What are these so-called “Power of Attorney for Covenant on Utility Services” sometimes called "Annexation/Utility Agreements" that the City uses to annex properties?
The City is not required to provide utility service outside of the City limits; however, in the interest of providing cost efficient services to the entire Urban Growth Area, it has allowed county property owners to connect to city utility service in exchange for their agreement to support annexation of the property in any future annexation proceedings. The “support” takes the form of a signature on a petition in favor of annexation. The document provides that the City, on behalf of the owner, may sign an annexation petition for the property which is receiving utility service. Because these “Annexation Agreements” are legal contracts, each party has an obligation to fulfill its part of the agreements. Just like any contract, the agreements cannot be unilaterally revoked. The documents are recorded as part as the deed as a means of providing notice of the agreement to existing and future property owners.

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1. What is annexation?
2. What are these so-called “Power of Attorney for Covenant on Utility Services” sometimes called "Annexation/Utility Agreements" that the City uses to annex properties?
3. Are these “Annexation Agreements” legal, especially when they apply to the property after being sold to others?
4. Will my property taxes increase in the City?
5. Will I pay utility taxes in the City?
6. Does the City allow farm animals?
7. Will existing land uses be allowed to continue?
8. What about zoning?
9. Does the City require dog licensing and restrictions?
10. Will sidewalks, curbs and streetlights be required for my property?
11. Will I be required to use City sewer service?
12. Will outdoor burning restrictions change upon annexation?
13. What are the benefits of annexation?