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2015-182s:\legal\our documents\ordinances\15\dh-2 annexing �larcel.doc ORDINANCENO. 2O1S-1SZ .. AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING AN AREA OF LAND TO THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, GENERALLY IDENTIFIED AS DH-2 OF APPROXIMATELY 45.85 ACRES (LESS THOSE PARCELS IDENTIFIED 1N EXHIBITS "C") LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF UNIVERSITY DRIVE; WEST AND EAST SIDES OF THOMAS J. EGAN ROAD; NORTH OF JIM CHRISTAL ROAD; WEST OF MASCH BRANCH ROAD, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY IDEN'TIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO, WHICH AREA IS ADJACENT TO AND ABUTS THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AND WHICH CONTAINS FEWER THAN 100 SEPARATE TRACTS OF LAND ON WHICH ONE OR MORE RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS ARE LOCATED ON EACH TRACT; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF A SERVICE PLAN IN THIS ORDINANCE; EXCLUDING PROPERTIES WITHIN DH-2 SUBJECT TO NON-ANNEXATION AGREEMENTS FOR AGRICULTURAL, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT OR TIMBERLAND USE FROM THE ANNEXATION; PROVIDING FOR CORRECTION OF THE CITY MAP TO INCLUDE THIS ANNEXED AREA; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 43.061, Subchapter C-1, Local Government Code, a home rule city is authorized to annex certain areas that are not required to be in an annexation plan; and WHEREAS, this annexation is under the annexation procedures for areas exempted from an annexation plan pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code section 43.052(h); and WHEREAS, the Denton City Council finds that there are fewer than 100 separate tracts of land on which one or more residential dwellings are located on the DH-2 tract in the area to be annexed; and WHEREAS, the Denton City Council finds that the annexation will allow the city to ensure development consistent with The Denton Plan as it is now written, or as it may be modified by the City from time to time; and WHEREAS, all required notices, including written notice of intent to annex said area to each property owner, each public entity and each railroad company within said area as required by Section 43.062, Subchapter C-1, Local Government Code, and all public hearings and requirements for such annexation have been had in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, the City has prepared a service plan for the area to be annexed in accordance with Tex. Loc. Gov't Code section 43.056 providing for full municipal services to such area, which service plan was made available to the public and explained at the scheduled public hearings; and WHEREAS, offers of non-annexation development agreements have been made to the owners of all eligible properties within the area to be annexed pursuant to this Ordinance, which properties have been appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as land for agricultural, wildlife management or timberland as required by Section 43.035, Subchapter B, Local Government Code; and s:\legal\our documents\ordinances\15\dh-2 annexing parcel.doc WHEREAS, the City Council, by prior action, has approved certain non-annexation agreements executed by eligible property owners within DH-2; and WHEREAS, the City desires to affirm that structures, uses and facilities pre-existing in areas annexed under this Ordinance, or in areas subject to non-annexation agreements within DH-2 approved by prior action, shall be subject to the protections and limitations imposed by §43.002 of the Texas Local Government Code, as well as those protections afforded by Subchapter 11 of the Denton Development Code, to the extent it is applicable; and WHEREAS, under the previously approved non-annexation agreements between an eligible property owner and the City, the lands subject to the agreements retain their extraterritorial status and the owners of such lands must abide by the City's development regulations as if such lands were within the City limits, as provided further in such agreement; and WHEREAS, the land which is adjacent or contiguous to an area subject to a non- annexation agreement is considered adjacent or contiguous to the City for purposes of annexation; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton deems it to be in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Denton to annex said territory into the City of Denton, save and except those properties subject to prior approved non-annexation agreements within DH-2; NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION_ 1. The findings and recitations contained in the preamble of this Ordinance are incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2. The area of land which abuts and is adjacent to the existing corporate limits of the City of Denton, Texas, known as DH-2, as described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein, and