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O165•~ , 1•~' ~;',;: -OFF~~I~~_ ~1TY CITY OF KENNEDALE SEC~~ ~ ii~~r ~~ ;iii ~{~ ORDINANCE NO. 165 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TRACT OF LAND HEREINAFTER MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED INTO THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS, EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY LIlVIITS OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE FOR ALL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF OWNERS AND INHABITANTS IN THE NEWLY ANNEXED AREA; PROVIDING FOR REVISIONS OF THE OFFICIAL MAP AND THE FILING OF SAID MAP; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF A SERVICE PLAN FOR THE NEWLY ANNEXED AREA; PROVIDING THAT TffiS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AREAS EXCEPTED FROM ANNEXATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale, Texas is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, notice was published in a newspaper of general circulation on October 29, 1998, giving notice of public hearings to be held on November 10, 1998, and November 12, 1998, at which time such public hearings were held in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 43 of the Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, at the time of consideration of this ordinance, not less than 20 nor more than 40 days have passed since the time of such public hearings; and WHEREAS, all of the property described herein is adjacent to and within one mile of the present city limits of the City of Kennedale, Texas, and not within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of any other city; and WHEREAS, a Service Plan has been prepared and presented at the public hearings; and is attached to and adopted with this ordinance; and WHEREAS, all requirements of law have been met to require this annexation, including compliance with the provisions of Chapter 43 of the Local Government Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS: c:\files\citysec\ord\annexa(11-16-98) SECTION 1. ANNEXATION That all portions of the following tracts of land located in Tarrant County in Texas, described as Raceway Estates, Lots 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6; Abstract 1327, Robert C. Richey Survey - Tracts 1C, lAl, 1B, 1, lA, and 1B1; and more specifically described and depicted in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes, are hereby annexed to the City of Kennedale as a part of the City for all municipal purposes, and the city limits are hereby extended to include such territory. SECTION 2. SERVICE PLAN The Service Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "B", and incorporated herein, is approved in all things and made a part of this ordinance for all purposes. SECTION 3. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF OWNERS AND INHABITANTS IN NEWLY ANNEXED AREA The owners and inhabitants of the area annexed are entitled to all of the rights and privileges of all other citizens and property owners of the City of Kennedale and are bound by all acts, ordinances, and all other legal action now in full force and effect and all those which may be subsequently adopted. SECTION 4. OFFICIAL MAP The official map and boundaries of the City, previously adopted, are amended to include the newly annexed territory as a part of the City of Kennedale, Texas. 'The mayor is directed and authorized to perform or cause to be performed all acts necessary to correct the official map of the City to add the territory annexed as required by law. A copy of the map shall be kept in the offices of the City Secretary and the City Engineer. SECTION 5. FILING CERTIFIED COPY The mayor is directed to file or cause to be filed a certified copy of this annexation ordinance, along with the map of the entire city highlighting the annexed area, with the following entities: a. The county clerk of Tarrant County within 30 days after the date of preclearance by the U.S. Department of Justice; b. The Secretary of State, Statutory Documents Division, P.O. Box 12887, Austin, Texas, 78711; and c:\files\citysec\ord\annexa(11-16-98) 2 c. Sales Tax Division, Comptroller of Public Accounts, Capital Station, Austin, Texas 78711. In addition, the City Secretary is directed to notify all utility companies serving the City of Kennedale or the areas annexed. SECTION 6. CUMULATIVE CLAUSE This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the City of Kennedale, Texas, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby repealed. SECTION 7. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE Should any section or part of this ordinance be held unconstitutional, illegal or invalid, or the application thereof, the unconstitutionality, illegality, invalidity or ineffectiveness of such section or part shall in no way affect, impair or invalidate the remaining portion or portions thereof, but as to such remaining portion or portions, the same shall be and remain in full force and effect. SECTION 8. AREAS EXCEPTED FROM ANNEXATION Should this ordinance for any reason be ineffective as to any part of the area hereby annexed to the City of Kennedale, such ineffectiveness of this ordinance as to any such part or parts of any such area shall not affect the effectiveness of this ordinance as to the remainder of such area. The City Council hereby declares it to be its purpose to annex to the City of Kennedale every part of the area described in Section 1 of this ordinance, regardless of whether any part of such described area is hereby not effectively annexed to the City. Provided, further, that if there is included