Colton City Council
June 18, 2024

in strategic locations that are currently underserved, ensuring that key entry and exit points, high- traffic areas, and regions with higher crime rates are under constant observation. This broad er coverage will aid in the rapid identification and tracking of vehicles involved in criminal activities, thereby improving response times and crime solvability.

Moreover, expanding the ALPR program aligns with the department’s commitment to leveraging technology to enhance law enforcement capabilities. The new cameras will integrate seamlessly with the existing system, ensuring a unified and efficient approach to monitoring. The increased data collected from these additional cameras will also enhance the department’s ability to identify potential hotspots for criminal activity.

The purchase of four additional ALPR cameras represents strategic investment in the City’s safety infrastructure. By covering more areas, the police department will be bett er equipped to deter crime, respond quickly to incidents, and provide a safer environment for all.

This contract, combined with the previous contract, exceeds the City Manager’s authority for approval. Therefore staff is recommending that City Council approve the additional contract for the additional cameras.

FISCAL IMPACTS

Sufficient appropriations are available in the adopted Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget for the purchase of four additional ALPR cameras in General Fund Police Administration Software/Licensing/Support Account Number 100-6070-6071-2315-0000-000.

ALTERNATIVES

Provide alternative direction to staff.

ATTACHMENT

1. Colton PD Flock Safety Quote (4) Falcons (002)
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Flock Safety + CA - Colton PD
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Flock Group Inc.
1170 Howell Mill Rd, Suite 210
Atlanta, GA 30318
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MAIN CONTACT:

Jake Sherman
[email protected]
8187467444

Created Date: 04/30/2024
Expiration Date: 12/15/2023
Quote Number: Q-53037
PO Number:

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Attachment: Colton PD Flock Safety Quote (4) Falcons (002) (4554 : Purchase - Flock Cameras) Budgetary Quote
This document is for informational purposes only. Pricing is subject to change.

Bill To: 650 N La Cadena Dr Colton, California 92324 Ship To: 650 N La Cadena Dr Colton, California 92324 Billing Company Name: CA - Colton PD Subscription Term: 24 Months Billing Contact Name: Payment Terms: Net 30
Billing Email Address: Retention Period: 30 Days
Billing Phone: Billing Frequency: Annual Plan - First Year Invoiced at Signing.

Hardware and Software Products
Annual recurring amounts over subscription term
Item Cost Quantity Total
Flock Safety Platform $12,000.00
Flock Safety Flock OS
FlockOS ™ - Essentials Included 1 Included
Flock Safety LPR Products
Flock Safety Falcon ® Included 4 Included
Professional Services and One Time Purchases
Item Cost Quantity Total
One Time Fees
Flock Safety Professional Services
Professional Services - Standard
Implementation Fee $650.00 4 $2,600.00
Subtotal Year 1: $14,600.00
Annual Recurring Subtotal: $12,000.00
Estimated Tax: $0.00
Contract Total: $26,600.00
Taxes shown above are provided as an estimate. Actual taxes are the responsibility ofthe Customer. This is not an invoice – this document is a non-binding proposal for informational purposes only. Pricing is subject to change.

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Year 1
At Contract Signing $14,600.00
Annual Recurring after Year 1 $12,000.00
Contract Total $26,600.00
*Tax not included

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Product and Services Description

Flock Safety Platform Items Product Description
Flock Safety Falcon ® An infrastructure-free license plate reader camera that utilizes Vehicle Fingerprint® technology to capture vehicular attributes.

One-Time Fees Service Description
Installation on existing
infrastructure
One-time Professional Services engagement. Includes site & safety assessment, camera setup & testing, and shipping & handling in accordance with the Flock Safety Advanced Implementation Service Brief.

Professional Services -
Standard Implementation Fee
One-time Professional Services engagement. Includes site and safety assessment, camera setup and testing, and shipping and handling in accordance with the Flock Safety Standard Implementation Service Brief.

Professional Services -
Advanced Implementation Fee
One-time Professional Services engagement. Includes site & safety assessment, camera setup & testing, and shipping & handling in accordance with the Flock Safety Advanced Implementation Service Brief.

FlockOS Features & Description

FlockOS Features Description
Community Network Access
The ability to request direct access to feeds from privately owned Flock Safety Falcon® LPR cameras located in neighborhoods, schools, and businesses in your community, significantly increasing actionable evidence that clears cases.

Unlimited Users Unlimited users for FlockOS
State Network (License Plate Lookup Only) Allows agencies to look up license plates on all cameras opted into the Flock Safety network within your state.

Nationwide Network (License Plate Lookup Only)
With the vast Flock Safety sharing network, law enforcement agencies no longer have to rely on just their devices alone. Agencies can leverage a nationwide system boasting 10 billion additional plate reads per month to amplify the potential to collect vital evidence in otherwise dead-end investigations.

Law Enforcement Network Access The ability to request direct access to evidence detection devices from Law Enforcement agencies outside of your jurisdiction.

Time & Location Based Search Search full, partial, and temporary plates by time at particular device locations License Plate Lookup Look up specific license plate location history captured on Flock devices Vehicle Fingerprint Search
Search footage using Vehicle Fingerprint™ technology. Access vehicle type, make, color, license plate state, missing / covered plates, and other unique features like bumper stickers, decals, and roof racks.

Insights & Analytics Reporting tool to help administrators manage their LPR program with device performance data, user and network audits, plate read reports, hot list alert reports, event logs, and outcome reports.

ESRI Based Map Interface Map-based interface that consolidates all data streams and the locations of each connected asset, enabling greater situational awareness and a common operating picture.

Real-Time NCIC Alerts on Flock ALPR Cameras
Receive automated alerts when vehicles entered into established databases for missing and wanted persons are detected, including the FBI’s National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) databases.

Unlimited Custom Hot Lists Ability to add a suspect’s license plate to a custom list and get alerted when it passes by a Flock camera

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ITEM NO. 11

STAFF REPORT

DATE: JUNE 18, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BILL SMITH, CITY MANAGER
PREPARED BY: BRIAN DICKINSON, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 16, 2024 TO APPROVE

AND ADOPT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS TO INITIATE

PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR

LANDSCAPE LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT I FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025, RESOLUTION NO. R-53-24, R-54-24, AND R-55-24.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action:

Approve and adopt the following resolutions to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for Landscape Lighting and Maintenance District I for Fiscal Year 2024/2025:

1. Resolution No. R-53-24, Initiating Proceedings for LLMD I;

2. Resolution No. R-54-24, Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Report for LLMD I;

3. Resolution No. R -55-24, Intention to Set the Public Hearing date regarding this matter for July 16, 2024 for LLMD I.

BACKGROUND

In compliance with the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, the City Council formed a Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District (LLMD). Currently, there are two (2) Landscape Lighting and Maintenance Districts within the City of Colton. Each District provides the services of maintaining lighting, landscaping, and all applicable facilities within its boundaries.

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Within the LLMD District I, there are five (5) zones (See Exhibit A f or locations). A variable amount is levied in each zone based on the benefit each property type (residential, industrial or commercial) receives; a single family residence is used as the basic unit of assessment and is assessed an Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU) of 1.00. In addition to the EBU, the other determining factor in establishing each zone’s corresponding assessment is the acreage of each parcel. The costs associated with maintaining the improvements within each zone are distributed to the parcels within the zone in proportional benefit received by those parcels. Only parcels that directly benefit from the improvements are assessed.

On June 18, 2013, the City Council determined that street lighting charges be excluded from both LLMD Districts and be considered as part of the City wide services as a matter of public safety.

For irrigation water service charges, Council approved a reduction of cost that is proportional to shared public areas (i.e. medians, parks and other publicly accessible areas that are in the LLMD service areas) to allow the District to catch up on lingering maintenance issues. The common area is approximately 38% of total LLMD areas. The cost of City owned utilities expense for Fiscal Year 2024/25 is approximately $63,000 for both electricity and water.

ISSUES/ANALYSIS

The Preliminary Engineer’s Report for FY 2024/2025 is available for review at the City Clerk’s Office. The Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget does not reflect any levy changes to the five (5) zones located within the District (Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8). When the zones were originally set up, they were assigned these specific zone numbers and to ensure consistency throughout multiple documentation, this zone numbering system has remained in place. Staff is recommending that the City Council authorize the City of Colton Electric and Water continue to provide electric and water services and these costs be excluded from the District expenses for the upcoming fiscal year in a same manner as previously approve d. West Valley Water District (WVWD) provides water service in the western part of the City of Colton. The LLMD will continue to incur the cost of water provided by WVWD in LLMD I, Zone 8.

The LLMD I assessment rate was established in 1980s and has not been adjusted since. Only the Zone 3 Annexation area has an inflator of 3% per year. Since the LLMD I was formed without an inflator clause, the rates cannot be increased to meet the service costs without voter approval for each defined district/zon e. The cost of operation and contract services continue to escalate especially after the 2015 California Statewide prevailing wage requirements. Although our revenue is barely able to cover the expenses, in consideration of future cost escalation, Council may consider reassessing the LLMD levy rates in order for the City of Colton to continue to provide the landscape maintenance services throughout the City.

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If authorized, the resolution attached to this report will be advertised in the local newspaper to inform the community that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., for the LLMD I Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Engineer’s Report.

FISCAL IMPACTS

The Preliminary Engineer’s Report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk a s prescribed by law and identifies the LLMD I operating budget for FY 2024/2025 to be $307,758. The LLMD I revenue for FY 2024/2025 is estimated at $334,167.

ALTERNATIVES

1. Provide alternative direction to staff.

ATTACHMENT

1. Exhibit A - LLMD I Map

2. Exhibit B - Reso. No. R-53-24 - Initiating Proceedings LLMD I (24-25)

3. Exhibit C - Reso. No. R-54-24 - Approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report LLMD I (24- 25)

4. Exhibit D - Reso. No. R-55-24 - Intention to Set the PH for LLMD I (24-25) 11 Packet Pg. 477

Exhibit A

LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT I
MAP

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Exhibit B

Resolution No. R-53-24

INITIATING PROCEEDINGS

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RESOLUTION NO. R-53-24

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON,

CALIFORNIA INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF

ASSESSMENTS FOR THE COLTON LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. I FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025.

WHEREAS, the City of Colton (“City”) is a municipal corporation duly organized and existing pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of California, and;

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Colton, California has, by previous Resolutions, formed the Colton Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. I (“District”) 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 (“Act”), that provides for levy and collection of assessments by the County of San Bernardino for the City of Colton to pay the maintenance and services of landscaping, and all appurtenant facilities and operations related thereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

1. The description of the District boundary and the Zones therein are outlined in the Engineer’s Report and by reference is made part of this Resolution. The District consists of five (5) Benefit Zones. The District is designated as “Colton Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. I.”

2. The improvements within the District include but are not limited to: turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, irrigation systems, ornamental lighting, entry monuments, drainag e systems, and associated appurtenances. The Engineer’s Report describes all new improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements.

3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall enter the same in the book of original Resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of said City, in the minutes of the meeting at which Resolution is passed and adopted.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18th DAY OF JUNE 2024.

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Frank J. Navarro
Mayor
ATTEST:

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Stephanie M. Vargas
Deputy City Clerk

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Exhibit C

Resolution No. R-54-24

APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORT

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RESOLUTION NO. R-54-24

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE COLTON LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. I FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025.

WHEREAS, the City of Colton (“City”) is a municipal corporation duly organized and existing pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of California, and;

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Colton, California has, by previous Resolutions, ordered the preparation of th e Fiscal Year 202 4/2025: Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (“Engineer’s Report”) for the Colton Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. I (“District”) 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 (“Act”), and;

WHEREAS, there has now been presented to this City Council the Engineer’s Report as required by Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 22566 of said Act, and;

WHEREAS, this City Council has examined and reviewed the Engineer’s 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 satisfied that the assessments, have been spread in accordance with the special benefits received from the improvements, operation, maintenance and services to be performed within each Benefit Zone of the District, as set forth in said Engineer’s Report.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:

1. The above recitals are true and correct.

2. That the Engineer’s Report as presented, consists of the following:
 A Description of Improvements (Plans & Specifications).  The Annual Budget (Costs and Expenses of Services, Operations and Maintenance)  A Description of the Method of Apportionment resulting in an Assessment Rate per Levy Unit for each said District for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
 District Assessment Diagrams showing the exterior boundaries of the Assess ment District and/or the Benefit Zones therein.
 The Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Assessment Collection Roll with the proposed assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel.

3. The Engineer’s Report is hereby approved on a preliminary basis pending a public hearing, and ordered to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection.

4. That 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 Engineer’s Report.

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5. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall enter the same in the book of original Resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of said City, in the minutes of the meeting at which Resolution is passed and adopted.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18th DAY OF JUNE 2024.

