TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Executive Summary ........................................................................................................ 1
2. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Reason for Assessment ............................................................................................. 3
2.2 Process for Annual Assessment ................................................................................ 3
2.3 Same or Lesser Assessment ...................................................................................... 3
2.4 Increased Assessment ............................................................................................... 3
2.5 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessments .............................................................................. 4
2.6 Statutory Considerations ........................................................................................... 4
2.7 Special Benefit ........................................................................................................... 5
2.8 General Benefit ......................................................................................................... 6
3. LAD 1 – Casa Del Oro ...................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Description of Services .............................................................................................. 7
3.2 Estimate of Costs ....................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Method of Apportionment ........................................................................................ 7
3.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment ............................................................................... 8
3.5 Fund Balance ............................................................................................................. 8
3.6 Assessment Diagram ................................................................................................. 8
4. LAD 2 – Sycamore Heights ............................................................................................... 9
4.1 Description of Services .............................................................................................. 9
4.2 Estimate of Costs ....................................................................................................... 9
4.3 Method of Apportionment ........................................................................................ 9
4.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment ............................................................................... 9
4.5 Fund Balance ........................................................................................................... 10
4.6 Assessment Diagram ............................................................................................... 10
5. LAD 3 – Village Meadows .............................................................................................. 11
5.1 Description of Services ............................................................................................ 11
5.2 Estimate of Costs ..................................................................................................... 11
5.3 Method of Apportionment ...................................................................................... 11
5.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment ............................................................................. 12
5.5 Fund Balance ........................................................................................................... 12
5.6 Assessment Diagram ............................................................................................... 12
6. LAD 4 – Village East ....................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Description of Services ............................................................................................ 13
6.2 Estimate of Costs ..................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Method of Apportionment ...................................................................................... 13
6.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment ............................................................................. 14
6.5 Fund Balance ........................................................................................................... 14
6.6 Assessment Diagram ............................................................................................... 14
7. LAD 5 – Spring Meadows .............................................................................................. 15
7.1 Description of Services ............................................................................................ 15
7.2 Estimate of Costs ..................................................................................................... 15
7.3 Method of Apportionment ...................................................................................... 15
7.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment ............................................................................. 16
7.5 Fund Balance ........................................................................................................... 16
7.6 Assessment Diagram ............................................................................................... 16
8. LAD 6 – Shelter Hills ...................................................................................................... 17
8.1 Description of Services ............................................................................................ 17
8.2 Estimate of Costs ..................................................................................................... 17
8.3 Method of Apportionment ...................................................................................... 17
8.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment ............................................................................. 17
8.5 Fund Balance ........................................................................................................... 18
8.6 Assessment Diagram ............................................................................................... 18
9. LAD 7 – Meadow Park ................................................................................................... 19
9.1 Description of Services ............................................................................................ 19
9.2 Estimate of Costs ..................................................................................................... 19
9.3 Method of Apportionment ...................................................................................... 20
9.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment ............................................................................. 20
9.5 Fund Balance ........................................................................................................... 20
9.6 Assessment Diagram ............................................................................................... 21
10. LAD 8 – Anna’s Meadows .............................................................................................. 22
10.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 22
10.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 22
10.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 22
10.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 23
10.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 23
10.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 23
11. LAD 10 – St. James Estates ............................................................................................ 24
11.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 24
11.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 24
11.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 24
11.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 24
11.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 25
11.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 25
12. LAD 11 – Park Place ...................................................................................................... 26
12.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 26
12.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 26
12.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 26
12.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 27
12.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 27
12.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 27
13. LAD 12 – Glenbrook ...................................................................................................... 28
13.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 28
13.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 28
13.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 29
13.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 29
13.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 29
13.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 30
14. LAD 13 – Fairway Meadows .......................................................................................... 31
14.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 31
14.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 31
14.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 31
14.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 32
14.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 32
14.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 32
15. LAD 14 – Country Club Estates ...................................................................................... 33
15.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 33
15.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 33
15.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 33
15.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 33
15.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 34
15.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 34
16. LAD 15 – Sonoma Glen .................................................................................................. 35
16.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 35
16.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 35
16.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 36
16.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 36
16.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 36
16.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 37
17. LAD 16 – Mountain Valley ............................................................................................. 38
17.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 38
17.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 38
17.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 38
17.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 39
17.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 39
17.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 39
18. LAD 17 – Kingsmill ........................................................................................................ 40
18.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 40
18.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 40
18.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 40
18.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 41
18.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 41
18.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 41
19. LAD 18 – Cader Farms ................................................................................................... 42
19.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 42
19.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 42
19.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 43
19.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 43
19.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 43
19.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 44
20. LAD 19 – Cader Farms Highland ..................................................................................... 45
20.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 45
20.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 45
20.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 45
20.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 46
20.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 46
20.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 46
21. LAD 21 – Crane Glen ..................................................................................................... 47
21.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 47
21.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 47
21.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 47
21.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 48
21.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 48
21.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 48
22. LAD 22 – Westridge Knolls ............................................................................................ 49
22.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 49
22.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 49
22.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 50
22.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 50
22.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 50
22.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 51
23. LAD 24 – Judith Court .................................................................................................... 52
23.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 52
23.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 52
23.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 52
23.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 53
23.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 53
23.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 53
24. LAD 26 – Graystone Creek ............................................................................................. 54
24.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 54
24.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 54
24.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 54
24.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 55
24.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 55
24.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 55
25. LAD 27 – Americana ...................................................................................................... 56
25.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 56
25.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 56
25.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 56
25.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 56
25.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 57
25.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 57
26. LAD 28 – Kingsfield ....................................................................................................... 58
26.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 58
26.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 58
26.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 58
26.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 58
26.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 59
26.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 59
27. LAD 29 – Liberty Farms ................................................................................................. 60
27.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 60
27.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 60
27.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 60
27.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 60
27.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 61
27.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 61
28. LAD 31 – Wisteria ......................................................................................................... 62
28.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 62
28.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 62
28.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 62
28.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 62
28.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 63
28.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 63
29. LAD 32 – Corona Creek II ............................................................................................... 64
29.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 64
29.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 64
29.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 64
29.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 65
29.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 65
29.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 65
30. LAD 33 – Woodside Village............................................................................................ 66
30.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 66
30.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 66
30.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 66
30.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 66
30.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 67
30.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 67
31. LAD 35 – Cross Creek .................................................................................................... 68
31.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 68
31.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 68
31.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 69
31.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 69
31.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 69
31.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 70
32. LAD 36 – Westview Estates ........................................................................................... 71
32.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 71
32.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 71
32.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 71
32.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 72
32.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 72
32.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 72
33. LAD 37 – Willow Glen.................................................................................................... 73
33.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 73
33.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 74
33.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 75
33.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 75
33.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 75
33.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 76
34. LAD 38 – Stoneridge ...................................................................................................... 77
34.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 77
34.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 77
34.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 77
34.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 77
34.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 78
34.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 78
35. LAD 39 – Lansdowne ..................................................................................................... 79
35.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 79
35.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 79
35.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 79
35.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 79
35.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 80
35.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 80
36. LAD 40 – Twin Creeks .................................................................................................... 81
36.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 81
36.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 81
36.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 81
36.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 81
36.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 82
36.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 82
37. LAD 41 – McNear Landing ............................................................................................. 83
37.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 83
37.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 83
37.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 83
37.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 83
37.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 84
37.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 84
38. LAD 42 – Turnbridge ..................................................................................................... 85
38.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 85
38.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 85
38.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 86
38.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 86
38.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 86
38.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 87
39. LAD 43 – Washington Creek Village ............................................................................... 88
39.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 88
39.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 88
39.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 89
39.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 89
39.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 89
39.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 90
40. LAD 44 – Stratford Place ............................................................................................... 91
40.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 91
40.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 91
40.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 91
40.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 91
40.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 92
40.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 92
41. LAD 45 – Southgate ....................................................................................................... 93
41.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 93
41.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 94
41.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 94
41.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 94
41.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 95
41.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 95
42. LAD 46 – Riverview Park ............................................................................................... 96
42.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 96
42.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 96
42.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 96
42.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 96
42.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 97
42.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 97
43. LAD 47 – Avila Ranch .................................................................................................... 98
43.1 Description of Services ........................................................................................ 98
43.2 Estimate of Costs ................................................................................................. 98
43.3 Method of Apportionment .................................................................................. 98
43.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment.......................................................................... 98
43.5 Fund Balance ....................................................................................................... 99
43.6 Assessment Diagram ........................................................................................... 99
44. LAD 49 – Oaks at Sunnyslope ...................................................................................... 100
44.1 Description of Services ...................................................................................... 100
44.2 Estimate of Costs ............................................................................................... 100
44.3 Method of Apportionment ................................................................................ 100
44.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment........................................................................ 100
44.5 Fund Balance ..................................................................................................... 101
44.6 Assessment Diagram ......................................................................................... 101 Appendix A: Assessment Diagrams .................................................................................... 102
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 1
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Petaluma (the “City”) by way of the City Council of the City of Petaluma (“City Council”), pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (the “1972 Act”), previously formed each Landscape Assessment District (“District”) referenced in this Annual Report (the “Annual Report”). The City Council directed City staff to prepare and file a report for Fiscal Year 2025/26 presenting, for each District, the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of authorized services, an estimate of the costs of the maintenance and operation of the authorized services, an assessment diagram, and an assessment of the estimated costs of the maintenance and operation of the authorized services.
The assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 have been levied in accordance with the assessment methodology as confirmed by the City Council upon the formation of each District and are proportional to the special benefit received by each parcel. The amount assessed to each parcel is equal to or less than the maximum assessment allowed at the time of formation plus any allowable increase as a result of an increase in the Consumer Price Index, where applicable, as described in this report.
The following assessments are made to finance the maintenance and operation of authorized services within each District:
ASSESSMENTS PER DISTRICT
District
Assessable
Units
FY24-25
Rate Per
Unit
FY25-26
Rate Per
Unit
FY25-26
Total
Assessment
Adobe Creek (Inactive) - - - -
Americana 100 $40.85 $61.28 $6,128.00
Anna’s Meadows 74 $16.89 $25.34 $1,875.16
Avila Ranch 21 $600.90 $617.12 $12,959.52
Benson Estates (Inactive) - - - -
Cader Farm Highland 53 $138.01 $140.77 $7,460.81
Cader Farms 124 $222.63 $227.08 $28,157.92
Casa Del Oro 151 $28.36 $28.93 $4,368.43
Corona Creek II 40 $112.62 $142.59 $5,703.60
Corona Ranch (Inactive) - - - -
Country Club Estates 75 $100.00 $150.00 $11,250.00
Crane Glen 21 $81.52 $83.15 $1,746.15
Cross Creek 200 $55.20 $82.81 $16,562.00
Factory Outlet (Inactive) - - - -
Fairway Meadows 41 $225.23 $229.74 $9,419.34
Glenbrook 83 $55.02 $56.12 $4,657.96
Graystone Creek 203 $100.00 $150.00 $30,450.00
Hillview Oaks (Inactive) - - - -
Judith Court 24 $109.70 $111.89 $2,685.36
Kingsfield 14 $56.31 $84.46 $1,182.44
Kingsmill 117 $113.10 $115.36 $13,497.12
Lansdowne 97 $78.83 $118.25 $11,470.25
Liberty Farms 44 $213.73 $218.01 $9,592.44
Magnolia Terrace (Inactive) - - - -
McNear Landing 185 $82.81 $84.46 $15,625.10
Meadow Park 177 $127.02 $129.56 $22,932.12
Mountain Valley 180 $67.00 $68.34 $12,301.20
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 2 Oaks at Sunnyslope 18 $858.17 $0.00 $0.00
Park Place 82 $34.60 $35.29 $2,893.78
Riverview 59 $56.31 $84.46 $4,983.14
Sequoia Estates (Inactive) - - - -
Shelter Hills 110 $20.88 $21.30 $2,3643.00
Sonoma Glen- Single Family 303 $93.25 $95.11 $28,818.33 Sonoma Glen- Town Home 142 $58.56 $59.73 $8,481.66
Southgate 216 $250.00 $285.35 $61,635.60
Spring Meadows 78 $42.79 $64.19 $5,006.82
St. James Estates 19 $168.92 $172.30 $3,273.70
Stoneridge 19 $39.42 $59.12 $1,123.28
Stratford Place 92 $128.77 $132.25 $12,167.00
Sycamore Heights 45 $38.65 $39.42 $1,773.90
Tatum (Inactive) - - - -
Turnbridge 78 $141.42 $145.24 $11,328.72
Twin Creeks 44 $253.39 $260.23 $11,450.12
Village East 71 $28.15 $42.23 $2,998.33
Village Meadows 79 $124.05 $126.53 $9,995.87
Washington Creek Village 37 $347.00 $356.37 $13,185.69
Westridge 167 $86.82 $88.55 $14,787.85
Westview Estates 42 $118.25 $177.37 $7,449.54
Willow Glen 236 $143.53 $215.30 $50,810.80
Wisteria 28 $67.57 $100.00 $2,800.00
Woodside Village 59 $60.97 $62.19 $3,669.21
TOTALS ~$516,075.00
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 3
2. INTRODUCTION
2.1 Reason for Assessment
Approval of the assessment covered by this Annual Report will generate the revenue necessary to provide for the administration and servicing of the improvements within each District as described in this Annual Report.
2.2 Process for Annual Assessment
The City cannot levy and collect annual assessments in each District without complying with the procedures specified in the 1972 Act. On an annual basis, a Report is prepared which contains a description of the services proposed to be financed, an estimate of the costs to provide the services, an assessment diagram, the amount of the proposed assessment for each parcel, and the basis and schedule of assessment.
2.3 Same or Lesser Assessment
If the assessments are to be levied in the same or lesser amounts than the maximum assessment amount approved, the City Clerk shall give notice by causing the resolution of intention to be published. Any interested person may, prior to the conclusion of the public hearing, file a written protest which shall state all grounds of objection. The protest shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by the property owner filing the protest. During the course or upon conclusion of the hearing, the City Council may order changes in any of the matters provided in the report, including changes in the improvements, any zones within the assessment districts, and the proposed diagrams or the proposed assessments.
The City Council, at the conclusion of the public hearing must then adopt a resolution confirming the diagrams and assessments, either as originally proposed or as changed by it. The adoption of the resolution shall constitute the levy of assessments for the fiscal year referred to in the assessments.
2.4 Increased Assessment
If the assessments to be levied exceed the maximum assessment amounts previously approved, the City must comply with the procedures specified in Article XIII D and Proposition 218. The voters in the State of California in November 1996 added Article XIII D to the California Constitution imposing, among other requirements, the necessity for the City to conduct an assessment ballot procedure to enable the owners of each property on which assessments are proposed to be enacted or increased, the opportunity to express their support for, or opposition to the proposed assessment or increase in such assessment. The basic steps of the assessment ballot procedure are outlined below.
The City must prepare a Notice of Public Hearing (“Notice”), which describes, along with other mandated information, the reason for the proposed assessments, and to provide a date and time of a public hearing to be held on the matter. The City must also prepare an assessment ballot, which clearly gives the property owner the ability to sign and mark their assessment ballot either in favor of, or in opposition to the proposed assessment. The Notice and assessment ballot are mailed to each affected property owner within the District a minimum of 45 days prior to the public hearing date as shown in the Notice. The City may also
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 4 hold community meetings with the property owners to discuss the issues facing the District and to answer property owner questions directly.
After the Notice and assessment ballot are mailed, property owners are given until the close of the public hearing, stated in the Notice, to return their signed and marked assessment ballot. During the public hearing, property owners are given the opportunity to address the City Council and ask questions or voice their concerns. At the public hearing, the returned assessment ballots received prior to the close of the public hearing are tabulated, weighted by the proposed assessment amount on each property, and the results are announced by the City Council.
Article XIII D provides that if, as a result of the assessment ballot proceeding, a majority protest is found to exist, the City Council shall not have the authority to levy and collect the assessments as proposed. A majority protest exists if the assessments represented by ballots submitted in opposition exceed those submitted in favor of the assessment. All returned ballots are tabulated and weighted according to the financial obligation of each parcel.
If there is no majority protest as described above, the City Council may approve the proposed assessments.
If there is a majority protest, as described above, the City will not levy and collect any assessments.
2.5 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessments
The 2025/26 assessments described in this Amended Annual Report for each District are not proposed to exceed the previously approved maximum assessment range formula that was approved at the time each District was formed and/or amended to include an approved inflator.
2.6 Statutory Considerations
PROPOSITION 218
Proposition 218, the “Right to Vote on Taxes Act” was approved by California voters in 1996, which added Articles XIIIC and XIIID to the California State Constitution. The primary results of Proposition 218 were stricter definitions of assessments, special taxes, fees, and charges, and a general mandate for some type of voter approval for any new or increased tax, assessment, or property-related fee. The Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (the “Implementation Act”) was approved July 1, 1997. The Implementation Act provided for procedures throughout the notice, protest, and hearing process. It should be noted that this report has been prepared to be consistent with current practices and the California State Constitution.
Article XIII D, Section 4(a) of the California Constitution limits the amount of any assessment to the proportional special benefit conferred on the property. Article XIII D also provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts, and public parkways.
The net amount to be assessed may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels. Proposition 218 requires the Engineer to separate general benefit from special benefit, where only special benefit is assessed.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 5 1972 ACT
Pursuant to the 1972 Act and Article XIII D, all parcels that have a special benefit conferred upon them as a result of the maintenance and operation of improvements and services shall be identified, and the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined in relationship to the entire costs of the maintenance and operation of improvements. The Act permits the establishment of assessment districts for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the operation, maintenance, and servicing of landscaping improvements.
Section 22573 of the Act requires that maintenance assessments must be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. This Section states:
"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 benefit to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements."
The determination of whether or not a lot or parcel will benefit from the improvements shall be made pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911 (Division 7 (commencing with Section 5000) [of the Streets and Highways Code, State of California])."
The Act also permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district if "by reasons or variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive different degrees of benefit from the improvement" (Sec. 22547).
2.7 Special Benefit
Pursuant to Article XIII D of the California Constitution, Section 2(i) “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.” All parcels that have special benefit conferred upon them because of the services and activities provided shall be identified, and the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined in relationship to the entire cost of the services and activities.
In accordance with Article XIII D §4(a) “No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. Only special benefits are assessable, and an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel.”
