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 city-owned property (Annexation #18-04) on June 26, 2018. The subject property is known as Coulson Park and includes tracts of land situated in the NE1/4, SE1/4, and the SW 1/4 of Section 34, T1N, R26E. The property is located both north and south of Interstate 90. This annexation requires a change in the boundaries of Ward I. Two readings are required for this action. The first reading of the ordinance was held August 13, 2018 along with a public hearing, and the second reading is scheduled for August 27.

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 the City of Billings.
• 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.