CHAPTER 7 ANNEXATION Chapter Outline

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1 CHAPTER 7 ANNEXATION Chapter Outline 1. Definitions (UCA ) Purpose Other Definitions (UCA ) The Annexation Policy Plan (UCA ) The Annexation Petition (UCA ) Acceptance or rejection of an annexation petition by City Council/Town Board - Modified petition (UCA )... 4 A. If denied B. If accepted for further consideration C. If certified as valid by City Recorder/Town Clerk D. If petition is rejected - not certified by City Recorder/Town Clerk E. Modification 7. Notice of Certification - Publishing and providing notice of petition (UCA ) Protest to annexation petition - Requirements - Disposition if no protest (UCA ) A. Protest filed by B. Protest requirements C. Protest period D. Disposition if no time protest is filed 9. Denial or approving of petition following commission decision on a protest filing of plat or map (UCA ) A. Denial of petition B. Approving of protested annexation C. After approval of annexation 10. Other information... 8 A. Request for feasibility study - Requirements - Limitations B. Annexation of an island or peninsula without a petition (UCA ) C. Boundary adjustment - notice and hearing - protest (UCA ) D. Bonds not affected by boundary adjustments or annexation Payment of property taxes (UCA ) E. Annexation Limitations Airport & Conical surface area (UCA (7) 11. Sample forms - See appendix at the end of this chapter: Appendices A. Petition for Annexation... 9, 10 B. Certification of Petition for Annexation C. Public Notice - of Public Hearing D. Ordinance Annexing Specific Property to Municipality... 13, 14 E. Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (to be filed with Lt. Governor)... 15, 16 i

2 CHAPTER 7 ANNEXATION 1. DEFINITION UCA Petition by owners of certain real property requesting that such property be annexed to the corporate boundaries of a municipality. Petitioners must comply with all of the requirements specified in UCA through , as necessary. 2. PURPOSE- To incorporate (territory) into an existing or more significant municipality, county, or state. 3. OTHER DEFINITIONS UCA A. Affected Entity A county of the first or second class in whose unincorporated area the area proposed for annexation is located. A county of the third, fourth, fifth, or sixth class in whose unincorporated area the area proposed for annexation is located, if the area includes residents or commercial or industrial development. A local district under Title 17B, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities Local Districts, or special service district under Title 17D, Chapter 1 Special Service District Act, whose boundary includes any part of an area proposed for annexation. A school district whose boundary includes any part of an area proposed for annexation, if the boundary is proposed to be adjusted as a result of the annexation. A municipality whose boundaries are within 1/2 mile of an area proposed for annexation. B. Expansion Area: the unincorporated area that is identified in an annexation policy plan as the area that the municipality anticipates annexing in the future. C. Specified County: a county of the second, third, fourth, fifth, or sixth class. D. Urban Development: A housing development with more than 15 residential units and an average density greater than one residential unit per acre; or A commercial or industrial development for which cost projections exceed $750,000 for all phases. 4. THE ANNEXATION POLICY PLAN UCA After December 31, 2002, a municipality must have an adopted Annexation Policy Plan before annexing any area. The policy plan will help guide decision making regarding future annexations and help plan for future expansion of services in conjunction with neighboring political entities. A. What must be included in the Annexation Policy Plan: 1) A map of the "expansion area" which may include territory located outside the county in which the municipality is located; 2) A statement of the specific criteria that will guide the municipality's decision whether or not to approve future annexation petitions, addressing matters relevant to those criteria including: The character of the community; The need for municipal services in developed and undeveloped unincorporated areas; 7-1

