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Council approves voluntary annexation of 112 acres into Red Oak
Summary
The council approved Ordinance 26‑013 to voluntarily annex about 112.05 acres into Red Oak and closed the public hearing after staff recommended approval; the vote was 5–0.
The City of Red Oak voted to approve Ordinance 26‑013 authorizing the voluntary annexation of approximately 112.05 acres of land from the county into city limits.
City staff explained the annexation would bring the property into Red Oak’s planning and development jurisdiction and that a service plan is in place; the council opened the public hearing, solicited comments, heard none on the annexation itself, and closed the hearing before voting.
The motion passed unanimously, 5–0. Staff said the annexation will permit the city to apply plan‑development standards and infrastructure requirements on future development of the property. The city did not indicate immediate building activity associated with the annexed parcel and said service details would be finalized through standard permit and development review channels.
The annexation vote occurred earlier in the meeting while council also handled proclamations and other routine business.
