2022 08 16 City Council

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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-22 
 
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PLAN OF SERVICES FOR THE ANNEXATION OF THE  
VELMA ROAD AREA PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF ATHENS, TENNESSEE 
 
WHEREAS, the City of Athens is considering the annexation of property; and  
 
WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) 6-51-102 as amended requires that a “Plan 
of Service” be adopted by the governing body of a municipality prior to the adoption of a 
resolution annexing an area; and 
 
WHEREAS, in accordance with TCA 6 -51-102 the Athens Municipal -Regional Planning 
Commission has recommended approval of the Plan of Services to the Council of the City of 
Athens, Tennessee; and 
 
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held pursuant to TCA section 6 -51-102, and notice 
thereof was published in the Daily Post-Athenian, and 
 
WHEREAS, the City of Athens is considering annexation of property off of Velma Roa d as 
detailed in Annexation Resolution # 2022-23. 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Athens, Tennessee, as 
follows: 
 
SECTION 1 :  Below is the  “Plan of Service” for the proposed annexation of the Velma 
Road Annexation Area containing 8.32 acres and part of a larger parcel identified as McMinn 
County Tax Map 047, Parcel 226.03 to be recommended to the City Council for adoption. 
 
A.  Police  
1.  Patrolling, radio responses to calls, and other routine police services using 
present personnel and equipment will be provided on the effective date of 
annexation. 
 
2.  Traffic signals, traffic signs, street markings, and other traffic control devices will 
be installed as the need is established by appropriate study and traffic standards. 
 
B.  Fire 
1.  Fire protection by the present personnel and equipment of the City of Athens, 
within the limitations of available water, will be provided to the area on the 
effective date of annexation. 
 
2.  Fire hydrants for the Velma Road Subdivision that encompasses the entire Velma 
Road Annexation Area are required to be installed by the developer prior to the 
approval of the final plat by the Athens Municipal Regional Planning Commission.  
Any future additional fire hydrants will be made available per the policies and 
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