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STAFF REPORT
GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT
DATE: June 2, 2020
TO: Honorable President and Board of Directors
FROM:
Linda Smith, District Manager
SUBJECT:
Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget
Prepared by: Laurie Sucgang, District Engineer
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) Boards of Directors will consider
adopting a Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget for each of the three GHADs in the City of
Dublin.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Adopting a Budget for the Fallon Village Geologic Hazard
Abatement District for Fiscal Year 2020-21; adopt the Resolution Adopting a Budget
for the Schaefer Ranch Geologic Hazard Abatement District for Fiscal Year 2020-21;
and adopt the Resolution Adopting a Budget for the Fallon Crossing Geologic Hazard
Abatement District for Fiscal Year 2020-21.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Proposed expenditures for Fiscal Year 2020-21 total $383,853, $352,353, and
$229,176 in the Fallon Village GHAD, Schaefer Ranch GHAD, and Fallon Crossing
GHAD, respectively. The expenditures are funded through a special assessment on
properties within each GHAD. Activities undertaken will support the prevention,
mitigation, abatement, and control of identified or potential geologic hazards within each
GHAD boundary.
DESCRIPTION:
A Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) is a special entity established separately
from the City of Dublin in a specific defined area within the City. A GHAD is formed
under provisions in the California Public Resources Code which establishes that a
GHAD is a political subdivision of the State and is not an agency or instrumentality of a
local agency.
The City’s role is limited to providing support to the GHAD, coordinating activities
undertaken for the GHAD, administering the GHAD funds, and coordinating the
payment of expenses associated with the GHAD. GHAD funding is collected as part of
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property tax bills. The GHAD can perform maintenance on defined areas and can also
accumulate reserves to address major or extraordinary work, such as a landslide repair.
The Public Resources Code defines a “geologic hazard” as an actual or threatened
landslide, land subsidence, soil erosion, earthquake, fault movement, or any other
natural or unnatural movement of land or earth. A GHAD may be formed for the
following purposes: (a) prevention, mitigation, abatement, or control of a geologic
hazard and (b) mitigation or abatement of structural hazards that are partly or wholly
caused by geologic hazards (Public Resources Code Section 26525).
The City of Dublin has established three separate GHADs: Fallon Village GHAD (which
includes both the Positano and Jordan Ranch developments), Schaefer Ranch GHAD,
and Fallon Crossing GHAD (which includes both the Chateau and Tassajara Hills
developments). These GHADs are governed by a Board of Directors, which is
comprised of the Dublin City Council. Assessments are levied in accordance with an
Engineer’s Report that was prepared for each District and adopted at a public meeting.
Adopting a budget for a GHAD is not a statutory requirement, but the City, as
administrator of GHAD funds, believes that the formal adoption of a financial plan is in
keeping with best practices of agency operations.
Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget
The proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget for each GHAD is provided in Exhibit A of
the Resolutions (Attachments 1, 2, and 3) and can also be found in the Fiduciary Funds
section of the City of Dublin’s budget document. The following table summarizes the
revenues, expenditures, and estimated fund balance in each GHAD:
GHAD Estimated Beginning
Fund Balance*
Proposed 2020-21
Revenues
Proposed 2020-21
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance
Fallon Village $5,461,700 $1,121,741 $383,853 $6,199,588
Schaefer Ranch $4,392,068 $572,844 $352,353 $4,612,559
Fallon Crossing $789,305 $333,019 $229,176 $893,148
*estimated using FY 2019-20 Amended Budget
Expenditures include contracted service costs for administration, slope stabilization and
erosion protection, monitoring, maintenance, and on-site conservation easement
activities. Also included are salaries and benefits associated with City of Dublin staff
that have been allocated to oversee GHAD operations.
Fallon Village GHAD: The boundary of the GHAD encompasses approximately 674
acres of land, which coincides with the boundaries of the Positano and Jordan Ranch
development projects. The GHAD owns approximately 272 acres of property.
Schaefer Ranch GHAD: The boundary of the GHAD encompasses approximately 500
acres of land, which coincides with the Schaefer Ranch development project. The
GHAD owns approximately 297 acres of property. Approximately 20 additional acres of
property will eventually be transferred to the GHAD upon the completion of the
Schaefer Ranch Unit 2 and Unit 3 development projects.
