Consent 1.I.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 12/14/2015
- TITLE
- Ward Ordinance Second Reading - Annexation #15-10
- PRESENTED BY:
- Candi Millar
- Department:
- Planning & Community Services
Presentation:
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
City election ward boundaries must be adjusted to conform to city limit amendments when the City annexes property. The City Council approved the annexation of the Billings School District #2 property for a new middle school in West Billings (Annexation #15-10) on November 9, 2015. This annexation requires a change in the boundaries of Ward IV. Two readings are required for this action. The first reading of the ordinance was conducted on November 23, 2015 along with a public hearing. The second reading is scheduled for this meeting.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
City Council may approve or not approve second reading of the ordinance to amend the boundaries of Ward IV.
- Approving the ordinance will modify the boundaries of Ward IV to include the Billings School District #2 property.
- Denying the ordinance will not modify the boundaries of Ward IV and create a problem where property inside the City Limits is not within one of the City Ward Boundaries.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no budget/financial impact from this action.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council approve this ordinance on second reading, adding recently annexed property to Ward IV.