9-4-4.11. Resolution of intent to annex--Contents for small municipalities.
Based on the study provided for in §9-4-4.1, the governing body may adopt a resolution of intent to extend its boundaries. The resolution, in municipalities of less than one thousand in population as determined in the last federal census, shall contain the following:
(1)The description and boundaries of the territory to be annexed;
(2)That ample and suitable resources exist to accommodate the orderly growth or development of the contiguous territory;
(3)The estimated difference in tax assessment rate for the residents in the contiguous territory;
(4)That exclusions and irregularities in boundary lines are not the result of arbitrariness;
(5)That there is reasonable present or demonstrable future need for annexing the contiguous territory; and
(6)That population and census data indicate that the municipality has or may experience growth or development beyond its present boundaries.
Source: SL 1988, ch 74, §2.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 9 - Municipal Government
Chapter 04 - Change Of Municipal Boundaries
Section 9-4-1 - Annexation of territory on petition by voters and landowners.
Section 9-4-4.1 - Study required before annexation without petition.
Section 9-4-4.2 - Resolution of intent to annex--Contents for large municipalities.
Section 9-4-4.3 - Notice of hearing on resolution to landowners and county auditor--Adoption.
Section 9-4-4.5 - Petition for submission of annexation resolution to voters.
Section 9-4-4.6 - Contents of referendum petition--Signatures--Verification.
Section 9-4-4.7 - Time of election on annexation--Referendum provisions applicable.
Section 9-4-4.8 - Special precinct for area to be annexed--Registration lists.
Section 9-4-4.9 - Vote required to approve annexation--Effective date.
Section 9-4-4.10 - Proceedings to enforce terms of resolution of annexation or resolution of intent.
Section 9-4-4.11 - Resolution of intent to annex--Contents for small municipalities.
Section 9-4-5 - Annexation of unplatted territory subject to approval by county commissioners.
Section 9-4-6 - Exclusion of territory from municipality on petition or by vote of governing body.
Section 9-4-7 - Publication of petition for exclusion of territory.
Section 9-4-9 - Service of notice of petition to circuit court--Hearing at term or in vacation.
Section 9-4-10 - Court order for exclusion of territory--Dismissal of petition.
Section 9-4-11 - Recording of resolution or decree changing municipal boundaries--Effective date.
Section 9-4-12 - Annexation of territory near municipal airport prohibited--Exception.