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19 82 STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
CITY COUNCIL File #360-20/360-30
DATE: June 2, 2015
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager "
SUBJECT: Approval of Engineer's Reports and Appointing a Time and Place of Hearing
Protests for 5 Assessment Districts: Citywide Street Lighting Maintenance
Assessment District 83-1; Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment
District 83-2 (Stagecoach Road); Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance
Assessment District 86-1 (Villages at Willow Creek); Landscaping and Lighting
Maintenance Assessment District 97-1 (Santa Rita Area); Street Lighting
Maintenance Assessment District 99-1 (Dublin Ranch Area and Tracts 7067,
75867 8024, 8073, 8074)
Prepared by Andrew Russell, City Engineer
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Engineer's Reports and
consider scheduling a public hearing date of June 16, 2015 for the five assessment districts.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A summary of revenues, expenditures, and balances of each District is shown in the table
below. Revenues and expenditures for each assessment district are tracked separately. There
are minor differences anticipated between the Engineer's Report and the proposed budget, due
to the timing of the City budget process and the preparation of these Engineer's Reports. This
will be monitored in the upcoming year and a budget adjustment may be recommended after the
closing of the current year.
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SUMMARY PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 REVENUE& EXPENDITURES
Citywide Stagecoach Dougherty Santa Rita East Dublin
St. Light Rd Rd Landscape St. Light
1983-1 Landscape Landscape 1997-1 1999-1
1983-2 1986-1
A-PROJECTED $286,861 $86,162 $140,017 $371,711 $285,041
REVENUE
B-ESTIMATED $320,664 $82,557 $136,080 $331,962 $166,447
EXPENDITURES
RESERVE BALANCE
ESTIMATED $129,505 $43,276 $62,931 $170,793 $163,221
BEGINNING BALANCE
USE OF RESERVES ($33,803) $3,605 $3,937 $39,749 $118,594
(A—B)
TRANSFER TO
CAPITAL ($50,000) ($138,738)
IMPROVEMENT FUND
ESTIMATED INTEREST $8,343 $433 $2,164 $4,272 $9,625
AND OTHER INCOME
PROJECTED ENDING
BALANCE $104,045 $47,314 $69,032 $164,814 $152,703
FISCAL YEAR 2015-16
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolutions Approving the Engineer's
Reports and setting a public hearing date and time of June 16, 2015, 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers for the purpose of hearing any comments to the proposed Fiscal Year 2015-
2016 assessments for: Citywide Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1983-1;
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1983-2 (Tract 4719),
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1986-1 (Villages at Willow
Creek); Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1997-1 (Santa Rita
Area); and Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1999-1 (Dublin Ranch Area
and Tracts 7067, 75867 80247 80737 8074).
"ubmitted By '�� Reviewed By
Public Works Director Assistant City Manager
DESCRIPTION:
The proposed resolutions approve the Engineer's Reports for the two street lighting
maintenance assessment districts and the three landscaping and lighting maintenance
assessment districts described below for Fiscal Year 2015-16 and set a public hearing date for
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each assessment district on June 16, 2015 in the City Council Chambers, located at 100 Civic
Plaza, Dublin.
Citywide Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1983-1
This assessment district was established in 1983 to replace a County Service Area (CSA) that
was originally in place to fund this maintenance. The City Council approved formation of this
District on August 2, 1983, with the initial assessment in the 1984-1985 tax year. The boundary
of this assessment district encompasses the entire City, with the exception of properties within
assessment district 1999-1.
The maximum assessment allowed under the authorizing documents is $19.34 per unit for
residential uses and $106.37 per acre for commercial uses. The maximum assessment has
been levied since Fiscal Year 2007-08. There is no provision in the formation documents to
increase the per unit levy. As noted in the Engineer's Report (Attachment 2) any increase would
require the approval of the property owners subject to the assessment. Therefore the proposed
assessment amount for Fiscal Year 2014-15 remains the same as Fiscal Year 2014-15 as
shown below.
City Street Lighting Assessments (District 1983-1)
Current Fiscal Proposed Fiscal Annual
Property Type Year 2014-15 Year 2015-16 Change ($)
Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) $19.34 $19.34 No Change
Commercial Per Acre $106.37 per acre $106.37 per acre No Change
The estimated June 30, 2015, reserve balance for this District is projected to be $129,505. The
actual reserve will not be known until the City closes its books.
LED Conversion Project: In Fiscal Year 2012-13, 2,821 street lights in the District were
retrofitted with new light emitting diode (LED) fixtures. The cost of these improvements is being
financed by a 14 year loan. The loan is being paid by District funds. The loan payments vary on
a yearly basis according to the debt service schedule. In Fiscal Year 2015-16, the loan
repayment is $143,529.
Staff is proposing that the City Council adopt the resolutions approving the Engineer's Report for
the Citywide Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1983-1 (Attachment 3) and
appointing the time and date for hearing comments on the proposed assessment (Attachment
4).
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1983-2 (Tract 4719)
This assessment district was formed as part of the approval process of Tract 4719 and covers
the 150-unit single-family Dublin Hills Estates development and the Amador Lakes
development. The District is responsible for the maintenance of the Stagecoach Road
landscaping and the interior slope landscaping within Tract 4719. The spread of assessments
assigns 61.61% of the total assessment to the single-family homes of Dublin Hills Estates and
38.39% to the Amador Lakes Apartments.
In addition to on-going maintenance and utility costs, the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year
2015-16 (Attachment 5) allocates funds for improvements. The proposed work includes
replacing a deteriorating wooden retaining wall with a stone mason wall.
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The assessment methodology approved in Fiscal Year 2003-04 by property owners in the
District includes an escalation clause that allows for adjustments to the assessment according to
the Consumer Price Index and the utility cost increases. These factors are updated in the
Engineer's Report on an annual basis. The maximum assessment in the Engineer's Report for
Fiscal Year 2015-16 is $445.52 per single family residence and $75.33 per multi-family
residence. The City has the ability to levy less than the maximum based on reserve funds on
hand and the budgeted costs for District expenditures. The assessment for FY 2015-16 is
proposed to increase by 0.9% from the previous year's levy. The following displays the current
and proposed assessment:
Stagecoach Road Assessments (District 1983-2)
Current Fiscal Proposed Fiscal Annual
Property Type Year 2014-2015 Year 2015-2016 Change ($)
Dublin Hills Estates — Single Family $350.61 $353.90 $3.29
Homes
Amador Lakes —Apt/ Condominiums $59.26 $59.81 $0.55
The estimated June 30, 2015, reserve for this District is projected to be $43,276. The actual
reserve will not be known until the City closes its books.
Staff is proposing that the City Council adopt the resolutions approving the Engineer's Report for
the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1983-2 (Attachment 6) and
appointing the time and date for hearing comments on the proposed assessment (Attachment
7).
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1986-1 (Villages at Willow
Creek
The assessment district was formed with the initial assessment in the 1987-1988 tax year. The
District encompasses the Villages at Willow Creek development off Dougherty Road and north
of Amador Valley Boulevard. The surrounding homes are apartment complexes, condominiums
and the 145-unit single family development (Ridgecreek).
The work performed by this District includes litter pickup, maintenance of soundwalls, and
landscaping along Dougherty Road between Amador Valley Boulevard and Fall Creek Road;
along Amador Valley Boulevard between Dougherty Road and Wildwood Road, and along
Wildwood Road, Fall Creek Road, Shady Creek Drive and Willow Creek Drive. Landscaping
within the condominium and apartment developments is the responsibility of the homeowners'
association or property owner for those individual developments. The landscaping along and
within the Alamo Creek channel area is not included in the assessment district as it is the
responsibility of Alameda County Flood Control, Zone 7.
In addition to on-going maintenance and utility costs, the Engineer's Report (Attachment 8) for
Fiscal Year 2015-16 allocates funds for improvements. The proposed work includes the
replacement broken panels of wrought iron fence along Willow Creek and Wildwood Road.
The assessment methodology approved in 2001 by property owners in the District includes an
escalation clause that allows for adjustments to the assessment according to the Consumer
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Price Index and the utility cost increases. These factors are updated in the Engineer's Report on
an annual basis. The maximum assessment in the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2015-16 is
$215.72 per single family residence, $107.86 per multi-family residence, and $862.88 for the
commercial parcel. The City has the ability to levy less than the maximum based on reserve
funds on hand and the budgeted costs for District expenditures. The assessment for Fiscal Year
2015-16 is proposed to increase by 6.3%, to equal the maximum levy allowed. This
assessment will help build the District reserves. The following displays the current and
proposed assessment:
Villages At Willow Creek Assessments (District 1986-1)
Current Fiscal Proposed Fiscal Annual
Property Type Year 2014-2015 Year 2015-2016 Change ($)
Single Family Homes $202.97 $215.72 $12.75
Amador Lakes —Apt/ $101.49 $107.86 $6.37
Condominiums
Commercial $811.88 $862.88 $51.00
The estimated June 30, 2015, reserve for this District is projected to be $62,931. The actual
reserve will not be known until the City closes its books.
Staff is proposing that the City Council adopt the resolutions approving the Engineer's Report for
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1986-1 (Attachment 9) and
appointing the time and date for hearing comments of the proposed assessment (Attachment
10).
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1997-1 (Santa Rita Area)
This assessment district was formed in 1996 at the request of the Alameda County Surplus
Property Authority. The initial assessment was levied in Fiscal Year 1997-1998. The area
covered by this District is bound by Gleason Drive on the North and Interstate 580 on the South,
Arnold Road on the West and Tassajara Road on the east.
The District maintains portions of roadside landscaping for Dublin Boulevard, Hacienda Drive,
Central Parkway, Arnold Road, Tassajara Road (westerly portion), and Gleason Drive. The
District also maintains the trail and landscaping along the Tassajara Creek channel. Median
landscape maintenance is not included in this District.
For Fiscal Year 2015-16, plant replacement will take place at various locations along Arnold
Road, Hacienda Drive, Central Boulevard, and Dublin Boulevard. Mulch and plants will be
added at various locations throughout the assessment district. The current drought restrictions
prohibit the use of potable water outside a specified schedule set by Dublin San Ramon
Services District; however, this District is irrigating with reclaimed water.
The total developed acreage in this District is 421.87 acres. As provided in the Engineer's
Report (Attachment 11), individual lots in residential subdivisions are assessed based on
density: the original Engineer's Report for this District provided for an initial maximum
assessment of$710.00 per acre, which could be increased annually based on the change in the
Consumer Price Index (CPI) as well as actual increases in the cost of utilities. This CPI factor is
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updated in the Engineer's Report on an annual basis. The maximum assessment per acre in the
Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2015-16 is $1,228.50 per acre.
Although the assessment district formula establishes a maximum cost that can be levied, based
on planned expenditures in the District the per-acre assessment required to fund Fiscal Year
2015-16 activities is $903.85 per acre. This assessment is an increase of $117.09 per acre or
14.8% more than the prior year's assessment. The increase will provide an additional $50,000
to the District Capital Improvement Fund.
Last fiscal year the District collected $50,000 to establish a Capitol Improvement Fund (CIF).
The Engineer's Report proposes collection of an additional $50,000 in Fiscal Year 2015-16, to
bring the CIF balance to $100,000. It is anticipated that the CIF will fund a trail rehabilitation
project.
The density of the various housing units differ the allocation on a per acre basis and result in
different assessments as shown below:
Santa Rita Area Assessments (District 1997-1)
Current Fiscal Proposed Fiscal Annual
Property Type Year 2014-2015 Year 2015-2016 Change ($)
California Creekside single-family $111.87 per lot $128.52 per lot $16.65
California Brookside multi-family $48.48 per lot $55.69 per lot $7.21
SummerGlen - Richmond American
(north) Single Family $97.96 per lot $112.54 per lot $14.58
SummerGlen - Richmond American
(south) $107.81 per lot $123.85 per lot $16.04
SummerGlen - Kaufman & Broad $150.03 per lot $172.36 per lot $22.33
SummerGlen - Pulte $188.23 per lot $216.24 per lot $28.01
Dublin Greene Tract 7084 single-
family $118.50 per lot $136.13 per lot $17.63
Dublin Greene Tract 7149 multi-
family $89.22 per unit $102.50 per unit $12.95
Dublin Greene Tract 7149
condominium/apartment $46.51 per unit $53.43 per unit $6.92
Commercial (including retail, office,
and industrial uses, as well as $786.77 $903.85 $117.09
apartment properties) Per Acre Per Acre
The estimated June 30, 2015, reserve for this District is projected to be $170,793, not including
the portion set aside for capital improvement projects. The actual reserve will not be known until
the City closes its books.
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Staff is proposing that the City Council adopt the resolutions approving the Engineer's Report for
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1997-1 (Attachment 12) and
appointing the time and date for hearing comments of the proposed assessment (Attachment
13).
Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1999-1
Assessment District 99-1 funds the electricity, maintenance, and repair costs associated with
the decorative street lighting that has been installed in the Dublin Ranch area and in Tracts
7067, 7586, 8024, 8073, 8074. The City Council approved formation of this District on June 1,
1999 and the initial assessment was levied in Fiscal Year 1999-00.
The District also includes a Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) reserve set aside to pay for
improvement projects outside the normal operations and maintenance costs. Annually, the CIF
is used to paint a portion of the decorative street light poles within the District. In Fiscal Year
2014-15, 195 street light poles were repainted in the District. In addition to annual pole painting,
it is anticipated that in future years the CIF will be used to complete a project to convert the
existing decorative lights to more energy efficient LED lights.
The assessment methodology in the original Engineer's Report (Attachment 14) for this District
includes an escalation clause that allows for adjustments to the assessment according to the
Consumer Price Index and the utility cost increases. These factors are updated in the
Engineer's Report on an annual basis. The maximum assessment in the Engineer's Report for
Fiscal Year 2015-16 adjusted by the approved adjustment formula is $48.87 per single family
residence and $268.79 per acre for commercial parcels. The City has the ability to levy less
than the maximum based on reserve funds on hand and the budgeted costs for District
expenditures.
The Engineer's Report notes that although the Assessment District formula establishes a
maximum cost that can be levied, assessment required to fund Fiscal Year 2015-16 activities is
$41.67 per equivalent dwelling unit and $229.19 per acre of commercial use.
Eastern Dublin & Mountain Rise Place Street Lighting Assessments (District 1999-1)
Current Fiscal Proposed Fiscal Annual
Property Type Year 2014-2015 Year 2015-2016 Change ($)
Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) $ 40.26 $ 41.67 $ 1.41
Commercial Per Acre $221.43 per acre $229.19 per acre $ 7.76
The estimated June 30, 2015, reserve for this District is projected to be $163,221, not including
the portion set aside for capital improvement projects. The Capital Improvement Fund balance is
$238,563 as of June 30, 2015. The actual reserve will not be known until the City closes its
books.
Staff is proposing that the City Council adopt the resolutions approving the Engineer's Report for
Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1999-1 (Attachment 15) and appointing
the time and date for hearing comments of the proposed assessment (Attachment 16).
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NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
Following the City Council's approval of the Engineer's Reports, a public hearing for each street
lighting maintenance assessment district and landscaping and lighting maintenance assessment
district will be scheduled as required.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. FY 2015-2016 Sources and Use of Assessment District Funds
2. Engineer's Report for AD 83-1
3. Resolution Approving Engineer's Report for AD 83-1
4. Resolution Appointing Time and Place of Hearing Protests of
Proposed Assessments (June 16, 2015, 7:00 p.m.) for AD 83-1
5. Engineer's Report for AD 83-2
6. Resolution Approving Engineer's Report for AD 83-2
7. Resolution Appointing Time and Place of Hearing Protests of
Proposed Assessments (June 16, 2015, 7:00 p.m.) for AD 83-2
8. Engineer's Report for AD 86-1
9. Resolution Approving Engineer's Report for AD 86-1
10. Resolution Appointing Time and Place of Hearing Protests of
Proposed Assessments (June 16, 2015, 7:00 p.m.) for AD 86-1
11. Engineer's Report for AD 97-1
12. Resolution Approving Engineer's Report for AD 97-1
13. Resolution Appointing Time and Place of Hearing Protests of
Proposed Assessments (June 16, 2015, 7:00 p.m.) for AD 97-1
14. Engineer's Report for AD 99-1
15. Resolution Approving Engineer's Report for AD 99-1
16. Resolution Appointing Time and Place of Hearing Protests of
Proposed Assessments (June 16, 2015, 7:00 p.m.) for AD 99-1
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ATTACHMENT
FY 2015-2016 Sources and Use of Assessment District Funds
As Presented in the Engineering Reports dated May 13, 2015
Citywide Stagecoach Dougherty Santa Rita East Dublin
(St Light) Rd Rd Landscape (St Light)
83-1 Landscape Landscape 97-1 99-1
83-2 86-1
REVENUE
Total Amount Proposed $289,765 $86,162 $140,542 $376,690 $287,091
to be Assessed:
Estimated Delinquency $(2,904) - ($525)
) ($4,979) ($2,050)
A. Total Revenue $286,861 $86,162 $140,017 $371,711 $285,041
EXPENDITURES
Contract Maintenance $166,870 $78,467 $131,300 $323,991 $158,265
and Utilities:
Administration (transfer) $5,225 $2,640 $2,640 $2,640 $3,520
and Engineering:
Estimated Collection $5,040 $1,450 $2,140 $5,330 $4,662
Cost:
Annual LED Repayment $143,529
B. Total Expenditures $320,664 $82,557 $136,080 $331,961 $166,447
RESERVE BALANCE
Estimated Beginning $129,505 $43,276 $62,931 $170,793 $163,221
Balance July 1, 2015
Projected (Use)/
Contribution To District ($33,803) $3,605 $3,937 $39,749 $118,594
Reserves (A- B)
Transfer To Capital
Improvement Fund: ($50,000) ($138,738)
Estimated Prior Year
Collections, Penalties, $6,400 $1,220 $1,710 $7,177
and Public Damage
Reimbursement':
Estimated Interest $1,943 $433 $944 $2,562 $2,448
Revenue :
Projected Ending $104,045 $47,314 $69,032 $164,814 $152,703
Balance June 30, 2016
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Street Lighting Maintenance
Assessment District No. 1983-1
Fiscal Year 2015-16
For the
City of Dublin
Alameda County, California
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Engineer's Report May 13,2015
Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1983-1
City of Dublin
Fiscal Year 2015-16
Table inn inn
1 OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................1
General Description of the District.......................................................................................................1
Compliance with the California Constitution........................................................................................1
Summary of Proposed Assessment and Expenditures .........................................................................2
2 IMPROVEMENTS...................................................................................................................................3
3 BUDGET.................................................................................................................................................5
4 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT............................................................................................................9
4.1 GENERAL.......................................................................................................................................9
4.2 BENEFIT ANALYSIS.........................................................................................................................9
GeneralBenefits....................................................................................................................................9
SpecialBenefits.....................................................................................................................................9
Non-Assessable Properties.................................................................................................................10
4.3 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY....................................................................................................10
5 ASSESSMENT ROLL..............................................................................................................................13
Appendix A- Boundary Map
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Fiscal Year 2015-16
ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF DUBLIN
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report as directed by the City Council. The
undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.
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City of Dublin
Fiscal Year 2015-16
1 OVERVIEW
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The City of Dublin ("City') levies and collects special assessments on parcels within the City of Dublin
Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1983-1 ("District") to maintain the public street
lighting improvements within those areas. The District was initially formed in 1983 to provide a
dedicated source of funding for the ongoing maintenance of street lighting improvements within the
boundaries of the District. The assessments and methods of apportionment described in this Report
utilize commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and
proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received as approved by the City
Council at the time the District was formed.
General Description of the District
The District was created in 1983 to replace the County of Alameda Lighting Service Area within the City
of Dublin to fund the maintenance and servicing costs for the City's street lighting system. In 1995-
1996, the City of Dublin acquired the PG&E-owned streetlights within the District in order to reduce
maintenance costs. The District includes all parcels that were within the County of Alameda Lighting
Service Area which includes all parcels within the City with the exception of Dublin Ranch; Tract 7067;
the Clifton Parc development in the western hills; Tracts 8024, 8073 and 8074; and the Jordan Ranch
Development. A Diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District is provided in this Report in
Appendix A.
Compliance with the California Constitution
Assessments are levied annually within the District pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972,
Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (°1972 Act"). All assessments
described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act
and are in compliance with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID ("Article XIIID"),
which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996. Pursuant to Article XIIID
Section 5, certain existing assessments are exempt from the substantive and procedural requirements of
Article XIIID Section 4. Specifically, Article XIIID Section 5(a) exempted:
"Any assessment imposed exclusively to finance the capital costs or maintenance
and operation expenses for sidewalks, streets, sewers, water, flood control,
drainage systems or vector control. Subsequent increases in such assessments shall
be subject to the procedures and approval process set forth in Section 4."
The City has determined that the annual assessments originally established for the District were for the
maintenance and operation of street lights within the public street rights-of-way. As such, pursuant to
Article XIIID Section 5(a). Therefore, the pre-existing assessment amount has been exempt from the
procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4 since the amount of the assessment has not increased
since the passage of Proposition 218.
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Any future increase in the assessment rate or substantial changes in the services provided would require
that the District be brought into compliance with all of the requirements of Article XIIID and would
require the approval of the property owners subject to the assessment based upon a mailed ballot
which would be sent to each property owner.
Summary of Proposed Assessment and Expenditures
A summary of the assessments to be levied for each property type are shown in the table below. Based
upon the estimated expenditures, the transfer which will be needed from the Fund Balance is also
shown for fiscal year 2015-16, and as well as the projected fund balance as of June 30, 2015. As seen,
the fund balance will be substantially depleted in the current year. This may require a significant
reduction in service levels in future years so that expenditures match assessment revenues or the City
will need to make a contribution to the District from other available funds, or increase in the current
assessment rate.
Property Type Assessment Basis
Rate
Single-Family Residential (SFR) $ 19.34 Parcel
Condominium Unit $ 19.34 Unit
Duplex, Multi-Family Residential $ 38.68 Parcel
Triplex, Multi-Family Residential $ 58.02 Parcel
Fourplex, Multi-Family Residential $ 77.36 Parcel
Apartments, Multi-Family Residential $ 116.04 Parcel
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional $ 106.37 Acre
Rural $ 9.66 Parcel
Exempt, Cemeteries, Common Open Space $ 0.00 Parcel
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2 IMPROVEMENTS
The District provides for the continued installation, maintenance and servicing street lighting
improvements within the public right-of-ways which provide special benefit to parcels and properties
within the District.
As generally defined in the 1972 Act, maintenance and servicing of the street lighting improvements
may include one or any combination of the following:
1) The installation or construction of public lighting facilities, including, but not limited to
streetlights and traffic signals.
2) The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing
or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof; including but
not limited to, grading, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters,
walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.
3) The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing including the furnishing of
services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any
improvement, including, but not limited to:
a) Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvements;
b) Grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation, repair or construction of curbs,
gutters,walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities;
c) The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or
cover graffiti.
d) Electric current or energy, gas, or other agent for the lighting or operation of any other
improvements.
4) Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
a) The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram,
and assessment;
b) The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices;
c) Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments;
d) Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services;
e) Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and
servicing of the improvements; and,
f) Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased
assessment.
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Pursuant to the 1972 Act:
"Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary
and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal,
or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
"Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or other
illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other
improvements.
A portion of funds collected from the annual assessments of this District may also be set aside for
funding future pole painting costs or other capital costs in a separate improvement fund commonly
referred to as a Capital Improvement Fund (CIF). The Fund was established for proposed improvements
and expenditures that are greater than can be conveniently funded from the annual assessment
revenues.
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3 BUDGET
All public streetlights and other eligible improvements within the District are maintained and serviced
using assessment revenues on a regular basis. Since the assessment rate cannot increased be as the
result of the passage of Proposition 218 in 1996, assessment revenues have not been sufficient to fund
100% of the annual operations and maintenance costs of street lighting in past years. As a result, the
District has had to transfer funds from the District's Fund Balance to fund the shortfall in assessment
revenues. The table below shows the change in purchasing power since the passage of Proposition 218
based upon the annual change in the Consumer Price Index for the San Francisco Bay Area as published
by the U.S. Department of Labor. Although the District has seen an increase in revenue as a result of
new development, the increases in costs have increased much quicker than the increase in assessment
revenue as a result of growth.
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The proposed budget for the District is shown on the following page. This includes an estimate of the
costs of utilities, operations, services, administration and maintenance associated with the
improvements, including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials and administrative expenses. The
summary also shows the estimated fund balance, and the projected contribution/ (transfer) that will be
required from the fund balance based upon the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue.
Projected budgets are also shown for the next 2 fiscal years. For fiscal year 2015-16, the budget
assumes a 15%increase for the County maintenance contract, and 4% increase for electricity rates.
In fiscal year 2012-13, 2,821 street lights in the district were retrofitted with new light emitting diode
(LED) fixtures. The total construction cost for these improvements is $2,050,868. As part of this retrofit,
the district received a one-time rebate amount of $210,775 from Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). The
total cost of the LED improvements is $2,050,868 which is being financed through a 14 year loan.
As seen in the budget summary, a contribution will be required from the fund balance for Fiscal Year
2015-16. Based upon the projected costs for maintenance and servicing in future years, the fund
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balance is expected to decrease, though at a slower rate as a result of reduced energy costs from the
streetlight conversion. Once the loan for the conversion has been repaid for the conversion, annual
costs will be further reduced. The budget will be updated in future years to reflect those savings.
The following describes the services and costs shown in the budget.
DIRECT COSTS:
Operating Supplies — The cost of ongoing maintenance and servicing of the street lighting
improvements including street light repair parts and the labor associated with performing the repair
work. In addition, a portion of this cost is set aside as a contingency amount for large repairs.
Contract with Alameda County — The cost of street light maintenance provided from the County of
Alameda based on the current Fiscal Year contract.
California Street Light Association — The cost of Street Light Association dues based on the relative
number of lights within the District.
Utilities Electricity—The cost of street light electrical energy use, including miscellaneous PG&E charges.
Miscellaneous Expenses — Costs that cannot easily be categorized into any of the other Direct Costs
defined above.
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS:
District Administration, Consulting — The costs of contracting with professionals to provide services
specific to the levy administration, including preparation of the Engineer's Report, resolutions, and levy
submittal to the County. These fees can also include any additional administrative, legal, or engineering
services specific to the District such as the cost to prepare and mail notices of the public meeting and
hearing.
County per Parcel Fee —The cost to the District for the County to collect assessments on the property
tax bills.
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City of Dublin
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Approved Estimated Proposed Forecast Forecast
Budget Expenses Budget* Budget Budget
FY 2014-15 FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18
DIRECT COSTS
Operating Supplies $ 2,000 $ 2,100 $ 2,200 $ 2,300 $ 2,400
Contract with Alameda County $ 31,940 $ 32,000 $ 36,800 $ 38,640 $ 40,572
California Street Light Association $ 870 $ 870 $ 870 $ 870 $ 870
Utilities-Electricity $ 109,250 $ 119,153 $ 117,000 $ 122,850 $ 128,993
Miscellaneous Expenses $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000
TOTAL DIRECT $ 154,060 $ 164,123 $ 166,870 $ 174,660 $ 182,835
ADMINISTRATION COSTS
District Administration,Consulting $ 5,346 $ 4,750 $ 5,225 $ 5,486 $ 5,761
Public Works Administration $ 2,506 $ 2,506 $ - $ - $ -
County per Parcel Fee $ 4,580 $ 4,800 $ 5,040 $ 5,292 $ 5,557
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $ 12,432 $ 12,056 $ 10,265 $ 10,778 $ 11,317
COLLECTIONS/(CREDITS)APPLIED TO LEVY
TOTAL DIRECT AND ADMIN COSTS $ 166,492 $ 176,179 $ 177,135 $ 185,438 $ 194,152
Reserve Collection/(Transfer) $ (19,944) $ (30,223) $ (33,803) $ (44,860) $ (56,514)
Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
LED Conversion Project-Loan Repayment $ 138,672 $ 138,672 $ 143,529 $ 148,563 $ 153,777
Delinquency Contingency $ 2,874 $ 2,874 $ 2,904 $ 2,921 $ 2,944
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS $ 121,602 $ 111,323 $ 112,630 $ 106,624 $ 100,207
Balance to Levy(Budgeted) $ 288,094 $ 288,094 $ 289,765 $ 292,062 $ 294,359
Actual Collection Variance $ (591)
APPLIED CHARGE $ 288,094 $ 287,502 $ 289,765 $ 292,062 $ 294,359
Total Revenue at Maximum Rate $ 288,094 $ 287,502 $ 289,765 $ 292,062 $ 294,359
Variance above/(below)Maximum Revenue $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
DISTRICTS STATISTICS
Total Parcels 11,761 11,759 11,876 11,995 12,114
Total Parcels Levied 10,959 10,955 11,072 11,191 11,310
Total Equivalent Benefit Units 14,896.26 14,865.68 14,982.68 15,101.44 15,220.20
Proposed Levy per EDU $ 19.34 $ 19.34 $ 19.34
Applied Levy per EDU $ 19.34 $ 19.34 $ 19.34 $ 19.34 $ 19.34
Levy per EDU to fully fund $ 19.76 $ 20.99 $ 21.21 $ 21.92 $ 22.67
Fund Balance Information
Est.Beginning Reserve Fund Balance $ 161,340 $ 151,062 $129,505 $ 104,045 $ 67,145
Reserve Fund Adjustments $ (19,944) $ (30,223) $ (33,803) $ (44,860) $ (56,514)
Prior/Penalities/Public Damage $ 6,400 $ 6,400 $ 6,400 $ 6,400 $ 6,400
Interest $ 2,420 $ 2,266 $ 1,943 $ 1,561 $ 1,007
Projected Reserve Balance end of year $ 150,216 $ 129,505 $ 104,045 $ 67,145 $ 18,038
Source: City of Dublin
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LEVY BREAKDOWN:
Reserve Collection/(Transfer) — The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 1, Article 4 Section 22569 (a),
provides for a District Reserve Fund for operations. Negative amounts shown for this budget item
represent transfers from the Reserve Fund that reduces the Balance to Levy. Maintaining a fully funded
Reserve eliminates the need for the City to transfer funds from non-District accounts to pay for
operational expenses during the first half of the Fiscal Year and also provides the District with sufficient
funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.
Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) —The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 5, beginning with
Section 22660, provides for the District to establish by resolution an assessment installment plan for
proposed improvements and expenditures that are greater than can be conveniently raised from a
single annual assessment. Depending on the nature of the planned improvements, the collection of
funds necessary to complete the project may be collected over a period up to thirty years, but typically
not more than five years. The funds collected shall be accumulated in a separate improvement fund
commonly referred to as a Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) and are not considered part of the regular
maintenance of the improvements or the Reserve Fund.
Because the money accumulated in the Capital Improvement Fund is for a specific planned project
(budgeted separately), the amount shown for this item in the annual budget will typically be a positive
number representing the amount being collected that year as part of the Balance to Levy. A negative
number (Transfer) should only occur after the project has been completed and excess funds are being
credited back to the District's regular accounts. The actual fund balances and expenditures for Capital
Improvements are clearly identified under the Fund Balance Information section of the Budget.
LED Conversion Project—Loan Repayment—Annual payments for the cost of LED conversion project.
May fluctuate based on savings generated to ensure a net savings every year
Delinquency Contingency — This is the estimated amount designated for delinquent property tax
payments that the County is unable to collect in Fiscal Year 2013/2014.
Balance to Levy—This is the total amount to be collected for the current Fiscal Year through the annual
assessments (for special benefits). The Balance to Levy represents the sum of Total Direct and
Administration Costs, Reserve Fund Contributions or Transfers, Contributions from Other Revenue
Source, and the Contribution Replenishment. Only those costs related to the improvements identified as
special benefits are levied and collected on the tax roll.
Total Parcels Levied — The total number of parcels within the District that will receive the special
benefits during the current Fiscal Year.
Total EDUs — The total Equivalent Dwelling Units within the District applied to the parcels described
above.
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4 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
4.1 GENERAL
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing
certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of public lights,
landscaping and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these
improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
"The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be
apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all
assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each
such lot or parcel from the improvements."
The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore reflects the composition of the
parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated
benefit to each parcel. In addition, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 4:
"No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the
proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. Only special benefits are assessable
and an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a
parcel."
4.2 BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments
have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on special benefits received from the
improvements as determined at the time the District was established.
General Benefits — In reviewing each of the District improvements, the proximity of those
improvements to both properties within the District and those outside the District as well as the reasons
for installing and constructing such improvements, it is evident that the improvements are solely the
result of developing properties within the District and the ongoing maintenance and operation of these
improvements will directly affect the properties within the District. Although the improvements include
public areas, easements, right-of-ways and other amenities available or visible to the public at large, the
construction and installation of these improvements were only necessary for the development of
properties within the District and were not required nor necessarily desired by any properties or
developments outside the District boundary and any public access or use of the improvements by others
is incidental. Therefore, it has been determined that the improvements and the ongoing maintenance,
servicing and operation of those improvements provide no measurable general benefit to properties
outside the District or to the public at large, but clearly provide distinct and special benefits to
properties within the District.
Special Benefits — The method of apportionment (method of assessment) established herein is based
on the premise that each assessed parcel within the District receives special benefits from the
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improvements and the desirability and security of those properties is enhanced by the presence of
public lighting in close proximity to those properties.
The special benefits of street lighting and other public lighting facilities are the convenience, safety, and
security of property, improvements, and goods. Specifically:
1) Enhanced deterrence of crime and the aid to police protection.
2) Increased nighttime safety on roads, streets and public areas.
3) Improved ability of pedestrians and motorists to see.
4) Improved ingress and egress to property.
5) Reduced vandalism and other criminal act and damage to improvements or property.
6) Improved traffic circulation and reduced nighttime accidents and personal property loss.
The preceding special benefits contribute to the aesthetic value and desirability of each of the assessed
parcels within the District and thereby provide a special enhancement of the properties. Furthermore, it
has been determined that the lack of funding to properly service and maintain the District
improvements would have a negative impact on the properties within the District.
All of the preceding special benefits contribute to a specific enhancement and desirability of each of the
assessed parcels within the District.
Non-Assessable Properties— Within the boundaries of the District, there are several types of properties
that are considered to receive no special benefit from the District improvements and are therefore not
assessed.These parcels include:
1) Publicly owned parcels that are reserved as Public Open Space or are developed as City Parks for
active recreation and are maintained and serviced by the District;
2) Publicly owned wetland parcels;
3) Certain Public Utility parcels;
4) Privately owned open space parcels; and
5) Privately owned "sliver" parcels that have resulted from a lot line adjustment with an adjacent
larger parcel.The adjacent larger parcels, of which these "sliver" parcels are a part, are assessed
at the Residential Zone rate.
4.3 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The special benefits received by each parcel within the District and each parcel's proportional annual
assessment are calculated on the basis of a formula known as Equivalent Dwelling Units. The Equivalent
Dwelling Unit (EDU) method of apportionment establishes a proportional benefit relationship between
the various parcels within the District and the improvements maintained by the District. The typical
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single family residential parcel is assigned 1.0 Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) since it represents more
than 73%of the total parcels within the District.
EDU's are assigned to the other land uses based upon the property's development status, type of
development (County of Alameda land use code) and property size as shown in the table below. Parcels
determined to be vacant will be assessed at a reduced rate of 50%, by multiplying the parcel's assigned
EDU factor by 0.5 (or 50%).
Property Type EDU Factorl Basis
Single-Family Residential (SFR) 1.00 Parcel
Condominium Unit 1.00 Unit
Duplex, Multi-Family Residential 2.00 Parcel
Triplex, Multi-Family Residential 3.00 Parcel
Fourplex, Multi-Family Residential 4.00 Parcel
Apartments, Multi-Family Residential 6.00 Parcel
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional 5.50 Acre
Rural 0.50 Parcel
Exempt, Cemeteries, Common Open Space 0.00 Parcel
Single-Family Residential (SFR) — (County land use 1x) this land use identifies properties that are
developed for single-family residential use and are assigned a factor of 1.00 EDU per parcel. This is the
base value that all other land use types are compared and weighted against (i.e. Equivalent Dwelling
Unit EDU). This land use classification may include, but is not limited to lots or parcels identified as
single-family residential homes, planned development (tract or townhouse type), and
modular/manufactured single-family residential unit.
Condominium Unit — (County land use 73) this land use identifies properties that are fully subdivided
residential parcels that have more than one residential unit developed on the property. This land use is
assigned 1.00 EDU per unit for properties that the number of units can be identified.
Duplex, Multifamily Residential — (County land use 22) this land use identifies properties that are
developed for multifamily residential use and are assigned a factor of 2.00 EDU per parcel. This land use
classification includes double or duplex units.
Triplex, Multifamily Residential — (County land use 23) this land use identifies properties that are
developed for multifamily residential use and are assigned a factor of 3.00 EDU per parcel. This land use
classification includes triplex units; double or duplex together with a single-family home.
Fourplex, Multifamily Residential — (County land use 24) this land use identifies properties that are
developed for multifamily residential use and are assigned a factor of 4.00 EDU per parcel. This land use
classification includes four living units; a fourplex, a triplex and a single-family home, or two doubles or
duplexes.
Apartment Complex, Multifamily Residential — (County land use 7x, except 73)This land use identifies
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properties that are developed for multifamily residential use of five (5) or more units, and are assigned a
factor of 6.00 EDU per parcel. This land use classification may include, but is not limited to, lots or
parcels identified as vacant apartment land capable of supporting 5 or more units, residential property
converted to 5 or more units, cooperatives, restricted income properties, fraternities, sororities, church
homes, multiple residential (5 or more units), and residential high-rise (7 or more units).
Commercial — (County land use 3x, 8x, 9x) this land use identifies properties that are considered
improved commercial use and are assigned a factor of 5.50 EDU per gross acre. This land use
classification may include, but is not limited to, lots or parcels identified as car washes, commercial
garages, automotive dealerships, parking lots, parking garages service stations, funeral homes, nursing
or boarding homes, hospitals, hotels/motels, banks, medical-dental, single and multi-story office
buildings, commercial land, department stores, discount stores, restaurants, shopping centers,
supermarkets.
Industrial — (County land use 4x) this land use identifies properties that are developed for industrial use
and are assigned a factor of 5.50 EDU per gross acre. This land use classification may include, but is not
limited to lots, or parcels identified as vacant industrial land, warehouses, light and heavy industrial,
nurseries, sand and gravel quarries, salt ponds, trucking and distribution terminals, wrecking yards, and
miscellaneous industrial.
Institutional — (County land use 6x, except 65)This land use identifies properties that are developed for
institutional use and are assigned a factor of
5.50 EDU per gross acre. This land use classification may include, but is not limited to, lots or parcels
identified as vacant land that is a necessary part of an institutional property, improved government-
owned property, low income housing (secured P.I.'s only), golf courses, schools, churches, lodge-halls,
clubhouses, and other institution properties.
Rural Property — (County land use 5x) This land use identifies properties that are defined as rural lands
and are assigned a factor of 0.50 EDU per parcel. This land use classification may include, but is not
limited to, lots or parcels identified as rural residential home sites, one or more mobile homes on rural
home sites, rural property with significant commercial or industrial use, property used for agriculture
(more than 10 acres), rural land in transition to higher land use classification, and rural land under non-
renewal of Williamson Act.
Exempt Property, Cemeteries & Common Open Space — (County land use 0, 03-05, 65) this land use
identifies properties that are exempt from assessment and are assigned 0.00 EDU. This land use
classification may include, but is not limited to, lots or parcels identified as exempt public agencies;
property leased or owned by public utilities, cemeteries, and planned development common areas.
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5 ASSESSMENT ROLL
The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel, as
shown on the latest roll at the Assessor's Office, are contained in the Assessment Roll on file in the
Office of the City Clerk of the City of Dublin, which is incorporated herein by reference.
The description of each lot or parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of Alameda and
those records are, by reference, made part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to
the County Auditor/Controller, and included on the property tax roll for each parcel shown in the
assessment roll for fiscal year 2015-16.
Parcel identification, the lines and dimensions of each lot, parcel and subdivision of land within the
District, are inclusive of the parcels as shown on the Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Maps as they
existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention, and shall include subsequent
subdivisions, lot line adjustments or parcel changes therein. Reference is hereby made to the Alameda
County Assessor's maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of each lot and parcel of
land within the District.
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RESOLUTION NO. -15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT,
CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
CITY OF DUBLIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1983-1
WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. 17-15, a Resolution Directing Preparation of Annual
Report for City of Dublin Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1983-1 (the
"District"), this Council designated the City Engineer as Engineer of Work and ordered said
Engineer to make and file a report in writing in accordance with and pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
WHEREAS, said Engineer of Work has made and filed with the City Clerk a preliminary
report in writing as called for in said Resolution No. 17-15 and under and pursuant to said Act,
which report has been presented to this Council for consideration; and
WHEREAS, said Council has duly considered said report and finds that each and every
part of said report is sufficient and that said report neither requires nor should be modified in
any respect;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
a) That the Engineer's estimate of the itemized and total costs and expenses of the
acquisition of improvements and maintaining said improvements and of the incidental
expenses in connection therewith, as contained in said report be, and each of them are
hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed;
b) That the diagram showing the assessment district, description of the
improvements to be acquired and maintained, and the boundaries and dimensions of the
respective lots and parcels of land within said District, as contained in said report be, and it is
hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed;
c) That the assessment of the total amount of the cost and expenses of the
proposed acquisition and maintenance of said improvements upon the several lots and
parcels of land in said District in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such
lots and parcels, respectively, from said acquisition and maintenance, and of the expenses
incidental thereto, as contained in said report be, and they are hereby preliminarily approved
and confirmed.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2015, by the following
vote:
AYES-
NOES-
ABSENT-
ABSTAIN-
ATTEST- Mayor
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. -15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS
IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
CITY OF DUBLIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1983-1
WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. 17-15, a resolution directing preparation of annual
report for City of Dublin Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District (the "District"), this
Council designated the City Engineer as Engineer of Work and ordered that Engineer to make
and file a report in writing in accordance with and pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act
of 1972; and
WHEREAS, said Engineer of Work has made and filed with the City Clerk a preliminary
report in writing as called for in said Resolution No. 17-15, and under and pursuant to said Act,
which report has been presented to this Council for consideration; and
WHEREAS, said Council has duly considered said report and each and every part
thereof, and finds that each and every part of said report is sufficient;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDERED, PURSUANT
TO CHAPTER 3, SECTION 22624 OF THE ACT, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 Intention: The City Council hereby declares that it is its intention to seek the Annual
Levy of the Districts pursuant to the Act, over and including the land within the District
boundaries, and to levy and collect assessments on all such land to pay the annual costs of the
improvements. The City Council finds that the public's best interest requires such levy and
collection.
Section 2 District Boundaries: The boundaries of the District are described as the boundaries
previously defined in the formation documents of the original District, within the boundaries of
the City of Dublin, within the County of Alameda, State of California.
Section 3 Description of Improvements: The improvements within the District may include,
operation, maintenance, acquisition and servicing of street lighting and appurtenant facilities
within the boundaries of the District. Services provided include all necessary service,
operations, administration and maintenance required to keep the improvements in a
satisfactory operating condition.
Section 4 Proposed Assessment Amounts: For Fiscal Year 2015-2016, the proposed
assessments are outlined in the Engineer's Report which details any changes or increases in
the annual assessment.
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Section 5 Public Hearing(s): The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a Public
Hearing annually concerning the levy of assessments for the District in accordance with
Chapter 3, Section 22626 of the Act.
Section 6 Notice: The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of said hearing to all
property owners in the District by causing the publishing of this Resolution once a week in a
local newspaper published and circulated in the City, for two consecutive weeks not less than
ten (10) days before the date of the Public Hearing, and by posting a copy of this Resolution in
official posting locations customarily used by the City Council for the posting of notices. Any
interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the
Public Hearing, or, having previously filed a protest, may file a written withdrawal of that
protest. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection and a protest by a property owner
shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by such property owner. At
the Public Hearing, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be
heard.
Section 7 Notice of Public Hearing: Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on these
matters will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as feasible in the City Council Chambers, located at 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin.
Section 8 The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of such hearing as
provided by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2015, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Table inn inn
1 OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................1
General Description of the District.......................................................................................................1
Compliance with the California Constitution........................................................................................1
Summary of Proposed Assessment and Expenditures .........................................................................2
2 IMPROVEMENTS...................................................................................................................................3
3 BUDGET.................................................................................................................................................5
3.1 ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM ASSESSEMENT RATE..............................................................................9
4 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT..........................................................................................................11
4.1 GENERAL.....................................................................................................................................11
4.2 BENEFIT ANALYSIS.......................................................................................................................11
GeneralBenefits..................................................................................................................................11
SpecialBenefits...................................................................................................................................11
Non-Assessable Properties.................................................................................................................12
4.3 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY....................................................................................................13
5 ASSESSMENT ROLL..............................................................................................................................14
Appendix A- Boundary Map
Appendix B - Preliminary Assessment Roll
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF DUBLIN
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report as directed by the City Council. The
undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.
�oFESSI DATED: May 13, 2015
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1 OVERVIEW
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The City of Dublin ("City') levies and collects special assessments on parcels within the City of Dublin
Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1983-2 ("District") in order to maintain the
landscaping and irrigation improvements within the District.
The assessments and methods of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted
assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel
based on the special benefits received as approved by the City Council at the time the District was
formed.
General Description of the District
The District was initially formed in 1983 to provide a dedicated source of funding for the on-going
maintenance of street landscaping within Tract 4719. The District originally included the maintenance
of Stagecoach Park and the landscaping within Stagecoach Road north of the City Limit; however those
improvements are no longer funded by the District. Currently, the District includes only the roadway
landscaping along Stagecoach Road and on the "interior slopes" (Coral Way and Agate Way) within the
Dublin Hills Estates development. The maintenance cost for Stagecoach Park, as well as the
undeveloped Dougherty Hills Park, is paid by the City through the Park Maintenance Operating Budget
and is not a part of this Assessment District.
Compliance with the California Constitution
Assessments are levied annually within the District pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972,
Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (°1972 Act"). All assessments
described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act
and are in compliance with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID ("Article XIIID"),
which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996.
Pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5, certain existing assessments were exempt from the substantive and
procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4. Specifically,Article XIIID Section 5(a) exempted:
"Any assessment imposed exclusively to finance the capital costs or maintenance
and operation expenses for sidewalks, streets, sewers, water, flood control,
drainage systems or vector control. Subsequent increases in such assessments shall
be subject to the procedures and approval process set forth in Section 4."
The City has determined that the annual assessments originally established for the District were for the
maintenance and operation of landscaping within the public street rights-of-way or public easements.
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However, in 2003/2004, the City conducted a public hearing that included a mailed ballot to all of the
property owners in this District proposing an increased assessment in order to maintain and replace
certain landscaping improvements. In accordance with the requirements of Prop 218 the property
owners approved a 10% increase in assessment rates, and the addition of an escalation clause for
succeeding years that allows the maintenance cost to increase according to the Consumer Price Index
and the utility cost to increase according to the actual cost of utilities.
Any future increase in the assessment rate in excess of the maximum allowable rate or substantial
changes in the services provided would require the approval of the property owners subject to the
assessment based upon a mailed ballot which would be sent to each property owner pursuant to the
provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID.
Summary of Proposed Assessment and Expenditures
A summary of the assessments to be levied for each property type are shown in the table below
Property Type Assessment Basis
Rate
Single-Family Residential (SFR) $ 353.90 Parcel
Multi-Family Residential (MFR) $ 59.81 Unit
Exempt, Common Open Space, Public Land $ 0.00 Parcel
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2 IMPROVEMENTS
The District provides for the continued maintenance and servicing of the landscaping and irrigation
improvements within the public right-of-way and public easement along Stagecoach Road between the
limits of Amador Valley Boulevard and the northerly City Limit. In addition, the District also provides for
the maintenance of the slopes, including landscaping and irrigation, within the public right-of-way for
the slope areas along the rear of Lots 80 through 86, and 37 through 48 within Tract 4719.
As generally defined in the 1972 Act, maintenance and servicing of the improvements may include one
or any combination of the following:
1) The installation or planting of landscaping. The installation or construction of statuary,
fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
2) The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or
which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof; including but not
limited to, grading, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls,
sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.
3) The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing including the furnishing of
services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any
improvement, including, but not limited to:
a. Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvements;
b. Grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation, repair or construction of curbs,
gutters,walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities;
c. Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation,
irrigation, trimming, spraying,fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury;
d. The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste;
e. The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or
cover graffiti.
f. Electric current or energy, gas, or other agent for the lighting or operation of any other
improvements.
g. Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the
maintenance of any other improvements.
4) Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
a. The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram,
and assessment;
b. The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices;
c. Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments;
d. Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services;
e. Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and
servicing of the improvements; and,
f. Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased
assessment.
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Pursuant to the 1972 Act:
"Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary
and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal,
or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
"Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or other
illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other
improvements.
Drawings showing the specific locations of the improvements are on file in the City's Engineering
Department and are made a part of this report by reference.
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3 BUDGET
All landscape and other eligible improvements within the District are maintained and serviced on a
regular basis. The proposed budget for District is shown on the following page. This includes an
estimate of the costs of utilities, operations, services, administration and maintenance associated with
the improvements, including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials and administrative expenses.
The summary also shows the estimated fund balance, and the projected contribution/ (transfer) based
upon the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue. In FY 2015-16, proposed improvements
include the replacement of a deteriorating wooden retaining wall with stone mason. New or
replacement planting will not occur due to the current drought restrictions. Projected budgets are also
shown for the next 2 fiscal years. For fiscal year 2016-17 and 2017-18, the budget assumes a 15%
increase for water, and a 4% increase for electricity rates.
The following describes the services and costs shown in the budget.
DIRECT COSTS:
Maintenance Tree — The cost of installation and maintenance of trees and plantings along the street
frontages within the District.
Maintenance Landscape—The cost of maintenance and repair of the landscaping and open space areas
within the District.
Utilities Water — The cost of furnishing water for maintenance of landscape and irrigation systems
within the District.
Utilities Electricity — The cost of electricity for maintenance of landscape, powering of irrigation
systems, and entry lighting within the District.
Miscellaneous Expenses — Costs that cannot easily be categorized into any of the other Direct Costs
defined above.
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS:
District Administration, Consulting — The costs of contracting with professionals to provide services
specific to the levy administration, including preparation of the Engineer's Report, resolutions, and levy
submittal to the County. These fees can also include any additional administrative, legal, or engineering
services specific to the District such as the cost to prepare and mail notices of the public meeting and
hearing.
County per Parcel Fee —The cost to the District for the County to collect assessments on the property
tax bills.
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Approved Estimated Proposed Forecast Forecast
Budget Expenses Budget Budget Budget
FY 2014-15 FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18
DIRECT COSTS
Maintenance-General $ 2,240 $ 2,240 $ 23,300 $ 24,465 $ 25,688
Maintenance-VICE Base Services $ 43,712 $ 43,712 $ 24,917 $ 26,163 $ 27,471
Utilities-Water $ 33,488 $ 33,488 $ 29,120 $ 33,488 $ 38,511
Utilities-Electricity $ 1,006 $ 1,006 $ 970 $ 1,009 $ 1,049
Miscellaneous Expenses $ 160 $ 160 $ 160 $ 160 $ 160
TOTAL DIRECT $ 80,605 $ 80,605 $ 78,467 $ 85,285 $ 92,880
ADMINISTRATION COSTS
District Administration $ 2,640 $ 2,400 $ 2,640 $ 2,772 $ 2,911
Public Works Administration $ 666 $ 666 $ - $ - $ -
County per Parcel Fee $ 1,450 $ 1,450 $ 1,450 $ 1,450 $ 1,450
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $ 4,756 $ 4,516 $ 4,090 $ 4,222 $ 4,361
COLLECTIONS/(CREDITS)APPLIED TO LEVY
TOTAL DIRECT AND ADMIN COSTS $ 85,361 $ 85,121 $ 82,557 $ 89,507 $ 97,240
Reserve Collection/(Transfer) $ - $ - $ 3,605 $ - $ -
Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) $ $ $ - $ $
General Fund Loan Repayment/(Advance) $ $ $ $ $
Other Revenues/(General Fund Contributions) $ $ $ $ $
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS $ $ $ 3,605 $ $
Balance to Levy(Budgeted) $ 85,361 $ 85,121 $ 86,162 $ 89,507 $ 97,240
Total Revenue at Maximum Rate $ 102,137 $ 102,137 $ 108,486 $ 115,062 $ 122,427
Variance above/(below)Maximum Revenue $ (16,776) $ (17,016) $ (22,324) $ (25,556) $ (25,187)
Applied Charge $ 85,361 $ 85,361 $ 86,162 $ 89,507 $ 97,240
DISTRICTS STATISTICS
Total Parcels 715 715 715 715 715
Total Parcels Levied 703 703 703 703 703
Total SFR Count 150 150 150 150 150
Total MFR Count 553 553 553 553 553
Fund Balance Information
Est.Beginning Reserve Fund Balance $ 43,761 $ 42,848 $ 43,276 $ 47,314 $ 47,787
Reserve Fund Adjustments $ - $ - $ 3,605 $ - $ -
Prior/Penalities/Public Damage $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Interest $ 438 $ 428 $ 433 $ 473 $ 478
Projected Reserve Balance end of year $ 44,199 $ 43,276 $ 47,314 $ 47,787 $ 48,265
Assessment Revenue Calculation
Balance to Levy for SFR(61.61%of Total Applied Levy) $ 52,591 $ 52,591 $ 53,084 $ 55,145 $ 59,910
Applied Levy per SFR $ 350.61 $ 350.61 $ 353.90 $ 367.63 $ 399.40
Maximum Levy per SFR prior year $ 396.08 $ 396.08 $ 419.45 $ 445.52 $ 472.53
Maximum Levy per SFR current year $ 419.45 $ 419.45 $ 445.52 $ 472.53 $ 502.77
Balance to Levy for MFR(38.39%ofTotal Applied Levy $ 32,770 $ 32,770 $ 33,078 $ 34,362 $ 37,331
Applied Levy per MFR $ 59.26 $ 59.26 $ 59.81 $ 62.14 $ 67.51
Maximum Levy per MFR prior year $ 66.97 $ 66.97 $ 70.92 $ 75.33 $ 79.90
Maximum Levy per MFR current year $ 70.92 $ 70.92 $ 75.33 $ 79.90 $ 85.01
Source: City of Dublin
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LEVY BREAKDOWN:
Reserve Collection/(Transfer) — The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 1, Article 4 Section 22569 (a),
provides for a District Reserve Fund for operations. Negative amounts shown for this budget item
represent transfers from the Reserve Fund that reduces the Balance to Levy. Maintaining a fully funded
Reserve eliminates the need for the City to transfer funds from non-District accounts to pay for
operational expenses during the first half of the Fiscal Year and also provides the District with sufficient
funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.
Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) —The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 5, beginning with
Section 22660, provides for the District to establish by resolution an assessment installment plan for
proposed improvements and expenditures that are greater than can be conveniently raised from a
single annual assessment. Depending on the nature of the planned improvements, the collection of
funds necessary to complete the project may be collected over a period up to thirty years, but typically
not more than five years. The funds collected shall be accumulated in a separate improvement fund
commonly referred to as a Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) and are not considered part of the regular
maintenance of the improvements or the Reserve Fund.
Because the money accumulated in the Capital Improvement Fund is for a specific planned project
(budgeted separately), the amount shown for this item in the annual budget will typically be a positive
number representing the amount being collected that year as part of the Balance to Levy. A negative
number (Transfer) should only occur after the project has been completed and excess funds are being
credited back to the District's regular accounts. The actual fund balances and expenditures for Capital
Improvements are clearly identified under the Fund Balance Information section of the Budget.
General Fund Loans Repayment/(Advances) — This item represents repayments of amounts that had
been temporarily advanced to the District from other revenue sources (usually the General Fund) or
represents funds being loaned to the District for the current Fiscal Year that must be repaid by future
assessments. Similar to the Reserve Collection/(Transfer) line item, this item directly impacts the
Reserve Fund Balances either positively or negatively.
Repayments are shown as a positive number and represent additional monies being collected in the
current annual assessment to repay a prior loan.These loans are typically for capital improvement
expenditures or unforeseen expenditures incurred in prior years and Reserve Fund monies were not
sufficient to cover the expenses.To ensure the ongoing operation and maintenance of the
improvements, the City may advance funds to the District as a temporary loan to meet current
expenditures, and collect repayment of the loan through the annual assessments the following year or
possibly over several years. Generally, all available Reserve Funds are exhausted before a temporary
loan is advanced to the District and the Beginning Reserve Fund Balance will be a negative number
indicating the loan amount still outstanding. A loan for the current Fiscal Year(Advance) is shown as a
negative number. If the District is expected to incur significant expenditures in the current Fiscal Year for
special services or capital improvements (upgrades or refurbishing of the improvements)and the
proposed assessment revenues (annual assessments) and/or available Reserve Funds are not sufficient
to cover the expenditures,the City may advance funds to the District as a temporary loan to meet the
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proposed expenditures. Generally, all available Reserve Funds must be exhausted before a temporary
loan is advanced to the District and any funds temporarily loaned in excess of the available Reserve
Funds will be reflected as a negative Ending Reserve Fund Balance.This negative Reserve Fund Balance
will be repaid and replenished through future assessment revenues.
Other Revenue/General Fund (Contributions)—This item includes additional funds designated for the
District that are not annual assessments.These funds are added to the District account to reduce
assessments, and may be from non-District or District sources including City General Fund Contributions
and/or interest earnings. Any funds indicated on this line will be shown as a negative number indicating
a reduction in the amount to be levied and represent funds that do not have to be repaid.
Balance to Levy—This is the total amount to be collected for the current Fiscal Year through the annual
assessments (for special benefits).The Balance to Levy represents the sum of Total Direct and
Administration Costs, Reserve Fund Contributions or Transfers, Contributions from Other Revenue
Source, and the Contribution Replenishment. Only those costs related to the improvements identified as
special benefits are levied and collected on the tax roll.
Total Parcels—The total number of parcels within the District including exempt parcels.
Total Parcels Levied—The total number of parcels within the District that will receive the special
benefits during the current Fiscal Year.
Total EDUs—The total Equivalent Dwelling Units within the District applied to the parcels described
above.
Balance to Levy for SFR—The total assessment to single-family property owners in the Dublin Hills
Estates development.
Balance to Levy for MFR—The total assessment to property owners of condominium or apartment units
in the Amador Lakes Apartments development.
Maximum Levy per SFR(Prior Fiscal Year)—This is the maximum rate allowable in Fiscal Year 2014-15
to assess single-family property owners within the District.
Maximum Levy per MFR(Prior Fiscal Year)—This is the maximum rate allowable in Fiscal Year 2014-15
to assess property owners of a multifamily residential unit within the District.
Maximum Levy per SFR(Current Fiscal Year)—This is the maximum rate allowable per SFR parcel to
assess property owners within the District, in accordance with Proposition 218, adjusted for inflation as
described in the Method of Apportionment.
Maximum Levy per MFR(Current Fiscal Year)—This is the maximum rate allowable per MFR unit to
assess property owners within the District, in accordance with Proposition 218, adjusted for inflation as
described in the Method of Apportionment.
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Inflationary Factor—Annual percentage increase in the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Area Consumer
Price Index for "All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers," applies to all cost except water and
electricity, plus any additional increase in the utility cost of water and electricity. Each fiscal year the City
shall identify the change in the Index for April to April of the preceding year.
3.1 ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM ASSESSEMENT RATE
It is recognized that the cost of maintaining the District improvements increases slightly every year as a
result of inflation. As at the time the District was formed, the property owners approved a formula for
increasing assessments for each future fiscal year to offset increases in costs due to inflation.
The maximum assessment amount allowed for each fiscal year shall be increased in an amount equal to
the annual percentage increase of the local San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Area Consumer Price Index
("Index') for "All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers" plus any actual increase in the cost of
utilities (water and power). Each fiscal year the City shall identify the annual percentage difference in
the Index between April of the current fiscal year and that of the previous April. Should the Bureau of
Labor Statistics revise such index or discontinue the preparation of such index, the City shall use the
revised index or comparable system as approved by the City Council for determining fluctuations in the
cost of living.
Proposed Forecast Forecast
Budget Budget Budget
Item FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18
CPI FebruaryPriorYear* 245.148 N/A N/A
CPI February Current Year 249.809 N/A N/A
%Increase/(Decrease) 1.901% 2.000% 2.000%
Prior Year Maximum Levy per SFR $ 401.35 $ 427.08 $ 435.62
Prior Year Maximum Levy per MFR $ 67.86 $ 72.21 $ 73.66
Current Year Maximum Levy per SFR CPI only $ 408.98 $ 435.62 $ 444.34
Current Year Maximum Levy per MFR CPI only $ 69.15 $ 73.66 $ 75.13
Combined Utility Costs Current Year $ 30,090 $ 34,497 $ 39,560
Combined Utility Costs Prior Year $ 34,494 $ 30,090 $ 34,497
%Change in Combined Utility Costs Increase** 0.00% 14.65% 14.68%
Change in Combined Utilities(remains constant when no increase) $ 4,407 $ 4,407 $ 5,064
Spread to SFR(61.6%) $ 2,715 $ 2,715 $ 3,119
Spread to MFR(38.4%) $ 1,692 $ 1,692 $ 1,944
Amount per SFR for Utilities $ 18.10 $ 18.10 $ 20.79
Amount per MFR for Utilities $ 3.06 $ 3.06 $ 3.52
Maximum Levy per SFR current year $ 427.08 $ 453.72 $ 465.13
Maximum Levy per MFR current year $ 72.21 $ 76.72 $ 78.65
*April CPI Not available for FY15-16 Report(Used Feb.CPI and will be adjusted when April CPI becomes available)
**Actual water usage was lower as a result of water conservation
In the event that the City Council determines that an inflation adjustment is not required for a given
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fiscal year, the City Council may authorize the assessment without applying the adjustment formula to
the amount levied. If the budget and assessments for a district require an increase greater than the
adjustment set forth in the formula, then the proposed increase would be subject to approval by the
District property owners. Each fiscal year, the maximum assessment rate shall increase at the maximum
amount allowable regardless of whether the increase is levied to the parcels within the District.
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4 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
4.1 GENERAL
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing
certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of public lights,
landscaping and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these
improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
"The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any
formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in
proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements."
The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore reflects the composition of the
parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated
benefit to each parcel. In addition, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 4:
"No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional
special benefit conferred on that parcel. Only special benefits are assessable and an agency shall
separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel."
4.2 BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments
have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on special benefits received from the
improvements as determined at the time the District was established.
General Benefits — In reviewing each of the District improvements, the proximity of those
improvements to both properties within the District and those outside the District as well as the reasons
for installing and constructing such improvements, it is evident that the improvements are solely the
result of developing properties within the District and the ongoing maintenance and operation of these
improvements will directly affect the properties within the District. Although the improvements include
public areas, easements, right-of-ways and other amenities available or visible to the public at large, the
construction and installation of these improvements were only necessary for the development of
properties within the District and were not required nor necessarily desired by any properties or
developments outside the District boundary and any public access or use of the improvements by others
is incidental. Therefore, it has been determined that the improvements and the ongoing maintenance,
servicing and operation of those improvements provide no measurable general benefit to properties
outside the District or to the public at large, but clearly provide distinct and special benefits to
properties within the District.
Special Benefits — The method of apportionment (method of assessment) established herein is based
on the premise that each assessed parcel within the District receives special benefits from the
improvements and the desirability of those properties enhanced by the presence of well-maintained
landscaping in close proximity to those properties.
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The special benefits associated with landscape improvements are specifically:
1) Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements.
2) Improved aesthetic appeal of properties providing a positive representation of the area and
properties.
3) Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate
green space and landscaping.
4) Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, dust and debris control, and
fire prevention.
5) Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from well-
maintained improvements associated with the properties.
6) Enhanced quality of life through well-maintained green space and landscaped areas.
7) Reduced criminal activity and property-related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties
in the District through well-maintained surroundings and amenities including abatement of
graffiti.
8) Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels by moderating temperatures, providing
oxygenation and attenuating noise.
The preceding special benefits contribute to the aesthetic value and desirability of each of the assessed
parcels within the District and thereby provide a special enhancement of the properties. Furthermore, it
has been determined that the lack of funding to properly service and maintain the District
improvements would have a negative impact on the properties within the District.
Non-Assessable Properties— Within the boundaries of the District, there are several types of properties
that are considered to receive no special benefit from the District improvements and are therefore not
assessed.These parcels include:
1) Publicly owned parcels that are reserved as Public Open Space or are developed as City Parks for
active recreation and are maintained and serviced by the District;
2) Publicly owned wetland parcels;
3) Certain Public Utility parcels;
4) Privately owned open space parcels; and
5) Privately owned "sliver" parcels that have resulted from a lot line adjustment with an adjacent
larger parcel. The adjacent larger parcel, of which these "sliver" parcels are a part, are assessed
at the Residential Zone rate.
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4.3 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The special benefits received by each parcel within the District and each parcel's proportional annual
assessment are calculated as follows:
• Sixty on and six tenths percent (61.6%) spread equally to the 150 single family homes of Dublin
Estates; and
• Thirty eight and four tenths percent (38.4%) spread equally among the 553 apartments of
Amador Lakes Apartments.
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5 ASSESSMENT ROLL
The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel, as
shown on the latest roll at the Assessor's Office, are shown in Appendix B. The description of each lot or
parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of Alameda and those records are, by
reference, made part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to the County
Auditor/Controller, and included on the property tax roll for each parcel shown in the assessment roll
for fiscal year 2015-16.
Parcel identification, the lines and dimensions of each lot, parcel and subdivision of land within the
District, are inclusive of the parcels as shown on the Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Maps as they
existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention, and shall include subsequent
subdivisions, lot line adjustments or parcel changes therein. Reference is hereby made to the Alameda
County Assessor's maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of each lot and parcel of
land within the District.
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RESOLUTION NO. -15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT,
CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1983-2
WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. 18-15, a Resolution Directing Preparation of Annual
Report for City of Dublin Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1983-
2 (the "District"), this Council designated the City Engineer as Engineer of Work and ordered
said Engineer to make and file a report in writing in accordance with and pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
WHEREAS, said Engineer of Work has made and filed with the City Clerk a preliminary
report in writing as called for in said Resolution No. 18-15 and under and pursuant to said Act,
which report has been presented to this Council for consideration; and
WHEREAS, said Council has duly considered said report and finds that each and every
part of said report is sufficient; and that said report neither requires nor should be modified in
any respect;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
a) That the Engineer's estimate of the itemized and total costs and expenses of the
acquisition of improvements and maintaining said improvements and of the incidental expenses
in connection therewith, as contained in said report be, and each of them are hereby
preliminarily approved and confirmed;
b) That the diagram showing the assessment district, description of the
improvements to be acquired and maintained, and the boundaries and dimensions of the
respective lots and parcels of land within said District, as contained in said report be, and it is
hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed;
c) That the assessment of the total amount of the cost and expenses of the
proposed acquisition and maintenance of said improvements upon the several lots and parcels
of land in said District in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such lots and
parcels, respectively, from said acquisition and maintenance, and of the expenses incidental
thereto, as contained in said report be, and they are hereby preliminarily approved and
confirmed.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2015, by the following
vote:
AYES-
NOES-
ABSENT-
ABSTAIN-
ATTEST- Mayor
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. -15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS
IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1983-2
WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. 18-15, a resolution directing preparation of annual
report for City of Dublin Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 1983-2
(the "District"), this Council designated the City Engineer as Engineer of Work and ordered that
Engineer to make and file a report in writing in accordance with and pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
WHEREAS, said Engineer of Work has made and filed with the City Clerk a preliminary
report in writing as called for in said Resolution No. 18-15, and under and pursuant to said Act,
which report has been presented to this Council for consideration; and
WHEREAS, said Council has duly considered said report and each and every part
thereof, and finds that each and every part of said report is sufficient;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDERED, PURSUANT
TO CHAPTER 3, SECTION 22624 OF THE ACT, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 Intention: The City Council hereby declares that it is its intention to seek the Annual
Levy of the Districts pursuant to the Act, over and including the land within the District
boundaries, and to levy and collect assessments on all such land to pay the annual costs of the
improvements. The City Council finds that the public's best interest requires such levy and
collection.
Section 2 District Boundaries: The boundaries of the District are described as the boundaries
previously defined in the formation documents of the original District, within the boundaries of
the City of Dublin, within the County of Alameda, State of California.
Section 3 Description of Improvements: The improvements within the District may include
operation, maintenance, acquisition and servicing of street lighting and appurtenant facilities
within the boundaries of the District. Services provided include all necessary service,
operations, administration and maintenance required to keep the improvements in a
satisfactory operating condition.
Section 4 Proposed Assessment Amounts: For Fiscal Year 2015-2016, the proposed
assessments are outlined in the Engineer's Report which details any changes or increases in
the annual assessment.
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Section 5 Public Hearing(s): The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a Public
Hearing annually concerning the levy of assessments for the District in accordance with
Chapter 3, Section 22626 of the Act.
Section 6 Notice: The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of said hearing to all
property owners in the District by causing the publishing of this Resolution once a week in a
local newspaper published and circulated in the City, for two consecutive weeks not less than
ten (10) days before the date of the Public Hearing, and by posting a copy of this Resolution in
official posting locations customarily used by the City Council for the posting of notices. Any
interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the
Public Hearing, or, having previously filed a protest, may file a written withdrawal of that
protest. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection and a protest by a property owner
shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by such property owner. At
the Public Hearing, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be
heard.
Section 7 Notice of Public Hearing: Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on these
matters will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as feasible in the City Council Chambers, located at 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin.
Section 8 The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of such hearing as
provided by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2015, by the following
vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Engineer's Report
for
Landscaping and Lighting District
No. 1986-1
(Villages at Willow Creek)
Fiscal Year 2015-16
For the
City of Dublin
Alameda County, California
May 13, 2015
Engineer's Report May 13,2015
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1986-1
City of Dublin
Fiscal Year 2015-16
Table inn inn
1 OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................................2
1.1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................2
General Description of the District.......................................................................................................2
Compliance with the California Constitution........................................................................................2
Summary of Proposed Assessment and Expenditures .........................................................................3
2 IMPROVEMENTS...................................................................................................................................4
3 BUDGET.................................................................................................................................................5
3.1 ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM ASSESSEMENT RATE..............................................................................8
4 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT..........................................................................................................10
4.1 GENERAL.....................................................................................................................................10
4.2 BENEFIT ANALYSIS.......................................................................................................................10
GeneralBenefits..................................................................................................................................10
SpecialBenefits...................................................................................................................................10
Non-Assessable Properties.................................................................................................................11
4.3 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY....................................................................................................11
5 ASSESSMENT ROLL..............................................................................................................................13
Appendix A- Boundary Map
Appendix B - Preliminary Assessment Roll
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF DUBLIN
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report as directed by the City Council. The
undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.
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1 OVERVIEW
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The City of Dublin ("City') levies and collects special assessments on parcels within Landscaping and
Lighting District No. 1986-1 ("District") in order to maintain the improvements within the Villages at
Willow Creek area.
The assessments and methods of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted
assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel
based on the special benefits received as approved by the City Council at the time the District was
formed.
General Description of the District
The District was initially formed in 1986 to provide a dedicated source of funding for the ongoing
maintenance of landscaping, including fencing and soundwalls, along the west side of Dougherty Road
from Amador Valley Boulevard to the northerly City Limit, along Amador Valley Boulevard from
Dougherty Road to Wildwood Road, along Wildwood Road and Fall Creek Road, and certain landscaped
areas within the Ridgecreek single-family home development. Landscaping within the condominium and
apartment developments is the responsibility of the homeowners' association or property owner for
those individual developments.
A Diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District is provided in this Report in Appendix A.
Compliance with the California Constitution
Assessments are levied annually within the District pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972,
Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (°1972 Act"). All assessments
described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act
and are in compliance with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID ("Article XIIID"),
which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996.
