By Myrna Trauntvein
TN Correspondent
The Douglas Sperry Young Living Trust proposed annexation in Mona has now been certified and is ready for the next steps in the process. “The annex petition was filed on April 14,” said Lyla Spencer, CMC, Mona City Recorder. “We have examined the annexation petition from the Douglas Sperry Young Living Trust annexation requesting that certain property be annexed into Mona City.” The petition will be advertised on May 4, 11 and 18 in The Times-News and on the state website. She said that the area requested is contiguous to the existing city limits and does not create or leave an unincorporated island or peninsula “The area location is 555 North Main Street, Mona,” said Spencer In Utah, property owners petition municipalities for annexation; however, local governments have the final say on whether or not to annex. It is at the discretion of the city’s legislative body to annex land Annexation may not always be the correct decision for a city. Leaders should carefully consider the city’s interest in annexing, as well as the annexation’s potential impact on culture, finances, and infrastructure. “The petition contains the signatures of the owners of at least 100 percent of the private land area within the area proposed for annexation,” said Spencer. “The land owned by the signers of the petition contains at least 100 percent of the value of all private real property located within the area proposed.” “Our records indicate that there are no previously filed annexation petition requests on this property,” she said. The accompanying plat or map, which has been prepared by a licensed surveyor of the area proposed, has been received and named the Douglas Young annexation request. “Cory Squire has been designated as the contact sponsor,” said Spencer. Spencer said the process is that the applicant submits a petition, the city considers the petition, they review the application to determine if it meets state law. Next, there is a protest period, the city council considers the application and approves it through ordinance. The annexation is reviewed and certified by the Lt. Governor’s office, and the annexation plat is recorded with the county recorder and the annexation is considered complete. After the petition is submitted the council has 14 days to accept or deny the petition, the recorder certifies the petition, the council is notified of certification and a notice of the proposed annexation advertised, notice is sent to affected entities and a protest period is allowed. A public hearing is held after that protest period and then the annexation proceeds unless, at this point, the city determines to not allow the annexation. In all, it can take up to 115 days from start to finish. “This is just an information presentation,” said Spencer. “The notice of certification notes that petition has been accepted by the Mona City Council and certified as in compliance with the requirements of state code.” |
