ANNEXATION POLICY, PROGRAM, AND PLAN Presented to the City Council By the Planning and Development Department August 2, 2011 1
Purpose Review the following: Annexation policy Annexation program Annexation plan Annexation actions for remainder of 2011 Answer questions and receive comments City Limits Extraterritorial Jurisdiction 2
Comprehensive Plan Table of Contents SUMMARY INTRODUCTION Vision and Values PART I: FOCUSING ON THE FUTURE 1. Population Trends 2. Economic Trends 3. Financial Trends PART II: BUILDING STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS 4. Land Use 5. Housing 6. Parks and Community Services 7. Libraries 8. Human Services 9. Neighborhood Capacity Building PART III: DEVELOPING A SOUND ECONOMY 10. Economic Development 11. Transportation 12. Education 13. Historic Preservation 14. Urban Design 15. Arts and Culture PART IV: PROVIDING A SAFE COMMUNITY 16. Police Services 17. Fire and Emergency Services 18. Environmental Quality 19. Public Health 20. Municipal Facilities PART V: TOOLS FOR IMPLEMENTATION 21. Capital Improvements 22. Development Regulations 23. Financial Incentives 24. Annexation Policy 25. Intergovernmental Cooperation APPENDICES A. Existing Plans and Studies B. Population Projection Methodology C. Sector Land Use Policies D. Funded Capital Improvements E. Unfunded Capital Improvements F. Youth Asset Model G. Annexation Plan, Policy and Program H. Conservation and Reclamation District Policy I. Tax Abatement Policy Statement GLOSSARY 3
History of Annexation 1873 2011 City land area (sq. mi.) 4.2 350 Limited Purpose --- 13 City population 3,000 746,290 ETJ land area (sq. mi.) --- 310 Legend Annexation Years 1873, Original Town 1874-1930 No Annexations 1931-1940 1941-1962 1963-1986 1987-1990 1991-2005 2006-2010 Limited Purpose Annexation (2002-2004, and 2007) Extraterritorial Jurisdiction 4
The Three P s Annexation Policy City Council adopted in September 2004 Provides criteria for annexation Annexation Program Adopted yearly with Comprehensive Plan Identifies areas the City may consider for annexation in the next 5 and 20 year windows Annexation Plan State mandated when area to be annexed has 100 or more residential dwelling units 5
Annexation Policy Provides the City Council with specific, objective, and prescriptive guidance for making annexation decisions Enables the City to be proactive in identifying areas to consider for annexation Promotes meaningful and timely public participation in formulating the annexation program as part of the annual update of the Comprehensive Plan 6
Annexation Policy Contents I. Purpose and intent II. Definitions III. Annexation criteria and procedures IV. Disannexation V. Preparation of fiscal impact analysis VI. Preparation of five-year annexation program VII. Preparation of three-year annexation plan VIII. External communication 7
Annexation Policy: Criteria A. Full-Purpose Annexation Area to meet one or more of the following conditions: 1. Enclave a. Enclave within City s ETJ b. Ability to provide municipal services 2. Urban Development a. Development activity of an urban nature b. Ability to provide municipal services c. Positive fiscal impact analysis 3. Growth Center a. Designated growth center b. Ability to provide municipal services c. Positive fiscal impact analysis 4. Adverse Impact a. Adverse impact on City if not annexed b. Ability to provide municipal services 5. Option to Expand a. Detriment to City s orderly growth if not annexed b. Ability to provide municipal services Enclave City Limit 8
B. Annexation Policy: Criteria (cont.) Limited-Purpose Annexation Area must meet one or more of the five conditions for full-purpose annexation and either of the following conditions: 1. Populated Area 2. Long-Term Development Limited-Purpose Full-Purpose ETJ 9
Why does the City annex enclaves? To promote sustainable development by Facilitating the efficient delivery of municipal services, Ensuring timely police, fire and emergency response, Allowing all residents using City facilities to contribute their fair share to the operation and maintenance costs, Assessing transportation impact fees for developments using City arterials for access, and Applying appropriate land use regulations, development standards, gas drilling standards, property maintenance standards, fire codes, construction codes and environmental regulations. 10
Annexation Policy: Fiscal Impact Analysis General Fund revenues based on existing and proposed land uses and population estimate General Fund expenditures based on transitional costs and anticipated service response calls 10-year analysis timeframe 11
Annexation Program The annexation program is a general guide for making decisions about annexation. Areas are identified within Fort Worth s ETJ that the City might wish to consider for annexation during the next five years. The annexation program is not legally binding: Inclusion of an area in the annexation program does not obligate the City to annex that area. Omission of an area from the annexation program does not prevent the City from annexing that area. 12
Annexation Program Contents Procedure to prepare annexation program Potential City-initiated and owner-initiated annexations, 2011 2015 Potential long-term annexations, 2016 2030 Relationship to capital improvement program 13
