The Ottawa City Council approved annexation agreements during its meeting Tuesday night, allowing 13 homes in the Woodridge subdivision to be brought into the city.

Ottawa City Attorney Christina Cantlin explained before a public hearing that the properties previously were required to be annexed to the city, but they encountered complications that prompted the city to renegotiate the agreement with homeowners.

Under the agreement, Woodridge residents will gain access to city services while also being allowed to operate golf carts, will not be required to install curb and gutter, and will receive a temporary property tax abatement. Cantlin said the revisions were intended to make annexation more workable for the property owners.

“We wanted to sweeten the deal a little bit and make the amended annexation agreement more workable for Woodridge residents,” she said.

After the public hearing, which drew no public comment, the council unanimously approved 13 amended annexation agreements for properties along East 1989th Road and North 2919th Road, just east of Volvo Island.

Residents in the subdivision will gain access to city services starting next year.