As Council is aware, there has been much discussion over the past few years regarding the possible annexation of the Leisure Lane and Van Doren Avenue area. Leisure Lane and Van Doren Avenue are located completely within an enclave within Pasco County but pursuant to Section 335.0415, Florida Statutes, and resultantly are Pasco County's responsibility for operation and maintenance. The annexation of this enclave into the city will help eliminate confusion over the extent of the City's boundaries, improve the delivery of governmental services to the subject properties and provide the affected property owners the opportunity of city services.
As a condition of the agreement Pasco County has appropriated $2,000,000 to be dedicated to the purpose of the installation of a sanitary sewer system. Additionally, they have agreed that the property if successfully annexed into the city should be included within the boundaries of the Community Redevelopment Authority District. In turn the city has agreed to invest $1,538,990.50 in improvements to the area. The improvements include the establishment of a neighborhood park, road repair, sidewalk and streetlight installation and some stormwater improvements.
It should be noted that Pasco County is still finalizing the remaining details regarding this agenda item therefore no agreement is attached to this item. A final draft is expected before the special City Council meeting date.