Summary
The council told staff to start pursuing annexation of El Modena, North El Modena, Olive Heights, and the Santiago Creek bond pits — but not Orange Park Acres or the RJ Noble/Lincoln-Glassell site. Staff returns by February 2027 with costs, terms, and community engagement results. Residents of the islands pushed back hard, wanting to be asked first.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
Early estimates suggest most islands would cost the city more than they bring in — one island would net only about $1,500 a year in property tax — though Olive Heights' sales tax could offset costs.
Residents of the annexed islands would gain unified city services, and El Modena-area residents could see better code enforcement and policing.
Orange Park Acres residents fear losing their rural, equestrian character, and city taxpayers could absorb service costs for low-revenue islands.
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