Attachment A
Preliminary Engineer's Report
PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
OLD LAS PALMAS UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 PREPARED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1913
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
August 19, 2026
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Introduction and Certifications ............................................................................................ 2
PART I Plans and Specifications .......................................................................................... 6
PART II Cost Estimate ......................................................................................................... 7
PART III Assessment Roll and Method of Assessment Spread ........................................... 8
Table 1 - Assessment Roll ....................................................................................... 10 Table 2 - Debt Limit Valuation ................................................................................ 11 Exhibit 1-Method and Formula of Assessment Spread ........................................... 12
PART IV Annual Administrative Assessment ...................................................................... 18
PART V Diagram of Assessment District ............................................................................ 19
PART VI Description of Facilities ........................................................................................ 21
Right-of-Way Certificate ...................................................................................................... 22
Certification of Completion of Environmental Proceedings ................................................. 23
APPENDIX
A. Assessment Calculations
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AGENCY: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PROJECT: OLD LAS PALMAS UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
TO: CITY COUNCIL
ENGINEER'S "REPORT" PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 2961 AND 10204
OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
The purpose of this Assessment District is to provide financing to underground power, telephone and cable facilities in the area known as the Old Las Palmas Underground Utility Assessment District No. 1.
The proposed underground utility improvements will provide conversion to an upgraded utility system and will enhance neighborhood aesthetics, safety and reliability.
The construction of these improvements will conform to existing City of Palm Springs, Southern California Gas Company, Southern California Edison, Spectrum, and Frontier. By virtue of such improvements, the proposed improvements are of special and direct benefit to these properties.
Pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID of the State Constitution, Part 7.5 of the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931'', being Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, and the "Municipal Improvement Act of 1913", being Division 12 of said Code, and the Resolution of Intention, adopted by the City Council of the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, State of California, in connection with the proceedings for Old Las Palmas Underground Utilities Assessment District No. 1 (hereinafter referred to as the “Assessment District”), I, Jeffrey M. Cooper, P.E., a Registered Professional Engineer and authorized representative of NV5, Inc., the duly appointed Engineer of Work, herewith submits the “Report” for the Assessment District, consisting of six (6) parts as stated below.
PART I
This part contains the plans and specifications which describe the general nature, location and extent for the proposed improvements to be constructed, and are filed herewith and made a part hereof.
Said plans and specifications are on file in the Office of the Superintendent of Streets/City Engineer.
PART II
This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements, including capitalized interest, if any, incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith as set forth herein and attached hereto.
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PART III
This part consists of the following information:
A. A proposed assessment of the total amount of the costs and expenses of the proposed improvements upon the several subdivisions of land within the Assessment District, in proportion to the special benefits to be received by such subdivisions from said improvements, which is set forth upon the assessment roll filed herewith and made a part hereof.
B. The total amount, as near as may be determined, of the total principal sum of all unpaid special assessments and special assessments required or proposed to be levied under any completed or pending assessment proceedings, other than that contemplated for the Assessment District, which would require an investigation and report under the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931" against the total area proposed to be assessed.
C. The total true value, determined from the latest Assessor's roll, of the parcels of land and improvements which are proposed to be assessed.
PART IV
This part contains the proposed maximum annual administrative assessment to be levied upon each subdivision or parcel of land within the Assessment District to pay the costs incurred by the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, and not otherwise reimbursed, resulting from the administration and collection of assessments, from the administration and registration of any associated bonds and reserve or other related funds, or both.
PART V
This part contains a map showing the boundaries of the Assessment District, and a diagram showing the Assessment District, the boundaries and the dimensions of the subdivisions of land within said Assessment District, as the same existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention. The Boundary Map and Assessment Diagram are filed herewith and made a part hereof, and part of the assessment.
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PART VI
This part shall consist of the following information:
A. Description of facilities
B. Right-of-Way Certificate
C. Environmental Certificate
This report is submitted on August 19, 2026
NV5, INC.
JEFFREY M. COOPER, P.E.
R.C.E. No. 31572
ENGINEER OF WORK
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
City of Palm Springs
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Preliminary approval by the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, on the _____ day of _______________, 2026.
____________________________
CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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PART I
Plans and Specifications
The plans and specifications to construct the utility undergrounding improvements, and any ancillary improvements thereof, for the area generally described as Old Las Palmas area No. 1, area approximately bounded by N Palm Canyon Drive, W Chino Drive, W Alejo Road, N Via Monte Vista, W Canyon Place, and W Mountain View Place , describe the general nature, location and extent of the improvements for Assessment District are referenced herein and incorporated as if attached and a part of this Report.
Said Plans and Specifications for the improvements are on file in the office of the Superintendent of Streets/City Engineer.
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Part II
Cost Estimate
PALM SPRINGS - OLD LAS PALMAS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 CALCULATION Estimate
Length in ft. Cost per ft.