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Frank J. Navarro
Mayor
ATTEST:

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Stephanie M. Vargas
Deputy City Clerk

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Landscape and Lighting Maintenance
District No. I

2024/2025 ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT

Intent Meeting: June 18, 2024
Public Hearing: July 16, 2024

ENGINEER'S REPORT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. OVERVIEW 1
A. INTRODUCTION 1
B. COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT LEGISLATION 2
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT 3
A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT AND SERVICES 3
B. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT 4
C. DISTRICT ZONES AND SPECIFIC AREAS OF IMPROVEMENTS 5
D. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE DISTRICT 9
III. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 9
A. GENERAL 9
B. BENEFIT ANALYSIS 10
C. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY 10
D. ASSESSMENT RANGE FORMULA 14
IV. DISTRICT BUDGETS 16
A. DESCRIPTION OF BUDGET ITEMS 16
B. DISTRICT BUDGET
APPENDIX A – DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS A-19
APPENDIX B – 2024/2025 COLLECTION ROLL B-1

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I. OVERVIEW
A. INTRODUCTION
The City of Colton (“City”) annually levies and collects special assessments in order to provide financing for maintenance, servicing , and operation of the improvements within the existing Landscape and Lig hting Maintenance District No. I (“District”). The District was formed and is levied annually pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”) and is in compliance with the substantive and procedural requiremen ts of the California State Constitution, Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”).

The Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (“Report”) describes the District, any changes to the District, and the proposed assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. The assessments are based on the historical and estimated costs necessary to maintain the improvements that provide a direct and special benefit to properties within the District. The District includes five distinct Benefit Zones (“Zones”). The improvements within the District an d the corresponding costs are budgeted and assessed separately for each Zone, including all expenditures, deficits, surpluses, revenues, and reserves.

For the purposes of this Report, the word “parcel” refers to an individual property assigned its own Ass essor’s Parcel Number by the San Bernardino County Assessor’s Office. The San Bernardino County Auditor/Controller uses Assessor’s Parcel Numbers and specific Fund Numbers to identify properties assessed for special district benefit assessments on the tax roll.

On July 17, 2007 the City conducted a property owner protest ballot relating to the addition of Zone 3 improvements and the addition of an inflator to the Zone 3 assessment formula, as well as the annexation of Tract 16912 to Zone 3. At the public hearing, the tabulation of the owner protest ballots did not result in a majority protest regarding any of the ballot issues.

At a noticed annual Public Hearing, the City Council will accept all public comments and written protests regarding the Distric t and the annual levy of assessments. Upon conclusion of the Public Hearing, the City Council will consider all public comments and review the Report. The City Council may order amendments to the Report or confirm the Report as submitted. Following final approval of the Report and confirmation of the assessments the Council will, by Resolution, order the improvements to be made and confirm the levy and collection of assessments pursuant to the 1972 Act. The assessments as

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approved will be submitted to the San Bernardino County Auditor/Controller to be included on the property tax roll for each parcel.

B. COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT LEGISLATION
On November 5, 1996, California voters approved Proposition 218. The provisions of Proposition 218 are now contained in the California Constitutional Articles XIIIC and XIIID.

Pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5, certain existing assessments (those that existed on or before November 6, 1996) are exempt from the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID S ection 4 and property owner balloting for the existing assessments is not required until such time that such assessments are increased. Specifically:
 The improvements and the annual assessments for maintaining local improvements within Zones 2, 4, 5, and 8 were part of the original conditions of development and approved by the property owner of record at that time. Therefore, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5(b), the existing assessments were approved by all the property owners at the time the assessment was created (originally imposed pursuant to a 100% landowner petition) and as such, the existing assessment amounts are exempt from the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4.  The City’s legal counsel also determined that the District’s existing assessments for Zones 2, 4, 5, and 8 were for the maintenance of specific street related improvements (median and parkway landscaping and street lighting) and these improvements are part of the overall street improvements. Therefore, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5(a), the portion of the existing assessment used exclusively for street maintenance are also considered exempt from the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4.

In compliance with the provisions of the Article XIIID, the City conducted a property owner protest ballot proceeding for the annexation of Tract 16912 and the proposed levy of a new assessment range formula for Zone 3. In conjunction with this ballot proceeding, the City Council conduct ed a noticed public hearing to consider public testimonies, comments and written protests regarding the formation of the District. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, property owner protest ballots received were opened and tabulated to determine whether a majority protest existed (ballots were weighted based on assessment amounts).

Since a majority protest did not exist for the proposed assessments and the assessment range formula presented and described herein, the City Council, by

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resolution, confirme d the results of the ballot tabulation. The City Council approved the annexation, ordered the formation of the annexation, and approved the assessment diagram and levy and collection of assessments.

All assessments approved by the City Council have been prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act for the Zones formed prior to November 6, 1996 and are in compliance with the provisions of Article XIIID and the 1972 Act for zones and annexations formed after 1996.

II. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT
A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT AND SERVICES
The District provides maintenance, servicing , and operation of landscape and lighting improvements and associated appurtenances located within the public right-of-ways and dedicated landscape easements, within the District. The District’s five Zones have specific improvements and services that provide a special and direct benefit to the parcels within the respective Zones. Originally Zone 3 (La Loma Hills) consisted of the parcels located southeast of the Santa Ana River and west of State Highway No. 215. Initially, the improvements associated with Zone 3 included only the entry monument on La Cadena Drive, north of Maryknoll Drive, and the parkways, islands, and medians extending northerly from the entry monument. Since the entry monument improvement is considered to provide a large degree of general benefit to the City and the public at large, the costs to maintain this improvement are paid from the City’s General Fund and no assessment has been levied against properties w ithin the Zone for costs associated with the maintenance of the monument. Since the formation of Zone 3, additional improvements have been made along S. La Cadena which provide a direct benefit to the parcels within Zone 3 and the developing tract along Rosedale Avenue, Tract 16912.

All parcels identified as being within a Zone share in both the cost and the benefits of the improvements. The costs associated with the improvements are equitably spread among all benefiting parcels within that Zone and onl y parcels that receive special benefit from the improvements are assessed.

Landscape and lighting improvements provided by the District are located within the public street right -of-ways, easements, parkways, and medians. These improvements may include b ut are not limited to turf; ground cover; shrubs; trees; irrigation systems; ornamental lighting; entry monuments; drainage systems; street lighting; and associated appurtenances. The costs associated with these improvements include all necessary service, operations, administration, and maintenance required to keep the above -mentioned improvements in a healthy, vigorous, and satisfactory working condition. The

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City may utilize both City personnel and the services of landscape maintenance contractors for a ll regularly scheduled landscape maintenance. The specific locations of improvements within each Zone are described in the following section.

B. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT
As applicable or may be applicable to this proposed District, the 1972 A ct defines improvements to mean one or any combination of the following:
 The installation or planting of landscaping.
 The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
 The installation or construction of public lighting facilities.  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, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.
 The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing.  The acquisition of any existing i mprovement otherwise authorized pursuant to this section.

Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
 The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment;
 The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices;
 Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments;  Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services;  Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements;

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 Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to Section 22662.5.
 Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.

The 1972 Act defines "Maintain" or "maintenance" to mean furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including:
 Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.  Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
 The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste.  The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

C. DISTRICT ZONES AND SPECIFIC AREAS OF IMPROVEMENTS

Zone 2: Cooley Ranch lies generally east of the Santa Ana River and northwest of Barton Road. The areas of improvement within Zone 2 include:
 Washington Street medians and northerly and northwesterly parkways from approximately 150 feet southwest of Santo Antonio Drive to Mt. Vernon Avenue, excluding the parkway along old Camping World frontage.  Mt. Vernon Avenue medians and easterly parkways: from approximately 350 feet north of Washington Street to north of the county flood channel; and from approximately 300 feet north of Cooley Drive to the Santa Ana River.
 Cooley Drive medians and northerly and westerly parkwa ys: from Mt.

Vernon Avenue to approximately 800 feet north of Via Venita; and from approximately 800 feet north of Via Venita on both sides of flood channel east to end of landscaping.
 Cooley Drive medians and southerly and westerly parkways: from Cooley Lane to State Highway 215 East.
 Cooley Drive westerly parkway from Cooley Lane south to the flood channel.

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 Cooley Drive median from Barton Road to flood channel and south of Cooley Lane.
 Cooley Lane, both the northerly and southerly parkways from Cisco Stre et to Cooley Drive and the southerly parkways from Cameron Street to Hunts Lane.
 Beech Lane median from Cooley Lane to Cherrywood Lane.  Elm Drive median from Cherrywood Drive to Cottonwood Drive.  Aspen Lane median from Torrey Pines Drive to Oak Glen Lane.  Ashwood Lane median from Oak Glen Lane to Cooley Drive.  Clear Creek Lane southerly parkway from Forest Drive to Oak Glen Lane.  Barton Road southerly parkways from Cooley Drive to Hunts Lane.  Hunts Lane westerly parkways from Cooley Lane to Stewart Street.  Colunga Street parkway adjacent to lot 54, Tract 14404-1.  Cameron Street parkways adjacent to Lots 56 and 60, Tract 14404 -1.  The Rich Dauer Park located south of Cottonwood Drive, north of Sugar Pine Lane, and west of Torrey Pines Drive.
 The Park Site east of Cooley Drive and south of Duron Street.  The entry monument on Barton Road and east of Mojave Drive.  “M” Street parkways from La Cadena Drive to Mount Vernon Avenue.  Clear Creek southerly parkways from Forest Drive to Barton Road.

Zone 3: La Loma Hills includes the parcels southeast of the Santa Ana River and west of State Highway No. 215 and Tract 16912 located along Rosedale Avenue. Improvements within Zone 3 include:
 La Cadena Drive parkways and Medians from Interstate 215 to Valley Blvd. , not includi ng medians and parkways between Palm Ave. and Litton Ave. (Grand Terrace city limit).
 Existing and future improvements along South La Cadena Drive between Tropica Rancho Rd. and Maryknoll Drive.
 Existing and future improvements along Rosedale Avenue between La Loma Avenue and Shirley Court.

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 Maintenance of landscaping and irrigation system for parkways and medians extending along the 812-foot right-of-way along Rosedale Avenue.

Zone 4: Old Colton is the area generally north of Valley Boulevard and east of Meridian Avenue. Improvements within Zone 4 include:
 Grand Avenue westerly parkway and landscaping easement from Citrus Street to Johnston Street.
 Citrus Avenue northerly parkways and landscaping easement Grand Avenue to approximately 350 feet west of Teresa Avenue.  Citrus Avenue northerly parkway from Macy Avenue to Grand Avenue.  The southerly parkways and landscaping easement on Citrus Avenue from Macy Avenue to approximately 350 feet west of Teresa Avenue.  Common Area beginning at the terminus of Rudy Oli veras Court and extending north easterly parallel to Award Drive to the boundary between the City of Colton and the County of San Bernardino.
 Fairway Drive northerly parkway from Sperry Drive easterly to the Lytle Cajon Flood Control Channel.
 Fairway Drive southerly parkway from approximately 625 feet west of Crossroads Aqueduct to approximately 195 feet east of Crossroads Drive and approximately 890 linear feet of frontage along I-10 freeway.  Fairway Drive northerly parkway from approximately 250 feet west of Award Drive to approximately 230 feet east of Award Drive and the open space area approximately six (6) acres west of and associated with tract 15480.

This area also includes the Scenic Drive Southerly parkway that extends from midway between North Io wa Avenue and Kansas Avenue to the boundary between the City of Colton and the County of San Bernardino.  The westerly third of Davis Park along Theresa Avenue between Kimberly Avenue and Laurel Street.

Zone 5: Reche Canyon includes parcels south of Barton Road on either side of the Reche Channel. Improvements within Zone 5 include:
 The southwesterly slopes on Prado Lane, along Hidden Valley Lane and the tract frontage (Lot A, Tract 12197).
 Prado Park southwest of the intersection of Prado Lane and Hidden Va lley Lane.
 Prado Lane entry area north side slopes (Lot C of Tract 12197) and the median west of Prado Lane/Hidden Valley intersection.

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 Reche Canyon Road southwesterly parkways from Pepper Tree Lane to approximately 200 feet southeast of Gunnison Way, and the entry monuments located within the parkway at Topanga Way and Gunnison Way.

