Ordinance first reading:  7/0

The City of Gillette has initiated the annexation of a tract of land entirely adjacent and contiguous to the City of Gillette, Wyoming, pursuant to Wyoming Statute 15-1-404, known as the Cocklebur Drive Drainage Annexation.

During their regular meeting on January 3, 2017, the Governing Body of the City of Gillette approved Resolution No. 2596, initiating the annexation of 6.59 acres entirely adjacent and contiguous to the City of Gillette, Wyoming, pursuant to Wyoming Statute 15-1-404, known as the Cocklebur Drive Drainage Annexation.  A copy of Resolution No. 2596 and a copy of of the proposed Cocklebur Drive Drainage Annexation plat is attached.

This area is a logical extension of the City limits and will be serviceable.  The proposed zoning of the annexation area will be A, Agriculture District.  The City Council will make the final determination of the zoning districts at the time of annexation.  The Comprehensive Plan envisions the future land use to be agriculture for parkland use. 
There is no significant City investment required in support of this annexation for water, sewer, streets, drainage or parks.  The City has budgeted $8,500 for the annexation plat development.  Landowners within the proposed annexation area will be responsible for all costs associated with the extension of water, sewer, streets, drainage and other infrastructure improvements required at the time of development in accordance with City Zoning and Subdivision Regulations and City Design and Construction Standards.  Any future development or construction will be reviewed by the City and shall meet City standards.

Public Hearing Notices were sent via certified mail in accordance with Wyoming Statute 15-1-405 to all affected landowners and utility companies within the annexation area.  The public hearing notice was published in the Gillette News Record on February 27, 2017, and March 6, 2017.

Annexation reports were prepared in accordance with Wyoming Statute 15-1-402 and sent via certified mail with the Public Hearing Notice to the all affected landowners and utility companies.  Attached separately is a copy of the Annexation Report that was sent to the property owner.  Similar reports were prepared for each affected utility company.

City Staff recommends approval.