If I sign a Service and Annexation Agreement and the city provides fire and police service, will I still have to have an agreement with a private fire department to protect my property?
No, 7 days following the recording of the agreement, the city will begin providing your fire service. You may cancel your subscription with any fire company. You will also want to check with your insurance agent. The city has a better rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO) than the private departments due to our equipment, manpower, and water system. Your insurance rates may be lower depending on your insurance company’s policy.

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1. Are Service and Annexation Agreements required for all development outside the city and inside the Urban Growth Boundary?
2. Will the Service and Annexation Agreement be effective immediately upon signature and filing?
3. How is the assessed value determined, and what is the tax rate?
4. How will property be billed?
5. Will police really patrol and respond to issues miles from the current city limits?
6. My land was served by a community water system approved by the county, and the city is now connecting my area water system to the city system. Do I have to enter into an agreement?
7. If I sign a Service and Annexation Agreement, when can I expect my property to be annexed?
8. If I do not sign a Service and Annexation Agreement, can my property still be annexed?
9. Do I have a vote on annexation?
10. If I sign a Service and Annexation Agreement and the city provides fire and police service, will I still have to have an agreement with a private fire department to protect my property?
11. What other costs may I incur by signing this agreement?