Council views new pre-annexation agreement

At last week’s regular meeting, the Sundance City Council heard that City Attorney Mark Hughes has prepared a new pre-annexation agreement for developments on the edges of town. However, he said, he is unsure as the legality of using them.

Pre-annexation agreements have historically been signed by subdivisions and other developments wanting to hook onto the city’s utilities. In return, they agree to give Sundance the right to choose to annex their development should the city deem it necessary at some point in the future.

Hughes told the council that he believes the idea of pre-annexation agree...