In Fiscal Year 2001-02, the assessments in this District were increased by 54% with the approval of
property owners in compliance with the requirements of Proposition 218. The increase in the
assessment rate was required as the reserve funds had become depleted and could no longer be used to
offset utility and maintenance cost increases. The property owners also approved an escalation clause
for future years that allows the assessment to increase according to the annual percentage change of
the Consumer Price Index and the utility cost to increase according to the actual cost of utilities.
Any future increase in the assessment rate in excess of the maximum allowable rate or substantial
changes in the services provided would require the approval of the property owners subject to the
assessment based upon a mailed ballot which would be sent to each property owner.
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Summary of Proposed Assessment and Expenditures
A summary of the assessments to be levied for each property type is shown in the table below.
Property Type EDU Assessment Basis
Factor Rate
Single-Family Residential (SFR) 1.00 $ 215.72 Parcel
Multi-Family Residential (MFR) 0.50 $ 107.86 Unit
Commercial 4.00 $ 862.88 Parcel
Exempt, Common Open Space, Public Land 0.00 $ 0.00 Parcel
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2 IMPROVEMENTS
The District provides for the continued maintenance and servicing of landscaping, including fencing and
soundwalls within the public right-of-ways and within public easements within private streets which
provide special benefit to parcels and properties within the District. The specific improvements
maintained by the District include:
a. The median and roadside landscaping along the north side of Willow
Creek Drive.
b. Roadside landscaping along Shady Creek Drive within Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
15, 16, 37, 38, and south of Lot 145, all within Tract 5511.
c. Roadside landscaping, wall, fence, and pathway improvements along the west side of Dougherty
Road, between Amador Valley Boulevard and the northerly City Limit line, and along the north
side of Amador Valley Boulevard, between Dougherty Road and Wildwood Road.
d. Roadside landscaping, fence, and pathway improvements on the west side of Wildwood Road.
e. Roadside landscaping, fence, wall, and pathway improvements on the west side of Dougherty
Road and the south side of Amador Valley Boulevard, adjacent to Lot 150.
f. Roadside landscaping, fence, and pathway improvements on the west and north sides of Fall
Creek Road.
g. Roadside landscaping and emergency access surfacing at the north end of Crossridge Road
within the street right-of-way.
Pursuant to the 1972 Act:
"Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary
and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal,
or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
"Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or other
illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other
improvements.
Drawings showing the specific locations of the improvements are or file in the City's Engineering
Department are area made a part of this report by reference.
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3 BUDGET
All public streetlights and other eligible improvements within the District are maintained and serviced
on a regular basis. The proposed budget for District is shown on the following page. This includes an
estimate of the costs of utilities, operations, services, administration and maintenance associated with
the improvements, including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials and administrative expenses.
The summary also shows the estimated fund balance, and the projected contribution/ (transfer) based
upon the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue. In FY 2015-16, proposed improvements
include the replacement of broken panels of wrought iron fencing along Willow Creek and Wildwood
Road. New or replacement planting will not occur due to the current drought restrictions. Projected
budgets are also shown for the next 2 fiscal years. For fiscal year 2016-17 and 2017-18, the budget
assumes a 15%increase for water, and a 4% increase for electricity rates.
The following describes the services and costs shown in the budget.
DIRECT COSTS:
Maintenance Tree—The cost of installation and maintenance of trees and plantings along the roadside
frontages and pathways within the District
Maintenance Landscape—The cost of maintenance and repair of the landscaping and open space areas
within the District.
Utilities Water — The cost of furnishing water for maintenance of landscape and irrigation systems
within the District.
Utilities Electricity — The cost of electricity for maintenance of landscape and powering of irrigation
systems within the District.
Miscellaneous Expenses — Costs that cannot easily be categorized into any of the other Direct Costs
defined above.
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS:
District Administration, Consulting — The costs of contracting with professionals to provide services
specific to the levy administration, including preparation of the Engineer's Report, resolutions, and levy
submittal to the County. These fees can also include any additional administrative, legal, or engineering
services specific to the District such as the cost to prepare and mail notices of the public meeting and
hearing.
County per Parcel Fee —The cost to the District for the County to collect assessments on the property
tax bills.
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Approved Estimated Proposed Forecast Forecast
Budget Expenses Budget Budget Budget
FY 2014-15 FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18
DIRECT COSTS
Maintenance-General $ 14,900 $ 14,900 $ 28,400 $ 29,820 $ 31,311
Maintenance-VICE Base Services $ 53,860 $ 53,860 $ 46,140 $ 48,447 $ 50,869
Utilities-Water $ 63,158 $ 63,158 $ 54,920 $ 63,158 $ 72,632
Utilities-Electricity $ 1,893 $ 1,893 $ 1,690 $ 1,758 $ 1,828
Miscellaneous Expenses $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150
TOTAL DIRECT $ 133,961 $ 133,961 $ 131,300 $ 143,333 $ 156,790
ADMINISTRATION COSTS
District Administration $ 2,640 $ 2,400 $ 2,640 $ 2,772 $ 2,911
Public Works Administration $ 963 $ 963 $ $ $
County per Parcel Fee $ 2,140 $ 2,140 $ 2,140 $ 2,140 $ 2,140
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $ 5,743 $ 5,503 $ 4,780 $ 4,912 $ 5,051
COLLECTIONS/(CREDITS)APPLIED TO LEVY
TOTAL DIRECT AND ADMIN COSTS $ 139,704 $ 139,464 $ 136,080 $ 148,245 $ 161,841
Reserve Collection/(Transfer) $ (7,995) $ (7,755) $ 3,937 $ 2,889 $ 1,870
Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) $
General Fund Loan Repayment/(Advance) $
Delinquency Contingency $ 525 525 525 525 525
Other Revenues/(General Fund Contributions) $ -
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS $ (7,470) $ (7,230) $ 4,462 $ 3,414 $ 2,395
Balance to Levy(Budgeted) $ 132,234 $ 132,234 $ 140,542 $ 151,658 $ 164,235
Total Revenue at Maximum Rate $ 138,074 $ 138,074 $ 140,542 $ 151,658 $ 164,235
Variance above/(below)Maximum Revenue $ (5,841) $ (5,841) $ $ $
DISTRICTS STATISTICS
Total Parcels 1,021 1,021 1,021 1,021 1,021
Total Parcels Levied 948 948 948 948 948
Total Equivalent Benefit Units 651.5 651.5 651.5 651.5 651.5
Proposed Levy per EDU $ 202.97 $ 202.97 $ 215.72 $ 232.78 $ 252.09
Max Levy per EDU $ 211.93 $ 211.93 $ 215.72 $ 232.78 $ 252.09
Applied Levy $ 202.97 $ 202.97 $ 215.72 $ 232.78 $ 252.09
Fund Balance Information
Est.Beginning Reserve Fund Balance $ 68,676 $ 68,676 $62,931 $ 69,032 $ 74,176
Reserve Fund Adjustments $ (7,995) $ (7,995) $ 3,937 $ 2,889 $ 1,870
Prior/Penalities/Public Damage $ 1,220 $ 1,220 $ 1,220 $ 1,220 $ 1,220
Interest $ 1,030 $ 1,030 $ 944 $ 1,035 $ 1,113
Projected Reserve Balance end of year $ 62,931 $ 62,931 $ 69,032 $ 74,176 $ 78,378
Source: City of Dublin
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LEVY BREAKDOWN:
Reserve Collection/(Transfer) — The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 1, Article 4 Section 22569 (a),
provides for a District Reserve Fund for operations. Negative amounts shown for this budget item
represent transfers from the Reserve Fund that reduces the Balance to Levy. Maintaining a fully funded
Reserve eliminates the need for the City to transfer funds from non-District accounts to pay for
operational expenses during the first half of the Fiscal Year and also provides the District with sufficient
funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.
Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) —The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 5, beginning with
Section 22660, provides for the District to establish by resolution an assessment installment plan for
proposed improvements and expenditures that are greater than can be conveniently raised from a
single annual assessment. Depending on the nature of the planned improvements, the collection of
funds necessary to complete the project may be collected over a period up to thirty years, but typically
not more than five years. The funds collected shall be accumulated in a separate improvement fund
commonly referred to as a Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) and are not considered part of the regular
maintenance of the improvements or the Reserve Fund.
Because the money accumulated in the Capital Improvement Fund is for a specific planned project
(budgeted separately), the amount shown for this item in the annual budget will typically be a positive
number representing the amount being collected that year as part of the Balance to Levy. A negative
number (Transfer) should only occur after the project has been completed and excess funds are being
credited back to the District's regular accounts. The actual fund balances and expenditures for Capital
Improvements are clearly identified under the Fund Balance Information section of the Budget.
General Fund Loans Repayment/(Advances) — This item represents repayments of amounts that had
been temporarily advanced to the District from other revenue sources (usually the General Fund) or
represents funds being loaned to the District for the current Fiscal Year that must be repaid by future
assessments. Similar to the Reserve Collection/(Transfer) line item, this item directly impacts the
Reserve Fund Balances either positively or negatively.
Repayments are shown as a positive number and represent additional monies being collected in the
current annual assessment to repay a prior loan. These loans are typically for capital improvement
expenditures or unforeseen expenditures incurred in prior years and Reserve Fund monies were not
sufficient to cover the expenses. To ensure the ongoing operation and maintenance of the
improvements, the City may advance funds to the District as a temporary loan to meet current
expenditures, and collect repayment of the loan through the annual assessments the following year or
possibly over several years. Generally, all available Reserve Funds are exhausted before a temporary
loan is advanced to the District and the Beginning Reserve Fund Balance will be a negative number
indicating the loan amount still outstanding. A loan for the current Fiscal Year (Advance) is shown as a
negative number. If the District is expected to incur significant expenditures in the current Fiscal Year for
special services or capital improvements (upgrades or refurbishing of the improvements) and the
proposed assessment revenues (annual assessments) and/or available Reserve Funds are not sufficient
to cover the expenditures, the City may advance funds to the District as a temporary loan to meet the
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proposed expenditures. Generally, all available Reserve Funds must be exhausted before a temporary
loan is advanced to the District and any funds temporarily loaned in excess of the available Reserve
Funds will be reflected as a negative Ending Reserve Fund Balance. This negative Reserve Fund Balance
will be repaid and replenished through future assessment revenues.
Delinquency Contingency — This is the estimated amount designated for delinquent property tax
payments that the County is unable to collect in Fiscal Year 2015-16.
Other Revenue/General Fund (Contributions) —This item includes additional funds designated for the
District that are not annual assessments. These funds are added to the District account to reduce
assessments, and may be from non-District or District sources including City General Fund Contributions
and/or interest earnings. Any funds indicated on this line will be shown as a negative number indicating
a reduction in the amount to be levied and represent funds that do not have to be repaid.
Balance to Levy—This is the total amount to be collected for the current Fiscal Year through the annual
assessments (for special benefits). The Balance to Levy represents the sum of Total Direct and
Administration Costs, Reserve Fund Contributions or Transfers, Contributions from Other Revenue
Source, and the Contribution Replenishment. Only those costs related to the improvements identified as
special benefits are levied and collected on the tax roll.
Total Parcels Levied — The total number of parcels within the District that will receive the special
benefits during the current Fiscal Year.
Total EDUs — The total Equivalent Dwelling Units within the District applied to the parcels described
above.
Levy per EDU — This amount represents the rate being applied to each parcel's individual EDU factor.
The Levy per EDU is the result of dividing the "Special Assessment to Levy" by the Total EDUs of the
District for the fiscal year.
Maximum Levy per EDU —This is the rate per EDU approved by property owners within the District, in
accordance with Proposition 218, adjusted for inflation as described in the Method of Apportionment.
3.1 ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM ASSESSEMENT RATE
It is recognized that the cost of maintaining the District improvements increases slightly every year as a
result of inflation. At the time the District was formed, the property owners approved a formula for
increasing assessments for each future fiscal year to offset increases in costs due to inflation.
The maximum assessment amount allowed for each fiscal year shall be increased in an amount equal to
the annual percentage increase of the local San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Area Consumer Price Index
("Index') for "All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers", plus any actual increase in the cost of
utilities (water and electricity). Each fiscal year the City shall identify the annual percentage difference
in the Index between April of the current fiscal year and that of the previous April. Should the Bureau of
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Labor Statistics revise such index or discontinue the preparation of such index, the City shall use the
revised index or comparable system as approved by the City Council for determining fluctuations in the
cost of living. The table below shows the calculations for the adjustment to the Maximum Allowable
Assessment for Fiscal Year 2015-16.
Proposed Forecast Forecast
Budget Budget Budget
Item FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18
CPI FebruaryPrior Year* 245.148 N/A N/A
CPI February Current Year 249.809 N/A N/A
%Increase/(Decrease) 1.901% 2.000% 2.000%
Prior Year Maximum Levy per EDU $ 199.18 $ 215.72 $ 232.78
Current Year Maximum Levy per EDU-CPI only $ 202.96 $ 220.03 $ 237.44
Combined Utility Costs Current Year $ 56,610 $ 64,916 $ 74,460
Combined Utility Costs Prior Year $ 65,051 $ 56,610 $ 64,916
%Change in Combined Utility Costs Increase** 0.00% 14.67% 14.70%
Change in Combined Utilities(remains constant when no increase) $ 8,311 $ 8,306 $ 9,544
Amount per EDU for Utilities $ 12.76 $ 12.75 $ 14.65
Maximum Levy per EDU current year $ 215.72 $ 232.78 $ 252.09
*April CPI Not available for FY15-16 Report(Used Feb.CPI and will be adjusted when April CPI becomes available)
**Actual water usage was lower as a result of water conservation
In the event that the City Council determines that an inflation adjustment is not required for a given
fiscal year, the City Council may authorize the assessment without applying the adjustment formula to
the amount levied. If the budget and assessments for a district require an increase greater than the
adjustment set forth in the formula, then the proposed increase would be subject to approval by the
District property owners. Each fiscal year, the maximum assessment rate shall increase at the maximum
amount allowable regardless of whether the increase is levied to the parcels within the District.
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4 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
4.1 GENERAL
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing
certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of public lights,
landscaping and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these
improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
"The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be
apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all
assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each
such lot or parcel from the improvements."
The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore reflects the composition of the
parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated
benefit to each parcel. In addition, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 4:
"No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the
proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. Only special benefits are assessable
and an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a
parcel."
4.2 BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments
have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on special benefits received from the
improvements as determined at the time the District was established.
General Benefits — In reviewing each of the District improvements, the proximity of those
improvements to both properties within the District and those outside the District as well as the reasons
for installing and constructing such improvements, it is evident that the improvements are solely the
result of developing properties within the District and the ongoing maintenance and operation of these
improvements will directly affect the properties within the District. Although the improvements include
public areas, easements, right-of-ways and other amenities available or visible to the public at large, the
construction and installation of these improvements were only necessary for the development of
properties within the District and were not required nor necessarily desired by any properties or
developments outside the District boundary and any public access or use of the improvements by others
is incidental. Therefore, it has been determined that the improvements and the ongoing maintenance,
servicing and operation of those improvements provide no measurable general benefit to properties
outside the District or to the public at large, but clearly provide distinct and special benefits to
properties within the District.
Special Benefits — The method of apportionment (method of assessment) established herein is based
on the premise that each assessed parcel within the District receives special benefits from the
improvements and the desirability of those properties enhanced by the presence of well-maintained
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landscaping in close proximity to those properties.
The special benefits associated with landscape improvements are specifically:
1) Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements.
2) Improved aesthetic appeal of properties providing a positive representation of the area and
properties.
3) Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate
green space and landscaping.
4) Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, dust and debris control, and
fire prevention.
5) Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from well-
maintained improvements associated with the properties.
6) Enhanced quality of life through well-maintained green space and landscaped areas.
7) Reduced criminal activity and property-related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties
in the District through well-maintained surroundings and amenities including abatement of
graffiti.
8) Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels by moderating temperatures, providing
oxygenation and attenuating noise.
The preceding special benefits contribute to the aesthetic value and desirability of each of the assessed
parcels within the District and thereby provide a special enhancement of the properties. Furthermore, it
has been determined that the lack of funding to properly service and maintain the District
improvements would have a negative impact on the properties within the District.
Non-Assessable Properties— Within the boundaries of the District, there are several types of properties
that are considered to receive no special benefit from the District improvements and are therefore not
assessed.These parcels include:
1) Publicly owned parcels that are reserved as Public Open Space or are developed as City Parks for
active recreation and are maintained and serviced by the District;
2) Publicly owned wetland parcels;
3) Certain Public Utility parcels;
4) Privately owned open space parcels; and
5) Privately owned "sliver" parcels that have resulted from a lot line adjustment with an adjacent
larger parcel.
4.3 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The special benefits received by each parcel within the District and each parcel's proportional annual
assessment are calculated on the basis of a formula known as Equivalent Dwelling Units. The Equivalent
Dwelling Unit (EDU) method of apportionment establishes a proportional benefit relationship between
the various parcels within the District and the improvements maintained by the District. The typical
single family residential parcel is assigned 1.0 Equivalent Dwelling Unit(EDU).
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EDU's are assigned to the other land uses based upon the property's development status, type of
development(County of Alameda land use code) and property size as shown in the table below.
Property Type EDU Factor Basis
Single-Family Residential (SFR) 1.00 Parcel
Multi-Family Residential (MFR) 0.50 Unit
Commercial 4.00 Parcel
Exempt, Common Open Space, Public Land 0.00 Parcel
Single-Family Residential (SFR) — (County land use 1x) This land use identifies properties that are
developed for single-family residential use and are assigned a factor of 1.00 EDU per parcel. This is the
base value that all other land use types are compared and weighted against (i.e. Equivalent Dwelling
Unit EDU).
Multi-Family Residential — This land use identifies properties that are developed for multi-family use
and are assigned a factor of 0.50 EDU per unit.
Commercial —This land use identifies properties that are classified for commercial use and are assigned
a factor of 4.00 EDU per parcel/lot.
Common Open Space, Cemeteries& Other Exempt Property —This land use identifies properties that
are exempt from assessment and are assigned 0.00 EDU.