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On April 3, 2018, the Board of Directors approved Resolution 02-18 that approved a
revised Engineer’s Report reducing the maximum assessment for single-family homes
by approximately 40 percent. The reduction was justified by the increase in residential
units from the original development plan of 302 units to 419 units. Fiscal year 2019-20
assessment revenues reflect the reduced assessment with an annual inflation
adjustment; however, the reserve balance is being maintained.
Fallon Crossing GHAD: On June 6, 2017, the Board of Directors approved Resolution
03-17, which annexed the Tassajara Hills development into the GHAD. With the
annexation, the boundary of the GHAD encompasses approximately 292 acres of land,
which coincides with the Tassajara Hills and Chateau development projects. The
Chateau developer, Lennar Homes, and the Tassajara Hills developer, Toll Brothers,
continue to own and maintain the open space property within the respective
developments. Lennar and their team are working on the process to transfer ownership
of approximately 47 acres of property to the GHAD.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Adopting FY 2020-21 Fallon Village GHAD Budget
2. Exhibit A to Resolution Adopting Fallon Village GHAD FY 2020-21 Budget
3. Resolution Adopting Schaefer Ranch GHAD FY 2020-21 Budget
4. Exhibit A to Resolution Adopting Schaefer Ranch GHAD FY 2020-21 Budget
5. Resolution Adopting Fallon Crossing GHAD FY 2020-21 Budget
6. Exhibit A to Resolution Adopting Fallon Crossing GHAD FY 2020-21 Budget
RESOLUTION NO. XX - 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE FALLON VILLAGE GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT (GHAD)
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ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FALLON VILLAGE GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT
DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21
WHEREAS, the Board of the Fallon Village Geologic Hazard Abatement District (Board)
desires to establish a Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2020 -21; and
WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed and considered the budget documents and has
received input from the public; and
WHEREAS, the Fallon Village Geologic Hazard Abatement District Fund Summary
(Exhibit A) attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution, reflects the Fiscal Year 2020-
21 budget for the Fallon Village Geologic Hazard Abatement District; and
WHEREAS, the action taken by this Resolution shall approve the appropriation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Fallon Village
Geologic Hazard Abatement District does hereby:
1. Adopt the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget and Financial Plan for the Fallon Village
Geologic Hazard Abatement District, as outlined in Exhibit A.
2. Authorize the GHAD Manager to make the expenditures and appropriations in
accordance with the budget as adopted.
3. Authorize the GHAD Manager to transfer budgeted amounts between line items,
provided that the transfer is within the same fund.
4. Authorize the GHAD Manager to increase revenue and expenditure budget for the
GHAD when corresponding revenues come in over budget.
5. Authorize the GHAD Manager to increase the appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020 -
21 expenditures in an amount not to exceed the amount of funds encumbered or
designated by the GHAD Manager, as needed, for expenses that did not occur prior
to the year-end, but are expected to be expended in Fiscal Year 2020-21 consistent
with the original purpose.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June 2020, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Board President
ATTEST:
_________________________________
GHAD Clerk
Fallon Village Geologic Hazard Abatement District
The Fallon Village Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) was established in accordance with a condition
of approval for the Fallon Village development project. On December 4, 2007, the City Council approved
Resolution No. 216-07 which created the Fallon Village GHAD. The GHAD was formed to provide a
mechanism for the prevention, mitigation, abatement, and control of identified or potential geologic hazards
within the District’s boundary. The boundary of this assessment district encompasses approximately 175 acres of
land, located generally east of Fallon Road.
On May 3, 2011, the City Council approved Resolution 52-11 approving the annexation of the Jordan Ranch
development into the Fallon Village GHAD. The boundary of the District encompasses approximately 674 acres
of land, located generally east of Fallon Road.
For FY 2019-20, a total of 1,950 parcels were subject to the levy of an assessment which represents all of the
planned residential units within the Positano and Jordan Ranch developments. No additional residential parcels
are estimated to be subject to the levy of an assessment in FY 2020-21 or FY 2021-22.
Figure 1| FALLON VILLAGE GHAD (5301)
Actual
2018-19
Adopted
Budget
2019-20
Amended
Budget
2019-20
Budget
2020-21
Forecast
2021-22
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $4,181,715 $5,158,280 $5,158,280 $5,461,700 $6,199,588
REVENUES
Special Assessments $1,038,451 $1,064,850 $1,064,850 $1,064,850 $1,064,850
Use Of Money & Property $94,818 $25,000 $25,000 $56,891 $42,668
Other Revenue
TOTAL REVENUES $1,133,269 $1,089,850 $1,089,850 $1,121,741 $1,107,518
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
Salaries & Wages $12,611 $17,194 $17,194 $20,166 $20,864
Benefits $4,785 $5,581 $5,581 $6,187 $6,747
Services & Supplies
Contracted Services $139,308 $747,357 $763,655 $357,500 $367,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES (1)$156,704 $770,132 $786,430 $383,853 $394,611
ENDING FUND BALANCE $5,158,280 $5,477,998 $5,461,700 $6,199,588 $6,912,496
RESOLUTION NO. XX - 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE SCHAEFER RANCH GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT (GHAD)
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ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE SCHAEFER RANCH GEOLOGIC HAZARD
ABATEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21
WHEREAS, the Board of the Schaefer Ranch Geologic Hazard Abatement District
(Board) desires to establish a Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2020 -21; and
WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed and considered the budget documents and has
received input from the public; and
WHEREAS, the Schaefer Ranch Geologic Hazard Abatement District Fund Summary
(Exhibit A) attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution, reflects the Fiscal Year 2020 -
21 budget for the Schaefer Ranch Geologic Hazard Abatement District; and
WHEREAS, the action taken by this Resolution shall approve the appropriation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Schaefer
Ranch Geologic Hazard Abatement District does hereby:
1. Adopt the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget and Financial Plan for the Schaefer Ranch
Geologic Hazard Abatement District, as outlined in Exhibit A.
2. Authorize the GHAD Manager to make the expenditures and appropriations in
accordance with the budget as adopted.
3. Authorize the GHAD Manager to transfer budgeted amounts between line items,
provided that the transfer is within the same fund.
4. Authorize the GHAD Manager to increase revenue and expenditure budget for the
GHAD when corresponding revenues come in over budget.
5. Authorize the GHAD Manager to increase the appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020 -
21 expenditures in an amount not to exceed the amount of funds encumbered or
designated by the GHAD Manager, as needed, for expenses that did not occur prior
to the year-end, but are expected to be expended in Fiscal Year 2020-21 consistent
with the original purpose.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June 2020, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Board President
ATTEST:
_________________________________
GHAD Clerk
Schaefer Ranch Geologic Hazard Abatement District
The Schaefer Ranch Geologic Hazard Assessment Abatement District (GHAD) was established in accordance
with a condition of approval for the Schaefer Ranch development project. On December 5, 2006, the City
GHAD. The GHAD was formed to provide a mechanism for the prevention, mitigation, abatement, and control
of identified or potential geologic hazards within the District’s boundary. The boundary of the District
encompasses approximately 500 acres of land located at the westerly boundary of the City limits.
For FY 2019-20, a total of 400 parcels were subject to the levy of an assessment. No additional parcels are
estimated to be subject to the levy of an assessment in FY 2020-21. At the beginning of FY 2021-22, it is
estimated that there will be an additional 19 parcels that will be subject to the special assessment, which represents
all of the planned residential units within the Schaefer Ranch development.
