Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Executive Assistant - Chief Operating Office
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): Commission Districts 2 & 6
DeKalb County's objection to the proposed annexation of approximately 462 acres of privately-owned land in unincorporated DeKalb County into the City of Brookhaven pursuant to annexation via the sixty percent (60%) method.
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Information Contact: Zachary L. Williams
Phone Number: 404-371-2174
PURPOSE:
State law allows counties to object to annexations under certain circumstances. DeKalb County received email notice from the City of Brookhaven dated June 5, 2023 of its intent to act on a proposed annexation application via the sixty percent (60%) method submitted by Howard I. Ginsburg. The Application seeks to annex approximately 462 acres of privately-owned land into the City of Brookhaven, including properties located between and around North Druid Hills Road and LaVista Road. The 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 a future meeting of the Board of Commissioners.
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 462 acres of privately-owned land into the City of Brookhaven pursuant to the annexation application filed by Howard I. Ginsburg; and to authorize an objection to be sent to the City of Brookhaven in a form acceptable to the County Attorney, and authorize the Chief Operating Officer, or his designee, to execute all nece...
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