The following formulas are used to calculate each property's assessment:
Total Balance to Levy/Total EDUs=Levy per EDU(Rate)
Parcel EDU x Levy per EDU=Parcel Levy Amount
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5 ASSESSMENT ROLL
The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel, as
shown on the latest roll at the Assessor's Office, are shown in Appendix B. The description of each lot or
parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of Alameda and those records are, by
reference, made part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to the County
Auditor/Controller, and included on the property tax roll for each parcel shown in the assessment roll
for fiscal year 2015-16.
Parcel identification, the lines and dimensions of each lot, parcel and subdivision of land within the
District, are inclusive of the parcels as shown on the Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Maps as they
existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention, and shall include subsequent
subdivisions, lot line adjustments or parcel changes therein. Reference is hereby made to the Alameda
County Assessor's maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of each lot and parcel of
land within the District.
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RESOLUTION NO. -15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT,
CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1986-1
(VILLAGES AT WILLOW CREEK)
WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. 19-15, a Resolution Directing Preparation of Annual
Report for City of Dublin Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1986-
1 (the "District"), this Council designated the City Engineer as Engineer of Work and ordered
said Engineer to make and file a report in writing in accordance with and pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
WHEREAS, said Engineer of Work has made and filed with the City Clerk a preliminary
report in writing as called for in said Resolution No. 19-15 and under and pursuant to said Act,
which report has been presented to this Council for consideration; and
WHEREAS, said Council has duly considered said report and finds that each and every
part of said report is sufficient; and that said report neither requires nor should be modified in
any respect;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
a) That the Engineer's estimate of the itemized and total costs and expenses of
maintaining said improvements and of the incidental expenses in connection therewith, as
contained in said report be, and each of them are hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed;
b) That the diagram showing the assessment district, description of the
improvements to be maintained, and the boundaries and dimensions of the respective lots and
parcels of land within said District, as contained in said report be, and it is hereby preliminarily
approved and confirmed;
c) That the assessment of the total amount of the cost and expenses of the
proposed maintenance of said improvements upon the several lots and parcels of land in said
District in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such lots and parcels,
respectively, from said maintenance, and of the expenses incidental thereto, as contained in
said report be, and they are hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2015, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: Mayor
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. -15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS
IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1986-1
WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. 19-15, a resolution directing preparation of annual
report for City of Dublin Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 1986-1
(the "District"), this Council designated the City Engineer as Engineer of Work and ordered that
Engineer to make and file a report in writing in accordance with and pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
WHEREAS, said Engineer of Work has made and filed with the City Clerk a preliminary
report in writing as called for in said Resolution No. 19-15, and under and pursuant to said Act,
which report has been presented to this Council for consideration; and
WHEREAS, said Council has duly considered said report and each and every part
thereof, and finds that each and every part of said report is sufficient;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDERED, PURSUANT
TO CHAPTER 3, SECTION 22624 OF THE ACT, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 Intention: The City Council hereby declares that it is its intention to seek the Annual
Levy of the Districts pursuant to the Act, over and including the land within the District
boundaries, and to levy and collect assessments on all such land to pay the annual costs of the
improvements. The City Council finds that the public's best interest requires such levy and
collection.
Section 2 District Boundaries: The boundaries of the District are described as the boundaries
previously defined in the formation documents of the original District, within the boundaries of
the City of Dublin, within the County of Alameda, State of California.
Section 3 Description of Improvements: The improvements within the District may include
operation, maintenance, acquisition and servicing of street lighting and appurtenant facilities
within the boundaries of the District. Services provided include all necessary service,
operations, administration and maintenance required to keep the improvements in a
satisfactory operating condition.
Section 4 Proposed Assessment Amounts: For Fiscal Year 2015-2016, the proposed
assessments are outlined in the Engineer's Report which details any changes or increases in
the annual assessment.
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Section 5 Public Hearing(s): The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a Public
Hearing annually concerning the levy of assessments for the District in accordance with
Chapter 3, Section 22626 of the Act.
Section 6 Notice: The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of said hearing to all
property owners in the District by causing the publishing of this Resolution once a week in a
local newspaper published and circulated in the City, for two consecutive weeks not less than
ten (10) days before the date of the Public Hearing, and by posting a copy of this Resolution in
official posting locations customarily used by the City Council for the posting of notices. Any
interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the
Public Hearing, or, having previously filed a protest, may file a written withdrawal of that
protest. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection and a protest by a property owner
shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by such property owner. At
the Public Hearing, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be
heard.
Section 7 Notice of Public Hearing: Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on these
matters will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as feasible in the City Council Chambers, located at 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin.
Section 8 The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of such hearing as
provided by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2015, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Landscape Maintenance Assessment
District No. 1997-1
(Santa Rita Area)
Fiscal Year 2015-16
For the
City of Dublin
Alameda County, California
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Table inn inn
1 OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................1
General Description of the District.......................................................................................................1
Compliance with the California Constitution........................................................................................1
Summary of Proposed Assessment and Expenditures .........................................................................2
2 IMPROVEMENTS...................................................................................................................................3
3 BUDGET.................................................................................................................................................5
3.1 ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM ASSESSEMENT RATE..............................................................................8
4 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT..........................................................................................................10
4.1 GENERAL.....................................................................................................................................10
4.2 BENEFIT ANALYSIS.......................................................................................................................10
GeneralBenefits..................................................................................................................................10
SpecialBenefits...................................................................................................................................10
Non-Assessable Properties.................................................................................................................11
4.3 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY....................................................................................................12
4.4 Rate Classifications .....................................................................................................................12
5 ASSESSMENT ROLL..............................................................................................................................14
Appendix A- Boundary Map
Appendix B - Preliminary Assessment Roll
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF DUBLIN
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report as directed by the City Council. The
undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.
OFESS/O DATED: May 13, 2015
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1 OVERVIEW
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The City of Dublin ("City') levies and collects special assessments on parcels within the City of Dublin
Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 1997-1 ("District") in order to maintain the landscaping
and irrigation improvements within the Santa Rita area.
The assessments and methods of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted
assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel
based on the special benefits received as approved by the City Council at the time the District was
formed.
General Description of the District
The District was formed to fund street landscape maintenance and utility costs for the Santa Rita
development area, also known as Emerald Park. The total District area is approximately 421.87
developed acres bounded by Arnold Road on the west, Gleason Drive on the north, Tassajara Road on
the east, and Interstate 580 on the south. A diagram of the District is included in Appendix A of this
report.
Compliance with the California Constitution
Assessments are levied annually within the District pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972,
Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (°1972 Act"). All assessments
described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act
and are in compliance with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID ("Article XIIID"),
which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996.
In accordance with the requirements of Prop 218 the property owners approved a formula for
increasing assessments in succeeding years that allows the maintenance cost to increase according to
the Consumer Price Index and the utility cost to increase according to the actual cost of utilities.
Any future increase in the assessment rate in excess of the maximum allowable rate or substantial
changes in the services provided would require the approval of the property owners subject to the
assessment based upon a mailed ballot which would be sent to each property owner pursuant to the
provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID.
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Summary of Proposed Assessment and Expenditures
A summary of the assessments to be levied for each property type are shown in the table below
Property Type Rate Basis
California Creekside Single-Family Residential (SFR) $128.52 Lot
California Brookside Multi-Family Residential (MFR) $ 55.69 Unit
SummerGlen—Richmond American (North) Lots $112.54 Lot
SummerGlen—Richmond American (South) Lots $123.85 Lot
SummerGlen—Kaufman & Broad Lots $172.36 Lot
SummerGlen—Pulte Lots $216.24 Lot
Dublin Greene Tract 7084 Single-Family Residential $136.13 Lot
Dublin Greene Tract 7149 Multi-Family Residential $102.50 Lot
Dublin Greene Tract 7149 Condominiums/Apartments $ 53.43 Unit
Retail, Office, and Industrial $903.85 Acre
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2 IMPROVEMENTS
The District provides for the continued maintenance and servicing of the landscaping and open space
areas within the following areas:
1. Portions of the northerly and southerly street frontages for Dublin Boulevard, from Arnold Road
to Tassajara Road.
2. The northerly and southerly street frontages for Central Parkway from Hacienda Drive to
Tassajara Road, excluding the elementary school and Emerald Glen Park frontage landscaping.
3. The southerly street frontage for Gleason Drive, from Arnold Road to Tassajara Creek
4. The easterly street frontage for Arnold Road, from Central Parkway to Gleason Drive.
5. The easterly street frontage for Hacienda Drive, from Summer Glen Drive to Gleason Drive and
westerly street frontage for Hacienda Drive,from Central Parkway to Gleason Drive.
6. Tassajara Creek and trail, from 1-580 to the northerly property boundary of the Alameda County
Surplus Property Authority property (APN 986-1-1-10).
7. Street median landscaping is not part of this District.
As generally defined in the 1972 Act, maintenance and servicing of the improvements may include one
or any combination of the following:
1) The installation or planting of landscaping. The installation or construction of statuary,
fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
2) The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or
which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof; including but not
limited to, grading, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls,
sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.
3) The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing including the furnishing of
services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any
improvement, including, but not limited to:
a. Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvements;
b. Grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation, repair or construction of curbs,
gutters,walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities;
c. Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation,
irrigation, trimming, spraying,fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury;
d. The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste;
e. The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or
cover graffiti.
f. Electric current or energy, gas, or other agent for the lighting or operation of any other
improvements.
g. Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the
maintenance of any other improvements.
4) Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
a. The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram,
and assessment;
b. The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices;
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c. Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments;
d. Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services;
e. Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and
servicing of the improvements; and,
f. Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased
assessment.
Pursuant to the 1972 Act:
"Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary
and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal,
or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
"Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or other
illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other
improvements.
Drawings showing the specific locations of the improvements are or file in the City's Engineering
Department are area made a part of this report by reference.
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3 BUDGET
All landscaping and other eligible improvements within the District are maintained and serviced on a
regular basis. The proposed budget for District is shown on the following page. This includes an
estimate of the costs of utilities, operations, services, administration and maintenance associated with
the improvements, including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials and administrative expenses.
The summary also shows the estimated fund balance, and the projected contribution/ (transfer) based
upon the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue. In FY 2015-16, plant replacement will take
place at various locations along Arnold Road, Hacienda Drive, Central Boulevard, and Dublin Boulevard
including mulch as needed. Assessment District 1997-1 is currently irrigation with reclaimed water. The
current drought restrictions prohibit the use of potable water usage outside a specified schedule set by
Dublin San Ramon Services District. Projected budgets are also shown for the next 2 fiscal years. For
fiscal year 2016-17 and 2017-18, the budget assumes a 15°✓ increase for water, and a 4% increase for
electricity rates.
The following describes the services and costs shown in the budget.
DIRECT COSTS:
Maintenance Tree — The cost of installation and maintenance of trees and plantings along the street
frontages within the District.
Maintenance Landscape—The cost of maintenance and repair of the landscaping and open space areas
within the District.
Utilities Water — The cost of furnishing water for maintenance of landscape and irrigation systems
within the District.
Utilities Electricity — The cost of electricity for maintenance of landscape, powering of irrigation
systems, and entry lighting within the District.
Miscellaneous Expenses — Costs that cannot easily be categorized into any of the other Direct Costs
defined above.
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS:
District Administration, Consulting — The costs of contracting with professionals to provide services
specific to the levy administration, including preparation of the Engineer's Report, resolutions, and levy
submittal to the County. These fees can also include any additional administrative, legal, or engineering
services specific to the District such as the cost to prepare and mail notices of the public meeting and
hearing.
County per Parcel Fee —The cost to the District for the County to collect assessments on the property
tax bills.
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City of Dublin
Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 1997-1
Approved Estimated Proposed Forecast Forecast
Budget Expenses Budget Budget Budget
FY 2014-15 FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18
DIRECT COSTS
Maintenance-General $ 22,740 $ 22,740 $ 17,725 $ 18,611 $ 19,542
Maintenance-VICE Base Services $ 194,270 $ 194,270 $ 206,726 $ 217,062 $ 227,915
Utilities-Water $ 113,701 $ 113,701 $ 98,870 $ 113,701 $ 130,756
Utilities-Electricity $ 478 $ 478 $ 460 $ 478 $ 498
Miscellaneous Expenses $ 210 $ 210 $ 210 $ 210 $ 210
TOTAL DIRECT $ 331,399 $ 331,399 $ 323,991 $ 350,062 $ 378,920
ADMINISTRATION COSTS
District Administration $ 2,640 $ 2,400 $ 2,640 $ 2,772 $ 2,911
Public Works Administration $ 2,781 $ 2,781 $ - $ - $ -
County per Parcel Fee $ 5,330 $ 5,330 $ 5,330 $ 5,330 $ 5,330
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $ 10,751 $ 10,511 $ 7,970 $ 8,102 $ 8,241
COLLECTIONS/(CREDITS)APPLIED TO LEVY
TOTAL DIRECT AND ADMIN COSTS $ 342,150 $ 341,910 $ 331,961 $ 358,164 $ 387,161
Reserve Collection/(Transfer) $ (19,387) $ (19,145) $ 39,749 $ 50,822 $ 62,826
Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) $ - $ - $ -
General Fund Loan Repayment/(Advance)
Delinquency Contingency $ 5,132 $ 5,129 $ 4,979 $ 5,372 $ 5,807
Other Revenues/(General Fund Contributions) $ -
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS $ (14,255) $ (14,016) $ 44,729 $ 56,194 $ 68,634
Balance to Levy(Budgeted) $ 327,895 $ 327,895 $ 376,690 $ 414,359 $ 455,795
Total Revenue at Maximum Rate $ 482,463 $ 482,463 $ 511,993 $ 539,814 $ 522,668
Variance above/(below)Maximum Revenue $ (154,568) $ (154,568) $ (135,303) $ (125,456) $ (66,874)
Applied Charge $ 327,894 $ 327,894 $ 376,690 $ 414,359 $ 455,795
DISTRICTS STATISTICS
Total Parcels 991 991 991 991 991
Total Parcels Levied 976 976 976 976 976
Total Developed Acreage 416.76 416.76 416.76 416.76 416.76
Proposed Levy per Acre $ 786.77 $ 786.77 $ 903.85 $ 994.24 $ 1,093.66
Maximum Levy per Acre $ 1,217.50 $ 1,217.50 $ 1,228.50 $ 1,295.26 $ 1,254.12
Fund Balance Information
Est.Beginning Reserve Fund Balance $ 221,947 $ 234,707 $ 170,793 $ 164,814 $ 169,756
Reserve Fund Adjustments $ (19,387) $ (19,145) $ 39,749 $ 50,822 $ 62,826
Trasfer From/(To)CIF Reserve Fund $ (50,000) $ (50,000) $ (50,000) $ (50,000) $ (50,000)
Prior/Penalities/Public Damage $ 1,710 $ 1,710 $ 1,710 $ 1,648 $ 1,698
Interest $ 3,329 $ 3,521 $ 2,562 $ 2,472 $ 2,546
Projected Reserve Balance end of year $ 157,599 $ 170,793 $ 164,814 $ 169,756 $ 186,827
Capital Improvement Fund Balance Information
Beginning CIF Balance $ 50,000 $ 100,000 $ 150,000
CIF Adjustments $ - $ - $ -
Trasfer TO/(From)CIF Reserve Fund $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000
Projected CIF Year End Fund Balance $ 100,000 $ 150,000 $ 200,000
Source: City of Dublin
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LEVY BREAKDOWN:
Reserve Collection/(Transfer) — The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 1, Article 4 Section 22569 (a),
provides for a District Reserve Fund for operations. Negative amounts shown for this budget item
represent transfers from the Reserve Fund that reduces the Balance to Levy. Maintaining a fully funded
Reserve eliminates the need for the City to transfer funds from non-District accounts to pay for
operational expenses during the first half of the Fiscal Year and also provides the District with sufficient
funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.
Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) —The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 5, beginning with
Section 22660, provides for the District to establish by resolution an assessment installment plan for
proposed improvements and expenditures that are greater than can be conveniently raised from a
single annual assessment. Depending on the nature of the planned improvements, the collection of
funds necessary to complete the project may be collected over a period up to thirty years, but typically
not more than five years. The funds collected shall be accumulated in a separate improvement fund
commonly referred to as a Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) and are not considered part of the regular
maintenance of the improvements or the Reserve Fund.
Because the money accumulated in the Capital Improvement Fund is for a specific planned project
(budgeted separately), the amount shown for this item in the annual budget will typically be a positive
number representing the amount being collected that year as part of the Balance to Levy. A negative
number (Transfer) should only occur after the project has been completed and excess funds are being
credited back to the District's regular accounts. The actual fund balances and expenditures for Capital
Improvements are clearly identified under the Fund Balance Information section of the Budget.
General Fund Loans Repayment/(Advances) — This item represents repayments of amounts that had
been temporarily advanced to the District from other revenue sources (usually the General Fund) or
represents funds being loaned to the District for the current Fiscal Year that must be repaid by future
assessments. Similar to the Reserve Collection/(Transfer) line item, this item directly impacts the
Reserve Fund Balances either positively or negatively.
Repayments are shown as a positive number and represent additional monies being collected in the
current annual assessment to repay a prior loan.These loans are typically for capital improvement
expenditures or unforeseen expenditures incurred in prior years and Reserve Fund monies were not
sufficient to cover the expenses.To ensure the ongoing operation and maintenance of the
improvements, the City may advance funds to the District as a temporary loan to meet current
expenditures, and collect repayment of the loan through the annual assessments the following year or
possibly over several years. Generally, all available Reserve Funds are exhausted before a temporary
loan is advanced to the District and the Beginning Reserve Fund Balance will be a negative number
indicating the loan amount still outstanding. A loan for the current Fiscal Year(Advance) is shown as a
negative number. If the District is expected to incur significant expenditures in the current Fiscal Year for
special services or capital improvements (upgrades or refurbishing of the improvements)and the
proposed assessment revenues (annual assessments) and/or available Reserve Funds are not sufficient
to cover the expenditures,the City may advance funds to the District as a temporary loan to meet the
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proposed expenditures. Generally, all available Reserve Funds must be exhausted before a temporary
loan is advanced to the District and any funds temporarily loaned in excess of the available Reserve
Funds will be reflected as a negative Ending Reserve Fund Balance.This negative Reserve Fund Balance
will be repaid and replenished through future assessment revenues.
