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Annexation of 1695 Alexander Avenue into Sanford City Limits

Original title: Ordinance-No.-4780-Annex-1695-Alexander-Avenue

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The Frame

What this does

The property at 1695 Alexander Avenue will move from unincorporated Seminole County into the City of Sanford, making the owner responsible for city utility fees and subject to city regulations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County & Greater Apopka

The organization owns the property and will transition from county to city jurisdiction, assuming responsibility for city utility fees and compliance with city codes.

City of Sanford Residents

The city's jurisdictional boundaries are expanded, and the city assumes responsibility for providing services to the new parcel.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Sanford is officially annexing a 0.71-acre property located at 1695 Alexander Avenue into the city limits. This voluntary allows the property owner, Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County & Greater Apopka, to access city water services.

Key Facts

  • The City of Sanford is annexing 0.71 acres of land located at 1695 Alexander Avenue.
  • The property consists of three tax parcels: 35-19-30-516-0000-00A0, 35-19-30-516-0000-00A6, and 35-19-30-516-0000-00A2.
  • The annexation is voluntary and requested by the property owner, Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County & Greater Apopka.
  • The property owner is responsible for all costs related to connecting to city water services, including impact and connection fees.
  • City reclaimed water and sanitary sewer services are currently unavailable for this property.
  • The property owner must grant necessary utility easements to the City of Sanford.
  • Future development on the site must comply with all city utility codes and state laws.
  • The ordinance amends the City of Sanford's official boundaries to include the new property.
  • The City Clerk is directed to file the boundary change with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Seminole County, and the Florida Department of State.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this property being annexed?
The property owner requested voluntary primarily to gain access to City of Sanford water services.
Will the city provide sewer services to this property?
No, the ordinance explicitly states that sanitary sewer and reclaimed water services are not currently available for this site.
Who pays for the utility connections?
The property owner is responsible for all costs associated with routing, extending, connecting, and installing utility services, as well as all applicable impact and connection fees.

Why It Matters

The property at 1695 Alexander Avenue will move from unincorporated Seminole County into the City of Sanford, making the owner responsible for city utility fees and subject to city regulations.

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policy shift90% confidence

Utility-Driven Annexation

The document highlights a clear pattern where annexation is used as a mechanism for private property owners to secure municipal utility access.

Connected Entities

location1695 Alexander AvenueThe specific site being annexed.Map →
organizationCity of SanfordThe municipality annexing the property.Map →
organizationHabitat for Humanity of Seminole County & Greater Apopka FL INCThe property owner requesting voluntary annexation.Map →
locationSeminole CountyThe jurisdiction where the property was previously located.Map →

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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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