CONSTRUCTION COSTS:
Utility Undergrounding Construction Cost 4,767 $1,000.00 $ 4,767,000.00 $ 4,767,000.00
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION $ 4,767,000.00
INCIDENTIAL EXPENSES:
Total Incidental Expenses $ 697,500.00
Subtotal Incidental Expenses $ 697,500.00
Construction $ 4,767,000.00
Subtotal Incidental & Construction $ 5,464,500.00
FINANCIAL COSTS
Financing + Bond Costs $ 475,000.00
Subtotal & Financial Costs $ 475,000.00
TOTAL ESTIMATE $ 5,939,500.00
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Part III
Assessment Roll and Method of Assessment Spread
WHEREAS, on _________________, 2026 the City Council of the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, State of California, did, pursuant to the provisions of the 1913 Act "Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 ", being Division 12 of the Streets and Highways Code, of the State of California, adopt its Resolution of Intention No. 2026-____, for the installation and construction of certain public improvements, together with appurtenances and appurtenant work in connection therewith (the “improvements”), in a special assessment district known and designated as “Old Las Palmas Underground Utility Assessment District No. 1” (hereinafter referred to as the "Assessment District"); and WHEREAS, said Resolution of Intention, as required by Law, did direct the Engineer of Work to make and file a "Report", consisting of the following as required by Section 10204 of the Act:
a. Plans and Specifications
b. A general description of works or appliances already installed and any other property necessary or convenient for the operation of the improvement, if the works, appliances, or property are to be acquired as part of the improvement.
c. Cost Estimates
d. Assessment Diagram showing the Assessment District and the subdivisions of land therein; e. A proposed assessment of the costs and expenses of the works of improvement levied upon the parcels within the boundaries of the Assessment District; f. The proposed maximum annual assessment to be levied upon each subdivision or parcel of land within the Assessment District to pay the costs incurred by the City and not otherwise reimbursed resulting from the administration and collection of assessments or from the administration and registration of any associated bonds and reserve or other related funds.
For particulars, reference is made to the Resolution of Intention as previously adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JEFFREY M. COOPER, P.E., the authorized representative of NV5, pursuant to Article XIIID of the California Constitution and the “Municipal Improvement Act of 1913", do hereby submit the following:
1. Pursuant to the provisions of Law and the Resolution of Intention, I have assessed the costs and expenses of the works of improvement to be performed in the Assessment District upon the parcels of land in the Assessment District specially benefited thereby in direct proportion and relation to the special benefits to be received by each of said parcels. For particulars as to the identification of said parcels, reference is made to the Assessment Diagram, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
2. As required by law, a Diagram is hereto attached, showing the Assessment District, as well as the boundaries and dimensions of the respective parcels and subdivisions of land within said District as the same existed at the time of the passage of said Resolution of Intention, each of which subdivisions of land or parcels or lots respectively have been given a separate number upon said Diagram and in said Assessment Roll.
3. The subdivisions and parcels of land the numbers therein as shown on the respective Assessment Diagram as attached hereto correspond with the numbers as appearing on the Assessment Roll as contained herein.
4. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that bonds will be issued in accordance with Division 10 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California (the "Improvement Bond Act of 1915"), to represent all unpaid assessments, which bonds shall be issued in one or more series, each with a City of Palm Springs
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term not to exceed the legal maximum term as authorized by law, THIRTY-NINE (39) YEARS from the 2nd day of September next succeeding twelve (12) months from their date. Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the current legal maximum rate of 12% per annum.
5. By virtue of the authority contained in said "Municipal Improvement Act of 1913", and by further direction and order of the legislative body, I hereby recommend the following Assessment to cover the costs and expenses of the works of improvement for the Assessment District based on the costs and expenses as set forth below:
For particulars as to the individual assessments and their descriptions, reference is made to Table l (Assessment Roll) attached hereto.
6. The Method of Spread of Assessment is as set forth in the exhibit identified as Part III (Exhibit I), which is attached hereto, referenced and so incorporated.
As Preliminary Approved As Confirmed
Estimated Construction Cost: $ 4,767,000.00 $
Estimated Incidental Expenses: $ 697,500.00 $
Estimated Financial Costs: $ 475,000 $
Estimated Total to Assessment: $ 5,939,500.00 $
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Table 1 - Assessment
Asmt No. Assessor's
Parcel Number
Total
True Value
Existing
Liens
Assessments as
Preliminarily Approved
Value
To Lien
Ratio
1 505-291-002 772,861.00$ - 128,338.47$ 6.0
2 505-291-003 2,561,465.00$ - 112,535.51$ 22.8 3 505-312-002 159,283.00$ - 96,734.06$ 1.6
4 505-312-004 1,016,775.00$ - 112,535.51$ 9.0
5 505-291-004 4,100,000.00$ - 112,535.51$ 36.4 6 505-291-005 813,170.00$ - 111,878.00$ 7.3
7 505-291-006 1,320,267.00$ - 111,878.00$ 11.8 14 505-275-001 1,787,228.00$ - 115,827.60$ 15.4 15 505-293-001 5,100,000.00$ - 115,827.60$ 44.0 16 505-293-002 1,608,699.00$ - 115,170.09$ 14.0 17 505-293-005 9,091,850.00$ - 138,214.75$ 65.8 18 505-282-007 1,166,270.00$ - 105,951.32$ 11.0 19 505-282-011 5,714,120.00$ - 139,531.29$ 41.0 20 505-282-010 2,347,237.00$ - 136,239.19$ 17.2 21 505-275-005 2,675,651.00$ - 134,922.66$ 19.8 22 505-282-001 1,859,500.00$ - 92,782.95$ 20.0 23 505-282-002 945,710.00$ - 97,393.09$ 9.7
24 505-283-003 3,702,600.00$ - 112,535.51$ 32.9 25 505-283-004 703,416.00$ - 106,610.35$ 6.6
26 505-284-005 2,360,006.00$ - 115,170.09$ 20.5 51 505-301-004 263,810.00$ - 137,555.73$ 1.9
52 505-301-005 406,695.00$ - 121,095.26$ 3.4
53 505-301-006 2,855,999.00$ - 105,951.32$ 27.0 54 505-321-004 4,005,540.00$ - 117,145.65$ 34.2 55 505-321-003 3,008,614.00$ - 132,288.08$ 22.7 56 505-323-002 5,851,625.00$ - 111,878.00$ 52.3 57 505-323-001 1,871,605.00$ - 111,878.00$ 16.7 58 505-323-004 1,785,000.00$ - 111,878.00$ 16.0 59 505-323-003 1,318,846.00$ - 111,878.00$ 11.8 61 505-321-005 3,059,999.00$ - 99,367.13$ 30.8 62 505-321-001 3,529,863.00$ - 117,145.65$ 30.1 63 505-301-010 2,394,314.00$ - 116,486.63$ 20.6 64 505-301-009 4,629,400.00$ - 116,486.63$ 39.7 65 505-301-001 3,201,532.00$ - 133,606.12$ 24.0 66 505-294-007 3,020,518.00$ - 138,872.26$ 21.8 67 505-294-008 1,018,357.00$ - 111,878.00$ 9.1 68 505-294-009 1,812,055.00$ - 111,218.98$ 16.3 69 505-294-006 3,999,584.00$ - 121,095.26$ 33.0 70 505-294-005 2,360,499.00$ - 113,194.53$ 20.9 71 505-294-004 938,434.00$ - 113,194.53$ 8.3
72 505-294-003 3,354,350.00$ - 112,535.51$ 29.8 73 505-294-002 1,891,608.00$ - 112,535.51$ 16.8 74 505-294-001 1,592,032.00$ - 111,878.00$ 14.2 75 505-311-008 2,088,299.00$ - 120,437.75$ 17.3 76 505-311-006 356,786.00$ - 120,437.75$ 3.0
77 505-311-005 2,644,595.00$ - 120,437.75$ 22.0 78 505-311-004 4,415,580.00$ - 120,437.75$ 36.7 79 505-311-003 7,230,780.00$ - 120,437.75$ 60.0 80 505-311-002 2,030,299.00$ - 112,535.51$ 18.0 81 505-311-001 4,546,214.00$ - 121,754.28$ 37.3 82 505-312-013 79,628.00$ - 99,367.13$ 0.8
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Table 2
Debt Limit Valuation
A. ESTIMATED BALANCE TO ASSESSMENT (Not including city owned parcels) $5,939,500.00 B. UNPAID SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS $0
TOTAL A& B $5,939,500.00
C. TRUE VALUE OF PARCELS (Not including city owned parcels) $131,368,568.00 AVERAGE VALUE TO LIEN RATIO 22.1:1
* Unpaid Special Assessments shall consist of the total principal sum of all unpaid special assessments previously levied or proposed to be levied other than in the instant proceedings. ** True Value of Parcels means the total value of the land and improvements as estimated and shown on the last equalized roll of the County or as otherwise reasonably calculated.
This report does not represent a recommendation of parcel value, economic viability or financial feasibility, as that is not the responsibility of the Assessment Engineer.
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned Assessment Engineer, do hereby certify that (i) the total amount of the principal sum of the special assessments proposed to be levied, together with the principal amount of previously levied special assessments, as set forth above, do not exceed one-half (1/2) the total true value of the parcels proposed to be assessed, and (ii) the amount proposed to be assessed upon any parcel does not exceed one-half of the true value of the parcel.
EXECUTED ON AUGUST 19, 2026
NV5, INC.
JEFFREY M. COOPER, P.E.
R.C.E. No. 31572
ENGINEER OF WORK
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
City of Palm Springs
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Exhibit 1
Method and Formula of Assessment Spread
Since the improvements are to be funded by the levying of assessments, the "Municipal Improvement Act of 1913" and Article XIIID of the State Constitution require that assessments must be based on the special benefit that the properties receive from the works of improvement. In addition, Section 4 of Article XIIID of the State Constitution requires that a parcel's assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. Section 4 provides that only special benefits are assessable and the local agency levying the assessment must separate the general benefits from the special benefits. It also provides that parcels within a district that are owned or used by any public agency, the State of California, or the United States shall not be exempt from assessment unless the agency can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that those publicly owned parcels in fact receive no special benefit. Neither the Act nor the State Constitution specifies the method or formula that should be used to apportion the costs to properties in any special assessment district proceedings.
