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1. Resolution No. 02-121 initiating proceedings for the formation of the
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2. Resolution No. 02-122 approving the preliminary Engineer's Report
regarding the formation of the Boulders Landscape and Lighting
Assessment District;
3. Resolution No. 02-123 calling for a property owner protest proceeding to
submit to the qualified property owner the question of levying such
assessments and establishing an assessment range formula for said
district and the levy and collection of annual assessment related thereto
commencing with Fiscal Year 2003-2004.
Background:
The Boulders subdivision is located on the west side of Shepherd Lane, north of Frank
Sinatra Drive. The subdivision is currently under construction and consists of 16 single-
family lots. As a condition of approval, the developer is required to form a landscaping
and lighting district to maintain perimeter landscaping and street lighting.
The attached resolutions initiate the process to establish the assessment district and
allow the property owner to vote on the formation. Presently, the developer is the owner
of record for all parcels and will vote in favor of forming the individual district. As
required to meet all legal requirements, a public hearing will be scheduled for November
14, 2002.
As discussed previously with the City Council, staff will continue to form Landscape and
Lighting Districts only for the remaining tracts that are under construction on along
Shepherd Lane. The formation of the remaining districts will follow at a later date. All
future tracts both in this area and throughout the City will be required to form an HOA to
maintain their landscaping and lighting improvements.
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the resolutions to initiate the formation of the
district.
Submitted By:
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NIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST
REVIEWED AND CONCUR:
HOMER CROY
ACTING ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER FOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
REVIEWED AND CONCUIR:
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CARLOS L. ORTEGA PAUL GIBSON
CITY MANAGER DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Martin Alvarez, Senior Management Analyst
Date: September 26, 2002
REQUEST: Formation of the "BOULDERS" Landscape and Lighting District
At the May 23, 2002, City Council meeting, staff was given direction to proceed with
forming individual Landscape and Lighting Districts for the remaining tracts that are under
construction on Shepherd Lane.
The attached resolutions initiate the proceedings to form an individual Landscape and
Lighting District for the Boulders tract, a 16-lot subdivision located on the west side of
Shepherd Lane, north of Frank Sinatra Drive (see enclosed map).
In addition, the attached resolutions will approve:
• The Preliminary Engineer's Report.
• The calling for a property owner ballot approval for the new assessment levy.
• The annexation of the new district into the Palm Desert Consolidated Landscape
and Lighting District; and
• The ability to levy and collect an assessment fee for FY 2003/2004.
Sound Management (Developer) is the property owner of record and will vote in favor of
forming the district. In order to meet the public notice requirements the public hearing will
be scheduled for November 14, 2002.
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the resolutions initiating the formation of
the Sundance Landscape and Lighting District.
Submitted by:
MAR N ALVAREZ
SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST
Reviewed and Concur:
HOMER CRO
ACTING ASSO NT CITY MANAGER FOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Reviewed and Concur:
CARLO L. O EGA PAUL GIBSON
CITY MANAGER DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
RESOLUTION: NO. 02-121
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE FORMATION OF THE
BOULDERS/SHEPHERD LANE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT;
THE CONCURRENT ANNEXATION OF SAID DISTRICT AND TERRITORY
INTO THE PALM DESERT CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
RELATED THERETO COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004
WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California,
beginning with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the "Act") desires to initiate proceedings
for the formation of the "Boulders/Shepherd Lane Landscaping and Lighting District"
(hereafter referred to as the "District") located along Shepherd Lane, west of Portola Avenue,
south of Gerald Ford Drive, north of Frank Sinatra Drive and generally east of Monterey
Avenue; and concurrently annex said District and territory into the "Palm Desert
Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District" (hereafter referred to as the "Consolidated
District"), and to levy and collect annual assessments to pay for the operation, maintenance
and servicing of landscaping, lighting and all appurtenant facilities related thereto. The Act
provides for the concurrent formation and annexation of an assessment district pursuant to
Chapter 2 Article 2, and the levy and collection of assessments by the County on behalf of the
City pursuant to Chapter 4 Article 2; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has retained MuniFinancial as the Engineer of Work, for
the purpose of assisting with the formation of the District, the annexation of said District and
territory into the Consolidated District, the establishment of annual assessments, and to prepare
and file an Engineer's Report with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City Council hereby orders MuniFinancial to prepare the Engineer's Report
concerning the formation of the District and the concurrent annexation of said
District and territory into the Consolidated District, and the levy of assessments
for properties within the District.
Section 2: The improvements include the operation, administration, maintenance and
servicing of improvements and appurtenant facilities and expenses associated with
the District known as Boulders at Shepherd Lane and will be provided by the
City of Palm Desert through annual assessments namely:
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• Parkway landscaping on Shepherd Lane adjacent to the residential
development installed as part of the development of properties therein;
• Perimeter landscaping for the Shepherd Lane residential developments.
Tract 30030 is one of several residential subdivisions within the area known
as Shepherd Lane, that includes parkway/perimeter landscaping on the west
side of Portola Avenue between Frank Sinatra Dive and Gerald Ford Drive,
as well as landscaping on the north side of Frank Sinatra Drive and the
south side of Gerald Ford Drive on either side of Shepherd Lane. These
improvements benefit all property development within the Shepherd Lane
area and each residential subdivision is assessed a proportional share of the
costs associated with these landscaped areas;
• Any entryways, open space areas or other landscaped areas associated with
the development of properties within the District that will be maintained
by the District;
• Street lights within and adjacent to the residential subdivision.
Section 3: The proposed territory within the District and concurrent annexation to the
Consolidated District includes all lots and parcels within the development area
known as Boulders Tract No. 30030 and identified as Assessor's Parcel Numbers
— Book 653 Page 76 Parcels 019 through 034; and all subsequent parcel changes,
lot line adjustments and subdivisions related thereto. The District is generally
located west of Portola Avenue, south of Gerald Ford Drive, north of Frank
Sinatra Drive and generally east of Monterey Avenue. The proposed territory is
within the City of Palm Desert, the County of Riverside, State of California and
shall be designated as: "Boulders/Shepherd Lane Landscaping and Lighting
District" and "Zone 16 — Boulders/Shepherd Lane" within the Consolidated
District.
