Annexation.

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 is expected by next week, at which point the City will transition service responsibilities with Pinal County.

Mayor Anthony Smith shared his excitement over the ruling, noting that City staff is eager to provide service to Maricopa's newest residents. Mayor Smith noted, "We are pleased with the ruling and looking forward to a smooth transition of service to residents within the area. To our newest citizens: welcome to Maricopa."

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.

If you have questions or concerns about what annexation will mean for you, please contact Nicole Dailey, project manager, at 520/316-6815.

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.

Read the feature article on the financial updates that appeared in Maricopa's Five on Friday.

Download Fiscal Impact Analysis report (184 kb/9 pp)

Resources

Presentation to City Council on Dec. 18, 2007 (415 kb/11 pp)

Signature petition for property owners (415 kb/1 pp)