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DATE:
SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT
Agenda Item
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
March 25, 2008
12,
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT PROCEEDINGS —
ASSESSMENT BALLOT TABULATION RESULTS
Administrative Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council pass, approve, and adopt the attached resolution declaring the results of the
assessment ballot tabulation, approving a Final Engineer's Report, and ordering annexations into
detachments from, creation of new zones, and dissolution of existing zones, and assessment rate
adjustments in Landscape Maintenance District Numbers 1, A2, and T - Land providing for the
levy and collection of the annual assessments therein, and taking certain other actions in
connection therewith.
BACKGROUND
On January 8, 2008, City Council adopted a resolution of intent commencing proceedings for the
annexations into, detachments from, creation of new zones, dissolution of existing zones, and
assessment rate adjustments in Landscape Maintenance District Numbers 1, A2, and T-1 (various
zones). A public hearing was held March 11, 2008 regarding these proceedings to consider all
oral and/or written statements, protests, and communications made or filed by all interested
persons. Upon the conclusion of the Public Hearing, Council ordered certain changes to the
Engineer's Report and directed the City Clerk to commence tabluation of the assessment ballots.
The Final Engineer's Report (attached) incorporates the changes as ordered by the City Council.
Assessment ballot tabulation was completed on Thursday, March 13, 2008, and the results of the
propety owner assessment ballot are: $2,615,998 (81%) of assessment voted "yes," and
$594,278 of assessment voted "no." Being that a majority protest does not exist, City Council
can proceed with finalizing the proceedings by adopting the attached resolution.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no impact to the General Fund. It is anticipated there will be sufficient revenue to
meet anticipated expenses.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution Declaring the Results of the Assessment Ballot Tabulation
Assessment Ballot Tabulation Results
Final Engineer's report available in the City Clerk's Reading File
RESOLUTION NO. 08-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE ASSESSMENT BALLOT
TABULATION, APPROVING A FINAL ENGINEER'S REPORT AND
ORDERING ANNEXATIONS INTO, DETACHMENTS FROM, CREATION OF
NEW. ZONES, AND DISSOLUTION OF EXISTING ZONES, AND ASSESSMENT
RATE ADJUSTMENTS IN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1,
A2 AND T1 AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF THE
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS THEREIN, AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER
ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City Council of the- City of Santa Clarita (the "City") has initiated
proceedings to annex various properties in the City into, create new Zones within and adjust
assessment rates in various Zones within Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) No. 1 (the
"Annexations, Creations and Adjustments") pursuant to the provisions of the "Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972," being Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code
commencing with Section 22500 (the "Act") and in accordance with Article XIIII) of the
California Constitution (Proposition 218) and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act
commencing with Section 53750 of the California Government Code (the "Implementation Act")
(the Act, Proposition 218 and the Implementation Act may be referred to collectively herein as
the "Assessment Law"), to fund the costs of installation, servicing and maintenance of
landscaped improvements within public rights-of-way and dedicated landscape easements within
various areas in the City; to detach various parcels from LMD Nos. 1 and A2 and from Zones
within LMD No. T1 (the "Detachments") that are being annexed into new or existing Zones in
LMD No. 1; and to dissolve various Zones within LMD No. T1 (the "Dissolutions") that are no
longer needed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did order and subsequently receive a report prepared by
Harris & Associates (the "Assessment Engineer"), prepared in accordance with the Assessment
Law; and
WHEREAS, a listing of various properties proposed to be detached from LMD No. 1
Zone 1 — Annexation 1 E, LMD No. A2 — Annexations 1, 6 and 8, and LMD No. T 1 and Zones
within LMD No. T1 that fund only Area -Wide landscaping improvements and improvements that
are being incorporated into the new or expanded zones, which are: Zones TIC, T1D, TIF, T1G,
T1H, T1I, T1J, T1K, TIL, TIN, TIO, TIP, T1R, TIT, T1X, T1Y, T1Z, T1-27, T1-28, T1-30,
T1-32, T1-33 and T1-34, is on file with the City Clerk.; and
WHEREAS, various Zones within LMD No. T1 are proposed to be dissolved, which
Zones specifically are Zones T9, T10, TIC, TID, TIF, TIG, T1H, TH. T1J, TIK, TIL, TIN,
TIO, TIP, TIR, TIT, T1X, T1Y, TI -27, T1-28, T1-30, T1-32, T1-33 and T1-34.; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did set the time and place for a Public Hearing to consider
the Annexations, Creations and Adjustments, Detachments and Dissolutions and to authorize the
annual levy of assessments there in, and did order that notice of such Public Hearing,
accompanied by assessment ballots, be given to the record ownefs of property within the
proposed Annexations, Creations and Adjustments, Detachments and Dissolutions in accordance
with the provisions of the Assessment Law; and
WHEREAS, notice of such Public Hearing accompanied by assessment ballots were
mailed to the record owners of property within the proposed Annexations, Creations and
Adjustments in accordance with the provisions of the Assessment Law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered all oral and written statements, protests and
communications made or filed by any interested persons; and
WHEREAS, upon conclusion of the Public Hearing, the. City Council did direct the
Assessment Engineer to revise the Engineer's Report to include clarification language regarding
the continued Landscape Maintenance District maintenance of all T-1 Areawide improvements,
including parkways and side panels, and to include language to clarify the analysis of special and
general benefit to indicate there is no quantifiable general benefit; and
WHEREAS, a Final Engineer's Report has been duly presented by the City Clerk for
consideration and has been fully considered by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, following conclusion of the Public Hearing, assessment ballots received by
the City were tabulated by the City Clerk and a majority protest did not exist;
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does
hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct:
SECTION 2. Procedures. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the
procedures for the consideration of the levy of the assessments have been undertaken in
accordance with the Assessment Law.
