HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 980127-CCRESOLUTION NO. g8D1 a7- CC
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, GRANTING A PETITION FOR THE
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A
OF THIS ORDINANCE, CONSISTING OF: APPROXIMATELY 12.33
ACRES IN THE J.B. PULSIFER SURVEY, OWNED BY NORMAN N.
BONNETT AND LOCATED ALONG CR265 AND NORTH OF SH29, AS
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A OF THIS RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Norman N. Bonnett, owner of approximately 12.33 acres in the David
Wright Survey, has petitioned in writing for annexation of this tract 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
2. Growth and Physical Development End 7.2, which states: "Annexation procedures and
standards benefit the community";
Petition to annex 12.33 acres owned by Norman Bonnett
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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 12.33 ACRES IN THE J.B. PULSIFER SURVEY OWNED BY
NORMAN N. BONNETT AND LOCATED ALONG CR265 AND NORTH OF SH29, 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 January 1998.
ATTEST: THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
EC
Sandra D. Lee By: LEO WOOD
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
Petition to annex 12.33 acres owned by Norman Bonnett
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