AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
City Hall Regular Meeting 4:00 PM
City Hall
Council Chambers
1275 Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
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Mayor and Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989 Mayor:
Mayor Pro-Tem:
Council Members:
Sonia Carter
Marty Ellett
Sylvia Marroquin
Claudia Camarena
Michael Crankshaw
Interim City Manager: Daniel Paramo
City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans
City Clerk: Norma Wyles
4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A":
ROLL CALL:
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any matter appearing in the closed session may do so at this time. Unless the Mayor extends the time limit, remarks shall be limited to three (3) minutes. Additional opportunities for Public Comment will be given during and at the end of the meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION:
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
1. Public Employee Employment/Appointment - Closed Session pursuant to Govt. Code 54957(b): City Manager
2. Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957.6 City designated representatives: Patrick Clark, consultant, Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director, negotiations with El Centro Police Officers Association regarding salaries, salary schedules or fringe benefits or any other matter within the scope of representation.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
This is a public meeting. If there is an item on the agenda on which you wish to be heard, you are asked to complete a blue speaker slip and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Council are not required to identify themselves (Gov’t Code § 54953.3); however, this information assists the Mayor by ensuring that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and also assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes. When the item is announced and your name is called by the Mayor, please step to the podium and state your name for the record. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation. If you wish to address the Council concerning any other matter not appearing on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment portion of the agenda. However, you may not show a visual presentation without review of that material. If you do so, you will be considered out of order.
* Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record 6:00 OPEN SESSION
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY:
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
(TIME MAY VARY) PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The City Council welcomes your input. At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the posted agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action will be taken on any issue brought forth under Public Comments. We ask that you please complete a “Speaker Slip” and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Although you are not required to identify yourself (Gov’t Code §54953.3); this information on the “Speaker Slip” assists the Mayor that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and also assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation. * Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record.
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
1. Proclamation - International Firefighters Day May 4, 2025
2. Certificate of Recognition - Dr. Tom Tacke, Teacher of The Year
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 3-16):
3. Adopt Resolution. 25- , APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND
POLICE CHIEF, OR THEIR DESIGNEES, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO FUND THE EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT’S PURCHASE OF A NEW COMPUTERAIDED DISPATCH RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BY SUN RIDGE SYSTEMS;
AND BY MOTION, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND POLICE CHIEF, OR THEIR
DESIGNEES, TO EXECUTE ALL PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS, LICENSE
AGREEMENTS, IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES AND OTHER REQUIRED
DOCUMENTS, AND TAKE ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT SUCH AGREEMENTS AND OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY
REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
7. Adopt Resolution 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY
REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
8. Adopt Resolution 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
9. Adopt Resolution 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
10. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND ORDERING THE
PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
11. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY
REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
12. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
13. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR LOTUS RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
14. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING LOTUS RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT;
AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
15. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO LOTUS RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
16. Agreement for Consultant Services with Patrick Clark Consulting.
PUBLIC HEARING:
17. Public hearing regarding a Summary Nuisance Abatement and Special Assessment to collect such costs for APN 052-270-002.
Presentation: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE STATEMENT OF COSTS FOR SUMMARY NUISANCE ABATEMENT FOR APN 052-270-002 (27 ACRES UNIMPROVED) AND
APPROVING THE RECORDING OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, COLLECTION THEREON AND RELATED ACTIONS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY CODE.
NEW BUSINESS:
18. Amendment No. 1 to Aztec On-Call Task Order No. 3
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 3 of Aztec's On-Call Agreement in the amount of $23,719 for Dogwood Road Alignment Study - Interstate to Ross Road and authorize the use of Measure D and budget request towards said task order.
19. Authorization to go out to bid for Routine Janitorial Maintenance for Police Station and Recreation Facilities, as follows: El Centro Community Center, Adult Center, and Old Post Office Pavilion.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Request For Proposals and authorize the Community Services Department and Police Department to proceed with the bidding process.
20. Ratify Letter of Support - Guaranteed Income Pilot Program for Older Californians Presentation: Daniel Paramo, Interim City Manager
Recommendation:
Ratify letter of support request from Institute of Local Government (ILG) as they are working with Comite Civico del Valle (CCV) to submit an application for grant funding for a pilot program through the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
21. Mass Notification System Presentation
Presentation: Mario Renteria, Public Information Officer Recommendation:
Presentation Only.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
22. Ratify Letter of Support - SB 534 (Padilla): Salton Sea Region Green Empowerment Zone.
INFORMATIONAL ITEM:
23. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License, Patriot Gas Truck Stop, Inc., 1963 Highway 111, El Centro, CA 92243- 9729.
TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT:
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet will be available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California 92243, Monday-Friday during normal business hours.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the office of the City Clerk at (760)337-4515.
Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangement to assure accessibility to this meeting.
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-141)
Item: 1.
Meeting: 5/6/2025 4:00 PM
Department: City Manager
Category: Presentation
Prepared by: Gloria Garcia , Staff
Asssistant
Department Head:
DOC ID: 2025-141
Proclamation - International Firefighters Day May 4, 2025 CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE
DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
N/A
DISCUSSION:
N/A
CONCLUSION:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
None
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-148)
Item: 2.
Meeting: 5/6/2025 4:00 PM
Department: City Manager
Category: Presentation
Prepared by: Gloria Garcia , Staff
Asssistant
Department Head:
DOC ID: 2025-148
Certificate of Recognition - Dr. Tom Tacke, Teacher of The Year CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE
DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
N/A
DISCUSSION:
N/A
CONCLUSION:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
None
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-122)
Item: 3.
Meeting: 5/6/2025 4:00 PM
Department: Police
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Rene McNish ,
Lieutenant
Department Head: Robert Sawyer
DOC ID: 2025-122
Adopt Resolution. 25- , APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND
POLICE CHIEF, OR THEIR DESIGNEES, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO FUND THE EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT’S PURCHASE OF A NEW COMPUTERAIDED DISPATCH RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BY SUN RIDGE SYSTEMS;
AND BY MOTION, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND POLICE CHIEF, OR THEIR
DESIGNEES, TO EXECUTE ALL PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS, LICENSE
AGREEMENTS, IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES AND OTHER REQUIRED
DOCUMENTS, AND TAKE ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT SUCH AGREEMENTS AND OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution. 25- , APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND
POLICE CHIEF, OR THEIR DESIGNEES, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO FUND THE EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT’S PURCHASE OF A NEW COMPUTERAIDED DISPATCH RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BY SUN RIDGE SYSTEMS;
AND BY MOTION, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND POLICE CHIEF, OR THEIR
DESIGNEES, TO EXECUTE ALL PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS, LICENSE
AGREEMENTS, IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES AND OTHER REQUIRED
DOCUMENTS, AND TAKE ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT SUCH AGREEMENTS AND OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A budget allocation not to exceed $850,000 will be processed and included as part of the amended Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget for the El Centro Police Department. Final costs will be determined upon completion of vendor agreements and scope of services. The cost for future fiscal years for maintenance will be approximately $74,000 annually and will be included in future department operating budgets.
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:
Community Health, Safety & Welfare
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE
DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
The El Centro Police Department (ECPD) currently utilizes a legacy records management and dispatch system (CAD/RMS) that lacks the full capabilities required for modern law enforcement operations and has compromised the safety of our staff and the community.
After reviewing potential CAD/RMS solutions and conducting outreach to other agencies currently utilizing Sun Ridge Systems RIMS, ECPD has determined that RIMS provides a scalable, integrated solution that meets both current and anticipated needs. RIMS is widely
used by law enforcement agencies throughout California and offers robust CAD/RMS integration, mobile data access, crime analysis tools, and enhanced interoperability with state and federal reporting platforms.
DISCUSSION:
Transitioning to Sun Ridge Systems RIMS will allow the El Centro Police Department (ECPD) to streamline its operations, improve officer safety through real-time data access, and strengthen case reporting, investigation tracking, and analytics capabilities. The system will also integrate with future technology upgrades including our Axon in-car cameras and body-worn camera systems. Training and implementation assistance will be provided by the vendor as part of the onboarding process.
Over the past few months, three CAD/RMS vendors provided user demonstrations to ECPD staff and other agency partners. These vendors have included Mark 43, Oracle, and Sun Ridge Systems. All three vendors have established client agencies in California and offered competitive solutions that achieve system and reporting requirements while providing updated technology and features, such as smart-device compatibility that the current system lacks.
After an extensive review including demonstrations, quote comparisons, and contacting other law enforcement agency users for their feedback, ECPD staff decided that Sun Ridge Systems provides the best available CAD/RMS solution for the City of El Centro.
This decision is based on several factors including:
1. Sun Ridge Systems is based in California and has a large in-state client network.
2. Positive feedback regarding responsive customer service.
3. A user-intuitive system that is easy to learn.
4. Competitive pricing that provides a quality product based on positive user reviews.
CONCLUSION:
Approve and authorize the El Centro Police Department’s transition to Sun Ridge Systems’ RIMS platform and authorize the City Manager and Chief of Police, or their designees, to execute all necessary agreements and documentation to facilitate this transition.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Sun Ridge Systems Resolution Final
2. El Centro Contract Sun Ridge FINAL
04/2025/cdz/A25-0047/Reso/SunRidgeSystms
RESOLUTION NO. 25 -
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE
PURCHASE AND LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SUN RIDGE SYSTEMS TO PURCHASE
A NEW CAD/RMS SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the El Centro Police Department relies on a computer aided dispatch and records management system (CAD/RMS) to deliver critical law enforcement services to the El Centro community; and
WHEREAS, the current computer aided dispatch and records management system has not provided a consistent and reliable CAD/RMS solution; and WHEREAS, the City Council requested that Chief of Police establish a timely course of action to replace the current computer aided dispatch and records management system; and WHEREAS, after extensive staff investigation, Sun Ridge Systems was found to have a compatible CAD/RMS software program that will work with the El Centro Police Department’s current systems; and
WHEREAS,. the cost is not to exceed the amount of eight-hundred and fifty thousand, and zero cents ($850,000).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the foregoing is true, correct and adopted.
2. That the City Council does hereby approve the Agreement.
3. That the Interim City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City, which Agreement is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California held on the day of 2025.
CITY OF EL CENTRO
By_________________________
Sonia Carter, Mayor
04/2025/cdz/A25-0047/Reso/SunRidgeSystms
ATTEST:
By ___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the City Attorney
By_______________________________
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss
CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25- was duly and regularly adopted a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
By_______________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. – City of El Centro FINAL Page 1 SUN RIDGE SYSTEMS, INC.
SOFTWARE AND SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Software and Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is executed in duplicate as of __________, 2025, between Sun Ridge Systems, Inc., a California corporation (“Sun Ridge”), and El Centro, a political subdivision of the State of California (“the City”) located at 1275 W. Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243
Section 1. Agreement. That for and in consideration of payments and agreements hereinafter mentioned to be made and performed by the City, and under the conditions set forth in this Agreement, Sun Ridge agrees to provide computer software (“Software”) and services (“Services”) to the City as described in Exhibit A, Scope of Work, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The Software support and maintenance services to be provided by Sun Ridge as part of the Services are more specifically described in Exhibit C attached hereto and incorporated herein (“Software Support Services Agreement”). All days set out herein are calendar days.
Section 2. City Project Manager. Sun Ridge shall work under the general direction of Lieutenant Aaron Messick or such other officer as designated by City in fulfilling this Agreement.
Section 3. Scope of Work. The project that is the subject of this Agreement shall consist of the delivery by Sun Ridge to the City of the Software and Services (the “Project”) described in Exhibit A.
Section 4. Payment Schedule. In consideration for the Software and Services to be provided by Sun Ridge under this Agreement, the City agrees to pay Sun Ridge the Total Contract Amount (“Contract Amount”) given in Exhibit B according to the following schedule (“Payment Schedule”):
Milestone Amount of Payment
Contract Signing 25% of Contract Amount
Software Installation Complete 25% of Contract Amount
Training Complete 25% of Contract Amount
Final Acceptance 25% of Contract Amount
The City shall not be entitled to withhold or delay payments due to Sun Ridge pursuant to the above Payment Schedule due to delay in the delivery, installation, or testing of Software items described in Exhibit A where the delay is the result of action or inaction or breach of this Agreement by the City, its agents or employees or the action or inaction of a third party which is not within Sun Ridge's reasonable control.
Section 5. Invoices. Invoices shall be sent to:
[email protected]
Upon receipt of the invoice, the City shall verify that the invoice has been properly prepared and that the conditions of payment have been fulfilled. If the payment conditions have been fulfilled, the invoice shall be processed and paid by the City within forty-five (45) days after the City’s receipt thereof.
In addition to any other amounts for which City is liable under this Agreement, Any invoiced amounts that are due and owing under this Agreement which City fails to pay to Sun Ridge within ninety (90) calendar days after City’s receipt of an invoice from Sun Ridge shall thereafter bear
Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. – City of El Centro FINAL Page 2 interest at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum or the highest interest rate allowed by applicable law, whichever is less.
Section 6. Term of Agreement. Unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement or applicable law, the term of this Agreement (“Term”) shall be from the date shown on the first page of this Agreement through completion of the Project. Completion of the Project means the installation by Sun Ridge of all of the Software, the completion by Sun Ridge of all training and other Services and the payment by the City to Sun Ridge of the entire Contract Amount. The Project schedule is to be separately generated and agreed to between the parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the License described in Section 9 below will remain in effect until it is terminated pursuant to Section 9.
Section 7. Warranty/Disclaimer of Liability.
a. Sun Ridge warrants that upon delivery the Software
substantially conforms to its Documentation and is free from defects that will materially impair its use. The City’s sole and exclusive remedy for breach of this warranty will be repair or replacement of the Software. Sun Ridge will make reasonable efforts to correct errors in the Software, but does not warrant that the Software is error-free or will perform without interruption. The City has relied solely upon its own investigation and judgment in selecting the Software and not upon any representations or promises of Sun Ridge except as may be expressly stated in this Agreement. b. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES PERTAINING TO THE SOFTWARE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SUN
RIDGE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
c. IN NO EVENT WILL SUN RIDGE BE LIABLE FOR
LOST BUSINESS, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
HOWEVER CAUSED, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF THE
QUALITY, CONDITION OR USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT WILL SUN RIDGE BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT WHICH EXCEEDS THE AMOUNT PAID BY THE CITY FOR THE PRODUCT.
Section 8. Final Acceptance. For forty-five (45) days from the beginning of City’s Operational Use of the Software or sixty (60) days after the completion of training by Sun Ridge, whichever comes first (the “Test Period”), the City shall test the system for defects and anomalies. “Operational Use” is defined as the City’s use of the Sun Ridge Software in the course of the City’s daily business activities. During the Test Period, Sun Ridge shall address and attempt to resolve issues with the Software identified by City under the Software Support Services Agreement (Exhibit C). At the end of the Test Period, City shall accept or reject the Software as follows:
a. If City determines that the Software is performing to its satisfaction it shall immediately provide written notice to Sun Ridge of final acceptance of the Software (“Final Acceptance Notice”), and upon receipt of a valid invoice from Sun Ridge, shall process and pay the final milestone of the Contract Amount including any additional outstanding milestone Payment Amounts. Any remaining issues with the Software shall be covered as part of the original cost of the system and handled as maintenance items under the Software Support Services Agreement (Exhibit C).
b. If City decides to not accept the Software, then it must so notify Sun Ridge in writing within 10 calendar days after the end of the Test Period (a
Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. – City of El Centro FINAL Page 3 “Rejection Notice”). If a Rejection Notice is given, this Agreement shall be automatically terminated and all payments already made by City to Sun Ridge, less the cost of project management, installation, data conversion, and training services provided up to the date of termination shall be returned to City by Sun Ridge within thirty (30) days after receipt of the notice. The terms of Section 11 and all other provisions of this Agreement that expressly survive such termination shall apply.
c. If City fails to provide a Final Acceptance Notice or a Rejection Notice within 10 (ten) calendar days after the end of the Test Period, then City’s final acceptance of the Software shall be considered to have occurred and City and Sun Ridge shall proceed as described in section 8.a above.
Section 9. Software License. Subject to the terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions set forth in this Agreement, Sun Ridge grants to the City a nonexclusive and nontransferable license, effective upon the City’s Final Acceptance of the Software pursuant to Section 8 above, to use the Software in connection with the City’s normal and customary daily operations substantially as they exist as of the date of commencement of the Term as described below (the “License”). The City shall acquire no ownership or other rights in or to the Software except for the License granted hereunder, and title to the Software shall at all times remain with Sun Ridge.
a. The following additional terms, conditions and limitations apply to the License:
i. The City may use the Software only for the agency that is the subject of this Agreement. The CITY shall not permit any other agency to use the Software unless it has first obtained explicit written agreement from the Sun Ridge to do so; ii. The City may make a copy of the Software for backup or modification purposes only in support of the City’s authorized use of the Software hereunder as Sun Ridge has expressly authorized; and
iii. No one using the Software, and no one for whose benefit the Software is being used, shall sublicense, resell, distribute, market, provide or otherwise make available the Software or any part or copies thereof to any third party. iv. The City shall not transfer, use, or export the Software in violation of any applicable laws, rules, or regulations of any government or governmental agency. v. The City shall not use the Software to disrupt, disable, or otherwise harm the operations, software, hardware, equipment, and/or systems of a business, institution, or other entity, including, without limitation, exposing the business, institution, or other entity to any computer virus, trojan horse, or other harmful, disruptive, or unauthorized component.
vi. The City shall not embed the Software in any third-party applications, unless expressly permitted under this Agreement or otherwise authorized in writing in advance by an authorized officer of Sun Ridge.
vii. The License granted under this Agreement shall apply only to the object code for the Software. No one using the Software, and no one for whose benefit the Software is being used, shall have the right to use or have access to the source code for the Software, and neither the City nor anyone using the Software pursuant to this License will modify,
Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. – City of El Centro FINAL Page 4 change, merge, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or prepare derivative works based upon the Software.
viii. The City acknowledges that the Software and the
Documentation constitute trade secrets of Sun Ridge. The City agrees to maintain the confidentiality of the Software and the Documentation, and shall take commercially reasonable steps to preserve that confidentiality pursuant to Section 12 of this Agreement. b. The term of the License shall commence upon Final
Acceptance of the Software by the City, and shall continue until the License is terminated as provided below.
i. Sun Ridge may immediately terminate the License in the event of any failure by the City to comply with the terms or conditions of this Agreement by giving written notice of such termination to the City. In the event the City has leased the Software from Sun Ridge, the License will terminate automatically upon termination of the lease. Upon such termination, the City shall immediately cease further use of the Software and will cause all copies of the Software to be destroyed or returned to Sun Ridge. ii. The City may terminate the License at any time by giving written notice thereof to Sun Ridge and by destroying or returning to Sun Ridge all copies of the Software. The City acknowledges and agrees that any election by the City to terminate the License hereunder will not entitle the City to any refund of amounts paid or compensation of any kind from Sun Ridge.
iii. Upon any termination or expiration of the License, an authorized representative of the City shall certify in writing to Sun Ridge that all copies of the Software and the Documentation which were the subject of the License have either been destroyed or returned to Sun Ridge as required above.
iv. The provisions of Sections 7 and 11 through 13, inclusive, shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. c. Sun Ridge may, at its option, release updates to or new versions of the Software. If the City elects to obtain any update or new version of the Software, the use of such update or new version will be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
d. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, Sun
Ridge retains all intellectual property rights and other rights to the Software, Documentation (as defined below), and the source code for the Software.
Section 10. Indemnity and Insurance.
a. Sun Ridge agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless the City and its officers, directors, employees, and agents (the “City Indemnified Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, and costs, including attorney’s fees (“Claims”), arising out of or relating to (i) any actual infringement of a third-party’s intellectual property rights or (ii) the negligence or willful misconduct of any employee or agent of Sun Ridge occurring during or as a result of Sun Ridge’s performance of its obligations hereunder, provided that Sun Ridge shall have no indemnity or other obligations to the City hereunder to the extent any such Claims arise from or are the result of the negligence or other fault of the City or its employees, agents or other contractors nor shall the foregoing indemnity and hold harmless obligations of Sun Ridge extend to or cover any Claims arising from or relating to claims of defects
Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. – City of El Centro FINAL Page 5 or errors in the Software or the City’s use or inability to use the Software. This indemnity obligation shall survive the expiration, cancellation or termination of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City expressly waives, releases, and agrees that neither Sun Ridge nor Sun Ridge’s officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and affiliates shall have any liability for any individual’s or entity’s lost business, direct damages, incidental or consequential damages. b. During the term of this Agreement, Sun Ridge shall
comply with the following insurance requirements:
i. Workers’ Compensation. Sun Ridge shall fully comply with the terms of the law of California concerning workers’ compensation. Said compliance shall include, but not be limited to, maintaining in full force and effect one or more policies of insurance insuring against any liability Sun Ridge may have for workers’ compensation. Said policy shall also include employer’s liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease. ii. General Liability Insurance. Sun Ridge shall obtain at its sole cost and keep in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement commercial general liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, and property damage personal injury; coverage includes products and completed operations,. Said insurance shall provide (1) that the City, its officers, and employees shall be included as additional insureds under the policy, and (2) that the policy shall operate as primary insurance, and non-contributory. iii. Automobile Liability Insurance. Sun Ridge shall obtain at its sole cost and keep in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement business automobile liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage with a waiver of subrogation as to the City. Said insurance shall operate as primary insurance, and non-contributory.
iv. Certificates of Insurance. Sun Ridge shall file with City upon the execution of this Agreement, endorsed certificates of insurance which shall provide that no cancellation, major change in coverage, expiration, or nonrenewal will be made during the term of this agreement, without thirty (30) days written notice to the City prior to the effective date of such cancellation, or change in coverage.
