Reso. No. _____
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING PREPARATION OF THE ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026–2027 REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS AND
COSTS FOR THE HILLTOP LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Richmond previously established the Hilltop Landscape Maintenance District (“HLMD”) pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, California Streets and Highways Code §22500 et seq., for the purpose of providing the installation, maintenance, and servicing of landscaping and lighting improvements within the District; and;
WHEREAS, the HLMD provides for the maintenance and servicing of landscaping and lighting improvements located in the northeastern portion of the City of Richmond, generally adjacent to Interstate 80, north of the City of San Pablo, extending west to the Richmond Country Club and north to the boundary with unincorporated Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, on June 23, 1998, by Resolution No. 91 -98, the City Council approved a maximum amount of individual maintenance assessments that may be levied in future fiscal years and approved the index by which the stated maximum amount of individual assessments may be increased; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 12.60 of the Richmond Municipal Code and the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 require that the City Council annually initiate proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments within the District by ordering the preparation of an Engineer’s Report; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 will include a description of the improvements to be maintained and serviced, a diagram of the District boundaries, an estimate of the annual costs of mainten ance and servicing, the method of apportionment of assessments, and the proposed assessment amounts for each assessable parcel within the District; and
WHEREAS, the costs associated with preparation of the Engineer’s Report will be funded through the Hilltop Landscape Maintenance District budget and will have no impact on the City’s General Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richmond, California, as follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
2. The City Council hereby orders the preparation of the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 for the Hilltop Landscape Maintenance District in accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (California Stree ts and Highways Code §22500 et seq.), Resolution No. 91-98, and Chapter 12.60 of the Richmond Municipal Code.
3. The Engineer’s Report shall include all matters required by law, including a description of the improvements, the District diagram, estimated cost s, the method of assessment apportionment, and the proposed assessment amounts for each assessable parcel.
4. Upon completion, the Engineer’s Report shall be filed with the City Clerk and presented to the City Council for review and consideration of a Resolut ion of Intention, public noticing, and the scheduling of a duly noticed public hearing prior to the confirmation of the assessments.
5. The City Manager, Director of Public Works, City Engineer, and other appropriate City officials are authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
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***THE CLERK’S OFFICE WILL COMPLETE THE INFORMATION BELOW****
Reso. No. _____
I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held on Mmmm dd, yyyy, by the following vote:
AYES: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
State of California }
County of Contra Costa : ss.
City of Richmond }
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Resolution No. _____, finally passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on Mmmm dd, yyyy.
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Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond