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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF
CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A OF THIS ORDINANCE, CONSISTING OF:
APPROXIMATELY 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, WHICH SAID TERRITORY
LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMIT
OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS AND NOT BEING A PART
OF ANY INCORPORATED AREA; PROVIDING FOR SERVICE PLANS;
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS;
INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, may under the Charter
of said City, Section 1.06, annex areas as allowed by State law; and
WHEREAS, notices of two (2) public hearings were published according to law in a
newspaper having general circulation in the City of Georgetown, Texas, and in the herein
described territory to be annexed not more than twenty (20) days nor less than ten (10) days
prior to those hearings; and
WHEREAS, two public hearings by the City of Georgetown, Texas, where all interested
persons were provided with an opportunity to be heard on the proposed annexation of certain
tracts of land located in Williamson County, Texas, including the following tracts described in
Exhibit A of this ordinance: APPROXIMATELY 128 ACRES IN THE DAVID WRIGHT
SURVEY, LOCALLY KNOWN AS SERENADA EAST SUBDIVISION UNITS 1, 47 5 AND
PORTIONS OF UNITS 2 AND 3 AND SURROUNDING AREA; were held, the first being
on the 11th day of February, 1997, and the second being on the 18th day of February, 1997;
and
WHEREAS, at such public hearings, a proposed service plan was presented to and
discussed by the Council and all interested persons; and
WHEREAS, such public hearings were held not more than forty (40) nor fewer than
twenty (20) days prior to the institution of these proceedings; and
WHEREAS, the total corporate area of the City of Georgetown, Texas, on the 1st day
of January, 1997, was approximately 20 square miles; and
Annexation of approximately 128 acres containing
Serenada East, Units 1, 4, and 5 and portions of 2 and 3
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WHEREAS, the population of the City of Georgetown, Texas includes approximately
19,750 inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, all of the herein -described property lies within the extraterritorial jurisdiction
of the City of Georgetown, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the herein -described property lies adjacent and contiguous to the City of
Georgetown, Texas; and
WHEREAS, all notices and other prerequisites of state law and the City Charter have
been complied with;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance 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
ordinance implements the following Policy 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 7.2, which states: "Annexation procedures
and standards benefit the community"
and further finds that the enactment of this ordinance 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 hereby finds this annexation, which causes an area not
within the City limits to be entirely surrounded by the City limits, is in the public interest.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Georgetown hereby annexes:
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 ordinance, which contains the
map and property descriptions for the tracts. Exhibit B contains the service plan.
SECTION 4. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions, in
conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and effect.
- Annexation of approximately 128 acres containing
Serenada East, Units 1, 4, and 5 and portions of 2 and 3
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SECTION 5. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 6. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City
Secretary to attest. This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect in (10)
ten days on and after publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of
Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 11th day of March, 1997.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 25th day of March, 1997.
ATTEST:
Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
VED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
ANNEXATION OF SERENADA EAST SUBDIVISION AND SURROUNDING AREA
A 128 ACRE TRACT, MORE OR LESS, IN THE DAVID WRIGHT SURVEY
Being all that certain 128 acre annexation tract, more or less, in the David Wright Survey in the
Williamson County, Texas land records and including the following subdivisions, tracts, or
parcels:
1. Serenada East Subdivision, Unit One; 22.07 acre tract, more or less;
2. Serenada East Subdivision, Unit Two, Block 2, Lots 10-15; Block 4, Lots 14-22;
Block 6, Lots 5-15; Block 7, Lots 1-6; 14.2 acres, more or less;
3. Serenada East Subdivision, Unit Three, Block 1, Lots 4-8; Block 5, Lots 3-4; Block 6,
Lots 1-4; 6.07 acres, more or less;
4. Serenada East Subdivision, Unit Four; 38.969 acres, more or less;
5. Serenada East Subdivision, Unit Five; 17.70 acres, more or less;
6. Lot 231 of the Resubdivision of Lots 137 and 139 of Serenada Country Estates, Unit One;
2.71 acres, more or less
7. 2.60 acre tract in the David Wright Survey conveyed to John Montgomery in
Volume 598, Page 841
8. 7.262 acre tract conveyed to Berry Creek Partners in Volume 2114, Page 064
9. A.S.M. Subdivision; 0.50 acres, more or less
10. 17.05 acre portion, more or less, of a 40.61 acre tract conveyed to Raymond Joseph, et
al, in Volume 2392, Page 587
EXHIBIT B
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
ANNEXATION SERVICE PLAN
SERENADA EAST - UNITS 1, 41 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
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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
Department,
Serenada East Units 1, 4, 5 and portions of 2 and 3
and surrounding area
Annexation Service Plan, Page 2 of 6
EXHIBIT B
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). Some properties in this area are already
connected to the sewer.
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 4-112 years after the effective date of annexation. There
will be no requirement for connection to the sewer system as long as the septic system on the
property functions properly. The total connection cost for single-family residential service is
presently $1,425. The City has a payment plan available which allows payments to be made for
five years at a six percent interest rate, after a down payment. Property owners in the proposed
annexation area will be allowed to connect to the sewer system under the present rate structure
for one year from the date of the public sewer line being made available to their property. After
this one year period, connections will be made using the fees applicable at the time of
connection. In addition to the fees, 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 average cost for this plumbing work is $2,400, ranging from $1,500 to
$3,100. The City is supporting a bill in the current legislative session which would allow the
cost of these private improvements to be financed through the City.
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 L12htin(
Street lights will be provided by the City according to the City's standards, upon petition
of a majority of the property owners in the immediate vicinity of the location of the light.
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 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.
Serenada East Units 1, 4, 5 and portions of 2 and 3
and surrounding area
Annexation Service Plan, Page 3 of 6
EXHIBIT B
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.
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.
Serenada East Units 1, 4, 5 and portions of 2. and 3
and surrounding. area
Annexation Service Plan, Page 4 of 6
EXHIBIT B
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 Ret)resentation
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.
It is anticipated that the area proposed for annexation will be placed in City Council
District 5, 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.
Serenada East Units 1, 4, 5 and portions of 2 and 3
and surrounding area
Annexation Service Plan, Page 5 of 6
EXHIBIT B
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 I, 4, 5 and portions of 2 and 3
and surrounding area
Annexation Service Plan, Page 6 of 6
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