Section 11. Termination Rights. Termination can occur in either of two ways: (1) Either party may terminate this Agreement upon material breach of any of the terms of this Agreement by the other Party, after first giving the other party written notice of such breach and thirty (30) days to cure. If the breaching party does not cure the breach within the allotted time, the Agreement will be terminated. (2) A Rejection Notice (per Section 8) is given. In either case, upon termination, each party will return, delete, or destroy any copies, whether tangible or electronic, of Confidential Information obtained from the other party pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to any Documentation and any Confidential Information stored on any equipment that may be returned, and certify to the other party in writing within five (5) business days of the termination date that it has done so.
Section 12. Confidential Information. “Confidential Information” means any and all confidential information of a party to this Agreement that is not generally known to or by members of the public, including but not limited to businesses that compete with such a party, including but not limited to the Software and the Documentation pertaining thereto. Confidential Information shall not include information that is now or becomes part of the public domain, is required by applicable law to be disclosed, was already known by the receiving party at the time of disclosure, is independently developed by the receiving party without any use of Confidential Information, or is lawfully obtained from a third party. “Documentation” means those visually readable materials
Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. – City of El Centro FINAL Page 6 developed by or for Sun Ridge for use in connection with the Software, in either written or electronic form.
Each party agrees to protect the other party’s Confidential Information. Confidential Information will not be used or disclosed except as authorized by the providing party. Confidential Information will be disclosed to employees of the receiving party only on a “need to know” basis and only after such employees are informed of the confidential nature of the information and obligated to maintain confidentiality.
If a party or any party acting on its behalf is required to disclose by order of a court of competent jurisdiction, administrative agency or governmental body, or by subpoena, summons or other legal process, or by law, rule or regulation, or by applicable regulatory or professional standards to produce Confidential Information, that party shall promptly (and prior to such disclosure) notify the other party in writing of such demand or requirement whereupon the parties shall cooperate and take all reasonable acts (without significant cost or expense to the notifying party) to exhaust the legal avenues available to maintain the confidentiality of such Confidential Information, unless the party whose Confidential Information is at issue consents to the production and disclosure of such Confidential Information. In all events, only that portion of the Confidential Information specifically requested by the tribunal or person compelling such disclosure shall be provided and no interpretation or analysis of such data prepared for the purpose of such disclosure shall be disclosed unless approved the party whose Confidential Information is at issue or required by law.
Section 13. General Terms.
a. Governing Law. This Agreement will be construed by
and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state of California. b. Arbitration. If a dispute arises from or related to this Agreement or the breach of this Agreement and if such dispute cannot be settled through direct discussions, the parties may agree to first endeavor to settle the dispute in an amicable manner by mediation with a mediator chosen by the Parties.. If Sun Ridge and the City cannot jointly select a single arbitrator to determine the matter, one arbitrator shall be chosen by each of Sun Ridge and the City (or, if a party fails to make a choice, and the two arbitrators so chosen will select one additional arbitrator. The decision of the single arbitrator jointly selected by Sun Ridge and the City, or, if three arbitrators are selected, the decision of any two of them will be final and binding on the parties and the judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction may be entered on such decision. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable fees and expenses resulting from any arbitration proceeding.
c. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such finding shall not affect the validity, legality, or enforceability of the remaining provisions.
d. Assignment. Parties may not transfer, assign, or
sublicense this Agreement, any license hereunder, or any of its rights or duties hereunder to any other person, site or corporation without the prior written consent of the other party. Any attempted transfer, assignment, or sublicense made without prior written consent shall be completely void.
e. Notice. Any notice requested or permitted to be given hereunder shall be sent prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall be deemed to have been given on the third (3rd) business day after mailing to the other party as follows: to the City at the address indicated in the initial paragraph of this Agreement or to electronic mail address [email protected]; to Sun Ridge Systems at P.O. Box 5071, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, or
Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. – City of El Centro FINAL Page 7 electronic mail address [email protected]. Notices may be given by electronic mail transmission to such address as may be specified by the party for such purpose and shall be deemed to have been given when transmitted to such address with confirmation of a successful transmission.
f. Independent Contractors. The parties to this Agreement shall constitute independent contractors. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as establishing any employment, partnership, joint venture or similar arrangement between the parties, and no party has any authority to commit any other party to any obligation to any other person or entity, unless expressly agreed to in writing signed by such party. g. Force Majeure. Sun Ridge shall not be responsible for interruption of, interference with, diminution of, or suspension of any of its products or services, including performance failure, which are caused by strike, lockout, riot, epidemics, war, government regulation, fire, flood, natural disaster, acts of God, utility failures, losses or injuries arising directly or indirectly from criminal acts, negligent acts of others, malfunctions or inadequacies of equipment or service not directly within the control of Sun Ridge. h. Authorization/Entire Agreement/Modification. This
Agreement will be effective upon signing by the City and Sun Ridge. This Agreement is the complete and final Agreement of the parties relating to the subject of this Agreement and it replaces and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous oral or written understandings or agreements. No alteration or variation to the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto.
This Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto, from the date shown on the first page.
SUN RIDGE SYSTEMS, INC.
By:
__________________________________
Carol Gomes Jackson
Its: President
City of El Centro
By:
__________________________________
Daniel Paramo
Its: Interim City Manager
Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. – City of El Centro FINAL Page 8 Exhibit A Scope of Work
Section 1 – Software Licenses
The City has purchased the following software licenses:
• RIMS Computer Aided Dispatch Software
• RIMS Records Management Software
• RIMS Mobile Computer Software
• iRIMS Law Mobile App Software
• RIMS In-Station Mapping Software
• RIMS Property Room Bar Coding Software
• Citizen RIMS Public Access Software
• Officer Training Management Software
• RIMS Collaborate Data Sharing Software
The City has purchased the following RIMS interface software:
• RIMS E911 Link
• RIMS State Link (CLETS) Software
• RIMS Text Paging Software
• RIMS DA Link to eProsecutor Software
• RIMS BWC (AXON) Link Software
• RIMS In-Car Camera Link (AXON)
• RIMS AutoCite Import Software
• RIMS ProQA Link Software
• RIMS Fire Station Printing Software
• RIMS Fire RMS (ESO) Link Software
• RIMS Crossroads Accident Import Software
• RIMS Tablet Command Link Software
• RIMS Turbo Data Parking Citation Link Software
• RIMS First Arriving Digital Dashboard Link Software
• RIMS LaserFiche Link Software
• RIMS Flock Vehicle Alert Integration Software
• RIMS Data Exchange to AXON My90 CAD Link Software
Section 2 - Project Schedule
Upon execution of the Agreement, Sun Ridge and the City shall define a mutually agreed on project schedule.
Section 3 – Hardware/Equipment
Sun Ridge is providing one (1) Worth Data Bar Code Scanner.
Section 4 – Third-Party Software
Sun Ridge is providing no Third-Party software.
Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. – City of El Centro FINAL Page 9 Section 5 - Installation
Sun Ridge will install all Sun Ridge provided Software on City provided servers and will provide instruction to the City staff on how to install the client workstation Software and Mobile/App Software. The City’s servers and workstations (including desktop and laptop computers as well as Android and/or iOS devices) shall meet the minimum specifications set forth in Section 12.
Access to the City supplied servers shall be via unattended remote access using a product called Bomgar by Beyond Trust, provided by Sun Ridge. As part of installation, Sun Ridge will setup a basic system backup process to local disks.
Section 6 – Configuration
Sun Ridge will provide the following sessions to the City’s designated RIMS Administrators:
RIMS Configuration and Setup: Consists of up to 24 hours for CAD/RMS of training, conducted via phone and/or remote access. The City’s “RIMS Administrators” will be instructed on how to configure RIMS to most closely meet the desired operational procedures of the City. In some cases, the RIMS Administrators may find that modifying existing procedures may be desired in order to take full advantage of RIMS functionality.
Discussions will include:
• Customization of drop-down menu choices for 200+ fields • The City’s dispatch operational decisions
• The City’s records management operational decisions
• Paper flow vs paperless vs less paper for records
• Selection of case format type
Section 7 - Map Engineering Services
Sun Ridge will provide map engineering services assuming an ESRI-based map source. This process involves the City supplying an ERSI street centerline file (and layers) to Sun Ridge so that Sun Ridge can build maps for use by the RIMS mapping software products.
Section 8 – Street File (aka “Geofile”) Load
The City and Sun Ridge will work together to determine the best street file source. One “load” of this source file into RIMS is included in the scope. If the City determines that additional iterations of the street file are to be loaded (due to updates or corrections) or determines an alternative source for the street file is preferred, Sun Ridge may charge additional fees for the additional loading.
Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. – City of El Centro FINAL Page 10 Section 9 - Integration
Sun Ridge will provide RIMS sided interfaces for all third-party software applications listed in Section 1 above. The City must coordinate with third-party vendors to complete and test their portion of the interface.
Section10 – Training
Sun Ridge is providing “end user” training all of which will be conducted on-site at a City provided location(s). Training days are contiguous, including weekends. Class times are 0800 to no later than 1700. Sun Ridge will provide a training plan at least 30 days prior to the first training session, generally following the parameters and total number of classes set forth in the chart below but with the specifics mutually agreed upon by the Parties.
Sun Ridge will provide course materials/handouts in electronic format in advance of the training.
A “session” is a repeat of the same class/material.
End User Training
Subject
Sessions
Offered
Days Per
Session
Total
Days Class Size
CAD/Dispatcher 2 2 4
No more than 1 student
per workstation/10
students per session max
Officers/Mobile
Training 4 2 8
No more than 2 students
per workstation/20
students per session max
Records 1 1 1
1 student per workstation
(also must attend Day 1
of Officer Training)
Property Room 1 1 1
1 student per workstation
(also must attend Day 1
of Officer Training)
Officer Training
Management
(TIMS) Training
1 1 1
1 student per workstation
(also must attend Day 1
of Officer Training)
IT Go Live Prep 1 1 1 TBD
Admin Review 1 1 1 TBD
Fire Mobiles
Training 1 .5 .5 Train the Trainer
In addition, the project includes 8 hours of refresher training, conducted remotely, typically scheduled 3 – 6 months post go live.
Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. – City of El Centro FINAL Page 11 Section 11 - Go Live Support
Three (3) Sun Ridge staff will be on site on the day of and the day after go live. Staff will be onsite to answer questions and to address any system problems.
Section 12 - The City’s Responsibilities
The City is responsible for the following:
- Installation of all remaining client workstations
- Installation of all remaining mobile computers
- Installation of all remaining smartphone/tablet devices - Coordinate and schedule resources of the City to include IT staff - Identify RIMS Administrators
- Identify Data Conversion Review team (can be the same as RIMS Administrators) - Provide data communications infrastructure (network, wireless, internet, intranet) - Complete, submit and gain approval of updated DOJ CLETS application - Coordinate testing of the CLETS Message Switch
- Complete CIBRS re-certification (if required by DOJ)
- Contact third party vendors, and any other required third-parties, and coordinate their schedules and costs they may charge the City to provide, install and test their portion of the interface to RIMS.
- Provide Geofile (aka “street file”) source and build-out - Ensure accuracy of the geofile
- Provide initial map source file
- Ensure all user-maintained configuration and data validation tables are completed prior to the start of training
- Provide training facilities and workstations (meeting minimum workstations requirements) and ensure access to RIMS training database from the training location(s)
- Training facilities must meet current Federal, State and local guidelines for health and safety, including those that may affect class size and physical configuration - Make paper copies of class materials and handouts provided by Sun Ridge - Schedule the City’s staff into requisite classes
- Assume any costs for staff overtime or other expenses incurred to support training schedule
- The City will allow unattended remote access (during implementation) to Sun Ridge allowing the use of Bomgar by BeyondTrust remote access software so that Sun Ridge may meet its responsibilities under this Agreement - Purchase a minimum of one (1) DYMO LabelWriter 550 Turbo Label Printer and
Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. – City of El Centro FINAL Page 12 minimum one (1) month supply of Dymo Labels # 30256 for Property Room - The City will provide the following hardware meeting the following minimum specifications:
• Database Software: Microsoft SQL Server software (Standard Edition) required to run the RIMS database.
• Servers: RIMS software supports a traditional hardware platform or a virtual platform. The hypervisor software products supported - VMWare, Hyper-V, and others. You will need one database server and one application server.
The application server does not require as much disk or RAM as the database server.
• Monitor Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Minimum Specifications (If using existing PCs and servers)
• Minimum Specifications (If purchasing new PCs and servers) • Mobile Computer Specifications: RIMS Mobile Computer Software/OFR Software and RIMS Mobile Mapping run on Windows laptops or Windows tablets per the following minimum specifications:
• Recommended Specifications (If purchasing new Laptops/Tablets) Office Workstations Database S ervers
Microsoft Windows 10+ Microsoft Windows Server 2016+
2+ Ghz Processor/i5+ Microsoft SQL Server 2016+
8 GB+ RAM Intel 2 GHz+ Processor
Any Size Disk Space 16 GB+ RAM
3x C urrent System Database Size for C onversion
Office Workstations Database S ervers
Microsoft Windows 10+ Microsoft Windows Server 2022+
i7/i9 Processor Microsoft SQL Server 2022+
16 GB+ RAM i7, Xeon, or AMD Equivalent Processor
Any Size Disk Space 32 GB+ RAM
3x C urrent System Database Size for C onversion
Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. – City of El Centro FINAL Page 13 Laptops / Tablets
Microsoft Windows 10+
i7/i9 Processor
16 GB+ RAM
Any Size Disk Space
Optional features for Mobile RIMS: include support for touchscreens, locally connected GPS devices (COM-port Serial or network connection to the modem), NFC readers for YubiKeys (MFA), and Driver’s License barcode scanning using enabled Getac tablets or DL scanners (Com-port Serial – AAMVA format – purchased separately by the City).
Phone and Tablet Devices: The City must provide connectivity from the Phone or Tablet via the internet back to the City to reach the Application Server. The City must also provide a secure method to reach the Application Server, which can be done in various ways. Most agencies choose to use an agency-provided Virtual Private Network (VPN) or Net-Motion-type product that these devices support. Supported Devices Include:
FBI CJIS Requirements: All workstations must comply with FBI CJIS policies, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). MFA can be provided within the Sun Ridge Systems products, or the City can use its own solution. Sun Ridge only offers these two MFA possession solutions: Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) Authenticator and physical YubiKeys (purchased by the City). For mobile devices using Mobile RIMS or iRIMS, a Mobile Data Management (MDM) software product may be required, which Sun Ridge does not provide nor sell. The City is responsible for other FBI CJIS requirements, including virus protection, local firewalls, and VPNs.
• Property Room Specifications:
- Provide a minimum of one (1) DYMO LabelWriter 550 Turbo Label Printer - Provide a minimum one (1) month supply of Dymo Labels # 30256 for Property Room
Android Devices iOS Devices
Android v13+ iOS v16+
Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. – City of El Centro FINAL Page 14 Exhibit B – Contract Amount
Item Price
RIMS Computer-Aided Dispatch and Records Management Software $210,000 RIMS Mobile Computer Software $63,000
iRIMS Law iOS/Android App Software $22,000
RIMS In Station Mapping Software $32,000
RIMS Property Room Bar Coding Software $26,000
RIMS Citizen RIMS Public Access Software $11,000
RIMS E911 Link Software $13,000
RIMS State Link Software (CLETS) $16,000
RIMS Text Paging Link Software $6,000
RIMS Collaborate Data Sharing Software $12,000
RIMS Officer Training Management Software $8,000
RIMS DA Link to eProsecutor Link Software $7,000
RIMS Body Camera Link to AXON Software $3,000
RIMS AutoCite Import Software $4,000
RIMS ProQ&A Link Software $5,000
RIMS Fire Station Printing Software $7,000
RIMS Fire Records Management Link to ESO Software $9,000 RIMS to Crossroads Import Link Software $2,000
RIMS to Tablet Command Link Software $12,000
RIMS to Turbo Data Parking Link Software $4,000
RIMS to Car Camera Link to AXON for Auto-tagging Software $2,000 RIMS to First Arriving Digital Dashboard Link $3,200
RIMS to Laserfiche Link Software $2,500
RIMS to Flock Vehicle Alert Integration $7,200
RIMS Data Exchange to AXON My90 CAD Link $3,000
Worth Data Bar Coding Equipment(See Bar Coding Equipment note) $1,700 Installation, Training and Project $172,117
Annual Support and Updates - First Year $73,485
California Sales Tax $142
CONTRACT AMOUNT $737,344
Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. – City of El Centro FINAL Page 15 Exhibit C – Support Services Agreement
This is a description of the software support, maintenance, and update/upgrade services to be provided by Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. (“SRS”) to the City of El Centro (“Licensee”) as part of a Software Support Services Agreement (“Agreement”). This Agreement covers all RIMS public safety software (Software) licensed by the Licensee and is effective on the date of system cutover of the first RIMS product in production use.
Under this agreement SRS agrees to provide the following services to Licensee:
1. Coverage Hours. SRS will provide a toll-free phone number and dedicated email address for support purposes during normal service hours. Normal service hours are defined as MondayFriday, 8AM-5PM PST, except for New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day (“common holidays”).
However, for instances where the Licensee’s system is completely inoperable due to an SRS software problem (“critical problems”) preventing basic system operation, service will be available 24 hours, 7 days a week, common holidays included. Examples of critical problems include:
- RIMS is down/not responding on multiple workstations
- Cannot create a call for service (CAD Incident)
- Cannot issue a case number
- Unable to access NCIC
- Other issues that will not allow the user to complete critical tasks Licensee will have taken reasonable measures prior to contacting SRS support during nonservice hours including:
- Verified that the issue is not related to just 1 workstation - Restarted the workstation in question
- Contacted in-house IT support if the issue is related to network or server errors - Verified the issue is critical enough that it cannot wait until normal support hours
2. SRS Response to reported problems. SRS agrees to provide service and assistance as expeditiously as possible as follows:
a. Most problems will be resolved with the initial phone call or email.
Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. – City of El Centro FINAL Page 16 b. For problems that cannot be immediately resolved, SRS will work to resolve the problem based on the severity of the problem and the urgency reported by Licensee. ● For critical problems, SRS personnel will work with Licensee until the situation is resolved. ● For problems that are not critical problems that have a lesser though continuing impact on operations of Licensee SRS will endeavor to provide a solution or workaround within 72 hours of the problem being reported to SRS by the Licensee. ● For other problems SRS may, at its discretion, either issue a near term "fix release" of the product or include the fix in the next scheduled product update.
3. Licensee equipment and software responsibilities. Licensee agrees to allow SRS to remotely connect to Licensee’s system when a problem is reported. SRS uses BeyondTrust remote access software for secure installation and follow-on support services. BeyondTrust software provides superior security and does so over an ordinary internet connection via an SRS server that hosts a BeyondTrust security hardware device.
If Licensee does not allow unattended access, the SRS response to a service request may be delayed until a responsible party of the Licensee allows access. Once remote access is obtained, SRS will examine data files, investigate reported problems, and provide updates and corrections as necessary.
4. Provision of software updates. SRS will provide all new enhanced and updated versions of software licensed to Licensee at no additional cost. This software will be provided with detailed installation instructions for installation by Licensee. If desired, Licensee may retain SRS to perform any installation at additional cost to be determined on a per case basis. Updates are distributed via download from the SRS ftp web site. SRS will not be obligated to provide service for release versions that are more than two annual release versions older than the current release.
5. Term. The term of the support period shall be one year from the date of system cutover and shall be annually renewed for another year upon payment of invoice. Payment for the year is due in advance the day the services begin. Non-payment of the support invoice within 60 days as shall be cause for terminating or suspending support services at the discretion of SRS. 6 Termination. Licensee may terminate this Agreement with or without cause upon ninety (90) days written notice to SRS. If terminated, Licensee is entitled to a prorated refund for the service days not consumed beginning on the last day of the month the written notice is received by SRS to the end of the remaining term of the Agreement.
7. Limitations. SRS agrees to provide support only for public safety application software provided by SRS. Other software used by Licensee (word processing, spreadsheet, etc.) is not included in this Agreement. PC and network operating system software and Microsoft SQL Server database system software is similarly not included, although SRS may assist Licensee in isolating problems to this software. (SRS reserves the right to charge for diagnostic services in the event it is
Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. – City of El Centro FINAL Page 17 determined that the reported issue is not attributable to RIMS.) Also specifically excluded is responsibility for administration, support, or maintenance of Licensee’ server, computer network, operating systems, or database (Microsoft SQL Server).
Licensee may request that SRS provide support services outside the limitations of this Support Services Agreement. If SRS agrees to provide any requested additional support services, such support services will be provided at SRS’s then current rate and under terms and conditions that SRS may require.
This Agreement does not include equipment maintenance or assistance in diagnosing hardware problems including but not limited to PCs, printers, network, scanners, and other computer peripheral devices with the exception that SRS will assist Licensee in determining whether a problem is RIMS
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-127)
Item: 4.
Meeting: 5/6/2025 4:00 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Elizabeth Fuchen, Interim
Finance Director
Department Head: Elizabeth Fuchen
DOC ID: 2025-127
Adopt Resolution No. 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Will be the first step in determining the coming year’s assessment for The District.
