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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SERVICE PLAN FOR BUCKLEY CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 AND THE RELATED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
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Summary:
The applicant is proposing to amend and restate the service plan for the existing Buckley Crossing Metropolitan District and a service plan for a new metropolitan district to be known as Buckley Crossing Metropolitan District No. 2, consisting of area to be excluded from the existing district. The proposals are based on updated development plans for the property and updating financial plans. The new applications are required to comply with the City’s model service plan. The applicant has proposed various modifications to the model service plan. City Council approval of the service plans are required to allow the amendment and to form the new district. The two plans will be reviewed in a consolidated public hearing.
Note: The new state law will be effective later this year. This law will apply to these districts, unless modified in the future.
Following the August 2, 2021 hearing and continuance, the applicant and staff have renegotiated the Service Plans based on the comments and direction from Council. More detail on the changes is available in the background section and in the attached documents (see Comparison to August 2 Draft).
Background:
The Service Plan follows the administrative Model Service Plan recommended to Council by staff, with modifications negotiated. Bold elements below show key updates following the August 2, 2021, hearing.
Powers and Authority:
- Authorizes general powers and authority under Title 32 (Special District Act), subject to limitations in the Service Plan (see Sections II, V.A).
- In addition, the Service Plan now:
· Specifically includes the requirements of SB21-262 and imposes future new requirements of the Special District Act, while restricting the application of any new powers or authorities granted by future laws (Sections I, V.A).
· Highlights the public benefit o...
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