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RESOLUTION: NO. 02-121
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 26th day of September 2002.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ss.
CITY OF PALM DESERT
I, , City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, County
of Riverside, State of California do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No.
was regularly adopted by the City Council of said City of Palm Desert at a regular meeting of
said council held on the day of , 2002 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
Mayor, Richard Kelly
City of Palm Desert
City Clerk, Rachelle D. Klassen
City of Palm Desert
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RESOLUTION: NO. 02-122
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S REPORT
REGARDING THE FORMATION OF THE BOULDERS/SHEPHERD LANE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; THE CONCURRENT
ANNEXATION OF SAID TERRITORY INTO THE PALM DESERT
CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO
COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004
WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolution, ordered the preparation of
an Engineer's Report (hereafter referred to as the "Report") regarding the formation of an
assessment district to be designated as the "Boulders/Shepherd Lane Landscaping and Lighting
District" (hereafter referred to as the "District") located along Shepherd Lane, west of Portola
Avenue, south of Gerald Ford Drive, north of Frank Sinatra Drive and generally east of
Monterey Avenue; and the concurrent annexation of said District and territory therein, into
the Palm Desert Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District (hereafter referred to as the
"Consolidated District"), and the levy and collection of assessments, pursuant to the
provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and
Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the "Act");
and,
WHEREAS, there has now been presented to this City Council the Report as required
by Chapter 2,Article 1, Section 22586 of said Act; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the Report as
presented and is preliminarily satisfied with the District, each and all of the budget items and
documents as set forth therein, and is preliminarily satisfied that the proposed annual
assessments have been spread in accordance with the special benefits received from the
improvements, operation, administration, maintenance and services to be performed within
the District, as set forth in said Report.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the preceding recitals are all true and correct.
Section 2: That the Report as presented, consists of the following:
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a. A Description of Improvements.
b. A Boundary Diagram of the District.
c. The proposed Annual Budget for the first fiscal year (Costs and
Expenses).
d. The Method of Apportionment that details the method of calculating
each parcel's proportional special benefits and annual assessment.
e. The proposed initial "Maximum Assessment" (levy per EBU) and an
"Assessment Range Formula" that must be approved by the property
owners pursuant to the California Constitution Article XIIID.
f. The District Roll containing the initial Maximum Assessment for each
Assessor Parcel within the District commencing fiscal year 2003/2004.
Section 3: The Report is hereby approved on a preliminary basis, and ordered to be filed
in the Office of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to
public inspection.
Section 4: The Maximum Assessment and Assessment Range Formula described in the
Report are hereby approved on a preliminary basis, and shall be submitted to
the property owners within the District for approval pursuant to the provisions
of the California Constitution Article XIIID (Proposition 218).
Section 5: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, and
the minutes of this meeting shall so reflect the presentation of the Report.
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RESOLUTION: No. 02-122
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 26th day of September 2002.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ss.
CITY OF PALM DESERT
I, , City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, County
of Riverside, State of California do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No.
was regularly adopted by the City Council of said City of Palm Desert at a regular meeting of
said council held on the day of , 2002 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
Mayor, Richard Kelly
City of Palm Desert
City Clerk, Rachelle D. Klassen
City of Palm Desert
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RESOLUTION: NO. 02-123
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO FORM THE
BOULDERS/SHEPHERD LANE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT;
AND CONCURRENTLY ANNEX SAID DISTRICT AND TERRITORY INTO THE
PALM DESERT CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT;
AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO
COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004; AND CALLING A PROPERTY
OWNER PROTEST PROCEEDING TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED PROPERTY
OWNERS THE QUESTION OF LEVYING SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND
ESTABLISHING AN ASSESSMENT RANGE FORMULA FOR SAID DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California,
beginning with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the "Act") and by previous Resolution,
has initiated proceedings for the formation of the "Boulders/Shepherd Lane Landscaping and
Lighting District" (hereafter referred to as the "District") located along Shepherd Lane, west of
Portola Avenue, south of Gerald Ford Drive, north of Frank Sinatra Drive and generally east of
Monterey Avenue; and the concurrent annexation of said District and territory into the Palm
Desert Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District (hereafter referred to as the
"Consolidated District"), and to levy and collect annual assessments to pay for the operation,
maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting and all appurtenant facilities related thereto;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to form the District; concurrently annex the
District and territory into the Consolidated District; and to levy and collect annual
assessments against lots and parcels of land within the proposed District to pay the cost and
expenses related to the improvements described in Section 4 of this Resolution; and,
WHEREAS, the Engineer selected by the City Council has prepared and filed with
the City Clerk a Report in connection with the proposed formation, annexation and levy of
assessments commencing with Fiscal Year 2003/2004 (July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2004)
in accordance with Chapter 1,Article 4 of the Act, and the Council did by previous Resolution
preliminarily approve such Report.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City Council hereby declares its intention to form the District and levy and
collect annual assessments against parcels of land within the District; and
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concurrently annex said District and territory into the Consolidated District
commencing with fiscal year 2003/2004. The territory included within the
District and annexation are generally described in Section 3 of this Resolution and
shall be designated as the "Boulders/Shepherd Lane Landscaping and Lighting
District," and shall be further designated in the Consolidated District as: "Zone
16 — Boulders/Shepherd Lane."
Section 2: The City Council declares its intention to conduct a public hearing regarding the
formation of the District and the annexation of said territory into the
Consolidated District and calls for a property owner protest balloting proceeding
related thereto pursuant to the Act and the California Constitution Article XIIID.
The City Council finds that the public's best interest requires such action and
levy of assessments.