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:
Financial & Governance Stability & Sustainability
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE
DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
On an annual basis, the Buena Vista Landscape and Lighting District determines the levy and collection of assessments needed for the coming year. This is based on an Engineer’s Report for the District. Prior to holding a public meeting on this issue, the items noted in the Resolutions presented to you in this document must be processed.
DISCUSSION:
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends Adoption of Resolution No. 25- , A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of El Centro Initiating Proceedings For The Levy And Collection Of Assessments For The El Centro Buena Vista Landscaping And Lighting District For Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 And Ordering The Preparation Of An Engineer's Report In Connection Therewith.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Levy & Collection - Buena Vista Intent
04/2025/cdz/A25-0059/Reso/BuenaVistaLLD
InitiatingProceedings
1 RESOLUTION NO. 25-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL
CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND ORDERING
THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S REPORT IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Centro, California (the “City Council”), pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California beginning with Section 22500 (the “ Act”), desires to levy and collect annual assessments for the Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting District (the “District”) to pay for the operation, maintenance and servicing of the landscaping improvements and all appurtenant facilities related thereto. The Act provides for the levy of such assessments by the County on behalf of the City pursuant to Chapter 4, Article 2; and WHEREAS, the District and the associated assessments are in compliance with the provisions of California Constitution Article XIIID; and WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services as the engineer for the purpose of assisting with the annual levy of the District and to prepare and file an engineer’s report with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the above recitals are true and correct.
2. That the City Council hereby proposes to levy and collect assessments against the lots and parcels of land within the District to pay for the costs and expenses of the improvements described in section 3 hereof for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, being Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code (the “Act”) and as provided by Article XII D of the California Constitution.
3. That the general location and boundaries of the District are shown on maps on file in the office of the City Clerk, are incorporated herein by reference, and open to public inspection.
4. That the proposed improvements may be briefly described as follows: the operation, maintenance and servicing of street lighting, turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, plants, irrigation and drainage systems, ornamental lighting structures, masonry walls or other fencing, entryway monuments, street lighting and associated appurtenant facilities located within the streetscape (and perimeter
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2 landscaping) surrounding the developments. Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of the street lighting, ornamental structures, landscaping and appurtenant facilities, including repair, removal or replacement of all or part of any of the street lighting, ornamental structures, landscaping or appurtenant facilities. Servicing means the furnishing of electricity for the street lighting and operation of the ornamental structures, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities, and water for the irrigation and control of the landscaping and the maintenance of any of the ornamental structures, landscaping, lighting and appurtenant facilities.
5. That the City Council hereby designates Willdan Financial Services as the Engineer for the purposes of these proceedings and orders the engineer to prepare and file with the City Clerk a written report in accordance with Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution and Article 4 (commencing with Section 22565) of Chapter 1 of the Act for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. Such report shall refer to the District by its distinctive designation.
6. That lots or parcels within the District that are owned or used by any county, city, city and county, special district or any other local or regional governmental entity, the State of California or the United States shall be assessed unless the City demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that such lots or parcels receive no special benefit from the proposed improvements.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2025.
CITY OF EL CENTRO
By_______________________________
Sonia Carter, Mayor
ATTEST:
By _____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the City Attorney
By __________________________________
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney
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3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss
CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25- was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
By ____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-128)
Item: 5.
Meeting: 5/6/2025 4:00 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Elizabeth Fuchen, Interim
Finance Director
Department Head:
DOC ID: 2025-128
Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY
REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY
REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
FISCAL IMPACT:
Will be the first step in determining the coming year’s assessment for The District.
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:
Financial & Governance Stability & Sustainability
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE
DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:
BACKGROUND:
On an annual basis, the El Centro Buena Vista Landscape and Lighting District determines the levy and collection of assessments needed for the coming year. This is based on an Engineer’s Report for the District. Prior to holding a public meeting on this issue, the items noted in the Resolutions presented to you in this document must be processed.
DISCUSSION:
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 25- , Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of El Centro, For Preliminary Approval Of The Engineer's Annual Levy Report Regarding The El Centro Buena Vista Landscaping And Lighting District; And The Levy And Collection Of Annual Assessments Related Thereto For Fiscal Year 2025-2026 ATTACHMENTS:
1. Engineers Report - Buena Vista Intent
2. FY2526 El Centro Buena Vista Engineer's Report_IM
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE
ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE EL
CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR
2025-2026
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of El Centro, California (the “City Council”) has, by previous resolution, ordered the preparation of an engineer’s report (the “Report”) regarding the assessment district designated as the Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting District (the “District”), and the levy and collection of assessments related thereto for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026, 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 (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, there has now been presented to this City Council the Report as required by Chapter 3, Section 22623 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the Report as presented and is preliminary satisfied with the District, the improvements described therein and each of the budget items and documents as set forth therein and is satisfied that the proposed annual assessments, on a preliminary basis, have been assigned in accordance with the special benefits received from the improvements, operation, administration, maintenance and services to be performed within the District, as set forth in the Report.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the above recitals are true and correct.
2. That the Report as presented consists of the following:
A description of improvements;
A diagram of the District;
The proposed annual budget for the fiscal year (costs and expenses); The method of apportionment that details the method of calculating each parcel’s proportional special benefits and annual assessment; and The District roll containing the levy for each assessor parcel number within the District commencing Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
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3. That the District and the associated assessments as outlined in the Engineer’s Report are in compliance with the provisions of California Constitution Article XIIID.
4. That the Report is hereby approved on a preliminary basis, and ordered to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection.
5. 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 Report.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California held on the day of , 2025.
CITY OF EL CENTRO
By_____________________________
Sonia Carter, Mayor
ATTEST:
By_____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the City Attorney
By___________________________________
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss
CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25- was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
By___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
City of El Centro
Buena Vista
Landscape and Lighting District
2025/2026 ENGINEER’S REPORT
Intent Meeting: May 6, 2025
Public Hearing: June 3, 2025
27368 Via Industria, Suite 200
Temecula, California 92590
T. 951.587.3500 800.755.6864
F. 951.587.3510 888.326.6864
www.willdan.com
ENGINEER'S REPORT AFFIDAVIT
Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting District
The District includes the parcels of land within the residential and commercial subdivisions known as
Buena Vista
City of El Centro,
County of Imperial, State of California
This Report identifies the parcels within the Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting District and relevant zones therein including the improvements, budgets, parcels and assessments to be levied for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention. Reference is hereby made to the Imperial County Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the City Council.
Dated this ____________ day of ______________, 2025.
Willdan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of El Centro
By: ________________________________
Michelle Laase
Project Manager, District Administration Services
By: ________________________________
Tyrone Peter
P.E. # C 81888
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
This Engineer’s Report and the proposed assessments described herein have been preliminarily approved by the City Council of the City of El Centro on this ______ day of ____________, 2025.
_________________________________
Norma Wyles, CMC
City Clerk
City of El Centro
FINAL APPROVAL
This Engineer’s Report, the improvements and assessments described herein were approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of El Centro on this ______ day of ___________, 2025.
________________________________
Norma Wyles, CMC
City Clerk
City of El Centro
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
A. INTRODUCTION 1
II. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 2
A. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT 2
B. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT 2
C. DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES 3
III. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 5
A. GENERAL 5
B. PROPOSITION 218 BENEFIT ANALYSIS 5
C. SPECIAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS 7
D. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY 8
E. ASSESSMENT RANGE FORMULA 11
IV. DISTRICT BUDGET 12
A. DESCRIPTION OF BUDGET ITEMS 12
B. PROPOSED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 15
C. HISTORICAL RATES 17
D. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS 17
V. DISTRICT DIAGRAM 18
VI. 2025/2026 ASSESSMENT ROLL 19
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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. INTRODUCTION
The City of El Centro (“City”) created the Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting District (“District”) in order to provide for the ongoing operation, maintenance and servicing of median landscaping, certain perimeter landscaping and street lighting improvements installed in connection with development of properties within the District. This District provides the financial mechanism (annual assessments) by which the ongoing operation, maintenance and servicing of these improvements are funded. The District was formed in 2004 and annual assessments are levied pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”) and in compliance with the substantive and procedural requirements of the “California State Constitution” Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”).
This Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (“Report”) describes the District and the proposed assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. The annual budget for the maintenance and operation of the improvements is based on estimated expenses for the upcoming Fiscal Year. Parcels within the District are assessed proportionately for only those improvements and services that are a special benefit.
The District boundaries, improvements and services, method of apportionment and assessments described in this Report are based on current development and improvement plans including the estimated direct expenditures, incidental expenses and reserves associated with the maintenance and servicing of the improvements. These detailed plans and specifications approved by the City are made part of this Report by reference.
The word “parcel,” for the purposes of this Report, refers to an individual property assigned its own Assessment Number by the Imperial County (“County”) Assessor’s Office. The County Auditor/Controller uses Assessment Numbers and specific Fund Numbers to identify properties assessed on the tax roll for special district benefit assessments.
Following consideration of public comments and written protests at a noticed Public Hearing, the City Council may confirm the Report as submitted or amended and order the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 pursuant to the 1972 Act. The assessment information approved will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for each benefiting parcel.
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II. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
A. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT
The District consists of the lots, parcels and subdivisions of land located in the development area described below:
Buena Vista: The District encompasses the area of land identified by the County Assessor’s Office as Buena Vista Sub Units 1 through 4. It is located on the west side of 8th Street, between McCabe Road and Interstate 8. 465 single-family residential lots have been created within these Sub Units.
The District Diagram is presented in Part V of this Report.
B. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT
As applicable or may be applicable to this 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 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 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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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.
C. DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES
Landscape Improvements
The landscaping improvements may include, but are not limited to landscaping material and facilities within the District. These improvements include turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, plants, irrigation and drainage systems, ornamental lighting structures, masonry walls or other fencing, entryway monuments, and associated appurtenant facilities located within the streetscape (and perimeter landscaping) surrounding the developments, specifically:
Perimeter Landscaping at the locations and with the approximate composition, which follow. The square footage of area to be maintained for each development was estimated at a constant 5 feet width multiplied by a variable length of perimeter where the development adjoins a street. The length was taken from the Landscape Construction Plans measurement where available and approximated manually where the fore-mentioned measurements were not available.
8th Street and Imperial Avenue – 14,146.80 square feet of shrubs; 8th Street and Imperial Avenue – 6,445.77 square feet of groundcover;
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8th Street, Imperial Avenue, Manuel A. Ortiz Avenue, and Fieldview Avenue – 225 trees.
Perimeter Hardscape at the following locations and compositions:
8th Street, Imperial Avenue, Manuel A. Ortiz Avenue, and Fieldview Avenue – 30,200 square feet of concrete sidewalk;
8th Street and Imperial Avenue – 2,910 linear feet of slump block wall; 8th Street – 160 linear feet of entry monument; and
8th Street – 13,620 square feet of decomposed granite. (The total perimeter landscape and hardscape area is estimated at approximately 88,523 square feet.)
Retention Basin maintenance, including, but not limited to trash removal, weed clearing and other necessary maintenance to keep the basin operating properly.
In Fiscal Year 2024/2025 the City completed construction of Buena Vista Park, a four (4) acre neighborhood park located on land within the District’s retention basin, north of Fieldview Ave. and south of Manuel Ortiz Ave. The park is only accessible from local streets within the District. The park includes:
2.30 acres of park space including a basketball court, a play area, benches, light fixtures, and water fountains; and,
1.37 acres of low mow turf green area, which functions as part of the retention basin; and,
2,240 lineal feet of multipurpose trail around the park and retention basin; and,
97 drought tolerant trees; and,
40 low water use plants.
Public Street Lighting Improvements
The street lighting improvements may include but are not limited to electrical energy, lighting fixtures, poles, meters, conduits, electrical cable and associated appurtenant facilities associated with:
Public street lighting within the residential subdivisions; Public street lighting, traffic signals and other public lighting facilities on the streets surrounding or adjacent to the developments and other public areas associated with or necessary for development of properties within the District.
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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 rather than assessed value:
“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 received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.” Furthermore, Article XIIID Section 4 of the California Constitution (“Constitution”) states that:
“The proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined in relationship to the entirety of the capital cost of the public improvement, the maintenance and operation expenses of the public improvement, or the cost of the property related service being provided...” 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.
B. PROPOSITION 218 BENEFIT ANALYSIS
The costs of the improvements have been identified and allocated to properties within the District based on special benefit. The improvements to be provided by this District and for which properties will be assessed have been identified as an essential component and local amenity that provides a direct reflection and extension of the properties within the District, for which the property owners and residents have expressed a high level of support.
This District was formed to provide and establish landscape and lighting enhancement that affects the presentation of the surrounding properties and developments and will directly benefit the parcels to be assessed within the District. The assessments and method of apportionment is based on the premise that the assessments will be used to construct and install landscape improvements within the existing Buena Vista Landscape and Lighting District as well as provide for the annual maintenance of those improvements, and the assessment revenues generated for the District will be used solely for such purposes.
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In conjunction with the provisions of the 1972 Act, the California Constitution Article XIIID addresses several key criteria for the levy of assessments, notably:
Article XIIID Section 2d defines District as follows:
“District means an area determined by an agency to contain all parcels which will receive a special benefit from a proposed public improvement or property-related service”;
Article XIIID Section 2i defines special benefit as follows:
“Special benefit” means a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in the district or to the public at large.
General enhancement of property value does not constitute “special benefit.” Article XIIID Section 4a defines proportional special benefit assessments as follows:
“An agency which proposes to levy an assessment shall identify all parcels which will have a special benefit conferred upon them and upon which an assessment will be imposed. The proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined in relationship to the entirety of the capital cost of a public improvement, the maintenance and operation expenses of a public improvement, or the cost of the property related service being provided. No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel.”
The method of apportionment (method of assessment) set forth in the Report is based on the premise that each assessed property receives special benefits from the landscape and lighting improvements in the District, and the assessment obligation for each parcel reflects that parcel’s proportional special benefits as compared to other properties that receive special benefits.
To identify and determine the proportional special benefit to each parcel within the District, it is necessary to consider the entire scope of the improvements provided as well as the properties that benefit from those improvements. The improvements and the associated costs described in this Report, have been carefully reviewed and have been identified and allocated based on a benefit rationale and calculations that proportionally allocate the net cost of only those improvements determined to be of special benefit to properties within the District. The various public improvements and the associated costs have been identified as either “general benefit” (not assessed) or “special benefit”.
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C. SPECIAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Each of the improvements, the associated costs and assessments have been carefully reviewed, identified and allocated based on special benefit pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution and the 1972 Act. The improvements associated with this District have been identified as necessary, required and/or desired for the orderly development of the properties within the District to their full potential, consistent with the proposed development plans. As such, these improvements would be necessary and required of individual property owners for the development of such properties and their ongoing operation; maintenance and servicing of these improvements would be the financial obligation of those properties. Therefore, the improvements and the annual costs of ensuring the operation, maintenance and servicing of the improvements are of direct and 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 benefit from the improvements. The desirability and security of properties is enhanced by the presence of street lighting and well-maintained landscaping in close proximity to those properties.
The special benefits associated with the landscaping improvements specifically:
Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements;
Improved aesthetic appeal of properties providing 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; and Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels by moderating temperatures, providing oxygenation and attenuating noise.
The special benefits of street lighting are the convenience, safety, and security of property, improvements, and goods. Specifically:
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Enhanced deterrence of crime and aid to police protection; Increased nighttime safety on roads and streets;
Improved ability of pedestrians and motorists to see; Improved ingress and egress to and from property;
Reduced vandalism and other criminal act and damage to improvements or property; and
Improved traffic circulation and reduced nighttime accidents and personal property loss.
The preceding special benefits contribute to a specific enhancement and desirability of each of the assessed parcels 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 necessary 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.
The neighborhood park space was designed and constructed to be a special benefit to the existing properties within the District. It is accessible from within the District, there are no restroom facilities, and the lighting does not extend to the field. For these reasons, the City has determined that the park does not provide a special benefit to property outside the District. However, the park is open to the public and may be used from time to time by those outside the District. Therefore, the City will contribute a portion of the park costs from sources other than assessment to ensure only special benefits are assessed. Additionally, playground equipment and basketball court maintenance and replacement will be funded by sources other than the District assessment.
D. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The method of apportionment for the District calculates the receipt of special benefit from the respective improvements based on the actual or proposed land use of the parcels within the District. The special benefit received by each lot or parcel is equated to the overall land use of the parcel based on the parcel’s actual land use or proposed planned development and is reliant upon the special benefit received from the improvements planned within the District. The development is a Single Family Residential development, and it has been determined that the planned residential parcels benefit equally from the 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 other properties within the District. The Equivalent Benefit Unit method of assessment apportionment uses the singlefamily home site as the basic unit of assessment. 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 an appropriate and equitable assessment methodology for districts formed under the 1972 Act, as the benefit to each parcel from the improvements are apportioned as a function of land use type, 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 that the other land use types are compared to and weighted against (i.e. Equivalent Benefit Unit or “EBU”).
Multi-Family Residential — This land use is defined as a fully subdivided residential parcel that has more than one residential unit developed on the property. This land use is assessed 1.0 EBU per dwelling unit.
Planned-Residential Development — This land use is defined as any property not fully subdivided with a specific number of proposed residential lots or dwelling units to be developed on the parcel. This land use type is assessed at 1.0 EBU per planned (proposed) residential lot or dwelling unit.
Vacant Single-Family Residential — This land use is defined as property currently zoned for single-family detached residential development, but a tentative or final tract map has not been submitted and/or approved. This land use is assessed at 0.5 EBU per parcel.
Vacant Multi-Family Residential — This land use is defined as property currently zoned for multi-family residential development, but a tentative or final tract map has not been submitted and/or approved. This land use is assessed at 0.5 EBU per parcel.
Vacant Commercial — This land use is defined as property currently zoned for commercial use, but not specifically identified as commercial property. This land use is assessed at 1.0 EBU per acre. Parcels less than 1 acre are assigned a minimum of 1.0 EBU. Parcels over 50 acres are assigned a maximum of 50 EBU.
Developed Commercial — This land use is defined as property developed for either commercial or industrial use. This land use type is assessed at 4.0 EBU per gross acre. Parcels less than 0.25 acres are assigned a minimum of 1.0 EBU and there is no maximum acreage cap, as is the case with Vacant Commercial Property.
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Recreational or Limited Commercial Use — This land use is defined as property used for recreational or commercial use that is not part of the improvements provided by the District. This land use classification may include, but is not limited to, golf courses, commercial parking lots or commercial properties where less than ten percent of the total acreage has been developed. This land use is assessed at
2.0 EBU per acre. Similar to Commercial properties, there is no maximum acreage cap for this land use, but parcels less than 0.5 acres are assigned a minimum 1.0 EBU.
Exempt Parcels — This land use identifies properties that are not assessed and are assigned 0.0 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, open space areas and right-of-ways including greenbelts and parkways; utility right-of-ways; common areas, sliver parcels and bifurcated lots or any other property that cannot be developed; park properties and other publicly owned properties that are part of the District improvements or 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 not assessed.
The following table provides a listing of land use types, land use code designations, the Equivalent Benefit Unit factor applied to that land use type, and the multiplying factor used to calculate each parcel’s individual EBU.
Land Use Codes and Equivalent Benefit Units
Property Type
Land Use
Code
Equivalent
Benefit Unit Multiplier
Single-Family Residential SFR 1.0 Lot/Parcel
Multi-Family Residential MFR 1.0 Dwelling Unit
Planned Residential Development PRD 1.0 Planned Residential Lot or Dwelling Unit
Vacant Single-Family Residential SFV 0.5 Parcel
Vacant Multi-Family Residential MFV 0.5 Parcel
Vacant Commercial CMV 1.0 Acreage
Developed Commercial COM 4.0 Acreage
Recreational or Limited Commercial Use REC 2.0 Acreage
Exempt XMT 0.0 Parcel
The benefit formula applied to parcels within the District is based on the preceding Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU) table. Each parcel's EBU correlates the parcel’s special benefit received as compared to the other parcels benefiting from the improvements. The following formula is used to calculate each parcel’s EBU (proportional benefit).
Parcel Type EBU x Acres/Dwelling Units/Parcel/Lot = Parcel EBU
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The total number of Equivalent Benefit Units (EBUs) is the sum of individual EBUs applied to parcels that receive special benefit from the improvements. An assessment amount per EBU (“Rate”) is established by taking the net total cost of the improvements and dividing that amount by the total number of EBUs of the parcels benefiting from the improvements. This Rate is then applied back to each parcel’s individual EBU to determine the parcel’s proportionate benefit and assessment obligation for that improvement.
Total Balance to Levy / Total EBU = Rate per EBU
Rate per EBU x Parcel EBU = Parcel Levy Amount
E. 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 the District costs and assessments. As part of the District formation, balloting of property owners was conducted pursuant to the Constitution Article XIIID Section 4. The property owner ballots included an Assessment to be approved, as well as the approval of an assessment range formula.
The Maximum Assessment Rate is equal to the initial Assessment Rate approved by property owners adjusted annually by the percentage increase of the Local Consumer Price Index (CPI) for San Diego-Carlsbad, CA Area for All Urban Consumers from January to January. For Fiscal Year 2025/2026, the percentage increase of the local CPI is 3.81%.
