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Boca Raton council agrees to have staff study annexation of St. Andrews Country Club and La Locque
Summary
Mayor asked staff to study possible annexation of two small, contiguous communities; council voiced support to pursue analysis, review past findings, consult residents, and return with financial and service‑impact results before any vote.
Mayor Singer asked council to authorize staff to study two potential annexations — St. Andrews Country Club (Clintmore) and La Locque — saying a preliminary directional estimate would be roughly $5 million and $1 million in net annual revenue respectively. He said residents of those limited areas would ultimately vote in community referenda if annexation proceeds.
Councilmembers discussed scope and past experience. Matt Wigder urged a broader look at contiguous northern sector options, including the city‑owned golf course and surrounding parcels, but staff and other councilmembers cautioned previous analyses showed annexing the golf course/Costco area was not financially advantageous because of service costs. Staff described the statutory process (contiguity requirement and possible dual referendum) and the need to coordinate with the supervisor of elections for timing.
Outcome: Council signaled consensus to have staff study the two smaller areas first, gather service‑call data and updated fiscal modeling, consult residents, and report back; no final annexation decision or binding motion was taken during the workshop.
Next steps: staff will update financial models, collect public‑safety/service call data, and return with recommendations and a timeline for any required referenda if annexation moves forward.
