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City attorney outlines annexation process for northside acreage amid competing claims from Harwood
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City of Fargo officials described the annexation process for roughly 900 acres north of the airport, explaining the city’s use of a commission-initiated resolution and the mediation and administrative-review steps that follow when another jurisdiction contests boundaries.
City of Fargo officials briefed the Planning Commission on Sept. 4 about an ongoing annexation effort covering large acreage north of Hector International Airport and answered residents’ questions about jurisdictional boundaries and timelines. The presentation explained why the city began the process with a commission resolution and outlined next steps if another municipality contests the annexation.
Eric Johnson, an assistant city attorney, said the current annexation began with a resolution from the City Commission, which is a lawful way to start annexation when the city seeks to secure standing before competing jurisdictions act. “The issue comes about when…
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