Section 3: The proposed territory within the District and concurrent annexation to the
Consolidated District includes all lots and parcels within the development area
known as Boulders Tract No. 30030 and identified as Assessor's Parcel Numbers
— Book 653 Page 76 Parcels 019 through 034; and all subsequent parcel changes,
lot line adjustments and subdivisions related thereto. The District is generally
located west of Portola Avenue, south of Gerald Ford Drive, north of Frank
Sinatra Drive and generally east of Monterey Avenue. The proposed territory is
within the City of Palm Desert, the County of Riverside, State of California and
shall be designated as: "Boulders/Shepherd Lane Landscaping and Lighting
District" and "Zone 16 — Boulders/Shepherd Lane" within the Consolidated
District.
Section 4: The improvements include the operation, administration, maintenance and
servicing of all improvements and appurtenant facilities and expenses associated
with the District that are installed as part of the development of properties within
District and will be provided by the City of Palm Desert through annual
assessments namely:
• Parkway landscaping on Shepherd Lane adjacent to the residential
development installed as part of the development of properties therein;
• Perimeter landscaping for the Shepherd Lane residential developments.
Tract 30030 is one of several residential subdivisions within the area known
as Shepherd Lane, that includes parkway/perimeter landscaping on the west
side of Portola Avenue between Frank Sinatra Dive and Gerald Ford Drive,
as well as landscaping on the north side of Frank Sinatra Drive and the
south side of Gerald Ford Drive on either side of Shepherd Lane. These
improvements benefit all property development within the Shepherd Lane
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area and each residential subdivision is assessed a proportional share of the
costs associated with these landscaped areas;
• Any entryways, open space areas or other landscaped areas associated with
the development of properties within the District that will be maintained
by the District;
• Street lights within and adjacent to the residential subdivision.
Section 5: The proposed assessments for the District and subsequent Zone and/or Sub-zone
within the Consolidated District are outlined in the Engineer's Report. The
Report details the proposed assessments necessary to provide for the annual
operation, administration, services and maintenance of the improvements for the
first fiscal year described in Section 4 of this Resolution. In subsequent years, the
City Council will hold a Public Hearing for the Consolidated District and/or
District prior to approving the annual levy of assessments for the upcoming fiscal
year. An increase to the annual assessment requires approval of that increase by
the property owners through protest ballot proceedings. An increased annual
assessment is defined as an assessment that is greater than the Maximum
Assessment plus the annual inflationary adjustment previously approved by the
property owners. (The initial Maximum Assessment and annual inflationary
adjustment are outlined in the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2003/2004 and
must be approved by the property owners before any assessment is levied).
Section 6: The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a Public Hearing
concerning the formation of the District, and concurrent annexation of territory
into the Consolidated District, and the levy of assessments for the improvements
in accordance with Chapter 2,Article 1, Section 22587(e)of the Act.
Section 7: The City Clerk shall cause notice to be given of the time and place of the Public
Hearing by causing the publishing of this Resolution once in the local paper not
less than ten (10) days before the date of the hearing and by posting a copy of this
Resolution on the official bulletin board customarily used by the City Council
for the posting of notices.
Section 9: Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on these matters will be held by the
City Council on Thursday November 14, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter
as feasible in the regular meeting chambers of the City Council located at 73-510
Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California. Property owners subject to an
assessment will be mailed a protest ballot regarding the proposed levy of
assessments and the assessment range formula, as well as a notice of the Public
Hearing regarding the formation of the District and annexation to the
Consolidated District. Any interested person may file a written protest with the
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City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the hearing, or having previously filed
protest, may file a written withdrawal of that protest. A written protest shall state
all grounds of objection and protest by a property owner shall contain a
description sufficient to identify the property owned by such property owner. At
the public hearing, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear
and be heard. Valid property owner protest ballots must be completed and
received by the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the Public Hearing for
tabulation.
Section 10: The property owner protest ballot proceeding conducted for the District shall
constitute the property owners' approval or rejection of the annual levy of
assessments and assessment range formula. A notice of the hearing and ballot shall
be distributed by first class mail to the property owner of record for each parcel
within District subject to an assessment, pursuant to the California Constitution
Article XIIID. Each landowner may return the ballot by mail or in person to the
City Clerk not later than the conclusion of the Public Hearing on Thursday,
November 14, 2002. At the Public Hearing, pursuant to the California
Constitution Article XIIID Section 4, Sub-Section 4 (e), the City shall tabulate the
ballots returned to determine if majority protest exists. The ballots shall be
weighted according to the proportional financial obligation of the affected
properties. Majority protest exists if, upon the conclusion of the hearing, ballots
submitted in opposition to the assessment exceed the ballots submitted in favor of
the assessment.
Section 11: The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Clerk or their designee
to prepare and mail notice of the Public Hearing; and in the same or separate
mailing, mail property owner protest ballots to the subject property owners
regarding the proposed levy of the assessments and the assessment range formula
pursuant to California Constitution Article XIIID and as outlined in the Engineer's
Report.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 26th day of September 2002.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ss.
CITY OF PALM DESERT
I, , City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, County
of Riverside, State of California do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No.
was regularly adopted by the City Council of said City of Palm Desert at a regular meeting of
said council held on the day of , 2002 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
Mayor, Richard Kelly
City of Palm Desert
City Clerk, Rachelle D. Klassen
City of Palm Desert
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6-04-02
CITY OF PALM DESERT
ENGINEER'S REPORT
BOULDERS / SHEPHERD LANE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT
FORMATION
Fiscal Year 2003/2004
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Intent Meeting: September 26, 2002
Public Hearing: November 14, 2002
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ENGINEER'S REPORT AFFIDAVIT
Formation of and Establishment of Annual Assessments for the:
Boulders/Shepherd Lane
Landscaping and Lighting District
City of Palm Desert
Riverside County, State of California
This Report identifies all the parcels within the District and all relevant zones therein, as they
existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention. Reference is hereby made to
the Riverside County Assessor's maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of
parcels within the District. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as
directed by the City Council.
Dated this day of , 2002.
