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Timestamp: 2020-08-13 09:47:30
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 6', '§ 6', '§ 6', '§ 2', '§ 6', '§ 6', '§ 6', '§ 6']

MTAS-222
The territory must be within the municipality’s urban growth boundaries, unless a referendum is held pursuant to T.C.A.§ 6-58-111(c)(2) or all three of the following are met: (1) the tract is contiguous to a tract of land that has the same owner and has already been annexed by the municipality; (2) the tract is being provided water and sewer services; and (3) the owner, by notarized petition, consents to being included in the municipality’s urban growth boundaries. T.C.A. § 6-58-118.
Municipalities are authorized to annex territory that is not contiguous to the corporate limits. In order to do so, consent of the owner is required and the territory to be annexed must be located entirely within the urban growth boundary of the municipality. Additionally, the territory must either have an intended use for industrial, commercial, or future residential development or be owned by a governmental entity. The ownership requirement can be any governmental entity, and is not limited to the municipality proposing annexation. A plan of services must be prepared (as is required for every annexation), but for a non-contiguous annexation, the plan must be prepared by the municipality in cooperation with the county. An interlocal agreement is required to address the provision of emergency services to interceding properties (between the municipality and the territory to be annexed) and road and bridge maintenance from the municipality to the territory being annexed. T.C.A. § 6-51-104.
U.S. Mail —- A resolution describing the territory proposed for annexation, including the plan of services, must be “promptly” sent by first class mail to the last known address listed in the office of the property assessor for each property owner of record within the territory proposed for annexation a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days before a public hearing on the proposed annexation.
A revised map of the voting precincts must be sent to the Office of Local Government in the Comptroller's office. T.C.A. § 2-3-102.
The Tennessee Department of Revenue should be notified for the purpose of tax administration. T.C.A. § 6-51-115.
The first resolution (which is optional, but the recommended best practice) indicates an intent of the governing body to seriously explore the annexation and to initiate the review and decision process. This resolution is referred to herein as ‘exploratory annexation by referendum’ resolution (Resolution A). The second resolution, which is referred to herein as ‘proposed annexation by referendum’ resolution (Resolution B), calls for a public hearing on the proposed annexation and plan of services. The adoption of such a resolution by the governing body is mandatory. The third resolution, referred to herein as 'annexation by referendum’ resolution (Resolution C), formally calls for a referendum election to be held, describing therein the territory to be annexed and the plan of services to support it. The adoption of such a resolution is also required of the governing body.
Between 30 and 60 days after the ‘annexation by referendum’ resolution (Resolution C) describing the territory to be annexed, approving the plan of services, and calling for a referendum is posted and published, a referendum of the voters who live in the area proposed for annexation is held by the county election commission. Only qualified registered voters residing in the territory proposed for annexation are entitled to vote in the annexation referendum. The ballot questions are "for annexation" and "against annexation." A simple majority of votes decides the question. T.C.A. § 6-51-105.
At its own option, the municipality may also have the referendum include all voters within the existing municipality. If two elections are held, a majority of voters in both the area proposed for annexation and the municipality proposing it must vote to approve the annexation. If only one of the election votes passes, the measure fails and the annexation is unsuccessful. A successful annexation becomes effective thirty (30) days following certification of the election(s). Elections are held at the municipality's expense and the referendum process can be abandoned by the municipality at any time. T.C.A. § 6-51-105.
Send the adopted ‘annexation by referendum’ resolution, as well as the plan of services, to the county mayor.
Send a welcome letter to annexed property owners with other general information about municipal services. Although not statutorily required, this is a best practice in reaching out to your new municipal residents. (BP).
Send the revised voting precinct maps to the Office of Local Government in the Comptroller's Office.
Send the ‘annexation by referendum’ resolution, to the utility district or municipal utility board serving the area, if the municipality is desirous of purchasing the utility system in the annexed area.
Notify the Tennessee Department of Revenue for the purpose of tax administration.
Send the ‘annexation by referendum’ resolution, as well as the portion of the plan of services related to emergency services and a detailed map of the annexed territory, to any affected emergency communication district.
Record the ‘annexation by referendum’ resolution with the register of deeds.
Send the ‘annexation by referendum’ resolution to the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, as well as to the property assessor in each county affected.
The annexation of property with owner consent follows a similar process as annexation requiring a referendum election, with the major exception, of course, that the question to annex is not placed on a ballot.