Zone 8: West Valley lies generally north of Interstate 10 Freeway and west of Pepper Avenue. In Fiscal Year 2002/2003 certain territory was detached from Zone 8. This detach ed territory includes areas South of Randall Avenue and west of John Juarez Way and North of San Bernardino Avenue/Olive Street and east of Pepper Avenue. Improvements within Zone 8 include:
 Sandlewood Road median between Sycamore Avenue and Cherry Tree Road.
 Sycamore Avenue easterly parkways and landscaping easement from approximately 250 feet south of Sandlewood Road to approximately 350 feet north of Sandlewood Road.
 Indigo Avenue median between San Bernardino Avenue and Sago Palm Road.
 San Bernardino A venue northerly parkways from approximately 450 feet west of Indigo Avenue to approximately 120 feet east of Agua Caliente Lane.
 Eucalyptus Avenue easterly parkways and adjacent landscaping easements: from San Bernardino Avenue to approximately 100 feet no rth of De Carmen Drive; and from approximately 100 feet south of West Admiralty Street to approximately 500 feet north of West Admiralty Street.  Eucalyptus Avenue westerly parkways and adjacent landscaping easements: from approximately 100 feet south of W est Admiralty Street to approximately 100 feet north of Westwind Street; and from approximately 100 feet south of Date Tree Road to approximately 100 feet south of West Admiralty Street.
 Pepper Avenue westerly parkway from Station Drive to approximately 60 0 feet north and Station Drive.
 Pepper Avenue medians from West San Bernardino Avenue to Valley Boulevard.
 Pepper Avenue parkways from Randall Avenue to Station Drive.  Station Drive entrance, medians, and northerly parkway from Iron Horse Drive to Pepper Avenue.
 Meridian Avenue westerly parkways and landscaping easements adjacent to Tracts 14158 and 14159.

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 Various interior parkways and easements within Tracts 14158 and 14159.  Valley Boulevard medians from Sycamore Avenue to Wildrose Avenue.

D. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE DISTRICT
Modifications to the District structure could include but are not limited to changes or expansion of the improvements or services provided; addition of new service; addition or deletion of Zones; restructuring of the current Zones including annexations; or revisions in the method of apportionment. Any such changes will comply, if required, with the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution.

Any change to the assessment appl ied to a particular parcel is the result of changes in development or land use changes and not the method of apportionment or assessment rates.

III. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
A. GENERAL
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of public lights, landscaping and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit:

“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment 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 rece ived by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.”

The formula used for calculating assessments in each Zone of the District therefore reflects the composition of the parcels, and the improvements provided, to fairly apportion the Zone costs based on benefit to each parcel in that Zone.

In addition, pursuant to the Article XIIID Section 4, a parcel’s assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel and provides that only special benefits may be assessed.

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B. BENEFIT ANALYSIS
The method of apportionment (method of assessment) is based on the premise that each assessed parcel receives special benefit from the improvements maintained and funded by the assessments. Specifically, the assessments for Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8 fund the annual maintenance and service costs of local landscape improvements installed in connection with the development of the parcels assessed within each Zone. The desirability of properties within each Zone is enhanced by the presence of well -maintained lighting and landscaping improvements.

The annual assessments outlined in this Report are based on the special benefits properties receive from the improvements and the estimated costs to provide all necessary maintenance, serv ice, operation, and administration required each year to keep these improvements in a healthy, vigorous, and satisfactory condition. The special benefits the improvements provide are:

 Improved aesthetic appeal of properties within the Zones providing a positive representation of the area.
 Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate green space and landscaping.
 Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, and dust and debris control.
 Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the Zones resulting from well-maintained improvements associated with the properties.  Reduced criminal activity and property-related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties in the Zones through well -maintained surroundings and amenities.
 Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels within the Zones by moderating temperatures, providing oxygenation and attenuating noise.

All of the preceding special benefits contribute to a specific enhancement and desirability of each of the assessed parcels within the Zones.

C. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
Equivalent Benefit Units:

To assess benefits equitably, it is necessary to relate the different type of parcel improvements to each other. The Equivalent Benefit Unit method of apportionment uses the single -family home as the basic unit of assessment. A

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single-family residence (“SFR”) is assigned one (1) Equivalent Benefit Unit (“EBU”). Every other land -use is assigned EBU’s based on an assessment formula that equate s the property’s specific development status, type of development (land-use), and size of the property, as compared to a SFR.

The EBU method of apportioning benefit is typically seen as the most appropriate and equitable assessment methodology for calcula ting benefit in districts formed under the 1972 Act, as the benefit to each parcel is apportioned as a function of land-use type, size and development.

Each parcel is assigned a weighting factor known as a Benefit Unit Factor (“BUF”) based on its land us e. The parcel's BUF, multiplied by its acres or units (“Ac/Un”), determines the parcel’s EBU.

Parcel BUF x Acre/Unit = Parcel’s EBU

The following table provides the weighting factors applied to the various land -use types to determine each parcel’s EBU in each of the District Zones.

Property Type Land Use
Code
Benefit
Unit Factor Multiplier
Commercial Developed COM 6.00 Per Acre*
Industrial Developed IND 4.00 Per Acre*
Single Family Residential SFR 1.00 Per Unit
Multifamily Residential MFR 0.70 Per Unit
Mobile Home Park MHP 1.00 Per Unit
Commercial Vacant CMV 0.30 Per Acre*
Industrial Vacant INV 0.30 Per Acre*
Single Family Vacant SFV 0.30 Per Acre*
Multifamily Vacant MFV 0.30 Per Acre*
Under-Developed Commercial UDC 2.00 Per Acre*
Under-Developed Residential UDR 1.00 Per Unit

For an equitable spreading of the improvement costs, all parcels are assigned at least the minimum EBU that corresponds to the respective property type or one (1) EBU, whichever is less. For example:
 All Vacant proper ties (commercial, industrial, multi -family and single-family) less than one (1) acre, are assigned 0.30 EBU, which is the minimum EBU for these land uses.
 Developed Commercial property less than 0.17 acres is assigned a minimum of 1.00 EBU, all other deve loped
commercial parcels are assessed at 6.0 times their acreage.

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Properties that have specific development restrictions or unique land use issues may be treated as special cases. These parcels are reviewed on an individual basis and may be assigned an EBU that reflects their unique circumstances and estimated special benefit from the improvements.

The Total Equivalent Benefit Units in a Zone is the sum of all parcels’ individual EBU’s that receive benefit from the improvements in that Zone.

Total Balance to Levy per Zone / Total EBU per Zone = Levy per EBU per Zone

Parcel EBU x Levy per EBU = Parcel Levy Amount

The following tables provide sample levy calculations for various property types in the Zones demonstrating the EBU method of apportionment and the maximum assessment rate for each Zone.

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SAMPLE LEVY CALCULATIONS
(Ac/Un — represents the appropriate Acreage or Units)

Zone 2 Cooley Ranch
Property Type
Use
Code BUF X Ac/Un =
Parcel
EBU X
Maximum
Levy/EBU =
Levy
Amount
Commercial Developed COM 6.00 X 1.50 = 9.00 X $52.82 = $475.38 Industrial Developed IND 4.00 X 1.50 = 6.00 X $52.82 = $316.92 Single Family Residential SFR 1.00 X 1.00 = 1.00 X $52.82 = $52.82 Multi Family Residential MFR 0.70 X 20.00 = 14.00 X $52.82 = $739.48 Commercial Vacant CMV 0.30 X 1.75 = 0.52 X $52.82 = $27.47 Single Family Vacant SFV 0.30 X 1.00 = 0.30 X $52.82 = $15.85

Zone 3 La Loma Hills
Property Type
Use
Code BUF X Ac/Un =
Parcel
EBU X
Maximum
Levy/EBU =
Levy
Amount
Commercial Developed COM 6.00 X 1.50 = 9.00 X $323.23 = $2,909.07 Industrial Developed IND 4.00 X 1.50 = 6.00 X $323.23 = $1,939.38 Single Family Residential SFR 1.00 X 1.00 = 1.00 X $323.23 = $ 323.23 Multi Family Residential MFR 0.70 X 20.00 = 14.00 X $323.23 = $4,525.22 Commercial Vacant CMV 0.30 X 1.75 = 0.52 X $323.23 = $ 169.70 Single Family Vacant SFV 0.30 X 1.00 = 0.30 X $323.23 = $ 96.97

The Maximum Assessment for Zone 3 is equal to the initial assessment rate of $195.56 per EBU approved by Zone 3 property owne rs, and commencing with FY 2008/2009 the maximum assessment c ould b e increased annually up to three percent (3%).

Zone 4 Old Colton
Property Type
Use
Code BUF X Ac/Un =
Parcel
EBU X
Maximum
Levy/EBU =
Levy
Amount
Commercial Developed COM 6.00 X 1.50 = 9.00 X $56.26 = $506.34 Industrial Developed IND 4.00 X 1.50 = 6.00 X $56.26 = $337.56 Single Family Residential SFR 1.00 X 1.00 = 1.00 X $56.26 = $56.26 Multi Family Residential MFR 0.70 X 20.00 = 14.00 X $56.26 = $787.64 Commercial Vacant CMV 0.30 X 1.75 = 0.52 X $56.26 = $29.26 Single Family Vacant SFV 0.30 X 1.00 = 0.30 X $56.26 = $16.88

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Zone 5 Reche Canyon
Property Type
Use
Code BUF X Ac/Un =
Parcel
EBU X
Maximum
Levy/EBU =
Levy
Amount
Commercial Developed COM 6.00 X 1.50 = 9.00 X $53.46 = $481.14 Industrial Developed IND 4.00 X 1.50 = 6.00 X $53.46 = $320.76 Single Family Residential SFR 1.00 X 1.00 = 1.00 X $53.46 = $53.46 Multi Family Residential MFR 0.70 X 20.00 = 14.00 X $53.46 = $748.44 Commercial Vacant CMV 0.30 X 1.75 = 0.52 X $53.46 = $27.79 Single Family Vacant SFV 0.30 X 1.00 = 0.30 X $53.46 = $16.03

Zone 8 West Valley
Property Type
Use
Code BUF X Ac/Un =
Parcel
EBU X
Maximum
Levy/EBU =
Levy
Amount
Commercial Developed COM 6.00 X 1.50 = 9.00 X $104.38 = $939.42 Industrial Developed IND 4.00 X 1.50 = 6.00 X $104.38 = $626.28 Single Family Residential SFR 1.00 X 1.00 = 1.00 X $104.38 = $104.38 Multi Family Residential MFR 0.70 X 20.00 = 14.00 X $104.38 = $1,461.32 Commercial Vacant CMV 0.30 X 1.75 = 0.52 X $104.38 = $54.27 Single Family Vacant SFV 0.30 X 1.00 = 0.30 X $104.38 = $31.31

D. ASSESSMENT RANGE FORMULA
Zone 3 Only
Any new or increased assessment requires certain noticing and meeting requirements by law. Prior to the passage of Proposition 218 (Californ ia Constitution Articles XIIIC and XIIID), legislative changes in the Brown Act defined a "new or increased assessment" to exclude certain conditions. These conditions included "any assessment that does not exceed an assessment formula or range of assessm ents 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 Senate Bill 919 (Proposition 218 implementing legislation).

The purpose of establishi ng an assessment range formula is to provide for reasonable increases and inflationary adjustment to annual assessments without requiring costly noticing and mailing procedures, which could add to the District costs and assessments. As part of the Distric t formation, balloting of property owners is required pursuant to the Article XIIID Section 4. The property owner ballots include an Assessment to be approved, as well as the approval of an assessment range formula.

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The assessment range formula shall be applied to the future assessments within Zone 3 of the District. Generally, if the proposed annual zone assessment (Zone Rate per EBU) for the current fiscal year is less than or equal to the calculated Maximum Assessment for Zone 3, then the proposed ann ual assessment is not considered an increased assessment. The Maximum Assessment for Zone 3 is equal to the initial assessment rate approved by Zone 3 property owners increased annually by three percent (3%).

Beginning in FY 2008/2009, and each fiscal yea r thereafter, the Maximum Assessment for Zone 3 will be recalculated and a new Maximum Assessment established.

The Maximum Assessment is adjusted annually and is calculated independent of the zone’s annual budget and proposed annual assessment. Any propo sed annual assessment less than or equal to this Maximum Assessment is not considered an increased assessment, even if the proposed assessment is much greater than the assessment applied in the prior fiscal year.

Although the Maximum Assessment will increa se each year, the actual Zone 3 assessments may remain virtually unchanged. The Maximum Assessment adjustment is designed to establish a reasonable limit on Zone 3 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 adjusted maximum amount. If the budget and assessments for the fiscal year do not require an increase, or the increase is less than the adjusted Maximum Assessment, then th e 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 must comply with the provisions of the Article XIIID Section 4c, that requires a public hearing and certain protest procedures including mailed notice of the public hearing and property owner assessment ball oting. Property owners through the balloting process must approve the proposed assessment increase. If the proposed assessment is approved, then a new Maximum Assessment is established for the District. If the proposed assessment is not approved, the Ci ty may not levy an assessment greater than the adjusted Maximum Assessment previously established for the District.

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IV. DISTRICT BUDGETS
A. DESCRIPTION OF BUDGET ITEMS
The following describes the services and costs that are funded through the District, shown in the Zone Budgets, Section IV.B.