Delinquency Contingency — This is the estimated amount designated for delinquent property tax
payments that the County is unable to collect in Fiscal Year 2014/2015.
Other Revenue/General Fund (Contributions)—This item includes additional funds designated for the
District that are not annual assessments.These funds are added to the District account to reduce
assessments, and may be from non-District or District sources including City General Fund Contributions
and/or interest earnings. Any funds indicated on this line will be shown as a negative number indicating
a reduction in the amount to be levied and represent funds that do not have to be repaid.
Balance to Levy—This is the total amount to be collected for the current Fiscal Year through the annual
assessments (for special benefits).The Balance to Levy represents the sum of Total Direct and
Administration Costs, Reserve Fund Contributions or Transfers, Contributions from Other Revenue
Source, and the Contribution Replenishment. Only those costs related to the improvements identified as
special benefits are levied and collected on the tax roll.
Total Parcels—The total number of parcels within the District including exempt parcels.
Total Parcels Levied—The total number of parcels within the District that will receive the special
benefits during the current Fiscal Year.
Total Developed Acreage—The total acreage within the District that will receive the special benefits
during the current Fiscal Year.
Proposed Levy per Acre—The proposed assessment per acre within the District for Fiscal Year 2015-16.
Maximum Levy per Acre—This is the maximum rate per acre allowable within the District for Fiscal Year
2015-16.
Inflationary Factor—Annual percentage increase in the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Area Consumer
Price Index for "All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers," applies to all cost except water and
electricity, plus any additional increase in the utility cost of water and electricity. Each fiscal year the City
shall identify the change in the Index for April to April of the preceding year.
3.1 ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM ASSESSEMENT RATE
It is recognized that the cost of maintaining the District improvements increases slightly every year as a
result of inflation. As at the time the District was formed, the property owners approved a formula for
increasing assessments for each future fiscal year to offset increases in costs due to inflation.
The maximum assessment amount allowed for each fiscal year shall be increased in an amount equal to
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the annual percentage increase of the local San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Area Consumer Price Index
("Index') for "All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers" applies to all costs except water and
electricity, plus any actual increase in the cost of electricity. Each fiscal year the City shall identify the
annual percentage difference in the Index between April of the current fiscal year and that of the
previous April. Should the Bureau of Labor Statistics revise such index or discontinue the preparation of
such index, the City shall use the revised index or comparable system as approved by the City Council for
determining fluctuations in the cost of living.
Proposed Forecast Forecast
Budget Budget Budget
Item FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18
CPI FebruaryPrior Year* 245.148 N/A N/A
CPI February Current Year 249.809 N/A N/A
%Increase/(Decrease) 1.901% 2.000% 2.000%
Prior Year Maximum Levy per EDU excluding utilities $ 885.87 $ 902.71 $ 920.77
Current Year Maximum Levy per EDU-CPI only $ 902.71 $ 920.77 $ 939.18
Combined Utility Costs Current Year $ 99,330 $ 114,179 $ 131,253
Combined Utility Costs Prior Year $ 114,179 $ 99,330 $ 114,179
%Change in Combined Utility Costs Increase** 0.00% 14.95% 14.95%
Change in Combined Utilities(remains constant when no increase) $ 14,849 $ 14,849 $ 17,074
Prior Year Levy for Utilities $ 325.79 $ 325.79 $ 374.49
Current Amount per Acre for Utilities $ 325.79 $ 374.49 $ 314.94
Maximum Levy per Acre current year $ 1,228.50 $ 1,295.26 $ 1,254.12
*April CPI Not available for FY15-16 Report(Used Feb.CPI and will be adjusted when April CPI becomes available)
**Actual water usage was lower as a result of water conservation
In the event that the City Council determines that an inflation adjustment is not required for a given
fiscal year, the City Council may authorize the assessment without applying the adjustment formula to
the amount levied. If the budget and assessments for a district require an increase greater than the
adjustment set forth in the formula, then the proposed increase would be subject to approval by the
District property owners. Each fiscal year, the maximum assessment rate shall increase at the maximum
amount allowable regardless of whether the increase is levied to the parcels within the District.
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4 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
4.1 GENERAL
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing
certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of public lights,
landscaping and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these
improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
"The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be
apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all
assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each
such lot or parcel from the improvements."
The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore reflects the composition of the
parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated
benefit to each parcel. In addition, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 4:
"No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the
proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. Only special benefits are assessable
and an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a
parcel."
4.2 BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments
have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on special benefits received from the
improvements as determined at the time the District was established.
General Benefits — In reviewing each of the District improvements, the proximity of those
improvements to both properties within the District and those outside the District as well as the reasons
for installing and constructing such improvements, it is evident that the improvements are solely the
result of developing properties within the District and the ongoing maintenance and operation of these
improvements will directly affect the properties within the District. Although the improvements include
public areas, easements, right-of-ways and other amenities available or visible to the public at large, the
construction and installation of these improvements were only necessary for the development of
properties within the District and were not required nor necessarily desired by any properties or
developments outside the District boundary and any public access or use of the improvements by others
is incidental. Therefore, it has been determined that the improvements and the ongoing maintenance,
servicing and operation of those improvements provide no measurable general benefit to properties
outside the District or to the public at large, but clearly provide distinct and special benefits to
properties within the District.
Special Benefits — The method of apportionment (method of assessment) established herein is based
on the premise that each assessed parcel within the District receives special benefits from the
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improvements and the desirability of those properties enhanced by the presence of well-maintained
landscaping in close proximity to those properties.
The special benefits associated with landscape improvements are specifically:
1) Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements.
2) Improved aesthetic appeal of properties providing a positive representation of the area and
properties.
3) Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate
green space and landscaping.
4) Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, dust and debris control, and
fire prevention.
5) Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from well-
maintained improvements associated with the properties.
6) Enhanced quality of life through well-maintained green space and landscaped areas.
7) Reduced criminal activity and property-related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties
in the District through well-maintained surroundings and amenities including abatement of
graffiti.
8) Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels by moderating temperatures, providing
oxygenation and attenuating noise.
The preceding special benefits contribute to the aesthetic value and desirability of each of the assessed
parcels within the District and thereby provide a special enhancement of the properties. Furthermore, it
has been determined that the lack of funding to properly service and maintain the District
improvements would have a negative impact on the properties within the District.
Non-Assessable Properties— Within the boundaries of the District, there are several types of properties
that are considered to receive no special benefit from the District improvements and are therefore not
assessed.These parcels include:
1) Publicly owned parcels that are reserved as Public Open Space or are developed as City Parks for
active recreation and are maintained and serviced by the District;
2) Publicly owned wetland parcels;
3) Certain Public Utility parcels;
4) Privately owned open space parcels; and
5) Privately owned "sliver" parcels that have resulted from a lot line adjustment with an adjacent
larger parcel
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4.3 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The initial Engineer's Report provides for a maximum assessment of $710 per developed acre,
based on a total of 389,400 square feet of street improvements and a total of 957,000 square feet
of creek improvements and 440.08 acres of developed property at build-out of all property within
the District. The cost of the Improvements will be divided equally among the total number of
developed properties within the boundaries of the District on a per acre basis.
"Developed acres" shall include property having a recorded final map or parcel map as of July 1st of
each year.
The following formulas are used to calculate each property's assessment:
1. Cost of maintenance of installed Improvements ("M").
2. Total amount of developed acres ("A").
3. The annual assessment for the developed acres for that year ("M") shall be spread on a per-
acre basis ("M" _ "A") based on the following:
a. Commercial developed area, per acre basis.
b. Single-family residential area, per acre basis.
c. Multi-family residential area, per acre basis.
4. The single-family and multi-family residential area per acre assessment will be further spread
on a per lot basis based on the number of lots on the final map, parcel map, or condominium
map for each particular development.
5. If the assessment in any year would exceed $710 per acre, the amount in excess of $710 shall
be assessed to the remaining undeveloped acres on a per acre basis, subject to the maximum
developed acre amount.
6. The maximum developed acre assessment of $710 per year will be increased annually by the
percentage increase in the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Area Consumer Price Index for "All
Urban Consumers and Clerical Workers" (applies to all costs except water and electricity), plus
any actual increase in the cost for water and electricity.
7. If the square footage cost of the Improvements will be less than the amount set forth herein
(after adjustment in accordance with Paragraph 6), the assessment shall be reduced
proportionately to reflect the reduced cost of Improvements in that year.
4.4 Rate Classifications
Single and Multi-family residential subdivisions within the District will be assigned a rate on a per lot
basis. To determine the assessment per lot, the number of acres within the subdivision will be
divided by the number of lots within the subdivision.
Commercial (including retail, office, and industrial uses, as well as apartment properties) are
assessed based on the per-acre figure of $855.22 multiplied by the number of acres per individual
lot for Fiscal Year 2015-16.
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For Fiscal Year 2015-16,the following assessments resulted from this calculation:
Property Type Rate Basis
California Creekside Single-Family Residential (SFR) $128.52 Lot
California Brookside Multi-Family Residential (MFR) $ 55.69 Unit
SummerGlen—Richmond American (North) Lots $112.54 Lot
SummerGlen—Richmond American (South) Lots $123.85 Lot
SummerGlen—Kaufman & Broad Lots $172.36 Lot
SummerGlen—Pulte Lots $216.24 Lot
Dublin Greene Tract 7084 Single-Family Residential $136.13 Lot
Dublin Greene Tract 7149 Multi-Family Residential $102.50 Lot
Dublin Greene Tract 7149 Condominiums/Apartments $ 53.43 Unit
Retail, Office, and Industrial $903.85 Acre
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5 ASSESSMENT ROLL
The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel, as
shown on the latest roll at the Assessor's Office, are shown in Appendix B. The description of each lot or
parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of Alameda and those records are, by
reference, made part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to the County
Auditor/Controller, and included on the property tax roll for each parcel shown in the assessment roll
for fiscal year 2015-16.
Parcel identification, the lines and dimensions of each lot, parcel and subdivision of land within the
District, are inclusive of the parcels as shown on the Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Maps as they
existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention, and shall include subsequent
subdivisions, lot line adjustments or parcel changes therein. Reference is hereby made to the Alameda
County Assessor's maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of each lot and parcel of
land within the District.
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RESOLUTION NO. -15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT,
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1997-1 (SANTA RITA AREA)
WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. 20-15, a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for
Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District No. 1997-1 (Santa Rita Area) (the "District"),
this Council designated the City Engineer as Engineer of Work and ordered said Engineer to
make and file a report in writing in accordance with and pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972; and
WHEREAS, said Engineer of Work has made and filed with the City Clerk a preliminary
report in writing as called for in said Resolution No. 20-15 and under and pursuant to said Act,
which report has been presented to this Council for consideration; and
WHEREAS, said Council has duly considered said report and finds that each and every
part of said report is sufficient; and that said report neither requires nor should be modified in
any respect;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
a) That the Engineer's estimate of the itemized and total costs and expenses of
maintaining said improvements and of the incidental expenses in connection therewith, as
contained in said report be, and each of them are hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed;
b) That the diagram showing the assessment district, description of the
improvements to be maintained, and the boundaries and dimensions of the respective lots and
parcels of land within said District, as contained in said report be, and it is hereby preliminarily
approved and confirmed;
c) That the assessment of the total amount of the cost and expenses of the
proposed maintenance of said improvements upon the several lots and parcels of land in said
District in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such lots and parcels,
respectively, from said maintenance, and of the expenses incidental thereto, as contained in
said report be, and they are hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2015, by the following
vote:
AYES-
NOES-
ABSENT-
ABSTAIN-
ATTEST: Mayor
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. -15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS
IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1997-1
(SANTA RITA AREA)
WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. 20-15, a resolution directing preparation of annual
report for City of Dublin Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District 1997-1 (the "District"),
this Council designated the City Engineer as Engineer of Work and ordered that Engineer to
make and file a report in writing in accordance with and pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972; and
WHEREAS, said Engineer of Work has made and filed with the City Clerk a preliminary
report in writing as called for in said Resolution No. 20-15, and under and pursuant to said Act,
which report has been presented to this Council for consideration; and
WHEREAS, said Council has duly considered said report and each and every part
thereof, and finds that each and every part of said report is sufficient;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDERED, PURSUANT
TO CHAPTER 3, SECTION 22624 OF THE ACT, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 Intention: The City Council hereby declares that it is its intention to seek the Annual
Levy of the Districts pursuant to the Act, over and including the land within the District
boundaries, and to levy and collect assessments on all such land to pay the annual costs of the
improvements. The City Council finds that the public's best interest requires such levy and
collection.
Section 2 District Boundaries: The boundaries of the District are described as the boundaries
previously defined in the formation documents of the original District, within the boundaries of
the City of Dublin, within the County of Alameda, State of California.
Section 3 Description of Improvements: The improvements within the District may include
operation, maintenance, acquisition and servicing of street lighting and appurtenant facilities
within the boundaries of the District. Services provided include all necessary service,
operations, administration and maintenance required to keep the improvements in a
satisfactory operating condition.
Section 4 Proposed Assessment Amounts: For Fiscal Year 2015-2016, the proposed
assessments are outlined in the Engineer's Report which details any changes or increases in
the annual assessment.
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Section 5 Public Hearing(s): The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a Public
Hearing annually concerning the levy of assessments for the District in accordance with
Chapter 3, Section 22626 of the Act.
Section 6 Notice: The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of said hearing to all
property owners in the District by causing the publishing of this Resolution once a week in a
local newspaper published and circulated in the City, for two consecutive weeks not less than
ten (10) days before the date of the Public Hearing, and by posting a copy of this Resolution in
official posting locations customarily used by the City Council for the posting of notices. Any
interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the
Public Hearing, or, having previously filed a protest, may file a written withdrawal of that
protest. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection and a protest by a property owner
shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by such property owner. At
the Public Hearing, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be
heard.
Section 7 Notice of Public Hearing: Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on these
matters will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as feasible in the City Council Chambers, located at 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin.
Section 8 The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of such hearing as
provided by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2015, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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(Dublin Ranch and Tracts 7067, 78567 80247 8073 & 8074)
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City of Dublin
Alameda County, California
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Table inn inn
1 OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................1
General Description of the District.......................................................................................................1
Compliance with the California Constitution........................................................................................1
Summary of Proposed Assessment and Expenditures........................................................................2
2 IMPROVMENTS.....................................................................................................................................3
3 BUDGET.................................................................................................................................................5
3.1 ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM ASSESSEMENT RATE..............................................................................8
4 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT..........................................................................................................10
4.1 GENERAL.....................................................................................................................................10
4.2 BENEFIT ANALYSIS.......................................................................................................................10
GeneralBenefits..................................................................................................................................10
SpecialBenefits...................................................................................................................................10
Non-Assessable Properties.................................................................................................................11
4.3 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY....................................................................................................11
5 ASSESSMENT ROLL..............................................................................................................................13
Appendix A- Boundary Map
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF DUBLIN
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report as directed by the City Council. The
undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.
tOfESSlO DATED: May 13, 2015
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1 OVERVIEW
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The City of Dublin ("City') levies and collects special assessments on parcels within the City of Dublin
Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1999-1 ("District") in order to maintain the public
street lighting improvements within those areas.
The assessments and methods of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted
assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel
based on the special benefits received as approved by the City Council at the time the District was
formed.
General Description of the District
The District was initially formed in 1999 to provide a dedicated source of funding for the ongoing
maintenance of public street lighting improvements within the boundaries of the Dublin Ranch
development (excepting the golf course). Tract 7067, which is the Clifton Park development off of
Mountain Rose Place in the western hills of the City. The Clifton Park development was annexed to the
District in 2000, and Dublin Ranch Areas A and G were annexed in 2001. The remaining portions of
Dublin Ranch, including areas B, C, F and H were annexed to the District in December 2005. Fallon
Village (Tract 7586) was annexed to the District in 2007, and Jordan Ranch (Tract 8024, 8073 & 8074)
was annexed to the District in 2011. One reason for the formation of the new district was that a special
decorative lighting fixture was designed and installed throughout the area in order to create a
community element as part of the development. A Diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the
District is provided in this Report in Appendix A.
Compliance with the California Constitution
Assessments are levied annually within the District pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972,
Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (°1972 Act"). All assessments
described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act
and are in compliance with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID ("Article XIIID"),
which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996.
The formation of this District was initiated by petition from the Developer and the City has determined
are compliant with the substantive and procedural requirements of Proposition 218 and the 1972 Act.
At the time the District was formed, the property owners agreed to the inclusion of a formula for
increasing assessments for each fiscal year to offset increases due to inflation as described in the
assessment methodology.
Any future increase in the assessment rate in excess of the maximum allowable rate or substantial
changes in the services provided would require the approval of the property owners subject to the
assessment based upon a mailed ballot which would be sent to each property owner.
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Summary of Proposed Assessment and Expenditures
A summary of the assessments to be levied for each property type is shown in the table below.
Property Type EDU Assessment Basis
Factor Rate
Single-Family Residential (SFR) 1.00 $ 41.67 Parcel
Commercial 5.50 $ 229.19 Acre
Exempt, Common Open Space, Public Land 0.00 $ 0.00 Parcel
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2 IMPROVEMENTS
The District provides for the continued installation, maintenance and servicing street lighting
improvements within the public right-of-ways and within public easements within private streets which
provide special benefit to parcels and properties within the District.
For the first several years after formation of the District, this District did not incur a significant
maintenance cost; however, as the street lights age, the number of repairs are increasing. In addition, a
portion of the funds collected from the annual assessments of this District are being set aside for future
capital improvement project costs in a separate improvement fund referred to as a Capital Improvement
Fund (CIF). The Fund was established for proposed improvements and expenditures that are greater
than can be conveniently raised from a single annual assessment. Anticipated projects include LED
conversions and pole painting. The funds are not considered part of the regular maintenance of the
improvements or the Reserve Fund.
In fiscal year 2012-13, 321 street lights in the district were retrofitted with new light emitting diode
(LED) fixtures. The total construction cost for these improvements is $283,800. As part of this retrofit,
the district received a one-time rebate amount of$39,950 from Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).
As generally defined in the 1972 Act, maintenance and servicing of the street lighting improvements
may include one or any combination of the following:
1) The installation or construction of public lighting facilities, including, but not limited to
streetlights and traffic signals.
