HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 970527-EE - Petition to Annex GISD PropRESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY -OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, GRANTING A PETITION FOR ° THE
ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 39.7 ACRES IN THE ANTONIO
FLORES SURVEY CONSISTING OF TRACTS OF 5.0 ACRES, 10.0
ACRES, 12.832 ACRES, AND 11.877 ACRES, LOCATED ALONG
BUSINESS IH35 AND C.R. 151 AND OWNED BY THE GEORGETOWN
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A OF
THIS RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Georgetown Independent School District, owner of approximately 39.7
acres in the Antonio Flores Survey consisting of tracts of 5.0 acres, 10.0 acres, 12.832 acres, and
11.877 acres located along Business IH35 and C.R. 151, has petitioned in writing for annexation
of these tracts by the City; and
WHEREAS, the petition describes the area by metes and bounds and is acknowledged in
the manner required for deeds by each person having an interest in the area; and
WHEREAS, the area is one-half mile or less in width, is contiguous to the City limits of
the City of Georgetown, and is vacant and without residents; and
WHEREAS, the date of this resolution is after the 5th day but on or before the 30th day
after the date the petition was filed; and
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, the City Council has determined that the annexation is in the best interests
of the City of Georgetown; and
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
Petition to annex G.I.S.D. property
Resolution No. 62210-5,2 7-E�
Page 1 of 2
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 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 grants the petition to
annex APPROXIMATELY 39.7 ACRES IN THE ANTONIO FLORES SURVEY CONSISTING
OF TRACTS OF 5.0 ACRES, 10.0 ACRES, 12.832 ACRES, AND 11.877 ACRES LOCATED
ALONG BUSINESS IH35 AND C.R. 151 AND OWNED BY THE GEORGETOWN
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, as described in Exhibit A of this resolution, which
includes the petition.
SECTION 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign on behalf of the City Council of the
City of Georgetown.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this 27th day of May, 1997.
ATTEST: ) THE CITY OF GEORGET . WN:
4SanD. Lee By: EO WOOD
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: f
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
Petition to annex G.I.S.D. property
Resolution No. q ,2 - E
Page 2 of 2