The boundaries of the City shall be the same as have heretofore
been established and as they existed on the day of ratification of
this Charter, which boundaries are more fully set out and described
by the official City map of the City.
Additional territory may be annexed to the City in any manner
and by any procedure that may now be provided by applicable law or
that may be hereafter provided by applicable law. Same shall be in
addition to the following methods:
A.
Annexation
by Ordinance.
The City Council shall have the power by
Ordinance, to annex territory lying adjacent to the City, to extend
and enlarge the City boundaries and exchange areas with other municipalities.
B.
Annexation
by Petition.
The owner or owners of any land contiguous
or adjacent to the City may, by petition in writing to the City Council,
request the annexation into the City. City Council may grant or refuse
such petition as it sees fit. If the City Council grants such petition,
it may receive such territory into the City.
Any area of the City may be disannexed pursuant to any procedure
allowed under applicable law and whenever, in the opinion of the City
Council, there exists within the corporate limits of the City a territory
not suitable or necessary for City purposes, the City Council may
by ordinance discontinue said territory as part of the City after
notice and a public hearing.