Direct Costs - Includes relevant City Staff salaries, wages and benefits; all contracted labor; material and equipment; utilities and capital equipment required to properly service and maintain the authorized improvements and services within the Zones.

Administration Costs - Includes the City’s cost to administer the Zones, the County’s fee for applying the assessments to the tax roll and miscellaneous expenses.

Reserve Replenishment/(Contribution) - The Reserve Replenish ment/ (Contribution) reflects funds being added to or used from the Reserve Accounts for the current Fiscal Year costs. A Reserve Account typically provides funds to operate the District/Zones from the time period of July 1 (beginning of the fiscal year) through December or January when the County normally provides the City with the first installment of assessments collected from the property tax bills. A Reserve Account reduces the need for the City to transfer funds from non - District accounts to pay for District/Zone costs during the first six (6) months or so of the fiscal year.

General Fund / (Contribution) - Represents contributions from the City’s General Fund to pay the general benefit portion of the Zone improvements and / or Zone budget deficits.

Other Revenue Sources - Any funds designated for use by the Zone that are not Zone assessments. These funds are added to the Zone account and may be from either Zone or non -Zone sources that may include contributions from the City's General Fund.

Balance to Levy - This is the total amount to be levied against the parcels within the Zones. The Balance to Levy represents the total direct and administration costs, plus any reserve collection/deduction and beginning balance deficit, minus any beginning ba lance surplus and/or other contribution. This dollar amount represents the funds that are to be collected for the current Fiscal Year from the property owners through annual assessments.

Total Parcels – The total number of parcels within the Zone boundary.

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Total Parcels Assessed – The total number of parcels within the Zone that are assessed. Non-assessable lots or parcels may include parcels of land principally encumbered by public right -of-ways, easements, common areas, and/or parcels within the bo undaries of the Zone that currently do not benefit from the improvements.

Total Equivalent Benefit Units (EBU) – The EBU is a numeric value calculated for each parcel based on the parcel’s land use and size. The EBU shown in the Zone budgets, represent t he sum total of all parcel EBU’s that receive benefit from the improvements in that Zone.

Levy Per EBU - The Levy Per EBU is the Balance to Levy within each Zone divided by the Total EBU within the Zone. Please refer to Section III.C. for a more complete description.

Beginning Reserve Balance - The estimated balance in the Reserve accounts as of July 1 of the current Fiscal Year. The amounts are estimated by the City based on balances at the report date.

Ending Reserve Balance - The Ending Reserve Bala nce shows those funds that are projected to be in the Reserve Accounts at the end of the Fiscal Year based on the Zone’s Fiscal Year budget.

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DIRECT COSTS
Salaries Wages and Overtime $22,999.69 $3,311.17 $3,604.29 $3,504.44 $13,026.42 $46,446.00 Fringe Benefits $14,167.45 $2,039.63 $2,220.18 $2,158.68 $8,024.07 $28,610.00 Uniform & Safety Equipment $495.19 $71.29 $77.60 $75.45 $280.46 $1,000.00 Miscellaneous Equipment Maintenance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Permits/Legal Printing $594.23 $85.55 $93.12 $90.54 $336.56 $1,200.00 Building Maintenance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Contract Services $61,899.01 $8,911.33 $9,700.20 $9,431.48 $35,057.97 $125,000.00 Operating Supplies/Equipment $643.75 $92.68 $100.88 $98.09 $364.60 $1,300.00 Utilities Expense $31,197.10 $4,491.31 $4,888.90 $4,753.47 $17,669.21 $63,000.00 Total Direct Costs $131,996.43 $19,002.96 $20,685.18 $20,112.14 $74,759.29 $266,556.00

LEVY ADJUSTMENTS
Professional Services $3,466.34 $499.03 $543.21 $528.16 $1,963.25 $7,000.00 Allocation From Other Depepts. $16,936.56 $2,438.28 $2,654.13 $2,580.60 $9,592.42 $34,202.00 Capital Improvement Fund Collection $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Reserve Activity $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Levy Adjustments $20,402.91 $2,937.32 $3,197.34 $3,108.77 $11,555.67 $41,202.00 Balance to Levy $152,399.34 $21,940.28 $23,882.52 $23,220.91 $86,314.95 $307,758.00

DISTRICT STATISTICS
Total Parcels 1225 73 459 461 832 3050
Total Parcels Assessed 1278 74 469 468 846 3135
Total Equivalent Benefit Units (EBU) 3103 73 457 467 889 4989 Levy per EBU $52.82 $323.23 $56.26 $53.46 $104.38

GENERAL INFORMATION
Levy per EBU $52.82 $323.23 $56.26 $53.46 $104.38
Maximum Levy per EBU $52.82 $323.23 $56.26 $53.46 $104.38 Maximum Levy $163,891.97 $23,594.82 $25,683.53 $24,972.03 $92,824.08 $330,966.44 Prior Year's Levy per EBU $52.82 $313.82 $56.26 $53.46 $104.38 Prior Year's Maximum Levy per EBU $52.82 $313.82 $56.26 $53.46 $104.38

RESERVE INFORMATION
Reserve Fund Activity FY-2024/2025 $11,492.64 $1,654.55 $1,801.01 $1,751.12 $6,509.13 $23,208.44 FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025

BUDGET BY ZONE
Budget Items Total BudgetZone 2
Cooley Ranch
City of Colton
Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No.1
Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget and Applied Levy
Zone 3
Annexation
Zone 4
Old Colton
Zone 5
Reche Canyon
Zone 8 West
Valley

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APPENDIX A – DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS

An Assessment District Diagram has been prepared for the District and Zones in the format required by the 1972 Act and is on file with the City Clerk and is made part of this Report by reference. The Assessment Diagram is available for inspection at the Office of the City Clerk during normal business hours.

For general reference purposes, a rendering of the District and Zone Boundaries are presented herein.

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Zone 3 Annexation, Tract 16912

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APPENDIX B – 2024/2025 COLLECTION ROLL

Parcel identification for each lot or parcel within the District and Zones shall b e the assessor parcel number as shown on the San Bernardino County Assessor's map for the year in which this Report is prepared.

Non-assessable lots or parcels include areas of public streets and other roadways (typically not assigned an APN by the County ); dedicated public easements, open space areas and rights -of-ways including public greenbelts and parkways; utility rights - of-ways; common areas (such as in condominium complexes); landlocked parcels, small parcels vacated by the County, bifurcated lots, any other property that cannot be developed; and park properties and other publicly owned, government -owned, public utility-owned properties that have little or no improvement value. These types of parcels are considered to receive little or no benefit fr om the improvements and are therefore exempted from assessment.

The land use classification for each parcel is based on the San Bernardino County Assessor’s Roll. A listing of parcels assessed within this District and Zones, along with the proposed asse ssment amounts, has been submitted to the City Clerk and is made part of this Report beginning on the following page.

Approval of the Report (as submitted or as modified) confirms the method of apportionment and the assessment rate to be levied against ea ch eligible parcel and thereby constitutes the approved levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. The listing of parcels and the amount of assessment to be levied shall be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for each parcel in Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

If any parcel submitted for collection is identified by the County Auditor/Controller to be an invalid parcel number for the Fiscal Year, a corrected parcel number and/or new parcel numbers will be identified and resubmitted to the County Auditor/Controller. The assessment amount to be levied and collected for the resubmitted parcel or parcels shall be based on the method of apportionment and assessment rate approved in this Report. Therefore, if a single parcel has changed to multiple parcels, the assessment amount applied to each of the new parcels shall be recalculated and applied according to the approved method of apportionment and assessment rate rather than a proportionate share of the original assessment.

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INTENTION TO SET THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE

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RESOLUTION NO. R-55-24

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA,

DECLARING ITS INTENTION FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE COLTON LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. I FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025.

WHEREAS, the City of Colton (“City”) is a municipal corporation duly organized and existing pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of California, and;

WHEREAS, the City Council has by previous Resolutions formed the Colton Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. I (“District”), and initiated proceedings for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with section 22500) (“Act”) that provides for the levy and collection of assessments by the County of San Bernardino for the City of Colton to pay the maintenance and services of all improvements and fa cilities related thereto, and;

WHEREAS, all assessments for the District were previously approved in accordance with the requirements of the California State Constitution, Article XIIID, and;

WHEREAS, the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 has been filed with the City Clerk, presented to the City Council and approved by the City Council, as required by Chapter 3 Sections 22623 and 22624 of said act.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 3, SECTION 22624 OF THE ACT, AS FOLLOWS:

1. The above recitals are true and correct.

2. Intention: The City Council hereby declares its intention to seek the annual levy and collection of assessments within the District pursuant to the Act, over and including the land within the District boundary, and to levy and collect assessments on all such land to pay the annual costs and expenses of the improvements and services described in Section 4 of this Resolution, for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

3. Boundaries and Designation: The description of the District boundary and the Zones therein are outlined in the Engineer’s Report and by reference made part of this Resolution. The District consists of five (5) Benefit Zones. The District is designated as “Colton Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. I.”

4. Description of Improvements: The improvements within the District include but are not limited to: turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, irrigation systems, ornamental lighting, entry monuments, drainage systems, and associated appurtenances. The Engineer’s Report describes all new improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements.

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5. Proposed Assessment Amounts: The proposed district assessments are within the limits previously approved by the property owners . The assessments outlined in the Engineer’s Report have not been increased over the maximum rates approved by the property owners, and do not require additional property owner approval in accordance with the requirements of the California Constitution, Articles XIIIC and XIIID.

6. Public Hearing(s): The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a Public Hearing concerning the levy of assessments for the District in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22626 of the Act.

7. Notice: The City shall give notice of the time and place of the Public Hearing to all property owners within the District by causing the publishing of this Resolution once in the local newspaper not less than ten (10) days before the date of the public hearing, and by posting a copy of this resolution on the official bulletin board customarily used by the Council for the posting of notices.

8. Notice Of Public Hearing: Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on these matters will be held by the City Council on July 16, 2024 at 6:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as feasible in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 650 North La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA.

9. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of such hearing as provided by law.

10. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall enter the same in the book of original Resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of said City, in the minutes of the meeting at which Resolution is passed and adopted.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF JUNE 2024.

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Frank J. Navarro
Mayor
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Stephanie M. Vargas
Deputy City Clerk

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ITEM NO. 12

STAFF REPORT

DATE: JUNE 18, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BILL SMITH, CITY MANAGER
PREPARED BY: BRIAN DICKINSON, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 16, 2024 TO APPROVE

AND ADOPT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS TO INITIATE

PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR

LANDSCAPE LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT II FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025, RESOLUTION NO. R-56-24, R-57-24, AND R-58-24.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action:

Approve and adopt the following resolutions to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for Landscape Lighting and Maintenance District II for Fiscal Year 2024/2025:

1. Resolution No. R-56-24, Initiating Proceedings for LLMD II;

2. Resolution No. R-57-24, Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Report for LLMD II;

3. Resolution No. R -58-24, Intention to Set the Public Hearing date regarding this matter for July 16, 2024 for LLMD II.

BACKGROUND

In compliance with the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, the City Council formed a Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District (LLMD). Currently, there are two (2) Landscape Lighting a nd Maintenance Districts within the City of Colton. Each District provides the services of maintaining lighting, landscaping and all applicable facilities within its boundaries.

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The LLMD II was formed in 2002 with two (2) zones (See Exhibit A for loc ation map). A variable amount is levied in each zone based on the benefit each property type (residential, industrial or commercial) receives; a single family residence is used as the basic unit of assessment and is assessed an Equivalent Benefit Unit (EB U) of 1.00. In addition to the EBU, the other determining factor in establishing each zone’s corresponding assessment is the acreage of each parcel. The costs associated with maintaining the improvements within each zone are distributed equitably to the parcels within the zone proportional to the benefit received by those parcels. Only parcels that directly benefit from the improvements are assessed.

On June 18, 2013, the City Council determined that street lighting charges be excluded from both LLMD Districts and be considered as part of the City wide services as a matter of public safety.

For irrigation water service charges, Council approved a reduction of cost that is proportional to shared public areas (i.e. medians, parks and other publicly accessible areas that are in the LLMD service areas) to allow the District to catch up on lingering maintenance issues. The common area is approximately 38% of total LLMD areas. The cost of City owned utilities expense for Fiscal Year 2024/25 is approximately $13,000 for both electricity and water.

ISSUES/ANALYSIS

The Preliminary Engineer’s Report for FY 2024/2025 is available for review at the City Clerk’s Office. Staff is recommending that the City Council authorize the City of Colton Electric and Water continue to provide electric and water services and these costs be excluded from the District expenses for the upcoming fiscal year in a same manner as previously approved.

The LLMD II was formed in 2002 with a 3% escalator, which is compara ble to an average Consumer Price Index (CPI). The cost of contract services continue to escalate especially after the 2015 California Statewide prevailing wage requirements. In consideration of future cost escalation, Council may consider reassessing the LLMD levy rates in order for the City of Colton to continue to provide the landscape maintenance services throughout the City.

