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County’s position September 2013. Background. The City is proposing to annex 15,608.98 acres (6,316.73ha or approx. 97 quarter sections) of land from the County. In 2010-2012 the City consumed 157.58 gross acres of land, which averages out at approx. 52.53 gross acres consumed per year. .
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Background • The City is proposing to annex 15,608.98 acres (6,316.73ha or approx. 97 quarter sections) of land from the County. • In 2010-2012 the City consumed 157.58 gross acres of land, which averages out at approx. 52.53 gross acres consumed per year.
Background • As per the end of 2012, the City had 6218.80 remaining developable acres within their existing boundary. • The City maintain these 15,608.98 acres, plus the existing 6218.80 acres within their boundary (total of 21,827.78 acres), will be a 30 year land supply.
Review of City and County Positions • City sees this as meeting their land needs for the next 30 years • County views this as a very long term annexation (special and unique) • The County is looking for conditions that reflect their position that the annexation will give the City land that meets their needs for 80+ years (special and unique)
Other issues • Board orders do not include other issues such as: • Lifestyle issues • Service delivery