HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2595A Resolution ~~~~~~~ ~~;~;~~, ,a~ ~~~~
ADOPTING AN ANNEXATION POLICY
FOR THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
WHEREAS development in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Fort
Worth is occurring and is expected to continue
WHEREAS well-reasoned fiscally responsible annexation of territory can
accomplish the following objectives
• promote economic growth by providing a positive opportunity for creation of
new tax bases
• facilitate long-range planning for provision of services
• protect future development by enforcement of land use regulations
development standards property maintenance standards construction codes
and environmental regulations and
• promote intergovernmental cooperation
WHEREAS the City Council has determined that it is advisable to articulate an
annexation policy and to establish criteria to be considered in determining whether to
annex territory•
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH
1 That the City should annex any area that meets the criteria set out in
paragraph 3 below which may include voluntary and involuntary annexations
of both vacant and populated areas Annexations may be considered
favorably if they meet one or more of the criteria
CITY OF FORT WORTH
2 That the area shown on the attached Exhibit A be identified as the area for
annexation planning by the City
3 That the following criteria be considered in determining whether to annex
territory•
a Whether there is evidence that significant development activity will occur
in the area within the next three years
b Whether the area is geographically proximate to existing city limits,
c. Whether the City has the ability to provide full municipal services as
development thresholds are reached
d Whether the area is needed to provide geographic continuity of city
services to other areas
e Whether fiscal analysis shows that annexation would be a long-term
benefit to the City•
f Whether analysis shows that failure to annex the area would cause long-
term harm to the City
g Whether annexation would close gaps within current city limits
h Whether the area is a potential growth center" that requires urban
densities to develop as planned
i Whether development outside the City would have negative impact due to
unregulated land uses and the City's inability to enforce development
standards building codes and environmental regulations, and
j Such other factors as the City Council determines may be relevant to
• ~ determine whether annexation is in the best interests of the City
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nnexation Planning Area
Exhibit "Q"
Fort Worth, Texas