If authorized, the resolution attached to this report will be advertised in the local newspaper to inform the community th at a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., for the LLMD II Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Engineer’s Report.

FISCAL IMPACTS

The Preliminary Engineer’s Report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, as prescribed by law and identifies the LLMD II operating budget for 2024/2025 is $164,731. The LLMD II revenue for FY 2024/2025 is estimated at $183,690.

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ALTERNATIVES

1. Provide alternative direction to staff.

ATTACHMENT

1. Exhibit A - LLMD II Map

2. Exhibit B - Reso. No. R-56-24 Initiating Proceedings LLMD II

3. Exhibit C - Reso. No. R-57-24 - Approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report LLMD II (24- 25)

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Exhibit A

LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (LLMD) II MAP

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Exhibit B

Resolution No. R-56-24

INITIATING PROCEEDINGS

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RESOLUTION NO. R-56-24

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON,

CALIFORNIA INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF

ASSESSMENTS FOR THE COLTON LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. II FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025.

WHEREAS, the City of Colton (“City”) is a municipal corporation duly organized and existing pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of California, and;

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Colton, California has, by previous Resolutions, formed the Colton Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. II (“District”) 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 (“Act”), that provides for levy and collection of assessments by the County of San Bernardino for the City of Colton to pay the maintenance and services of street lighting, landscaping, and all appurtenant facilities and operations related thereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON DO HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

1. The description of the District boundary and the Zones therein are outlined in the Engineer’s Report and by reference is made part of this Resolution. The District consists of two (2) Benefit Zones. The District is designated as “Colton Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. II.”

2. The improvements within the District inc lude but are not limited to: turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, irrigation systems, weed abatement, drainage systems, and associated appurtenances. The Engineer’s Report describes all new improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements.

3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall enter the same in the book of original Resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Counci l of said City, in the minutes of the meeting at which Resolution is passed and adopted.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18th DAY OF JUNE 2024.

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Frank J. Navarro
Mayor
ATTEST:

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Stephanie M. Vargas
Deputy City Clerk

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Exhibit C

Resolution No. R-57-24

APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORT

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RESOLUTION NO. R-57-24

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE COLTON LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. II FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025.

WHEREAS, the City of Colton (“City”) is a municipal corporation duly organized and existing pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of California, and;

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Colton, California has, by previous Resolutions, ordered the preparation of the Fiscal Year 202 4/2025 Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (“Engineer’s Report”) for the Colton Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. II (“District”) 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 (“Act”), and;

WHEREAS, there has now been presented to this City Council the Engineer’s Report as required by Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 22566 of said Act, and;

WHEREAS, this City Council has examined and reviewed the Engineer’s 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 satisfied that the assessments , have been spread in accordance with the special benefits received from the improvements, operation, maintenance and services to be performed within each Benefit Zone of the District, as set forth in said Engineer’s Report.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:

1. The above recitals are true and correct.

2. That the Engineer’s Report as presented, consists of the following:
 A Description of Improvements (Plans & Specifications).  The Annual Budget (Costs and Expenses of Services, Operations and Maintenance)  A Description of the Method of Apportionment resulting in an Assessment Rate per Levy Unit for each said District for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
 District Assessment Diagrams showing the exterior boundaries of the Assessment District and/or the Benefit Zones therein.
 The Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Assessment Collection Roll with the proposed assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel.

3. The Engineer’s Report is hereby approved on a preliminary basis pending a public hearing, and ordered to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection.

4. That 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 Engineer’s Report.

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5. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall enter the same in the book of original Resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of said City, in the minutes of the meeting at which Resolution is passed and adopted.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18th DAY OF JUNE 2024.

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Frank J. Navarro
Mayor
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Stephanie M. Vargas
Deputy City Clerk

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Landscape and Lighting Maintenan ce
District No. II

2024/2025 ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT

Intent Meeting: June 18, 2024
Public Hearing: July 16 , 2024

ENGINEER'S REPORT AFFIDAVIT

ENGINEER'S REPORT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. OVERVIEW 1
A. INTRODUCTION 1
B. COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT LEGISLATION 2
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT 3
A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT AND SERVICES 3
B. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND ZONES 3
C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT 5
D. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT 6
III. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 7
A. GENERAL 7
B. BENEFIT ANALYSIS 8
C. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY 9
D. ASSESSMENT RANGE FORMULA 12
IV. DISTRICT BUDGETS 13
A. DESCRIPTION OF BUDGET ITEMS 13
B. BUDGET: LLMD DISTRICT 2 15

APPENDIX A – DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS 16
APPENDIX B – 2024/2025 COLLECTION ROLL 1

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2024/2025 Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. II Page A-1 I. OVERVIEW
A. INTRODUCTION
The City of Colton (“City”) annually levies and collects special assessments in order to maintain the improvements within the existing Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. II (“District”). The District was formed in March 2002 and is levied annually pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”) and is in compliance with the sub stantive and procedural requirements of the California State Constitution, Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”).

For the purposes of this Report, the word “parcel” refers to an individual property assigned its own Assessor’s Parcel Number by the San Bernardino County Assessor’s Office. The San Bernardino County Auditor/Controller uses Assessor’s Parcel Numbers and specific Fund Numbers to identify properties assessed for special district benefit assessments on the tax roll.

The District includes two distinct b enefit zones (“Zones”). Zone One of the District includes the parcels of land within the residential subdivisions developed by John Laing Homes, Pacific Century Homes and Young Homes – Tract 14158; John Laing Homes and Young Homes –Tract 14159; Osborne Dev elopment Co. – Tracts 14391 -1 and 14391 -2; and Young Homes – Tracts 15165-1, 15165-2, 15873, 16025, 16236 and 16315. Zone Two of the District includes the parcels of land within the residential subdivisions developed by Wyn Holmes – Tract 16289; Ralph Herzig – Tract 16249; and N Star Homes – Tract 17187.

On March 5, 2002, the City conducted a property owner protest ballot proceeding relating to the Zone One improvements and services and the related levy and collection of the annual assessments and method o f assessment for Zone One.

At the public hearing, the tabulation of the owner protest ballots did not result in a majority protest regarding the Zone One assessments and the District was approved for formation.

On February 21, 2006, the City conducted a property owner protest ballot proceeding relating to the Zone Two improvements and services and the related levy and collection of the annual assessments and method of assessment for Zone Two. At the public hearing, tabulation of the owner protest ballots did not result in a majority protest regarding the Zone Two assessments and the Zone Two parcels were approved for annexation to the District.

On July 17, 2007, the City conducted a property owner protest ballot relating to the Zone Two improvements and services and the related levy and collection of

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At a noticed annual Public Hearing, the City Council will accept all public comments and written protests regarding the District and the annual levy of assessments. Upon conclusion of the Public Hearing, the City Council will consider all public comments and review the Report. The City Council may order amendments to the Report or confirm the Report as submitted. Following final approval of the Report and confirmation of the assessments the Council will, by Resolution, order the improvements to be made and confirm the levy and collection of assessments pursuant to the 1972 Act. The assessments as approved will be submitted to the San Bernardino County Auditor/Controlle r to be included on the property tax roll for each parcel.

B. COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT LEGISLATION
On November 5, 1996, California voters approved Proposition 218. The provisions of Proposition 218 are now contained in the California Constitutional Articles XIIIC and XIIID.

In compliance with the provisions of the Article XIIID, the City of Colton conducted a Property Owner Protest Ballot proceeding for the formation of the District and the proposed levy of a new assessment. In conjunction with this ballot pr oceeding, the City Council conducted a noticed public hearing to consider public testimonies, comments and written protests regarding the formation of the District. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, property owner protest ballots received were opened and tabulated to determine whether majority protest existed (ballots were weighted based on assessment amounts).

Since a majority protest did not exist for the proposed assessments and the assessment range formula presented and described herein, the City Council, by resolution, confirmed the results of the ballot tabulation. The City Council then approved the Report, ordered the formation of the District, and approved the assessment diagram and levy and collection of assessments.

All assessments approved by the City Council have been prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are in compliance with the provisions of Article XIIID.

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2024/2025 Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. II Page A-3 II. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT
A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT AND SERVICES
The purpose of the District is to ensure th e ongoing maintenance, operation and servicing of local landscaping improvements installed in connection with development of properties within the District. These improvements may include but are not limited to materials, equipment, utilities, labor and ap purtenant facilities related to those improvements. The improvements to be maintained and funded entirely or partially through the District assessments generally include the following:

Zone One
 Streetscape landscaping (perimeter parkway and slopes) associa ted with the developments on Meridian Avenue, Randall, San Bernardino Avenue - Olive Street, Pepper Avenue, Cantara Street and Reyes Hernandez Lane.  All appurtenant facilities, equipment, materials and utilities related to the aforementioned improvements;
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 Streetscape landscaping (perimeter parkway and slopes) associated with the developments on Reche Canyon Road, Crystal Ridge Lane, Shadid Road, and Johnston Street.
 All appurtenant facilities, equipment, materials and utilities related to the aforementioned improvements.

B. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND ZONES

Zone One
The District’s Zone One consists of the lots, parcels and subdivisions of land located in the residential development areas identified as Tracts 14158, 14159, 14391-1, 14391-2, 15165-1, 15165-2, 15873, 16025, 16236, and 16315.

Zone One is an irregular shape that covers approximately 105 acres, generally located south of Randall Avenue and west of John Juarez Way, and north of San Bernardino Avenue/Olive Street and east of Pepper Avenue.

The Zone One parcels consist of four hundred fifty -four 454 single -family residential lots. The development plans for Zone One include:

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2024/2025 Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. II Page A-4  Tract 14158 includes lots 1 thru 150, representing approximately thirty nine acres of low density single -family residential housing totaling one hundred and fifty (150) subdivided residential parcels;
 Tract 14159 includes lots 1 thru 15, representing approximately four (4) acres of single -family residential housing totaling fifteen (15) subdivided residential parcels;
 Tract 14391 -1 and 14391 -2 includes lots 1 thru 57 and lots 58 thru 107, representing twenty six acres of single -family residential housing totaling one hundred and seven (107) subdivided residential parcel;  Tract 15165 -1 and 15165 -2 includes lots 1 th ru 57, representing thirteen acres of single -family residential housing totaling fifty seven (57) subdivided residential parcels;
 Tract 15873 includes lots 1 thru 20, representing four acres of single -family residential housing totaling twenty (20) subdivided residential parcels;  Tract 16025 includes lots 1 thru 43, representing seven acres of single - family residential housing totaling forty -three (43) subdivided residential parcels;
 Tract 16236 includes lots 1 thru 20, representing approximately five acres of single -family residential housing totaling twenty (20) subdivided residential parcels;
 Tract 16315 includes lots 1 thru 42, representing approximately nine acres of single -family residential housing totaling forty -two (42) subdivided residential parcels.

Zone Two
The District’s Zone Two consists of the lots, parcels and subdivisions of land located in the residential development areas identified as – Tracts 16289, 16249, and 17187.

Zone Two is an irregular shape that covers approximately one hundred twe nty- seven (127) acres, generally located east of Reche Canyon Road and perpendicular to, as well as northeast of, Shadid Drive, and south of Johnston Street and west of Pennsylvania Avenue, as well as west of Rosedale Avenue.

The Zone Two parcels comprise one hundred sixty -one (161) single-family residential lots and several acres of common area parcels. Currently, one hundred fourteen (114) of these residential lots are being assessed. The development plans for Zone Two include:

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2024/2025 Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. II Page A-5  Tract 16289 includes lots 1 thru 92 representing ninety -two (92) single - family residential parcels in addition to approximately 26.60 acres of common area.
 Tract 16249 will include lots 1 thru 47, representing proposed development of forty seven (47) single -family residential parce ls covering approximately forty acres. Tract 16249 will not be assessed for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 due to the current hold in development for the tract.
 Tract 17187 includes lots 1 thru 22, representing approximately four acres of single -family residential housing totaling twenty -two (22) single -family residential parcels.

C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT
As applicable or may be applicable to this proposed District, the 1972 Act defines improvements to mean one or any combination of the following:
 The installation or planting of landscaping.
 The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
 The installation or construction of public lighting facilities.  The installation or construction of any facil ities 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, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, wall s, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.
 The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing.  The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized pursuant to this section.

Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
 The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment;
 The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices;
 Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments;

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2024/2025 Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. II Page A-6  Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services;  Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements;
 Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to Section 22662.5.
 Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.