Beginning in the second Fiscal Year of the District (Fiscal Year 2005/06) and each Fiscal Year thereafter, the Maximum Assessment Rate will be recalculated and a new Maximum Assessment Rate established. The Maximum Assessment Rate is adjusted annually and is calculated independent of the District’s annual budget and proposed annual assessment. Any proposed annual assessment rate per EBU for any Fiscal Year that is less than or equal to this Maximum Assessment Rate is not considered an increased assessment.
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IV. DISTRICT BUDGET
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:
Maintenance Costs/Labor — Includes all regularly scheduled labor and general maintenance cost including all wages, salaries, benefits and contract services required to properly maintain and ensure the satisfactory condition of all improvements and appurtenant facilities.
Landscaping Supplies — Includes all, materials, supplies, (e.g. pipe, fertilizer, insecticides, fuel, cleaning material etc.), and equipment, (e.g. communication, small tools, rentals, machinery etc.), required to operate, maintain and ensure the satisfactory condition of all improvements and appurtenant facilities.
Utilities — The furnishing of water and electricity required for the operation and maintenance of the improvements and facilities.
Miscellaneous Expenses — This item includes repairs to the 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.
ADMINISTRATION COSTS:
District Administration — May include all or a portion of 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.
Professional Fees for Administration — This budget item includes the costs of contracting with professionals to provide administrative, legal or engineering services specific to the District.
County Per Parcel Fee — This is the cost to the District for the County to collect assessments on the property tax bills.
LEVY ADJUSTMENTS:
Reserve Fund Collection/ (Transfer) — The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 1, Article 4 Section 22569 (a), provides for a District Reserve Fund. This Reserve Fund provides for the collection of funds to operate the District from the time period of July 1 (beginning of the Fiscal Year) through December 10th or when the County typically provides the City with the first installment of assessments collected from
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the property tax bills (typically January or February). Negative amounts shown for this budget item represent transfers from the Reserve Fund that reduces the Balance to Levy. Maintaining a fully funded Reserve eliminates the need for the City to transfer funds from non-District accounts to pay for operational expenses during the first half of the fiscal year and also provides the District with sufficient funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.
Interest Credit – This amount is the interest earnings for the District.
Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) – The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 5, beginning with Section 22660, provides for the District to establish by resolution an assessment installment plan for proposed improvements and expenditures that are greater than can be conveniently raised from a single annual assessment. Depending on the nature of the planned improvements, the collection of funds necessary to complete the project may be collected over a period up to thirty years, but typically not more than five years. The funds collected shall be accumulated in a separate improvement fund commonly referred to as a Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) and are not considered part of the regular maintenance of the improvements or the Reserve Fund.
Because the money accumulated in the Capital Improvement Fund is for a specific planned project (budgeted separately), the amount shown for this item in the annual budget will typically be a positive number representing the amount being collected that year as part of the Balance to Levy. A negative number (Contribution) should only occur after the project has been completed and excess funds are being credited back to the District’s regular accounts. The actual fund balances and expenditures for Capital Improvements are clearly identified under the Fund Balance Information section of the Budget.
General Fund Loan Repayment/(Advances) — This item represents repayments of amounts that had been temporarily advanced to the District from other revenue sources (usually the General Fund) or represents funds being loaned to the District for the current Fiscal Year that must be repaid by future assessments. Similar to the Reserve Collection/ (Contribution) line item, this item directly impacts the Reserve Fund Balances either positively or negatively.
Repayments are shown as a positive number and represent additional money being collected in the current annual assessment to repay a prior loan. These loans are typically for capital improvement expenditures or unforeseen expenditures incurred in prior years and Reserve Fund monies were not sufficient to cover the expenses. To ensure the ongoing operation and maintenance of the improvements, the City may advance funds to the District as a temporary loan to meet current expenditures and collect repayment of the loan through the annual assessments the following year or possibly over several years. Generally, all available Reserve Funds are exhausted before a temporary loan is advanced to the District and the Beginning Reserve Fund Balance will be a negative number
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indicating the loan amount is still outstanding. A loan for the current fiscal year (Contribution) is shown as a negative number. If the District is expected to incur significant expenditures in the current fiscal year for special services or capital improvements (upgrades or refurbishing of the improvements) and the proposed assessment revenues (annual assessments) and/or available Reserve Funds are not sufficient to cover the expenditures, the City may advance funds to the District as a temporary loan to meet the proposed expenditures.
Balance to Levy — This is the total amount to be levied and collected through assessments for the current fiscal year. The Balance to Levy represents the sum of Total Direct and Administration Costs, the Reserve Collection/ (Contribution), Replenishment/ (Contribution), and Other Revenue Sources.
DISTRICT STATISTICS:
Total Parcels — The total number of parcels within the District.
Total Parcels Levied — The total number of parcels within the District that are assessed. Non-assessable lots or parcels include properties that have been determined to receive no special benefits from the improvements and may include land principally encumbered by public or other right-of-ways or easements, common areas, and/or parcels that have restricted use or development potential.
Total Equivalent Benefit Units — The typical single-family residential parcel is assigned one (1.0) Equivalent Benefit Unit. Every other land-use or property type is assigned EBUs based on an assessment formula that equates the property’s specific development status, type of development (land-use), and size, to a typical single-family residential parcel.
Applied Levy per EBU — This amount represents the assessment rate being applied to each EBU. The Levy per EBU is the result of dividing the total Balance to Levy, by the sum of the Total Equivalent Benefit Units to be assessed.
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B. PROPOSED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
100% Personnel Costs
$32,000
50,000
6,000
1,500
900
$90,400
$40,080
4,953
111
$45,145
$135,545
LEVY ADJUSTMENTS
($32,491)
Interest Credit (2,000) 0
0 ($34,491)
$101,054
467
465
465.00
$217.32
$217.32
$36,817
(32,491)
General Fund Loan Repayment/(Advances) 0
$4,326
Miscellaneous Expenses
City of El Centro
Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Fiscal Year 2025/26
Fund Number: 923
Levy Components Special Benefit
DIRECT COSTS
Maintenance Costs/Labor
Landscaping Supplies
Utilities: Water
Utilities: Electricity
Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer)
Subtotal Direct Costs
ADMINISTRATION COSTS
District Administration
Professional Fees for Administration
County Fee
Collection/(Transfer)
Ending Projected Reserve Balance 06/30/2026
Total Parcels
Total Parcels Levied
Total Equivalent Benefit Units
Applied Levy per Benefit Unit
Maximum Levy per Benefit Unit (Current Fiscal Year)
RESERVE INFORMATION
Beginning Projected Reserve Balance 07/01/2025
General Fund Loan Repayment/(Advances)
TOTAL LEVY ADJUSTMENTS
BALANCE TO LEVY
DISTRICT STATISTICS
Subtotal Administration Costs
TOTAL DIRECT AND ADMINISTRATION COSTS
Reserve Fund Collection/(Transfer)
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50% Personnel Costs
$32,000
50,000
6,000
1,500
900
$90,400
$21,790
4,889
111
$26,790
$117,190
LEVY ADJUSTMENTS
($34,736)
Interest Credit (2,000) 0
0 ($36,736)
$80,454
467
465
465.00
$173.02
$217.32
$36,817
(34,736)
General Fund Loan Repayment/(Advances) 0
$2,081
City of El Centro
Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Fiscal Year 2025/26
Fund Number: 923
Levy Components Special Benefit
County Fee
DIRECT COSTS
Maintenance Costs/Labor
Landscaping Supplies
Utilities: Water
Utilities: Electricity
Miscellaneous Expenses
Subtotal Direct Costs
ADMINISTRATION COSTS
District Administration
Professional Fees for Administration
DISTRICT STATISTICS
Subtotal Administration Costs
TOTAL DIRECT AND ADMINISTRATION COSTS
Reserve Fund Collection/(Transfer)
Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer)
General Fund Loan Repayment/(Advances)
TOTAL LEVY ADJUSTMENTS
BALANCE TO LEVY
Ending Projected Reserve Balance 06/30/2026
Total Parcels
Total Parcels Levied
Total Equivalent Benefit Units
Applied Levy per Benefit Unit
Maximum Levy per Benefit Unit (Current Fiscal Year)
RESERVE INFORMATION
Beginning Projected Reserve Balance 07/01/2025
Collection/(Transfer)
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C. HISTORICAL RATES
Fiscal Year CPI Applied Rate Max Rate
2004/05 N/A $119.00 $119.00
2005/06 3.65% $123.34 $123.35
2006/07 3.67% $127.86 $127.87
2007/08 3.40% $66.10 $132.22
2008/09 2.29% $68.49 $135.24
2009/10 3.85% $71.40 $140.45
2010/11 0.00% $71.40 $140.45
2011/12 1.32% $71.40 $142.31
2012/13 3.03% $71.40 $146.62
2013/14 1.60% $10.00 $148.97
2014/15 1.31% $10.00 $150.92
2015/16 1.85% $10.00 $153.72
2016/17 1.62% $10.00 $156.20
2017/18 1.96% $10.00 $159.27
2018/19 3.01% $10.00 $164.07
2019/20 2.58% $10.00 $168.28
2020/21 2.30% $10.00 $172.15
2021/22 1.69% $46.14 $175.06
2022/23 8.22% $92.28 $189.46
2023/24 6.45% $115.36 $201.67
2024/25 3.80% $144.20 $209.33
2025/26 3.81% TBD $217.32
D. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS
There are no projects planned in the District at this time.
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V. DISTRICT DIAGRAM
The Diagram for the Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting District is on file with the City Clerk and by reference herein is made part of this Report. The parcels within the Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting District consist of the lots, parcels and subdivisions of land shown on the Imperial Assessor’s parcel maps. The lines and dimensions shown on the County Assessor Parcel maps for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.
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VI. 2025/2026 ASSESSMENT ROLL
Parcel identification for each lot or parcel within the District shall be the parcel as shown on the Imperial County Secured Roll for the year in which this Report is prepared and reflective of the Assessor’s Parcel Maps. A listing of the current assessor parcels to be assessed within this District along with the assessment amounts is provided in the Assessment Roll on file at the Office of the City Clerk.
APN Situs Address Land Use EBU Max Assessment Charge
054-551-001-000 802 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 $217.32
054-551-002-000 826 MANUEL A ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-003-000 850 MANUEL A ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-004-000 874 MANUEL A. ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-551-005-000 898 MANUEL A. ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-551-006-000 902 MANUEL A. ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-551-007-000 926 MANUEL A ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-008-000 950 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-009-000 974 MANUEL A. ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-551-010-000 998 MANUEL A ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-011-000 1002 MANUEL A ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-551-012-000 1026 MANUEL A ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-551-013-000 1050 MANUEL A ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-551-014-000 1074 MANUEL A ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-551-015-000 1098 MANUEL A. ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-551-016-000 1102 MANUEL A. ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-551-017-000 1122 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-018-000 1140 MANUEL A. ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-551-019-000 1160 MANUEL A ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-551-020-000 1178 MANUEL A ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-551-021-000 1198 MANUEL A ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-551-022-000 1202 MANUEL A ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-551-023-000 1216 MANUEL A ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-551-024-000 1230 MANUEL A. ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-551-025-000 1244 MANUEL A ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-551-026-000 1258 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-027-000 1272 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-028-000 1286 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-029-000 1298 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-030-000 1302 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-031-000 1318 MANUEL A ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-551-032-000 1334 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-033-000 1350 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-034-000 1364 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-035-000 1382 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-036-000 1398 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-037-000 1402 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-038-000 1416 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-039-000 1430 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-040-000 1444 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-041-000 1458 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-042-000 1472 MANUEL A ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-551-043-000 1486 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-551-044-000 1498 MANUEL A. ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-552-001-000 1219 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-002-000 1203 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-003-000 1202 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-004-000 1218 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-005-000 1399 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-006-000 1383 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-007-000 1365 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-008-000 1351 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-009-000 1335 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-010-000 1319 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-011-000 1303 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-012-000 1299 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
City of El Centro
Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Preliminary Assessment Roll
Fiscal Year 2025/26
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APN Situs Address Land Use EBU Max Assessment Charge
City of El Centro
Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Preliminary Assessment Roll
Fiscal Year 2025/26
054-552-013-000 1283 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-014-000 1265 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-015-000 1251 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-016-000 1235 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-017-000 1234 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-018-000 1250 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-019-000 1264 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-020-000 1282 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-021-000 1298 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-022-000 1302 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-023-000 1318 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-024-000 1334 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-025-000 1350 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-026-000 1364 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-027-000 1382 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-552-028-000 1398 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-001-000 1219 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-002-000 1203 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-003-000 1202 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-004-000 1222 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-005-000 1240 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-006-000 1260 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-007-000 1278 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-008-000 1298 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-009-000 1299 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-010-000 1279 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-011-000 1261 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-012-000 1241 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-013-000 1223 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-014-000 1203 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-015-000 1218 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-016-000 1202 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-017-000 1235 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-018-000 1251 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-019-000 1265 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-020-000 1283 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-021-000 1299 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-022-000 1303 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-023-000 1319 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-024-000 1335 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-025-000 1351 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-026-000 1365 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-027-000 1383 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-028-000 1399 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-029-000 1398 FIELDVIEW CT SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-030-000 1378 FIELDVIEW CT SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-031-000 1360 FIELDVIEW CT SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-032-000 1340 FIELDVIEW CT SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-033-000 1322 FIELDVIEW CT SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-034-000 1302 FIELDVIEW CT SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-035-000 1303 FIELDVIEW CT SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-036-000 1323 FIELDVIEW CT SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-037-000 1341 FIELDVIEW CT SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-038-000 1361 FIELDVIEW CT SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-039-000 1379 FIELDVIEW CT SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-040-000 1399 FIELDVIEW CT SFR 1.00 217.32
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APN Situs Address Land Use EBU Max Assessment Charge
City of El Centro
Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Preliminary Assessment Roll
Fiscal Year 2025/26
054-553-041-000 1398 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-042-000 1382 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-043-000 1364 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-044-000 1350 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-045-000 1334 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-046-000 1318 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-047-000 1302 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-048-000 1298 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-049-000 1282 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-050-000 1264 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-051-000 1250 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-553-052-000 1234 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-554-001-000 1219 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-554-002-000 1203 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-554-003-000 1235 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-554-004-000 1251 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-554-005-000 1265 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-554-006-000 1283 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-554-007-000 1299 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-554-008-000 1303 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-554-009-000 1319 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-554-010-000 1335 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-554-011-000 1351 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-554-012-000 1365 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-554-013-000 1383 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-554-014-000 1399 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-001-000 1051 MANUEL A ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32 054-555-002-000 1075 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-003-000 1099 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-004-000 1103 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-005-000 1123 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-006-000 1141 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-007-000 1161 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-008-000 1199 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-009-000 1198 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-010-000 1186 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-011-000 1172 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-012-000 1158 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-013-000 1144 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-014-000 1130 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-015-000 1116 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-016-000 1102 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-017-000 1103 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-018-000 1117 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-019-000 1131 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-020-000 1145 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-021-000 1159 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-022-000 1173 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-023-000 1187 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-024-000 1199 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-025-000 1198 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-026-000 1178 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-027-000 1160 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-028-000 1140 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-029-000 1122 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-030-000 1102 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
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APN Situs Address Land Use EBU Max Assessment Charge
City of El Centro
Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Preliminary Assessment Roll
Fiscal Year 2025/26
054-555-031-000 1098 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-555-032-000 1078 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-001-000 1199 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-002-000 1179 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-003-000 1161 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-004-000 1141 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-005-000 1123 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-006-000 1103 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-007-000 1099 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-008-000 1079 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-009-000 1061 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-010-000 1041 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-011-000 1023 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-012-000 1003 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-013-000 1002 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-014-000 1022 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-015-000 1040 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-016-000 1060 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-017-000 1078 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-018-000 1098 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-019-000 1102 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-020-000 1122 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-021-000 1140 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-022-000 1160 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-023-000 1178 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-556-024-000 1198 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-557-001-000 1199 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-557-002-000 1179 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-557-003-000 1161 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-557-004-000 1141 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-557-005-000 1123 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-557-006-000 1103 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-557-007-000 1099 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-557-008-000 1079 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-557-009-000 1061 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-557-010-000 1041 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-557-011-000 1023 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-557-012-000 1003 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-558-001-000 803 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-558-002-000 835 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-558-003-000 867 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-558-004-000 899 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-558-005-000 903 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-558-006-000 957 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-558-007-000 999 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-558-008-000 998 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-558-009-000 956 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-558-010-000 902 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-558-011-000 898 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-558-012-000 856 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-558-013-000 802 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-558-014-000 803 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-558-015-000 857 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-558-016-000 899 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-558-017-000 903 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-558-018-000 957 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
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APN Situs Address Land Use EBU Max Assessment Charge
City of El Centro
Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Preliminary Assessment Roll
Fiscal Year 2025/26
054-558-019-000 999 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-001-000 1499 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-002-000 1479 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-003-000 1461 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-004-000 1441 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-005-000 1433 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-006-000 1403 MANUEL ORTIZ AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-007-000 1402 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-008-000 1426 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-009-000 1450 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-010-000 1474 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-011-000 1498 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-012-000 1499 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-013-000 1475 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-014-000 1451 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-015-000 1427 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-016-000 1403 RIVERVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-017-000 1402 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-018-000 1426 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-019-000 1450 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-020-000 1474 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-021-000 1498 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-022-000 1499 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-023-000 1475 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-024-000 1451 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-025-000 1427 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-026-000 1403 FIELDVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-027-000 1402 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-028-000 1426 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-029-000 1450 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-030-000 1474 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-031-000 1498 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-032-000 1499 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-033-000 1473 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-034-000 1451 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-035-000 1427 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-559-036-000 1403 MEADOWVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-561-001-000 1498 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-561-002-000 1478 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-561-003-000 1462 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-561-004-000 1442 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-561-005-000 1422 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-561-006-000 1402 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-562-001-000 1398 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-562-002-000 1382 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-562-003-000 1364 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-562-004-000 1350 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-562-005-000 1334 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-562-006-000 1318 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-562-007-000 1302 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-562-008-000 1298 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-562-009-000 1282 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-562-010-000 1264 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-562-011-000 1250 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-562-012-000 1234 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-562-013-000 1218 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
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APN Situs Address Land Use EBU Max Assessment Charge
City of El Centro
Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Preliminary Assessment Roll
Fiscal Year 2025/26
054-562-014-000 1202 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-563-001-000 1198 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-563-002-000 1178 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-563-003-000 1160 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-563-004-000 1140 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-563-005-000 1122 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-563-006-000 1102 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-563-007-000 1098 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-563-008-000 1078 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-563-009-000 1060 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-563-010-000 1040 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-563-011-000 1022 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-563-012-000 1002 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-564-001-000 998 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-564-002-000 956 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-564-003-000 902 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-564-004-000 898 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-564-005-000 866 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-564-006-000 834 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-564-007-000 802 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-001-000 1199 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-002-000 1179 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-003-000 1161 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-004-000 1141 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-005-000 1123 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-006-000 1103 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-007-000 1099 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-008-000 1079 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-009-000 1061 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-010-000 1041 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-011-000 1023 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-012-000 1003 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-013-000 1002 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-014-000 1022 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-015-000 1040 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-016-000 1060 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-017-000 1078 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-018-000 1098 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-019-000 2256 S MARINA DR SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-020-000 1122 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-021-000 1140 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-022-000 1160 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-023-000 1178 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-565-024-000 1198 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-566-001-000 1199 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-566-002-000 1179 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-566-003-000 1161 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-566-004-000 1141 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-566-005-000 1123 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-566-006-000 1103 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-566-007-000 1099 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-566-008-000 1079 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-566-009-000 1061 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-566-010-000 1041 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-566-011-000 1023 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-566-012-000 1003 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
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APN Situs Address Land Use EBU Max Assessment Charge
City of El Centro
Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Preliminary Assessment Roll
Fiscal Year 2025/26
054-567-001-000 999 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-002-000 957 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-003-000 903 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-004-000 899 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-005-000 867 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-006-000 835 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-007-000 803 VALLEYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-008-000 998 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-009-000 956 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-010-000 902 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-011-000 898 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-012-000 856 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-013-000 802 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-014-000 803 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-015-000 857 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-016-000 899 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-017-000 903 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-018-000 957 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-019-000 999 SKYVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-020-000 998 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-021-000 936 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-022-000 902 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-023-000 898 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-024-000 856 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-025-000 802 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-026-000 803 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-027-000 857 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-028-000 897 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-029-000 903 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-030-000 957 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-567-031-000 999 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-591-001-000 1198 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-591-002-000 1178 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-591-003-000 1160 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-591-004-000 1140 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-591-005-000 1122 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-591-006-000 1102 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-591-007-000 1098 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-591-008-000 1078 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-591-009-000 1060 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-591-010-000 1040 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-591-011-000 1022 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-591-012-000 1002 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-001-000 1199 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-002-000 1179 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-003-000 1161 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-004-000 1141 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-005-000 1123 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-006-000 1103 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-007-000 1099 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-008-000 1079 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-009-000 1061 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-010-000 1041 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-011-000 1023 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-012-000 1003 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-013-000 1002 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
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APN Situs Address Land Use EBU Max Assessment Charge
City of El Centro
Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Preliminary Assessment Roll
Fiscal Year 2025/26
054-592-014-000 1022 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-015-000 1040 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-016-000 1060 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-017-000 1078 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-018-000 1098 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-019-000 1102 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-020-000 1122 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-021-000 1140 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-022-000 1160 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-023-000 1178 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-592-024-000 1198 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-593-001-000 998 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-593-002-000 956 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-593-003-000 902 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-593-004-000 898 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-593-005-000 856 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-593-006-000 802 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-593-007-000 803 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-593-008-000 857 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-593-009-000 899 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-593-010-000 903 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-593-011-000 957 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-593-012-000 999 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-593-013-000 998 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-593-014-000 956 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-593-015-000 902 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-593-016-000 898 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-593-017-000 866 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-593-018-000 834 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-593-019-000 802 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-001-000 1199 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-002-000 1179 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-003-000 1161 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-004-000 1141 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-005-000 1123 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-006-000 1103 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-007-000 1099 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-008-000 1079 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-009-000 1061 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-010-000 1041 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-011-000 1023 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-012-000 1003 DESERTVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-013-000 1002 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-014-000 1022 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-015-000 1040 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-016-000 1060 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-017-000 1078 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-018-000 1098 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-019-000 1102 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-020-000 1122 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-021-000 1140 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-022-000 1160 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-023-000 1178 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-594-024-000 1198 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-595-001-000 1199 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-595-002-000 1179 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
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APN Situs Address Land Use EBU Max Assessment Charge
City of El Centro
Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Preliminary Assessment Roll
Fiscal Year 2025/26
054-595-003-000 1161 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-595-004-000 1141 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-595-005-000 1123 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-595-006-000 1103 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-595-007-000 1099 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-595-008-000 1079 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-595-009-000 1061 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-595-010-000 1041 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-595-011-000 1023 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-595-012-000 1003 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-595-013-000 999 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-595-014-000 957 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-595-015-000 903 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-595-016-000 899 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-595-017-000 867 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-595-018-000 835 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
054-595-019-000 803 PALMVIEW AVE SFR 1.00 217.32
Total $101,053.94 TBD
Total Parcels 465
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City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-129)
Item: 6.
