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STRATEGIC OUTCOMES |
ACTION |
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Department: |
☐ Safe & Prosperous |
☐ Motion |
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Community Development |
☐ Active & Appealing |
☐ Resolution |
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☒ Respected & Responsible |
☐ Ordinance - Introduction |
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Division: |
☐ Connected & Engaged |
☐ Ordinance - Adoption |
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Community Planning |
☐ Unique & Creative |
☒ Public Hearing |
TITLE:
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Annexation Area No. ANEX-44726-2025 Livingston Ranch Unit Nos. 5-7
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:
Summary Recommendation
This is a public hearing to consider the annexation of property located at the northwest corner of 38th Street and Avenue C. (ANEX-44726-2025). (Community Development/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
The approval of this annexation will provide access to City resources and services. This annexation assists in furthering City Council’s strategic outcome of Respected and Responsible.
REPORT:
The annexation area consists of one parcel located at the northwest corner of 38th Street and Avenue C. The annexation area totals approximately 97.9 acres. The property is owned by Barkley Farms Limited Partnership.
The City of Yuma received a request from Barkley Farms Limited Partnership, to annex their property with the intent to develop the future phases of the Livingston Ranch residential development, Livingston Ranch Unit Nos. 5-7.
The annexation does not include the adjacent right-of-way on Avenue C as it is already in the City of Yuma.
In accordance with Arizona law, a blank petition with a legal description and a map of the area to be annexed was filed with the Yuma County Recorder on January 8, 2026. There is a 30-day waiting period after recording the map and petition with the County Recorder before signatures can be obtained. During that time, a public hearing must be held by the City Council within the last 10 days of the 30-day waiting period. All appropriate and necessary notice and posting requirements have been met. After the 30-day waiting period and the public hearing, the following procedures must be followed.
• The signatures of property owners must be obtained such that at least one-half of the value of real and personal property is represented and such that more than one-half of the parcel owners are represented.
• Within one year after the last day of the 30-day waiting period, completed petitions must be filed with the County Recorder.
• An ordinance must be adopted by the City Council effectively changing the City boundaries to include the annexation area. The ordinance will become effective 30 days after adoption. No modifications, including increases or decreases to the territory to be annexed, may be made after the first property owner in the area signs the petition. This public hearing is held to comply with the annexation law, Section 9-471 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The purpose is to notify all property owners of the proposed annexation and take public comment.
Pending receipt of the signed petition from the property owners after the annexation hearing, it is anticipated that the annexation ordinance will be heard by the City Council for introduction on March 4, 2026, with adoption on March 18, 2026.
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
BUDGETED: |
$ 0.00 |
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STATE FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER: |
$ 0.00 |
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FEDERAL FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
IN CONTINGENCY: |
$ 0.00 |
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OTHER SOURCES: |
$ 0.00 |
FUNDING ACCOUNT/FUND #/CIP: |
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TOTAL |
$ 0.00 |
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
NONE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
NONE
IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?
☐ Department
☒ City Clerk’s Office
☐ Document to be recorded
☐ Document to be codified
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Acting City Administrator: |
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John D. Simonton |
01/23/2026 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
Date: |
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Richard W. Files |
01/23/2026 |