as depicted in Exhibit "B," attached hereto and incorporated herein (except that if there is conflict between the Exhibits, "A" shall control), save and except for those properties described in Exhibit "C", which are subject to certain non-annexation agreements, executed by property owners within DH-2 and previously approved by the City, due to their use for agricultural, wildlife management or timberland purposes as described in Section 43.035, Subchapter B, Local Government Code, is hereby ANNEXED to and included within the corporate limits of the City of Denton, Texas. SECTION 3,. A service plan prepared in accordance with applicable provisions of state law pertaining to annexation is attached hereto as Exhibit "D" and made a part hereof for all intents and purposes. SECTION 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to immediately correct the map of the City of Denton by adding thereto the additional territory annexed by this Ordinance, indicating on the map the date of annexation and the number of this Ordinance, and the ETJ resulting from such boundary extensions. Page 2 s:\legal\our documents\ordinances\15\dh-2 annexing parcel.doc SECTIONww_5. This Ordinance shall be become effective upon final passage by the City CounciL SECTIONwww6. Should any paragraph, section, sentence, phrase, clause or word of this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder of this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby. SECTION 7. Nothing herein should be deemed to repudiate any earlier action by the City relating to approval of any non-annexation agreement associated with properties contained within DH-2. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Passed by the City Council on 1 St reading this D� Passed by the City Council on 2"d reading this � ATTEST: JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY �� BY: � �a� �� ... APPRO ;1:� AS ' � LEGAL FORM: ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY a.,, : � �" , � ��°�� M.�`' �y �� ...�� . Page 3 day of , 2015. day of , 2015. �,�� ,� �� .� �� °� .........................................�e,�,�� CHRIS WATTS,�MAYOR EXHIBIT ��A" Annexation Tract DH2 ALL those certain lots, tracts or parcels of land lyang and ��►r�� it��! az� t�m�: �'�a�� " Denton, State of Texas and presently being wholly surrour�� c3 ��ul��^ �;��,b��c� la� t�� Denton city limit boundaries of record and established by �� r��,��ican ��c��x��n��.� �� follows: Ordinance 1969-40 (Tract I), Ordinance I974-3b (Tract V), Ordinance 1982-52, Ordinance 1983-90, Ordinance 1986-48, Ordinance 1986-102, and Ordinance 2002-29; and being rnore specificalIy described as foliows: vxz BEGINNING at the northwest corner of the subject property, this point being the northeast corner of property described in Ordinance 8b-48; THENCE South 00° 10' 27" 'VVest, 1886.11 feet to a point for a corner; THENCE South $9° 59' 47" East I 174.8 feet to a point in Egan Road; THENCE South 09° 03' 21" East with said Eagan Road 1400 feet to a point (steel pin) at the intersection of Egan Road and Jim Christal Road, being on the South side of the E.A. Orr Survey; THENCE along the centerline of Jixn Christal Road iia a series of znetes and bounds, more corxzpletely described in Ordinance 83-90; THENCE to a point in Jim Christal Road described as the southeast ' corner of the property described in Ordinance 86-IO2; THENCE North 00° 11' 40" West, 3031.04 feet to a point caIled the northwest corner of the property described in Ordinance 86-102; THENCE South 89° 28' 48" East, 1486.80 feet to a point described zn Ordinance 86- 102and called the northeast corner of the property described in said Ordinance, also being the northwest corner of the prope�ty described in Ordinance 2Q02-029; THENCE South 89° 49' 1 S" East, 394.07 feet to a poix�t; . THENCE South 88° 25' S4" East, 59.94 feet to a point; THENCE South 89° 37' 36" east, 659.22 feet to a point for a corzler; THENCE South 00° OS' 23" East, 1698.40 feet to point for a corner; THENCE South� 89° 03' 32" West, 143.14 feet to a point for a corner; THENCE South Oa° 33' 00" East 16.57 feet to a point for a corner; THENCE South 00° 33' 00" East 992.15 feet to a point for a corner; THENCE North 89° 50' 43" West 792.69 feet to a point for a corner; THENCE South 00° 28' 20" East, 452 feet to a point in the centerline of Jizn Chrisal Road, also known as the southeast corner of the property described in Ordinance 2002- 209,said poi.nt also being on the north line of property described in Ordinance 69-40 (I); THENCE easterly along the northern line of the property described in Ordinance 69-40 {I) to a point described ir� Ord'uaance 82-52 as the southwest corner of said property; THENCE northezly along the west property line of the property described in Ordinance 82-52 to the northwest corner of said property at which point the property intersects with the south