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File #: 23-0582    Version: 1 Name: Village of Montgomery / Annexation / Portion of Jericho Road between S. Edgelawn and Athena Road
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 7/24/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/22/2023 Final action: 8/22/2023
Title: An Ordinance Annexing of Jericho Road, being 1.24 acres, located at between S. Edgelawn and Athena Road to the City of Aurora, Illinois, 60506
Attachments: 1. Exhibit "A" Legal Description - 2023-07-25 - 2022.335, 2. Exhibit "B" Plat of Annexation - 2023-07-25 - 2022.335, 3. Exhibit "C" District Notice Mailing Affidavit - 2023-08-10 - 2023.335, 4. Location Map, 5. Plat of Disconnection RECORDED, 6. R20-145 Approved Intergovernmental Agreement
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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin

FROM: Tracey M. Vacek, Senior Planner

DATE: August 8, 2023

SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Annexing of Jericho Road, being 1.24 acres, located at between S. Edgelawn and Athena Road to the City of Aurora, Illinois, 60506 (Village of Montgomery - 23-0582 / AU29/1-23.335-A - TV - Ward 5)

PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Village of Montgomery, is requesting the Annexation of Jericho Road located between S. Edgelawn Drive and Athena Road.

BACKGROUND:
The City of Aurora and the Village of Montgomery approved an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement by Resolution R20-145 on July 28, 2020. As part of the Agreement, the Village of Montgomery agreed to de-annex Jericho Road right-of-way near S. Edgelawn Drive and the City of Aurora agreed to annex this portion of Jericho Road right-of-way. Early the year, the Village of Montgomery recorded the de-annexation this portion of the Jericho Road.

Therefore, the Village of Montgomery is now requesting the annexation of a portion of Jericho Road located between S. Edgelawn Drive and Athena Road, being 1.24 acres.

DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Annexation Ordinance petition and have determined that it meets the applicable codes and ordinances.

POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
The Staff's Evaluation and Recommendation are based on the following Physical Development Policies:
10.0 To provide for the orderly, balanced and efficient growth and redevelopment of the City through the positive integration of land use patterns, functions, and circulation systems. To protect and enhance those assets and values that establishes the desirable quality and general livability of the City. To promote the City's position as a regional center.
11.1(5) To guide and promote development to areas where public utilities, public roads and municipal services are either available or planned.
11.1(3) To encourage new development contiguous to existing development.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of t...

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