Annexation - Eden Township Hospital Dist, 02-15-1972

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It r PETITION FOR DETACHMENT TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA: In accordance with the District Reorganization Act of 1965, Government Code Sections 56000 et seq., the undersigned respectfully represent and request as follows: 1. We propose that the territory hereinafter described be detached from the Eden Township Hospital District. 2. The territory proposed to be detached is inhabited. 3. The exterior boundaries of said territory are described in Exhibit No. 1 attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 4. The reasons for this proposal are as follows: a) No need exists for a tax supported District Hospital to serve the people within the territory proposed to be detached. b) There is a low use of Eden Hospital facilities by residents of the area proposed to be detached. These residents have paid and are paying a substantial cost for minimal usage of the facilities. c) Public ambulance service to Eden Hospital is not available to the citizens of the territory proposed to be detached. d) On formation of the District, it was stated that "Residents of this area will be given preferential service." Other hospital districts give preferential_ra+t_s to district residents. No preferential service of any kind has been available from the Eden Township Hospital District to residents of the territory proposed to be detached. No rate differential exists. 5. We are resident voters of the territory proposed to be detached. 6. We request that proceedings be taken for the proposed detachment.