SECTION 3. Approval of Final Engineer's Report.' The Final Engineer's Report,
including the plans, specifications, general descriptions, estimate of the cost of installation,
servicing and maintenance of landscaped improvements within public rights-of-way and
dedicated landscape easements within . various areas in the City (the "Improvements") and
incidental expenses in connection therewith, the diagram and the proposed assessments, as
modified by the. Assessment Engineer as ordered by the City Council as described herein above,
is hereby approved as filed and incorporated herein by this reference and will stand as the
Engineer's Report of record for these proceedings. Pursuant to the Assessment .Law the changes
to the Engineer's Report ordered by the City Council as described herein above may be
incorporated without further notice inasmuch as the changes do not order the inclusion of
additional territory within the district and do not order an increase in the proposed assessment
rates and do not order a change to the proposed assessment methodology.
SECTION 4. Assessment Ballot Procedures and Tabulation. Assessment ballots were
mailed as required by Assessment Law to the record owners of all properties within the
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Annexations, Creations and Adjustments which are proposed to be assessed. The assessment
ballots that were completed and received by the City Clerk prior to the close of the Public
Hearing have been tabulated in accordance with the procedures established by Assessment Law
and this City Council and the results of such tabulation have been submitted to this City Council.
This City Council hereby finds that the assessment ballots submitted in favor of the levy
of assessments, as weighted in accordance with Assessment Law and totaling $2,615,998, exceed
the assessment ballots submitted in opposition to such levy, also as weighted in accordance with
Assessment Law and totaling $594,278; therefore, no majority protest to the levy of assessments
within the Annexations, Creations and Adjustments has been found to exist.
SECTION 5: Annexation of Territory. The City Council hereby orders the Annexations.
SECTION 6. Creation of Assessment Zones. The City Council hereby orders the
Creation of Assessment Zones.
SECTION 7. Detachments from Assessment Districts. The City Council hereby orders
the Detachments.
SECTION 8. Dissolutions of Assessment Zones. The City Council hereby orders the
Dissolutions.
SECTION 9. Determination and Confirmation. Based upon the Final Engineer's Report
and the testimony and other evidence presented at the Public Hearing, the City Council hereby
makes the following determinations regarding the assessments proposed to be imposed for Fiscal
Year 2007/08 and the maximum annual assessment proposed to be imposed to pay for the
estimated costs of the maintenance of all of the improvements to ultimately by maintained upon
the completion and acceptance of thereof -
a. The proportionate special benefit derived by each individual parcel assessed has been
determined in relationship to the entirety of the cost of the operations and
maintenance expenses.
b. The assessments do not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit
conferred on each parcel.
c. Only the special benefits have been assessed.
The maximum assessments for the Annexations, Creations and Adjustments contained in
the Final Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2007/08 are hereby confirmed. Subsequent annual
assessments in amounts not to exceed the maximum annual assessment of the estimated costs of
the maintenance of all of the improvements to ultimately be maintained upon the completion and
acceptance of thereof as set forth in the Final Engineer's Report may be subsequently confirmed
and levied without further assessment ballot proceedings pursuant to the Assessment Law. Each
fiscal year after the base year (Fiscal Year 2007/08), the maximum assessment shall be increased
by the annual change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), during the preceding year, for All
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Urban Consumers, for the Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange County areas, published by the
United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (or a reasonably equivalent index
if such index is discontinued) without further compliance with the assessment ballot procedures
required under the Assessment Law.
SECTION 10. Ordering of Maintenance. The public interest and convenience requires,
and this legislative body does hereby order the maintenance work to be made and performed as
said maintenance work is set forth in the Final Assessment Engineer's Report.
SECTION 11. Filing with Secretary. The above -referenced diagram and assessment shall
be filed in the office of the City Clerk. Said diagram and assessment, and the certified copy
thereof, shall be open for public inspection.
SECTION 12. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
SECTION 13. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
resolution; shall cause the same to be entered in the book of resolutions of the City, and shall
make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof `in the records of the proceedings of the City
Council of the City in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is presented.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of March, 2008.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the ;City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a
regular meeting thereof, held on the 25th day of March, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
CERTIFICATION OF
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of the original Resolution No. 08-, adopted by the City Council of the City
of Santa Clarita, California on March 25, 2008, which is now on file in my office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this day of
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Sharon L. Dawson, CMC
City Clerk
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Deputy City Clerk
City of Santa Clarita
Annexations into, Detachments from, Creation of New Zones,
and Assessment Rate Adjustments to
Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1, A2 and T-1
(Various Zones)
ASSESSMENT BALLOT TABULATION RESULTS
Total of
Ballots Received
Total
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Total
"No" Ballots
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Final
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For
Annexations into, Detachments from,
Creation of New Zones, and
Assessment Rate Adjustments
City of Santa Clarita
Landscape Maintenance District
Nos. 1, A2 and T-1
(Various Zones)
Fiscal Year 2007-08
Submitted To:
Santa Clarita, California
Prepared By:
Harris & Associates,.
