Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 1
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): Commission Districts 1 & 7
DeKalb County’s objection to the proposed annexation of approximately 3.49 acres of land in unincorporated DeKalb County into the City of Chamblee pursuant to annexation via the one-hundred percent (100%) method.
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Information Contact: Commissioner Robert Patrick
Phone Number: (404) 371-3052
PURPOSE:
State law allows counties to object to annexations under certain circumstances. DeKalb County received notice from the City of Chamblee dated March 26, 2025 of its intent to act on a proposed annexation petition via the one-hundred percent (100%) method submitted by Radheshvar, LLC. The Petition seeks to annex approximately 3.49 acres into the City of Chamblee, namely three (3) properties located at 2816, 2820 and 2824 Chamblee Tucker Road. The Interim County Attorney and relevant County staff are investigating grounds for an objection to the proposed annexation.
An authorizing Resolution is attached to this item. The County anticipates providing the elected officials with a substitute item containing specific grounds for the objection for adoption and approval at the Committee of the Whole meeting on May 6, 2025.
NEED/IMPACT:
This item will protect the health, safety and welfare interests of the County and its taxpayers.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not known at this time.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Vote to adopt the attached Resolution and object to the proposed annexation of approximately 3.49 acres into the City of Chamblee pursuant to the annexation petition filed by Radheshvar, LLC; and to authorize an objection to be sent to the City of Chamblee in a form acceptable to the Interim County Attorney, and authorize the Chief Operating Officer, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents.