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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
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May 25, 2004
Nancy Delange
ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR ALL ZONES WITHIN
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOS.
1, T1, AND T1A
Administrative Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt the resolution to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments,
approve the preliminary Engineer's Report, and set the Public Hearing for June 22, 2004.
BACKGROUND
Currently, the Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance Districts consist of three districts and 28
individual zones. These areas are located throughout the City and were established to fund the
maintenance of various landscaped facilities in these areas.
Each year, as a procedural matter, the proposed assessments 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, which is available for review in the City Clerk's office. The
Engineer's Report outlines the details of the individual zones, including the annual maintenance
budget, list of parcels included in the zones, and the assessment per parcel in each zone. All
proposed assessments will be at the same rate as last year but will be increased by 2.6% for the
cost of living as provided for in Proposition 218.
In order to approve the annual levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2004/05, the City Council will
need to approve the initial resolution calling for an Engineer's Report, detailing the annual levy
and setting a date for the public hearing on the report. At the Public Hearing, set for June 22,
2004, the City Council will consider adopting a resolution approving the final Engineer's Report
and authorizing the annual levy. Assessments will then be placed on the County tax rolls for
collection by the County for distribution to the City.
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All current zones and their current proposed levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2004/05 have
received property owner approval and are therefore in compliance with Proposition 218, the
"Right to Vote On Taxes Act," as provided by Article XHID of the California Constitution.
No noticing, other than posting of a notice of public hearing by the City Clerk, or assessment
ballots will be required for the annual levy of assessments.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
1. Do not approve the annual levy.
2. Other direction as determined by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The annual levy of assessments currently covers the expected expenses for all current
districts/annexations. All proposed assessments will be at the same rate as last year but will be
increased by 2.6% for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment for the cost of living, based on
the percentage rate from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Exhibit "A" Location Map
Engineer's Report available in the City Clerk's Reading File