Figure 2| SCHAEFER RANCH GHAD (5302)
Actual
2018-19
Adopted
Budget
2019-20
Amended
Budget
2019-20
Budget
2020-21
Forecast
2021-22
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $3,889,790 $4,379,409 $4,379,409 $4,392,068 $4,612,560
REVENUES
Special Assessments $504,908 $522,166 $522,166 $522,166 $522,166
Use Of Money & Property $84,463 $25,000 $25,000 $50,678 $38,009
TOTAL REVENUES $589,371 $547,166 $547,166 $572,844 $560,175
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
Salaries & Wages $12,611 $17,194 $17,194 $20,166 $20,864
Benefits $4,785 $5,581 $5,581 $6,187 $6,747
Contracted Services $82,356 $511,732 $511,732 $326,000 $332,500
TOTAL EXPENDITURES (1)$99,752 $534,507 $534,507 $352,353 $360,111
ENDING FUND BALANCE $4,379,409 $4,392,068 $4,392,068 $4,612,560 $4,812,624
RESOLUTION NO. XX - 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE FALLON CROSSING GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT (GHAD)
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ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FALLON CROSSING GEOLOGIC HAZARD
ABATEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21
WHEREAS, the Board of the Fallon Crossing Geologic Hazard Abatement District
(Board) desires to establish a Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2020 -21; and
WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed and considered the budget documents and has
received input from the public; and
WHEREAS, the Fallon Crossing Geologic Hazard Abatement District Fund Summary
(Exhibit A) attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution, reflects the Fiscal Year 2020 -
21 budget for the Fallon Crossing Geologic Hazard Abatement District; and
WHEREAS, the action taken by this Resolution shall approve the appropriation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Fallon
Crossing Geologic Hazard Abatement District does hereby:
1. Adopt the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget and Financial Plan for the Fallon Crossing
Geologic Hazard Abatement District, as outlined in Exhibit A.
2. Authorize the GHAD Manager to make the expenditures and appropriations in
accordance with the budget as adopted.
3. Authorize the GHAD Manager to transfer budgeted amounts between line items,
provided that the transfer is within the same fund.
4. Authorize the GHAD Manager to increase revenue and expenditure budget for the
GHAD when corresponding revenues come in over budget.
5. Authorize the GHAD Manager to increase the appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020 -
21 expenditures in an amount not to exceed the amount of funds encumbered or
designated by the GHAD Manager, as needed, for expenses that did not occur prior
to the year-end, but are expected to be expended in Fiscal Year 2020-21 consistent
with the original purpose.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June 2020, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Board President
ATTEST:
_________________________________
GHAD Clerk
Fallon Crossing (North Tassajara) Geologic
Hazard Abatement District
The Fallon Crossing Geologic Hazard Assessment Abatement District was established in accordance with
a condition of approval for the Fallon Crossings development project. On August 16, 2011, the City
Council approved Resolution No. 147-11 which created the Fallon Crossing Geologic Hazard Abatement
District. The GHAD was formed to provide a mechanism for the prevention, mitigation, abatement, and
control of identified or potential geologic hazards within the District’s boundary. The boundary of the
District encompasses approximately 68 acres of land located on the northeast side of Tassajara Road.
On June 6, 2017, the City Council approved Resolution 66-17 approving the annexation of the Tassajara
Hills development into the Fallon Crossing GHAD. The boundary of the District encompasses
approximately 292 acres of land in the northeast corner of the City.
Since FY 2015-16, all 106 residential parcels within The Chateau development have been subject to the
special assessment. For FY 2019-20, a total of 319 parcels were subject to the levy of an assessment. At
the beginning of FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-22, it is estimated that for each year there will be an additional
70 parcels within the Tassajara Hills development that will be subject to the levy of an assessment.
Figure 3| FALLON CROSSING GHAD (5321)
Actual
2018-19
Adopted
Budget
2019-20
Amended
Budget
2019-20
Budget
2020-21
Forecast
2021-22
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $461,116 $754,351 $754,351 $789,305 $893,148
REVENUES
Special Assessments $303,526 $325,853 $325,853 $325,853 $325,853
Use Of Money & Property $11,943 $3,000 $3,000 $7,166 $5,374
TOTAL REVENUES $315,469 $328,853 $328,853 $333,019 $331,228
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
Salaries & Wages $6,305 $8,596 $8,596 $10,083 $10,432
Benefits $2,392 $2,787 $2,787 $3,094 $3,374
Contracted Services $13,536 $282,516 $282,516 $216,000 $253,500
TOTAL EXPENDITURES (1)$22,233 $293,899 $293,899 $229,176 $267,305
ENDING FUND BALANCE $754,351 $789,305 $789,305 $893,148 $957,071