77-06 ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF DECATUR, ILLINOIS (HOMER E. MEARS AND OTHERS)

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/ • � T i � COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM #77 - 9 January 21, 1977 MEMO TO: Leslie T. Allen, City Manager FROM: Charles W. Cherches, Director Dept. of Community Development SUBJECT: Annexation of Premises Commonly Known as 3235 W. Main A valid petition requesting annexation of the subject premises has been filed with the City Clerk' s Office. Containing approxi- mately one-half acre, the subject parcel is presently developed with a single family dwelling. The reason for requesting annexa- tion is to obtain City water to serve the existing dwelling. The following data is pertinent to the subject request: 1. An existing 12 inch water main is adjacent to the premises along West Main Street; service is readily available. 2. Existing fire hydrants in the general area are adequate to serve this parcel. 3 . A fifteen inch interceptor sewer is adjacent to the premises along West P4ain Street. 4. The Finance Department reports a taxable assessed valua- tion of $10,140 which could result in approximately $102.00 of additional annual revenue. Also, additional revenue in amounts of approximately $45.00 and $45. 00 would become available from motor fuel and state income taxes respectively. 5. As reported by the Corporation Counsel, the petition is in proper legal form and ready for hearing. The residential area north of the subject tract is presently within the corporate limits of the City. The land along the south side of West Main at this point has not been subdivided; there are presently a few residential structures located on large parcels . Inasmuch as basic municipal facilities are available to serve the subject tract, and in view of the existing corporate limits in this area, it is staff' s opinion that this is a logical annexation request. Staff recommends approval of the petition as presented. ms