§ 1.04. Annexation and disannexation.

(1)

Extension of City Limits; Annexation. The boundaries of the City may be enlarged and extended by the annexation of additional territory in any manner and in accordance with the procedures now or hereafter authorized by law. The annexation of territory may be with or without the consent of the owners or residents thereof. Upon completion of the annexation of territory, the annexed territory shall become a part of the City and said land and its residents shall inure to all of the rights and privileges provided by law for the citizens of the City and shall be bound by the acts, ordinances, resolutions and regulations of the City.

(Ord. No. 1491, adopted 1-21-97, approved at election 5-3-97; Ord. No. 1918, § 7, adopted 2-15-05, approved at election 5-7-05)

(2)

Reduction of City Limits; Disannexation. The boundaries of the City may be decreased by disannexation in any manner and in accordance with the procedures now or hereafter authorized by law. The disannexation of territory may be initiated by petition signed by a majority of the inhabitants or owners of property in the territory sought to be disannexed or may be initiated by the City Council. Disannexation shall be effected by ordinance which, when duly passed, shall be entered upon the minutes and records of the City and, when so entered, the territory shall cease to be a part of the City.

(Ord. No. 1918, § 7, adopted 2-15-05, approved at election 5-7-05)