March 19, 2008
City of Santa Clarita — Annexations into, Detachments from, Creation of New Zones, and March 19, 2008
Assessment Rate Adjustments for Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1, A2 and T1 (Various Zones)
Final Engineer's Report, FY 2007-08 Page i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Part A - Plans and Specifications........................................................
Part B - Estimate of Cost....................................................................
Part C - Method of Apportionment of Assessment .............................
Part D - Assessment Roll....................................................................
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
ANNEXATIONS INTO, DETACHMENTS FROM, CREATION OF NEW ZONES, AND
ASSESSMENT RATE ADJUSTMENTS
,- LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1, A2 AND T1
�. (VARIOUS ZONES)
:. ENGINEER'S REPORT
CERTIFICATES
The undersigned acting on behalf of Harris & Associates, respectfully submits the enclosed
Engineer's Report as directed by City Council pursuant to the provisions of Section 4 of Article
XIIID of the California Constitution, and provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,
Section 22500 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code. The undersigned certifies that
she is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report, toget er with Assessment Roll and
Assessment Diagram thereto11�( aal �j was filed with me on the stay of 6G144ci* , 2008.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report, together with Assessment Roll .and
Assessment Diagram thereto attached, . as approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City
V of Santa Clarita, California, on thep?day of W rif°c W , 2008.
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Final Engineer's Report, FY 2007-08 Page 2
Pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, Article
XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218), the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation
Act and in accordance with the Resolution of Initiation, adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, State of California, in connection with the proceedings for:
ANNEXATIONS INTO, DETACHMENTS FROM, CREATION OF NEW ZONES, AND
' ASSESSMENT RATE ADJUSTMENTS
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1, A2 AND T1
IM (VARIOUS ZONES)
hereinafter referred to as the "Maintenance District" or "District", I, Joan E. Cox, P.E., the
authorized representative of Harris & Associates, the duly appointed ASSESSMENT ENGINEER,
submit herewith the "Report" consisting of five (5) parts as follows:
PART A — PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
` Contains a description of the improvements that are to be maintained or serviced by the District.
PART B — ESTIMATE OF COST
Identifies the estimated cost of the services or maintenance to be provided by the District, including
incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith.
PART C — METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
Describes the basis on which the costs have been apportioned to each parcel of land within the
Maintenance District, in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such lots and parcels.
PART D — ASSESSMENT ROLL
Identifies the maximum assessment to be levied on each benefited lot or parcel of land within the
Maintenance District.
PART E — ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
Contains a Diagram of the Maintenance District Boundaries showing the exterior boundaries of the
�r Maintenance District, the boundaries of any zones within the Maintenance District and the lines and
dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the Maintenance District.
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FISCAL YEAR 2007-08
ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT
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TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
SECTION 22500 THROUGH 22679
OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE,
ARTICLE XIIID OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION, AND
THE PROPOSITION 218 OMNIBUS IMPLEMENTATION ACT
(GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53750 ET SEQ.)
Pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, Article
XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218), the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation
Act and in accordance with the Resolution of Initiation, adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, State of California, in connection with the proceedings for:
ANNEXATIONS INTO, DETACHMENTS FROM, CREATION OF NEW ZONES, AND
' ASSESSMENT RATE ADJUSTMENTS
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1, A2 AND T1
IM (VARIOUS ZONES)
hereinafter referred to as the "Maintenance District" or "District", I, Joan E. Cox, P.E., the
authorized representative of Harris & Associates, the duly appointed ASSESSMENT ENGINEER,
submit herewith the "Report" consisting of five (5) parts as follows:
PART A — PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
` Contains a description of the improvements that are to be maintained or serviced by the District.
PART B — ESTIMATE OF COST
Identifies the estimated cost of the services or maintenance to be provided by the District, including
incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith.
PART C — METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
Describes the basis on which the costs have been apportioned to each parcel of land within the
Maintenance District, in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such lots and parcels.
PART D — ASSESSMENT ROLL
Identifies the maximum assessment to be levied on each benefited lot or parcel of land within the
Maintenance District.
PART E — ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
Contains a Diagram of the Maintenance District Boundaries showing the exterior boundaries of the
�r Maintenance District, the boundaries of any zones within the Maintenance District and the lines and
dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the Maintenance District.
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City of Santa Clarita — Annexations into, Detachments from, Creation of New Zones, and March 1.9, 2008
Assessment Rate Adjustments for Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1, A2 and T1 (Various Zones)
Final Engineer's Report, FY 2007-08 Page 3
PART A
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MAINTAINED AND SERVICED
!! The improvements proposed to be installed, maintained and serviced are generally described as
improvements within public rights-of-way and dedicated landscape easements within various tracts
and on individual parcels located throughout the City including, but not limited to: landscaping,
planting, shrubbery, trees, irrigation systems, hardscapes and fixtures; statuary, fountains and other
ornamental structures and facilities; public lighting facilities; facilities which are appurtenant to any
of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof,
including, but not limited to, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs,
gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities; and, park or
recreational improvements, including, but not limited to, playground equipment, play courts, public
restrooms, and paseos/trails.
The District will fund costs in connection with the maintenance and servicing including, but not
limited to, labor, electrical energy, water, materials, contracting services, administration, and other
expenses necessary for the satisfactory maintenance and servicing of these improvements.
,�- Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance,
operation and servicing of the ornamental structures, landscaping and appurtenant facilities,
including repair, removal or replacement of all or part of any of the ornamental structures,
landscaping or appurtenant facilities; providing for the life, growth, health and beauty of the
landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, and treating for disease
or injury; the removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, other solid waste; and pest control; the cleaning,
sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.
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Servicing means the furnishing of electricity for the operation of any appurtenant facilities, and water
for the irrigation and control of the landscaping and the maintenance of any of the ornamental
structures, landscaping and appurtenant facilities.
The plans and specifications for the improvements are voluminous and are not bound in this Report
but by this reference are incorporated and made part of the Report; and are on file at the City. A
summary of the plans and specifications are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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Final Engineer's Report, FY 2007-08 Page 4
PART B
ESTIMATE OF COST
The estimated maximum costs for the operation, maintenance and servicing of the facilities, shown
below, are the estimated costs of maintenance if the facilities were fully maintained for Fiscal Year
2007-08. The 1972 Act provides that the total cost of the maintenance and services, together with
incidental expenses, may be financed from the assessment proceeds. The incidental expenses may
include engineering fees, legal fees, printing, mailing, postage, publishing, and all other related costs
identified with the district proceedings.
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The 1972 Act requires that a special fund be set-up for the revenues and expenditures of the District.
Funds raised by assessment shall be used only for the purpose as stated herein.
The City may
advance funds to the District, if needed, to ensure adequate cash flow, and will be reimbursed for any
such advances upon receipt of assessments. Any surplus or deficit remaining on July 1 must be
carried over to the next fiscal year.
FY 2007-08
Maximum
Budget
District No. 1, Zone 2008-1 (Major Thoroughfare Medians)
Major Thoroughfare Median Maintenance (Citywide)
$4,242,108
Landscaped parkways, side panels and other landscape and ornamental
improvements previously funded by T1 Areawide (now funded through
$400,000
T1 Ad Valorem revenues)
Administration Costs
$12,000
$4,654,108
Operating Reserve
$665,500
Replacement Reserve
$2,104,961
Prior Year (surplus) or deficit
($2,034,803)
$5,389,766
Less Ad Valorem T1 Revenue
($585,515)
Total Revenue Required:
$4,804,251
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City Contribution - allowance for parcels and improvements not yet included
$2,564,872
Total to Assessment:
$2,239,379
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Final Engineer's Report, FY 2007-08
Page 5
FY 2007-08
Maximum
Budget
District No. 1, Zone 15 (River Village)
Landscaped Parkways
$205,879
Landscaped Irrigated Slopes
$135,902
Landscaped Open Space
$109,519
$451,300
Operating Reserve
$250,000
Replacement Reserve
$45,000
Prior Year (surplus) or deficit
$0
Total to Assessment
$746,300
FY 2007-08
Maximum
Budget
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District No. 1, Zone 16 (Valencia Industrial Center)
Landscaped Parkways / Side Panels
$159,750
Street Trees
$89,100
Landscaped Local Street Medians
$79,007
Ornamental Structures (entry monuments)
$8,000
Ornamental Structures (bus stop amenities)
$15,000
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Recreational Paseos/Trails
$0
$350,857
Operating Reserve
$35,100
Replacement Reserve
$35,100
Prior Year (surplus) or deficit
($219,467)
Revenues from existing Zone 16 parcels (coming)
($108,311)
$93,279
Total to Assessment
$93,279
FY 2007-08
Maximum
Budget
District No. 1, Zone 18 (Town Center / Tourney Road)
Landscaped Parkways / Side Panels
Street Trees
$276,923
$43,269
Landscaped Local Street Medians
$5,531
Ornamental Structures (entry monuments)
Ornamental Structures (bus stop amenities)
$4,000
$39,936
Recreational Paseos/Trails
$260,586
$630,245
Operating Reserve
$72,428
Replacement Reserve
$72,428
Prior Year (surplus) or deficit
($32,550)
Total to Assessment
$742,551
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FY 2007-08
Maximum
Budget
District No. 1, Zone 19 (Bridgeport / Bouquet)
Landscaped Parkways / Side Panels
$30,303
Street Trees
$21,017
Landscaped Local Street Medians
Ornamental Structures (entry monuments)
$8,297
$630
Ornamental Structures (bus stop amenities)
$5,990
Recreational Paseos/Trails
$0
$66,237
Operating Reserve
$6,600
Replacement Reserve
Prior Year (surplus) or deficit
$6,600
$0
Total to Assessment
$79,437
FY 2007-08
Maximum
Budget
District No. 1, Zone 20 (Golden Valley Ranch - Commercial)
Landscaped Local Street Medians
$19,005
Landscaped Parkways / Side Panels
$75,255
Landscaped Irrigated Slopes
$779,770
$874,030
Operating Reserve
$10,000
Replacement Reserve
$9,426
Prior Year (surplus) or deficit
$0
Total to Assessment
$893,456
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PART C
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENT
Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,
permits the establishment of Maintenance Districts by cities for the purpose of providing certain
public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of street lights,
traffic signals and landscaping facilities.
Section 22573, Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 requires that maintenance assessments be
levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. This section states:
"The net amount to be assessed upon lands within a Maintenance District may be
apportioned by any. formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all
assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such
lot or parcel from the improvements."
The Act permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual Maintenance District if "by
reason of variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will
receive different degrees of benefit from the improvements." (Sec. 22574). Thus, the 1972 Act
requires the levy of a true "assessment" rather than a "special tax."
In addition, Proposition 218 requires that a parcel's assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost
of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. Proposition 218 provides that only
special benefits are assessable and the City must separate the general benefits from the special
benefits.
REASON FOR THE ASSESSMENT
The assessment is proposed to be levied to defray the costs of the installation, maintenance and
servicing of improvements, as previously defined herein in Part A of this Report.
SPECIAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Street Landscaping
Trees, landscaping, hardscaping, ornamental structures and appurtenant facilities, if well maintained,
confer a particular and distinct special benefit upon real property within each Zone of Benefit by
providing beautification, shade and positive enhancement of the community character, attractiveness
and desirability of the surroundings. In addition, all of the aforementioned contributes to a specific
increase in property desirability and a specific enhancement of the property value of each parcel
within each Zone of Benefit.
In Parkways and Land Values, written by John Nolan and Henry V. Hubbard in 1937, it is stated:
"... there is no lack of opinion, based on general principals and experience and common
sense, that parkways do in fact add value to property, even though the amount cannot be
determined exactly.... Indeed, in most cases where public money has been spent for
parkways the assumption has been definitely made that the proposed parkway will show a
provable financial profit to the City. It has been believed that the establishment of parkways
causes a rise in real estate values throughout the City, or in parts of the City,..."
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It should be noted that the definition of "parkways" above may include the roadway as well as the
landscaping along side the roadway.
Landscaped Medians in the Major Thoroughfares. The landscape improvements in the medians
along the major thoroughfares confer a particular and distinct special benefit upon real property
within the City by providing beautification, and positive enhancement of the community character,
attractiveness and desirability of the City. In addition, all of the aforementioned contributes to a
specific increase in property desirability and a specific enhancement of the property value of each
parcel within the City. These major thoroughfares are the entryways into the City and as such
provide beautification to the entire City; therefore, all parcels within the City receive a special
benefit from the landscaped medians in the major thoroughfares. Landscaping in the medians along
the major thoroughfares provides only incidental benefits to motorists traveling to, from or through
the City.
i Recreational Trails and Greenbelts. Landscaping along recreational trails and greenbelts, if well
maintained, confer a particular and distinct special benefit upon real property within each Zone of
Benefit by providing beautification and positive enhancement of the community character,
attractiveness and desirability of the surroundings. In addition, all of the aforementioned contributes
to a specific increase in property desirability and a specific enhancement of the property value of
each parcel within each Zone of Benefit.
In "Greenways for America" by Charles E. Little, it is stated:
"... [real estate] agents routinely advertise properties as being on or near the trail.... property
near but not immediately adjacent to the Burke -Gilman Trail is significantly easier to sell
and, according to real estate agents, sells for an average of 6 percent more as a result of its
proximity to the trail. Property immediately adjacent to the trail, however, is only slightly
easier to sell .... trails are an amenity that helps sell homes, increase property values and
improve the quality of life."
Additionally, the National Recreation and Park Association, in June 1985, stated:
"The recreation value is realized as a rise in the value of land and other property in or near
the recreation area, and is of public interest to the taxpayers, who have a stake in a maximum
of total assessed values."
�. Operation and maintenance of the trails and greenways within the City provides a benefit to those
properties within the community immediately surrounding the improvements.
General Benefits
The general benefits associated with trees, landscaping improvements, hardscaping, ornamental
structures and appurtenant facilities are considered incidental, negligible and non -quantifiable.
Landscaping in the medians along the major thoroughfares provides only incidental, negligible and
non -quantifiable benefits to motorists traveling to, from or through the City. Operation and
maintenance of the trails and greenways within the City provides only incidental, negligible and non -
quantifiable benefits to pedestrians and cyclists traveling through the trails and greenbelts.
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March 19, 2008
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Equivalent Dwelling Units
In order to allocate benefit fairly between the parcels, an Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU)
methodology is proposed which equates different types of land uses to a single-family residential
parcel, thereby allowing a uniform method of assessment.
The EDU method uses the single-family home as the basic unit of apportionment. A single family
home equals one Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU). Every other land use is converted to EDU's as
described below. All properties in the District will be assigned dwelling units and land use
classifications per the County Assessor's roll. (Inaccuracies in the County data will be reviewed on a
case by case basis as they are brought to the City's attention.)
A methodology has been developed to calculate the EDU's for other residential land uses and for
non-residential parcels. Every land use is converted to EDU's: parcels containing apartments are
converted to EDU's based on the number of dwelling units on each parcel of land; non-residential
parcels are converted based on the lot size of each parcel of land.
This methodology is summarized in the table below:
Single Family Residences (SFR). A single family home equals 1 EDU.
!� Multi -family Residences (Apartments and Condominiums) and Mobile Homes. Multi-
family residential parcels and mobile home park equivalencies are determined by multiplying the
number of dwelling units on each parcel by 0.75 and 0.5, respectively, due to the relative
population density of these types of dwelling units and reduced unit size compared to the typical
density and size of a SFR. Studies have consistently shown that the average apartment unit
impacts infrastructure approximately 75% as much as a single-family residence, and the average
mobile home unit impacts infrastructure approximately 50%. (Sources: Institute of
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Assessed
EDU
Equivalent Dwelling
Land Use
Unit
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Factor
Unit Rate (EDU)
Residential
Single family home
1 dwelling
x
1 -
1.00 EDU / dwelling
Single family vacant (subdivided)
1 parcel
x
0.25 =
0.25 EDU / parcel
Condominium
1 dwelling
x
0.75 =
0.75 EDU / dwelling
Multi -Family Res.
