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Originally Posted by hookem
It is indeed true; the county is lowest in the pecking order here.
The city can annex the area in as short as 90 days. And if they are doing it to get around the county, they won't be doing any sort of limited purpose district. They would annex everything straight up. They just need an SPA with the residents, and presumably that would be simple to get. Beyond that, the state can take the land with imminent domain -- the land could also be give to UT, which as a state entity would not need to play by Travis County (or CoA) rules for that matter.
Not that any of that will actually happen -- Travis County will not go against the will of the city or state. There is nothing for them to gain and everything to lose by doing that.
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I have dealt with Harris County and different municipalities within the county for many years. I am also familiar with Bexar and Guadalupe Counties, so unless Travis County behaves differently than these three, I do not believe you. Please provide a source for the 90-day annexation process. Annexation is not a slam-dunk anywhere, look at the Woodlands and Kingwood.
Condemnation of property through imminent domain is a lengthy process, even when property owners willingly comply. If they do not comply, it could be in court well past 2012.
In addition, are you suggesting that the will of the City and State is to disregard established site development and permitting procedures for F1? Moreover, what will the legal implications be for the next big developer and project, say a Villa Muse?