MuniFinancial
Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of Palm Desert
By:
Jim McGuire, Project Manager
District Administration Services
By:
Richard Kopecky
R. C. E. # 16742
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. OVERVIEW 1
A. INTRODUCTION 1
B. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT 2
II. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 4
A. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT 4
B. DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES 4
GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE LAW 4
LOCATION AND EXTENT OF IMPROVEMENTS 6
III. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 7
A. IMPROVEMENT BENEFIT FINDINGS 7
GENERAL BENEFITS 7
SPECIAL BENEFITS 8
B. DESCRIPTION OF THE METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 9
EQUIVALENT BENEFIT UNITS• 11
EBU APPLICATION BY LAND USE: 11
C. ASSESSMENT RANGE FORMULA 15
IV. DISTRICT BUDGET 17
A. CALCULATION OF THE MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT 17
B. DISTRICT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004 19
APPENDIX A - DISTRICT ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 20
APPENDIX B - 2003/2004 PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL 23
Engineer's Report Fiscal Year 2003/2004
Boulders/Shepherd Lane
Landscaping and Lighting District
OVERVIEW
A. Introduction
The City of Palm Desert ("City") proposes to form the Boulders/Shepherd
Lane Landscaping and Lighting District ("District") for fiscal year 2003/2004.
The City Council on behalf of the City proposes to levy and collect special
assessments on the County tax rolls to provide funding for the costs and
expenses required for maintenance of the landscaping improvements associated
with the District. Upon successful formation of the District and approval of the
assessments, the territory within the District will be concurrently annexed into
the existing Palm Desert Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District
("Consolidated District") as the Boulders sub-zone of Zone 16 (Shepherd Lane).
The District will be formed, annexed into the Consolidated District, and levied
pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the
California Streets and Highways Code (the Act), and in compliance with the
substantive and procedural requirements of the California Constitution Article
XIIID.
This Engineer's Report ("Report") describes the District and assessments to be
levied against properties within the District commencing with fiscal year
2003/2004. The assessments described herein are based on the estimated cost to
maintain the improvements that will provide a direct and special benefit to
properties within the District. Improvements to be maintained and funded
through annual assessments shall be constructed and installed in connection
with the development of these properties. The annual costs and assessments
described herein include all estimated direct expenditures, incidental expenses,
deficits, surpluses, revenues, and reserves associated with the maintenance and
servicing of the improvements.
The word "parcel," for the purposes of this Report, refers to an individual
property assigned its own Assessment Number by the County of Riverside
Assessor's Office. The County of Riverside Auditor/Controller uses
Assessment Numbers and specific Fund Numbers to identify properties assessed
on the tax roll for special district benefit assessments.
At a noticed Public Hearing, the City Council will consider all public
comments and written protests presented. Upon conclusion of the Public
Hearing, the City Council will tabulate property owner protest ballots received
to determine whether majority protest exists, and by resolution confirm the
results of the protest ballot tabulation. Proceedings for the formation of the
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assessment district shall be abandoned if majority protest exists. If tabulation of
the property owner protest ballots indicates approval of the assessments and the
assessment range formula presented, by resolution the City Council will
approve the Engineer's Report as submitted or amended (amendments may not
increase the assessments approved by the property owners). Following approval
of the Report, the City Council will by resolution, order the formation of the
District, the annexation of the territory into the Consolidated District, and
confirm the levy and collection of assessments pursuant to the Act. In such case,
the assessments as approved may be submitted to the Riverside County
Auditor/Controller to be included on the property tax roll for each parcel for
fiscal year 2003/2004, or reviewed and confirmed at the annual public hearing
for the Consolidated District along with all other assessments within the
Consolidated District.
B. General Description of the District
The District consists of all lots, parcels and properties within the residential
subdivision known as Boulders within the development area known as
Shepherd Lane located along Shepherd Lane, west of Portola Avenue, south of
the Gerald Ford Drive, north of Frank Sinatra Dive, and generally west of the
Monterey Avenue.
The improvements and services that provide a special benefit to properties
within the District generally include, but are not limited to:
• Parkway landscaping on Shepherd Lane adjacent to the residential
development installed as part of the development of properties therein;
• Perimeter landscaping for the Shepherd Lane residential developments.
Tract 30030 is one of several residential subdivisions within the area known
as Shepherd Lane, that includes parkway/perimeter landscaping on the west
side of Portola Avenue between Frank Sinatra Dive and Gerald Ford Drive,
as well as landscaping on the north side of Frank Sinatra Drive and the
south side of Gerald Ford Drive on either side of Shepherd Lane. These
improvements benefit all property development within the Shepherd Lane
area and each residential subdivision is assessed a proportional share of the
costs associated with these landscaped areas;
• Any entryways, open space areas or other landscaped areas associated with
the development of properties within the District that will be maintained
by the District;
• Street lights within and adjacent to the residential subdivision.
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The estimated annual cost to provide and maintain the improvements
associated with the District have been allocated to each property in proportion
to special benefits received. The Method of Apportionment described in this
Report utilizes commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and has
been established pursuant to the 1972 Act and the provisions of Article XIIID
of the California Constitution (Proposition 218).
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II. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
A. Description of the District
The District consists of all lots and parcels within the residential subdivision
known as Boulders (Tract 30030) located on the west side of Shepherd Lane at
the intersection of Alpine Lane. This tract is generally located west of Portola
Avenue, south of the Gerald Ford Drive, north of Frank Sinatra Dive and
generally east of the Monterey Avenue. Refer to the Assessment Diagram for
details of the District boundary. The proposed District includes all parcels of
land that have been approved for residential development within Tract 30030.
• Tract No. 30030 (Alpine Lane) — Sixteen (16) single-family residential
parcels (lots 1-16) identified on the County Assessor's Map as APN Book
653, Page 76, Parcels 019 through 034). This tract includes two landscape
easements identified as the parkway landscaping on the west side of
Shepherd Lane adjacent to the tract north and south of Alpine Lane.