Meeting: 5/6/2025 4:00 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Elizabeth Fuchen, Interim
Finance Director
Department Head: Elizabeth Fuchen
DOC ID: 2025-129
Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Will be the first step in determining the coming year’s assessment for The District.
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:
Financial & Governance Stability & Sustainability
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE
DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:
BACKGROUND:
On an annual basis, the El Centro Buena Vista Landscape and Lighting District determines the levy and collection of assessments needed for the coming year. This is based on an Engineer’s Report for the District. Prior to holding a public meeting on this issue, the items noted in the Resolutions presented to you in this document must be processed.
DISCUSSION:
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends Adopting Resolution No. 25- , Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of El Centro Declaring Its Intention To Levy And Collect Annual Assessments Related To The El Centro Buena Vista Landscaping And Lighting District For Fiscal Year 2025- 2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Intention Levy - Buena Vista Intent
04/2025/cdz/A25-0059/Reso/BuenaVistaLLDIntentiontoLevy 1 RESOLUTION NO. 25-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL
CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Centro, California (the “City Council”), pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (the “Act”) and by previous resolution, initiated proceedings for the Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting District (the “District”) to levy and collect annual assessments to pay for the operation, maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting and all appurtenant facilities related thereto for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to levy and collect the annual assessments against lots and parcels of land within the District to pay the cost and expenses related to the improvements described in section 2 of this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer selected by the City Council has prepared and filed with the City Clerk for the City of El Centro, California (“the City”) a report in connection with the District and levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026) in accordance with Chapter 1, Article 4 of the Act, and the Council did, by previous resolution, preliminarily approve the report.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY BE RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the above recitals are true and correct.
2. That the City Council hereby declares that it is its intention to seek the annual levy of the District in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22624 over and including the land within the District boundary, and to levy and collect assessments on all such land to pay the costs of the maintenance and servicing of the landscaping improvements and all appurtenant facilities and operations related thereto for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The territory included within the District is generally described in section 3 of this resolution and is designated as Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting District.
3. That the boundaries of the District are located on the west side of Eighth Street, between McCabe Road and Interstate 8.
4. That the landscaping improvements may include, but are not limited to all landscaping material and facilities within the District. These improvements include turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, plants, irrigation and drainage systems, ornamental lighting structures, masonry walls or other fencing, entryway monuments, and associated
04/2025/cdz/A25-0059/Reso/BuenaVistaLLDIntentiontoLevy 2 appurtenant facilities located within the streetscape (and perimeter landscaping) surrounding the developments. The street lighting improvements may include but are not limited to electrical energy, lighting fixtures, poles, meters, conduits, electrical cable and associated appurtenant facilities. For specific improvements reference Fiscal Year 2025-2026 engineer’s report.
5. That the proposed assessments for the District are outlined in the engineer’s annual levy report. The report details the proposed assessments necessary to provide for the annual operation, administration, services and maintenance of the improvements described in section 4 of this resolution and by reference said report is made part of this resolution.
6. That the District and the associated assessments as outlined in the engineer’s report are in compliance with the provisions of California Constitution Article XIIID.
7. That the City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a public hearing concerning the District and the levy of assessments for the improvements related thereto in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22626 of the Act.
8. That the notice is hereby given that a public hearing on these matters will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as feasible in the regular meeting chambers of the City Council located at 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.
9. That the City Clerk shall cause notice to be given of the time and place of the public hearing by causing the publishing of this resolution once in the local paper not less than ten (10) days before the date of the hearing and by posting a copy of this resolution on the official bulletin board customarily used by the City Council for the posting of notices.
10. That any interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the hearing, or having previously filed protest, may file a written withdrawal of that protest. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection and a protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by such property owner. At the public hearing, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2025.
CITY OF EL CENTRO
By: ____________________________
Sonia Carter, Mayor
ATTEST:
By: ___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
04/2025/cdz/A25-0059/Reso/BuenaVistaLLDIntentiontoLevy 3 APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
By:___________________________________
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss
CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25- was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
By ___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-130)
Item: 7.
Meeting: 5/6/2025 4:00 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Elizabeth Fuchen, Interim
Finance Director
Department Head:
DOC ID: 2025-130
Adopt Resolution 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY
REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY
REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Will be the first step in determining the coming year’s assessment for The District STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:
Financial & Governance Stability & Sustainability
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE
DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:
Yes
BACKGROUND:
On an annual basis, the El Centro Legacy Ranch Landscape and Lighting District determines the levy and collection of assessments needed for the coming year. This is based on an Engineer’s Report for the District. Prior to holding a public meeting on this issue, the items noted in the Resolutions presented to you in this document must be processed.
DISCUSSION:
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends Adopting Resolution 25- , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Centro for Preliminary Approval of The Engineer's Annual Levy Report Regarding the El Centro Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District; and the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments Related thereto for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Engineers Report - Legacy Ranch Intent
2. FY2526 El Centro Legacy Ranch LLD Engineer's Report Draft_IM
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE
ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE EL
CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR
2025-2026
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Centro, California (the “City Council”) has, by previous resolution, ordered the preparation of an Engineer’s report (the “Report”) regarding the assessment district designated as the Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District (the “District”), and the levy and collection of assessments related thereto for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, 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 (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, there has now been presented to this City Council the Report as required by Chapter 3, Section 22623 of said Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the Report as presented, and is preliminarily satisfied with the District, the improvements described therein, each of the budget items and documents as set forth therein, and is satisfied that the proposed annual assessments, on a preliminary basis, have been assigned in accordance with the special benefits received from the improvements, operation, administration, maintenance and services to be performed within the District, as set forth in the Report.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The preceding recitals are true and correct.
2. The Report, as presented, consists of the following:
• A Description of Improvements.
• A Diagram of the District.
• The proposed Annual Budget for the fiscal year (Costs and Expenses). • The Method of Apportionment that details the method of calculating each parcel’s proportional special benefits and annual assessment. • The District Roll containing the Levy for each Assessor Parcel Number within the District commencing Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
3. The District and the associated assessments as outlined in the Engineer’s Report are in compliance with the provisions of California Constitution Article XIIID.
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4. The Report is hereby approved on a preliminary basis, and ordered to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection.
5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, and the minutes of this meeting shall so reflect the presentation of the Report.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2025.
CITY OF EL CENTRO
By: ____________________________
Sonia Carter, Mayor
ATTEST:
By: ___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
By: ___________________________
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss
CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25- was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
By___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
City of El Centro
Legacy Ranch
Landscape and Lighting District
2025/2026 ENGINEER’S REPORT
Intent Meeting: May 6, 2025
Public Hearing: June 3, 2025
27368 Via Industria, Suite 200
Temecula, California 92590
T. 951.587.3500 800.755.6864
F. 951.587.3510 888.326.6864
www.willdan.com
ENGINEER'S REPORT AFFIDAVIT
Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District
The District includes the parcels of land within the residential and commercial subdivisions known as
Legacy Ranch
City of El Centro,
County of Imperial, State of California
This Report identifies the parcels within Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District and relevant zones therein including the improvements, budgets, parcels and assessments to be levied for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention. Reference is hereby made to the Imperial County Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the City Council.
Dated this ____________ day of ______________, 2025.
Willdan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of El Centro
By: ________________________________
Michelle Laase
Project Manager, District Administration Services
By: ________________________________
Tyrone Peter
P.E. # C 81888
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
This Engineer’s Report and the proposed assessments described herein have been preliminarily approved by the City Council of the City of El Centro on this ______ day of ____________, 2025.
_________________________________
Norma Wyles, CMC
City Clerk
City of El Centro
FINAL APPROVAL
This Engineer’s Report, the improvements and assessments described herein were approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of El Centro on this ______ day of ___________, 2025.
________________________________
Norma Wyles, CMC
City Clerk
City of El Centro
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
A. INTRODUCTION 1
II. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 2
A. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT 2
B. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT 2
C. DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES 3
III. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 6
A. GENERAL 6
B. PROPOSITION 218 BENEFIT ANALYSIS 6
C. SPECIAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS 7
D. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY 9
E. ASSESSMENT RANGE FORMULA 12
IV. DISTRICT BUDGET 13
A. DESCRIPTION OF BUDGET ITEMS 13
B. PROPOSED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 16
C. HISTORICAL RATES 20
D. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS 20
V. DISTRICT DIAGRAM 20
VI. 2025/2026 ASSESSMENT ROLL 22
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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. INTRODUCTION
The City of El Centro (“City”) created the Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District (“District”) in order to provide for the ongoing maintenance, operation and servicing of park, certain perimeter landscaping, off-site landscaping improvements, and street lighting improvements installed in connection with development of properties within the District. This District provides the financial mechanism (annual assessments) by which the ongoing operation and maintenance of these improvements are funded. The District was formed in 2007 and annual assessments are levied pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”) and in compliance with the substantive and procedural requirements of the “California State Constitution” Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”).
This Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (“Report”) describes the District and the proposed assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. The annual budget for the maintenance and operation of the improvements is based on estimated expenses for the upcoming Fiscal Year. Parcels within the District are assessed proportionately for only those improvements and services that are a special benefit.
The District, boundaries, improvements and services, method of apportionment and assessments described in this Report are based on current development and improvement plans including direct expenditures, incidental expenses, and reserves associated with the maintenance and servicing of the improvements.
These detailed plans and specifications approved by the City are made part of this report by reference.
The word “parcel,” for the purposes of this Report, refers to an individual property assigned its own Assessment Number by the Imperial County Assessor’s Office.
The Imperial County Auditor/Controller uses Assessment Numbers and specific Fund Numbers to identify properties assessed on the tax roll for special district benefit assessments.
Following consideration of public comments and written protests at a noticed Public Hearing, the City Council may confirm the Report as submitted or amended and order the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 pursuant to the 1972 Act. The assessment information approved will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for each benefiting parcel.
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II. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
A. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT
The District consists of all lots, parcels and subdivisions of land located in the development area described below:
Legacy Ranch: The District encompasses an area of land of approximately thirty-seven acres (37 acres) in size. It is bordered on the east side by Farnsworth Road and on the west side by Third Street and is located between W. Dannenberg Road to the north and W. McCabe Road to the south.
The District includes:
143 single-family residential lots, and
A 1.5-acre community park which is located wholly within the residential subdivision of the District and is to be dedicated to the City. The park is adjacent to and south of Charles Elmore Drive and is surrounded by residential lots of the District on its three other sides.
The location and borders of the District can be seen in Part V of this Report.
B. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT
As applicable or may be applicable to this 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 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 improvement otherwise authorized pursuant to this section.
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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;
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. DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES
The purpose of this District is to ensure the ongoing maintenance, operation and servicing of park, landscaping, and lighting improvements established or installed in connection with development of properties within the District. The improvements to be maintained and funded through the District assessments are generally described as:
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Park Maintenance
Park landscaping including trees, vegetation, irrigation systems and hardscape improvements located within the park which is to be dedicated to the City for maintenance;
Grass field for open play;
Playground equipment including a tot lot with a shade structure; Pavilion for picnic area;
Covered picnic area with picnic tables;
Furnishings including a water fountain, benches and trash receptacles; Security lighting throughout the park;
Approximately 49,000 square feet of turf grass including a grass field of approximately 35,000 square feet inside of the park walk and 15,000 square feet outside of the park walk for open play;
Trees of assorted varieties of approximately 24” box size; Ornamental shrubs of approximately 5-gallon size;
Ornamental vines of approximately 5-gallon size;
Meandering concrete park walks along the perimeter of the park including concrete under pavilions, benches and memorial plaza;
Concrete mow curbs;
A memorial park monument sign with a plaque on the north side of the park; and a flagpole;
Water fountains;
Park benches;
Trash receptacles; and
All appurtenant facilities, equipment, materials and utilities related to the aforementioned improvements.
All parcels within the District are served by the park and can utilize the open entrance areas from Charles Elmore Drive.
Landscape Improvements
The landscaping improvements may include, but are not limited to, all landscaping material and facilities that benefit the properties within the District.
These improvements include turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, plants, irrigation and drainage systems, ornamental lighting structures, entryway monuments, and associated appurtenant facilities located within the street right-of-ways and public areas including streetscape areas surrounding the development and at an off-site improvements location (retention basin) on the northeast corner of the Countryside North development. The following is a description of the landscape improvements:
Perimeter landscape improvements along Farnsworth Lane frontage, consisting of trees no less than 24” box in size; planting areas of assorted shrubs, vines and groundcover of approximately 12,000 square feet, and turf of approximately 48,000 square feet. These improvements include those associated with landscaping for an Imperial Irrigation District
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easement located alongside Farnsworth Lane, on the eastern boundary of the development.
Perimeter landscape improvements along Third Street frontage, consisting of trees no less than 24” box in size; planting areas of assorted shrubs, vines and groundcover of approximately 12,000 square feet; and turf of approximately 4,000 square feet.
Perimeter landscape improvements along Valor Lane close to the main entry into the development, consisting of trees and planting areas of assorted shrubs, vines and groundcover of approximately 2,000 square feet.
Off-site landscape maintenance for the 5,600 of retention basin landscaping that the development benefits from includes but is not limited to trash removal, weed clearing and other necessary landscape maintenance within the basin.
Public Street Lighting Improvements
The street lighting improvements may include but are not limited to electrical energy, lighting fixtures, poles, meters, conduits, electrical cable and associated appurtenant facilities associated with and located within the street right-of-ways and public areas surrounding the development:
All public street lighting within the residential subdivision; which includes approximately 30 street-lights, including one close to the northwest corner of the park.
Security lighting throughout the park.
Public street lighting, traffic signals and other public lighting facilities on the streets surrounding or adjacent to the development and other public areas associated or necessary for development of properties within the District.
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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 rather than assessed value:
“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 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.
In addition, pursuant to the Constitution, 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. PROPOSITION 218 BENEFIT ANALYSIS
The costs of the improvements have been identified and allocated to properties within the District based on special benefit. The improvements to be provided by this District and for which properties will be assessed have been identified as an essential component and local amenity that provides a direct reflection and extension of the properties within the District, for which the property owners and residents have expressed a high level of support.
This District was formed to establish and provide for the improvements that enhance the presentation of the surrounding properties and developments.
These improvements will directly benefit the parcels to be assessed within the District. The assessments and method of apportionment is based on the premise that the assessments will be used to construct and install landscape and lighting improvements within the existing Legacy Ranch District as well as provide for the annual maintenance of those improvements, and the assessment revenues generated by the District will be used solely for such purposes.
In conjunction with the provisions of the 1972 Act, the California Constitution Article XIIID addresses several key criteria for the levy of assessments, notably:
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Article XIIID Section 2d defines District as follows:
“District means an area determined by an agency to contain all parcels which will receive a special benefit from a proposed public improvement or property-related service”;
Article XIIID Section 2i defines Special Benefit as follows:
“Special benefit” means a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in the district or to the public at large.
General enhancement of property value does not constitute “special benefit.” Article XIIID Section 4a defines proportional special benefit assessments as follows:
“An agency which proposes to levy an assessment shall identify all parcels which will have a special benefit conferred upon them and upon which an assessment will be imposed. The proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined in relationship to the entirety of the capital cost of a public improvement, the maintenance and operation expenses of a public improvement, or the cost of the property related service being provided. No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel.” The method of apportionment (method of assessment) set forth in the Report is based on the premise that each assessed property receives special benefits from the landscape and lighting improvements within the District, and the assessment obligation for each parcel reflects that parcel’s proportional special benefits as compared to other properties that receive special benefits.
To identify and determine the proportional special benefit to each parcel within the District, it is necessary to consider the entire scope of the improvements provided as well as the properties that benefit from those improvements. The improvements and the associated costs described in this Report, have been carefully reviewed and have been identified and allocated based on a benefit rationale and calculations that proportionally allocate the net cost of only those improvements determined to be of special benefit to properties within the District.
The various public improvements and the associated costs have been identified as either “general benefit” (not assessed) or “special benefit”.
C. SPECIAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Each of the improvements, the associated costs and assessments have been carefully reviewed, identified and allocated based on special benefit pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution and 1972 Act. The improvements associated with this District have been identified as necessary, required and/or desired for
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the orderly development of the properties within the District to their full potential, consistent with the proposed development plans. As such, these improvements would be necessary and required of individual 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 direct and 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 benefit from the improvements. The desirability and security of properties is enhanced by the presence of street lighting and well-maintained landscaping in close proximity to those properties.
The special benefits associated with all landscaping improvements are specifically:
Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements;
Improved aesthetic appeal of properties providing 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 parks 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; and Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels by moderating temperatures, providing oxygenation and attenuating noise.
The special benefits of street lighting are the convenience, safety, and security of property, improvements, and goods. Specifically:
Enhanced deterrence of crime and aid to police protection; Increased nighttime safety on roads and streets;
Improved ability of pedestrians and motorists to see; Improved ingress and egress to property;
Reduced vandalism and other criminal act and damage to improvements or property; and
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Improved traffic circulation and reduced nighttime accidents and personal property loss.
The preceding special benefits contribute to a specific enhancement and desirability of each of the assessed parcels 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 necessary 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.
D. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The method of apportionment for the District calculates the receipt of special benefit from the respective improvements based on the actual or proposed land use of the parcels within the District. The special benefit received by each lot or parcel is equated to the overall land use of the parcel based on the parcel’s actual land use or proposed planned development and is reliant upon the special benefit received from the improvements planned within the District. The development is a Single-Family Residential development and it has been determined that all residential parcels benefit equally from the improvements.
Equivalent Benefit Units:
To assess benefits equitably, it is necessary to relate each property’s proportional special benefits to the special benefits of all other properties within the District. The Equivalent Benefit Unit method of assessment apportionment uses the single-family home site as the basic unit of assessment. A single-family home site equals one Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU). All 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 an appropriate and equitable assessment methodology for districts formed under the 1972 Act, as the benefit to each parcel from the improvements are apportioned as a function of land use type, size and development.
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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 that all other land use types are compared and weighted against (i.e. Equivalent Benefit Unit or EBU).
Multi-Family Residential: This land use is defined as a fully subdivided residential parcel that has more than one residential unit developed on the property. This land use is assessed 1.0 EBU per dwelling unit.
Planned-Residential Development: This land use is defined as any property not fully subdivided with a specific number of proposed residential lots or dwelling units to be developed on the parcel. This land use type is assessed at 1.0 EBU per planned (proposed) residential lot or dwelling unit.
Vacant Single-Family Residential: This land use is defined as property currently zoned for single-family detached residential development, but a tentative or final tract map has not been submitted and/or approved. This land use is assessed at 0.5 EBU per parcel.
Vacant Multi-Family Residential: This land use is defined as property currently zoned for multi-family residential development, but a tentative or final tract map has not been submitted and/or approved. This land use is assessed at 0.5 EBU per parcel.
Vacant Commercial: This land use is defined as property currently zoned for commercial use, but not specifically identified as commercial property. This land use is assessed at 1.0 EBU per acre. Parcels less than 1 acre are assigned a minimum of 1.0 EBU. Parcels over 50 acres are assigned a maximum of 50 EBU.
Developed Commercial: This land use is defined as property developed for either commercial or industrial use. This land use type is assessed at 4.0 EBU per gross acre. Parcels less than 0.25 acres are assigned a minimum of 1.0 EBU and there is no maximum acreage cap, as is the case with Vacant Commercial Property.
Recreational or Limited Commercial Use: This land use is defined as property used for recreational or commercial use that is not part of the improvements provided by the District. This land use classification may include, but is not limited to, golf courses, commercial parking lots or commercial properties where less than ten percent of the total acreage has been developed. This land use is assessed at 2.0 EBU per acre. Similar to Commercial properties, there is no maximum acreage cap for this land use but parcels less than 0.5 acres are assigned a minimum 1.0 EBU.
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Exempt Parcels: This land use identifies properties that are not assessed and are assigned 0.0 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, open space areas and right-of-ways including greenbelts and parkways; utility right-of-ways; common areas, sliver parcels and bifurcated lots or any other property that cannot be developed; park properties and other publicly owned properties that are part of the District improvements or 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 following table provides a listing of land use types, land use code designations, the Equivalent Benefit Unit factor applied to that land use type, and the multiplying factor used to calculate each parcel’s individual EBU.
Land Use Codes and Equivalent Benefit Units
Property Type Land Use
Code
Equivalent
Benefit
Unit
Multiplier
Single-Family Residential SFR 1.0 Lot/Parcel
Multi-Family Residential MFR 1.0 Dwelling Unit
Planned Residential Development PRD 1.0 Planned Residential Lot or Dwelling Unit Vacant Single-Family Residential SFV 0.5 Parcel
Vacant Multi-Family Residential MFV 0.5 Parcel
Vacant Commercial CMV 1.0 Acreage
Developed Commercial COM 4.0 Acreage
Recreational or Limited Commercial Use REC 2.0 Acreage
Exempt XMT 0.0 Parcel
The benefit formula applied to parcels within the District is based on the preceding Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU) table. Each parcel's EBU correlates the parcel’s special benefit received as compared to the other parcels benefiting from the improvements. The following formula is used to calculate each parcel’s EBU (proportional benefit).
Parcel Type EBU x Acres/Dwelling Units/Parcel/Lot = Parcel EBU The total number of Equivalent Benefit Units (EBUs) is the sum of all individual EBUs applied to parcels that receive a special benefit from the improvement. An assessment amount per EBU (Rate) for each improvement is established by taking the total cost of the improvement and dividing that amount by the total number of EBUs of all parcels benefiting from the improvement. This Rate is then applied back to each parcel’s individual EBU to determine the parcel’s proportionate benefit and assessment obligation for that improvement.
Total Balance to Levy / Total EBU = Levy per EBU
Levy per EBU x Parcel EBU = Parcel Levy Amount
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E. 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 the District costs and assessments. As part of the District formation, balloting of property owners is required pursuant to the Constitution 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 Maximum Assessment is equal to the initial Assessment approved by property owners adjusted annually by the percentage increase in the local Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the San Diego-Carlsbad area for All Urban Consumers from January to January. For Fiscal Year 2025/2026, the percentage increase of the local CPI is 3.81%.
Beginning in the second fiscal year of the District (Fiscal Year 2008/2009) and each fiscal year thereafter, the Maximum Assessment will be recalculated and a new Maximum Assessment established. The Maximum Assessment is adjusted annually and is calculated independent of the District’s annual budget and proposed annual assessment. Any proposed annual assessment (rate per EBU) 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.
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IV. DISTRICT BUDGET
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:
Landscaping Maintenance Costs/Labor — Includes all regularly scheduled labor and general maintenance cost including all wages, salaries, benefits and contract services required to properly maintain and ensure the satisfactory condition of all improvements and appurtenant facilities.
Landscaping Supplies— Includes all, materials, supplies, (e.g. pipe, fertilizer, insecticides, fuel, cleaning material etc.), and equipment, (e.g. communication, small tools, rentals, machinery etc.), required to operate, maintain and ensure the satisfactory condition of all improvements and appurtenant facilities.
Utilities — The furnishing of water and electricity required for the operation and maintenance of the improvements and facilities.
Miscellaneous Expenses — This item includes repairs to the 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.
ADMINISTRATION COSTS:
District Administration — May include all or a portion of 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.
Professional Fees for Administration — This budget item includes the costs of contracting with professionals to provide administrative, legal or engineering services specific to the District.
County Per Parcel Fee — This is the cost to the District for the County to collect assessments on the property tax bills.
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LEVY ADJUSTMENTS:
Reserve Fund Collection/(Transfer) — The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 1, Article 4 Section 22569 (a), provides for a District Reserve Fund. This Reserve Fund provides for the collection of funds to operate the District from the time period of July 1 (beginning of the Fiscal Year) through December 10th or when the County provides the City with the first installment of assessments collected from the property tax bills (typically January or February). Negative amounts shown for this budget item represent transfers from the Reserve Fund that reduces the Balance to Levy. Maintaining a fully funded Reserve eliminates the need for the City to transfer funds from non-District accounts to pay for operational expenses during the first half of the fiscal year and also provides the District with sufficient funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.
Interest Credit – This amount is the interest earnings for the District.
Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) – The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 5, beginning with Section 22660, provides for the District to establish by resolution an assessment installment plan for proposed improvements and expenditures that are greater than can be conveniently raised from a single annual assessment. Depending on the nature of the planned improvements, the collection of funds necessary to complete the project may be collected over a period up to thirty years, but typically not more than five years. The funds collected shall be accumulated in a separate improvement fund commonly referred to as a Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) and are not considered part of the regular maintenance of the improvements or the Reserve Fund.
Because the money accumulated in the Capital Improvement Fund is for a specific planned project (budgeted separately), the amount shown for this item in the annual budget will typically be a positive number representing the amount being collected that year as part of the Balance to Levy. A negative number (Contribution) should only occur after the project has been completed and excess funds are being credited back to the District’s regular accounts. The actual fund balances and expenditures for Capital Improvements are clearly identified under the Fund Balance Information section of the Budget.
General Fund Loan Repayment/(Advances) — This item represents repayments of amounts that had been temporarily advanced to the District from other revenue sources (usually the General Fund) or represents funds being loaned to the District for the current Fiscal Year that must be repaid by future assessments. Similar to the Reserve Collection/ (Contribution) line item, this item directly impacts the Reserve Fund Balances either positively or negatively.
Repayments are shown as a positive number and represent additional money being collected in the current annual assessment to repay a prior loan. These
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loans are typically for capital improvement expenditures or unforeseen expenditures incurred in prior years and Reserve Fund monies were not sufficient to cover the expenses. To ensure the ongoing operation and maintenance of the improvements, the City may advance funds to the District as a temporary loan to meet current expenditures and collect repayment of the loan through the annual assessments the following year or possibly over several years. Generally, all available Reserve Funds are exhausted before a temporary loan is advanced to the District and the Beginning Reserve Fund Balance will be a negative number indicating the loan amount is still outstanding. A loan for the current fiscal year (Contribution) is shown as a negative number. If the District is expected to incur significant expenditures in the current fiscal year for special services or capital improvements (upgrades or refurbishing of the improvements) and the proposed assessment revenues (annual assessments) and/or available Reserve Funds are not sufficient to cover the expenditures, the City may advance funds to the District as a temporary loan to meet the proposed expenditures.
Balance to Levy — This is the total amount to be levied and collected through assessments for the current fiscal year. The Balance to Levy represents the sum of Total Direct and Administration Costs, the Reserve Collection/ (Contribution), Replenishment/ (Contribution), and Other Revenue Sources.
DISTRICT STATISTICS:
Total Parcels — The total number of parcels within the District.
Total Parcels Levied — The total number of parcels within the District that are assessed. Non-assessable lots or parcels include properties that have been determined to receive no special benefits from the improvements and may include land principally encumbered by public or other right-of-ways or easements, common areas, and/or parcels that have restricted use or development potential.
Total Equivalent Benefit Units — The typical single-family residential parcel is assigned one (1.0) Equivalent Benefit Unit. Every other land-use or property type is assigned EBUs based on an assessment formula that equates the property’s specific development status, type of development (land-use), and size, to a typical single-family residential parcel.
Applied Levy per EBU — This amount represents the assessment rate being applied to each parcel. The Levy per EBU is the result of dividing the total Balance to Levy, by the sum of the Total Equivalent Benefit Units to be assessed.
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B. PROPOSED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
100% Personnel Costs – 50% ½ Basketball Court
DIRECT COSTS
$30,000
4,000
7,800
3,500
3,000
25,000
$73,300
$14,749
3,952
48 $18,749
$92,049
$150
Interest Credit (50)
0 0
$100
$92,149
DISTRICT STATISTICS
146
143
143.00
$644.40
$644.41
RESERVE INFORMATION
Beginning Projected Reserve Balance 07/1/2025 $10,912
Collection/(Transfer) 150
0 $11,062
General Fund Loan Repayment/(Advances)
Ending Projected Reserve Balance 06/30/2026
BALANCE TO LEVY
Total Parcels
Total Parcels Levied
Total Equivalent Benefit Units
Applied Levy per EBU
Maximum Assessment per Benefit Unit (Current Fiscal Year)
TOTAL LEVY ADJUSTMENTS
Subtotal Direct Costs
ADMINISTRATION COSTS
District Administration
Professional Fees for Administration
County Fee
Subtotal Administration Costs
TOTAL DIRECT AND ADMINISTRATION COSTS
LEVY ADJUSTMENTS
Reserve Fund Collection/(Transfer)
Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer)
General Fund Loan Repayment/(Advances)
Parks & Recreation Equipment
City of El Centro
Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Fund Number: 92310
Levy Components Special Benefit
Landscaping Maintenance Costs/Labor
Landscaping Supplies
Utilities: Water
Utilities: Electricity
Miscellaneous Expenses
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50% Personnel Cost – 50% ½ Basketball Court
DIRECT COSTS
$30,000
4,000
7,800
3,500
3,000
25,000
$73,300
$9,125
3,952
48 $13,125
$86,425
$5,774
Interest Credit (50)
0 0
$5,724
$92,149
DISTRICT STATISTICS
146
143
143.00
$644.40
$644.41
RESERVE INFORMATION
Beginning Projected Reserve Balance 07/1/2025 $10,912
Collection/(Transfer) 5,774
0 $16,686
General Fund Loan Repayment/(Advances)
Ending Projected Reserve Balance 06/30/2026
BALANCE TO LEVY
Total Parcels
Total Parcels Levied
Total Equivalent Benefit Units
Applied Levy per EBU
Maximum Assessment per Benefit Unit (Current Fiscal Year)
TOTAL LEVY ADJUSTMENTS
Subtotal Direct Costs
ADMINISTRATION COSTS
District Administration
Professional Fees for Administration
County Fee
Subtotal Administration Costs
TOTAL DIRECT AND ADMINISTRATION COSTS
LEVY ADJUSTMENTS
Reserve Fund Collection/(Transfer)
Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer)
General Fund Loan Repayment/(Advances)
Parks & Recreation Equipment
City of El Centro
Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Fund Number: 92310
Levy Components Special Benefit
Landscaping Maintenance Costs/Labor
Landscaping Supplies
Utilities: Water
Utilities: Electricity
Miscellaneous Expenses
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50% Personnel Cost – No Basketball Court
DIRECT COSTS
$30,000
4,000
7,800
3,500
3,000
0 $48,300
$9,125
3,952
48 $13,125
$61,425
$0
Interest Credit (50)
0 0
($50)
$61,375
DISTRICT STATISTICS
146
143
143.00
$429.20
$644.41
RESERVE INFORMATION
Beginning Projected Reserve Balance 07/1/2025 $10,912
Collection/(Transfer) 0
0 $10,912
City of El Centro
Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Fund Number: 92310
Levy Components Special Benefit
Professional Fees for Administration
Landscaping Maintenance Costs/Labor
Landscaping Supplies
Utilities: Water
Utilities: Electricity
Miscellaneous Expenses
Parks & Recreation Equipment
Subtotal Direct Costs
District Administration
ADMINISTRATION COSTS
Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer)
General Fund Loan Repayment/(Advances)
TOTAL LEVY ADJUSTMENTS
BALANCE TO LEVY
Total Parcels
County Fee
Subtotal Administration Costs
TOTAL DIRECT AND ADMINISTRATION COSTS
LEVY ADJUSTMENTS
Reserve Fund Collection/(Transfer)
Ending Projected Reserve Balance 06/30/2026
Total Equivalent Benefit Units
Applied Levy per EBU
Maximum Assessment per Benefit Unit (Current Fiscal Year) Total Parcels Levied
General Fund Loan Repayment/(Advances)
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50% Personnel Cost – No Basketball Court – 15% Increase
DIRECT COSTS
$30,000
4,000
7,800
3,500
3,000
0 $48,300
$9,125
3,986
48 $13,159
$61,459
$16,480
Interest Credit (50)
0 0
$16,430
$77,889
DISTRICT STATISTICS
146
143
143.00
$544.68
$644.41
RESERVE INFORMATION
Beginning Projected Reserve Balance 07/1/2025 $10,912
Collection/(Transfer) 16,480
0 $27,392
General Fund Loan Repayment/(Advances)
Ending Projected Reserve Balance 06/30/2026
BALANCE TO LEVY
Total Parcels
Total Parcels Levied
Total Equivalent Benefit Units
Applied Levy per EBU
Maximum Assessment per Benefit Unit (Current Fiscal Year)
TOTAL LEVY ADJUSTMENTS
Subtotal Direct Costs
ADMINISTRATION COSTS
District Administration
Professional Fees for Administration
County Fee
Subtotal Administration Costs
TOTAL DIRECT AND ADMINISTRATION COSTS
LEVY ADJUSTMENTS
Reserve Fund Collection/(Transfer)
Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer)
General Fund Loan Repayment/(Advances)
Parks & Recreation Equipment
City of El Centro
Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Fund Number: 92310
Levy Components Special Benefit
Landscaping Maintenance Costs/Labor
Landscaping Supplies
Utilities: Water
Utilities: Electricity
Miscellaneous Expenses
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C. HISTORICAL RATES
Fiscal Year CPI Applied Rate Max Rate
2007/08 N/A $391.16 $392.00
2008/09 2.29% $400.97 $400.97
2009/10 3.85% $416.42 $416.43
2010/11 0.00% $416.42 $416.43
2011/12 1.32% $416.42 $421.92
2012/13 3.03% $354.55 $434.71
2013/14 1.60% $50.00 $441.68
2014/15 1.31% $50.00 $447.45
2015/16 1.85% $50.00 $455.74
2016/17 1.62% $50.00 $463.12
2017/18 1.97% $50.00 $472.22
2018/19 3.01% $49.83 $486.46
2019/20 2.58% $49.83 $498.99
2020/21 2.30% $173.36 $510.47
2021/22 1.69% $173.26 $519.11
2022/23 8.22% $259.88 $561.80
2023/24 6.45% $350.84 $598.01
2024/25 3.80% $473.63 $620.73
2025/26 3.81% TBD $644.41
D. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS
The Fiscal Year 2025/2026 District budget includes funds to be used for construction of a basketball court and is listed in the budget as “Parks & Recreation Equipment”.
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V. DISTRICT DIAGRAM
The Diagram for the Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District is on file with the City Clerk and by reference herein is made part of this Report. The parcels within the Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District consist of all lots, parcels and subdivisions of land shown on the Imperial Assessor’s parcel maps. The lines and dimensions shown on the County Assessor Parcel maps for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.
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VI. 2025/2026 ASSESSMENT ROLL
Parcel identification for each lot or parcel within the District shall be the parcel as shown on the Imperial County Secured Roll for the year in which this Report is prepared and reflective of the Assessor’s Parcel Maps. A listing of the current assessor parcels to be assessed within this District along with the assessment amounts is provided in the Assessment Roll on file at the Office of the City Clerk.
APN Situs Address Land Use EBU Max Assessment Charge
054-671-001-000 298 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 $644.41 054-671-002-000 286 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-003-000 274 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-004-000 262 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-005-000 250 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-006-000 238 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-007-000 226 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-008-000 214 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-009-000 202 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-010-000 198 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-011-000 186 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-012-000 174 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-013-000 162 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-014-000 150 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-015-000 138 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-016-000 126 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-017-000 114 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-018-000 102 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-019-000 3801 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-020-000 3813 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-021-000 3827 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-022-000 3841 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-023-000 3853 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-024-000 3865 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-025-000 3877 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-671-026-000 3889 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-001-000 297 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-002-000 285 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-003-000 273 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-004-000 261 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-005-000 249 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-006-000 237 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-007-000 225 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-008-000 213 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-009-000 201 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-010-000 197 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-011-000 185 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-012-000 173 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-013-000 161 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-014-000 149 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-015-000 137 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-016-000 125 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-017-000 126 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-018-000 138 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-019-000 150 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-020-000 162 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-021-000 174 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-022-000 186 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-023-000 198 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-024-000 202 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-025-000 214 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-026-000 226 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-027-000 238 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-028-000 250 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-029-000 262 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-030-000 274 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-672-031-000 286 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
City of El Centro
Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Preliminary Assessment Roll
Fiscal Year 2025/26
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APN Situs Address Land Use EBU Max Assessment Charge
City of El Centro
Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Preliminary Assessment Roll
Fiscal Year 2025/26
054-672-032-000 298 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-001-000 297 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-002-000 285 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-003-000 273 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-004-000 261 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-005-000 249 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-007-000 197 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-008-000 185 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-009-000 173 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-010-000 161 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-011-000 149 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-012-000 137 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-013-000 125 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-014-000 3900 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-015-000 3912 RUPERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-016-000 3924 RUPERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-017-000 3936 RUPERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-018-000 3948 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-019-000 3947 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-020-000 3935 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-021-000 3923 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-022-000 3911 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-023-000 3900 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-024-000 3912 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-025-000 3924 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-026-000 3936 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-027-000 3948 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-028-000 3947 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 644.41 054-673-029-000 3935 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 644.41 054-673-030-000 3923 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 644.41 054-673-031-000 3924 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 644.41 054-673-032-000 3936 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 644.41 054-673-033-000 3948 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 644.41 054-673-034-000 3947 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-035-000 3935 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-036-000 3923 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-037-000 3911 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-038-000 3900 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-039-000 3912 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-040-000 3924 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-041-000 3936 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-673-042-000 3948 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-001-000 3952 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-002-000 3964 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-003-000 3976 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-004-000 3988 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-005-000 3998 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-006-000 3999 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-007-000 3989 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-008-000 3977 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-009-000 3965 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-010-000 3953 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-011-000 3952 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 644.41 054-674-012-000 3964 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 644.41 054-674-013-000 3976 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 644.41 054-674-014-000 3988 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 644.41 054-674-015-000 3998 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 644.41 Willdan Financial Services Page 2 of 3
APN Situs Address Land Use EBU Max Assessment Charge
City of El Centro
Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Preliminary Assessment Roll
Fiscal Year 2025/26
054-674-016-000 3999 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 644.41 054-674-017-000 3989 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 644.41 054-674-018-000 3977 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 644.41 054-674-019-000 3965 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 644.41 054-674-020-000 3953 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 644.41 054-674-021-000 3952 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-022-000 3964 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-023-000 3976 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-024-000 3988 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-025-000 3998 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-026-000 3999 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-027-000 3989 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-028-000 3977 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-029-000 3965 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-030-000 3953 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-031-000 3952 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-032-000 3964 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-033-000 3976 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-034-000 3988 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-035-000 3998 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-038-000 3977 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-039-000 3965 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-040-000 3953 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-041-000 3941 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-042-000 3927 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-043-000 3913 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-044-000 3901 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-046-000 3999 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
054-674-047-000 3989 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 644.41
Total 143.00 $92,150.19 TBD
Total Parcels 143
Willdan Financial Services Page 3 of 3
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-131)
Item: 8.
Meeting: 5/6/2025 4:00 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Elizabeth Fuchen, Interim
Finance Director
Department Head:
DOC ID: 2025-131
Adopt Resolution 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Will be the first step in determining the coming year’s assessment for The District.
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:
Financial & Governance Stability & Sustainability
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE
DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:
BACKGROUND:
On an annual basis, the El Centro Legacy Ranch Landscape and Lighting District determines the levy and collection of assessments needed for the coming year. This is based on an Engineer’s Report for the District. Prior to holding a public meeting on this issue, the items noted in the Resolutions presented to you in this document must be processed.
DISCUSSION:
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends Adopting Resolution 25- , A Resolution of The City Council of The City of El Centro Initiating Proceedings For The Levy and Collection of Assessments For The El Centro Legacy Ranch Landscaping And Lighting District For Fiscal Year 2025-2026; And Ordering The Preparation of an Engineer's Report In Connection Therewith ATTACHMENTS:
1. Levy & Collection - Legacy Ranch Intent
04/2025/A25-0056/Reso/LegacyRanchLLDInitiatingProceedings 1 RESOLUTION NO. 25-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL
CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; AND ORDERING
THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S REPORT IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Centro, California (the “City Council”), pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (the “Act”), desires to levy and collect annual assessments for the Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District (the “District”) to pay for the operation, maintenance and servicing of the landscaping improvements and all appurtenant facilities related thereto. The Act provides for the levy of such assessments by the County of Imperial on behalf of the City of El Centro, California (the “City”) pursuant to Chapter 4, Article 2; and
WHEREAS, the District and the associated assessments are in compliance with the provisions of California Constitution Article XIIID, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services as the Engineer for the purpose of assisting with the annual levy of the District, and to prepare and file an Engineer’s Report with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council hereby proposes to levy and collect assessments against the lots and parcels of land within such District to pay for the costs and expenses of the improvements described in Section 3 hereof for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, pursuant to the Act and as provided by Article XIII D of the California Constitution.
2. The general location and boundaries of the District are shown on maps on file in the office of the City’s City Clerk, are incorporated herein by reference, and open to public inspection.
