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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-06-26 - AGENDA REPORTS - LMD ASSESS DIST 1 T1 T1A (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT PUBLIC HEARING City Manages Item to be DATE: June 26, 2001 SUBJECT: ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS AND CONTINUED MAINTENANCE OF ALL ZONES WITHIN SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBERS 1, Tl, AND T1A FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002. DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council conduct the public hearing, adopt the resolution, and approve the Engineer's Report for the annual levy of assessments and continued maintenance of Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District Numbers 1, Tl, and T1A for Fiscal Year 2001/2002. BACKGROUND Currently, the Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance Districts consist of 33 individual zones or annexations. These areas are located throughout the City and were established to fund the maintenance of various landscaped facilities. The assessments for these zones range from $4.34 to $87.66 per parcel, per month, and will increase annually by the established consumer price index, which is 3.3% this year. Each year, the proposed District's budgets for the coming fiscal year are presented to the City Council for approval at two sessions. At this time, the Council is presented with an annual Engineer's Report giving the details of the individual zones and annexations including the annual maintenance budget, list of parcels included in the zones/annexations, and the method of assessments on the parcels. All proposed assessments will be at the same rate as last year, but will be increased by the cost of living as provided for in Proposition 218. On May 22, 2001, Council adopted Resolution No. 01-51 calling for the annual Engineer's Report detailing the annual levy of assessments and a public hearing on the report. At this public hearing, the City Council will consider public input on adopting a resolution approving the final Engineer's Report and authorizing the annual levy. Upon approval by City Council, assessments will be placed on the County Tax Rolls for collection by the County for distribution to the City, nod: ol-gz Agenda 0-14X All current zones/annexations, and their current proposed levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2001/02, have received property owner approval and are therefore in compliance with Proposition 218, the "Right to Vote On Taxes Act" as provided by Article XIIID of the California Constitution. No noticing, other than posting of a notice of public hearing by the City Clerk, or assessment ballots is required for the annual levy of assessments. ALTERNATIVE ACTION Do not approve the annual levy of assessments. Other direction as determined by City Council. FISCAL IMPACT The annual levy of assessments, totaling $5,739.777.31, currently cover the expected expenses for all current districts/zones. All proposed assessments will be at the same rate as last year, but are proposed to be increased by 3.3% for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment for the cost of living. ATTACHMENTS Resolution Exhibit "A" Location Map Engineer's Report (Available in the City Clerk's reading file) NEDJtk council\agnrepts\2001\unnualph.doc