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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY- OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, GRANTING A PETITION FOR- THE
ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 69.4 ACRES IN THE LEROY B.
LORD, MARY ANN LEWIS AND JOSEPH FISH SURVEYS CONSISTING
OF TRACTS OF 0.76 ACRES, 0.32 ACRES, 36.2 ACRES, AND 32.1
ACRES, LOCATED ALONG SHELL ROAD AND OWNED BY SHELL
RANCH DEVELOPMENT, INC. AND JOY SHELL ADKINS, AS
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A OF THIS RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Shell Ranch Development, Inc. and Joy Shell Adkins, owners of
approximately 69.4 acres in the Leroy B. Lord, Mary Ann Lewis and Joseph Fish Surveys
consisting of tracts of 0.76 acres, 0.32 acres, 36.2 acres, and 32.1 acres located along Shell
Road, 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
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2. 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 69.4 ACRES IN THE LEROY B. LORD, MARY ANN LEWIS,
AND JOSEPH FISH SURVEYS CONSISTING OF TRACTS OF 0.76 ACRES, 0.32 ACRES,
36.2 ACRES, AND 32.1 ACRES, LOCATED ALONG SHELL ROAD AND OWNED BY
SHELL RANCH DEVELOPMENT, INC. AND JOY SHELL ADKINS, 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 24th day of June, 1997.
ATT
Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
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THE CITY OF GEORGETQ)WN:
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By: LEO WOOD
Mayor