within the general description of territory set out in Section 1 of this ordinance to be hereby annexed to the City of Kennedale any lands or area which are presently part of and included within the limits of the City of Kennedale, or which are presently part of and included within the limits of any other City, Town or Village, or which are not within the City of Kennedale's jurisdiction to annex, the same is hereby excluded and excepted from the territory to be annexed hereby as fully as if such excluded and excepted area were expressly described herein. c:\files\citysec\ord\annexa(11-16-98) 3 SECTION 9. EFFECTIVE CLAUSE This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, and it is so ordained. PASSED AND APPROVED ON TffiS 10th DAY OF DECEMBER 1998. City Secre APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED: Mayor, ark S. Wright c:\files\citysec\ord\annexa(11-16-98) 4 For Exhibit See Exhibit File Apperture Card # ~ ~ ~~ ., Instrument # pi9y~9a-p 9o -1 I ti` ~ µ~y ~' ~ y r ~ R ~'~` ~ ~ ~ ~d:t ~ _~ as f w t .~ ~ ~ ~ ~ "` ~~ j ~ ~ .. - ! .:.:. ,R t ~ ~-.~~-. -..~. i I'LL:- '€, tea{ ,7~ ~.; . z ~ ,~' t ~ ~ ~`} ~ ti" ,~x ~,. s: .r~u^,- 1~,~~~ ~''R `.A.\,'~..~.~r'~ ,ls ~"K...~ ~~~ ~7~r~.Tti'k.J^lah .,tr . ~ e ~ ~ 4n ~ ,. ., - -Y,... } ..~ rSa ~~. 'YL .ate s' + ~ „ ~' i~~. ~ , I ~ ~ ~~ ~~ v` ~ 17.. .} s^ ,.r ./') 1L +v J r C.Y , ~. ~ Tan .. 4 di•. . R7 \ j. j lie . ~ i ... ~, _ _ -~~ ~, , .tiff ~ ~ Ordinance No. 165 -r ' l ---- ex's '~ ns a, ~-s E " ,.. Area included in annexation 1 ` _ ~'- s'ue`' t ~ ~- ~_~ \ \ - ~ "~ ,i \ \ as .r ', __ _ ... 4R _ __ ~ _____ ` ` ;~ d~ \` \ __ R • ET7 ~ . ~ _ .V. 1~ , `\ Pr,f P , ~~ ICJ ~' ... ~ ... lt._~,"-- ... ... 'sat k ,• • .. . -- , ~~J t- _ --__.._ ' ,a ---- ----- ,~ ' ~ ~ , ,:: ... ~ ~ p.. -----,- ~ f ~- is - ---- --------- - --- ~ , -_ ~ ~ ,~, t ~ __ r±? ~ ... 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No additional personnel or equipment will be required at this time to provide full police protection services to the areas annexed. 2. FIRE PROTECTION The City of Kennedale, Texas, and its Fire Department will provide fire protection to the newly annexed areas at the same or similar level of service now being provided to other areas of the City of Kennedale, Texas, with similar topography, land use and population characteristics. Further, the City of Kennedale Fire Department will respond to all dispatched calls and requests for service or assistance within the newly annexed area. No additional personnel or equipment will be required at this time to provide full fire protection services to the area annexed. 3. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION At the present time the City of Kennedale, Texas, is using a designated, specific contractor for collection of solid waste and refuse within the city limits of the City of Kennedale, Texas. Service will be extended to cover all newly annexed area as required within sixty days. 4. MAINTENANCE OF WATER AND WASTE WATER FACILITIES Any and all water or waste water facilities owned or maintained by the City of Kennedale, Texas, at the time of the proposed annexation shall continue to be maintained by the City of Kennedale, Texas. Any and all water or waste water facilities which may be added as a result of annexation of the proposed area shall be maintained by the City of Kennedale, Texas, to the extent of its ownership. A. Water Facilities The now existing water mains at their existing locations shall be available for point of use extension based upon the current City's standard water extension policies now existing or as may be amended. Additionally: 1 Exhibit "B" ~(1) Water will be provided at city rates. New lines will be extended in accordance with city ordinances and policies at the applicable expense. (2) Adequate water for fire protection will be made available to the area. Fire hydrants will be installed according to established city ordinances and policies as needed. B. Waste Water Facilities The now existing sewer lines at their existing locations shall be available for point of use extension based upon the current standard sewer extension policies now existing or as amended. 5. MAINTSNANCB OF ROAD AND STREETS Within sixty days of the effective date of annexation, any and all roads, streets or alleyways, if any, which have been dedicated to the City of Kennedale, Texas, or which are owned by the City of Kennedale, Texas, shall be maintained to the same degree and extent that other roads, streets and alleyways are maintained in areas with similar topography, land use and population density. Any and all lighting of roads, streets and alleyways, if any, which may be positioned in a right-of-way, roadway or utility company easement shall be maintained by the applicable utility company servicing the City of Kennedale, Texas, pursuant to the rules, regulations and fees of such utility. 6. MAINTENANCE OF PARKS PLAYGROUNDS AND SWIMMING POOLS The City Council of the City of Kennedale, Texas, is not aware of the existence of any parks, playgrounds or public swimming pools now located in the areas proposed for annexation. In the event any such parks, playgrounds or swimming pools do exist and are public facilities, the City of Kennedale, Texas, will maintain such areas to the same extent and degree that it maintains parks, playgrounds and swimming pools and other similar areas now incorporated in the City of Kennedale, Texas. 7. MAINTENANCE OF ANY PUBLICLY OWNED FACILITY, BUILDING OR MUNICIPAL SERVICE The City Council of the City of Kennedale, Texas, is not aware of the existence of any publicly owned facility, building or other municipal service now located in the areas proposed for annexation. In the event any such publicly owned facility, building or municipal service does exist and are public facilities, the City of Kennedale, Texas, will maintain such areas to the same extent and degree that it maintains publicly owned facilities, buildings or municipal services of the City now incorporated in the City of Kennedale, Texas. 2 Exhibit "B" CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN 1. POLICE PROTECTION FIRS PROTECTION & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION The City Council of the City of Kennedale, Texas, finds and determines it to be unnecessary to acquire or construct any capital improvement within 2 years of the effective date of the annexation of the particular annexed areas for the purposes of providing police protection, fire protection or solid waste collection. The City Council finds and determines that it has at the present time adequate facilities to provide the same type, kind and level of protection and service which is presently being administered to other areas already incorporated in the City of Kennedale, Texas, with the same or similar topography, land use and population density. 2. WATER AND WASTE WATER FACILITIES An existing water main provides point of use service at the present time. The now existing sewer lines at their existing locations shall be available for point of use extension based upon the current standard sewer extension policies now existing or as amended. 3. ROADS AND STREETS Within 2 years from the date of the annexation of the proposed area the City of Kennedale, Texas, with a cooperative effort of the City's designated utility company, will undertake to provide the same degree of road and street lighting as is provided in areas of similar topography, land use and population density within the present corporate limits of the City of Kennedale, Texas. Such work shall be completed within 4 1/2 years. Maintenance of properly dedicated roads and streets will be consistent with the maintenance provided by the City to other roads and streets in areas of similar topography, land use and sub development. 4. MAINTENANCE OF PARRS PLAYGROUNDS AND SWIMMING POOLS, AND THS MAINTENANCE OF ANY OTHER PUBLICLY OWNED FACILITY, BUILDING OR SERVICE To the extent that it becomes necessary because of development demands, population growth, and a bona fide need, the City Council of the City of Kennedale, Texas, will undertake to provide any such facility which it deems necessary to adequately provide for the health and safety of the citizens of the newly incorporated areas based upon the standard considerations of topography, land use and population density. 3 Exhibit "B" •, . 5. FIINDING SHALL NOT BE INCONSISTENT WITH CHAPTER 395 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODS. Notwithstanding any other provision of this service plan, a landowner within the newly annexed area will not be required to fund capital improvements necessary to provide municipal services in a manner inconsistent with Chapter 395 of the Local Government Code, unless otherwise agreed to by the landowner. 4 Ezbibit "B" a i **ik~r~rikfriF+klk+Fikit**~k~t*rF~Fdk~tiF*1F11r~r1kiFi!*~k~r~kieiF**~kiF+lkiliFik~kirlF*~k~lksirik~t9k*~k1k1k**lkitlFiF**ik1F**** SPECIFIC FINDINGS The City Council of the City of Kennedale, Texas, finds and determines that this proposed Service Plan will not provide any fewer services and it will not provide a lower level of service in the area proposed to be annexed than were in existence in the proposed area at the time immediately preceding the annexation process. Furthermore, the City Council of the City. of Kennedale, Texas, finds and determines the rural nature of the area is characteristically different from other more highly developed areas within the corporate limits of the City of Kennedale, Texas. Consequently, because of the differing characteristics of topography, land utilization and population density, the service levels which may ultimately be provided in the newly annexed area may differ somewhat from services provided other areas of the City of Kennedale, Texas. These differences are specifically dictated because of differing characteristics of the property and the City of Kennedale, Texas, will undertake to perform consistent with this contract so as to provide this newly annexed area with the same type, kind and quality of service presently enjoyed by the citizens of the City of Kennedale, Texas, who reside in areas of similar topography, land utilization and population. :~ 1 "~ ',PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS ~ DAY OF ~ ~; 19~$. C 'fit ~ MA OR MARK S . WRIG ~:, ~AT'FEST h~;~ y~ ~'~ %~l~i- KATHY TURNER, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY ATTORNEY DATE : Ia--- ~ ~ _ / U ADOPTED : ~c~ ~Q °~'~ EFFECTIVE : /v1 /G ' ~~ 5 Exhibit "B" r . - ~ • ~ ;r~ ~ u4.k; ~ ~~~ urs.. :~ a^ ~: ~; m ~~ D199092090 ~~~ CITY OF KENNEDALE ~~ P 0 BOX 268 ;;,;. KENNEDALE, TX 76060 F...' ~'.'' {t 'I., '~i n~ '~ -W A R N I N G-THIS IS PART OF THE OFFICIAL RECORD--D O N O T D E S T R O Y I N D E X E D -- T A R RAN T C O U N T Y T E X A S S U Z ANN E H E N D E R S O N -- COUNTY CLERK O F F I C I A L R E C E I P T T O: CITY OF KENNEDALE RECEIPT NO REGISTER RECD-BY PRINTED DATE TIME 199216417 DR93 J P 04/13/1999 10:37 INSTRUMENT FEECD INDEXED TIME 1 D199092090 WD 19990413 10:37 CK 34529* T O T A L DOCUMENTS: O1 F E E S: 41.00 B Y: ANY PROVISION WHICH RESTRICTS THE SALE RENTAL OR USE OF THE DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY BECAUSE OF COLOR OR RACE IS INVALID AND UNENFORCEABLE UNDER FEDERAL LAW.