As indicated in its name, this process requires written consent of each property owner in the territory proposed to be annexed or written consent of 2/3 of the legal owners of record in the territory proposed to be annexed, when the property owned by those who consent totals more than ½ of the territory proposed for annexation, and 9 or fewer parcels are being proposed for annexation.
Two resolutions are adopted by the governing body using this process. The first calls for a public hearing on the proposed annexation and plan of services, referred to herein as ‘proposed annexation by owner consent’ resolution (Resolution D). The second resolution formally annexes the territory and adopts the plan of services, referred to herein as ‘annexation by owner consent’ resolution (Resolution E). The annexation becomes immediately effective with passage of the second resolution.
Receive a written letter seeking annexation signed by all legal owners of record or 2/3 of the legal owners of record in the territory proposed to be annexed, when the property owned by those who consent totals more than ½ of the territory proposed for annexation, and 9 or fewer parcels are being proposed for annexation.
If the municipality is interested in pursuing annexation, prepare annexation report and plan of services. While the statute does not require an annexation report be prepared, by doing a cost-benefit study the municipality will better understand the impact of the annexation on existing municipal services and funding. This will assist the governing body in determining if the annexation is warranted (BP).
Send a welcome letter to annexed property owners with other general information about municipal services. Although not statutorily required, this is a best practice in reaching out to your new municipal residents (BP).
An additional resource entitled "A Step-by-Step Animated Adventure Guide on How to Navigate Annexation" is available at https://kate.tennessee.edu/mtas/docs/courses_2018/annexation18/story_htm... [1].
MTAS-2109
A Resolution Requesting the Planning Commission to Review a Plan of Services for Territory under Consideration to be Annexed into the City of _________ by Referendum
WHEREAS, the City of_________, upon its own initiative, is examining the extension of its corporate limits by the potential annexation of certain territory adjoining its existing boundaries and within its urban growth boundaries by referendum, to wit:
(Describe territory in general or insert legal description)
WHEREAS, a Plan of Services addressing the services and timing of services as required in Tennessee Code Annotated § 6-51-102, has been drafted and requires review and recommendation by the planning commission; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of _______Tennessee that the ______ Planning Commission is hereby requested to review the Plan of Services for the subject territory, and return a recommendation to the governing body, following completion of its study and review.
Mayor________________________________________
MTAS-2111
A Resolution Calling for a Referendum to Annex Certain Territory and to
Incorporate the same within the Boundaries of the City of ________Tennessee, and to Approve a Plan of Services
WHEREAS, the statutory posting and publication requirements for the proposed annexation of territory by referendum and the plan of services, including review and recommendation by the ________Planning Commission, have been fully met; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed annexation and plan of services was held by this governing body on ______________, 20__; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of _______Tennessee as follows:
A. That the _______ County Election Commission is hereby requested to conduct a referendum election for the annexation of territory into the boundaries of the City of ________, for qualified voters within the subject territory, to wit:
B. OPTIONAL – That the ________ County Election Commission is also requested to conduct a second election regarding the annexation for qualified voters of the City of _______.
C. That the plan of services for this territory which is attached as Exhibit A hereto is approved and the same is hereby adopted, becoming operative thirty (30) days following certification by the election commission that the annexation was approved.
D. (NOT APPLICABLE TO ALL MUNICIPALITIES) That this territory shall be included in the ________District, becoming operative thirty (30) days following certification by the election commission that the annexation was approved.
E. That the Mayor/City Manager/Recorder shall cause a copy of this resolution, as well as the adopted plan of services, to be forwarded to the Mayor of _______ County.
F. That a copy of the election certification shall be sent to the mayor of _____ County upon receipt from the election commission.
G. That a copy of this resolution shall be recorded with the _________ County Register of Deeds, and a copy shall also be sent to the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury and the ________ County Assessor of Property, following certification by the election commission that the annexation was approved.
H. That a copy of this resolution, as well as the portion of the plan of services related to emergency services and a detailed map of the annexed area, shall be sent to any affected emergency communication district, following certification by the election commission that the annexation was approved.
I. That a revised map of the voting precincts shall be sent to the office of local government and to the office of management information services for the Tennessee General Assembly, following certification by the election commission that the annexation was approved.
J. That the Tennessee Department of Revenue shall be notified, for the purpose of tax administration, that the annexation took place.
MTAS-2112
MTAS-2113
[1] https://kate.tennessee.edu/mtas/docs/courses_2018/annexation18/story_html5.html?lms=1
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