property line described in Ordinance 74-36, Tract V; THENCE following the south property line of the properiy described in Ordinance 74-36, Tract V to the Point of Beginning. Exhibit B DH-2 Exhibit C 1. Being a called 11.829 acre tract of land, more or less, situated in the J.F. Meyers Survey, Abstract No. 1699, Denton County, Texas, and being part of a 19.109 acre tract of land, more or less, described in that certain Warranty Deed with Vendor's Lien dated January 5, 2001 from �onaid G. Cole Family Limited Partnership to Mark E. Cole and wife, Linda J. Cole, filed for record on January 9, 2001 and recorded in Volume 4750, Page 737 of the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas. Said 11.829 acre tract, more or less, is commonly known as DCAD Prope�ty ID 36605. 2. Being 8.000 acres of land, more or less, situated in the J. F. Myers Survey, Abstract No. 1699, Denton County, Texas, and being more fully described in that certain Cash Warranty Deed dated April 18, 2000 from Donald G. Cole Family Limited Partnership to Mark E. Cole and wife, Linda J. Cole, filed for record on April 18, 2000 and recorded in Volume 4571, Page 1057 of the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas. Said 8.000 acres, more or less, is commonly known as DCAD Property ID 225537. 3. Being a called 1.21 acre tract of land, more or less, situated in the G. Barb Survey, Abstract No. 208, Denton County, Texas, and being part of a 19.109 acre tract of land, more or less, described in that certain Warranty Deed with Vendor's Lien dated January 5, 2001 from Donald G. Cole Family Limited Partnership to Mark E. Cole and wife, Linda J. Cole, filed for record on January 9, 2001 and recorded in Volume 4750, Page 737 of the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas. Said 1.21 acre tract, more or less, is commonly known as DCAD Property ID 161448. 4. Being a called 6.07 acre tract of land, more or less, situated in the J.F. Meyers Survey, Abstract No. 1699, Denton County, Texas, and being part of a 19.109 acre tract of land, more or less, described in that certain Warranty Deed with Vendor's Lien dated January 5, 2001 from Donald G. Cole Family Limited Partnership to Mark E. Cole and wife, Linda J. Cole, filed for record on January 9, 2001 and recorded in Volume 4750, Page 737 of the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas. Said 6.07 acre tract, more or less, is commonly known as DCAD Property ID 36611. 5. Being 25.447 acres of land, more or less, situated in the S. Huizar Survey, Abstract No. 514 and the G. Barb Survey, Abstract No. 208, described in that Deed of Gift dated December 22, 1994, from James W. Wetzel and Freda J. Wetzel to Lisa K. Fergason and James Fergason, filed for record on December 27, 1994 and recorded in Instrument Number 94-R0093960 of the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas; SAVE AND EXCEPT that portion of the 25.447 acre tract lying within the existing city limits, commonly known as DCAD Property ID 75052; And further SAVE AND EXCEPT that portion of the 25.447 acre tract of land previously conveyed to the State of Texas for Highway 380 right of way; Leaving 7.535 acres, more or less, commonly known as DCAD Property ID 60782 and DCAD Property ID 36633. 6. Being a called 11.717 acre tract of land, situated in the E.A. Orr Survey, Abstract No. 983, Denton County, Texas, and being that portion lying outside of the city limits of a 19.317 acre tract described in the First Tract of that Warranty Deed with Vendor's Lien dated September 3, 1980 from Jeannette E. McDonald to Gerald L. Mitchell and wife, Nedra C. Mitchell, iiled for record September 4, 1980 and recorded in Volume 1034, Page 167 of the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas. Said 11.717 acres, more or less, is commonly known as DCAD Property ID 60756. Being a called 33.73 acre tract of land, situated in the E.A. Orr Survey, Abstract No. 983, Denton County, Texas, and being that portion lying outside of the city limits of a 36.765 acre tract described in the Second Tract of that Warranty Deed with Vendor's Lien dated September 3, 1980 from Jeannette E. McDonald to Gerald L. Mitchell and wife, Nedra C. Mitchell, filed for record September 4, 1980 and recorded in Volume 1034, Page 167 of the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas. Said 33.75 acres, more or less, is commonly known as DCAD Property ID 60759. 