The responsibility for recommending an apportionment of the costs to properties which specially benefit from the improvements rests with the Assessment Engineer, who is appointed for the purpose of making an analysis of the facts and determining the correct apportionment of the assessment obligation. In order to apportion the assessments to each parcel in direct proportion with the special benefit which it will receive from the improvements, an analysis has been completed and is used as the basis for apportioning costs to each property within the Assessment District.
Based upon an analysis of the special benefit to be received by each parcel from the construction of the works of improvement, the Assessment Engineer recommends the apportionment of costs as outlined below. The final authority and action rests with the City Council after hearing all testimony and evidence presented at a public hearing, and tabulating the assessment ballots previously mailed to all record owners of property within the Assessment District. Upon the conclusion of the public hearing, the City Council must make the final determination whether or not the assessment spread has been made in direct proportion to the special benefits received by each parcel within the Assessment District. Ballot tabulation will be done at that time and, if a majority of the returned ballots weighted by assessment amount are not in opposition to the Assessment District, the City Council may form the Assessment District.
The following sections set forth the methodology used to apportion the costs of the improvements to each parcel.
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SPECIAL BENEFITS
In further making the analysis, it is necessary that the properties receive a special benefit distinguished from general benefits conferred on real property located in the District or to the public at large.
The purpose of this Assessment District is to provide the financing to underground existing overhead electrical, telephone and cable facilities as well as rehabilitate the affected portions of streets within the District. These facilities are the direct source of service to most properties within the Assessment District.
The proposed replacement of existing overhead utility facilities (power, telephone and cable facilities) with underground facilities and removal of the existing utility poles and the overhead wires will provide a special benefit to the parcels connected to and adjacent to, or in near proximity of, the facilities as follows:
• Improved Aesthetics Benefit. This benefit relates to the improved aesthetics of the streetscape due to the removal of overhead wires and utility poles. The Aesthetics benefit includes any and all benefit from viewing a pole at each property. The removal of guy wires and other support structures related to the overhead facilities are included in the definition of improved aesthetics.
Properties that are directly adjacent to, or in proximity of, overhead facilities receive an aesthetic benefit. This benefit is based on the area of the parcel.
• Safety Benefit. This benefit relates to the additional safety of having the overhead distribution wires placed underground and having the power poles removed, which eliminates the threat of downed utility lines and poles due to wind, rain and other unforeseeable events. Falling facilities can lead to personal injuries and damage to structures, including fire. Properties immediately adjacent to, or in proximity of, the facilities usually have a greater risk. Properties that are adjacent to, or in proximity of, overhead facilities receive a safety benefit. This benefit is based on the average area of the parcels in the District.
• Reliability Benefit. This benefit relates to the enhanced reliability of service from the utilities being underground, due to having all new wires and equipment and having that equipment underground, which reduces the threat of service interruption from downed lines. When compared to overhead systems, fewer outages occur due to various acts of nature, traffic collisions and obstructions (such as trees). Properties that are connected to, or have the ability to connect to, the facilities proposed to be undergrounded receive a reliability benefit. This benefit is based on the average area of the parcels in the District.
By virtue of such special benefits, the proposed improvements will provide a higher level of service, increase the desirability of the properties and will specifically enhance the values of the properties within the Assessment District. Therefore, the proposed improvements are of direct and special benefit to these properties.
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GENERAL BENEFITS
Section 4 of Article XIIID requires that the general benefits imparted by the utility undergrounding project be separated from the special benefits and that only the special benefit portion of the costs of the project be assessed against those parcels which are identified as receiving special benefits. Separating the general from the special benefits requires an examination of the facts and circumstances of the project and the property being assessed.
In this particular assessment district, the streets along which the existing overhead utility facilities are being undergrounded function as local and collector streets. No other roadways are designated as an arterial, a major arterial or a scenic corridor in the Transportation Element of the City's General Plan.
Furthermore, the City has an established network of arterial streets which appear to function as intended to provide for the movement of traffic around and through the community at large without the need to utilize local collector streets for such purposes. Under these circumstances, any use of the streets within the assessment district as ''through" streets is incidental.
The properties situated within the assessment district are residential.
Based on these facts and circumstances, any general benefits to the property within the Assessment District in general, to the surrounding community and to the public at large from the project of undergrounding these local overhead utility facilities on the local streets and alleys, such as to the general public visiting in cars, on bikes or on foot, are incidental and do not exceed five percent (5%) of the estimated project costs. This general benefit portion of the cost is more than offset by the approximate 20% percent utility company contribution. Therefore, the remainder of the project design and construction costs represents the local and special benefits to the parcels within the Assessment District.
Because only the net amount of $5,939,500 is apportioned to the parcels within the District, no parcel is assessed more than its proportional share of the special benefits from the improvements.