The parcels to be assessed receive special benefit from the installation and
maintenance of street lighting and parkway landscaping adjacent to the
development and perimeter landscaping associated with the development of all
properties within the Shepherd Lane area. The improvements to be funded
through District assessments have either been installed as a condition of the
development of the original undeveloped properties within the District or have
been installed as part of the overall development of properties within the area
known as Shepherd Lane. The District is being formed to ensure and preserve
the on going maintenance and operation of these improvements and it has been
determined that each parcel within the District receives similar and
proportional benefit from the collective improvements installed as part of the
property development. The specific location, description and benefits of the
improvements are discussed in the following sections.
B. District Improvements and Services
GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE LAW
As generally defined by the 1972 Act and applicable to this District,
improvements and the associated assessments may include one or any
combination of the following:
1) The installation or planting of landscaping;
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2) The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other
ornamental structures and facilities;
3) The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to
any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the
maintenance or servicing thereof;
4) The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing including the
furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance,
operation, and servicing of any improvement, including, but not limited to:
a) Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvements;
b) Grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of
curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage,
or electrical facilities;
c) Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping,
including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or
treating for disease or injury;
d) The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste;
e) The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other
improvements to remove or cover graffiti;
f) Electric current or energy, gas, or other agent for the lighting or
operation of any other improvements; and,
g) Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any
fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.
5) Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not
limited to:
a) The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications,
estimates, diagram, and assessment;
b) The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and
mailing of notices;
c) Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments;
d) Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services;
e) Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or
maintenance and servicing of the improvements; and,
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f) Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or
increased assessment.
LOCATION AND EXTENT OF IMPROVEMENTS
The purpose of the District is to ensure the ongoing maintenance, operation
and servicing of local landscape and street lighting improvements installed as a
result of property development in the Shepherd Lane area. These improvements
may include, but are not limited to all streetlight facilities as well as landscaping
material and facilities associated with properties in the District including
ground cover, shrubs, trees and plants; irrigation and drainage systems;
ornamental lighting structures, masonry walls or other fencing, entryway
monument, and associated appurtenant facilities located within the:
• Parkway landscaping along Shepherd Lane adjacent to the residential
subdivision. Specifically for this District, this landscaped areas includes the
parkway area on the west side of Shepherd Lane which extends the length
of Tract 30030;
• Perimeter/parkway landscaping on the west side of Portola Avenue
between Frank Sinatra Dive and Gerald Ford Drive, as well as landscaping
on the north side of Frank Sinatra Drive and the south side of Gerald Ford
Drive on either side of Shepherd Lane. Although these perimeter/parkway-
landscaping areas may not have been installed directly as a condition of this
residential subdivision, this landscaping is an integral part of the overall
development of properties within the Shepherd Lane area and directly
benefits all property development within the area. Therefore, each
residential subdivision is assessed a proportional share of the costs associated
with these landscaped areas;
• Streetlights within the residential subdivision and/or adjacent to the
subdivision on both the east and west sides of Shepherd Lane and the west
side of Portola Avenue installed as part of the residential subdivision; and,
• Any extension or expansion of the proposed landscaped areas within or
adjacent to the subdivision that may be installed as part of the development
of properties within the District and will be maintained by the District.
These improvements may include, but are not limited to open space areas,
monuments or other landscaped easements.
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III. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
Pursuant to the 1972 Act the costs (assessments) of the District are apportioned by a
formula or method that fairly distributes the net amount to be assessed among all
parcels in proportion to benefits received from the improvements. Furthermore, the
provisions of Article XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218) require
the agency to separate the general benefit from special benefit, whereas only special
benefits may be assessed.
A. Improvement Benefit Findings
The annual assessments outlined in the Budget section of this Report are
proposed to cover the estimated costs to provide the necessary services,
operation, administration, and maintenance required each year to maintain
street lighting facilities associated with the District and keep the landscaping
improvements in a healthy, vigorous, and satisfactory condition. It has been
determined that each assessable parcel within the District receives similar and
proportional special benefits from the improvements. The fact that
improvements are part of the specific property development plans and
requirements for development of properties within the District, and each
parcel's close and relatively similar proximity to the improvements makes each
parcel's special benefit from the improvements similar and proportionate. All
the lots and parcels that receive special benefit from the improvements are
included within the District.
GENERAL BENEFITS
The improvements to be provided and maintained by the District are a direct
result of property development within the District and the Shepherd Lane area
and would otherwise not be required or necessary. Developers typically install
local improvements or develop in areas where landscape improvements exist to
enhance the marketability and value of properties within their development
and/or as conditions of development. In any case, local landscape and lighting
improvements associated with the development clearly benefit the properties
being developed. If new improvements are installed as part of the development,
they are installed either to enhance the property being developed or as a
condition of development and not for the benefit of surrounding properties
outside the District. Although local development improvements (by virtue of
their location) may be visible to surrounding properties, any benefit to
surrounding properties is generally incidental and cannot be considered a direct
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and special benefit. Furthermore, most developments within the City typically
have various landscaping and lighting improvements specifically associated with
their development and these improvements are funded by properties within
those developments. Therefore, it has been determined that the improvements
associated with this District and the ongoing operation and maintenance of
those improvements provide no identifiable or measurable general benefit to
properties outside the Shepherd Lane area or to the public at large.
SPECIAL BENEFITS
All the improvements funded through the District provide a special aesthetic
appeal to each property and enhance the quality of life for property owners
within the District as well as the marketability of those properties. All
landscaping and lighting improvements associated with the District are part of
the overall development plan for properties within the District/Shepherd Lane
area and specifically installed for the benefit and development of those
properties.
The special benefits associated with parkway, perimeter, entryway, and other
property-specific landscaped areas and associated amenities are specifically:
1. Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the
improvements.
2. Improved aesthetic appeal of properties within the District providing a
positive representation of the development and properties within the
development.
3. Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural
environment from adequate green space and landscaping.
4. Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, dust
and debris control and reduced noise and air pollution.
5. Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District
resulting from well-maintained improvements associated with the
properties.
6. Reduced vandalism and criminal activity resulting from well-maintained
surroundings and amenities.
7. The special enhancements of the perceived value of property that results
from the above benefits.