3 The municipality's plans for extension of municipal services; How the services will be financed; An estimate of the tax consequences to residents both currently within the municipal boundaries and in the "expansion area"; The interests of all "affected entities"; 3) Justification for excluding from the "expansion area" any area containing urban development within one-half mile of the municipality's boundary; and 4) A statement addressing any comments made by "affected entities" at or within ten days after the public meeting that is held by the planning commission to receive input from "affected entities" as stated in the law. B. What the planning commission and the municipal legislative body must do while developing, considering, and adopting an annexation policy plan: 1) Attempt to avoid gaps between or overlaps within the expansion areas of other municipalities; 2) Consider population growth projections for the municipality and adjoining areas for the next 20 years; 3) Consider current and projected costs of infrastructure, urban services, and public facilities necessary to: Facilitate full development of the area with the municipality; and Expand the infrastructure, services, and facilities into the area being considered for inclusion in the "expansion area"; 4) Consider, in conjunction with the municipality's general plan, the need over the next 20 years for additional land suitable for residential, commercial, and industrial development; 5) Consider the reasons for including agricultural lands, forests, recreational areas, and wildlife management areas in the municipality; and 6) Be guided by the following principles regarding each proposed annexation: If practicable and feasible, the boundaries of an area proposed for annexation shall be drawn: Along the boundaries of existing special districts for sewer, water, and other services, along the boundaries of school districts whose boundaries follow city boundaries or school districts adjacent to school districts whose boundaries follow city boundaries, and along the boundaries of other taxing entities; To eliminate islands and peninsulas of territory that are not receiving municipal-type services; To facilitate the consolidation of overlapping functions of local government; To promote the efficient delivery of services; and To encourage the equitable distribution of community resources and obligations. C. Urban development within a municipality's expansion area: After the Annexation Policy Plan is adopted, and a copy has been sent to the county legislative body, the county cannot approve urban development within a municipality's expansion area unless: 1) The county notifies the municipality of the proposed development and the municipality consents in writing to the development; 7-2

4 Or 2) the county notifies the municipality and, within 90 days of receiving notification, the municipality submits to the county a written objection to the county's approval of the proposed development, and the county responds in writing to the municipality's objections. D. Process for adopting the Annexation Policy Plan: 1) Planning Commission holds a Public Meeting. This meeting is held to allow "affected entities" to examine the proposed annexation policy plan and to provide input on it. Planning Commission must provide notice to each "affected entity" at least 14 days before the public meeting. Planning Commission must accept and consider any additional written comments from "affected entities" until 10 days after the public meeting. Planning Commission may make any modifications to the proposed annexation policy plan that it considers appropriate based on input received from the public meeting and during the 10 day period after the meeting. 2) Planning Commission holds a Public Hearing. Planning Commission must provide reasonable notice of the hearing to the public and each "affected entity" at least 14 days before the public hearing. After the public hearing, the Planning Commission may make any modifications to the proposed annexation policy plan that it considers appropriate based upon input received from the public hearing, and then submit its recommended annexation policy plan to the municipal legislative body. 3) Municipal Legislative Body holds a Public Hearing. The Municipal Legislative Body must provide reasonable notice of the hearing to the public and each "affected entity" at least 14 days before the public hearing. After the public hearing, the Municipal Legislative Body may make any modifications to the proposed annexation policy plan that it considers appropriate based upon input received from the public hearing, and then adopt the recommended annexation policy plan with or without modifications. Municipal Legislative Body must send a copy of the plan to the county legislative body within 30 days after adopting the annexation policy plan. 5. THE ANNEXATION PETITION UCA Petition signed by private property owners representing the majority of land area and at least 1/3 of the appraised value will be filed with Recorder/Clerk. If private land area proposed for annexation is within an Agriculture Protection area created under Title 14 Chapter 14, Agriculture Protection Area, the signatures of 100% of the land owners is required. Fees will be paid by property owner. RECOMMENDATION: THERE SHOULD BE A FEE ASSESSED UP FRONT. THIS FEE IS TO BE DETERMINED BY INDIVIDUAL MUNICIPALITY. THERE WILL BE CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE ASSOCIATED WITH AN ANNEXATION AS A RESULT OF STATE REQUIRED PUBLICATION AND MAILING FEES. IT IS EASIER TO COLLECT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PROCEDURE RATHER THAN TRY TO COLLECT IT AFTER-THE- FACT. Designation of up to five (5) signers of the petition as sponsors and one designated as contact sponsor with the mailing address of each. 7-3

