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Consider a memorandum/resolution directing that a written service agreement be negotiated for voluntary annexation of approximately 5.811 acres of land lying contiguous to the existing city limits, along the north right-of-way of Chaparral Road, and approximately 310’ east of the Heritage Oaks subdivision, Killeen, Texas.
SUMMARY
DATE: April 28, 2020
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Tony D. McIlwain, Executive Director of Planning & Dev. Svcs.
SUBJECT: Consider a voluntary annexation petition for approximately 5.811 acres of land lying contiguous to the existing city limits, along the north right-of-way of Chaparral Road, and approximately 310’ east of the Heritage Oaks subdivision, Killeen, Texas
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On March 24, 2020, the Planning and Development Services Department received a voluntary petition for annexation from Killeen Chaparral Development, L.L.C., represented by Gary W. Purser, Jr. The subject tract is comprised of 5.811 acres and is located contiguous to the existing city limits, along the north right-of-way of Chaparral Road, and approximately 310’ east of the Heritage Oaks subdivision, Killeen, Texas. In accordance with the applicant's request, the staff is providing the annexation process in accordance with the most recent legislative changes. It shall be noted that individual landowner petitions for annexation are no longer subject to a 90-day schedule. Staff is requesting that the City Council provide a motion of direction to the City Manager.
Annexation Process
Local Government Code (LGC) 43.0672: If the Council decides to consider annexation of an area, the Council must first negotiate and enter into a written service agreement for the provisions of municipal services in the area. [note: there is no statutory time period in which to complete this action].
The written service agreem...
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