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POST-ANNEXATION PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF GODDARD ANNEXATION ORD. NO. 707 AS AMENDED BY ORD. NO. 729.
Presented by: Justin M. Waggoner, Assistant County Counselor.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open the public hearing; receive testimony; close the public hearing and make the required statutory finding.
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In 2010, the City of Goddard annexed 17 parcels, which primarily range in size from 1 to 3 acres, along with a single 19 acre parcel. The properties that have been annexed are primarily residential farmsteads, with some tracts being strictly agricultural land and a cemetery has also been annexed. These parcels are in an area generally described as West Maple and South 199th Street West.
The City prepared a service plan in accordance with state law that described the services the City would provide after annexation. State law requires that the Board hold a public hearing five years after the annexation to determine whether or not the City has provided services in accordance with the service plan. Notice of the hearing was sent to the City and the landowners in the area annexed. A copy of the service plan is included in the backup materials. Prehearing questionnaires were also sent to the City and the landowners. No responses were received from the landowners.
The Board is required to find whether or not City has provided services in accordance with the service plan. If the Board finds the City has not provided services in accordance with the service plan, the City has 2 1/2 years to provide the services. If at the end of the 2 1/2 year period, any landowner believes the City still has not provided the services, the landowner(s) may petition for a de-annexation hearing to be held by the Board.
Alternatives: None. The Board is required to hold the public hearing, receive testimony, and make a finding whether or not the City has provided services in accordance with the service plan.
Financial Considerations: None
Legal Considerations: The hearing is requi...
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