Ordinance 2422-99 - Laserfiche WebLink

/ ' ` i ,: ,STT ORDINANCE NO. 2422-99 An Ordinance calling for annexation of the unincorporated island in southwest Everett located generally south of Casino Road between Evergreen Way and Airport Road, and providing for a referendum. WHEREAS, the unincorporated island in Southwest Everett which is located generally located south of Casino Road between Evergreen Way and Airport Road is a part of the City of Everett Urban Growth Area as set forth in the Land Use Map of the City of Everett Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the subject area is surrounded by over 80% of the existing City of Everett city limits; and WHEREAS, Chapter 35.13 RCW provides a specific method of annexation wherein at best 80% of the boundaries of the area to be annexed are contiguous to the city; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved a Resolution calling for the annexation of the subject area as provided in Chapter 35.13 RCW and let the residents of the area determine if there should be a vote on the measure; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 35.13 RCW the method of annexation provided for herein is subject to referendum; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that property owners in the subject area will not be responsible for participating in the cost of the existing City indebtedness, contracted prior to or existing at the date of annexation; and WHEREAS, zoning will be adopted for the subject area in zoning categories consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and through zoning classifications which implement the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the subject area can be served with City services at urban level which is a higher level of services than what currently exists; and WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the best interests and general welfare of the city would be served by the annexation of the subject area.