The maintenance and servicing of the improvements within each District (which are described in the Description of Improvements sections of this Annual Report for each District) are for the benefit of the properties within each District, and as such confer a special and direct benefit to parcels within each District by:
• improving the livability, appearance, and desirability for properties within the boundaries of each District, and
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The above-mentioned items affect the assessed property in a way that is particular and distinct from their effect on other parcels and that real property in general and the public at large do not share. They contribute to a specific enhancement of the properties within each District. Since these improvements, were installed and are maintained specifically for the properties within each District; only properties within each District receive a special benefit and are assessed for said maintenance.
2.8 General Benefit
Article XIII D of the California Constitution requires that any local agency proposing to increase or impose a special assessment to “separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel.” General benefits are defined as those services or improvements which provide a general increase in property values to all property or provides benefits to the health, safety or education of the public. The rationale for separating special and general benefits is to ensure that the property owners are not charged with an assessment that pays for general benefits. Thus, a local agency carrying out projects or services that provide both special and general benefits may levy an assessment to pay for the special benefits but must acquire separate funding to pay for those general benefits.
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3. LAD 1 – CASA DEL ORO
3.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• Frates Road landscape area west of Calle Ranchero to Lakeville Road curb to fence. • Frates Road landscape area east of Calle Ranchero then east one lot.
Landscape Area
• Sartori Drive landscape area from curb to fence both sides of the road at the southern dead end.
Medians
• Rio Nido Way & Sartori Drive
• Rio Nido Court
• Calle Ranchero Drive & Frates Road
• Calle Ranchero Drive cul-de-sac
3.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $294.32
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $502.94
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $16,320.00 Repairs and Operating Services $2,692.91
Total Maintenance Costs $19,810.17
Annual Administration
Administration $1,256.11
County Collection Fees $34.81
Total Administration Costs $1,290.93
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $21,101.09
3.3 Method of Apportionment
The 151 residential units within the Casa Del Oro District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
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3.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 151 residential units within the Casa Del Oro District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $21,101.09
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(4,844.84)
Total Assessment $16,216.25
Total Number of Residential Units 151
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $107.39 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $28.93 (1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
3.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $4,844.84
Revenue $4,368.43
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $(21,101.09) Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(4,844.84) Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(11,847.82) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $4,884.84 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
3.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Casa Del Oro District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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4. LAD 2 – SYCAMORE HEIGHTS
4.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Medians
• White Oak Way cul-de-sac
• White Oak Circle & Sycamore Lane
4.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $126.14
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $132.04
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $1,632.00 Repairs and Operating Services $897.64
Total Maintenance Costs $2,787.81
Annual Administration
Administration $432.59
County Collection Fees $14.09
Total Administration Costs $446.68
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $3,234.49
4.3 Method of Apportionment
The 45 residential units within the Sycamore Heights District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
4.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
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DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $3,234.49
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(1,460.59)
Total Assessment $1,773.90
Total Number of Residential Units 45
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $39.42 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $39.42
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
4.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $12,286.34
Revenue $1,773.90
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $3,234.49 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(1,460.59) Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $10,825.75 (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $1,460.59 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
4.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Sycamore Heights District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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5. LAD 3 – VILLAGE MEADOWS
5.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• Sonoma Mountain Parkway frontage from Lynch Creek to Clary Landscape Area
• Between Flannigan Way & Lynch Creek along the creek from Maria Drive to Sonoma Mountain Parkway; includes top of bank and pathway
Medians
• Culpepper Drive & Maria Drive
• Clary Street & Sonoma Mountain Parkway
• Sheila Court
Sidewalk to Curb
• All street tree irrigation in subdivision
5.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $2,018.18
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $3,445.17
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $16,320.00 Repairs and Operating Services $7,170.28
Total Maintenance Costs $28,953.62
Annual Administration
Administration $1,762.38
County Collection Fees $73.39
Total Administration Costs $1,8365.78
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $30,789.40
5.3 Method of Apportionment
The 79 residential units within the Village Meadows District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
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5.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 79 residential units within the Village Meadows District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $30,789.40
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(3,628.23)
Total Assessment $27,161.17
Total Number of Residential Units 79
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $343.81 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $126.53
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
5.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $3,628.23
Revenue $9,995.87
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $30,789.40 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) (0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(17,165.30) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $3,628.23 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
5.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Village Meadows District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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6. LAD 4 – VILLAGE EAST
6.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Medians
• Rodgers Lane & Garfield Drive
• Warrick Court
• Sheldrake Lane & Garfield Drive
• Sheldrake Lane cul-de-sac
• Brengle Court
• Wren Drive & Garfield Drive
6.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $ 2,102.27
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $ 502.29 General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $3,264.00 Repairs and Operating Services $ 897.64
Total Maintenance Costs $ 6,766.20
Annual Administration
Administration $ 1,435.54
County Collection Fees $ 8.95
Total Administration Costs $ 1,444.49
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $ 8,210.69
6.3 Method of Apportionment
The 71 residential units within the Village East District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
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6.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 71 residential units within the Village East District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $ 8,210.69
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(5,212.36)
Total Assessment $2,998.33
Total Number of Residential Units 71
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $42.23 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $42.23
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
6.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $ 6,428.72
Revenue $ 2,998.33
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $ 8,210.69 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(5,212.36) Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $ 1,216.36 (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $5,212.36 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
6.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Village East District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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7. LAD 5 – SPRING MEADOWS
7.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Landscape Area
• Landscaping along Appaloosa Circle From curb to the fence, including Photinia hedge Medians
• Appaloosa Court
• Caulfield Lane cul-de-sac
• Kiwi Court
• Persimmon Court
• Caulfield Lane & Garfield Drive
7.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $ 462.50
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $ 626.95
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $ 3,264.00 Repairs and Operating Services $ 1,346.46
Total Maintenance Costs $ 6,120.94
Annual Administration
Administration $ 786.67
County Collection Fees $ 38.92
Total Administration Costs $ 825.59
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $ 6,525.50
7.3 Method of Apportionment
The 78 residential units within the Spring Meadows District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
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7.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 78 residential units within the Spring Meadows District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $6,525.50
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(8,211.80)
Total Assessment $14,737.30
Total Number of Residential Units 78
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $188.94 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $64.19
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
7.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(8,211.80)
Revenue $5,006.92
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $6,525.50 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(9,730.38) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
7.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Spring Meadows District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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8. LAD 6 – SHELTER HILLS
8.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Street Entrance
• Landscaping on both sides of the street at the entrance to Tarragon Court, sidewalk to curb & against the fence
8.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $ 126.14
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $ 194.39
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $ 3,624.00 Repairs and Operating Services $ 897.64
Total Maintenance Costs $ 4,842.16
Annual Administration
Administration $ 432.59
County Collection Fees $ 18.92
Total Administration Costs $ 451.51
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $ 5,293.67
8.3 Method of Apportionment
The 110 residential units within the Shelter Hills District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
8.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
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DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $ 5,293.67
Operating Unreserved Contribution $ (61,723.08)
Total Assessment $(67,016.75)
Total Number of Residential Units 110
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $603.75 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $21.30
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
8.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(61,723.08)
Revenue $2,343.00
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $5,293.67 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(64,673.75) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
8.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Shelter Hills District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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9. LAD 7 – MEADOW PARK
9.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• South Point Boulevard landscape area on both the north and south side of the street. North side from the sidewalk to curb & south side from the sidewalk to curb behind sidewalk to hedge
• Wood Sorrel Drive landscape area on the north side of Wood Sorrel Drive from Yarberry Drive to South Point Boulevard sidewalk to curb and sidewalk to the fence. South side of Wood Sorrel Drive from Yarberry Drive to South Point Boulevard sidewalk to curb Landscape Areas
• Yarberry Drive landscape area on the north side of Yarberry Drive from Wood Sorrel Drive east to the first house. Includes area from curb to fence
• Landscape easement along Abercrombie, south side from the curb to fence Medians
• Dupree Way & Maria Dive
• Dupree Court
• Alleganey Court
• Dupree Way & Yarberry Drive
• Yarberry Drive & Garret Way
• Yarberry Drive & MacMahon Way
• Jason Court
• Megan Court
• South Point Boulevard
9.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $1,913.06
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $1,700.81
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $13,320.00 Repairs and Operating Services $13,442.91
Total Maintenance Costs $33,376.79
Annual Administration
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County Collection Fees $179.88
Total Administration Costs $2,256.29
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $35,633.08
9.3 Method of Apportionment
The 177 residential units within the Meadow Park District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
9.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 177 residential units within the Meadow Park District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $35,633.08
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(12,700.96)
Total Assessment $22,932.12
Total Number of Residential Units 177
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $129.56 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $129.56
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
9.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $112,459.20
Revenue $22,932.12
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $35,633.08 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(12,700.96) Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $99,758.24
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9.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Meadow Park District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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10. LAD 8 – ANNA’S MEADOWS
10.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• McDowell Boulevard South frontage eastside from Casa Grande Road to just before Anna Way curb to the fence. Casa Grande Road landscape area north side of the street from McDowell Boulevard South to just east of Henry Way curb to the fence.
