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( t44414 l ::"1111P„iv....mma. 41v-A EVElRETT ORDINANCE NO. 2112 9- 9 4' 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 March 6, 1996, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 4241 calling for an election of the Eastmont area; and WHEREAS, the Boundary Review Board's jurisdiction was invoked and a hearing was held on July 9, 1996, at which time the Boundary Review Board approved the annexation as described in Resolution No. 4241; and WHEREAS, the Boundary Review Board's written decision approving the annexation was issued on July 23, 1996; 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.