METHODOLOGY
Based upon the findings described above, the special benefit received by the properties within the boundaries of the Assessment District is the conversion from an overhead to an underground utility system resulting in additional safety, enhanced reliability, and improved aesthetics to the adjacent properties.
Based on these conditions, it is our conclusion that the improvements specially benefit all assessed properties in the Assessment District.
To establish the benefit to the individual parcels within the Assessment District, the highest and best use of each property is considered. For example, a vacant property is considered developed to its highest potential and connected to the system.
The properties within this Assessment District are zoned primarily residential, with some commercial and institutional zones. There is a direct correlation between the size of a property and the extent to which a property may develop. Because parcel size is one of the main limiting factors for what can be built on a property, or the extent the property is developed, the size of each parcel is used as the base unit for measuring benefit. In this case, only the aesthetic benefit is considered proportional to the parcel size.
This is because aesthetic benefits arise from the removal of overhead wires and support structures.
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Larger parcels receive more aesthetic benefits due to the removal of more of these items adjacent to them compared to smaller parcels. Reliability and safety benefits, however, are not dependent on parcel size and are instead based on a unit basis or the average parcel size in the district.
The special benefits from the undergrounding of overhead utilities are categorized into the three (3) distinct benefits identified above. All parcels within the District receive 3 of the 3 benefits. For the Improved Aesthetics Benefit, the parcel area is multiplied by 1 to calculate the "Aesthetics Benefit Area.” For the Reliability Benefit and Safety Benefit, the average parcel area within the district is determined and applied to the parcel, the “Reliability Benefit Area” and “Safety Benefit Area” are the average size of parcels in the District. The Assessed Benefit Area per parcel is equal to the Aesthetics Benefit Area plus the Safety Benefit Area plus the Reliability Benefit Area, divided by 3.
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ASSESSMENT APPORTIONMENT
Each parcel will be apportioned its fair share of the construction costs based on the Assessed Benefit Area calculated for each property.
Incidental Expenses and Financial Costs have been assessed to the entire Assessment District on a prorata basis relative to the total construction cost allocations.
The individual assessment calculations are provided in Appendix A. For particulars to the Assessment Roll, reference is made to Table 1 in Part III of this report.
In conclusion, it is my opinion that the assessments for the referenced Assessment District have been spread in direct accordance with the special benefits that each parcel receives from the works of improvement.
Federal Income Tax Component of Contribution Tax (ITCC) has not been included. The ITCC is a tax assessed whenever private party contributions in aid of construction (CIAC) are made. To date, underground utility districts have not been assessed this tax as underground utility districts are viewed as providing public benefit by increasing community aesthetics and public safety.
Dated: August 19, 2026
NV5, INC.
JEFFREY M. COOPER, P.E.
R.C.E. No. 31572
ENGINEER OF WORK
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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I, as CITY CLERK of the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA do hereby certify that the foregoing Assessment, together with the Diagram attached thereto, was filed in my office on the __________ day of __________________, 2026.
CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
I, as CITY CLERK of the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA do hereby certify that the foregoing Assessment, together with the Diagram attached thereto, was preliminarily approved by the City Council of the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, on ___________ day of ___________________, 2026.
CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
I, as CITY CLERK of the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA do hereby certify that the foregoing Assessment, together with the Diagram attached thereto, was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, on ___________ day of ___________________, 2026.
CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
I, as SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS/CITY ENGINEER of the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA do hereby certify that the foregoing Assessment, together with the Diagram attached thereto, was recorded in my office on ___________ day of ____________________, 2026.
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS/CITY ENGINEER
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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PART IV
Annual Administrative Assessment
A proposed maximum annual administrative assessment shall be levied on each parcel of land and subdivision of land within the Assessment District to pay for necessary costs and expenses incurred by the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, and not otherwise reimbursed, resulting from the administration and collection of assessments, from the administration or registration of any bonds and reserve or other related funds, or both. The maximum assessment is authorized pursuant to the provisions of Section 10204(f) of the Streets and Highways Code and shall not exceed eighty eight dollars ($88) per parcel per year, subject to an annual increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), or 3%, whichever is greater, during the preceding year ending in January, for all Urban Consumers in the Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange County areas. The exact amount of the administration charge will be established each year by the Superintendent of Streets.
It should be expressly understood that the annual administrative assessment, as set forth above, is separate from, and in addition to, (a) the sixteen dollar ($16.00) per-parcel collection fee that may be added to each annual assessment under California Streets and Highways Code Sections 8682 (to cover expenses of collection) and 8682.1 (to cover bond administration costs), and (b) any fees payable to the City in connection with Assessment prepayments after the issuance of Bonds, apportionment of Assessments to reflect parcels splits or parcel mergers, and late charges and penalties for delinquent Assessment installments.
The annual administrative assessment will be collected in the same manner and in the same installments as the assessment levied to pay for the cost of the works of improvement.
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PART V
Diagram of Assessment
A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is attached hereto. Full-sized copies of the Boundary Map and Assessment Diagram are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs.