5 Petition will be accompanied by an accurate plat map prepared by a licensed surveyor of the area proposed for annexation. The petition may not contain areas that are a part of another pending annexation or under a feasibility study for incorporation. If practical and feasible, the annexation should be drawn along boundaries of special districts, school districts, and other taxing entities. On the date of filing the annexation petition with Recorder/Clerk, the petitioner should deliver or mail a copy of the petition and map to the County Clerk and if applicable a copy to the Chair of the township Planning Commission and the legislative body of the County. SUGGESTION: IF THE MUNICIPALITY WISHES TO INVOLVE THEIR PLANNING COMMISSION IN THE ANNEXATION PROCESS, THIS INVOLVEMENT SHOULD TAKE PLACE AT THE FRONT END - AFTER PETITIONS ARE FILED BUT BEFORE THE MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE BODY VOTES TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THE PETITIONS. INVOLVEMENT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION IS NOT REQUIRED BY STATE LAW. 6. ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF AN ANNEXATION PETITION - MODIFIED PETITION UCA The municipal legislative body may accept or deny a petition. Failure of the municipal legislative body to act to deny or accept a petition under Subsection (1)(a)(i)(A) within 14 days after the filing of the petition or at the next city council meeting shall be considered to be acceptance of the petition. A. If Denied: City/Town Legislative Body shall within 5 days after of the denial, mail written notice to the contact sponsor, County Clerk and if any of the area proposed for annexation is within a township, then to the chair of the planning commission and the legislative body of the county. B. If Accepted for further consideration: The City Recorder/Town Clerk shall within 30 days of acceptance determine with assistance of the municipal attorney, assesor, county clerk, surveyor, and recorder of the county, whether the petition meets the requirements of (3), (4), and (5). RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) WHEN AN ANNEXATION PETITION IS ACCEPTED BY A CITY COUNCIL/TOWN BOARD, A RESOLUTION SHOULD BE PASSED TO SHOW ACCEPTANCE. 2) OBTAIN A WRITTEN STATEMENT FROM THE COUNTY CONCERNING THE FINDING OF THEIR REVIEW OF THE PETITION. C. If Petition is certified as valid by City Recorder/Town Clerk: Proceed to 7, Notice of Certification Publishing and Providing Notice of Petition. D. If Petition is Rejected - NOT CERTIFIED by City Recorder/Town Clerk: Notification of the rejection and the reason for rejection is to be provided to the municipal legislative body, the contact sponsor, the county legislative body and if applicable the chair of each township planning commission and entities. E. Modification: Petition may be modified to correct the deficiencies and then filed again with the Clerk/Recorder. NO TIME LINE. Revised petition is then reviewed by City/Town and County officials as a newly submitted petition for certification. 7-4

6 7. NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION - PUBLISHING AND PROVIDING NOTICE OF PETITION UCA After receipt of the notice of certification, the municipal legislative body shall: Publish notice at least once a week for three (3) successive weeks - beginning no later than ten days after receipt of the notice of certification in a newspaper of general circulation within the area proposed for annexation and the unincorporated area within one-half mile of the area proposed for annexation; or if there is no newspaper of general circulation within those areas, post written notices in conspicuous places within those areas that are most likely to give notice to residents; and within 20 days of receipt of the notice of certification, mail written notice to the county legislative body, the board of each service district, independent special districts whose boundaries include part or all of the area proposed for annexation, the legislative body of each municipality whose boundaries are within one-half mile of the area proposed for annexation; and each school district whose boundaries include part of all the area proposed for annexation. The Notice Shall Include the Following: A. That a petition has been filed proposing annexation of an area to the municipality. B. The date of the municipal legislative body's receipt of notice of certification. C. A description of the area proposed for annexation and a statement indicating the petition is available for inspection and copying at the office of the City Recorder or Town Clerk. D. A statement indicating the municipality may approve the petition and annex the area described in the petition unless a written protest to the annexation petition is filed with the boundary commission (if created) or County Clerk and a copy of the protest is delivered to the City Recorder or Town Clerk of the proposed annexing municipality. The notice should include the address of the boundary commission or County Clerk. E. A statement indicating the deadline for filing the written protest which is to include the actual deadline date. The deadline for filing the protest is 30 days after the municipal legislative body's receipt of the notice of certification. F. For a proposed annexation of an area within a county of the first class, state that a protest to the annexation petition may be filed with the commission by property owners if it contains the signatures of the owners of private real property that: 1) Is located in the unincorporated area within one-half mile of the area proposed for annexation; 2) Covers at least 25% of the private land area in the unincorporated area within one-half mile of the area proposed for annexation, and 3) Is equal to at least 15% of all real property located in the unincorporated area within one-half mile of the area proposed for annexation. NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF A PETITION IS BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO UTAH CODE ANNOTATED (3), (4), AND (5). 7-5

