1. Potential Annexations of the Municipalities within Alachua County
Team 1
Anthony Lau
Cameron Kovach
Natalie Bristol
Jonathan Baker

2. Main Goal
To potentially expand the jurisdiction of current municipalities within Alachua County through the annexation of tax parcels that would both benefit county residents, local businesses, and city governments.

3. Scope and Characteristics
Alachua County
9 municipalities
sq mi.
Landlocked
227,120 people
Home to the
U. of Florida
Abundant natural
areas.

4. Background
Great place to live for individuals, families, and retirees.
Good economy and steady growth.
Increasing number of unincorporated communities.
Potential impediment to city growth.
Need to balance tax base and diversify employment opportunities.

5. Political Criteria
Florida Law Code Section Boundaries and Annexation Procedures
Areas must be contiguous.
No islands or peninsulas.
No overlaps with other municipalities.
No dividing of parcels owned by a single landowner.
An approval vote of city members and people in the proposed land to be annexed.

6. Political Criteria Cont.
The Alachua County Boundary Adjustment Act of 2007
Unique to Alachua County.
Set aside reserve areas in which only the corresponding municipality can annex property.
All other areas open to joint planning between cities.

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22. Results
Current Boundaries of Alachua County Municipalities with Possible Annexations

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27. Discussion
Proposed annexations will have the greatest tax benefits for the municipalities
4 Municipalities had parcels for possible annexation
Newberry- 2 parcels ( total acres)
High Springs- 2 parcels ( total acres)
Alachua- 2 parcels (49.49 total acres)
Gainesville- 5 parcels (88.39 total acres)