As required by the Act, the Assessment Diagram shows the exterior boundaries of the Assessment District and the assessment number assigned to each parcel of land corresponding to its number as it appears in the Assessment Roll contained in Part III Table I. The Assessor's Parcel Number is also shown for each parcel as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention and reference is hereby made to the Assessor's Parcel Maps of Riverside County for the boundaries and dimensions of each parcel of land.
W MOUNTAIN VIEW PL
W CANYON PL
MERITO PLMERITO PLN VIA MONTE VISTA
N CAHUILA RDN BELARDO RDN PATENCIO RDN MISSION RDN PRESCOTT DRN PATENCIO RD
W ALEJO RD
W CHINO DR
CITY OF PALM SPRINGSOLD LAS PALMAS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.1
ASSESSMENTDISTRICTBOUNDARY
08/19/2025
PREPARED BY:
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAMLEGENDON-SITE PARCELOFF-SITE PARCELSPOWER POLE TO BE REMOVEDASSESSMENT DISTRICT AREA BOUNDARYPOWER LINE TO BE REMOVEDPARCELS: 51POWER POLES TO BE REMOVED: 37 City of Palm Springs
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Part VI
Description of Facilities
Section 10100 of the Act provides for the legislative body of any municipality to finance certain capital facilities and services within or along its streets or any public way or easement. The following is a list of proposed improvements as allowed under the Act to be installed, or improved under the provisions of the Act, including the acquisition of required right-of-way and/or property. For the general location of the improvements to be constructed referenced is hereby made to the Plans and Specifications described in Part I of this report.
The following improvements are proposed to be constructed and installed in the general location referred to as the Old Las Palmas Underground Utility Assessment District No. 1.
1. Acquisition of any required easements or rights-of-way.
2. Removal of existing utility poles.
3. Removal of overhead resident service drops.
4. Construction of mainline underground power, telephone and cable conduit, with appurtenant manholes and pull boxes, and installation of cabling, wiring and other facilities.
5. Construction of service conduit and appurtenances.
The improvements will be designed by City of Palm Springs, Southern California Gas Company, Southern California Edison, Spectrum, and Frontier. The utility companies will be responsible for inspecting the work for their facilities and the City of Palm Springs will inspect the work to ensure conformance to City standards and specifications where applicable.
The City may construct additional pavement rehabilitation as needed for the project.
Once completed, the underground facilities will become the property and responsibility of City of Palm Springs, Southern California Gas Company, Southern California Edison, Spectrum, and Frontier.
Each owner of property located within the Assessment District will be responsible for arranging for and paying for work on his or her property necessary to connect facilities constructed by the public utilities in the public streets and alleys to the points of connection on the private property. Conversion of individual service connections on private property is not included in the work done by the Assessment District.
The estimated time for completion of the undergrounding of the utilities is 12 months after the sale of bonds. Property owners will be required to provide necessary underground connections following the receipt of the City of Palm Springs’s connection notices to property owners.
Failure to convert individual service connections on private property may result in a recommendation to the City Council that the public utilities be directed to discontinue service to that property pursuant to Section 8.04.455 of the Municipal Code. Overhead facilities cannot be removed until all overhead service has been discontinued.
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Right-of-Way Certificate
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
The undersigned hereby CERTIFIES UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that the following is all true and correct.
That at all time herein mentioned, the undersigned was, and now is, the authorized representative of the duly appointed SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS/CITY ENGINEER of the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA.
That there have now been instituted proceedings under the provisions of Article XIIID of the California Constitution, and the "Municipal Improvements Act of 1913," being Division 12 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, for the construction of certain public improvements in a special assessment district known and designated as Old Las Palmas Underground Utility Assessment District No. 1 (hereinafter referred to as the "Assessment District").
THE UNDERSIGNED STATES AND CERTIFIES AS FOLLOWS:
All easements or right-of-way necessary for the construction and installation of the public improvements of the Assessment District either have been obtained or are in process of being obtained and will be obtained and in the possession of the affected utility company, the City, Riverside County or the State of California prior to commencement of the construction and installation of such public improvements.
EXECUTED this day of , 2026 at CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, California.
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS/CITY ENGINEER
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
State of California
By:
City of Palm Springs
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Certificate of Completion of Environmental Proceedings
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
The undersigned, under penalty of perjury, CERTIFIES as follows:
1. That I am the person who authorized to prepare and process all environmental documentation as needed as it relates to the formation of the special Assessment District being formed pursuant to the provisions of the "Municipal Improvement Act of 1913" being Division 12 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, said special Assessment District known and designated as OLD LAS PALMAS UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 (hereinafter referred to as the "Assessment District").
2. The specific environmental proceedings relating to this Assessment District that have been completed are as follows:
CEQA compliance review:
The proposed project is Categorically Exempt (Class 2) from the provisions of CEQA (replacement or reconstructions).
3. I do hereby certify that all environmental evaluation proceedings necessary for the formation of the Assessment District have been completed to my satisfaction, and that no further environmental proceedings are necessary.
EXECUTED this day of , 2026 at CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, California.
By:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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APPENDIX
A. Assessment Calculations
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ASSESSMENT CALCULATIONS
Property
Address
Asmt
No.
Assessor's Parcel
Number
Parcel
Area (sf)
Assigned
Connections
Aesthetics
Benefit
(YES/NO)
Aesthetics
Benefit Area
Safety
Benefit
(YES/NO)
Safety Benefit
Area
Reliability
Benefit
(YES/NO)
Reliability
Benefit Area
Assessed
Benefit Area
Total Design,
Construction
Incidental
Expenses
Financial
Costs
Final
Total
Assessment
696 N VIA MONTE VIS 1 505-291-002 33,541 1 YES 33,541 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 28,302.27 103,003.53$ 15,071.32$ 10,263.62$ 128,338.47$ 610 N VIA MONTE VIS 2 505-291-003 23,086 1 YES 23,086 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 24,817.27 90,320.19$ 13,215.51$ 8,999.81$ 112,535.51$ 3 505-312-002 12,632 1 YES 12,632 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 21,332.60 77,638.06$ 11,359.88$ 7,736.12$ 96,734.06$ 591 N PATENCIO RD 4 505-312-004 23,086 1 YES 23,086 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 24,817.27 90,320.19$ 13,215.51$ 8,999.81$ 112,535.51$ 500 W CRESCENT DR 5 505-291-004 23,086 1 YES 23,086 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 24,817.27 90,320.19$ 13,215.51$ 8,999.81$ 112,535.51$ 701 N PATENCIO RD 6 505-291-005 22,651 1 YES 22,651 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 24,672.27 89,792.48$ 13,138.30$ 8,947.23$ 111,878.00$ 777 N PATENCIO RD 7 505-291-006 22,651 1 YES 22,651 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 24,672.27 89,792.48$ 13,138.30$ 8,947.23$ 111,878.00$ 790 N MISSION RD 14 505-275-001 25,264 1 YES 25,264 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 25,543.27 92,962.40$ 13,602.11$ 9,263.09$ 115,827.60$ 776 N MISSION RD 15 505-293-001 25,264 1 YES 25,264 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 25,543.27 92,962.40$ 13,602.11$ 9,263.09$ 115,827.60$ 348 W MERITO PL 16 505-293-002 24,829 1 YES 24,829 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 25,398.27 92,434.69$ 13,524.90$ 9,210.50$ 115,170.09$ 300 W MERITO PL 17 505-293-005 40,075 1 YES 40,075 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 30,480.27 110,930.17$ 16,231.13$ 11,053.46$ 138,214.75$ 264 W MERITO PL 18 505-282-007 18,730 1 YES 18,730 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 23,365.27 85,035.77$ 12,442.30$ 8,473.25$ 105,951.32$ 735 N PRESCOTT DR 19 505-282-011 40,946 1 YES 40,946 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 30,770.60 111,986.81$ 16,385.73$ 11,158.74$ 139,531.29$ 815 N PRESCOTT DR 20 505-282-010 38,768 1 YES 38,768 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 30,044.60 109,344.60$ 15,999.13$ 10,895.47$ 136,239.19$ 325 W MOUNTAIN VIEW PL 21 505-275-005 37,897 1 YES 37,897 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 29,754.27 108,287.95$ 15,844.52$ 10,790.18$ 134,922.66$ 275 W MOUNTAIN VIEW PL 22 505-282-001 10,018 1 YES 10,018 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 20,461.27 74,466.93$ 10,895.88$ 7,420.14$ 92,782.95$ 245 W MOUNTAIN VIEW PL 23 505-282-002 13,068 1 YES 13,068 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 21,477.93 78,166.99$ 11,437.27$ 7,788.82$ 97,393.09$ 840 N PRESCOTT DR 24 505-283-003 23,086 1 YES 23,086 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 24,817.27 90,320.19$ 13,215.51$ 8,999.81$ 112,535.51$ 780 PRESCOTT DR 25 505-283-004 19,166 1 YES 19,166 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 23,510.60 85,564.70$ 12,519.69$ 8,525.96$ 106,610.35$ 740 PRESCOTT DR 26 505-284-005 24,829 1 YES 24,829 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 25,398.27 92,434.69$ 13,524.90$ 9,210.50$ 115,170.09$ NONE 51 505-301-004 39,639 1 YES 39,639 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 30,334.93 110,401.24$ 16,153.74$ 11,000.75$ 137,555.73$ 651 N BELARDO RD 52 505-301-005 28,749 1 YES 28,749 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 26,704.93 97,190.18$ 14,220.72$ 9,684.36$ 121,095.26$ 633 N BELARDO RD 53 505-301-006 18,730 1 YES 18,730 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 23,365.27 85,035.77$ 12,442.30$ 8,473.25$ 105,951.32$ 591 N BELARDO RD 54 505-321-004 26,136 1 YES 26,136 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 25,833.93 94,020.26$ 13,756.90$ 9,368.50$ 117,145.65$ 222 