7. Being 96.3175 acres of land, more or less, situated in the E. A. Orr Survey, Abstract No. 983; the Gibson Myers Survey, Abstract No. 843; the Myers-Brummett-Johnson- Green Survey, Abstract No. 1699; and the G. Barb Survey, Abstract No. 208, Denton County, Texas, and being more fully described in that certain Correction Special . Warranty Deed dated to be effective November 24, 1993 from The Nobles Company, by Robert H. Nobles, Partner and Jimmie G. Nobles, Partner to Nobles Family Partners, Ltd., filed for record on August 9, 2000 and recorded in Volume 4649, Page 846 of the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas, Said 96.3175 acres of land, more or less, is commonly known as DCAD Property ID 244741, DCAD Properry ID 60745, DCAD Property ID73984, DCAD Property ID131872, DCAD Property Ib 161447 and DCAD P�operty ID 78612, respectively. SAVE & EXCEPT: Lot 1, Block 1, Scribner Addition, an Addition to Denton County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet R, Page 46 of the Plat Records of Denton County, Texas. Said Lot 1, Block 1, Scribner Addition, is commonly known as DCAD Properry ID 216450. 8. Being 25.000 acres of land, more or less, situated in the E. A. Orr Survey, Abstract No. 983 and the Myers-Brummett-Johnson Survey, Abstract No. 1699, Denton County, Texas, and being more fully described in that certain Quit Claim Deed dated December 29, 1992 from Robert H. Nobles, D.O. and Jimmie Lou Nobles, a/k/a as Jimmie G. Nobles to Robert H. Nobles, D.O. and Jimmie G. Nobles, Trustees, or their successors in trust, under the Nobles Living Trust dated November 30, 1989, filed for record on December 29, 1992 and recorded in Volume 3411, Page 364 of the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas. Said 25.000 acres of land, more or less, is commonly known as DCAD Property ID 60761 and DCAD Property ID 161789, respectively. SAVE &�XCEPT: 1.0017 acres of land, more or less, situated in the E. A. Orr Survey, Abstract No. 983, Denton County, Texas, and being more fully described in that certain Correction Warranty Deed with Vendor's Lien dated November 5, 1992 from Brian K. Walding and wife, Kimberly Nobles Walding to Eugenia C. Minor, filed for record on March 19, 1993 and recorded in Volume 3374, Page 448 of the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas. Said 1.0017 acres of land, more or less, is commonly known as DCAD Property ID 60751. 9. Being 6.00 acres of land, more or less, situated in the E. A. Orr Survey, Abstract No. 983, and the Myers-Brummett-Johnson-Green Survey, Abstract No. 1699, Denton County, Texas, and being more fully described in that certain Cash Warranty Deed dated March 19, 1999 from Glenn S. Wilde and Ruthanna M. Wilde, as Trustees of the Glenn S. Wilde and Ruthanna M. Wilde Family Trust to Glenn S. Wilde and Ruthanna M. Wilde, iiled for record on March 19, 1999 and recorded in Volume 4300, Page 2150 of the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas. Said 6.00 acres, more or less, is commonly known as DCAD Property ID 166775 and an unidentified DCAD Property ID lying in the Myers-Brummett-Johnson-Green Survey, Abstract No. 1699. EXHIBIT D CITY OF DENTON SERVICE PLAN 2015 Annexation I. AREA ANNEXED The areas to be annexed include approximately 620.86 acres of land contained in eight (8) areas. Four annexation areas consist of approximately 478.78 acres, generally located in northwestern quadrant of the City of Denton's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), Division 1, and are identified as PAA1, PAA2, PAA3, and PAA4. The remaining four areas include approximately 142.08 acres of land, and are unincorporated ETJ pockets located within the body of the City of Denton's corporate limits, and identified as DH2, DH3, DH4, and DH. These areas are depicted in the attached location map along with a general description of each area. II. INTRODUCTION This service plan has been prepared in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Sections 43.021; 43.065; and 43.056(b)-(o) (Vernon 2008, as amended). Municipal facilities and services to the annexed areas described above will be provided or made available on behalf of the City of Denton in accordance with the following plan. The City of Denton shall provide the annexed tract the levels of service, infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance that are comparable to the levels of service, infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance available in other parts of the City of Denton with similar topography, land use, and population density. III. AD VALOREM (PROPERTY OWNER) TAX SERVICES A. Police Protection Police protection from the City of Denton Police Department shall be provided to the areas annexed at a level consistent with current methods and procedures presently provided to similar areas on the effective date of the ordinance. Some of these services include: 1. Normal patrols and responses; 2. Handling of complaints and incident reports; 3. Special units, such as traffic enforcement, investigations and special weapons; and 4. Coordination with other public safety support agencies. As development commences in these areas, sufficient police protection, including personnel and equipment will be provided to furnish these areas with the level of police services consistent with the characteristics of topography, land utilization and population density of the areas. Upon