The 1972 Act defines "Maintain" or "maintenance" to mean furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including:
 Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.  Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping , including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
 The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste.  The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

D. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT
Zone One
 Parkway perimeter landscaping (Streetscape) along Meridian Avenue, Randall Avenue, Pepper Avenue San Bernardino Avenue and Olive Street;  Landscaping along John Juarez Way;
 Side yard l andscaping including Altissimo Lane, Campana Court, Solista Circle, Orquesta Court, Poema Dr, Cantara Street, Julian Court, Concepcion, Serenata Street, John Juarez Way, Robert Crites Lane, and Del Giorgio Drive;
 Weed abatement and clean up of the Southern California Edison easement that bisects the development from Pepper Avenue to John Juarez Way;
 Weed abatement and clean up of 4.7 acre City owned parcel located along Meridian Avenue, north of San Bernardino Avenue.

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 Maintenance of landscaping a nd irrigation system for westerly and easterly parkways of Reche Canyon Road;
 Maintenance of landscaping and irrigation system on Crystal Ridge Lane parkways and medians within the 68 -foot right -of-way extending from Reche Canyon Road to Tiffany Way;
 Weed abatement, land maintenance of landscaping and irrigation system on lots A, B, C, D, and E of Tract 16289;
 Maintenance of detention basin including removal of debris and weed abatement on lot A of Tract 16249,
 Maintenance of landscaping and irrigation system on lot B of Tract 16249.  Maintenance of landscaping and irrigation system for parkways and medians extending within the 80-foot right-of-way along Reche Canyon.  Maintenance of landscaping and irrigation system for parkways and medians extending along the 220-foot right-of-way along Johnston Street.

III. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
A. GENERAL
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements, which include the construction, maintenanc e, and servicing of public lights, landscaping and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an asse ssment 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 formula used for calculating assessments reflects the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel.

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2024/2025 Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. II Page A-8 In addition, pursuant to the Article XIIID Section 4, a parcel’s assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel and provides that only special benefits may be assessed.

B. BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Each of the proposed improvements, the associated costs and assessments have been carefully reviewed, identified and allocated based on special benefit pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID and 1972 Act. The improvements associated with this District have been identified as necessary, required and/or desired for the orderl y development of the properties within the District to their full potential, consistent with the proposed development plans and applicable portions of the City General Plan. As such, these improvements would be necessary and required of the property owners for the development of such properties and the ongoing operation, servicing, and maintenance of these improvements would be the financial obligation of those properties. Therefore, the improvements and the annual costs of ensuring the maintenance and operation of the improvements are of special benefit to the properties.

The method of apportionment (method of assessment) is based on the premise that each assessed parcel within the District receives special benefit from the improvements. The desirability a nd security of properties is enhanced by the presence of well-maintained landscaping in close proximity to those properties.

The special benefits associated with the landscaping improvements are specifically:
 Improved aesthetic appeal of properties providi ng a positive representation of the area and properties.
 Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate green space and landscaping.
 Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, dust and debris control, and fire prevention.
 Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from well -maintained improvements associated with the properties.
 Enhanced quality of life through well -maintained green belts and landscaped areas.
 Reduced criminal activity and property -related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties in the District through well -maintained surroundings and amenities including abatement of graffiti.

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The preceding special benefits contribute to a specific enhancement and desirability of each of the assessed parcels within the District. The improvements are for the special benefit, enhancement and use of properties within the District.

Although the improvements include public easements, right -of-ways, streets and other amenities available or visible to the public at large, the construction and installation of these improvements are only necessa ry for the development of properties within the District and are not required nor necessarily desired by any properties or developments outside the District boundary. Therefore, any public access or use of the improvements by others is incidental and there is no measurable general benefit to properties outside the District or to the public at large.

C. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The method of apportionment for the District calculates the receipt of special benefit from the respective zone improvements based on t he actual or proposed land use of the parcels within the zone. The special benefit received by each lot or parcel in a zone is equated to the overall land use of the parcel based on the parcel’s actual land use or proposed planned development and is relian t upon the special benefit received from the improvements planned within the zone.

To identify and determine the special benefit to be received by each parcel and their proportionate share of the zone improvements it is necessary to consider the entire sco pe of the planned improvements as well as individual property development within the zone. Upon review of the proposed improvements it has been determined that each parcel benefits from the improvements and based on the planned property development a maximum assessment was established.

The net amount to be assessed upon parcels within each zone is apportioned by a formula and method that fairly distributes the net amount to be assessed among the assessable zone parcels in proportion to the special benefits to be received by each parcel from the improvements pursuant to the 1972 Act.

The costs associated with the zone improvements shall be fairly distributed among the zone parcels based upon the special benefit received by each parcel.

Additionally, in compl iance with the Article XIIID Section 4, 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 t he zone improvements that benefit the parcels within each zone as well as the proposed land use of each property as compared to other parcels that benefit from those specific zone improvements.

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Equivalent Benefit Units:

To assess benefits equitably it is necessary to relate each property’s proportional special benefits to the special benefits of the other properties within each zone.

The Equivalent Benefit Unit method of assessment apportionment uses the single-family home site as the basic unit of asse ssment. A single -family home site equals one Equivalent Benefit Unit (“EBU”). The other land uses are converted to EBUs based on an assessment formula that equates the property’s specific development status, type of development (land use), and size of the property, as compared to a single-family home site.

The EBU method of apportioning special benefits 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 t he improvements are apportioned as a function of land use type, size and development.

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 1.0 EBU per lot or parcel. This is the base value against which other properties are compared and weighted (i.e. relative benefit compared to a SFR).

Multifamily Residential — This land use is defined as a fully subdivided residential parcel t hat has more than one residential unit developed on the property. This land use is assessed 1.0 EBU per unit.

Planned-Residential Development — This land use is defined as any property not fully subdivided with a specific number of proposed residential lot s to be developed on the parcel. This land use type is assessed at 0.66 EBU per planned residential unit.

Vacant — This land use is defined as property currently zoned as vacant with no plans for development. This land use is assessed at 1.0 EBU per acre o r portion thereof. Parcels less than 1 acre are assigned a minimum of 1.0 EBU. Parcels over 50 acres are assigned a maximum of 50 EBU.

Exempt Parcels — This land use identifies properties that are not assessed and are assigned 0.00 EBU. This land use classification may include but is not limited to lots or parcels identified as public streets and other roadways (typically not assigned an APN by the County); dedicated public easements, rights -of-way, public greenbelts and parkways; utility rights -of-ways; co mmon areas, sliver parcels and bifurcated lots or any other property that cannot be developed, publicly owned properties that are part of the District improvements or that have

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The following table provides a listing of land use types, the Equivalent Benefit Unit factor applied to that land use type, and the multiplying factor used to calculate each parcel’s individual EBU.

Land Uses and Equivalent Benefit Units

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Single Family Residential 1.000 Per Unit / Lot Parcel
Multi Family Residential 1.000 Per Unit
Planned Residential
Development

0.660 Per Planned Residential
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Vacant 1.000 Per Acre
Exempt 0.000 Per Parcel

The benefit formula applied to parcels within each zone is based on the preceding Equivalent Benefit Unit table. Each parcel's EBU correlates the parcel’s special benefit rece ived as compared to the other zone parcels benefiting from the zone improvements.

The following formula is used to calculate each parcel’s EBU (proportional benefit).

Property Type EBU x Acres or Units = Parcel’s EBU

The total number of zone EBUs is the sum of the individual EBUs applied to a zone’s parcels that receive special benefit from the zone’s improvements. A zone assessment amount per EBU (“Zone Rate”) for the improvements is established by taking the total cost of the zone’s improvements and div iding that amount by the total number of EBUs of that zone’s parcels benefiting from the zone improvements. This Zone Rate is then multiplied by each zone parcel’s individual EBU to determine the parcel’s proportionate benefit and assessment obligation for the zone’s improvements.

Total Zone Balance to Levy / Total Zone EBU = Zone Rate per EBU

Zone Rate per EBU x Parcel’s EBU = Parcel’s Levy Amount

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2024/2025 Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. II Page A-12 D. ASSESSMENT RANGE FORMULA
Any new or increased assessment requires certain noticing and meeting requirements by law. Prior to the passage of Proposition 218 (California Constitution Articles XIIIC and XIIID), legislative changes in the Brown Act defined a "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 Senate Bill 919 (Proposition 218 implementing legislation).

The purpose of establishing an assessment range formula is to provide for reasonable increases and inflationary adjustment to annual assessments without requiring costly noticing and mailing procedures, which could add to th e District costs and assessments. As part of the District formation, balloting of property owners is required pursuant to the Article XIIID Section 4. The property owner ballots include an Assessment to be approved, as well as the approval of an assessment range formula.

The assessment range formula shall be applied to the future assessments within each zone of the District. Generally, if the proposed annual zone assessment (Zone Rate per EBU) for the current fiscal year is less than or equal to the calculated Maximum Assessment for the zone, then the proposed annual assessment is not considered an increased assessment. The Maximum Assessment for the zone is equal to the initial assessment rate approved by zone property owners increased annually by three percent (3%).

Beginning in FY 2003/2004 for Zone One and FY 2007/2008 for Zone Two, and each fiscal year thereafter, the Maximum Assessment for the zone will be recalculated and a new Maximum Assessment established.

The Maximum Assessment is adjusted annual ly and is calculated independent of the zone’s annual budget and proposed annual assessment. Any proposed annual assessment less than or equal to this Maximum Assessment is not considered an increased assessment, even if the proposed assessment is much greater than the assessment applied in the prior fiscal year.

Although the Maximum Assessment will increase each year, the actual zone assessments may remain virtually unchanged. The Maximum Assessment adjustment is designed to establish a reasonable limit on zone 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 adjusted maximum amount. If the budget and assessments for the fiscal year do not require an increase, or the increase is less than the adjusted Maximum Assessment, then the required budget and assessment may be applied without

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To impose an increased assessment, the City must comply with the provisions of the Article XIIID Section 4c, that requires a public hearing and certain prote st procedures including mailed notice of the public hearing and property owner assessment balloting. Property owners through the balloting process must approve the proposed assessment increase. If the proposed assessment is approved, then a new Maximum Ass essment is established for the District. If the proposed assessment is not approved, the City may not levy an assessment greater than the adjusted Maximum Assessment previously established for the District.

IV. DISTRICT BUDGETS
A. DESCRIPTION OF BUDGET ITEMS
The following is a brief description of the costs associated with the improvements and services funded through the District.

Direct Costs — Includes the regularly scheduled labor, contracted labor, and general maintenance cost including wages, salaries, benef its, materials, supplies, (e.g. pipe, fertilizer, insecticides, fuel, cleaning material etc.), and equipment, (e.g. communication, small tools, rentals, machinery etc.) required to properly maintain and ensure the satisfactory condition of the improvements and appurtenant facilities. Include the furnishing of water and electricity required for the operation and maintenance of the improvements and facilities. The improvements within the District are maintained and serviced on a regular basis.

The frequency a nd specific maintenance operations required within the District are determined by City staff, but are generally scheduled bi -weekly for planters and weekly for mowing.

Professional Services — May include the administrative and professional service costs associated with the coordination of District services and operations including response to public concerns and education and procedures associated with the levy and collection of assessments. This budget item also includes the costs of contracting with pro fessionals to provide administrative, legal or engineering services specific to the District.

County Administration Fee — This is the cost to the District for the County to collect assessments on the property tax bills.

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2024/2025 Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. II Page A-14 Miscellaneous Administration Expe nses — Includes the minor costs of items such as copying and telephone charges attributed to the District.

Reserve Fund Replenishment / (Contribution) — Includes funds being added to the Reserve Account for the current fiscal year. The Reserve Account provides for collection by the District of funds to operate the District from the time period of July 1 (beginning of the fiscal year) through December when the County provides the City with the first installment of assessments collected from the property tax bills. The Reserve Account eliminates the need for the City to transfer funds from non -district accounts to pay for District charges during the first six (6) months of the fiscal year.

Capital Improvement Fund Collection — This item includes repairs to th e improvements and facilities that are not included in the yearly maintenance costs. This may include repair of damaged amenities due to vandalism, storms, etc. Also included may be planned upgrades or replacements of the improvements and equipment that provide a direct benefit to the District.