W CHINO DR 55 505-321-003 36,154 1 YES 36,154 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 29,173.27 106,173.46$ 15,535.13$ 10,579.48$ 132,288.08$ 535 N BELARDO RD 56 505-323-002 22,651 1 YES 22,651 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 24,672.27 89,792.48$ 13,138.30$ 8,947.23$ 111,878.00$ 501 N BELARDO RD 57 505-323-001 22,651 1 YES 22,651 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 24,672.27 89,792.48$ 13,138.30$ 8,947.23$ 111,878.00$ 450 N CAHUILLA RD 58 505-323-004 22,651 1 YES 22,651 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 24,672.27 89,792.48$ 13,138.30$ 8,947.23$ 111,878.00$ 500 N CAHUILLA RD 59 505-323-003 22,651 1 YES 22,651 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 24,672.27 89,792.48$ 13,138.30$ 8,947.23$ 111,878.00$ 550 N CAHUILLA RD 61 505-321-005 14,374 1 YES 14,374 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 21,913.27 79,751.35$ 11,669.09$ 7,946.69$ 99,367.13$ 600 N CAHUILLA RD 62 505-321-001 26,136 1 YES 26,136 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 25,833.93 94,020.26$ 13,756.90$ 9,368.50$ 117,145.65$ 630 N CAHUILLA RD 63 505-301-010 25,700 1 YES 25,700 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 25,688.60 93,491.33$ 13,679.51$ 9,315.79$ 116,486.63$ 650 N CAHUILLA RD 64 505-301-009 25,700 1 YES 25,700 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 25,688.60 93,491.33$ 13,679.51$ 9,315.79$ 116,486.63$ 271 W MERITO PL 65 505-301-001 37,026 1 YES 37,026 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 29,463.93 107,231.31$ 15,689.92$ 10,684.89$ 133,606.12$ 333 W MERITO PL 66 505-294-007 40,510 1 YES 40,510 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 30,625.27 111,457.88$ 16,308.34$ 11,106.04$ 138,872.26$ 641 N CAHUILLA RD 67 505-294-008 22,651 1 YES 22,651 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 24,672.27 89,792.48$ 13,138.30$ 8,947.23$ 111,878.00$ 621 N CAHUILLA RD 68 505-294-009 22,215 1 YES 22,215 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 24,526.93 89,263.55$ 13,060.90$ 8,894.52$ 111,218.98$ 401 W MERITO PL 69 505-294-006 28,749 1 YES 28,749 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 26,704.93 97,190.18$ 14,220.72$ 9,684.36$ 121,095.26$ 423 W MERITO PL 70 505-294-005 23,522 1 YES 23,522 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 24,962.60 90,849.12$ 13,292.90$ 9,052.51$ 113,194.53$ 431 W MERITO PL 71 505-294-004 23,522 1 YES 23,522 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 24,962.60 90,849.12$ 13,292.90$ 9,052.51$ 113,194.53$ 443 W MERITO PL 72 505-294-003 23,086 1 YES 23,086 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 24,817.27 90,320.19$ 13,215.51$ 8,999.81$ 112,535.51$ 465 W MERITO PL 73 505-294-002 23,086 1 YES 23,086 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 24,817.27 90,320.19$ 13,215.51$ 8,999.81$ 112,535.51$ 481 W MERITO PL 74 505-294-001 22,651 1 YES 22,651 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 24,672.27 89,792.48$ 13,138.30$ 8,947.23$ 111,878.00$ 588 N PATENCIO RD 75 505-311-008 28,314 1 YES 28,314 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 26,559.93 96,662.47$ 14,143.50$ 9,631.78$ 120,437.75$ 444 W CHINO DR 76 505-311-006 28,314 1 YES 28,314 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 26,559.93 96,662.47$ 14,143.50$ 9,631.78$ 120,437.75$ 420 W CHINO DR 77 505-311-005 28,314 1 YES 28,314 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 26,559.93 96,662.47$ 14,143.50$ 9,631.78$ 120,437.75$ 398 W CHINO DR 78 505-311-004 28,314 1 YES 28,314 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 26,559.93 96,662.47$ 14,143.50$ 9,631.78$ 120,437.75$ 362 W CHINO DR 79 505-311-003 28,314 1 YES 28,314 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 26,559.93 96,662.47$ 14,143.50$ 9,631.78$ 120,437.75$ 330 W CHINO DR 80 505-311-002 23,086 1 YES 23,086 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 24,817.27 90,320.19$ 13,215.51$ 8,999.81$ 112,535.51$ 573 N CAHUILLA RD 81 505-311-001 29,185 1 YES 29,185 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 26,850.27 97,719.11$ 14,298.11$ 9,737.06$ 121,754.28$ 82 505-312-013 14,374 1 YES 14,374 YES 25,682.90 YES 25,682.90 21,913.27 79,751.35$ 11,669.09$ 7,946.69$ 99,367.13$ 1,309,828.00 4,767,000.00$ 697,500.00$ 475,000.00$ 5,939,500.00$
Jeffrey M. Cooper, P.E.
COO
NV5
Phone: (949) 585-0477
Email: [email protected]