City election ward boundaries must be adjusted to conform to city limit amendments resulting from annexation or exclusion of property from the city. The City Council approved the exclusion of property described as Lot 20, Block 3, Rolle Subdivision (Deannexation #13-05) on May 28, 2013 by Resolution #13-19273.   This requires a change in the boundaries of Ward I. Two readings are required for this action. The first reading of the ordinance is scheduled for June 10, 2013 along with a public hearing, and the second reading is scheduled for June 24, 2013.

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

• Approving the ordinance will modify the boundaries of Ward I to exclude the property described as Lot 20, Block 3, Rolle Subdivision.
• Denying the ordinance will  not modify the boundaries of Ward I and create a problem where property outside the City Limits is within one of the City Ward Boundaries. 

There is no budget/financial impact from this action.

Staff recommends that Council hold a public hearing and approve this ordinance on first reading removing recently excluded property from Ward I.