City election ward boundaries must be adjusted to conform to city limit amendments resulting from annexation of property into the City. The City Council approved the annexation of property owned by Ricky Savage (Annexation #18-02) on May 14, 2018. The subject property is 6,250 sq. ft. and described as Straw Subdivision, Lots 19 & 20, Block 2. The property is located east of Jackson Street and south of Orrel Street on the South Side of Billings. This annexation requires a change in the boundaries of Ward I. Two readings are required for this action. The first reading of the ordinance and public hearing was held on May 29, 2018.

City Council may approve or not approve the ordinance to amend the boundaries of Ward I on second reading.

• Approving the ordinance will modify the boundaries of Ward I to include the property owned by Ricky Savage.
• Not approving the ordinance will not modify the boundaries of Ward I and create a problem where property inside the City Limits is not within one of the City Ward Boundaries.

There is no budget/financial impact from this action.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the ordinance on second reading, adding recently annexed property to Ward I.