HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 980728-EERESOLUTION NO. ?0'0 707 — Ee
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 THE 17.01 ACRE PARK CENTRAL
SECTION ONE SUBDIVISION, THE 19.61 ACRE PARK CENTRAL
SECTION TWO SUBDIVISION AND THE 95.42 ACRE BENDERSON
TRUST TRACT, LOCATED ALONG WESTINGHOUSE ROAD, 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;
Intent to Initiate Annexation of
Park Central Sections One and Two
and the Benderson Trust tract
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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 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 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 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 the 17.01 acre Park Central Section One subdivision, the 19.61
acre Park Central Section Two subdivision and the 95.42 acre Benderson Trust tract, located
along Westinghouse Road, 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 August 11, 1998 and on August 18, 1998.
Intent to Initiate Annexation of
Park Central Sections One and Two
and the Benderson Trust tract
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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.
RESOLVED this 28th day of July, 1998.
ATTEST: THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
Sandra D. Lee By: LEO W60D
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
Intent to Initiate Annexation of
Park Central Sections One and Two
and the Benderson Trust tract
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Mayor
EXHIBIT A
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EXHIBIT B
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
ANNEXATION SERVICE PLAN
PARK CENTRAL SECTIONS ONE AND TWO AND THE BENDERSON TRUST TRACT
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. These services will continue to be provided to the area upon
the effective date of the annexation. Upon the effective date of the annexation, 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
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
Wastewater 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.
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 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.
Annexation Service Plan, Page 1 of 2
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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
residents in accordance with the rates, terms and conditions contained in the City Code.
Planning; and Zoning
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
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