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To: Russell Allen, City ManagerFrom: Alfreda Bryant, Planner IIMitchell Silver, PP, AICP, DirectorDate: November 5, 2009Re: November 17, 2009 Council Agenda Item

Recommended Areas for 2009-2010 City-Initiated Annexation ProgramCC: City Clerk City AttorneySenior Planner DukeDeputy Director BowersAn initial formal step in the 2009-2010 City initiated annexation program is the adoption of the Resolution of Intent. The Resolution of Intent declares that it is the intention of the City to consider the annexation of specifically identified areas and to set public information meeting and public hearing dates on the matter. Anannexation report on each area describing the area's specific statutory qualification criteria, services to beprovided, the legal boundaries of the area and related matters will also be prepared. The Resolution of Intentaction is followed by property owner notification. No final Council action is taken to annex until completion of the public hearing. Areas would be considered for an effective annexation date of June 30, 2010.The approved annexation schedule calls for the formal Resolution of Intent to be adopted January 19, 2010.

Recommendation:

Deferral of approval of Resolution of Intent for the four (4) proposed annexation areas as a special item on the January 19, 2010 Council agenda.

SUMMARY INFORMATIONCITY-INITIATED ANNEXATION STUDY AREAS FOR 2010:Proposed Effective Date: June 30, 20101) Woodlawn and James

(43.79 acres): This is a primarily residential subdivision containing 66 singlefamily units and a commercial lot. Located off New Hope Rd with access to Louisburg Road this areahas an estimated population of 173 persons. Although served with some city sewer, additional sewer andwater lines will need to be extended upon annexation to completely service the area with City utilities.

2) Sumerset Acres, Ph. 1

(50 acres): This single family residential area consisting of 54 existing singlefamily homes with a population estimate of 128 persons is located off Trawick Rd on Melrose Dr andBond Street. Although partially served with city sewer, additional water and sewer lines would need to beextended upon annexation to completely service the area with City utilities.

3) Verona Place and Broad Street

(2.71 acres): This residential study area is located off Broad Streetand includes a single family resident on Verona Place. Consisting of 3 single family residents with apopulation estimate of 6 persons the area is already served with city water and sewer.

4) Wade Park Blvd and I-40/440

(249 acres): This area includes a portion of Wade Park Blvd and asection of I-40/440 generally located between Chapel Hill Rd and Harrison Ave within Raleigh’s ETJ. (seemap)