Annexation 07-01
City of Maricopa grows 13.75 square miles: ruling on Annexation 07-01 issued Monday, December 1
On Monday, December 1, the City of Maricopa received a ruling from Pinal County Superior Court regarding the challenge to Annexation 07-01. Judge Gilberto Figueroa ruled in favor of the City of Maricopa, upholding the validity of Annexation 07-01, which includes an additional 13.75 square miles of land to the northwest of the current city borders, which extends Maricopa to the Pinal/Maricopa County line and includes Highway 238 - a corridor that is a focal area for future industrial development and the center for planned regional aviation. The annexation was initially completed in May 2008, and was subsequently challenged by three of the property owners. The signed judgment was issued December 19, 2008, and the City of Maricopa has fully transitioned service responsibilities with Pinal County. The Mayor and Council of Maricopa warmly welcome the city’s newest residents.
History:
On April 17, 2007 the City of Maricopa initiated the process of Annexation 07-01. Public input was important and it was gained from a series of public meetings and interactions with residents and property owners in the original proposed annexation area.
On December 18, 2007 the city council responded to the gathered input by revising the proposed annexation area. However, it is still important that residents in the revised annexation area provide input.
Fiscal Impact Analysis:
The following report details the results of fiscal impact analysis of the proposed annexation and development of the Annexation 07-01 area (Annex 07-01). This report summarizes the results of this analysis, indicating whether the development of the annexed area will have a positive or negative fiscal impact on the City’s General Fund.
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