City of Richmond
Marina Bay Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District
Project Timeline for Fiscal Year 2026–2027
February 2026
Kick-off Meeting:
Discuss District status, levy process, Council meeting dates, staffing changes, budget information, District-specific changes (including improvements and services provided, formations or annexations, and any proposed changes to assessments), and confirm anticipated levy timeline.
February 2026 (Following Kick-off)
Consultant provides revised timeline options, if necessary.
Early March 2026
Consultant establishes new levy database for the current fiscal year, including preliminary database checks, land use and parcel updates, and identification of any levy issues necessary to complete the Preliminary Engineer’s Report.
March 24, 2026
Initiate Proceedings Meeting:
Council adopts Resolution Ordering Preparation of the Annual Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026–2027.
Early April 2026
Consultant provides Preliminary Budget for City review and updates.
Early April 2026
Consultant develops draft Engineer’s Report and begins Preliminary Assessment Evaluation.
Mid-April 2026
City staff and consultant review budgets, proposed assessments, and revenue alternatives.
City confirms intent to proceed without new or increased assessments (no property owner ballots required).
Late April 2026
City provides final budget revisions.
Consultant finalizes draft Engineer’s Report and prepares all resolutions and required documentation.
Early June 2026
Intent Meeting:
Council adopts:
1. Resolution of Preliminary Approval of the Engineer’s Report.
2. Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments.
Mid-June 2026
Consultant provides Final Engineer’s Report (if modifications are required).
Assessment letters mailed to property owners.
City Clerk publishes Resolution of Intention at least 10 days prior to Public Hearing pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Government Code Section 6061.
Late June 2026
Public Hearing:
Council holds public hearing regarding the District and proposed assessments.
Following close of the hearing, Council may adopt the Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Report (as submitted or amended) and order the levy and collection of assessments.
July 2026
City Clerk provides certified copies of required documents to consultant for County submittal.
August 2026
Consultant submits levy to Contra Costa County.
Consultant submits levy corrections for taxable exceptions, if required.
September 2026
Consultant provides Applied Levy Summary to the City.