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Mr. Thomas V. Infantino City Attorney City of Inverness

QUESTION:

May the City of Inverness annex unincorporated property pursuant to the provisions of s. 171.044, F.S., without holding an approving referendum despite the fact that the city charter requires a referendum to be held whenever the city seeks to annex property?

SUMMARY:

The City of Inverness may annex unincorporated property only in accordance with the procedures provided in ch. 171, F.S., and may not require an ordinance annexing property and redefining the boundary lines of the city pursuant to the provisions of s.171.044, F.S.,…