Title
Adopt a Resolution directing the Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) to prepare an Engineer’s Report and complete a Proposition 218 election for County Service Area 45-Oak Hills (CSA 45) to increase direct benefit assessment rates to place annual revenue in line with annual costs for CSA 45 active services that include street lighting and drainage system maintenance and Open Space to include space maintenance.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a Resolution directing PWFP to prepare an Engineer’s Report and complete a Proposition 218 election for CSA 45 to increase direct benefit assessment rates to place annual revenue in line with annual costs for CSA 45 active services that include street lighting and drainage system maintenance and Open Space to include space maintenance.
SUMMARY
CSA 45 was established in 1966 to provide funding for the operations and maintenance of specific infrastructure located within the Oak Hills community. Today, the active services include street lighting, storm drain maintenance, and open space maintenance. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24, total annual revenue, including investment income amounted to $58,810, which is insufficient to fund these services. To increase assessment rates, a Proposition 218 election is required. Prior to the election, an Engineer’s Report must be prepared and approved by the Board of Supervisors.
DISCUSSION:
CSA 45 special assessment rates have not increased since Proposition 218 was passed by voters in November 1996. Today, the CSA 45 annual revenue is insufficient to provide for the active services. To increase direct benefit assessment rates needed to bring annual revenue in line with annual costs for the CSA 45 active services, a proposition 218 election must be held.
CSA 45 includes two budget units, Oak Hills and Oak Hills - Open Space.
CSA 45 Oak Hills active services include street lighting and drainage system main...
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