By BOB SHRALUKA
WZBD.com
“Everything about this project makes sense for our community,” City Attorney Anne Razo said.
“A lot of people want to build houses – and that’s good for our city,” noted city council member Matt Dyer.
They were referring to the requested annexation of land adjacent to Lake Shores subdivision on the east side of Decatur – and council is anxious to move forward.
This would be a voluntary annexation, which means it is requested. Due to new state laws passed in recent years, it has become much more difficult for a city to make a forced annexation.
A petition requesting the annexation says the area involved would add approximately 24.025 acres to Lake Shores. The area involved lies south of Monroe St. Extended, north of CR 550N, in an easterly direction.
The fiscal plan calls for 65 lots to be developed over several years by Miller Land Surveying of Monroe – and those lots are already spoken for, according to Dyer.
Razo said the fiscal plans primarily shows “stress” on the city – sewer and water lines, etc. – and also points out revenue sources and benefits to the city. Various city department heads have looked over the plans and offered no objections.
“From all sides, it looks to be a recommended addition,” she remarked.
The petition for annexation will be the subject of a public hearing at the June 6 meeting of council.