ultimate development, police protection will be provided at a level consistent with other similarly situated areas within the city limits. B. Fire Protection The Denton Fire Department (DFD) will provide emergency and fire prevention services to the annexation areas. These services include: 1. Fire suppression and rescue; 2. Pre-hospital medical services including triage, treatment and transport by Advanced Life Support (ALS) fire engines, trucks and ambulances; 3. Hazardous materials response and mitigation; 4. Emergency prevention and public education efforts; 5. Technical rescue response; and 6. Construction Plan Review and required inspections. Fire protection from the City of Denton shall be provided to the areas annexed at a level consistent with current methods and procedures presently provided to similar areas of the City of Denton on the effective date of the ordinance. As development commences in these areas, sufficient fire protection, including personnel and equipment will be provided to furnish these areas with the level of services consistent with the characteristics of topography, land utilization and population density of the areas. It is anticipated that fire stations planned to serve areas currently within the City of Denton will be sufficient to serve areas now being considered for annexation. Upon ultimate development, fire protection will be provided at a level consistent with other similarly situated areas within the city limits. C. Emer�encv Medical Service The Denton Fire Department (DFD) safety services to the annexation areas. will provide the following emergency and These services include: 1. Emergency medical dispatch and pre-arrival First Aid instructions; 2. Pre-hospital emergency Advanced Life Support (ALS) response; and transport; 3. Medical rescue services. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) from the City of Denton shall be provided to the areas annexed at a level consistent with current methods and procedures presently provided to similar areas of the City of Denton on the effective date of the ordinance. As development commences in these areas, sufficient EMS, including personnel and equipment will be provided to furnish these areas with the level of services consistent with the characteristics of topography, land utilization and population density of the areas. 2 Upon ultimate development, EMS will be provided at a level consistent with other similarly situated areas within the city limits. D. Solid Waste Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services will be provided to the newly annexed property immediately upon the effective date of the annexation at a level consistent with current methods and procedures presently provided to similar areas within the city. Private solid waste collection service providers operating in the affected area immediately prior to annexation and currently providing customers with service, may continue to provide their existing service for up to 2 years in accordance with Texas Local Government Code. E. Wastewater Facilities All the proposed annexation areas are within the City of Denton Sewer Service Area as defined by Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) Number 20072 as issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). As development commences in these areas, sanitary sewer mains will be extended in accordance with the provisions of the City's codes, ordinances and regulations. City participation in the costs of these extensions shall be in accordance with applicable City ordinances and regulations. Capacity shall be provided consistent with the characteristics of topography, land utilization, and population density of the areas. Sanitary sewer mains and lift stations installed or improved to City standards within the annexed areas which are located within dedicated easement, rights-of- way, or any other acceptable location approved by the City Engineer, shall be maintained by the City on the effective date of this ordinance. Operation and maintenance of wastewater facilities in the annexed areas that are within the service area of another water utility will be the responsibility of that utility. Operation and maintenance of private wastewater facilities in the annexed area will be the responsibility of the owner. F. Water Facilities PAA1, PAA4, DH-1, DH-2, DH-3, DH-4, DH-5, DH-6, DH-8, DH-10, DH-11, DH-13, and DH-14 annexation areas are within the City of Denton Water Service Area as defined by Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) Number 10195 as issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). PAA2S and PAA3 annexation areas lie within the City of Denton Water Service Area as defined by Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) Number 10195 as issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Bolivar Water Supply Corporation is dually certified in portions of this area