The proposed updated annexation strategy emphasizes a robust site suitability analysis, prioritizing properties based on utility infrastructure proximity, location, areas of critical concern, and potential for significant tax revenues with minimal service burdens. This strategy aims to enforce numerous existing annexation agreements where property owners had voluntarily agreed to annexation in exchange for access to water services. The enforcement of these agreements would potentially increase tax revenue for the city.

A detailed map was presented, pinpointing areas that meet the requirements for enforced annexation into city limits. These included properties highlighted in green. The discussion brought to light the possibility of incentivizing annexation and suggested the potential for an interlocal agreement with the county to streamline processes and address land use concerns.

The council also touched on the importance of engaging the public in the annexation strategy, acknowledging the need for citizen input on the direction of city expansion. The strategy, still in its advisory stage, will be developed by city staff and is not set to be outsourced.