June 25, 2024
Public Works
DATE: June 25, 2024
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Chavarria, PE, Director of Public Works
Robert Armijo, PE, Deputy Director of Public Works / City Engineer
Subject: Approval of FY 2024 -2025 M arina Bay Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District Assessments and
Engineer’s Report
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The total amount proposed to be assessed for the 2024- 2025 fiscal year for the operation of the Marina Bay
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District is
$736,074. The City's contribution to the District is
$490,598, based on the general benefit to the City
conferred by the public improvements requiring
landscaping and lighting maintenance work. This
contribution will be budgeted in the General Fund for FY 2024-2025. The combined total of the assessment and
the City's contribution will be $1,226,672, which includes a collection of $58,589 for the District’s reserve fund.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
Resolution 83-09 and June 4, 2024
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
City Council to approve the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the Marina Bay Landscaping and
Lighting Maintenance District (MBLLMD) and declare its
intention to levy and collect annual assessments. The
proposed increase in assessments by 3%, as permitted
under Resolution No. 83-09, will fund the continued
maintenance and improvement of public landscaping and
lighting facilities within the Marina Bay area.
AGENDA
REPORT
June 25, 2024
RECOMMENDED ACTION: HOLD a public hearing and ADOPT a resolution approving the Engineer’s Report for the Marina Bay
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, providing for a three percent increase in annual assessments – Public Works Department (Daniel
Chavarria 620-5478/Robert Armijo 620-6920).
DISCUSSION:
On July 28, 2009, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 83-09, approving the formation of the Marina Bay Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District (MBLLMD), the founding Engineer’s Report, the assessment rate, and authorized annual increases.
The MBLLMD was established to fund the ongoing maintenance and improvements of various public landscaping and lighting facilities within the Marina Bay area, deemed to provide special benefits to the properties within its boundaries. Each year, the assessment rate for MBLLMD must be confirmed by the City Council.
The City Engineer caused the preparation of the Annual Levy Report for the Marina Bay Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The Engineer’s Report describes the existing and proposed improvements, as well as substantial changes to be made to existing improvements within the MBLLMD. It also estimates the costs associated with these improvements. To meet these costs, the City Engineer recommends that the City Council increase assessments from those levied in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 by an inflation rate of 3%, as permitted under Resolution No. 83-
09. On June 4, 2024, the City Council approved the preliminary Engineer’s Report and adopted a resolution stating its intention to increase assessments and announcing that a public hearing on the proposed assessments would be held at the City Council’s regular meeting of June 25, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The City Council’s Resolution of Intention was mailed to all property owners within the Marina Bay Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District.
The proposed improvements for FY 2024-2025 include continued maintenance of public landscaping areas, including parks, trails, and medians, upkeep and servicing of public lighting facilities within the MBLLMD, and the implementation of minor repair and rehabilitation projects as needed to maintain the health and aesthetics of the landscaped areas.
June 25, 2024
The total amount proposed to be assessed for the 2024-2025 fiscal year is $736,074.
The City’s contribution to the MBLLMD is $490,599, based on the general benefit conferred by the public improvements. This contribution will be budgeted in the General Fund for FY 2024-2025. The combined total of the assessment and the City’s contribution will be $1,226,672, which includes a collection of $58,589 for the MBLLMD’s reserve fund.
The attached resolution approves the Engineer’s Report and orders the levy and collection of assessments in the Marina Bay Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The report includes the proposed budget, the apportionment of the assessment, and the assessment roll.
By adopting this resolution, the City Council will ensure the continued maintenance and improvement of the Marina Bay area, enhancing the quality of life for residents and maintaining the aesthetic appeal of the neighborhood.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 – Engineer’s Report
Attachment 3 – County Certification Letter