1 dwelling
x
0.75 =
0.75 EDU / dwelling
Mobile Home Parks
1 space
x
0.5 =
0.50 EDU / space
Developed Non -Residential
1 acre
x
6.00 =
6.00 EDU / acre
includes: commercial, industrial,
church, and institutional uses
Other
1 acre
x
1.5 =
1.50 EDU / acre
includes: vacant, parks, golf courses,
public schools (K-12) and cemeteries
Exempt
0 =
0.00 EDU / acre
Residential
Single Family Residences (SFR). A single family home equals 1 EDU.
!� Multi -family Residences (Apartments and Condominiums) and Mobile Homes. Multi-
family residential parcels and mobile home park equivalencies are determined by multiplying the
number of dwelling units on each parcel by 0.75 and 0.5, respectively, due to the relative
population density of these types of dwelling units and reduced unit size compared to the typical
density and size of a SFR. Studies have consistently shown that the average apartment unit
impacts infrastructure approximately 75% as much as a single-family residence, and the average
mobile home unit impacts infrastructure approximately 50%. (Sources: Institute of
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Transportation Engineers Informational Report Trip Generation, Fifth Edition, 1991; Metcalf and
Eddy, Wastewater Engineering Treatment, Disposal, Reuse, Third Edition, 1991). Trip
generation and wastewater usage are a function of population density. Based on this, it is
concluded that other infrastructure will be similarly impacted at a reduced level. The smaller
average unit size of multiple -residential and mobile homes result in a lesser enhancement per unit
to property values.
The EDU's assigned to a multi -residential or a mobile home parcel are calculated based on the
number of dwelling units and the appropriate EDU factor. For example, the EDU factor for
multi -residential (0.75) is multiplied by the number of dwelling units on the parcel to determine
the total EDU's for the multiple residential parcel. Similarly, the total EDU's for a mobile home
parcel are calculated by multiplying the EDU factor (0.5) by the number of mobile home units on
the parcel.
Developed Non -Residential
Developed non-residential properties are defined as improved commercial, industrial and
institutional properties (such as churches and schools). In converting these properties to EDU's,
the size of the parcels are compared to the median size of a single-family residential lot, which is
0.17 acres. This equals approximately 6 SFR lots per acre of land. Therefore, developed non-
residential parcels are assigned EDU's at a rate of 6 EDU's per acre.
The area of non-residential condominium parcels is calculated based on the individual area of the
condo plus an equal share of the common area associated with the condominium project.
Other
In addition, parks are considered as vacant, as are public schools (K-12) and golf courses (both of
which are considered as parks in the City's planning documents) and cemeteries, which are
largely park -like. Because of the large open -space aspects of these properties, they are considered
to be more like vacant land and therefore are not considered to benefit as much as more fully
developed properties from the additional aesthetic enhancements provided by the improvements
being maintained.
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Vacant property consists of parcels with few or no improved structures. These properties have
virtually no impacts on infrastructure to make a comparison to developed property; however,
based on the Los Angeles County Assessor's data, the average land value of a SFR property is
between 45% and 50% of the total value. Splitting the difference between value and impacts,
vacant properties are assigned EDU's at the rate of 25 percent of improved property.
A vacant parcel, designated exclusively for a single-family residential unit by a recorded Tract
Map or Parcel Map, will be assigned 0.25 EDUs per lot.
Other vacant parcels, including those properties designated for agricultural, park, golf course and
cemetery uses, are assessed based upon the acreage of the parcel. All of these parcels will be
assigned EDU's at the rate of 25% of the developed non-residential properties, or 1.5 EDU's per
acre.
In addition, parks are considered as vacant, as are public schools (K-12) and golf courses (both of
which are considered as parks in the City's planning documents) and cemeteries, which are
largely park -like. Because of the large open -space aspects of these properties, they are considered
to be more like vacant land and therefore are not considered to benefit as much as more fully
developed properties from the additional aesthetic enhancements provided by the improvements
being maintained.
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Exempt
Exempted from the assessment are the areas of streets, avenues, lanes, roads, drives, courts,
alleys, and public easements, rights -of -ways, and parkways. Also exempted from assessment
are utility rights-of-way used exclusively for utility transmission, common areas (such as in
condominium complexes), land dedicated as open space, landlocked parcels and small parcels
vacated by the City as these parcels have little or no value and therefore do not benefit from
the improvements.