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DIRECT COSTS
Salaries Wages and Overtime $13,017 $9,132 22,149.00 $
Fringe Benefits $5,605 $3,932 9,537.00 $
Uniform & Safety Equipment $588 $412 1,000.00 $
Miscellaneous Equipment Maintenance $118 $82 200.00 $
Permits/Legal Printing $1,264 $886 2,150.00 $
Building Maintenance $0 $0 - $
Contract Services $55,831 $39,169 95,000.00 $
Utilities $7,640 $5,360 13,000.00 $
Operating Supplies/Equipment $294 $206 500.00 $
Total Direct Costs $84,355 $59,181 143,536.00$

LEVY ADJUSTMENTS
Professional Services $4,114 $2,886 7,000.00 $
Alloc From Other Depts. $8,342 $5,853 14,195.00 $
Capital Improvement Fund Collection $0 $0 - $
Reserve Activity Collection/Contribution) $0 $0 - $
Total Levy Adjustments $12,456 $8,739 21,195.00$
Balance to Levy $96,810.95 $67,920.05 $164,731.00

DISTRICT STATISTICS
Total Equivalent Benefit Units (EBU) 454 114 568

GENERAL INFORMATION
Levy per EBU 234.68 655.68
Maximum Levy per EBU 234.68 655.68 Maximum Levy $106,543 $74,747 181,290.00 $
Prior Year's Levy per EBU 227.85 636.59 Prior Year's Maximum Levy per EBU 227.85 636.59

RESERVE INFORMATION
Reserve Fund Activity FY-2024/2025 $9,732 $6,827 $16,559 FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025

BUDGET BY ZONE
Budget Items Total Budget Zone 1 Zone 2
City of Colton
Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No.2
Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget and Applied Levy

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2024/2025 Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. II Page A-16 APPENDIX A – DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS

The parcels within Zone One of the District consist of the lots, parcels and subdivisions of land located in the development areas identified as Tract, 14158,14159, 14391 -1, 14391-2,15165-1, 15165-2, 15873, 16025, 16236, and 16315. The parcels within Zone Two of the District consist of the lots, parcels and subdivisions of land located in development areas identified as Tracts 16289, 16249, and 17187. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel are those shown on the San Bernardino County Assessor's maps.

The Assessment Diagrams for the District have previously been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the Act and are, by reference, made part of this Report. The boundary maps are available for inspection at the office of the City Cle rk during normal business hours.

For general reference purposes, renderings of the District and Zone Boundaries are presented herein.

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Zone Two Tract 16249

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APPENDIX B – 2024/2025 COLLECTION ROLL
Parcel identification for each lot or parcel within the District and Zones shall be the assessor parcel number as shown on the San Bernardino County Assessor's map for the year in which this Report is prepared.

Non-assessable lots or parcels include areas of public streets and other roadways (typically not assigned an APN by the County); dedicated public easements, open space areas and rights-of-ways including public greenbelts and parkways; utility rights - of-ways; common areas (such as in condominium complexes); landlocked parcels, small parcels vacated by the County, bifurcated lots, any other property that cannot be developed; and park properties and other publicly owned, government -owned, public utility-owned properties that have little or no improvement value. These types of parcels are considered to receive little or no benefit from the improvements and are therefore exempted from assessment.

The land use classification for each parcel is based on the Sa n Bernardino County Assessor’s Roll. A listing of parcels assessed within this District, along with the proposed assessment amounts, has been submitted to the City Clerk and is made part of this Report beginning on the following page.

Approval of the Repor t (as submitted or as modified) confirms the method of apportionment and the assessment rate to be levied against each eligible parcel and thereby constitutes the approved levy and collection of assessments for FY 2024/2025 The listing of parcels and the a mount of assessment to be levied shall be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for each parcel in FY 2024/2025.

If any parcel submitted for collection is identified by the County Auditor/Controller to be an inva lid parcel number for the fiscal year, a corrected parcel number and/or new parcel numbers will be identified and resubmitted to the County Auditor/Controller. The assessment amount to be levied and collected for the resubmitted parcel or parcels shall be based on the method of apportionment and assessment rate approved in this Report. Therefore, if a single parcel has changed to multiple parcels, the assessment amount applied to each of the new parcels shall be recalculated and applied according to the app roved method of apportionment and assessment rate rather than a proportionate share of the original assessment.

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Exhibit D

Resolution No. R-58-24

INTENTION TO SET THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE

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RESOLUTION NO. R-58-24

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA,

DECLARING ITS INTENTION FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR

THE COLTON LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. II FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025.

WHEREAS, the City of Colton (“City”) is a municipal corporation duly organized and existing pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of California, and;

WHEREAS, the City Council has by previous Resolutions formed the Colton Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. II (“District”), and initiated proceedings for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with section 22500) (“Act”) that provides for the levy and collection of assessments by the County of San Bernardino for the City of Colton to pay the maintenance and services of all improvements and facilities related thereto, and;

WHEREAS, all assessments for the District were previously approved in accordance with the requirements of the California State Constitution, Article XIIID, and;

WHEREAS, the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 has been filed with the City Clerk, presented to the City Council and approved by the City Council, as required by Chapter 3 Sections 22623 and 22624 of said act.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 3, SECTION 22624 OF THE ACT, AS FOLLOWS:

1. The above recitals are true and correct.

2. Intention: The City Council hereby declares its intention to seek the annual levy and collection of assessments within the District pursuant to the Act, over and including the land within the District boundary, and to levy and collect assessments on all such land to pay the annual costs and expenses of the improvements and services described in Section 4 of this Resolution, for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

3. Boundaries and Designation: The description of the District boundary and the Zones therein are outlined in the Engineer’s Report and by reference made part of this Resolution. The District consists of two (2) Benefit Zones. The District is designated as “Colton Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. II.”

4. Description of Improvements: The improvements within the District include but are not limited to: turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, irrigation systems, ornamental lighting, entry monuments, drainage s ystems, and associated appurtenances. The Engineer’s Report describes all new improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements.

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5. Proposed Assessment Amounts: The proposed district assessments are within the limits previously approved by the property owners . The assessments outlined in the Engineer’s Report have not been increased over the maximum rates approved by the property owners, and do not require additional property owner approval in accordance with the requirements of the California Constitution, Articles XIIIC and XIIID.

6. Public Hearing(s): The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a Public Hearing concerning the levy of assessments for the District in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22626 of the Act.

7. Notice: The City shall give notice of the time and place of the Public Hearing to all property owners within the District by causing the publishing of this Resolution once in the local newspaper not less than ten (10) days before the date of the public hearing, and by posting a copy of this resolution on the official bulletin board customarily used by the Council for the posting of notices.

8. Notice Of Public Hearing: Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on these matters will be held by the City Council on July 16, 2024 at 6:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as feasible in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 650 North La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA.

9. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of such hearing as provided by law.

10. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall enter the same in the book of original Resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of said City, in the minutes of the meeting at which Resolution is passed and adopted.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18th DAY OF JUNE 2024.

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Frank J. Navarro
Mayor
ATTEST:

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Stephanie M. Vargas
Deputy City Clerk

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ITEM NO. 13

STAFF REPORT

DATE: JUNE 18, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BILL SMITH, CITY MANAGER
PREPARED BY: BRIAN DICKINSON, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: SET THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 16, 2024 FOR THE

BASIC FEE FOR STORM WATER SERVICES AND STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT USER FEE.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action:

1. Set a Public Hearing for July 16, 2024 to adopt a resolution approving the Basic Fee for Storm Water Services and the Storm Water Management User Fee as provided for in Chapter 14.01 of the Colton Municipal Code.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Auditor -Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector Agreement for Collection of Special Taxes, Fees, and Assessments Fi scal Year 2024 - 2025.

BACKGROUND

As a result of a State requirement issued by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, the County of San Bernardino drafted the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Implementation Agreement. This Agreement was entered into between all the Co-Permitees (cities) listed in the Permit issued by the State to the County of San Bernardino to oversee the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This Agreement was originally executed in October 1990 and subsequently, an updated version was approved on March 15, 2022. Through the San Bernardino County Flood Control District, an NPDES Storm Water Permit was issued with 16 incorporated cities (including Colton) as Co-Permitees.

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Set Public Hearing - Stormwater Fee
June 18, 2024

Implementation of this Permit requires the City to perform regular inspections and water quality monitoring. These services are funded as authorized by Chapter 14.01 of the City’s Municipal Code. Each property owner is assessed a Storm Water Management Fee based upon the land use and size of the property. The average residential Storm Water Management Fee for FY 24/25 is $24.13 (similar from last year). In order for the City to charge these fees, the County requires that the fees be submitted to the City Counc il for approval each year. The City Council must also hold a public hearing each year for all affected property owners.

ISSUES/ANALYSIS

There is no increase in either of the “Basic Fee for Storm Water Services” or “Storm Water Management User Fee.” The fees collected this year will fund the Storm Water Program for FY 24/25, which includes the City’s operational costs for permits, storm drain cleaning and repair, NPDES inspections and litter control. The proposed storm water fee for each individual parc els is attached as Exhibit A and the public hearing has been scheduled for July 18, 2024. Public hearing notice that will be published is attached as Exhibit B.

FISCAL IMPACTS

The FY2024-25 adopted revenues are estimated to be $682,019 and will be expend ed to fund the City’s NPDES Storm Water Program as mandated by Federal and State regulations. The City’s adopted FY2024 -25 Storm Water Program appropriations are $934,014. Sufficient reserve balance in the Storm Water Fund is available to fund the deficit.

ALTERNATIVES

1. Provide alternative direction to staff.

ATTACHMENT

1. Exhibit A - FY2425 Colton Billing Agreement & Stormwater Fee

2. Exhibit B -Storm Water Fee Public Hearing Notice
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AUDITOR-CONTROLLER/TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR

AGREEMENT FOR COLLECTION OF SPECIAL

TAXES, FEES, AND ASSESSMENTS
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
TH
IS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this _____ day of _________________, 2024, by and between the COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, hereinafter referred to as “County” and the_______________________________, hereinafter referred to as “City”.

W
ITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, Government Code Sections 29304 and 51800 authorize the County to recoup its collection costs when the County collects taxes, fees, or assessments for any city, school district, special district, zone or improvement district thereof; and WHEREAS, the City and County have determined that it is in the public interest that the County, when requested by City, collect on the County tax rolls the special taxes, fees, and assessments for City.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED by and between the parties hereto as follows:

1. County agrees, when requested by City as hereinafter provided to collect on the County tax rolls the special taxes, fees, and assessments of City, and of each zone or improvement district thereof.

2. When County is to collect City ’s special taxe s, fees, and assessments, City agrees to notify in writing the Auditor -Controller (2 68 W. Hospitality Lane, 4 TH floor, San
Bernardino, CA 92415) of the County on or before the 10 th day of August of each fiscal year of the Assessor’s parcel numbers and the amount of each special tax, fee, or assessment to be so collected. Any such notice, in order to be effective, must be received by the Auditor - Controller by said date.

3. County m ay charge City an amount per parcel for each special tax, fee, or assessment that is to be collected on the County tax rolls by the County for the City , not to exceed County’s actual cost of collection.

4. City warrants that the taxes, fees, or assessment s imposed by City and
c
ollected pursuant to this Agreement comply with all requirements of state law, including but not limited to, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218).

5. City hereby releases and forever discharges County and its officers, agents , and employees from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, costs and expenses, damages, causes of action, and judgments, in any manner arising out of City ’s responsibility under this

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agreement, or other action taken by City in establishing a special tax, fee, or assessment and implementing collection of special taxes, fees or assessments as contemplated in this agreement.

6. The County Auditor -Controller has not determined the validity of the taxes or assessments to be col lected pursuant to this contract, and the undersigned City hereby assumes any and all responsibility for making such a determination. The undersigned City agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County and its authorized officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all claims, actions, losses, damages, and/or liability arising out of this contract or the imposition of the taxes or assessments collected pursuant to this contract, and for any costs or expenses incurred by the County on account of any claim therefore, except where such indemnification is prohibited by law. If any judgment is entered against County or any other indemnified party as a result of action taken to implement this Agreement, City agrees that County may offset t he amount of any judgment paid by County or by any indemnified party from any monies collected by County on City’s behalf, including property taxes, special taxes, fees, or assessments. County may, but is not required to, notify City of its intent to implement any offset authorized by this paragraph.

7. City agrees that its officers, agents and employees will cooperate with County by answering inquiries made to City by any person concerning City ’s special tax, fee, or assessment, and City agrees that is officers, agents , and employees will not refer such individuals making inquiries to County officers or employees for response.

8. City shall not assign or transfer this agreement or any interest herein and any such assignment or transfer o r attempted assignment or transfer of this agreement or any interest herein by City shall be void and shall immediately and automatically terminate this agreement

9. This agreement shall be effective for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

10. Either party may terminate this agreement for any reason upon 30 days written notice to the other party. The County Auditor -Controller shall have the right to exercise County’s right and authority under this contract including the right to terminate the contract.

11. County’s waiver of breach of any one term, covenant, or other provision of this agreement, is not a waiver of breach of any other term, nor subsequent breach of the term or provision waived.

12. Each person signing this agreement represents and warrants that he or she has been fully authorized to do so.

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I N WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement as of the day and year first above written.