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The special benefits of street lighting are the convenience, safety, and security of
property, improvements, and goods. Specifically:
1. Enhanced deterrence of crime and the aid to police protection.
2. Increased nighttime safety on streets through enhanced visibility.
3. Improved sense of security and safety for pedestrians, motorists and
property owners.
4. Improved ingress and egress to property.
5. Reduced vandalism, other criminal acts and damage to improvements or
property.
6. Reduced personal property loss.
7. The special enhancements of the perceived value of property that results
from the above benefits
B. Description of the Method of Apportionment
The assessments outlined in this section represent the proportionate special
benefit to each property within the District and the basis of calculating each
parcel's proportionate share of the annual costs associated with the District
improvements. The costs associated with the maintenance and operation of all
District improvements shall be collected through annual assessments from each
parcel receiving special benefit. The funds collected shall be dispersed and used
for only the services and operation provided to the District. The method of
apportionment for the District calculates the receipt of special benefit from the
respective improvements based on the actual or proposed land use of the parcels
within the District. The special benefit received by each lot or parcel is equated
to the overall land use of the parcel based on the parcel's actual land use or
proposed planned development, and is reliant upon the special benefit received
from the improvements planned within the District.
To identify and determine the special benefit to be received by each parcel and
their proportionate share of the improvements it is necessary to consider the
entire scope of the planned improvements within the Shepherd Lane area as
well as individual property development within the District. Upon review of
the proposed improvements it has been determined that each parcel within the
proposed District benefits from the landscaping and lighting improvements
installed as a condition of property development as well as perimeter
landscaping associated with the Shepherd Lane development area. Based on
these improvements and the planned property development within the
proposed District, a maximum assessment can be established.
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All costs associated with the improvements shall be fairly distributed among the
parcels based upon the special benefit received by each parcel. Additionally, in
compliance with Article XIIID, Section 4, of the State Constitution each
parcel's assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional
special benefit conferred to that parcel. The benefit formula used to determine
the assessment obligation is therefore based upon both the improvements that
benefit the parcels within the District as well as the proposed land use of each
property as compared to other parcels that benefit from those specific
improvements.
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EQUIVALENT BENEFIT UNITS:
The Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU) method of apportioning benefit is typically
seen as the most appropriate and equitable assessment methodology for districts
formed under the 1972 Act, as the benefit to each parcel from the
improvements are apportioned as a function of land use type and development
or development potential.
To assess benefits equitably, it is necessary to relate the different type of
properties within the District to the improvements and to each other. The
Equivalent Benefit Unit method of assessment apportionment utilizes the
single-family home site as the basic unit of assessment. A single-family home
site equals one Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU). Every other land use within the
District is converted to EBU's based on an assessment formula that equates the
property's specific development status, type of development (land use), and size
or development plans for the property, as compared to a single-family home
site.
Although this particular District (Boulders subdivision) will be comprised of
only subdivided residential lots, it is anticipated that this subdivision will
eventually be one of several subdivisions and developments that will be
included in Zone 16 (Shepherd Lane) of the Palm Desert Consolidated District.
Therefore, the following provides an overview of the EBU's applied to various
other land use classifications within the Consolidated District.
EBU APPLICATION BY LAND USE:
Single Family Residential — This land use is defined as a fully subdivided
residential home site with or without a structure. This land use is assessed 1.00
EBU per lot or parcel. This is the base value that all other land use types are
compared and weighted against (i.e. Equivalent Benefit Unit).
Multifamily Residential — This land use is defined as a fully subdivided
residential parcel that has more than one residential unit developed on the
property. Engineering studies have consistently shown that apartment and
other multiple-family dwelling units generate lower traffic volumes, water
consumption, and typically impact public infrastructure between 60 to 80
percent as much as a single-family residence largely due to lower occupancy of
apartment dwelling units versus single family residential units. Therefore,
assessments for the multiple residential units shall be prorated with a value of
0.70 EBU per unit.
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Condominiums — This land use includes residential developments designated
as condominiums by the City and may include one to four residential units per
parcel. Engineering studies have shown that on average, condominiums
generate lower traffic volumes, water consumption, and typically impact public
infrastructure less than a detached single-family residence, but more than
apartments or other multifamily dwelling units. Therefore, assessments for
condominiums shall be prorated with a value of 0.80 EBU per unit.
Approved-Residential Development — This land use is defined as any
property not fully subdivided, but for which a Final Tract Map has been
approved with a specific number of residential lots to be developed on the
parcel. This land use type is assessed at 1.00 EBU per planned residential lot. (If
the parcel is actually subdivided at the time annual assessments are submitted to
the County for Collection, the resulting parcels shall be assessed based on their
resulting development status change).
Proposed-Residential Development — This land use is defined as any
property not fully subdivided and for which a Tentative Tract Map has been
submitted or approved with a specific number of proposed residential lots, but
a Final Tract Map has not been approved. This land use type is assessed at 0.75
EBU per proposed residential lot. (If the parcel is actually subdivided or a Final
Tract Map is approved prior to the annual assessments being submitted to the
County for Collection, the resulting land use change or new parcels shall be
assessed based on their resulting development status change).
Vacant Undeveloped Property — This land use is defined as any property
identified as vacant land that is currently undeveloped with no specific
development plans, but may be developed or subdivided in the future (No tract
map or development plan has been submitted and/or approved). This land use
is assessed at 1.00 EBU per parcel.
Developed Non-Residential — This land use is defined as property that is
developed, but not as residential property as defined by the previous land use
designations. The average residential density within the City is approximately
six (6) residential units per acre. Therefore, the proportionate benefit assigned
to Developed Non-Residential properties shall be 6.00 EBU per gross acre.
Parcels designated as Developed Non-Residential are assigned a minimum of
1.00 EBU.
Exempt Parcels — This land use identifies properties that are not assessed
within the District. This land use classification may include but is not limited
to lots or parcels that will not be developed such as sliver parcels, dedicated
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easements, open space areas, dedicated landscaped areas or common areas.
