Agenda Item Name:
Title
Interlocal Agreement with City of Alachua Relating to 2018 Annexation Conflict Resolution Process (30-45 minutes)
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Presenter:
Ben Chumley, Growth Management Department, (352) 374-5249
Description:
At the Board's request, staff will provide a presentation on the 2018 interlocal agreement with the City of Alachua resulting from the conflict resolution process on the City's annexation of the Rattlesnake Ranch property near the intersection of NW 43rd Street and NW 93rd Avenue.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Receive staff presentation.
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Prior Board Motions:
June 14, 2022: The Board requested an update from staff regarding the Joint Planning Agreement situation (the 2018 agreement with the City of Alachua resulting from the conflict resolution process on the City's Rattlesnake Ranch annexation). The Board requested that Staff provide an update for the Board and clarity for the residents affected by the agreement.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
There is no fiscal impact to the County associated with this discussion.
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
N/A
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Background:
Staff has prepared the attached report which provides detailed background information on the 2018 conflict resolution process, as well as the content and effect of the resulting interlocal agreement with the City of Alachua. All property owners within the area that is covered by the agreement have been notified by mail that this Board discussion is taking place.
In 2018, the County initiated the governmental conflict resolution process under Chapter 164, F.S. with the City of Alachua regarding the City's annexation of the "Rattlesnake Ranch" property near the intersection of NW 43rd Street and NW 93rd Avenue, near US Highway 441. The County asserted that the annexation failed to meet certain annexation standards under Chapter 171, Florida Statutes because it resulted in the near full enclosure of an unincorporated a...
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