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Once the annexation petition has been accepted by the Municipal Council, general annexation procedure shall be that provided by state law; provided, however, that the Municipal Council shall not take final action on any petition until the same has been reviewed by the Provo City Planning Commission and by the Provo City Staff Review Committee. The Staff Review Committee, for purposes of this review, shall be composed of the following, or their designees:

The City Engineer

The Director of Public Works

The Director of Energy

The Fire Chief

The Police Chief

The Traffic Engineer

The Development Services Director

The staff review committee will review each annexation request and prepare a staff report with considerations and a recommendation for the municipal council and/or Planning Commission indicating an evaluation of the proposed annexation and shall include at least the following information:

(1) The ability to meet annexation policy criteria.

(2) An accurate map of the proposed annexation area showing the boundaries and property ownership within the area, the topography of the area and major natural features (e.g., drainage, channels, wooded areas, areas of high water table, etc.)

(3) Current and potential population of the area and the current residential densities.

(4) Land uses presently existing and those proposed.

(5) A statement as to how the proposed area, and/or its potential land use, would contribute to the achievement of the goals and policies of the Provo City general plan.

(6) Assessed valuation of the current properties.

(7) Potential demand for various municipal services, and the need for land use regulation in the area.

(a) Distance from existing utility lines.

(b) Special requirements (e.g., floodplain, hillside regulations) of the Provo City Code.

(c) Distance to public schools, parks, and shopping centers.

(d) Traffic generated by expected land uses.

(8) The effect that the annexation will have upon City boundaries and whether the annexation will ultimately create potential for islands, undesirable boundaries, and difficult service areas.

(9) A specific timetable for extending services to the area and how these services would be financed.

(10) Potential revenue versus service costs.

(11) An estimate of the tax consequences to residents of the area to be annexed in the City and county.

(12) Recommendations or comments of other local government jurisdictions regarding the proposal and potential impact of the annexation on general county economic needs, goals, or objectives.

(Rep&ReEn 1999-34, Am 2020-57, Am 2021-33, Am 2022-17)