Median
• Henry Way & Casa Grande Road
Sidewalk to Curb
• Irrigation for street trees on Daniel Drive & Wieling Way both sides of the street
10.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $252.27
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $524.95
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $9,792.00 Repairs and Operating Services $4,488.19
Total Maintenance Costs $15,057.41
Annual Administration
Administration $1,970.69
County Collection Fees $13.95
Total Administration Costs $1,984.65
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $17,042.06
10.3 Method of Apportionment
The 74 residential units within the Anna’s Meadows District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
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10.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 74 residential units within the Anna’s Meadows District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $17,042.06
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(25,040.33)
Total Assessment $42,082.39
Total Number of Residential Units 74
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $568.68 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $25.34
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
10.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(25,040.33)
Revenue $1,875.06
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $17,042.06 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(40,207.33) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
10.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Anna’s Meadows District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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11. LAD 10 – ST. JAMES ESTATES
11.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• Curb to fence between East Madison St. & Wyndham Way.
Landscape Area
• On south side of Wyndham Way from Sonoma Mountain Pkwy to comer from curb to wall. • On east side of Wyndham Way around comer from corner to end of subdivision from curb to wall/fence.
11.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $294.32
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $1,304.47
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $3,264.00 Repairs and Operating Services $897.64
Total Maintenance Costs $5,760.42
Annual Administration
Administration $519.11
County Collection Fees $25.51
Total Administration Costs $544.62
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $6,305.04
11.3 Method of Apportionment
The 19 residential units within the St. James Estates District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
11.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
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Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 19 residential units within the St. James Estates District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $6,305.04
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(1,628.87)
Total Assessment $4,676.17
Total Number of Residential Units 19
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $246.11 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $172.30
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
11.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $1,628.87
Revenue $3,273.70
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $6,305.04 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(1,628.87) Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(1,402.47) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $1,628.87 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
11.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the St. James Estates District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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12. LAD 11 – PARK PLACE
12.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage – Map 11B
• Rainer Avenue landscape on the south side of Maria Drive to Acadia Drive from the sidewalk to fence
Medians
• Trinity Court
• Redrock Court
Sidewalk to Curb
• Street tree irrigation only for the entire subdivision
12.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $126.14
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $202.84
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $9,792.00 Repairs and Operating Services $1,795.28
Total Maintenance Costs $11,916.26
Annual Administration
Administration $801.09
County Collection Fees $23.61
Total Administration Costs $824.70
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $12,470.95
12.3 Method of Apportionment
The 82 residential units within the Park Place District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
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12.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 82 residential units within the Park Place District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $12,740.95
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(1,567.28)
Total Assessment $14,308.23
Total Number of Residential Units 82
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $174.49 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $35.29
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
12.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(1,567.28)
Revenue $2,893.78
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $12,740.95 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(11,414.45) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
12.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Park Place District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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13. LAD 12 – GLENBROOK
13.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• Sonoma Mountain Parkway landscape west side Sonoma Mountain Parkway from Riesling Road south to Glenbrook Park
• Maria Drive from one lot west of Lancaster Drive east to Glenbrook Park Landscape Areas
• Landscape area on the south side of Riesling Road from Sonoma Mountain Parkway to just West of Riesling Court sidewalk to curb
Medians
• New Castle Court
• Inverness Drive
• Brody Court
• Riesling Court
Sidewalk to Curb
• Irrigation only for street trees in the entire subdivision
13.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $1,072.16
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $1,020.07
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $9,792.00 Repairs and Operating Services $2,692.91
Total Maintenance Costs $14,577.14
Annual Administration
Administration $1,650.24
County Collection Fees $31.16
Total Administration Costs $1,681.41
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $16,258.55
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13.3 Method of Apportionment
The 83 residential units within the Glenbrook District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
13.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 83 residential units within the Glenbrook District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $16,258.55
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(10,778.71)
Total Assessment $27,037.26
Total Number of Residential Units 83
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $325.75 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $56.12
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
13.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(10,778.71)
Revenue $4,657.96
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $16,258.55 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(22,379.30) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
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13.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Glenbrook District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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14. LAD 13 – FAIRWAY MEADOWS
14.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• Ely Boulevard South landscape frontage
Landscape Areas
• South side of paver path which goes from Ely Boulevard South to Spyglass Road • Spyglass Road turf area from curb to fence extending from paver path to Spyglass cul-de-sac Medians
• Ely Boulevard South & Spyglass Road
• Spyglass Road cul-de-sac
Sidewalk to Curb
• Street tree irrigation for the entire subdivision
14.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $860.58
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $10,676.62
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $11,424.00 Repairs and Operating Services $2,244.09
Total Maintenance Costs $25,205.30
Annual Administration
Administration $921.26
County Collection Fees $80.06
Total Administration Costs $1,001.32
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $26,206.62
14.3 Method of Apportionment
The 41 residential units within the Fairway Meadows District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
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14.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 41 residential units within the Fairway Meadows District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $26,206.62
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(35,442.11)
Total Assessment $61,648.73
Total Number of Residential Units 41
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $1,503.63 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $229.74
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
14.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(35,442.11)
Revenue $9,419.34
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $26,206.62 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(52,229.39) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
14.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Fairway Meadows District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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15. LAD 14 – COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES
15.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• McNear Avenue from the edge of development to end, including sidewalk to curb and from behind sidewalk to fence.
Median
• McNear Avenue & Country Club Drive
15.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $1,576.70
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $2,031.84
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $9,792.00 Repairs and Operating Services $13,442.91
Total Maintenance Costs $26,843.44
Annual Administration
Administration $1,906.59
County Collection Fees $88.33
Total Administration Costs $1,994.91
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $28,838.36
15.3 Method of Apportionment
The 75 residential units within the Country Club Estates District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
15.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
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Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 75 residential units within the Country Club Estates District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $28,838.36
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(6,802.62)
Total Assessment $22,035.74
Total Number of Residential Units 75
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $293.81 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $150.00
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
15.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $6,802.62
Revenue $11,250.00
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $28,838.36 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(6,802.62) Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(10,785.62) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $6,802.62 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
15.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Country Club Estates District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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16. LAD 15 – SONOMA GLEN
16.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• Sonoma Mountain Parkway landscape area on the east side of Maria Drive from Manzanita path north of Lancaster to Sonoma Mountain Parkway curb to the fence. Exclude area in front of the school
• Ely Road landscape area on the west side of Ely Road from Burgundy Court to Nora Lane curb to the fence
Landscape Areas
• Kensington Place Park at the corner of Kensington Place & Dorset Drive • Mow This Greenbelt 2 X Month – Corona Creek curb to top of the bank landscape area on the north side of Corona Creek from Ely Road west to just past Telford Lane landscape area on the south side of Corona Creek from Ely Road west to Sonoma Mountain Parkway • Zinfandel Drive landscape area, which includes Manzanita path from the curb to fence from Maria Drive along Merlot Court along Zinfandel Drive to Riesling Road. This also includes a turf and sign area at the corner of Zinfandel Drive & Merlot Court
Medians
• Merlot Court
• Cabernet Court
• Muscat Court
• Riesling Road
• Wine Court
• Claret Court
• Madeira Circle Court (2 medians)
• Savoy Circle
• Cliff Haven Court
Sidewalk to Curb
• Landscape & irrigation maintenance at Columbard Road south side from Zinfandel Drive to Madeira Circle, including Wine Court
• Irrigation only at all other streets and cul-de-sacs
16.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
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DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $2,312.49
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $7,440.59
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $65,280.00 Repairs and Operating Services $3,590.55
Total Maintenance Costs $78,623.64
Annual Administration
Administration $2,649.99
County Collection Fees $298.87
Total Administration Costs $2,948.86
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $81,572.50
16.3 Method of Apportionment
The 445 residential units within the Somona Glen District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
16.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 445 residential units within the Sonoma Glen District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $81,572.50
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(44,272.51)
Total Assessment $37,299.99
Total Number of Residential Units 303 SF/142 TH
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $95.11/$59.73 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $95.11/$59.73 (1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
16.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
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FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $45,882.84
Revenue $37,299.99
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $81,572.50 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(44,272.51) Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $1,610.33 (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $44,272.51 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
16.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Sonoma Glen District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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17. LAD 16 – MOUNTAIN VALLEY
17.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• Sonoma Mountain Parkway landscape area frontage as indicated on map curb to the wall Landscape Areas
• Urban separator landscape area east of Tulare Street from the northern border of subdivision to the southern border of subdivision curb to 10’ behind the sidewalk Medians
• Rainer Circle entrance at Sonoma Mountain Parkway
• Palen Court
17.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $2,102.27
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $10,378.21
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $8,976.00 Repairs and Operating Services $11,647.64
Total Maintenance Costs $33,104.12
Annual Administration
Administration $1,435.54
County Collection Fees $88.03
Total Administration Costs $1,523.56
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $34,627.68
17.3 Method of Apportionment
The 180 residential units within the Mountain Valley District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
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17.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 180 residential units within the Mountain Valley District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $34,627.68
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(8,436.63)
Total Assessment $43,064.31
Total Number of Residential Units 180
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $239.25 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $68.34
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
17.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(8,436.63)
Revenue $12,301.20
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $34,627.68 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(30,763.11) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
17.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Mountain Valley District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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18. LAD 17 – KINGSMILL
