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Sr WORDINANCE NO. 2281-98 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Everett calling for an election to submit an annexation proposal for the Eastmont area to the voters in the area proposed to be annexed. WHEREAS, on October 29, 1997, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 4504 calling for an election of the Eastmont area; and WHEREAS, the Boundary Review Board's jurisdiction was not invoked during the 45 day review period which expired on December 22, 1997; and WHEREAS, the Boundary Review Board sent a letter dated December 29, 1997, deeming the annexation approved and authorizing the City to proceed with the election; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the qualified voters of the Eastmont area should have an opportunity to vote on whether they desire to be annexed to Everett; NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Everett does ordain: Section 1: A proposal was initiated by the City, pursuant to RCW 35.13.015, for the annexation by the election method of the Eastmont area described herein. As such, an election shall be submitted to the voters in the Eastmont area described herein upon the question of annexation. Section 2: The boundaries of the proposed annexation area are described in the attached map (Exhibit 1) and legal description (Exhibit 2) which are incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth in full. Section 3: The City of Everett will pay the cost of the annexation election. Section 4: The area to be annexed shall upon annexation be assessed and taxed at the same rate and on the same basis as property within the city, except for existing City indebtedness contracted prior to or existing at the date of annexation. Section 5: Upon annexation, zoning will be adopted for the annexation area in zoning categories consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and through zoning classifications which implement the Comprehensive Plan.