7 8. PROTEST TO ANNEXATION PETITION - REQUIREMENTS - DISPOSITION IF NO PROTEST UCA A. A protest of an annexation petition may be filed by: 1) The legislative body or governing board of an affected entity; or 2) For a proposed annexation of an area within a county of the first class, the owners of private real property that: (a) (b) Is located in the unincorporated area within 1/2 mile of an area proposed for annexation Covers at least 25% of the private land area located in the unincorporated area within 1/2 mile of the area proposed for annexation; and is equal in value to at least 15% of all real property located in the unincorporated area within 1/2 mile of the area proposed for annexation. A township planning commission located in a county of the first class may recommend to the legislative body of the county in which the township is located that the county legislative body file a protest against the proposed annexation of an area located within the township. The recommendation is to be communicated within 30 days of the certification of the annexation petition. At the time the recommendation is made to the county legislative body under Subsection (1)(b)(ii)(A), the township planning board shall mail or deliver a copy of the recommendation to the legislative body of the proposed annexing municipality and the contact sponsor. B. Each Protest Should: 1) Be filed by a legislative or governing body of an affected entity. 2) Be filed within the appropriate time period (30 days after the municipal legislative body's receipt of the notice of certification). 3) Be filed with boundary commission or the county clerk if the boundary commission has not yet been created. 4) State each reason for the protest of the annexation petition and must include justification for the protest under the standards of the annexation statute. 5) Must contain other information that the commission by rule requires or that the party filing the protest considers pertinent. 6) Contains the name and address of a contact person who is to receive notices from the boundary commission with respect to the protest proceedings. 7) A copy of the protest shall on the same date be mailed or delivered to the recorder/clerk of the proposed annexing municipality. (Each Clerk who receives a protest shall immediately notify the county legislative body of the protest and deliver the protest to the boundary commission within five days of its creation.) 8) Each protest of a proposed annexation located in a county of the first class shall indicate the typed or printed name and current residence of each owner signing the protest and designate one of the signers as the contact person and include the mailing address of the contact person. C. Protest Period: The protest period is 30 days after the municipal legislative body's receipt of the notice of certification. D. If a protest is filed, the municipal legislative body may at the next regular meeting after expiration of the deadline: 1) Deny the annexation petition; or 2) Take no further action on the petition until after receipt of the commission's notice of its decision on the protest (See 9A below). 7-6

8 E. Disposition if no timely protest is filed: The municipal legislative body may approve the petition. Before approving an annexation, the municipal legislative body shall hold a public hearing. At least seven days prior to the public hearing, publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality and the area proposed for annexation, or post written notice in conspicuous places within the areas that are most likely to give notice to resident within the area. The municipal legislative body may then approve grant the petition and annex the area through original documents required by the particular boundary action being made (generally by the entities ordinance). (After annexation is approved proceed to 9C below) 9. DENIAL OF OR APPROVING THE ANNEXATION PETITION - FILING OF PLAT OR MAP A. Denial of: After receipt of the commission's decision on a protest, a municipal legislative body may deny the annexation petition. The municipal legislative body shall, within five days after the denial, send notice of the denial in writing to the contact sponsor of the annexation petition, the boundary commission, each entity that filed a protest, and the sponsor of any protest filed by land owners. If any of the area proposed for annexation is within a township, the notice should be sent to the legislative body of the county in which the township is located. B. Granting of approved protested annexation: If the commission approves a protested annexation, the municipal legislative body may approve the annexation petition and by ordinance annex the area that is the subject of the petition. RECOMMENDATION: THE LAW DOES NOT STATE THAT A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING NEEDS TO BE HELD IF ONE HAS BEEN HELD BY THE COUNTY. YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING. C. After approval of annexation: ( ) NOTE: 2009 CHANGES IN STATE LAW MAKE THIS FINAL STEP EXTREMELY IMPORTANT, AS THE ENTITY MAY NOT COLLECT REVENUE FROM THE AFFECTED AREA UNTIL IT IS RECORDED; THE DATE OF RECORDING IS THE EFFECTIVE DATE RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF REVENUE. 1) Within 30 days after enacting the ordinance annexing an unincorporated area the municipal legislative body shall file with the Lieutenant Governor: a. Original notice of impending boundary action (i.e. Amended Articles of Incorporation) b. Copy of local entity plat map. This will not be a recorded plat map, but must have been reviewed and approved by County Surveyor. c. Other original documents required by the particular boundary action being made. (i.e. Ordinance) 2) Upon the issuance of the Lieutenant Governor s certificate of annexation or boundary adjustment the City Recorder shall submit to the recorder of that county: a. An original boundary action, as returned by Lieutenant Governor s Office b. A certificate of annexation or boundary adjustment 7-7