18.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• Sonoma Mountain Parkway landscape area as indicated on map including north & south side of the entrance
Landscape Areas
• Urban separator landscape area on the east side of Castle Drive includes the area behind the house on north end curb to 10’ behind the sidewalk
Medians
• Sonoma Mountain Parkway & Castle Drive
• Nottingham Court
• Maiden Lane
• Jester Court
• Page Court
18.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $2,018.18
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $4,595.96
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $8,160.00 Repairs and Operating Services $3,590.55
Total Maintenance Costs $18,364.69
Annual Administration
Administration $2,499.39
County Collection Fees $102.78
Total Administration Costs $2,602.17
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $20,966.86
18.3 Method of Apportionment
The 117 residential units within the Kingsmill District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
City of Petaluma
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18.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 117 residential units within the Kingsmill District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $20,966.86
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(5,835.25)
Total Assessment $26,802.11
Total Number of Residential Units 117
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $229.08 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $115.36
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
18.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(5,835.25)
Revenue $13,497.12
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $20,966.86 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(13,304.99) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
18.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Kingsmill District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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19. LAD 18 – CADER FARMS
19.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• Landscape area Sonoma Mountain Parkway, as indicated on the map, includes north & south sides of entrance at Rainer Circle
Landscape Corners
• Greenwich Street & Rainer Circle has three corners
• Almanor Street & Rainer Circle has two corners
• Downing Street & Rainer Circle has two corners
• Brompton & Almanor has two corners
• Brompton & Greenwich has two corners
• Pembridge Street & Rainer Circle as two corners
• Pembridge Street & Almanor Street has two corners
Landscape Areas
• Turf on the east side of Downing Street from 1850 north to corner of Downing Street & Rainer Circle. Sidewalk to curb
• Turf on the east side of Rainer Circle from Matzen Ranch Circle north to Matzen Ranch Circle. • Sidewalk to curb next to the school. See map
• Turf easement around Eagle Park sidewalk to curb
Medians
• Rainer Circle & Sonoma Mountain Parkway
• Chelsea Court
• Branbury Court
19.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $3,153.40
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $9,606.35
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $19,584.00 Repairs and Operating Services $6,732.28
Total Maintenance Costs $39,076.03
Annual Administration
Administration $4,365.93
City of Petaluma
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Total Administration Costs $4,580.47
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $43,656.50
19.3 Method of Apportionment
The 124 residential units within the Cader Farms District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
19.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office, is shown within Appendix C of this report.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 124 residential units within the Cader Farms District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $43,656.50
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(15,498.58)
Total Assessment $28,157.92
Total Number of Residential Units 124
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $227.08 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $227.08
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
19.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $37,788.93
Revenue $28,157.92
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $43,656.50 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(15,498.58) Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $22,290.35 (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $15,498.58 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
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19.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Cader Farms District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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20. LAD 19 – CADER FARMS HIGHLAND
20.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Landscape Area
• Urban separator landscape area on the east side of Matzen Ranch Circle Curb to 10’ behind the sidewalk
Medians
• Matzen Ranch Circle & Rainer Circle Entrance median and also includes sidewalk to curb the north and south sides
• Matzen Ranch cul-de-sac (north)
• Matzen Ranch cul-de-sac (east)
20.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $860.58
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $2,716.31
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $4,896.00 Repairs and Operating Services $12,545.28
Total Maintenance Costs $21,018.17
Annual Administration
Administration $737.01
County Collection Fees $63.42
Total Administration Costs $800.42
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $21,818.59
20.3 Method of Apportionment
The 53 residential units within the Cader Farms Highland District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
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20.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office, is shown within Appendix C of this report.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 53 residential units within the Cader Farms Highland District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $21,818.59
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(28,065.14)
Total Assessment $49,883.73
Total Number of Residential Units 53
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $941.20 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $140.77
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
20.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(28,065.14)
Revenue $7,460.81
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $21,818.59 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(42,422.92) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
20.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Cader Farms Highland District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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21. LAD 21 – CRANE GLEN
21.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage – Map 21B
• Landscape maintenance on Sonoma Mountain Parkway, as indicated on the map Landscape Area
• Landscape area at the end of Rosamond Street behind the curb to sound wall Medians
• Rosamond Street – Irrigation Only
• Rosamond Street cul-de-sac – Irrigation Only
Sidewalk to Curb
• Street tree irrigation for the entire subdivision
21.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $2,102.27
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $247.25
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $6,528.00 Repairs and Operating Services $448.82
Total Maintenance Costs $9,326.33
Annual Administration
Administration $1,251.28
County Collection Fees $15.00
Total Administration Costs $1,266.28
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $10,592.62
21.3 Method of Apportionment
The 21 residential units within the Crane Glen District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
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21.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 21 residential units within the Crane Glen District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $10,592.62
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(15,336.25)
Total Assessment $25,928.87
Total Number of Residential Units 21
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $1,234.71 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $83.15
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
21.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(15,336.25)
Revenue $1,746.15
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $10,592.62 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(24,182.72) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
21.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Crane Glen District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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22. LAD 22 – WESTRIDGE KNOLLS
22.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• I Street landscape area on north side beginning with Pin Oaks then west to end of the subdivision just past entrance, including sign area curb to the fence Landscape Area
• South side of Photinia Place easement from the sidewalk to curb stretching from Black Oak Drive to Phontinia cul-de-sac
Medians
• Grevillia Drive & I Street at the entrance
• Dogwood Court
• Lydia Court
• Hash Court
• Photinia Place
• Black Oak Drive
Sidewalk to Curb
• Street tree irrigation only for the entire subdivision
22.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $860.58
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $1,217.28
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $6,528.00 Repairs and Operating Services $8,067.91
Total Maintenance Costs $16,673.77
Annual Administration
Administration $1,105.51
County Collection Fees $125.70
Total Administration Costs $1,231.21
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $17,904.99
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22.3 Method of Apportionment
The 167 residential units within the Westridge Knolls District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
22.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 167 residential units within the Westridge Knolls District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $17,904.99
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(3,117.14)
Total Assessment $14,787.85
Total Number of Residential Units 167
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $88.55 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $88.55
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
22.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $8,502.39
Revenue $14,787.85
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $17,904.99 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(3,117.14) Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $5,385.25 (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $3,117.14 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
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22.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Westridge Knolls District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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23. LAD 24 – JUDITH COURT
23.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• Payran landscape area on the west side of Payran from Jefferson Street to Hospice House sidewalk to the fence
Median
• Judith Court
Sidewalk to Curb
• Street tree irrigation for the entire LAD
• Landscape easement on the east side of Vallejo from Jefferson Street to the end of the cul-de-sac
23.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $294.32
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $405.69
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $3,264.00 Repairs and Operating Services $1,795.28
Total Maintenance Costs $5,759.28
Annual Administration
Administration $887.61
County Collection Fees $20.51
Total Administration Costs $908.12
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $6,667.40
23.3 Method of Apportionment
The 24 residential units within the Judith Court District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
City of Petaluma
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23.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 24 residential units within the Judith Court District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $6,667.40
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(924.72)
Total Assessment $7,592.12
Total Number of Residential Units 24
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $316.34 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $111.89
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
23.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(924.72)
Revenue $2,685.36
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $6,667.40 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(4,906.76) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
23.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Judith Court District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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24. LAD 26 – GRAYSTONE CREEK
24.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• Ely Road from Hartman Lane to Sandstone Drive
Landscape Areas
• Corona Creek landscape maintenance from the curb to top of both north and south side of the creek between Ely Road and Riesling Road
Medians
• Wildflower Court
• Quarry Street (one on the south and one on the north) • Hartman Road
24.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $2,522.72
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $8,594.68
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $21,216.00 Repairs and Operating Services $14,340.55
Total Maintenance Costs $46,673.95
Annual Administration
Administration $2,755.74
County Collection Fees $238.99
Total Administration Costs $2,994.72
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $49,668.67
24.3 Method of Apportionment
The 203 residential units within the Graystone Creek District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
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24.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 203 residential units within the Graystone Creek District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $49,668.67
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(13,335.93)
Total Assessment $36,332.74
Total Number of Residential Units 203
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $178.98 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $150.00
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
24.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $13,335.93
Revenue $30,450.00
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $49,668.67 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(13,335.93) Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(5,882.74) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $13,335.93 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
24.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Graystone Creek District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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25. LAD 27 – AMERICANA
25.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• Ely Road from Sonoma Mountain Parkway north to just past Hanford Street • Sonoma Mountain Parkway frontage from Ely Road East to three houses west of Riesling Road Landscape Area
• Lexington Street landscape maintenance on pathway area between 1850 & 1846 Median
• Plymouth Court
25.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $546.59
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $1,502.16
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $4,896.00 Repairs and Operating Services $897.64
Total Maintenance Costs $7,842.39
Annual Administration
Administration $647.28
County Collection Fees $47.79
Total Administration Costs $695.06
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $8,537.45
25.3 Method of Apportionment
The 100 residential units within the Americana District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
25.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
City of Petaluma
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Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 100 residential units within the Americana District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $8,537.45
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(2,409.45)
Total Assessment $6,128.00
Total Number of Residential Units 100
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $61.28 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $61.28
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
25.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $18,470.74
Revenue $6,128.00
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $8,537.45 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(2,409.45) Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $16,061.29 (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $2,409.45 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