BENEFIT ZONES
District No. 1, Zone 2008-1 (Major Thoroughfare Medians)
The maintenance of landscaping in the existing and planned medians within the existing and planned
major thoroughfares of the City provides unique, distinct, special and direct benefit to all parcels in
the City. The associated costs of these benefits, including city administration costs, are spread to all
parcels within these areas based on Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDU's), as follows:
Major Thoroughfare Medians Benefit - All Parcels in City
Assessable Equivalent Dwelling Unit EDU Summary by Land Use
No. of
No. of
No. of
No. of
Land Use
Parcels
Dwellings
Acres
EDU's
Residential
Single family home
33,172
33,389
33,389.000
Single family vacant
798
199.500
Multi -family residential
383
8,901
6,675.750
Condominiums
14,677
15,658
11,743.500
Mobile Home Parks
30
2,578
1,289.000
Developed Non -Residential
Commercial
906
1,495.29
8,971.740
Industrial
639
1,436.19
8,617.140
Church, College
62
449.54
2,697.240
Other
Vacant
968
6,968.43
10,452.645
Park
59
775.30
1,162.950
Public K-12 Schools
67
596.92
895.380
Golf Courses
15
563.87
845.805
Cemetery
1
20.09
30.135
Totals: 1
51,777 1
60,526
12,305.63
86,969.785
Note: Government properties are included within the categories above
The maximum assessment rate for Major Thoroughfare Medians is calculated as follows:
$4,804,251 _ 86,969.785 EDU = $55.25 / EDU
Only those parcels that are annexed into Zone 2008-1 will be levied this assessment. The EDU's for
these parcels are shown below:
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Major Thoroughfare Medians Benefit - Zone 2008-1 Annexed Parcels
Assessable Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) Summary by Land Use
TIG
No. of
No. of
No. of
No. of
Land Use
Parcels
Dwellings
Acres
EDU's
Residential
T1D
T1I
TIN
TIT
Single family home
10,675
10,892
T1J
10,892.000
Single family vacant
49
T1-34
2.250
Multi -family residential
202
2,484
1,863.000
Condominiums
5,413
6,394
4,795.500
Mobile Home Parks
28
2,517
1,258.500
Developed Non -Residential
Commercial
866
1,425.53
8,550.060
Industrial
616
1,356.36
8,138.160
Church, College
28
298.57
1,791.420
Other
Vacant
395
1,538.94
2,279.295
Park
33
184.35
276.525
Public K-12 Schools
32
129.23
193.845
Golf Courses
6
307.37
461.055
Cemetery
1
20.09
30.135
Totals:
18,344 1
22,287 1
5,260.44 1
40,531.745
Note: Government properties are included within the categories above
Therefore, the revenue generated by the parcels annexed into Zone 2008-1 for FY 2007-08 is
calculated as follows:
40,531.745 EDU x $55.25 = $2,239,378.91
Until such time as the Citywide major thoroughfare median system is completed and the remaining
City parcels are annexed into Zone 2008-1 (Major Thoroughfare Medians), an allowance will be
made for the balance of the projected budget required for citywide major thoroughfare median
maintenance.
Any parcel that is being annexed into District No. 1, Zone 2008-1, that is in a Zone that currently
includes only a District T1 Area -Wide Assessment (see list of Zones below) or a Zone A2
Annexation (see list of District A2 Annexations below) is being detached from those assessment
Zones or annexations. A listing of these parcels is provided in the appendix.
District T1 Zones / Annexations
District T1
TIG
T1K
TIP
T1Y
T1-30
TIC
T1H
T1L
T1R
T1Z
T1-32
T1D
T1I
TIN
TIT
T1-27
T1-33
TIF
T1J
TIO
T1X
T1-28
T1-34
District A2 - Annexation Areas
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Any parcel that is being annexed into District No. 1, Zone 2008-1, that is in a Zone that is currently
includes Area Wide Assessments as well as funding for other amenities will have their assessment
amounts decreased by the portion that is funding the Area Wide medians, such that no parcel shall
pay for the major thoroughfare medians twice.
District No. 1, Zone 15 (River Village)
This Zone was previously established in 2006; however, due to changes to development densities
and additional landscaping that was not envisioned at the time the Zone was established, the
assessment rates need to be modified.
The improvements include the slopes and parkways in street rights-of-way and easements within the
boundaries of the River Village Development, including in Newhall Ranch Road and Santa Clarita
Parkway, as well as the maintenance of areas designated as open space.
The projected land uses and EDU's within this development are estimated as follows:
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' Anticipated Development SFR - Detached 432 DU's 432.000
Condominiums 583 DU's 437.250
Non -Residential 1 Acres 6.000
875.250
District No. 1, Zone 16 (Valencia Industrial Center)
This Zone. was previously established; however, due to the creation of District 1, Zone 2008-1
(Major Thoroughfare Medians) this Zone is being expanded to include the parkways along Newhall
Ranch Road from I-5 to McBean Parkway that are currently funded through District T1-34 (which is
being dissolved) as well as local landscaping improvements in the areas north and south of Newhall
Ranch Road that are currently being funded through District T1, Zone 10 - including annexations
T10A-T1OG) - (which are being dissolved) and future local landscaping improvements.
The improvements include the local street medians, parkways and side panels, street trees, local
decorative monuments, and bus stop amenities , in rights-of-way and easements within and adjacent
to the Zone.
The land uses and EDU's being annexed into this Zone are as follows:
Parcels Unit Count EDU's
District No. 1, Zone 16 (Valencia Industrial Center) - New Annexation Area
Multi -Family Res. 1 115 DU's 86.250
Non -Residential 184 484.67 Acres 2,908.020
Vacant / School 12 296.57 Acres 444.855
3,439.125
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This Zone was previously established as District 1 Zone 1 — Annexation IE; however, due to a
reduction in buildable acreage and an increase in the potential for maintaining the extensive irrigated
slopes which were previously not envisioned at the time the Zone was established, the assessment
rates need to be modified.
This Zone is being re-established as District 1 Zone 20 (Golden Valley Ranch — Commercial) and
the parcels included in this new Zone will be detached from District 1 Zone 1 — Annexation 1E.
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District No. 1, Zone 18 (Town Center / Tourney Road)
This Zone incorporates two areas with similar levels of improvements in and directly adjacent to
them. This Zone incorporates the improvements previously
funded by District T1, Zone T9
(including Annexations T9A-T9G) which is being dissolved.