Annexation Plan The annexation plan is a State-mandated document for considering annexation of areas with 100 or more residential parcels. Areas may only be annexed three years after the plan is adopted. The annexation plan is legally binding: Inclusion of an area in the annexation plan does obligate the City to annex that area. Removal of an area from the annexation plan may prevent the City from annexing that area for five years. 14
Development Agreements in Lieu of Annexation State law requires cities to offer a development agreement in lieu of annexation to parcels with an agricultural exemption from the appraisal district. If the development agreement is accepted by the property owner, the area cannot be annexed for a specified time period, typically five years. The development agreement requires the property owner to continue the agricultural uses and follow certain City regulations. 15
Potential Annexations: 2011-2015 32 areas totaling 13.5 square miles: 16 enclaves 4 areas in a mixed-use growth center 1 area previously annexed for limited purposes 4 areas of adverse impact 5 areas with anticipated urban development 2 areas of possible ownerinitiated annexation 16 13
Potential Annexations: 2016-2030 39 areas totaling 43.6 square miles, including: 19 enclaves. 4 potential enclaves. 16 areas with anticipated urban development. 1 area with possible adverse impact 14 areas of possible ownerinitiated annexation. 20 17
Proposed Annexation Actions for Remainder of 2011 City-Initiated Owner-Initiated 18
City-Initiated Disannexation Avondale-Haslet Road Right-of-Way 0.6 acres Northern half of roadway Southern half disannexed as part of agreement with Haslet To be considered: August 2 Haslet 19
City-Initiated Annexation Full-Purpose Annexation Dirks Road right-of-way Area 3-1 Area 13 Addition to 3-Year Annexation Plan Area 18 5-Year Development Agreement Portion of Area 73 20
Full-Purpose Annexation: Dirks Road Right-of-Way 15.4 acres City-Initiated Annexation (cont.) City widening roadway with Tarrant County Principal arterial To be considered: August 2 21
City-Initiated Annexation (cont.) Full-Purpose Annexation: Area 3-1 749 acres CFW water service area 18 residential parcels 14 dwelling units 28 non-residential parcels $15 million assessed value To be considered: December 2011 22
City-Initiated Annexation (cont.) Full-Purpose Annexation: Area 13 247 acres CFW water service area 8 residential parcels 7 dwelling units 34 non-residential parcels $7.6 million assessed value To be considered: December 2011 23
Addition to 3-Year Annexation Plan: Area 18 62 acres City-Initiated Annexation (cont.) City of Fort Worth water service area 109 dwelling units 1 non-residential parcel $39.8 million assessed value Add to plan: August 2 24
City-Initiated Annexation (cont.) 5-Year Development Agreement: Portion of Area 73 1,127 acres CFW water service area 4 residential parcels 3 dwelling units 23 non-residential parcels $10.8 million assessed value Development agreement: August 9 25
2484 Avondale-Haslet Road 3.3 acres CFW water service area 1 non-residential parcel $1.1 million assessed value To be considered: August 23 Owner-Initiated Annexation 26
12700 Block of Private Road 4716 38.2 acres Owner-Initiated Annexation (cont.) CFW water service area West of Texas Motor Speedway Proposed GE locomotive engine manufacturing facility $25 million building cost To be considered: August 23 27
Schedule for 2011 Annexation Actions August 2 August 9 August 23 December 6 Disannexation of Avondale-Haslet right-of-way Annexation of Dirks Road right-of-way Addition of Area 18 to 3-year annexation plan Authorization for development agreements in lieu of annexation for portion of Area 73 Annexation of 2484 Avondale-Haslet Road Annexation of proposed GE manufacturing facility Annexation of Area 3-1 Annexation of Area 13 28
Questions? Comments? 29
Full municipal services Elements of Service Plan Timeframe Fire and police protection Immediately Emergency medical services Immediately Solid waste collection Immediately Operation and maintenance of parks, publicly- Immediately owned facilities, and streets Library services Immediately Drainage and storm sewer maintenance Immediately Enforcement of environmental health, zoning and Immediately subdivision ordinances Enforcement of building and construction codes Immediately Inspection services Immediately Access to water and wastewater services unless Within 2½ years of services are provided by another utility petition and commitment (or 4½ years, if justified) 30
How does annexation affect the use of land? Existing land uses may continue after annexation, even if inconsistent with City of Fort Worth zoning applied to the property. The uses become nonconforming, aka grandfathered. Existing water wells and septic systems may be used. New development and redevelopment must comply with all City codes. 31
What capital improvements are needed to support City-initiated annexations in years 2011 to 2015? 32
What capital improvements are needed to support City-initiated annexations in years 2011 to 2015 (cont.)? 33
What elements are included in the annexation plan? Resolution to Amend the 1999 Annexation Plan, first year Coordinate Provision of Services with current service providers, first and second years Informational meetings with property owners, first through third years 34