25.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Americana District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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26. LAD 28 – KINGSFIELD
26.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Landscape Area
• Townview Lane landscape maintenance from the curb to fence on both sides of the street from North Webster Street west to the first parcel
Median
• Townview Lane
26.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $126.14
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $0.00
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $1,632.00 Repairs and Operating Services $897.64
Total Maintenance Costs $2,655.77
Annual Administration
Administration $432.59
County Collection Fees $9.06
Total Administration Costs $441.65
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $3,097.42
26.3 Method of Apportionment
The 14 residential units within the Kingsfield District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
26.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
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Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 14 residential units within the Kingsfield District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $3,097.42
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(10,795.62)
Total Assessment $13,893.04
Total Number of Residential Units 14
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $992.36 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $84.46
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
26.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(10,795.62)
Revenue $1,182.44
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $3,097.42 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(12,710.60) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
26.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Kingsfield District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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27. LAD 29 – LIBERTY FARMS
27.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Landscape Area
• Turf & landscape maintenance north side of the creek from just past Telford Lane west to Sonoma Mountain Parkway curb to top of the bank
27.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $1,360.17
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $7,713.32
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $5,712.00 Repairs and Operating Services $2,244.09
Total Maintenance Costs $17,029.58
Annual Administration
Administration $1,613.39
County Collection Fees 70.84
Total Administration Costs $1,684.23
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $18,713.80
27.3 Method of Apportionment
The 44 residential units within the Liberty Farms District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
27.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office, is shown within Appendix C of this report.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
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Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 61 Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 44 residential units within the Liberty Farms District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $18,713.80
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(31,509.79)
Total Assessment $50,223.59
Total Number of Residential Units 44
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $1,141.45 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $218.01
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
27.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(31,509.79)
Revenue $9,592.44
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $18,730.80 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(40,631.15) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
27.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Liberty Farms District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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28. LAD 31 – WISTERIA
28.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• Landscape area on the east side of Ely Road from Hanford Street to Sandstone Drive curb to the fence
• Landscape area on the south side of Sandstone Drive from Ely Road to Wisteria Circle. Including southeast corner of Wisteria Circle & Sandstone Drive with the sign to curb fence
28.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $2,102.27
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $0.00
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $3,264.00 Repairs and Operating Services $897.64
Total Maintenance Costs $6,263.90
Annual Administration
Administration $1,435.54
County Collection Fees $7.27
Total Administration Costs $1,442.80
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $7,706.71
28.3 Method of Apportionment
The 28 residential units within the Wisteria District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
28.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
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Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 63 The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 28 residential units within the Wisteria District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $7,706.71
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(1,219.95)
Total Assessment $8,926.66
Total Number of Residential Units 28
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $318.81 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $100.00
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
28.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(1,219.95)
Revenue $2,800.00
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $7,706.71 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(6,126.66) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
28.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Wisteria District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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29. LAD 32 – CORONA CREEK II
29.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• Sonoma Mountain Parkway landscape is from Corona Road to Corona Creek curb to fence Landscape Area
• Landscape area on the north side of Via Elisabetta from Mauro Pietro Drive to home at the end of the cul-de-sac. Also includes north side of Via Elisabetta Court sidewalk to curb irrigation, lawn & trees
Median
• Via Elisabetta cul-de-sac
29.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $819.88
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $202.84
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $8,160.00 Repairs and Operating Services $3,590.55
Total Maintenance Costs $12,773.28
Annual Administration
Administration $1,890.57
County Collection Fees $42.03
Total Administration Costs $1,932.61
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $14,705.89
29.3 Method of Apportionment
The 40 residential units within the Corona Creek II District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
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29.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 40 residential units within the Corona Creek II District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $14,705.89
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(15,145.43)
Total Assessment $29,851.32
Total Number of Residential Units 40
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $746.28 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $142.59
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
29.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(15,145.43)
Revenue $5,703.60
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $14,705.89 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(24,147.72) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
29.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Corona Creek II District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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30. LAD 33 – WOODSIDE VILLAGE
30.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Landscape Area
• Landscape area on East Woodside Drive along Capri Creek north to Maria Drive, from the curb to top of the bank
30.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $1,366.47
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $132.04
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $4,896.00 Repairs and Operating Services $1,795.28
Total Maintenance Costs $8,189.79
Annual Administration
Administration $1,432.34
County Collection Fees $20.44
Total Administration Costs $1,452.78
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $9,642.57
30.3 Method of Apportionment
The 59 residential units within the Woodside Village District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
30.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
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Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 67 Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 59 residential units within the Woodside Village District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $9,642.57
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(4,358.15)
Total Assessment $5,284.42
Total Number of Residential Units 59
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $89.57 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $62.19
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
30.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $4,358.15
Revenue $3,669.21
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $9,642.57 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(4,358.15) Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(1,615.21) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $4,358.15 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
30.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Woodside Village District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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31. LAD 35 – CROSS CREEK
31.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• Ely Road landscape area from curb to the fence on the east side of Ely Road from the northern boundary of Cross Creek Subdivision to Casa Grande Road. • Casa Grande landscape area starting at Ely Road from the curb on Casa Grande to curb on River Pine Circle & curb to fence east to the cul-de-sac on Hidden Valley Drive.
Landscape Areas
• Urban separator along Hidden Valley Drive from Whisper Creek to Casa Grande Road.
The path from Casa Grande Road to Whippoorwill Court & including landscape from the curb to fence at Whippoorwill Court cul-de-sac terminus.
Medians
• Valley Oak Court
• Whippoorwill Court
• Hidden Valley Drive
• Skyhawk Court
• Turnabout at Garfield Drive
31.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $1,913.06
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $1,661.22
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $21,216.00 Repairs and Operating Services $1,346.46
Total Maintenance Costs $26,136.74
Annual Administration
Administration $1,523.66
County Collection Fees $125.72
Total Administration Costs $1,649.38
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $27,786.12
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31.3 Method of Apportionment
The 200 residential units within the Cross Creek District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
31.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 200 residential units within the Cross Creek District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $27,786.12
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(11,224.12)
Total Assessment $10,255.16
Total Number of Residential Units 200
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $51.28 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $82.81
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
31.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $13,651.41
Revenue $16,562.00
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $10,255.16 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(11,224.12) Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $2,427.29 (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $11,224.12 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
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31.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Cross Creek District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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32. LAD 36 – WESTVIEW ESTATES
32.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• Bodega Avenue landscape area from curb to the sidewalk from Webster Street to #756 Bodega Avenue.
Landscape Area
• Rebecca Street landscape area sidewalk to fence from the southwest corner of Fowler Court & Rebecca Driver to end of the street.
• Landscape area both sides of the pathway from Larch Drive to Via Gigi.
32.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $1,114.20
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $2,659.97
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $5,304.00 Repairs and Operating Services $8,516.73
Total Maintenance Costs $17,594.90
Annual Administration
Administration $1,856.92
County Collection Fees $53.05
Total Administration Costs $1,909.98
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $19,504.88
32.3 Method of Apportionment
The 42 residential units within the Westview Estates District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
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32.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 42 residential units within the Westview Estates District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $19,504.88
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(2,999.52)
Total Assessment $22,504.40
Total Number of Residential Units 42
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $535.82 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $177.37
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
32.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(2,999.52)
Revenue $7,449.54
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $19,504.88 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(15,054.86) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
32.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Westview Estates District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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33. LAD 37 – WILLOW GLEN
33.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include:
Turf Care:
• Active growing season (usually 6 months) – weekly mowing • Dormant season (usually 6 months) – every other week mowing or as needed • Quarterly organic fertilizer application
• Edging around paths as needed
• String line trimming for corners and edges as needed
• No chemical weed control.
• Annual dethatch, aeration, overseeding and compost application required for Organic Management of turf. Time and Materials.
Trees, Shrubs, and Ground Cover Care:
• Winter organic balanced fertilizer application (activated by rainfall) • Trees and shrubs to be maintained in existing shape. Example – natural forms maintained in natural form. Hedged material is maintained by hedging. • Tree branch clearance up to 12’ over paths and walkways. Forested areas to be maintained by city or Dibble subcontractors – TBD.
• Path clearances to be maintained for safety. Irrigated shrubs to be pruned according to schedule • Periodic inspection for disease will be performed. Control applications to be performed in accordance with City of Petaluma IPM protocols.
• Weeding performed by a mechanical device (string line trimmer) or other approved mechanism.
High Weed Mowing:
• To be performed on T & M
• Established time frames after first year can be added to annual contract in following years if desired
Leaf Collection:
• Removal of leaves from lawns, planter beds and walkways will be completed throughout the year as needed to maintain a clean appearance
• Within the boundaries of developed landscape areas, major fall leaf removal will be provided on an ongoing basis until leaf drop is complete. It is not intended that all leaves will be removed from the entire site each visit during the fall leaf pick up season. • Undeveloped areas will be left natural or tended upon request on a T & M basis.
Hard Surfaces:
• Walkways will be mechanically cleaned of gardening debris resulting from Contractor’s landscaping activities.
• Hard surfaces will be inspected for crack weeds, string line trimmed, then resulting debris will be removed manually.
Replacement of Plants:
• Dead plants and those in a state of decline will be brought to the client’s attention immediately.
Replacements must be accepted by and paid for by the client unless mortality is caused by Contractor’s negligence, or a prior agreement is binding.
