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You may already know that we've received a generous donation of land for our project. This land is a portion of a larger parcel not currently within the City of Salida. In order for Places to Age to proceed with development, it's essential that the land be annexed into the city to gain access to necessary infrastructure such as water, sewer, and roads. Therefore, we're actively pursuing annexation.
After extensive effort, we are ready to submit the necessary paperwork to the City of Salida for the annexation of land between CR140 and CR 120. This process has been demanding, attributed to several factors:
1) Salida Community Development has openly acknowledged the complexity of the current code, describing it as an outdated labyrinth. Despite their concerted efforts to streamline the code (with the hope of completing the task by the Fall of 2024), progress has been impeded by limited staff not to mention a mountain of other work. We sincerely appreciate the consistent support from the City of Salida, particularly, Community Development. Our objective has been to pursue a straightforward annexation. Any development objectives will be addressed after the annexation process is completed.
2) As an all-volunteer committee, pursuing annexation is a formidable undertaking. We’ve had to navigate a steep learning curve while also encountering a few minor hiccups. These challenges and hiccups have been readily rectified albeit time-consuming. Moreover, we’re managing this process with an extremely modest and constrained budget. Nevertheless, we’re making steady progress.
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