3. The proposed improvements may be briefly described as follows: the operation, maintenance and servicing of street lighting, turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, plants, irrigation and drainage systems, ornamental lighting structures, masonry walls or other fencing, entryway monuments, street lighting and associated appurtenant facilities located within the streetscape (and perimeter landscaping) surrounding the developments. Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of the street lighting, ornamental structures, landscaping and appurtenant facilities, including repair, removal or replacement of all or part of any of the street lighting, ornamental structures, landscaping or appurtenant facilities. Servicing means the furnishing of electricity
04/2025/A25-0056/Reso/LegacyRanchLLDInitiatingProceedings 2 for the street lighting and operation of the ornamental structures, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities, and water for the irrigation and control of the landscaping and the maintenance of any of the ornamental structures, landscaping, lighting and appurtenant facilities.
4. The City Council hereby designates Willdan Financial Services as the Engineer for the purposes of these proceedings and orders the Engineer to prepare and file with the City Clerk a written report in accordance with Article XIII D, Section 4 of the California Constitution and Article 4 (commencing with Section 22565) of Chapter 1 of the Act for fiscal year 2025-2026 commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. Such Report shall refer to the District by its distinctive designation.
5. Lots or parcels within the District that are owned or used by any county, city, city and county, special district or any other local or regional governmental entity, the State of California or the United States shall be assessed unless the City demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that such lots or parcels receive no special benefit from the proposed improvements.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2025.
CITY OF EL CENTRO
By: _________________________
Sonia Carter, Mayor
ATTEST:
By: __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
By: __________________________
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney
04/2025/A25-0056/Reso/LegacyRanchLLDInitiatingProceedings 3
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss
CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25- was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
By ____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-132)
Item: 9.
Meeting: 5/6/2025 4:00 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Elizabeth Fuchen, Interim
Finance Director
Department Head:
DOC ID: 2025-132
Adopt Resolution 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Will be the first step in determining the coming year’s assessment for the District.
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:
Financial & Governance Stability & Sustainability
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE
DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:
BACKGROUND:
On an annual basis, the El Centro Legacy Ranch Landscape and Lighting District determines the levy and collection of assessments needed for the coming year. This is based on an Engineer’s Report for the District. Prior to holding a public meeting on this issue, the items noted in the Resolutions presented to you in this document must be processed.
DISCUSSION:
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends Adopting Resolution 25- , A Resolution of the City Council of The City of El Centro, California, declaring its intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments related to the El Centro Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Intention Levy - Legacy Ranch Intent
04/2025/cdz/A25-0056/Reso/LegacyRanchLLDIntentiontoLevy 1 RESOLUTION NO. 25-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
TO THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Centro, California (the “City Council”), pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (the “Act”) and by previous resolution, initiated proceedings for the Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District (the “District”) to levy and collect annual assessments to pay for the operation, maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting and all appurtenant facilities related thereto for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to levy and collect the annual assessments against lots and parcels of land within the District to pay the cost and expenses related to the improvements described in Section 3 of this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer selected by the City Council has prepared and filed with the City Clerk for the City of El Centro, California (the “City”) a report in connection with the District and levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026) in accordance with Chapter 1, Article 4 of the Act, and the Council did by previous resolution preliminarily approve such report.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council hereby declares that it is its intention to seek the annual levy of the District in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22624, over and including the land within the District boundary, and to levy and collect assessments on all such land to pay the costs of the maintenance and servicing of the landscaping improvements and all appurtenant facilities and operations related thereto for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The territory included within the District is generally described in section 2 of this resolution and is designated as Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District.
2. The boundaries of the District are bordered on the east side by Farnsworth Road and on the west side by Third Street and is located between West Danenberg Drive to the north and West McCabe Road to the south.
3. The landscaping improvements may include, but are not limited to all landscaping material and facilities within the District. These improvements include turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, plants, irrigation and drainage systems, ornamental lighting structures, masonry walls
04/2025/cdz/A25-0056/Reso/LegacyRanchLLDIntentiontoLevy 2 or other fencing, entryway monuments, and associated appurtenant facilities located within the streetscape (and perimeter landscaping) surrounding the developments. The street lighting improvements may include but are not limited to electrical energy, lighting fixtures, poles, meters, conduits, electrical cable and associated appurtenant facilities. For specific improvements reference Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Engineer’s Report.
4. The proposed assessments for the District are outlined in the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report. The report details the proposed assessments necessary to provide for the annual operation, administration, services and maintenance of the improvements described in section 4 of this resolution and by reference said report is made part of this resolution.
5. The District and the associated assessments as outlined in the Engineer’s Report are in compliance with the provisions of California Constitution Article XIIID.
6. The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a public hearing concerning the District and the levy of assessments for the improvements related thereto in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22626 of the Act.
7. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on these matters will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as feasible at the El Centro Council Chambers, 1275 Main Street in El Centro.
8. The City Clerk shall cause notice to be given of the time and place of the public hearing by causing the publishing of this resolution once in the local paper not less than ten (10) days before the date of the hearing and by posting a copy of this resolution on the official bulletin board customarily used by the City Council for the posting of notices.
9. Any interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the hearing, or having previously filed a protest, may file a written withdrawal of that protest. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection and a protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by such property owner.
At the public hearing, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2025.
CITY OF EL CENTRO
By: ____________________________
Sonia Carter, Mayor
04/2025/cdz/A25-0056/Reso/LegacyRanchLLDIntentiontoLevy 3 ATTEST:
By: ___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
By: ___________________________
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss
CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25- was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
By___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-133)
Item: 10.
Meeting: 5/6/2025 4:00 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Elizabeth Fuchen, Interim
Finance Director
Department Head:
DOC ID: 2025-133
Adopt Resolution No. 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Will be the first step in determining the coming year’s assessment for The District.
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:
Financial & Governance Stability & Sustainability
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE
DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:
BACKGROUND:
On an annual basis, the El Centro Town Center Landscape and Lighting District determines the levy and collection of assessments needed for the coming year. This is based on an Engineer’s Report for the District. Prior to holding a public meeting on this issue, the items noted in the Resolutions presented to you in this document must be processed.
DISCUSSION:
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends Adoption of Resolution No. 25- , A Resolution of The City Council of The City Of El Centro initiating proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments for The El Centro Town Center Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and ordering the preparation of an Engineer's Report in connection therewith.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. levy & Collection - Town center Intent
04/2025/cdz/A25-0057/Reso/TownCenterLLDInitiatingProceedings 1 RESOLUTION NO. 25-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL
CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND ORDERING
THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S REPORT IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Centro, California (the “City Council”), pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California beginning with Section 22500 (the “ Act”), desires to levy and collect annual assessments for the Town Center Landscaping and Lighting District (the “District”) to pay for the operation, maintenance and servicing of the landscaping improvements and all appurtenant facilities related thereto. The Act provides for the levy of such assessments by the County on behalf of the City pursuant to Chapter 4, Article 2; and WHEREAS, the District and the associated assessments are in compliance with the provisions of California Constitution Article XIIID; and WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services as the engineer for the purpose of assisting with the annual levy of the District and to prepare and file an engineer’s report with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the above recitals are true and correct.
2. That the City Council hereby proposes to levy and collect assessments against the lots and parcels of land within the District to pay for the costs and expenses of the improvements described in section 3 hereof for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, being Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code (the “Act”) and as provided by Article XII D of the California Constitution.
3. That the general location and boundaries of the District are shown on maps on file in the office of the City Clerk, are incorporated herein by reference, and open to public inspection.
4. That the proposed improvements may be briefly described as follows: the operation, maintenance and servicing of street lighting, turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, plants, irrigation and drainage systems, ornamental lighting structures, masonry walls or other fencing, entryway monuments, street lighting and associated appurtenant facilities located within the streetscape (and perimeter
04/2025/cdz/A25-0057/Reso/TownCenterLLDInitiatingProceedings 2 landscaping) surrounding the developments. Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of the street lighting, ornamental structures, landscaping and appurtenant facilities, including repair, removal or replacement of all or part of any of the street lighting, ornamental structures, landscaping or appurtenant facilities. Servicing means the furnishing of electricity for the street lighting and operation of the ornamental structures, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities, and water for the irrigation and control of the landscaping and the maintenance of any of the ornamental structures, landscaping, lighting and appurtenant facilities.
5. That the City Council hereby designates Willdan Financial Services as the Engineer for the purposes of these proceedings and orders the engineer to prepare and file with the City Clerk a written report in accordance with Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution and Article 4 (commencing with Section 22565) of Chapter 1 of the Act for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. Such report shall refer to the District by its distinctive designation.
6. That lots or parcels within the District that are owned or used by any county, city, city and county, special district or any other local or regional governmental entity, the State of California or the United States shall be assessed unless the City demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that such lots or parcels receive no special benefit from the proposed improvements.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2025.
CITY OF EL CENTRO
By_______________________________
Sonia Carter, Mayor
ATTEST:
By _____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the City Attorney
By __________________________________
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney
04/2025/cdz/A25-0057/Reso/TownCenterLLDInitiatingProceedings 3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss
CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25- was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
By ____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-134)
Item: 11.
Meeting: 5/6/2025 4:00 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Elizabeth Fuchen, Interim
Finance Director
Department Head:
DOC ID: 2025-134
Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY
REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY
REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Will be the first step in determining the coming year’s assessment for The District.
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:
Financial & Governance Stability & Sustainability
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE
DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:
BACKGROUND:
On an annual basis, the El Centro Town Center Landscape and Lighting District determines the levy and collection of assessments needed for the coming year. This is based on an Engineer’s Report for the District. Prior to holding a public meeting on this issue, the items noted in the Resolutions presented to you in this document must be processed.
DISCUSSION:
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 25- , Resolution of The City Council of The City Of El Centro, for preliminary approval of The Engineer's Annual Levy Report regarding The El Centro Town Center Landscaping and Lighting District; and the levy and collection of annual assessments related thereto for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Engineers Report - Town Center Intent
2. FY2526 El Centro Town Center LLD Engineer's Report_IM
04/2025/cdz/A25-0057/Reso/TownCenterLLDEngineersReport 1 RESOLUTION NO. 25-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE
ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE EL
CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR
2025-2026
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of El Centro, California (the “City Council”) has, by previous resolution, ordered the preparation of an engineer’s report (the “Report”) regarding the assessment district designated as the Town Center Landscaping and Lighting District (the “District”), and the levy and collection of assessments related thereto for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026, 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 (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, there has now been presented to this City Council the Report as required by Chapter 3, Section 22623 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the Report as presented and is preliminary satisfied with the District, the improvements described therein and each of the budget items and documents as set forth therein and is satisfied that the proposed annual assessments, on a preliminary basis, have been assigned in accordance with the special benefits received from the improvements, operation, administration, maintenance and services to be performed within the District, as set forth in the Report.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the above recitals are true and correct.
2. That the Report as presented consists of the following:
A description of improvements;
A diagram of the District;
The proposed annual budget for the fiscal year (costs and expenses); The method of apportionment that details the method of calculating each parcel’s proportional special benefits and annual assessment; and The District roll containing the levy for each assessor parcel number within the District commencing Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
04/2025/cdz/A25-0057/Reso/TownCenterLLDEngineersReport 2
3. That the District and the associated assessments as outlined in the Engineer’s Report are in compliance with the provisions of California Constitution Article XIIID.
4. That the Report is hereby approved on a preliminary basis, and ordered to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection.
5. 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 Report.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California held on the day of , 2025.
CITY OF EL CENTRO
By_____________________________
Sonia Carter, Mayor
ATTEST:
By_____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the City Attorney
By___________________________________
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss
CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25- was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
By___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
City of El Centro
Town Center
Landscaping and Lighting District
2025/2026 ENGINEER’S REPORT
Intent Meeting: May 6, 2025
Public Hearing: June 3, 2025
27368 Via Industria, Suite 200
Temecula, California 92590
T. 951.587.3500 800.755.6864
F. 951.587.3510 888.326.6864
www.willdan.com
ENGINEER'S REPORT AFFIDAVIT
Town Center Landscaping and Lighting District
The District includes the parcels of land within the residential and commercial subdivisions known as
Town Center
City of El Centro
County of Imperial, State of California
This Report identifies the parcels within the District and relevant zones therein including the improvements, budgets, parcels and assessments to be levied for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention.
Reference is hereby made to the Imperial County Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the City Council.
Dated this ____________ day of ______________, 2025.
Willdan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of El Centro
By: ________________________________
Michelle Laase
Project Manager, District Administration Services
By: ________________________________
Tyrone Peter
P.E. # C 81888
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
This Engineer’s Report and the proposed assessments described herein have been preliminarily approved by the City Council of the City of El Centro on this ______ day of ____________, 2025.
_________________________________
Norma Wyles, CMC
City Clerk
City of El Centro
FINAL APPROVAL
This Engineer’s Report, the improvements and assessments described herein were approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of El Centro on this ______ day of ___________, 2025.
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Norma Wyles CMC
City Clerk
City of El Centro
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
A. INTRODUCTION 1
II. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 2
A. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT 2
B. IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES 2
C. ZONES OF BENEFIT (ZONES) 5
III. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 9
A. BENEFIT ANALYSIS 9
B. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY 13
IV. ESTIMATED COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS 17
A. CALCULATION OF ASSESSMENTS 17
B. ASSESSMENT RATES 18
C. ANNUAL INFLATIONARY ADJUSTMENT 18
D. DESCRIPTION OF BUDGET ITEMS 19
E. DISTRICT BUDGET 22
F. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS 24
V. DISTRICT DIAGRAM 25
VI. 2025/2026 ASSESSMENT ROLL 27
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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. INTRODUCTION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, being Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, commencing with Section 22500 (the “1972 Act”), and in compliance with the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID of the California State Constitution (the “California Constitution”), the City Council of the City of El Centro, County of Imperial, State of California (the “City”), formed a special benefit assessment district designated as:
Town Center Landscaping and Lighting District
(the “District”), which includes all lots and parcels of land that will receive special benefits from the maintenance, servicing and operation of landscaping and lighting improvements associated with, constructed, and installed in connection with the development of the area known as Town Center. The District was formed in 2016 and annual assessments are levied pursuant to the 1972 Act and in compliance with the California Constitution.
This Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (“Report”) describes the District and the proposed assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. The annual budget for the maintenance and operation of the improvements is based on estimated expenses for the upcoming Fiscal Year. Parcels within the District are assessed proportionately for only those improvements and services that are a special benefit.
The District, boundaries, improvements and services, method of apportionment and assessments described in this Report are based on current development and improvement plans including direct expenditures, incidental expenses, and reserves associated with the maintenance and servicing of the improvements. These detailed plans and specifications approved by the City are made part of this report by reference.
The word “parcel,” for the purposes of this Report, refers to an individual property assigned its own Assessment Number by the Imperial County Assessor’s Office. The Imperial County Auditor/Controller uses Assessment Numbers and specific Fund Numbers to identify properties assessed on the tax roll for special district benefit assessments.
Following consideration of public comments and written protests at a noticed Public Hearing, the City Council may confirm the Report as submitted or amended and order the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 pursuant to the 1972 Act.
The assessment information approved will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for each benefiting parcel.
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II. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
A. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT
The territory within the District consists of the lots and parcels of land within the City of El Centro that are part of the development and planned development of the non-residential, multi-family residential and/or mixed use properties in the area of the City known as Town Center, located east of State Highway 86 (Imperial Avenue), west of 8th Street, north of Bradshaw Avenue and generally south of Treshill Road.
The District boundary and the territory therein is comprised of thirty-four (34) parcels currently identified on the Imperial County Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) Maps as Book 044, Page 62, Parcels 008, 009, 017, 018, 020, 022, 023, 026, 027, 031, 037 through 041, 044, 046 through 048, 050, 052 through 062, 064 through 066. These parcels total approximately one-hundred and thirty-eight (138) acres, but within this territory, parcels 044-620-044 and 044-620-052 are considered exempt from assessment as they incorporate an easement and the Town Center detention basin. Specifically:
Parcel 044-620-044 is identified as an easement property located along the northern boundary of the District extending between Imperial Avenue and 12th Street. Although part of the Town Center development area and thus included in the District, this parcel cannot be developed independently if at all and therefore does not receive special benefit from the improvements and is exempt from assessment. Identified as Assessment Number 27 on the District Diagram contained in Part V of this Report; Parcel 044-620-052 (12.39 acres) incorporates the Town Center detention basin and therefore does not receive special benefit from the improvements and is exempt from assessment. Identified as Assessment Number 26 on the District Diagram contained in Part V of this Report;
Within the boundaries of the District, parcels have been identified and grouped into one of four designated benefit zones (“Zones”) based on the special benefits properties will receive from various District improvements to be maintained. A brief description of each Zone is provided later in this report under the “Zones of Benefit” heading. The District Diagrams, contained in Part V of this Report, provides a visual representation of the Zone boundaries showing the exterior boundaries of the District and Zones.
B. IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES
The purpose of the District is to provide funding for the continued maintenance, operation and servicing of the lighting and landscaping improvements that are in proximity to and provide a particular and distinct benefit (special benefit) to the properties and developments within the District. The specific plans, specifications and detailed drawings of the improvements within the District are not bound in this Report but are on file in the City’s Public Works Department and by reference are incorporated and made a part of this Report. As authorized by the 1972 Act, the improvements, services and expenses to be funded by the District assessments include, but are not limited to the furnishing of labor, materials, equipment, and utilities for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of the streetlights, landscaping and related facilities within the public rights-ofway and/or easements dedicated to the City for maintenance purposes.
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Street Lighting
The streetlights to be funded by the District are local streetlights located within the District and these streetlights are categorized as either:
District-wide (Shared) Street Light Improvements, which are located on the main access streets within and adjacent to the District. These streetlights are located on both sides of Cruickshank Drive, the north side of Bradshaw Avenue, and the west side of 8th Street, and may include any future streetlights installed on these streets.
These improvements are proportionately shared by all parcels within the District. Zone-Specific Street Light Improvements, which includes street lighting on 12th Street, which benefits only those parcels that are accessed directly from 12th Street and/or are adjacent to the street. These streetlights are located on both sides of 12th Street and provide proportional special benefit to only specific properties within the District and these parcels are grouped into a Zone that reflects their difference in benefit from other District parcels. Similarly, street lighting on 10th Street benefits only those parcels that are accessed directly from 10th Street and/or are adjacent to the street. These streetlights are currently being installed and will be located on both sides of 10th Street and provide proportional special benefit to only specific properties within the District. Parcels that receive special benefits from these lights are grouped into one of two Zones that reflects their difference in benefit from other District parcels.
The maintenance, operation, and servicing of the District lighting improvements generally include the furnishing of labor, materials, equipment and electricity for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of streetlights within the public rights-of-way and easements dedicated to the City. These activities may include, but are not limited to:
Furnishing of electric current or other illuminating agent. Maintenance, repair, and replacement of light poles and fixtures, including changing light bulbs, painting, photoelectric sell repair or replacement, and repairing damage cause by accidents, vandalism, time, and weather.
Electrical conduit and pull-box repair and replacement due to damage by construction and weather.
Monitoring of the Underground Service Alert (USA) network, identification of proposed excavation in the vicinity of lighting electrical conduits and marking the location of those underground conduits in the field to prevent damage by excavation. Service, maintenance, repair, and replacement including replacing worn out electrical components and repairing damage due to accidents, vandalism, and weather. Periodic repair and rehabilitation of the street lighting system including replacement of old equipment with new or reconditioned equipment; and repair, removal or replacement of related equipment as required including but not limited to lighting fixtures, poles, meters, conduits, electrical cable and relocation of street light facilities as necessary including the purchase and installation of related equipment and facilities.
Landscaping Improvements
The landscaping to be funded by the District are local landscape improvement areas located within the District and these landscape improvements are categorized as either:
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District-wide Shared Landscape Improvements, include the landscaping and appurtenant amenities surrounding the detention basin located in the northeast portion of the District. Water run-off from each parcel within the District flows into this detention basin and while the drainage and flood control related maintenance and servicing of this basin is funded by other revenue sources and not part of this District’s budget or assessments the landscaping and appurtenant amenities (fencing) that surround the detention basin benefit and are proportionately shared by all parcels within the District. Zone-Specific Landscape Improvements, include the landscape improvements within the public right-of-ways adjacent to the Town Village Apartments which include the parkway areas between the curb and sidewalk on the north side of Bradshaw Avenue, the west side of 10th Street, and the south side of Cruickshank Drive; and the parkway returns located behind the sidewalks at the entryway/driveway areas to the development. These landscape areas are more specifically described as:
The parkway area between the curb and sidewalk on the south side of Cruickshank Drive between the western boundary of the Town Village Apartments and 10th Street.
Approximately 1,525 square feet of landscaped area with 16 trees; The parkway area between the curb and sidewalk on the west side of 10th St between Cruickshank Drive and Bradshaw Avenue. Approximately 3,175 square feet of landscaped area with 31 trees;
The parkway areas located behind the sidewalk on the west side of 10th St at the two entryway/driveway locations for the Town Village Apartments (4 corner returns).
Approximately 720 square feet of landscaped area; and
The parkway area between the curb and sidewalk on the north side of Bradshaw Avenue between 10th Street and the western boundary of the Town Village Apartments. Approximately 1,600 square feet of landscaped area with 16 trees.
The landscape improvements to be maintained within the District (both District-wide or Zone-Specific) are considered local landscaping improvements installed in connection with the development or planned development of properties in the District and respective Zones. These landscaping improvements are an integral part of the subdivisions and development for which they were installed, creating a green amenity and aesthetically pleasing enhancement to the parcels served by the landscaping. Generally, the ZoneSpecific landscaping improvements are a condition of development of the parcels in that respective Zone, and the properties within the Zone would not be developed or would not have been developed if the landscaping were not included.