Irrigation:
• Annual spring irrigation system check for controllers will be proposed as T & M. All components checked for effective operation. Adjustments will be made, and sprinkler heads flushed as
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• System components will be monitored as needed from April through September for proper operation. Adjustments will be made as needed, and any necessary repairs reported to City of Petaluma representative for authorization to repair at additional cost. • Irrigation system will be shut down for the winter by shutting off water, timer, and opening drains. Timing and duration to be determined based on annual rainfall and reporting.
Frontage
• Sonoma Mountain Parkway landscape area from Lynch Creek past Linnet to the end of the subdivision
Landscape Areas
• Turtle Creek south side landscape area on both sides of the pathway to fence from Sonoma Mountain Parkway to Prince Park includes two bridges. Turtle Creek north side, along Sleepy Hollow Lane, from Cricket Court to Castle Drive north side Washington Creek landscape area along Linnet Lane, Songbird Way, to Hawk Drive from the curb to top of the bank. South side of Washington Creek is weed, irrigation & basin maintenance at trees only • Noriel Lane landscape area on the east side of the street from the pathway to curb from Turtle Creek Lane to the end of the street across from 1916
Median & Entrances
• Median & north & south sides from the curb to fence at Sonoma Mountain Parkway & Turtle Creek Lane
• Median & north & south sides from the curb to fence at Sonoma Mountain Parkway & Linnet Lane. • Crickett Court
• Fawn Court
• Squirrel Hollow Court
33.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $4,015.33
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $13,801.51
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $40,932.00 Repairs and Operating Services $4,488.19
Total Maintenance Costs $63,237.03
Annual Administration
Administration $3,883.66
County Collection Fees $319.48
Total Administration Costs $4,203.14
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $67,440.18
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Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 75
33.3 Method of Apportionment
The 236 residential units within the Willow Glen District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
33.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, as shown on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office, is shown within Appendix C of this report.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 236 residential units within the Willow Glen District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $67,440.18
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(62,299.55)
Total Assessment $129,739.73
Total Number of Residential Units 236
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $549.74 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $215.30
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
33.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(62,299.55)
Revenue $50,810.80
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $67,440.18 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30,
2026 $(78,928.93)
(1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 76
33.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Willow Glen District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 77
34. LAD 38 – STONERIDGE
34.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• Sunnyslope Road landscape area from curb to fence & curb to the sidewalk from Ravenswood Court to Fullerton Lane
Median & Entrance
• Landscape area on the west side of Ravenswood Court at Sunnyslope Road from the first corner to the first house
• Ravenswood
34.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $483.52
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $1,091.07
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $3,264.00 Repairs and Operating Services $897.64
Total Maintenance Costs $5,736.23
Annual Administration
Administration $615.24
County Collection Fees $5.24
Total Administration Costs $620.48
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $6,356.71
34.3 Method of Apportionment
The 19 residential units within the Stoneridge District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
34.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 78 The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 19 residential units within the Stoneridge District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $6,356.71
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(1,958.45)
Total Assessment $8,315.16
Total Number of Residential Units 19
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $437.64 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $59.12
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
34.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(1,958.45)
Revenue $1,123.28
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $5,549.40 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(7,191.88) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
34.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Stoneridge District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 79
35. LAD 39 – LANSDOWNE
35.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Landscape Area
• Landscape area from curb to 10’ behind sidewalk starting at the intersection of Dover Lane & Lansdowne Way, extending uninterrupted to Buckingham Lane Medians
• Roundabout at intersection of Sestri Lane & Riesling Road. It also includes two median islands on Sestri Lane
35.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $1,618.75
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $758.99
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $8,160.00 Repairs and Operating Services $2,692.91
Total Maintenance Costs $13,230.64
Annual Administration
Administration $1,929.02
County Collection Fees $84.76
Total Administration Costs $2,013.78
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $15,244.43
35.3 Method of Apportionment
The 97 residential units within the Lansdowne District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
35.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 80 The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 97 residential units within the Lansdowne District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $15,244.43
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(5,460.38)
Total Assessment $20,704.81
Total Number of Residential Units 97
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $213.45 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $118.25
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
35.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(5,460.38)
Revenue $11,470.25
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $15,244.43 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(9,234.56) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
35.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Lansdowne District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 81
36. LAD 40 – TWIN CREEKS
36.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Landscape Areas
• Landscape sidewalk to curb along Ellis Street to the first house. • Landscape at Washington Creek along Holly Lane from the curb to fence. Weed mowing behind the west fence from large turf area to behind the first two homes on Holly Lane.
36.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $2,838.06
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $5,280.14
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $6,528.00 Repairs and Operating Services $2,692.91
Total Maintenance Costs $17,339.11
Annual Administration
Administration $2,547.45
County Collection Fees $75.01
Total Administration Costs $2,622.45
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $19,961.56
36.3 Method of Apportionment
The 186 residential units within the McNear Landing District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
36.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 82 Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 44 residential units within the Twin Creeks District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $19,961.56
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(18,378.66)
Total Assessment $38,340.22
Total Number of Residential Units 44
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $871.37 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $260.23
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
36.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(18,378.66)
Revenue $11,450.12
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $19,961.56 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(26,890.10) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
36.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Twin Creeks District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 83
37. LAD 41 – MCNEAR LANDING
37.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• Along Petaluma Boulevard South subdivision frontage (does not include hillside portion – see map) Landscape Areas
• Along the Petaluma River walkway both sides
Medians
• At both ends of intersections of McNear Circle & Petaluma Boulevard South
37.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $1,513.63
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $1,792.06
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $13,056.00 Repairs and Operating Services $2,692.91
Total Maintenance Costs $19,054.61
Annual Administration
Administration $1,874.54
County Collection Fees $121.63
Total Administration Costs $1,996.17
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $21,050.78
37.3 Method of Apportionment
The 185 residential units within the McNear Landing District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
37.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 84 The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 185 residential units within the McNear Landing District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $21,050.78
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(16,468.94)
Total Assessment $37,519.72
Total Number of Residential Units 185
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $202.81 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $84.46
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
37.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(16,468.94)
Revenue $15,625.10
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $21,050.78 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(21,894.62) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
37.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the McNear Landing District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 85
38. LAD 42 – TURNBRIDGE
38.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• Curb to the fence between Wellington Place & Liverpool Way Landscape Areas
• On the north side of Liverpool Way from Sonoma Mountain Parkway to the end of the park from the curb to top of the creek bank
• On Hogwarts Circle between 917 and 919, sidewalk to park area both sides of the path • The western edge of subdivision behind the wall near railroad tracks • North western corner of the subdivision from Liverpool Way to the western edge of the subdivision on both sides of Creek.
• Curb to the fence between Wellington Place & Liverpool Way Medians
• Colabianchi Lane
• Westbury Court
38.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $2,522.72
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $2,794.99
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $16,320.00 Repairs and Operating Services $8,067.91
Total Maintenance Costs $29,705.63
Annual Administration
Administration $2,387.23
County Collection Fees $76.46
Total Administration Costs $2,463.69
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $32,169.31
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 86
38.3 Method of Apportionment
The 78 residential units within the Turnbridge District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
38.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 78 residential units within the Turnbridge District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $32,169.31
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(830.02)
Total Assessment $32,999.33
Total Number of Residential Units 78
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $423.07 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $145.24
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
38.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(830.02)
Revenue $11,328.72
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $32,169.31 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(21,670.61) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 87
38.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Turnbridge District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 88
39. LAD 43 – WASHINGTON CREEK VILLAGE
39.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Frontage
• Landscape area on East Washington Boulevard extending from east end of subdivision to west end of the subdivision from the curb to the wall
Landscape Area
• Landscape strip on the north side of Catenacci Court from the curb to sidewalk • Landscape area on East Washington Boulevard extending from east end of subdivision to west end of the subdivision from the curb to the wall
Medians
• Landscape area on two medians at the end of the cul-de-sac on Catenacci Court Washington Creek Riparian
• Creek from the back of the sidewalk of Catenacci Court to top of the bank on the south side • Creek from wall/fence to top of the bank on the north side
39.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $4,540.90
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $3,477.13
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $9,792.00 Repairs and Operating Services $7,170.28
Total Maintenance Costs $24,980.30
Annual Administration
Administration $3,044.10
County Collection Fees $76.37
Total Administration Costs $3,120.47
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $28,100.77
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 89
39.3 Method of Apportionment
The 37 residential units within the Washington Creek District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
39.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 37 residential units within the Washington Creek District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $28,100.77
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(14,915.08)
Total Assessment $13,185.69
Total Number of Residential Units 37
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $356.37 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $356.37
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
39.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $15,096.81
Revenue $13,185.69
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $28,100.77 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(14,915.08) Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $181.73 (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $14,915.08 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 90
39.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Washington Creek District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 91
40. LAD 44 – STRATFORD PLACE
40.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
Landscape Area
• Landscape area, from Casella Way to Lennox Drive between curb and Capri Creek, and between the sidewalk and home fences Casella Way to Yorkshire Street • Landscape area along Lennox Drive continuing from Norfolk Avenue to end of subdivision between curb & edge of urban separator
40.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $2,669.88
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $1,660.28
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $9,792.00 Repairs and Operating Services $9,175.00
Total Maintenance Costs $23,297.16
Annual Administration
Administration $2,915.42
County Collection Fees $82.42
Total Administration Costs $2,997.84
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $26,294.99
40.3 Method of Apportionment
The 92 residential units within the Stratford Place District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
40.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 92 The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 92 residential units within the Stratford Place District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $26,294.99
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(38,049.78)
Total Assessment $64,344.77
Total Number of Residential Units 92
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $699.40 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $132.25
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
40.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $(38,049.78)
Revenue $12,167.00
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $26,294.99 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $(52,177.77) (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $0.00 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
40.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Stratford Place District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 93
41. LAD 45 – SOUTHGATE
41.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include:
Turf Care:
• Active growing season (usually 6 months) – weekly mowing • Dormant season (usually 6 months) – every other week mowing or as needed • Quarterly organic fertilizer application
• Edging around paths as needed
• String line trimming for corners and edges as needed
• No chemical weed control.