The improvements include the local street medians, parkways
and side panels, street trees, local
decorative monuments, bus stop amenities and local trails
and paseos, in rights-of-way and
easements within and adjacent to the Zone.
The land uses and EDU's within this Zone are as follows:
Parcels
Unit Count EDU's
District No. 1, Zone 18 (Town Center / Tourney Road)
Condo 1,105
1,105 DU's 828.750
Multi -Family Res. 6
1,233 DU's 924.750
SFR Vacant 2
Non -Residential 147
0.500
357.76 Acres 2,146.560
Vacant / Park / Golf 50
311.71 Acres 467.565
1,310
4,368.125
District No. 1, Zone 19 (Bridgeport /Bouquet)
This Zone incorporates the Bridgeport / Bouquet area.
The improvements include the local street medians, parkways
and side panels, street trees, local
decorative monuments, and bus stop amenities, in rights-of-way
and easements within and adjacent
to the Zone.
The land uses and EDU's within this Zone are as follows:
Parcels
Unit Count EDU's
District No. 1, Zone 19 (Bridgeport / Bouquet)
SFR - Detached 459
459 DU's 459.000
Condo 346
346 DU's 259.500
Multi -Family Res. 1.
188 DU's 141.000
Non -Residential 22
44.65 Acres 267.900
Vacant / School / Park 7
32.69 Acres 49.035
835
1,176.435
District No. 1, Zone 20 (Golden Valley Ranch — Commercial)
This Zone was previously established as District 1 Zone 1 — Annexation IE; however, due to a
reduction in buildable acreage and an increase in the potential for maintaining the extensive irrigated
slopes which were previously not envisioned at the time the Zone was established, the assessment
rates need to be modified.
This Zone is being re-established as District 1 Zone 20 (Golden Valley Ranch — Commercial) and
the parcels included in this new Zone will be detached from District 1 Zone 1 — Annexation 1E.
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The improvements include the local street medians, slopes and parkways in rights-of-way and
easements within and adjacent to the Zone.
The projected land uses and EDU's within this development area are estimated as follows:
' Parcels Unit Count EDU's
District No. 1, Zone 20 (Golden Valley Ranch - Commercial)
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*The maximum annual maintenance assessment rates will be increased each
subsequent Fiscal Year by the annual change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI),
during the preceding year, for All Urban Consumers, for the Los Angeles, Riverside
and Orange County areas, published by the United States Department of Labor,
Bureau of Labor Statistics (or a reasonably equivalent index should the stated index
be discontinued).
The actual assessments levied in any fiscal year will be as approved by the City
Council and may not exceed the maximum assessment rate without receiving
property owner approval for the increase.
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ASSESSMENT APPORTIONMENT AND RATES
The table below provides the assessment apportionment for the annexation areas and shows the
estimated maximum annual assessment rate per Equivalent Dwelling Unit for FY 2007-08.
FY 07-08 FY 07-08 Max.
Prev. 07-08
District 1 Adjustments & Annexations EDU's Max. Costs Asmt Rate*
Asmt Rate
Zone 2008-1 (Major Thoroughfare Medians) 40,531.745 $2,239,379.00 $55.25 / EDU
Various
Zone 15 (River Village) 875.250 $746,300.00 $852.68 / EDU
$241.67 / EDU
Zone 16 (Valencia Industrial Center) 3,439.125 $93,278.88 $27.13 / EDU
Various
Zone 18 (Town Center / Tourney Road) 4,368.125 $742,551.00 $170.00 / EDU
Various
Zone 19 (Bridgeport / Bouquet) 1,176.435 $79,437.20 $67.53 / EDU
Various
Zone 20 (Golden Valley Ranch - Commercial) 337.320 $893,456.00 $2,648.69 / EDU
$1,708.91 / EDU
*The maximum annual maintenance assessment rates will be increased each
subsequent Fiscal Year by the annual change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI),
during the preceding year, for All Urban Consumers, for the Los Angeles, Riverside
and Orange County areas, published by the United States Department of Labor,
Bureau of Labor Statistics (or a reasonably equivalent index should the stated index
be discontinued).
The actual assessments levied in any fiscal year will be as approved by the City
Council and may not exceed the maximum assessment rate without receiving
property owner approval for the increase.
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PART D
ASSESSMENT ROLL
The Assessment Roll is a listing of the proposed maximum assessment for Fiscal Year 2007-08
apportioned to each lot or parcel, as shown on the last equalized roll of the Assessor of the County of
Los Angeles. The Assessment Roll is provided under separate cover and is incorporated herein by
reference.
The description of each lot or parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of Los
Angeles and these records are, by reference, made part of this Report.
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' PART E
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
Assessment Diagrams for the Maintenance District Annexations are provided on the following
pages.
The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the Annexations are those lines and dimensions
shown on the maps of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles, for the year when this Report was
prepared, and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.
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EXHIBIT A
List of Parcels Being Detached from
Various Landscape Maintenance Districts
The listing of parcels within the following Districts/Zones/Annexations is on file with the City Clerk:
District A2 — Annexation Areas
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District 1— Zone 1— Annexation IE
District T1 Zones / Annexations
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TIP
T1Y
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TIC
T1H
TIL
T1R
T1Z
T1-32
TID
T1I
TIN
TIT
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T1-33
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TIO
T1X
T1-28
T1-34
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