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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6611RESOLUTION NO. 6611 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING THE FORMATION OF THE SANTA ANITA OAKS LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE . LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolution, ordered the preparation of an Engineer's Report (hereafter referred to as "Report") regarding the formation of an assessment district to be designated as the "Santa Anita Oaks Lighting District" (hereafter referred to as "District") and the proposed levy and collection of annual assessments for street lighting improvements, appurtenant facilities and activities related thereto, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the "1972 Act"); and WHEREAS, a Report has been prepared and filed with the City Clerk of the City of Arcadia in accordance with Article 4 of Chapter 1 (Sections 22565 through 22574) of the 1972 Act, said Report being entitled "City of Arcadia, Santa Anita Oaks Lighting District, Engineer's Formation Report, Fiscal Year 2008/2009"; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk has presented to the City Council said Report as prescribed by Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 22586 of said 1972 Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council has examined and reviewed the Report as presented and is preliminarily satisfied with the District, each and all of the budget items and documents therein, and that the proposed assessments have been spread in accordance with the special benefits received from the proposed improvements as set forth in said Report. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. RECITALS. The preceding recitals are all true and correct. SECTION 2. REPORT CONTENT. The Report as presented, consists of the following: 2a) Plans and specifications that describe the District and Improvements. z 6611 .,. 2b) Method of Apportionment that outlines the special benefit conferred on properties within the District from the improvements; and the calculations used to establish each parcel's proportional special benefit assessment commencing in fiscal year 2008/2009 including the establishment of: n Assessment installments to repay the City loan and related expenses for the construction and installation of the street light improvements; and, Annual assessments for the ongoing maintenance, servicing and operation of street lighting improvements that provide special benefits to the properties in the District; and, An Assessment Range Formula that provides for inflationary adjustments to the annual assessment for the ongoing maintenance, servicing and operation of street lighting improvements, thereby establishing the maximum assessment rate authorized each fiscal year. 2c) The Budget that outlines the costs and expenses associated with the City loan to the District and the estimated annual expenses to provide, maintain, and service the improvements, including incidental expenses authorized by the 1972 Act. 2d) An Assessment Diagram that identifies the boundaries of the District and associated lots, parcels and properties included therein. 3 6611 2e) An 'Assessment Roll containing each of the Assessor Parcel Numbers that comprise the District and the proportional assessments commencing Fiscal Year 2008/2009. SECTION 3. REPORT APPROVAL. The Report is hereby approved on a preliminary basis (as submitted or amended), and ordered to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection. SECTION 4. ASSESSMENTS: The proposed Assessment Rates, Assessment Range Formula and method of apportionment described in the Report are hereby approved on a preliminary basis, and the resulting calculated Assessments shall be submitted to the property owners of record within the proposed District for approval pursuant to the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID and applicable provisions California State law. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. 4 6611 Passed approved and adopted this 4th day of March , 2008. ~~ Mayor of t Cit} of Arcadia ATTEST: ity Clerk - . APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney s 6611 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, JAMES H. BARROWS, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the foregoing Resolution No, 6611 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 4th day of March, 2008 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: None City Clerk of the City of Arcadia 6 6611