• Annual dethatch, aeration, overseeding and compost application required for Organic Management of turf.
Trees, Shrubs, and Ground Cover Care:
• Winter organic balanced fertilizer application (activated by rainfall) • Trees and shrubs to be maintained in existing shape. Example – natural forms maintained in natural form.
Hedged material is maintained by hedging.
• Tree branch clearance up to 12’ over paths and walkways. • Path clearances to be maintained for safety. Irrigated shrubs to be pruned according to schedule A. • Periodic inspection for disease will be performed. Control applications to be performed in accordance with City of Petaluma IPM protocols.
• Weeding performed by a mechanical device (string line trimmer) or other approved mechanism.
High Weed Mowing
Leaf Collection:
• Removal of leaves from lawns, planter beds and walkways will be completed throughout the year as needed to maintain a clean appearance
• Within the boundaries of developed landscape areas, major fall leaf removal will be provided on an ongoing basis until leaf drop is complete. It is not intended that all leaves will be removed from the entire site each visit during the fall leaf pick up season.
• Undeveloped areas will be left natural or tended upon request Hard Surfaces:
• Walkways will be mechanically cleaned of gardening debris resulting from Contractor’s landscaping activities.
• Hard surfaces will be inspected for crack weeds, string line trimmed, then resulting debris will be removed manually.
Replacement of Plants:
• Dead plants and those in a state of decline will be brought to the client’s attention immediately.
Replacements must be accepted by and paid for by the client unless mortality is caused by Contractor’s negligence, or a prior agreement is binding.
Irrigation:
• Annual spring irrigation system check for controllers will be included. All components checked for effective operation. Adjustments will be made, and sprinkler heads flushed as needed. Any necessary repairs will be reported to the owner’s representative along with an estimate for the approval of the cost of repair and replacement parts unless pre-approval is not required. • System components will be monitored as needed from April through September for proper operation.
Adjustments will be made as needed, and any necessary repairs reported to COP representative for
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Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 94 authorization to repair at additional cost. • Irrigation system will be shut down for the winter by shutting off water, timer, and opening drains. Timing and duration to be determined based on annual rainfall and reporting.
Frontage
• Landscape area on Lakeville Road from the south end of subdivision north along the wall to end.
Landscape area at the corner of Lakeville Road & Frates Road Landscape area along Frates Road from the west end of the wall to end of subdivision including medians in the center of Frates Road Landscape area on Ely Road from the corner of Frates Road & Ely Road south along the wall to end of the subdivision.
Park
• Landscape & turf area in park as indicated on map and curb strip along Murrieta Street Interior Sound Walls
41.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $4,961.35
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $11,162.27
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $69,960.00 Repairs and Operating Services $15,238.19
Total Maintenance Costs $101,321.81
Annual Administration
Administration $4,364.30
County Collection Fees $547.95
Total Administration Costs $4,912.25
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $106,234.06
41.3 Method of Apportionment
The 216 residential units within the Southgate District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
41.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 95 The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 216 residential units within the Southgate District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $106,234.06
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(44,598.46)
Total Assessment $61,635.60
Total Number of Residential Units 216
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $285.35 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $285.35
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
41.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $133,104.44
Revenue $61,635.60
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $106,234.06 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(44,598.46) Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $95,925.08 (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $44,598.46 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
41.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Southgate District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 96
42. LAD 46 – RIVERVIEW PARK
42.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance and the installation or construction of related appurtenant facilities. Services include mechanical weed/grass reduction, shrub pruning, ground cover pruning, and irrigation repairs, where applicable. The service area covers the following:
The maintenance of Riverview Park includes all plant material, trees, irrigation system, outdoor furniture, play structures, and pathway upkeep.
Pedestrian Trail – as listed above
Park – as listed above
42.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $1,009.09
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $2,261.83
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $3,264.00 Repairs and Operating Services $1,795.28
Total Maintenance Costs $8,330.20
Annual Administration
Administration $1,249.70
County Collection Fees $37.29
Total Administration Costs $1,286.99
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $9,617.18
42.3 Method of Apportionment
The 59 residential units within the Riverview Park District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
42.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 97 Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 59 residential units within the Riverview Park District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $9,617.18
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(4,634.04)
Total Assessment $4,983.14
Total Number of Residential Units 59
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $84.46 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $84.46
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
42.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $18,517.43
Revenue $4,983.14
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $9,617.18 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(3,958.36) Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $13,534.29 (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $4,983.14 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
42.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Riverview Park District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 98
43. LAD 47 – AVILA RANCH
43.1 Description of Services
Improvements include landscape maintenance services, including, but not limited to, care of landscape plants, replacement plantings, tree trimming as necessary, operation, maintenance and repair/replacement of irrigation systems, mowing, vegetation removal, weed and other landscape pest control as necessary, periodic litter removal, vandalism repair, periodic mulch replenishment, the costs of water and electricity, all in a street public right of way; maintenance and cleaning of the underground stormwater detention pipe and maintenance and cleaning of the stormwater treatment areas; also maintenance, repair and replacement of fence in Parcels A, B, C, E & F.
43.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $1,477.59
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $6,980.30
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $16,320.00 Repairs and Operating Services $6,504.94
Total Maintenance Costs $31,282.82
Annual Administration
Administration $989.81
County Collection Fees $98.58
Total Administration Costs $1,088.40
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $32,371.22
43.3 Method of Apportionment
The 21 residential units within the Avila Ranch District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
43.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 99 Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 21 residential units within the Avila Ranch District as follows:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $32,371.22
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(19,409.81) Total Assessment $12,961.19
Total Number of Residential Units 21
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $617.20 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $617.21
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
43.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $19,993.86
Revenue $12,961.41
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $32,371.22 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(19,409.81) Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $584.05 (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $19,409.81 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
43.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Avila Ranch District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
City of Petaluma
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Engineer’s Report – Landscape Assessment Districts 100
44. LAD 49 – OAKS AT SUNNYSLOPE
44.1 Description of Services
The services to be provided by Sunnyslope LAD include landscape maintenance services, including, but not limited to, care of landscape plants, replacement plantings, mulch replenishment, tree trimming, mowing, vegetation removal, weed and other landscape pest control, litter removal, vandalism repair, operation/maintenance/repair/replacement of irrigation systems, the costs of water and electricity, all in a public street right-of-way.
44.2 Estimate of Costs
The estimate of costs has been prepared by City staff based upon the plans and specifications for the maintenance and operation of the services, as well as the historical costs of similar services provided throughout the City. The following table shows the estimated costs for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
Maintenance
Labor Costs (Employee Hours) $1,198.29
Utilities (Electricity & Water) $0.00
General Contract Services (Dibble Landscaping) $1,080.94 Repairs and Operating Services $5,232.46
Total Maintenance Costs $7,511.70
Annual Administration
Administration $770.96
County Collection Fees $125.82
Total Administration Costs $896.77
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $8,408.47
44.3 Method of Apportionment
The 18 residential units within the Oaks at Sunnyslope District receive equal special benefit from the services provided. In order to determine the assessment per unit, the total estimated costs are divided by the total number of residential units, as follows:
Total Estimated Costs / Total Number of Residential Units = Assessment per Unit
44.4 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment
The amount of the total assessment apportioned to each parcel, will show on the latest equalized roll at the Sonoma County Assessor’s Office.
The description of each parcel is part of the records of the Sonoma County Assessor and such records are, by reference, made part of this report.
Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 are to be levied upon the 18 residential units within the Oaks at Sunnyslope District as follows:
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DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Total Estimated Costs $8,408.47
Operating Unreserved Contribution $(0.00)
Total Assessment $8,408.47
Total Number of Residential Units 18
Full Cost Recovery Assessment per Residential Unit (1) $467.14 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Levy Per Residential Unit $858.17
(1) The total amount each parcel owner would need to pay for the estimated FY25/26 costs, plus any remaining pre-existing district funding deficit.
44.5 Fund Balance
It is the intent of the City to maintain an Operating Reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing of the improvements prior to December 10 of the fiscal year, or when the City expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the County, whichever is later. The reserve balance information for the District is as follows:
FY 2025/26
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2025 $25,670.78
Revenue $15,447.06
Expenses (Including contributions to reserves) $8,408.47 Contribution From Unreserved Fund Balance (1) $(0.00)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $32,709.37 (1) The FY 2025/26 contribution of $8,408.47 from the Unreserved Fund Balance is the amount needed to cover the difference in expenses and maximum assessment revenue.
44.6 Assessment Diagram
The Assessment Diagram for the Oaks at Sunnyslope District has been submitted to the City Clerk in the format required under the provisions of the 1972 Act and is made part of this report as an attachment in Appendix A. The lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Sonoma County Assessor for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.