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AI# 12644  Regular City Council Meeting 7.4. 07/23/2024:

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Resolution and Order - City Secretary: Consider a resolution and order for a special city election to be held on November 5, 2024, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 43.0696, regarding the annexation of approximately 374.74 acres of real property commonly known as the Highland Oaks Subdivision, located within an area located south of 146th Street (F.M. 7500), east of Frankford Avenue, north of Woodrow Road (F.M. 7600), and west of Slide Road (F.M. Road 1730).

Item Summary

Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 43, subchapter C-5, the Highland Oaks Homeowner’s Association has requested annexation into the City of Lubbock. City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-R0291, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 43.0692, on June 11, 2024, expressing the City of Lubbock’s intent to annex real property generally described as 374.74 acres located south of 146th Street and east of Frankford Avenue. This area is more commonly known as the Highland Oaks Subdivision. On June 17, 2024, pursuant to Section 43.0693 of the Texas Local Government Code, the City of Lubbock mailed each property owner within the area proposed to be annexed a notification that included the following: a notice of public hearings, notice that an election would be held, and a description, list, and schedule of services to be provided by the City of Lubbock in the area after annexation. Public hearings were held pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 43.0694 (a) on July 9, 2024, and July 23, 2024, regarding the City of Lubbock’s intent to annex the real property previously described. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 43.0696, the City of Lubbock shall order an election on the question of annexing the area to be held on the first uniform election date, which is November 5, 2024.

Fiscal Impact

Texas Local Government Code Section 43.0696(b) states that the municipality shall pay for the costs of holding the election. Election Related Fiscal Impact: $160,000 - $200,000 (This is a range estimate. The cost will depend on how many government entities, and the size of other local governments who will participate in a joint election with us.)  $350,000 has been requested to be appropriated in the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget (pending approval by the City Council) for any special elections during the upcoming fiscal year.

Staff/Board Recommending

Courtney Paz, City Secretary

Attachments Resolution - Highland Oaks Annexation Election Order Exhibit A - Map Ex. B - Election Day Voting Location Ex. C - Early Voting Locations Ex. D - Election Order and Notice

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