The maintenance, operation, and servicing of the District landscape improvements include the furnishing of labor, materials, equipment, and utilities for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of the landscaped areas within the public right-ofways, easements, and/or public areas dedicated to the City as part of the development of properties within the District.
The various landscape improvements associated with each Zone may include, but are not limited to various types of landscape amenities such as turf, ground cover, plants, shrubs, trees, and associated appurtenant facilities including, but not limited to irrigation and drainage systems, various types of groundcover, concrete paths or sidewalks, and fencing that may be maintained in whole or in part as part of the landscape improvements depending on available funding.
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C. ZONES OF BENEFIT
In accordance with Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 22574 of the 1972 Act, this District utilizes Zones to address variations in the nature, location, and extent of the lighting and landscape improvements that provide special benefits to parcels in the District. Within the boundaries of the District, parcels are assigned to one of four benefit zones based on the improvements (District-wide shared improvements and/or Zone-Specific improvements) that provide special benefit to that property.
These Zones identify specific parcels and developments that receive special benefits from the maintenance, operation, and servicing of various District improvements. Each Zone reflects the improvements (street lighting and/or landscaping) associated with the parcels in that Zone in order to fairly and equitably apportion the net cost of providing those improvements to the properties that receive special benefits from the maintenance and operation of such improvements. By establishing and utilizing a Zone structure, similar properties with similar types of improvements will be assessed a proportional amount for the total annual expenses related to the maintenance, operation and servicing of the various improvements provided by the District and for which the properties receive special benefits. As development of properties continues to occur within the District and new improvements are installed, additional Zones may be created in the District and/or parcels may be reassigned to another Zone (balloted for a new or increased assessment) based on the benefits received from those new improvements.
The following is a brief description and summary of the Zones within the District. A visual depiction of the Zone boundaries is provided on the District Diagram provided in Part V of this Report.
Zone 01
Zone 01 is generally located in the western half of the District and at formation was comprised of twenty parcels including parcels 008, 009, 016, 017, 018, 020, 022, 023, 026 through 036, and 044 of Book 044 page 62 of the Imperial County Assessor’s Parcel Maps.
Like the other parcels in the District, the parcels in Zone 01 are accessed directly or indirectly from the streets surrounding the District including Bradshaw Avenue and 8th Street as well as Cruickshank Drive and the street lighting improvements on those streets previously identified as “District-wide (Shared) Street Light Improvements” are an integral part of the development and use of each parcel within the District. Therefore, the parcels in Zone 01 proportionately benefit from and shall share in the costs to operate and maintain those street lighting improvements. Likewise, these parcels along with the other parcels in the District are served by the detention basin located in the northeastern section of the District, which was necessary to address the water run-off from each parcel within the District and clearly required for the development and best use of those properties.
Although the drainage and flood control related maintenance and servicing of this basin is not funded or a part of this District’s assessments, the landscaping and appurtenant amenities (fencing) that surround the detention basin are. Furthermore, because the installation and construction of this basin was necessary for each property in the District, the related landscape improvements and appurtenant amenities associated with this basin clearly benefit each parcel and the cost to provide these improvements shall be proportionately shared by all parcels within the District as “District-wide (Shared) Landscaping Improvements”, including those parcels in Zone 01.
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Zone 02
Zone 02 is generally located in the northeastern portion of the District (north of Cruickshank Drive) and is comprised of seven parcels including parcels 037 through 041, 052, and 053 of Book 044 page 62 of the Imperial County Assessor’s Parcel Maps.
Like the other parcels in the District, the parcels in Zone 02 are accessed directly or indirectly from the streets surrounding the District including Bradshaw Avenue and 8th Street as well as Cruickshank Drive and the street lighting improvements on those streets previously identified as “District-wide (Shared) Street Light Improvements” are an integral part of the development and use of each parcel within the District. Therefore, the parcels in Zone 02 proportionately benefit from and shall share in the costs to operate and maintain those street lighting improvements. Likewise, these parcels along with the other parcels in the District are served by the detention basin, which was necessary to address the water run-off from each parcel within the District and clearly required for the development and best use of those properties. Although the drainage and flood control related maintenance and servicing of this basin is not funded or a part of this District’s assessments, the landscaping and appurtenant amenities (fencing) that surround the detention basin are. Furthermore, because the installation and construction of this basin was necessary for each property in the District, the related landscape improvements and appurtenant amenities associated with this basin clearly benefit each parcel and the cost to provide these improvements shall be proportionately shared by all parcels within the District as “District-wide (Shared) Landscaping Improvements”, including those parcels in Zone 02.
In addition to the District-wide (Shared) Improvements, parcels in Zone 02 also benefit from the street lighting are on 12th Street which is used to access these properties and/or are adjacent to these properties. These streetlights are located on both sides of 12th Street and these lights provide proportional special benefit to only the adjacent parcels which comprise the Zone 02. While the streetlights on the main access streets in the District serve all parcels in the District the street lighting on 12th Street serve and are directly associated with only the parcels in this Zone and therefore provide special benefit to these parcels.
Zone 03
Zone 03 is generally located in the southeastern portion of the District (south of Cruickshank Drive and east of 10th Street) and at time of formation was comprised of parcels 044-620-049 and 044-620-051 of the Imperial County Assessor’s Parcel Maps.
They have both since been split into parcels 044-620-056 and 044-620-057. Parcel 044- 620-056 has been developed into residential apartments with 180 units, while 044-620- 057 is currently undeveloped.
Like the other parcels in the District, the property in Zone 03 is accessed directly or indirectly from the streets surrounding the District including Bradshaw Avenue and 8th Street as well as Cruickshank Drive and the street lighting improvements on those streets previously identified as “District-wide (Shared) Street Light Improvements” are an integral part of the development and use of each parcel within the District. Therefore, the property within Zone 03 proportionately benefits from and shall share in the costs to operate and maintain those street lighting improvements. Likewise, this property along with the other parcels in the District is served by the detention basin, which was necessary to address the water run-off from each parcel within the District and clearly required for the
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development and best use of those properties. Although the drainage and flood control related maintenance and servicing of this basin is not funded or a part of this District’s assessments, the landscaping and appurtenant amenities (fencing) that surround the detention basin are. Furthermore, because the installation and construction of this basin was necessary for each property in the District, the related landscape improvements and appurtenant amenities associated with this basin clearly benefit each parcel and the cost to provide these improvements shall be proportionately shared by all parcels within the District as “District-wide (Shared) Landscaping Improvements”, including the property/parcels in Zone 03.
In addition to the District-wide (Shared) Improvements, property in Zone 03 will also benefit from the street lighting being installed on 10th Street which is used to access the property and/or is adjacent to the property. These streetlights are being installed on both sides of 10th Street and these lights provide proportional special benefit to only the adjacent properties/parcels which comprise both Zone 03 and Zone 04. While the streetlights on the main access streets in the District serve all parcels in the District the street lighting on 10th Street serve and are directly associated with only the Zone 03 and Zone 04 and therefore provide special benefit to only the property/parcels in these two Zones.
Zone 04
Zone 04 is generally located in the southcentral portion of the District (south of Cruickshank Drive and west of 10th Street) and is comprised of parcels 044-620-046 through 048 and 050 of Book 044 page 62 of the Imperial County Assessor’s Parcel Maps.
Like the other parcels in the District, the property in Zone 04 (Town Village Apartments) is accessed directly or indirectly from the streets surrounding the District including Bradshaw Avenue and 8th Street as well as Cruickshank Drive and the street lighting improvements on those streets previously identified as “District-wide (Shared) Street Light Improvements” are an integral part of the development and use of each parcel within the District. Therefore, the property within Zone 04 proportionately benefits from and shall share in the costs to operate and maintain those street lighting improvements. Likewise, this property along with the other parcels in the District is served by the detention basin, which was necessary to address the water run-off from each parcel within the District and clearly required for the development and best use of those properties. Although the drainage and flood control related maintenance and servicing of this basin is not funded or a part of this District’s assessments, the landscaping and appurtenant amenities (fencing) that surround the detention basin are. Furthermore, because the installation and construction of this basin was necessary for each property in the District, the related landscape improvements and appurtenant amenities associated with this basin clearly benefit each parcel and the cost to provide these improvements shall be proportionately shared by all parcels within the District as “District-wide (Shared) Landscaping Improvements”, including the property/parcels in Zone 04.
In addition to the District-wide (Shared) Improvements, property in Zone 04 will also benefit from the street lighting being installed on 10th Street which is used to access the property and/or is adjacent to the property. These streetlights are being installed on both sides of 10th Street and these lights provide proportional special benefit to only the adjacent properties/parcels which comprise both Zone 03 and Zone 04. While the streetlights on the main access streets in the District serve all parcels in the District the
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street lighting on 10th Street serve and are directly associated with only the Zone 03 and Zone 04 and therefore provide special benefit to only the property/parcels in these two Zones.
In addition to the District-wide (Shared) Improvements and the street lighting being installed on 10th Street, Zone 04 also benefits from the landscaping improvements being installed on the perimeter of the Zone (Town Village Apartments) on the west side of 10th Street, the north side of Bradshaw Avenue and the south side of Cruickshank Drive. These landscape improvements to be maintained through the District are being installed specifically in connection with the development and specifically for the Town Village Apartment project and these improvements provide a proportional special benefit to only this adjacent development (properties/parcels) which comprise Zone 04. As previously identified, these landscape areas include:
The parkway area between the curb and sidewalk on the south side of Cruickshank Drive between the western boundary of the Town Village Apartments and 10th Street; The parkway area between the curb and sidewalk on the west side of 10th St between Cruickshank Drive and Bradshaw Avenue;
The parkway areas located behind the sidewalk on the west side of 10th St at the two entryway/driveway locations for the Town Village Apartments (4 corner returns); and The parkway area between the curb and sidewalk on the north side of Bradshaw Avenue between 10th Street and the western boundary of the Town Village Apartments.
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III. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
A. BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Legislative Authority
Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, the 1972 Act, permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements, including the acquisition, construction, installation and servicing of street lighting and landscape improvements and related facilities. The 1972 Act requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
Section 22573 defines the net amount to be assessed as follows:
“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 received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.”
Section 22574 provides for zones as follows:
“The diagram and assessment may classify various areas within an assessment district into different zones where, by reason of variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive differing degrees of benefit from the improvements. A zone shall consist of all territory which will receive substantially the same degree of benefit from the improvements.”
The formulas used for calculating assessments and the designation of zones herein reflect the composition of parcels within the District and the improvements and activities to be provided, and have been designed to fairly apportion the entirety of the capital cost of the local public improvements and the maintenance and operation expenses of such improvements based on a determination of the proportional special benefits to each parcel, consistent with the requirements of the 1972 Act and the provisions of Article XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218).
Proposition 218 Benefit Analysis
The costs of the proposed improvements for this District have been identified and allocated to properties within the District based on special benefit. The improvements provided by this District and for which properties are assessed are local public landscaping and lighting improvements and related amenities. The assessments and method of apportionment is based on the premise that these improvements would otherwise not have been required without the development of those parcels within the District.
Article XIIID Section 2d defines District as follows:
“District means an area determined by an agency to contain all parcels which will receive a special benefit from a proposed public improvement or property-related service”;
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Article XIIID Section 2i defines Special Benefit as follows:
“Special benefit” means a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in the district or to the public at large. General enhancement of property value does not constitute “special benefit.” Article XIIID Section 4a defines proportional special benefit assessments as follows:
“An agency which proposes to levy an assessment shall identify all parcels which will have a special benefit conferred upon them and upon which an assessment will be imposed.
The proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined in relationship to the entirety of the capital cost of a public improvement, the maintenance and operation expenses of a public improvement, or the cost of the property related service being provided. No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel.” Special Benefit
Street Lighting Special Benefit
The street lighting in the District (localized street lighting) is primarily useful for illuminating the sidewalks and parking lanes on the streets used specifically to access the properties and/or is adjacent to those properties that comprise the District. This lighting is distinct from lights that may be installed on major streets, but serve in large part to enhance traffic safety, such as the streetlights and traffic signals on State Highway 86 (Imperial Avenue) which is adjacent to the District. These localized streetlights tend to be more closely spaced and of a lower intensity than streetlights installed primarily for traffic safety such as those found on many major thoroughfares or intersections. These low-level, lowerintensity streetlights within the District provide three main special benefits: (i) property security benefit, (ii) pedestrian safety benefit, and (iii) parkway/roadway egress benefit.
Because traffic in the District is largely limited to local traffic consisting of employees, patrons, residents and residents’ guests, it is reasonable to assume that essentially all pedestrians and parking vehicles in the lit areas will, after dark, be directly associated with the properties in the District and that the vehicular traffic in this area is primarily limited to vehicles accessing the District properties rather than pass-through traffic to other properties.
In addition, the streetlights within the District are consistent with the City’s typical intensity and spacing standards for areas zoned for non-residential, mixed use and/or high-density residential development areas and each parcel to be assessed is served directly by the system of streetlights providing appropriate lighting within the Town Village development area. Furthermore, the cost of maintaining and operating each light is substantially the same, regardless of the location of the light within the District. Consequently, we conclude that each parcel within the District receives substantially similar benefit from the street light improvements on Bradshaw Avenue, 8th Street and Cruickshank Drive regardless of their location within the District and each parcel within Zone 02, Zone 03 and Zone 04 receives substantially similar benefit from the street light improvements from the streetlights in proximity to those Zones, namely 12th Street and 10th Street and the only notable distinctions in proportional special benefit to each parcel is related to the development status of the parcel (developed versus undeveloped) and the comparable size of the property (proportional acreage).
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Landscaping Special Benefit
The ongoing maintenance of local public landscaped areas within the District provides aesthetic benefits to the properties within each respective Zone and provides a more pleasant environment to walk, drive, live, and work. The primary function of these landscape improvements and related amenities is to serve as an aesthetically pleasing enhancement and green space for the benefit of the immediately surrounding properties and developments for which the improvements were constructed and installed. These improvements are an integral part of the physical environment of parcels in associated Zones, and if the improvements are not properly maintained, it is these parcels that would be aesthetically burdened. In addition, the street landscaping (applicable in Zone 04) serve as both a physical buffer as well as a sound reduction buffer between the roadways and the properties associated with those improvements. As a result, the maintenance of the District landscaped improvements (both the District-wide shared and the Zone-specific improvements) are a particular and distinct benefit to the properties and developments within the District and respective Zones.
General Benefit
Street Lighting General Benefit
Collectively, there are a total of 57 streetlights within or adjacent to the District including:
14 streetlights on Cruickshank Drive, located on both sides of the street; 11 streetlights on Bradshaw Avenue, located on the north side of the street only; 16 streetlights on 8th Street, 9 of which are located on the west side of the street adjacent to the District and 7 on the east side of the street that are considered to be a special benefit to the developments and properties on the east side of 8th Street; 8 streetlights on 12th Street, located on both sides of the street; and, 8 streetlights on 10th Street, located on both sides of the street.
Considering the special benefit discussion above, it is reasonable to conclude that the installation and purpose of local street lighting is to serve the properties in immediate proximity to those improvements and therefore the ongoing maintenance and operation of such local streetlights is a special benefit to those properties. This is most certainly the case with the internal streetlights within this District, namely those streetlights located on Cruickshank Drive, 12th Street, and 10th Street. These streetlights, 30 of the 50 lights (60%) clearly provide no special benefit to properties outside the District and because these are not pass-through traffic streets, these lights provide no quantifiable general benefit to the public at large. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that these streetlights and the cost of maintaining and operating these lights is entirely a special benefit to the properties in the District and the respective Zones therein.
With respect to the streetlights on 8th Street (Lights on the perimeter of the District), as indicated above, there are a total of 16 streetlights on 8th Street that are located along the boundaries of the District. Nine (9) of these streetlights are located on the District side of the street (west side) and seven (7) on the opposite side of the street (east side). Clearly the streetlights on the west side of the street have been installed in connection with or were necessary for the development of properties in this District and provide special benefit to those properties. Presumably the streetlights on the east side of the street were installed in connection with and for the special benefit of the properties on the east side of
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8 th Street. Similar to the District’s internal streets discussed above, 8th Street (which terminates near the northern boundary of this District) is not considered a pass-through traffic street and these streetlights provide no quantifiable general benefit to the public at large. Furthermore, because both sides of the street have lights that are associated with the development areas on either side, it is reasonable to conclude that the nine lights on the west side of 8th Street and the cost of maintain and operating these lights is entirely a special benefit to the properties in the District.
Similar to the other District streets, Bradshaw Avenue (which terminates at 8th Street which is the western boundary of this District) is not considered a pass-through traffic street and these streetlights provide no quantifiable general benefit to the public at large. Unlike the other streetlights installed in connection with properties in this District, the eleven (11) streetlights on Bradshaw Avenue, located entirely on the District side of the street (north side only), may indirectly benefit the properties on the south side of the street, although that benefit is clearly general and not special. Most if not all of the properties on the south side of Bradshaw Avenue are not typically accessed from Bradshaw Avenue, but rather from streets south of Bradshaw Avenue including Imperial Avenue, El Dorado Avenue, and 12th Street. For the most part, these properties only abut Bradshaw Avenue along their back property line and in a few cases their side property line. Based on these considerations it is reasonable to conclude that no more than 30% of the benefit and related costs associated with the lights on Bradshaw Avenue would be attributable as a benefit to the properties south of Bradshaw Avenue (general benefit), with the remaining 70% of these street light improvement costs being a special benefit to properties in the District. Conservatively then, assuming 30% of these eleven (11) streetlights on Bradshaw Avenue might reasonably be considered general benefit lights (3.3 lights), these general benefit lights (assuming 4 lights) would be approximately 8% of the District’s total streetlights.
Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude from the above discussion that conservatively no more than 10% of the District’s 50 lights and associated lighting costs is considered general benefit, and it is appropriate to assign 90% of the total maintenance and operating costs for the streetlights as special benefit expenses.
Landscaping General Benefit
In reviewing the location and extent of the specific landscaped areas and improvements to be funded by District assessments and the proximity and relationship to properties to be assessed, it is evident these improvements are local improvements that were installed in connection with the development of properties within specific Zones (Zone 04) or are improvements that would otherwise be shared by and required for the future development of properties in the District. It is also evident that the maintenance these improvements and the level of maintenance provided only has a direct and particular impact on those properties (special benefit) and such maintenance beyond that which is required to ensure the safety and protection of the general public and property in general, has no identifiable benefit to the public at large or properties outside each respective Zone.
In the absence of a special funding District and Zones, the maintenance of the landscape improvement areas within the District would likely be limited to those services and activities necessary to ensure the safety and protection of vehicular traffic, the general public, and property in general and the City’s maintenance of these areas would likely be limited abatement and erosion control services. These services (“baseline level of
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service”) would typically be provided on an as needed basis (likely no more than twice annually). This baseline level of service would provide for public safety and avoid negative impacts on adjacent properties, roadways and vehicles traveling on those roadways, but would clearly result in a far less visually pleasing environment than is created with the enhanced levels of services associated with the District and which can be provided with the support of District special benefit assessments. Based on industry standard service costs the cost to provide this baseline level of service is estimated to be on average, approximately $0.0216 per square foot for streetscape areas (improvement areas associated with Zone 04), and $0.0072 per square foot for non-streetscape areas (districtwide shared improvement areas associated with the detention basin). Since the baseline services, unlike the enhanced aesthetic services funded by District assessments, would provide benefits to the general public and possibly properties outside of the District, the cost of providing this baseline level of service is identified as the general benefit cost associated with the improvement areas and landscape maintenance services. Utilizing this cost per square foot and the square footages of the improvement areas in the District and respective Zones, the following table summarizes the current estimated proportional general benefit costs calculated for each District Zone:
Estimated Landscape General Benefit Costs
Zones (1)
District-wide
Landscape Square
Footage
Zone-specific
Landscape Square
Footage
Total
Proportional
Square Footage
General Benefit
Cost (2)
Zone 01 10,447 - 10,447 $75
Zone 02 2,210 - 2,210 16
Zone 03 3,889 - 3,889 28
Zone 04 5,624 7,020 12,644 191
Total Zone (3) 22,170 7,020 29,190 $310
(1) The District-wide Improvement Areas, which are proportionately shared by parcels in each Zone, total 22,170 square feet. The square footage shown in the table above for each Zone represents that Zone’s proportional square footage of the 22,170 square feet based on each Zone’s proportional Equivalent Benefit Units.
(2) The General Benefit Costs presented in the table above and in the District Budget (Part IV), are rounded to the nearest dollar. As with most maintenance costs, these General Benefit Costs will likely be impacted by inflation and in subsequent fiscal years, these costs and funding contribution may be adjusted annually for inflation, consistent with the inflationary adjustments applied for special benefit maintenance costs and the annual assessments.
(3) Totals may not foot due to rounding.
B. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The method of apportionment for this District calculates the receipt of special benefit from the respective improvements based on the land use of the parcels.
Equivalent Benefit Unit Application
To proportionally allocate special benefit to each parcel, it is necessary to correlate each property’s proportional benefit to other properties that benefit from the improvements and services being funded. In order to do this, the assessment methodology assigns each parcel a number of EBUs (Equivalent Benefit Units) based on its land use. Generally, one EBU is defined as the special benefit allocable to a single-family home (basic EBU unit).
Although the single-family homeland use classification is not applicable to the parcels