Katy eyeing land for future annexations

Annexing the area would also provide the city with additional sales and property tax dollars.

Residents in the area would benefit from annexation by receiving water and sewage service from the city of Katy, which will be more cost effective than other alternatives.

"It's a win-win for both the city and the property owners," Pertile said.

Katy can only annex territory that is adjacent to the city limits. The area Katy has in its sights to annex is separated from the city by the Holiday World and Hoover properties. The city is working with these landowners to annex these tracts as well.

City officials believe the land owners will agree to voluntary annexation and are delaying any council action for a time to allow them to petition for annexation.

If attempts at voluntary annexation fail, the city should consider involuntary annexation, Pertile told the council. He suggested that the council consider holding a workshop in the future to look at growth and annexation, both voluntary and involuntary.

Katy's growth is primarily to the west, and this is likely the farthest south the city will extend its limits at this time, Pertile said.