Similarly, properties not designated by a County Assessor's Parcel Number
(APN) such as streets, utility easements or rights-of-way receive no special
benefit and are considered Exempt. These Exempt properties are not assessed
for District improvements. If the County designates an Exempt property by an
APN, that parcel shall be assigned 0.00 EBU. Properties that are identified as
non-taxable by the County Assessor's Office such as government owned or
utility owned properties are not exempt from District assessments unless: the
property has limited or restricted development potential; the property clearly
receives no benefit from the improvements; or the property provides additional
or substantially similar improvements (such is the case with public schools,
parks and open space areas).
The following table provides a listing by land use type, the Equivalent Benefit
Unit factor applied to that land use type and the multiplying factor used to
calculate each parcel's individual EBU as outlined in the preceding description.
Land Use Designations and Equivalent Benefit Units
Property Type Equivalent Multiplier
Benefit Unit
Single Family Residential 1.000 Unit/Lot/Parcel
Multifamily Residential 0.700 Unit
Condominiums 0.800 Unit
Approved-Residential Development 1.000 Unit/Lots
Proposed-Residential Development 0.750 Unit/Lots
Vacant Undeveloped Property 1.000 Parcel
Developed Non-Residential 6.000 Acreage
Exempt 0.000 Parcel
The benefit formula applied to various parcels is based on the preceding Equivalent
Benefit Unit (EBU) discussion and table. Each parcel's EBU correlates the parcel's
special benefit received as compared to all other parcels benefiting from the
improvements.
The following formula is used to calculate each parcel's EBU (proportional benefit).
Parcel Type EBU x Acres/Lots/Units = Parcel EBU
The total number of Equivalent Benefit Units (EBU's) is the sum of all individual
EBU's applied to parcels that receive a special benefit the improvement. An
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assessment amount per EBU (Rate) for the District improvements is established
annually by taking the total cost of the improvement and dividing that amount by
the total number of EBU's of all benefiting parcels. This Rate is then applied back
to each parcel's individual EBU to determine the parcel's proportionate benefit and
assessment obligation.
Total Balance to Levy / Total EBU = Levy per EBU
Levy per EBU x Parcel EBU = Parcel Levy Amount
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C. Assessment Range Formula
Any new or increase in assessments require certain noticing and meeting
requirements by law. Prior to the passage of Proposition 218, legislative changes
in the Brown Act defined the definition of "new or increased assessment" to
exclude certain conditions. These conditions included "any assessment that does
not exceed an assessment formula or range of assessments previously adopted by
the agency or approved by the voters in the area where the assessment is
imposed." This definition and conditions were later confirmed through SB919
(Proposition 218 implementing legislation).
The purpose of establishing an assessment range formula is to provide for
reasonable increases and inflationary adjustments to annual assessments without
requiring costly noticing and mailing procedures, which could add to the
District costs and assessments. As part of the District formation, balloting of
property owners is required, pursuant to Proposition 218. The ballots presented
to the property owners in connection with this Report includes an Assessment
Rate to be approved, as well as the approval of an assessment range formula.
The assessment range formula shall be applied to all future assessments within
the District. Generally, if the proposed annual assessment (levy per unit or rate)
for the current fiscal year is less than or equal to the "Maximum Assessment"
(or "Adjusted Maximum Assessment"), then the proposed annual assessment is
not considered an increased assessment. The Maximum Assessment is equal to
the initial Assessment approved by property owners adjusted annually by the
following criteria:
1. Beginning in the second fiscal year, (fiscal year 2004/2005) and each fiscal
year thereafter, the Maximum Assessment will be recalculated annually;
and,
2. The new adjusted Maximum Assessment for the year represents the prior
year's Maximum Assessment adjusted by the lesser of:
(a) Three percent (3.0%); or,
(b) The annual increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Each year the City shall compute the annual increase in the CPI. The increase
in CPI is the percentage difference between the CPI on January 1 of the current
year and the CPI for the previous January 1 (or for a similar period of time) as
provided and established by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This percentage
difference (annual difference) shall then establish the allowed increase based on
CPI. The Consumer Price Index used shall be based on the CPI established by
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the Bureau of Labor Statistics for all urban consumers for the Los Angeles,
Anaheim, and Riverside areas. Should the Bureau of Labor Statistics revise such
index or discontinue the preparation of such index, the City shall use the
revised index or comparable system as approved by the City Council for
determining fluctuations in the cost of living.
If CPI is greater than three percent (3.0%), then the allowable adjustment to the
Maximum Assessment is three percent. If CPI is less than three percent (3.0%),
than the allowable adjustment to the Maximum Assessment is based on CPI.
The Maximum Assessment is adjusted annually and is calculated independent of
the District's annual budget and proposed annual assessment. Any proposed
annual assessment (rate per levy unit) less than or equal to this Maximum
Assessment is not considered an increased assessment, even if the proposed
assessment is significantly greater than the assessment applied in the prior fiscal
year. The Maximum Assessment will be recalculated and adjusted annually.
However, the City Council may reduce or freeze the Maximum Assessment at
any time by amending the Engineer's Annual Report.
Although the Maximum Assessment will normally increase each year, the
actual District assessments may fluctuate or remain virtually unchanged. The
Maximum Assessment adjustment is designed to establish a reasonable limit on
District assessments. The Maximum Assessment calculated each year does not
require or facilitate an increase to the annual assessment and neither does it
restrict assessments to the adjustment maximum amount. If the budget and
assessments for the fiscal year does not require an increase, or the increase is less
than the adjusted Maximum Assessment, then the required budget and
assessment may be applied without additional property owner balloting. If the
budget and assessments calculated requires an increase greater than the adjusted
Maximum Assessment then the assessment is considered an increased
assessment. To impose an increased assessment the City Council must comply
with the provisions of Proposition 218 (Article XIIID Section 4c of the
California Constitution), which requires a public hearing and certain protest
procedures including mailed notice of the public hearing and property owner
protest balloting. Property owners through the balloting process must approve
the proposed assessment increase. If the new proposed assessment is approved,
then a new Maximum Assessment is established for the District. If the proposed
assessment is not approved, the City Council may not levy an assessment
greater than the adjusted Maximum Assessment previously established for the
District.
