can purchase an annual library card for a fee of $15 for individuals and $25 for families. Animal Services Annexed areas would come under the jurisdiction of the City's animal control regulations, including the "leash law" and licensing. Unincorporated areas of Williamson County are currently under the jurisdiction of the County's animal control officers. Since the City's officers have a smaller geographic area to cover and respond from a closer location, the provision of services will be enhanced. While the City's animal control ordinances differ slightly from those adopted by the County, the primary difference will be that City residents receive their animal licenses from the City and any impounded animals are kept in the City facility in Georgetown. Some prospective annexation areas may want to take advantage of the City's zoning districts that allow the keeping of livestock. All newly annexed areas are designated A - Agricultural district under the Zoning Ordinance, unless a separate rezoning action is initiated. The A district allows the keeping of livestock for personal and commercial purposes. The RE, Residential Estate district also allows the keeping of livestock, but under strict conditions relating to the size of the lot, the number and type of animals, and the manner in which they will be confined. 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. Extension of Representation One of the major reasons why residential areas are annexed is to provide citizens with political representation. Other than the fact that the proposed area is outside the City limits line, it is generally indistinguishable from the rest of the City, yet residents presently have no real voice in the government of the City of Georgetown. Annexation allows new residents to vote in City elections, to seek City elected offices, and to serve on many boards and commissions that are limited to City residents. These rights give residents the power to influence the future of Georgetown. Annexation of populated areas, however, changes the representation of the existing population. People who live adjacent to the City and support the City through utility bills, sales taxes, and participation in various organizations would be granted direct representation in the City's affairs. The racial make-up of the areas being examined for annexation is likely to have an impact on the current single member districts and may result in the need for redistricting. Serenada East Units 1, 4, 5 and portions of 2 and 3 and surrounding area Annexation Service Plan, Page 5 of 6 • I es. �?7oia?-- c -w EXHIBIT B It is anticipated that the area proposed for annexation will be placed in City Council District 4, currently represented by Dick Vincent, whose current term expires in May 1997. If the annexation is effective before the commencement of early voting on April 14, 1997, newly annexed residents would be eligible to vote in the City Council election to be held on May 3, 1997. 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. Serenada East Units 1, 4, 5 and portions of 2 and 3 and surrounding area Annexation Service Plan, Page 6 of 6 �xflibif � Service Flan Exhibit 4es.