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.
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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.
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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.
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Passed approved and adopted this 4th day of March , 2008.
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Mayor of t Cit} of Arcadia
ATTEST:
ity Clerk - .
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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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
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