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IV. DISTRICT BUDGET
A. Calculation of the Maximum Assessment
Proposed General Special
Budget Benefit Benefit
DIRECT COSTS
Maintenance Costs $3,194 $0 $3,194
Landscape Utilities 894 0 894
Landscape Extras(Repairs/Materials/Equipment) 575 0 575
Tree Pnming 426 0 426
Street Lighting 150 0 150
Special District Services 0 0 0
Miscellaneous Maintenance 0 Q 0
Direct Costs(Subtotal) ! $5,239 $0 $5,239
ADMINISTRATION COSTS
District Administration 948 0 948
County Administration Fees 28 0 28
Miscellaneous Administration 0 0 0
Administration Costs(Subtotal) $976 $0 $976
LEVY BREAKDOWN
Total Direct and Admin.Costs 6,215 0 6,215
Reserve Fund Collection/Transfer 622 0 622
CIP Collection/Transfers 0 0 0
Reimbursable Contributions/Replenishments 0 0 0
Other Revenue Sources/Contributions 0 0 0
Balance to Levy $6,837 $0 $6,837
DISTRICT STATISTICS
Total Parcels 16
Total Parcels Levied 16
Total Equivalent Benefit Units 16.00
Levy per EBU $427.32
GENERAL INFORMATION
Reserve Fund Account
Beginning Reserve Fund Balance 0 0 0
Reserve Collection/Transfers 622 0 622
Anticipated Reserve Balance $622 $0 $622
Adjusted Maximum Levy per EBU $427.32
The Maximum Assessment Rate per EBU presented to the property owners for
approval is based on the estimated expenses and benefit units planned for the
District (Boulders) at build out. The following budget reflects these
assumptions:
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Boulders/Shepherd Lane
Landscaping and Lighting District
B. District Budget For Fiscal Year 2003/2004
Upon the successful formation of the proposed Boulders/Shepherd Lane
Landscaping and Lighting District, the District and parcels therein will be
concurrently annexed into the Palm Desert Consolidated District as part of
Zone 16 (Shepherd Lane) for fiscal year 2003/2004. The actual budget and
assessment rate to be applied for fiscal year 2003/2004 (first levy of assessments)
will be reviewed and adopted by the City Council as part of the annual levy
process for the Consolidated District for fiscal year 2003/2004. Although it is
anticipated that the proposed expenses (budget) and proposed assessment rate
per Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU) outlined in the preceding table (Calculation
of the Maximum Assessment) will be applied for fiscal year 2003/2004, the
assessment rate approved and adopted by the City Council may be less than the
maximum rate outlined in this report.
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Engineer's Report Fiscal Year 2003/2004
Boulders/Shepherd Lane
Landscaping and Lighting District
APPENDIX A - DISTRICT ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
The District consists of all lots and parcels within the Boulders subdivision Tract 30030
located along Shepherd Lane, west of Portola Avenue, south of the Gerald Ford Drive,
north of Frank Sinatra Dive, and generally east of the Monterey Avenue. The tract
map and Assessor's Parcel Map shown on the following pages identify the parcels
within the Boulders/Shepherd Lane Landscaping and Lighting District, as they existed
on the County Assessor's Roll when this Report was prepared and the Resolution of
Intention was adopted. The District is inclusive of Assessor's Parcel Map — Book 653,
Page 76, Parcels 019 through 034. The parcels identified on the Assessor's Parcel Map
and the Tract Map contained herein define the boundaries and constitute the
Assessment Diagram for the District and by reference includes all subsequent parcels
and Assessor's Parcel Maps and parcel numbers related thereto.
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ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM OF
BOULDERS/SHEPHERD LANE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT
(ZONE 16 OF THE PALM DESERT CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT)
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ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM OF
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(ZONE 16 OF THE PALM DESERT CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT)
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Engineer's Report Fiscal Year 2003/2004
Boulders/Shepherd Lane
Landscaping and Lighting District
APPENDIX B - 2003/2004 PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL
Parcel identification for each lot or parcel within the District, shall be the parcel as
shown on the Riverside County Secured Roll for the year in which this Report is
prepared and reflective of the Assessor's Parcel Map(s). As of the resolution of
Intention, the Boulders/Shepherd Lane Landscaping and Lighting District is inclusive
of Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APN's) identified on the Assessor's Parcel Maps -
Book 653, Page 76, Parcels 019 through 034.
A listing of parcels assessed within this District identifying the proposed Maximum
Assessment Amount for the first fiscal year is included in the following listing.
Proposed Maximum
EBU at Levy
APN Land Use Tract Lot Build Out Balloted
653-760-019 Single Family Residential TR# 30030 1 1.00 $427.32
653-760-020 Single Family Residential TR# 30030 2 1.00 $427.32
653-760-021 Single Family Residential TR# 30030 3 1.00 $427.32
653-760-022 Single Family Residential TR# 30030 4 1.00 $427.32
653-760-023 Single Family Residential TR# 30030 5 1.00 $427.32
653-760-024 Single Family Residential TR# 30030 6 1.00 $427.32
653-760-025 Single Family Residential TR# 30030 7 1.00 $427.32
653-760-026 Single Family Residential TR# 30030 8 1.00 $427.32
653-760-027 Single Family Residential TR# 30030 9 1.00 $427.32
653-760-028 Single Family Residential TR# 30030 10 1.00 $427.32
653-760-029 Single Family Residential TR# 30030 11 1.00 $427.32
653-760-030 Single Family Residential TR# 30030 12 1.00 $427.32
653-760-031 Single Family Residential TR# 30030 13 1.00 $427.32
653-760-032 Single Family Residential TR# 30030 14 1.00 $427.32
653-760-033 Single Family Residential TR# 30030 15 1.00 $427.32
653-770-034 Single Family Residential TR# 30030 16 1.00 $427.32
16.00 $6,837.12
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Engineer's Keport Fiscal Year 2003/2004
Boulders/Shepherd Lane
Landscaping and Lighting District
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