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SETTING OF HEARING DATE FOR POSTANNEXATION HEARING CITY OF WICHITA.
Presented by: Robert W. Parnacott, Assistant County Counselor.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve notice of hearing.
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K.S.A. 12-531 requires the Board to hold a hearing three years after the effective date of any annexation in which a city was required to prepare a service plan showing services to be extended to the area to be annexed. Notice of the hearing, once set, will be provided to the City and to all landowners residing in the area annexed, by first class mail prepaid.
Wichita annexed properties by Ordinance No. 49-387 in October 2012. A prehearing questionnaire was sent to the current property owners in the annexed area. One of the landowners responded to the questionnaire inquiring about the installation of streetlights. The city has not provided a response to the questionnaire.
At the hearing the Board hears evidence from the City and landowners concerning whether the services were extended as provided in the service plan. The Board then makes a finding whether the services were extended. If the Board finds the services were not extended, then the City and the landowners are notified the area may be de-annexed from the City if the services are not provided within the next 1 ½ years.
Alternatives: A) Take the recommended action
B) Approve an alternative date
C) Take any other action deemed appropriate
Financial Considerations: None
Legal Considerations: The Board is required to hold the hearing by K.S.A. 12-531.
Policy Considerations:
Outside Attendees:
Multimedia Presentation: Map of area