DEPARTMENT: Planning and Community Development
DEPARTMENT HEAD: John Dugan
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City-wide
SUBJECT:
Request to enter into an "Agreement for Services in lieu of Annexation between the City of San Antonio and Southwest Independent School District" located in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance authorizes the Director of Planning and Community Development to enter into an "Agreement for Services in lieu of Annexation between the City of San Antonio and Southwest Independent School District" located in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Background: Southwest ISD is planning the construction of a multi-school campus, funded by a bond approved on November 6, 2012.They have been in dialogue with the Bexar County Fire Marshall in the preparation of their plans and the design of the facility. They would like the ability to continue with the construction of the school campus under the Bexar County Fire Marshall's jurisdiction. Additionally, Bexar County is considering road improvements to Fischer Road related to the construction of the campus.
Proposed Considerations: Southwest ISD proposes a non-annexation agreement for a term of three years, with the following considerations:
* Consent to annexation upon expiration of agreement,
* Ability for City to inspect the project for compliance with building regulations and payment of a $50 fee per inspection to the City,
* Agree to fully fund traffic control devices.
No Fire, EMS, or Police Services are being requested.
Additional Considerations: The City has requested additional considerations based on annexation policy analysis.
* The City will retain the ability to inspect the construction using 2009 International building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing codes as adopted by Bexar County, Texas and receive inspection fees.
* The City will receive all copies of constructi...
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