9 c. A local entity plat; and d. An original or certified copy of the ordinance approving the annexation or boundary adjustment 3) The City Recorder shall also send notice of annexation or boundary adjustment to each affected entity; and file a certified copy of the ordinance approving the annexation and a copy of the approved final local entity plat with the Department of Health. AFTER APPROVING A PETITION IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER: IF TAXES ARE PAID ON PROPERTY FOR ONE YEAR, ANNEXATION CANNOT BE CHALLENGED! ( ) 10. OTHER INFORMATION: A. Request for feasibility study - Requirements - Limitations B. Annexation of an island or peninsula without a Petition - Notice - Hearing ( ) Under certain conditions a municipality may annex an unincorporated area (peninsula or island) without an annexation petition if: 1) Consists of residential or commercial development, requires delivery of municipal-type services, and most or all of the services have been provided for over one year; or 2) Has fewer than 800 residents, and has provided one or more municipal-type services to the area for at least one year; or 3) No more than 50 acres and the county in which the area is located agrees to the proposed annexation. Authorizes a municipality to adopt an annexation ordinance without allowing or considering protests if the owners of 75% of the land with 75% of the value have consented to the annexation. ( ) Upon the effective date under Section of an annexation approved by an ordinance adopted under Subsection (3)(b)(i), the area annexed shall be conclusively presumed to be validly annexed. ( ) C. Boundary adjustment - Notice and hearing - Protest ( ) The legislative bodies of two or more municipalities having common boundaries may adjust their common boundaries as provided in this section. D. Bonds not affected by boundary adjustments or annexation - Payment of property taxes ( ) E. Annexation Limitations Airport, Conical surface area. ( (7) 11. SAMPLE FORMS: See appendix at the end of this chapter A. Petition for Annexation B. Certification of Petition for Annexation C. Public Notice - of Public Hearing D. Ordinance Annexing Specific Property to Municipality E. Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (to be filed with Lt. Governor) 7-8

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12 XXXXXXXXXXX, 2012 Honorable Mayor and Council Members: By my signature below, I hereby certify, acting in my capacity as Recorder of the City of Your City, the annexation petition known as the??? ANNEXATION, does comply with the requirements of State Statue I further certify that the petition does comply with tall stipulations contained in subsection (2), (3), and (4). Respectfully, Your Recorder s Name Santaquin City Recorder cc:??????, Santaquin City Planner??????, Contact Sponsor?????? County Boundary Commission?????? School District?????? Water Conservation District 7-11

13 ANNEXATION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Your City Council will hold a Public Hearing on XXXX, XXXX, 2012 at approximately 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Address, Your City, UT. The purpose of this Public Hearing is to receive public input with regard to the proposed???? ANNEXATION (located XXXXXXXXXXX). During regular office hours, exact legal description, along with a location map, will be on file at the City Office beginning XXXXXXXX, 2012 for viewing. If you are planning to attend this public meeting, and due to a disability, need assistance in understanding or participating in the meeting, please notify the City ten (10) or more hours in advance and we will, within reason, provide what assistance may be required. CERTIFICATION OF MAILING OR POSTING The undersigned duly appointed City Recorder/Clerk for the Municipality of Santaquin, hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing Notice faxed to the newspaper and phone number. By: Your Recorder s Name, Recorder Posted:?????? Ordinance No. XXXXXXXXXX 7-12