under CCN Number 11257. Connections to existing City of Denton water distribution mains for water service will be provided in accordance with existing City ordinances and policies. Upon connection to existing distribution mains, water service will be provided at rates established by city ordinance. As new development occurs within these areas, water distribution mains will be extended in accordance with Denton's Codes, ordinances and utility service policies. City participation in the costs of these extensions shall be in accordance with Denton's codes and ordinances. Water service capacity shall be provided consistent with the characteristics of topography, land use and population density of the area. Operation and maintenance of water facilities in the annexed area that are within the service area of another water utility will be the responsibility of that utility. Existing developments, businesses or homes that are on individual water wells or private water systems will be allowed to continue to remain on these systems until a request for water service is made to the City. These requests for service will be handled in accordance with the applicable utility service line extension and connection policies currently in place at the time the request for service is received. G. Roads and Streets Emergency street maintenance shall be provided within the annexation areas on the effective date of the applicable ordinance of acceptance. Routine maintenance will be provided within the annexation areas and will be scheduled as part of the City's annual program and in accordance with the current policies and procedures defined by the ordinance and/or as established by the City Council. Any construction or reconstruction will be considered within the annexation areas on a City wide basis and within the context of the City's CIP and/or yearly fscal budgetary allotments by the City Council. Roadway signage and associated posts will be replaced in priority of importance starting with regulatory signs, then warning signs, then informational signs and in conformance with fiscal allotments by the City Council. If a sign remains, it will be reviewed and placed on the City's inventory listing for routine replacement. All exiting signs will be reviewed for applicability and based upon an engineering study. New signs will be installed when necessary and based upon an engineering study. Routine maintenance of road/street markings will be placed on a priority listing and scheduled within the yearly budgetary allotments by the City Council. 4 H. Parks, Plav�rounds, Swimming Pools Residents within the areas annexed may utilize all existing park and recreation facilities, on the effective date of this ordinance. Fees for such usage shall be in accordance with current fees established by ordinance. As development commences in these areas, additional park and recreation facilities shall be constructed based on park policies defned in the Park Master Plan and as specified in the Park Dedication and Development Ordinance. The general planned locations and classifications of parks will ultimately serve residents from the current City limits and residents from areas being considered for annexation. I. Publiclv Owned Facilities Any publicly owned facility, building, or service located within the annexed area, and not otherwise owned or maintained by another governmental entity, shall be maintained by the City of Denton on the effective date of the annexation ordinance. J. Other Services Other services that may be provided by the City of Denton, such as municipal and general administration will be made available on the effective date of the annexation. The City of Denton shall provide level of services, infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance that is comparable to the level of services, infrastructure, and infrastructure maintenance available in other parts of the City of Denton with topography, land use, and population density similar to those reasonably contemplated or projected in the area. IVa UNIFORM LEVEL OF SERVICES IS NOT RE UIRED Nothing in this plan shall require the City of Denton to provide a uniform level of full municipal services to each area of the City, including the annexed area, if different characteristics of topography, land use, and population density are considered a sufficient basis for providing different levels of service. V. TERM This service plan shall be valid for a term of ten (10) years. Renewal of the service plan shall be at the discretion of City Council. VI. AMENDMENTS The service plan may be amended if the City Council determines at a public hearing that changed conditions or subsequent occurrences make this service plan unworkable or obsolete. The City Council may amend the service plan to conform to the changed conditions or subsequent occurrences pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Section 43.056.