CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Public Improvement Acceptance and 90% Release of Security for Tract Map 36485-F, by Sutter Mitland 01, LLC MEETING DATE: July 15, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Katrina Kunkel, Associate Engineer
REVIEWED BY: Nick Fidler, Public Works Director
APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept the public improvements for street, drainage, water, recycled water, and sewer systems for Tract Map 36485-F, located along Audie Murphy Road east of Goetz Road; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion (NOC) with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and
3. Authorize the City Engineer to release 90% of the posted securities per the City’s standard policies.
DISCUSSION
Sutter Mitland 01, LLC (Developer), a Delaware Limited Liability Corporation, is the developer of Tract Map 36485-F (Project) a subdivision of 49.72 gross acres into 115 residentials lots, and within the Audie Murphy Ranch development. The Project is located along Audie Murphy Road east of Goetz Road, as depicted in the attached project map.
The Developer has completed the construction of streets, drainage, water, and sewer system improvements and is requesting acceptance of the completed improvements into the City’s maintenance system. Staff have inspected the completed improvements and determined that the improvements have been constructed in accordance with City specifications and standards. Staff also verified that all project conditions of approval have been met to release the faithful performance and labor and materials securities in accordance with City policy.
A 10% warranty security would be held for a period of one year in accordance with the City’s Municipal Code. The original posted securities for the improvements are listed in Table 1 on the following page.
City of Menifee Staff Report
Public Improvement Acceptance, TM36485-F
July 15, 2026
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TABLE 1 - ORIGINAL POSTED STREETS, DRAINAGE, WATER, RECYCLED WATER AND
SEWER SECURITY
Improvement
Security No.
Performance /
Material
Faithful
Performance
Material and
Labor
Streets/Drainage TM5235797 $ 4,327,000 $ 2,163,500
Flood Control TM5235797 $ 70,000 $ 35,000 Water System TM5235797 $ 636,500 $ 318,250 Recycled Water System TM5235797 $ 51,500 $ 25,750 Sewer System TM5235797 $ 670,000 $ 335.000 Total $ 5,755,000 $ 2,877.500
If approved, an NOC would be filed, which protects the City from future claims against the Project by providing proper noticing to each contractor, subcontractor, and material supplier that the Project has been completed. The payment bond would be released 90 days after the date of recording of the NOC, unless the City receives written notice of a timely claim against the payment bond pursuant to section 9560 of the Civil Code or a similar provision.
STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Safe and Vibrant Community
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. The developer has paid all necessary fees and deposits to cover the costs of the required inspection of the completed improvements. Ongoing maintenance costs for the improvements would be supported through the approved Fiscal Year 2026/2027 operating budgets in Community Facilities District 2012-1.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Project Map
2. Agreements
3. Bond
4. Notice of Completion