DATE: January 4, 2017
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
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Consideration of Resolution 2016-84, A Resolution Amending the Charter Relative to Ordinance or Resolution Adoption for Annexation or Deannexation of Property. (01/10/17 WS)
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning amending the City of Franklin Charter relative to ordinance or resolution adoption for the annexation or deannexation of property.
Background
The City of Franklin is permitted to annex or deannex property under certain circumstances. Article V, Section 4 the City of Franklin Charter provides that any annexation must be accomplished by a three-reading ordinance. However, state law (Tennessee Code Annotated Title 6, Chapter 51) was changed recently to provide that annexations shall be accomplished by resolution. Therefore, staff recommends amending the City Charter to provide that annexations or deannexations may be accomplished by either ordinance or resolution as provided by state law. The requirements of three readings and a public hearing will remain.
As an amendment to the City’s Charter, this modification will need to be approved by the State Legislature. With the Board’s approval, we will begin to work with our legislators to make this change.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact associated with this resolution.
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Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 2016-84 as presented.