NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is being given that the Washington City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter, for the purpose of consideration of a Boundary Line Adjustment.  Washington City Council has adopted Resolution R2021-07 declaring the intent to adjust the common municipal boundary line between the City of St. George and Washington City.  The purpose for the proposed adjustment is to create a 16.5 foot wide utility easement along a proposed roadway near the intersection of Harvest Lane and Merrill Road, the adjusted area containing approximately 0.64 acres.  It is proposed that the adjusted property would be moved from Washington City and the same property would be added to the City of St. George. The property owner is Property Reserve, Inc.  

The Washington City Council will adjust the boundaries unless, at or before the public hearing received a written protest to the adjustment is filed by:

1. An owner of  private real property that is located within the area proposed for adjustment;
2. Covers at least 25% of the total private land area within the area proposed for adjustment; and
3. Is equal in value to at least 15% of the value of all private real property within the area proposed for adjustment; or
4. A title holder of state-owned real property described above.

The subject area of the boundary adjustment will be automatically annexed to local fire protection, paramedic, and emergency services or law enforcement services as the case may be.

A detailed legal description is available in the City Recorder’s Office located in the Washington City Offices. If you have any questions concerning this issue, please contact the City Recorder (435)656-6308.

The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Office Building located 111 North 100 East, Washington, Utah.  The meeting will be broadcast via Youtube Live linked online at https://washingtoncity.org/meetings  You are welcome to submit in writing your comments or concerns to recorder@washingtoncity.org  or respond through the posted agenda or “Items Available for Public Comment” at https://washingtoncity.org/meetings the link will be open for comments the Friday before the meeting. Should you still need to attend the meeting please Contact the City Recorder at 435-656-6308 or by email at recorder@washingtoncity.org 

Danice B. Bulloch, MMC

City Recorder

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Washington City will make reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting.  Requests for assistance can be made by calling the City Recorder at 656-6308 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to be held.