14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF YOUR CITY TO INCLUDE THE?????? ANNEXATION AREA LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE CURRENT CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF YOUR CITY, UTAH WHEREAS, on December 17 th, 2008, John Doe, who own certain real property adjacent to the Your City (the Petitioners ), petitioned to annex the real property described in Exhibit A (the Property ) to the City; and WHEREAS, the Petitioners own the majority of the privately owned real property within the area proposed for annexation; and WHEREAS, all Affected Entities have received notice of the proposed annexation and amendment to the official zone map; and WHEREAS, on March 4, 2009, the Your City Council held a public hearing to receive public input concerning the proposed annexation, which public hearing was properly scheduled and noticed in accordance with Utah law; and WHEREAS, the area proposed for annexation lies within the City s current Annexation Policy Plan; and WHEREAS, Your City, Utah desires to amend the Official Zone Map of Your City to include the property within the City s regulatory boundary. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Your City, Utah as follows: SECTION 1. Official Zone Map Amended. The Official Zone Map of Your City as adopted by section of the Your City Code is hereby amended to include the annexed real property as depicted in Exhibit A. SECTION 2. Designation. The amended area shall be zoned R-43 as depicted on the zoning map, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 3. Execution of Documents. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE CITY OF YOUR CITY and a certification of the Your City Council that the legal procedures for annexation have been completed. SECTION 4. Posting. A copy of this ordinance shall be deposited in the office of the Your City Recorder, and on December 15, 2011, the Your City Recorder shall certify that this Ordinance has been posted in three public places within the municipality, as provided in Utah Code Annotated (1). SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect on December 15, 2011, and the described Annexation shall be effective upon the certification of the Utah Lt. Governor. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14 th day of December,

15 YOUR CITY Your Mayors Name, Mayor ATTEST: Jane Doe, City Recorder STATE OF UTAH ) : ss. COUNTY OF UTAH ) On December 14, 2011, the City Council of Your City, Utah, adopted Ordinance No , thereby annexing certain property into Your City. The City Council hereby certifies that it has complied with the requirements of Utah Code Ann et seq. to complete the lawful annexation of the property described and attached hereto as Exhibit A. DATED this 14 th day of December, YOUR CITY ATTEST: YOUR MAYOR S NAME, Mayor YOUR RECORDER S NAME, City Recorder AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE CITY OF YOUR CITY 7-14

16 Pursuant to provisions of the Utah Municipal Code, the City of Your City, Utah and Juab Counties, Utah, acting by its Mayor and approved by the City Council during a Public Meeting held on December 14, 2011, hereby amends its Articles of Incorporation as follows: 1. The name of the municipality is the Municipal Corporation of Your City, also known as the City of Your City. 2. The geographical description of the City is hereby amended to include the described property attached hereto as Exhibit A. 3. The City of Your City is a City of the what Class as defined in Utah Code Ann (2)(e), having a population of more than 1000 inhabitants, but less than10,000 inhabitants. 4. These Amended Articles of Incorporation shall become effective on December 14, DATED this 14 th day of December, CITY OF YOUR CITY STATE OF UTAH ) : ss COUNTY OF UTAH ) Your Mayor s Name, Mayor Your Mayor s Name, being first duly sworn upon oath, deposes and says: that I am the Mayor of the City of Your City and the foregoing Amended Articles of Incorporation of the City of Your City are truthful and accurate to the best of my knowledge and information. Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of December, Notary Public Lt. Governor s Office 7-15

17 Utah State Capitol Complex, Ste. 220 P.O. Box Salt Lake City, Utah RE: NOTICE OF IMPENDING BOUNDARY ACTION Pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Utah Municipal Code, the City of Your City, Utah and Juab Counties, Utah, acting by its Mayor and approved by the City Council during a Public Meeting held on December 14, 2011, hereby requests amendment to its Articles of Incorporation as follows: 1. The name of the municipality is the Municipal Corporation of Your City, also known as the City of Your City. 2. The geographical description of the City is hereby amended to include the described property attached hereto as Exhibit A and known as the??? Annexation. 3. The City of Your City is a City of the what Class as defined in Utah Code Ann (2)(e), having a population of more than 1000 inhabitants, but less than 10,000 inhabitants. 4. These Amended Articles of Incorporation shall become effective on December 14, DATED this 14 th day of December, CITY OF YOUR CITY Your Mayor s Name, Mayor STATE OF UTAH ) : ss COUNTY OF UTAH ) Your Mayor s Name, being first duly sworn upon oath, deposes and says: that I am the Mayor of the City of Your City and the foregoing Amended Articles of Incorporation of the City of Your City are truthful and accurate to the best of my knowledge and information. Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of December, Notary Public 7-16