City: ___City of Colton_________________
By: _______________________
Printed Name: William R. Smith _________
Title: City Manager____________
Date: ______________________
EN

SEN MASON CPA, CFA,

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER/TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
By A
uthorized Deputy: _______________________________
Printed Name: Franciliza Zyss__________________
T itle: Chief Deputy, Property Tax_________
Da te: _______________________________

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Attachment: Exhibit A - FY2425 Colton Billing Agreement & Stormwater Fee (4562 : Set Public Hearing - Stormwater Fee) FY 2023-24 Rate: $24.13 per Basic Benefit Unit (BBU)
FY 2024-25 Rate: $24.13 per Basic Benefit Unit (BBU)
Stormwater Management Use Fee Equals: (BBU Rate) x (No. of BBUs per Billed Parcel) Basic Benefit Unit (BBU) Calculation (a)
1) Single Family Residential Land Use (Stormwater Group C) a. Parcel Size of 0.1667 Acres or Less: 1.0 BBU Regardless of Specific Acreage: Runoff Factor is 0.40 b. Parcel Size Portion 0.167 to 2.50 Acres: Runoff Factor is 0.0067 BBU equals 1.0 + (Parcel Acreage - 0.167 Acres) x 0.10
c. Parcel Size Portion Greater Than 2.5 Acres: Runoff Factor is 0.0033 BBU equals 1.23 + (Parcel Acreage - 2.5 Acres) x 0.05
2) Other (All Other Land Use Codes and Stormwater Groups ) Number of BBUs equals Parcel Size in Acres x BBUs per Acre per Stormwater Group (as listed below) Runoff
Coefficient (b)
Basic Benefit
Units per Acre
Group A - Commercial/Industrial 0.80 12.00
Group B - Multi-family Dwellings, 0.60 9.00
Churches and Schools
Group C - Single Family Residential
Group D - Agriculture/Govern/Public 0.000 0.00
Group E - Golf Courses/Cemeteries 0.0067 0.10
Group F - Vacant/Undeveloped 0.0033 0.05
No parcel is charged for fees less than $1.
(a) The BBU calculation is based on the County Flood Control Division allocation method for County-wide communities. The BBU is based on a typical Single Family Residential parcel of 0.167 acres. (b) The land use runoff coefficients are based on NPDES program criteria by County Flood Control, on City property.

EXHIBIT A
STORMWATER FEES - FY 2024-25
Stormwater Group Description San Bernardino County Land Use Code Varies - See (1) Above
100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 109,
110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117,
118, 119, 140, 141, 142, 143, 150, 151, 152,
153, 161, 162, 163, 164, 170, 171, 172, 173,
174, 180, 210, 211, 212, 230, 231, 232, 233,
235 251, 252, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305,
306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314,
315, 316, 320, 321, 322, 330, 331, 332, 333,
334, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347,
350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 360, 361, 362, 363,
364, 365, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376,
377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385,
387, 388, 390, 391, 392, 393, 399, 435, 799,
812, 813, 814, 815, 816, 817, 819, 823, 824,
825, 826, 827, 829, 834, 835, 836, 837, 839,
845, 846, 847, 849, 856, 857, 859, 867, 869,
879, 888, 907, 950, 951, 953
001, 335, 336, 337, 389, 400, 470, 471, 472,
473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 481,
482, 483, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526,
530, 531, 532, 600, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605,
610, 611, 612, 613, 620, 621, 622, 623, 630,
631, 640, 641, 642, 643, 650
510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 533, 534, 535, 599
002, 003, 160, 236, 253, 348, 420, 421, 430, 431,
432, 433, 434, 436, 701, 702, 710, 711, 712, 713,
714, 720, 721, 722, 730, 731, 732, 733, 734, 735,
736, 737, 750, 751, 752, 753, 760, 761, 762, 763,
764, 765, 766, 767, 768, 769, 770, 771, 772, 773,
774, 775, 776, 778, 900, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905,
906, 952, 908, 999
385, 386, 410, 411
000, 004, 041

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Group BBU/Acre Land Use Total Acres Total Parcels Total Fees (1)(2)(3) 0000 F 0.05 Vacant Land 2,329.57 421.00 2,501.21
0001 B 9.00 MH Subdivision Lot 2.07 23.00 449.65
0002 D 0.00 Water Well Site 2.21 1.00 0.00
0003 D 0.00 Improvements Associated APN 45.42 35.00 0.00 0004 F 0.05 Unimproved Cemetery Land 39.01 11.00 45.89
0100 A 12.00 Storage Warehouse 71.51 68.00 20,098.99
0101 A 12.00 Distribution Warehouse 198.91 23.00 57,596.39 0102 A 12.00 Transit Warehouse 43.35 4.00 12,553.00
0103 A 12.00 Mini-Storage Warehouse 6.90 3.00 1,997.96
0104 A 12.00 Storage Building 10.07 8.00 2,915.87
0105 A 12.00 Lumber Storage 0.77 1.00 222.96
0106 A 12.00 Storage Yard 15.79 2.00 4,572.15
0107 A 12.00 Cold Storage Facility 50.75 4.00 14,695.18 0109 A 12.00 Industrial Flex 7.27 3.00 2,105.10
0110 A 12.00 Industrial Loft 42.87 18.00 12,413.44
0111 A 12.00 Industrial Condo 0.71 7.00 205.59
0112 A 12.00 Engineering/Research Lab 5.05 1.00 1,462.28 0113 A 12.00 Light Industrial 232.13 80.00 67,215.00
0114 A 12.00 Heavy Industrial 38.62 2.00 11,182.81
0115 A 12.00 Food Processing 36.82 6.00 10,660.15
0161 A 12.00 Electric Power Plant 12.24 2.00 0.00
0171 A 12.00 Water Distribution Systems 0.01 1.00 2.90
0210 A 12.00 General Office 49.86 57.00 11,993.59
0211 A 12.00 Bank, S&L 2.73 5.00 790.50
0230 A 12.00 Medical Office 15.32 14.00 3,611.38
0231 A 12.00 Dental Office 0.00 0.00 0.00
0235 A 12.00 Outpatient Surgical Center 2.17 1.00 628.35 0253 D 0.00 Mortuary 29.08 1.00 0.00
0300 A 12.00 Retail Store 46.93 83.00 13,553.46
0301 A 12.00 Retail Warehouse 9.28 3.00 2,687.11
0302 A 12.00 Discount Store 30.21 5.00 8,747.62
0303 A 12.00 Department Store 0.00 0.00 0.00
0304 A 12.00 Retail Strip 33.44 28.00 9,682.31
0305 A 12.00 Shopping Center 13.42 3.00 3,885.90
0308 A 12.00 Barber/Beauty Shop 0.14 1.00 40.54
0310 A 12.00 Dairy Sales 0.00 0.00 0.00
0312 A 12.00 Convenience Store 1.06 3.00 306.93
0313 A 12.00 Convenience Store w/Gas 10.97 13.00 3,175.90 0314 A 12.00 Market 2.79 10.00 807.88
0315 A 12.00 Supermarket 21.42 6.00 6,202.95
0320 A 12.00 Fast Food 19.89 35.00 5,760.19
0321 A 12.00 Restaurant 7.57 14.00 2,191.97
0322 A 12.00 Bar, Tavern 1.90 2.00 550.16
0330 A 12.00 Hotel 7.10 4.00 2,055.87
0331 A 12.00 Motel 4.89 5.00 1,415.94
0334 A 12.00 Convalescent Hospital 9.49 1.00 2,747.63
0337 B 9.00 Assisted Living Facility 1.26 1.00 274.29
0340 A 12.00 Car Lot 1.70 6.00 492.25
0341 A 12.00 Auto Showroom 3.09 2.00 894.74
0342 A 12.00 Auto Dealership (Sales, Svc) 25.51 7.00 7,386.68 0343 A 12.00 Service Station 1.01 3.00 292.46
0344 A 12.00 Service Garage 18.63 32.00 5,394.51
0345 A 12.00 Mini-lube Garage 1.28 2.00 370.64
0346 A 12.00 Car Wash, Coin-op 1.20 4.00 347.47
0347 A 12.00 Car Wash, Automatic 0.38 1.00 110.03
0348 D 0.00 Truck Wash 0.00 0.00 0.00
0350 A 12.00 Parking Lot 21.41 29.00 6,199.78
0351 A 12.00 Auto Storage Yard 3.30 4.00 955.54
0376 A 12.00 Handball/Racquetball 0.00 0.00 0.00
0386 E 0.10 Golf Course 52.00 1.00 125.48
0388 A 12.00 Clubhouse 3.18 6.00 920.81

CITY OF COLTON
FY 2024-2025 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FEES

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Group BBU/Acre Land Use Total Acres Total Parcels Total Fees (1)(2)(3)

CITY OF COLTON
FY 2024-2025 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FEES
0389 B 9.00 Fraternal/Veterans Organization 0.84 2.00 182.42 0391 A 12.00 Amusement/Theme Park 5.50 3.00 1,592.58
0393 A 12.00 Travel Center 4.40 1.00 1,274.06
0400 B 9.00 Religious Structure 39.78 37.00 8,639.04
0410 E 0.10 Cemetery 47.06 7.00 113.57
0470 B 9.00 Educational 8.11 7.00 1,761.24
0471 B 9.00 Pre-School/Day Care Center 0.18 1.00 39.09
0472 B 9.00 Elementary School 3.81 5.00 827.42
0474 D 0.00 College/County of San Bernardino 11.24 3.00 1,384.67 0510 C Varies Detached SFR 1,707.78 8,618.00 208,889.52 0511 C Varies Recreational Desert/Mtn Cabin 0.20 1.00 24.21 0514 C Varies Residence on Commerical 18.96 99.00 2,398.00 0520 B 9.00 MH on Fee Land, Not in MH Subdivision 0.17 1.00 36.92 0522 B 9.00 MH, In-Park (Leased Land) 3.93 131.00 0.00
0523 B 9.00 MH Accessories, In-Park (Leased Land) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0524 B 9.00 MH, Dealer Inventory 0.00 0.00 0.00
0525 B 9.00 MH (525) 0.18 2.00 39.10
0526 B 9.00 MH Permanent Foundation 23.23 239.00 5,045.95 0530 B 9.00 Condo 12.77 650.00 2,771.96
0531 B 9.00 PUD 13.94 329.00 3,027.76
0532 B 9.00 PUD, Deminimus 11.19 139.00 2,429.91
0599 C Varies Misc Residential Structure 39.97 10.00 225.64 0600 B 9.00 Two SFR 57.70 254.00 12,530.80
0601 B 9.00 Three SFR 3.63 9.00 788.75
0602 B 9.00 Four SFR 2.08 6.00 451.71
0603 B 9.00 Duplex 20.19 106.00 4,384.76
0604 B 9.00 Triplex (true or combination) 11.00 52.00 2,359.35 0605 B 9.00 Quad (true or combination) 20.96 85.00 4,552.49 0610 B 9.00 Multi-SFR, 5-14 Units 1.78 6.00 386.57
0611 B 9.00 Apartment, 5-14 Units 8.15 19.00 1,769.75
0621 B 9.00 Apartment, 15+ Units 126.54 24.00 27,085.45 0623 B 9.00 Senior Citizen APT, 15 Units AND UP 3.23 1.00 701.46 0631 B 9.00 Gov't Assisted Apt (HUD, 236, Etc.) 31.49 5.00 6,838.68 0640 B 9.00 Rectory/Convent 0.34 1.00 73.84
0650 B 9.00 Manufactured Home Park 82.01 5.00 17,810.11 0799 A 12.00 Miscellaneous Ag Building 0.23 1.00 66.60
0813 A 12.00 Industrial/Commercial 6.67 2.00 1,931.36
0835 A 12.00 Commercial/Single Family Residential 0.13 1.00 37.64 0836 A 12.00 Commercial/Multi Family 0.17 1.00 49.23
0903 D 0.00 Common Area, Greenbelt 4.78 19.00 0.00
0904 D 0.00 Miscellaneous 5.10 14.00 0.00
0905 D 0.00 Common Area, Street 2.01 10.00 0.00
0908 D 0.00 Common Area, C/I 0.17 2.00 0.00
0999 D 0.00 Check 2.76 5.00 0.00
TOTALS 5,990.03 12,029 $650,018.99
(3) Charge Roll on file with City Clerk.
(1) Slight variance due to rounding.
(2) The information provided is subject to change as a result of parcel changes and updates received from the County. The totals above include all parcels in the District (charged and not charge parcels)

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CITY OF COLTON

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITY SERVICES

NOTICE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BASIC FEE FOR STORM WATER SERVICES AND STORM WATER

MANAGEMENT USER FEE

Notice is hereby given that the City of Colton Department of Public Works and Utility Services is setting the Public Hearing for:

Conduct a Public Hearing to approve the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Basic Fee for Storm Water Services and the Storm Water Management User Fee, as provided for in Chapter 14.01 of the Colton Municipal Code.

The Colton City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in the Council Chambers located at 650 N. La Cadena, Colton, California 92324, at 6:00 p.m., to consider a resolution to approve the fee. If you challenge any action related to this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues that you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered at, or prior to, the publi c hearing. The cost report documentation supporting the proposed rates is available for public review at the Colton City Clerk’s Office.

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