Cathedral City Annexation
and Revenue Measure
Study Session
February 9, 2022
Where We Have Been
Key Take Aways
• 2017 City initiates annexation discussion with DRD
• 2018 Council and District Board agree to move forward enter MOU • 2019 DRD/City engage project consultant team prepare 2020 election • Public opinion polling conducted
• DRD Masterplan Survey conducted
• Preparing for initial public awareness informational campaign • City expands scope of services requested of DRD
• 2020 COVID-19 hits and City/DRD pull the plug on the election. • Public Opinion Poll
• Pre pandemic support was right at 66% with public outreach • Support was consistent from $99 - $129 per EDU
• Masterplan Survey
• Strong support for a community recreation center
• Not included in initial public opinion polling
Project Update
Where We Are Now
Key Take Aways
• 2021 DRD/City staff reengage in annexation discussion • Council includes project in strategic planning
• DRD Request revised numbers from consultant for increased scope • August presentations to commission and council - support • DRD reengages project consultant team – in good faith • DRD prepares and Board approved updated MOU with the City • DRD/City staff have engaged in ongoing planning discussions with consultant team
• 2022 Consultant team is actively working on project
• Public Opinion Poll being prepared
• First public awareness mailer being prepared
• Rates and methods being discussed
Project Update - Continued
• Preparation for the November 2022 Election is underway • Updated MOU needs to be approved by City Council
No
Yes
Where Are We Going
• February/March – Public Opinion Polling
• April/May 2022 - Launch Public Information and Stake Holder Outreach
• June 2022 – Continue Outreach and Finalize
Resolution/Measure/ Initiate LAFCO Process
• July/August 2022 – Board Decision/Action/Submit LAFCO Application (DRD Applicant)
• September 2022 – Public Hearing (LAFCO)
• October 2022 – Annexation Protest Hearing (LAFCO)
• November 2022 – Election/Annexation
• December 2022 – Bond Issuance can proceed
• June 2023 – CFD placed on Tax Rolls
• January 2024 – First Tax Proceeds Disbursed to Desert Recreation District
Project Update - Continued
LAFCO ProcessCFD Process
CFD Formation and Public Outreach
CFD Bond Issuance
Project Cost – MOU
Total FY21/22 FY22/23
NBS Project Management $13,500 $9,000 $4,500
NBS Special Tax Consulting 31,000 27,000 4,000
TBWBH Outreach 80,749 50,125 30,625
FM3 Polling 67,750 35,750 32,000
NHA Advisors Municipal Advising 17,500 15,000 2,500
Total $210,499 $136,875 $73,625
Total FY21/22 FY 22/23
NBS Bond Issuance Disclosure $17,000 $0 $17,000
NHA Advisors Municipal Advising 59,250 $0 59,250
Total $76,250 $0 $76,250
Subtotal $286,749 $136,875 $149,875
Other Costs
Total FY21/22 FY 22/23
Registrar $32,000 $0 $32,000
LAFCO 20,000 20,000 0
Jones Hall Legal 55,000 20,000 35,000
$107,000 $40,000 $67,000
Grand Total $393,749 $176,875 $216,875
3-way Partnership
Tentative Schedule
Pool Programming
• Swimming Lessons
• Open Recreational Swimming
• Lap Swimming
• Water Exercise Classes
• Water Polo
• Team Swimming
• Cathedral City – Funding Partner
• Palm Springs Unified School District – Facilities Partner • Desert Recreation District – Service Partnerhere.
• Lifeguard Training - Spring Break
• Summer Session – June 8- August 2, 2022
• DRD use – 6am -12pm, 2pm-4pm, after 7pm for events
• PSUSD use - 12:30-1:30 and 4pm-7pm
Aquatics in Cathedral City