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Consider public testimony regarding the annexation of approximately 25.327 acres of the University Boulevard right-of-way, between Sunrise Drive and Seton Parkway. (Second Public Hearing)
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This is the second of two public hearings for the unilateral annexation of the University Blvd. right-of-way. The first hearing was held on April 11, 2013.
This annexation is being pursued based on an interlocal agreement with Williamson County. On March 10, 2011, the City of Round Rock and Williamson County signed an interlocal agreement (Resolution No. R-11-03-10-10C4) related to the segment of University Blvd. between Sunrise Drive and Seton Pkwy. That agreement stated that the County would make certain pavement improvements to the roadway, and the city would annex the right-of-way, thus assuming maintenance responsibilities for University Blvd. On February 23, 2012, that agreement was amended (Resolution No. R-12-002-23-8E3). Originally, the City had planned to construct the final asphalt overlay and associated improvements after the County had completed its repairs. The amendment allowed the County's contractor to complete these improvements, which resulted in a cost savings to the City. The amendment also allowed the City to install signals at Terravista Club Drive, Sandy Brook Drive and College Park Drive during the roadway repairs. The County has completed its obligation and the City is ready to annex the right-of-way. Because this is annexation of right-of-way only, it is not expected to impact any existing uses.
On March 11, 2013, written notices were sent by certified mail to the property owners of the land proposed to be annexed, and to all public and private utility providers that could be affected. Published notice of the April 11, 2013, public hearing appeared in the Round Rock Leader and on the City’s website on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Published notice of the April 25, 2013, hearing appeared in the Round Rock Leader and on the City's ...
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