2) The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing
or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof; including but
not limited to, grading, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters,
walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.
3) The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing including the furnishing of
services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any
improvement, including, but not limited to:
a) Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvements;
b) Grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation, repair or construction of curbs,
gutters,walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities;
c) The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or
cover graffiti.
d) Electric current or energy, gas, or other agent for the lighting or operation of any other
improvements.
4) Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
a) The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram,
and assessment;
b) The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices;
c) Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments;
d) Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services;
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e) Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and
servicing of the improvements; and,
f) Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased
assessment.
Pursuant to the 1972 Act:
"Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary
and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal,
or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
"Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or other
illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other
improvements.
Drawings showing the specific locations of the improvements are or file in the City's Engineering
Department are area made a part of this report by reference.
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3 BUDGET
All public streetlights and other eligible improvements within the District are maintained and serviced
on a regular basis. The proposed budget for District is shown on the following page. This includes an
estimate of the costs of utilities, operations, services, administration and maintenance associated with
the improvements, including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials and administrative expenses.
The summary also shows the estimated fund balance, and the projected contribution/ (transfer) based
upon the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue. Projected budgets are also shown for the
next 2 fiscal years. For fiscal year 2015-16, the budget assumes a 15% increase for the County
maintenance contract, and 5% increase for electricity rates.
The following describes the services and costs shown in the budget.
DIRECT COSTS:
Operating Supplies — The cost of ongoing maintenance and servicing of the street lighting
improvements including street light repair parts and the labor associated with performing the repair
work. In addition, a portion of this cost is set aside as a contingency amount for large repairs.
Contract with Alameda County — The cost of street light maintenance provided from the County of
Alameda based on the current Fiscal Year contract.
California Street Light Association —The cost of Street Light Association dues based on relative number
of lights within the District.
Utilities Electricity—The cost of street light electrical energy use, including miscellaneous PG&E charges.
Miscellaneous Expenses — Costs that cannot easily be categorized into any of the other Direct Costs
defined above.
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS:
District Administration, Consulting — The costs of contracting with professionals to provide services
specific to the levy administration, including preparation of the Engineer's Report, resolutions, and levy
submittal to the County. These fees can also include any additional administrative, legal, or engineering
services specific to the District such as the cost to prepare and mail notices of the public meeting and
hearing.
Public Works Administration —The cost of services provided to administer the District from the Public
Works department of the City of Dublin.
County per Parcel Fee —The cost to the District for the County to collect assessments on the property
tax bills.
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Approved Estimated Proposed Forecast Forecast
Budget Expenses Budget Budget Budget
FY 2014-15 FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18
Inflation Rate(%) n/a n/a n/a 5.00% 5.00%
DIRECT COSTS
Operating Supplies $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 3,150 $ 3,308
Contract with Alameda County $ 34,500 $ 35,400 $ 38,667 $ 40,600 $ 42,630
California Street Light Association $ 390 $ 390 $ 390 $ 410 $ 430
Utilities-Electricity $ 88,400 $ 111,300 $ 116,038 $ 121,840 $ 127,932
Miscellaneous Expenses $ - $ 170 $ 170 $ 170
TOTAL DIRECT $ 126,290 $ 150,090 $ 158,265 $ 166,170 $ 174,470
ADMINISTRATION COSTS
District Administration $ 3,707 $ 3,200 $ 3,520 $ 3,696 $ 3,881
Public Works Administration $ 1,930 $ 1,930 $ - $ - $ -
County per Parcel Fee $ 3,520 $ 4,440 $ 4,662 $ 4,895 $ 5,140
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $ 9,157 $ 9,570 $ 8,182 $ 8,591 $ 9,021
COLLECTIONS/(CREDITS)APPLIED TO LEVY
TOTAL DIRECT AND ADMIN COSTS $ 135,447 $ 159,660 $ 166,447 $ 174,761 $ 183,490
Reserve Collection/(Transfer) $ 138,079 $ 113,866 $ 118,594 $ 122,924 $ 127,371
Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Delinquency Contingency $ 2,050 $ 2,050 $ 2,050 $ 2,050 $ 2,050
Other Revenues/(General Fund Contributions) $ -
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS $ 140,129 $ 115,916 $ 120,644 $ 124,974 $ 129,421
Balance to Levy(Budgeted/Estimated) $ 275,576 $ 275,576 $ 287,091 $ 299,735 $ 312,912
Actual Collection Variance $ -
APPLIED CHARGE $ 275,576 $ 275,576 $ 287,091 $ 299,735 $ 312,912
Total Revenue at Maximum Rate $ 330,712 $ 330,712 $ 336,660 $ 343,664 $ 350,821
Variance above/(below)Maximum Revenue $ (55,136) $ (55,136) $ (49,569) $ (43,930) $ (37,909)
DISTRICTS STATISTICS
Total Parcels 5,993 5,993 6,018 6,076 6,136
Total Parcels Levied 5,374 5,374 5,427 5,485 5,545
Total Equivalent Benefit Units(EDU) 6,844.65 6,844.65 6,889.53 6,949.71 7,009.89
Proposed Levy per EDU $ 40.26 $ 40.26 $ 41.67 $ 43.13 $ 44.64
Maximum Allowed Levy per EDU $ 48.32 $ 48.32 $ 48.87 $ 49.45 $ 50.05
Applied Levy per EDU $ 40.26 $ 40.26 $ 41.67 $ 43.13 $ 44.64
Fund Balance Information
Est.Beginning Reserve Fund Balance $ 151,000 $ 151,000 $ 163,221 $ 152,703 $ 155,613
Reserve Fund Adjustments $ 138,079 $ 138,079 $ 118,594 $ 122,924 $ 127,371
Transfer From/(To)Capital Improvement Fund $ (128,350) $ (128,350) $ (138,738) $ (129,797) $ (132,271)
Prior/Penalities/Public Damage $ 6,889 $ 1,108 $ 7,177 $ 7,493 $ 7,823
Interest $ 2,265 $ 1,384 $ 2,448 $ 2,291 $ 2,334
Projected Reserve Balance end of year $ 169,883 $ 163,221 $ 152,703 $ 155,613 $ 160,870
Beginnng CIF Balance $ 140,213 $ 140,213 $ 238,563 $ 347,301 $ 447,098
CIF Adjusments $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
LED Conversion Project $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
CIF Pole Painting $ (30,000) $ (30,000) $ (30,000) $ (30,000) $ (30,000)
Trasfer From/(To)CIF Reserve Fund $ 128,350 $ 128,350 $ 138,738 $ 129,797 $ 132,271
Projected CIF Year End Fund Balance $ 238,563 $ 238,563 $ 347,301 $ 447,098 $ 549,370
Source: City of Dublin
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LEVY BREAKDOWN:
Reserve Collection/(Transfer) — The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 1, Article 4 Section 22569 (a),
provides for a District Reserve Fund for operations. Negative amounts shown for this budget item
represent transfers from the Reserve Fund that reduces the Balance to Levy. Maintaining a fully funded
Reserve eliminates the need for the City to transfer funds from non-District accounts to pay for
operational expenses during the first half of the Fiscal Year and also provides the District with sufficient
funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.
Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) —The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 5, beginning with
Section 22660, provides for the District to establish by resolution an assessment installment plan for
proposed improvements and expenditures that are greater than can be conveniently raised from a
single annual assessment. Depending on the nature of the planned improvements, the collection of
funds necessary to complete the project may be collected over a period up to thirty years, but typically
not more than five years. The funds collected shall be accumulated in a separate improvement fund
commonly referred to as a Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) and are not considered part of the regular
maintenance of the improvements or the Reserve Fund.
Because the money accumulated in the Capital Improvement Fund is for a specific planned project
(budgeted separately), the amount shown for this item in the annual budget will typically be a positive
number representing the amount being collected that year as part of the Balance to Levy.A negative
number(Transfer) should only occur after the project has been completed and excess funds are being
credited back to the District's regular accounts.The actual fund balances and expenditures for Capital
Improvements are clearly identified under the Fund Balance Information section of the Budget.
Delinquency Contingency — This is the estimated amount designated for delinquent property tax
payments that the County is unable to collect in a Fiscal Year.
Other Revenue/General Fund (Contributions) —This item includes additional funds designated for the
District that are not annual assessments. These funds are added to the District account to reduce
assessments, and may be from non-District or District sources including City General Fund Contributions
and/or interest earnings. Any funds indicated on this line will be shown as a negative number indicating
a reduction in the amount to be levied and represent funds that do not have to be repaid.
Balance to Levy—This is the total amount to be collected for the current Fiscal Year through the annual
assessments (for special benefits). The Balance to Levy represents the sum of Total Direct and
Administration Costs, Reserve Fund Contributions or Transfers, Contributions from Other Revenue
Source, and the Contribution Replenishment. Only those costs related to the improvements identified as
special benefits are levied and collected on the tax roll.
Total Parcels Levied — The total number of parcels within the District that will receive the special
benefits during the current Fiscal Year.
Total EDUs — The total Equivalent Dwelling Units within the District applied to the parcels described
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above.
Proposed Levy per EDU—This amount represents the rate being applied to each parcel's individual EDU
factor. The Levy per EDU is the result of dividing the "Special Assessment to Levy' by the Total EDUs of
the District for the fiscal year.
Maximum Allowed Levy per EDU — This is the rate per EDU approved by property owners within the
District, in accordance with Proposition 218, adjusted for inflation as described in the Method of
Apportionment.
3.1 ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM ASSESSEMENT RATE
It is recognized that the cost of maintaining the District improvements increases slightly every year as a
result of inflation. At the time the District was formed, the property owners approved a formula for
increasing assessments for each future fiscal year to offset increases in costs due to inflation.
The maximum assessment amount allowed for each fiscal year shall be increased in an amount equal to
the annual percentage increase of the local San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Area Consumer Price Index
("Index') for "All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers" (applies to all costs except electricity), plus
any actual increase in the cost of electricity. Each fiscal year the City shall identify the annual
percentage difference in the Index between April of the current fiscal year and that of the previous April.
Should the Bureau of Labor Statistics revise such index or discontinue the preparation of such index, the
City shall use the revised index or comparable system as approved by the City Council for determining
fluctuations in the cost of living. The table below shows the calculations for the adjustment to the
Maximum Allowable Assessment for Fiscal Year 2015-16.
Proposed Forecast Forecast
Budget Budget Budget
Item FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18
CPI FebruaryPrior Year* 245.148 N/A N/A
CPI February Current Year 249.809 N/A N/A
%Increase/(Decrease) 1.901% 2.000% 2.000%
Prior Year Maximum Levy per EDU less Electricty Costs $ 28.69 $ 29.24 $ 29.82
Current Year Maximum Levy per EDU-CPI only $ 29.24 $ 29.82 $ 30.42
Electricity Costs Current Year $ 116,750 $ 122,588 $ 128,717
Electricity Cost Costs Prior Year $ 111,300 $ 116,750 $ 122,588
%Change in Electricity Cost Increase** 0.00% 5.00% 5.00%
Change in Electricity Cost (remains constant when no increase) $ 7,650 $ 5,838 $ 6,129
Max Amount per EDU for Electricity Cost $ 19.63 $ 19.63 $ 19.63
Maximum Levy per EDU current year $ 48.87 $ 49.45 $ 50.05
*April CPI Not available for FY15-16 Report(Used Feb.CPI and will be adjusted when April CPI becomes available)
**Actual electric cost still lower than usage in FY13-14 as a result of LED conversion
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In the event that the City Council determines that an inflation adjustment is not required for a given
fiscal year, the City Council may authorize the assessment without applying the adjustment formula to
the amount levied. If the budget and assessments for a district require an increase greater than the
adjustment set forth in the formula, then the proposed increase would be subject to approval by the
District property owners. Each fiscal year, the maximum assessment rate shall increase at the maximum
amount allowable regardless of whether the increase is levied to the parcels within the District.
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4 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
4.1 GENERAL
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing
certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of public lights,
landscaping and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these
improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
"The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any
formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in
proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements."
The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore reflects the composition of the
parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated
benefit to each parcel. In addition, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 4:
"No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional
special benefit conferred on that parcel. Only special benefits are assessable and an agency shall
separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel."
4.2 BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments
have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on special benefits received from the
improvements as determined at the time the District was established.
General Benefits — In reviewing each of the District improvements, the proximity of those
improvements to both properties within the District and those outside the District as well as the reasons
for installing and constructing such improvements, it is evident that the improvements are solely the
result of developing properties within the District and the ongoing maintenance and operation of these
improvements will directly affect the properties within the District. Although the improvements include
public areas, easements, right-of-ways and other amenities available or visible to the public at large, the
construction and installation of these improvements were only necessary for the development of
properties within the District and were not required nor necessarily desired by any properties or
developments outside the District boundary and any public access or use of the improvements by others
is incidental. Therefore, it has been determined that the improvements and the ongoing maintenance,
servicing and operation of those improvements provide no measurable general benefit to properties
outside the District or to the public at large, but clearly provide distinct and special benefits to
properties within the District.
Special Benefits — The method of apportionment (method of assessment) established herein is based
on the premise that each assessed parcel within the District receives special benefits from the
improvements and the desirability and security of those properties is enhanced by the presence of
public lighting in close proximity to those properties.
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The special benefits of street lighting and other public lighting facilities are the convenience, safety, and
security of property, improvements, and goods. Specifically:
1) Enhanced deterrence of crime and the aid to police protection.
2) Increased nighttime safety on roads, streets and public areas.
3) Improved ability of pedestrians and motorists to see.
4) Improved ingress and egress to property.
5) Reduced vandalism and other criminal act and damage to improvements or property.
6) Improved traffic circulation and reduced nighttime accidents and personal property loss.
The preceding special benefits contribute to the aesthetic value and desirability of each of the assessed
parcels within the District and thereby provide a special enhancement of the properties. Furthermore, it
has been determined that the lack of funding to properly service and maintain the District
improvements would have a negative impact on the properties within the District.
All of the preceding special benefits contribute to a specific enhancement and desirability of each of the
assessed parcels within the District.
Non-Assessable Properties— Within the boundaries of the District, there are several types of properties
that are considered to receive no special benefit from the District improvements and are therefore not
assessed.These parcels include:
1) Publicly owned parcels that are reserved as Public Open Space or are developed as City Parks for
active recreation and are maintained and serviced by the District;
2) Publicly owned wetland parcels;
3) Certain Public Utility parcels;
4) Privately owned open space parcels; and
5) Privately owned "sliver" parcels that have resulted from a lot line adjustment with an adjacent
larger parcel. The adjacent larger parcel, of which these "sliver" parcels are a part, are assessed
at the Residential Zone rate.
4.3 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The special benefits received by each parcel within the District and each parcel's proportional annual
assessment are calculated on the basis of a formula known as Equivalent Dwelling Units. The Equivalent
Dwelling Unit (EDU) method of apportionment establishes a proportional benefit relationship between
the various parcels within the District and the improvements maintained by the District. The typical
single family residential parcel is assigned 1.0 Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) since it represents more
than 85%of the total parcels within the District.
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EDU's are assigned to the other land uses based upon the property's development status, type of
development(County of Alameda land use code) and property size as shown in the table below.
Property Type EDU Factor Basis
Single-Family Residential (SFR) 1.00 Parcel
Commercial 5.50 Acre
Exempt, Common Open Space, Public Land 0.00 Parcel
Single-Family Residential (SFR) — (County land use 1x, 2x, 7x) This land use identifies properties that
are developed for single-family residential use and are assigned a factor of 1.00 EDU per parcel. This is
the base value that all other land use types are compared and weighted against (i.e. Equivalent Dwelling
Unit EDU). This land use classification may include, but is not limited to lots or parcels identified as
single-family residential homes, condominium, vacant residential land zoned for four units or less,
planned development (tract or townhouse type), and modular/manufactured single-family residential
unit. Developed apartments are assigned a factor of 1.00 EDU per dwelling unit. Parcels with a vacant
apartment land use are treated like commercial and assessed 5.50 EDU per acre.
Commercial — (County land use 3x, 8x, 9x) This land use identifies properties that are considered
improved commercial use and are assigned a factor of 5.50 EDU per gross acre. This land use
classification may include, but is not limited to, lots or parcels identified as car washes, commercial
garages, automotive dealerships, parking lots, parking garages service stations, funeral homes, nursing
or boarding homes, hospitals, hotels/motels, banks, medical-dental, single and multi-story office
buildings, bowling alleys, theaters, vacant commercial land, department stores, discount stores,
restaurants, shopping centers, supermarkets, commercial or industrial condominium prior to sale of one
unit, and miscellaneous commercial.
Common Open Space — (County land use 0, 03-05, 65) This land use identifies properties that are
exempt from assessment and are assigned 0.00 EDU. This land use classification may include, but is not
limited to, lots or parcels identified as exempt public agencies, property leased or owned by public
utilities, cemeteries, and planned development common areas.
The following formulas are used to calculate each property's assessment:
Total Balance to Levy/Total EDUs=Levy per EDU(Rate)
Parcel EDU x Levy per EDU=Parcel Levy Amount
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5 ASSESSMENT ROLL
The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel, as
shown on the latest roll at the Assessor's Office, are contained in the Assessment Roll on file in the
Office of the City Clerk of the City of Dublin, which is incorporated herein by reference.
The description of each lot or parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of Solano and
those records are, by reference, made part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to
the County Auditor/Controller, and included on the property tax roll for each parcel shown in the
assessment roll for fiscal year 2015-16.
Parcel identification, the lines and dimensions of each lot, parcel and subdivision of land within the
District, are inclusive of the parcels as shown on the Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Maps as they
existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention, and shall include subsequent
subdivisions, lot line adjustments or parcel changes therein. Reference is hereby made to the Alameda
County Assessor's maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of each lot and parcel of
land within the District.
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RESOLUTION NO. -15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT,
CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
CITY OF DUBLIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1999-1
WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. 21-15, a Resolution Directing Preparation of Annual
Report for City of Dublin Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1999-1, Dublin
Ranch (the "District"), this Council designated the City Engineer as Engineer of Work and
ordered said Engineer to make and file a report in writing in accordance with and pursuant to
the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
WHEREAS, said Engineer of Work has made and filed with the City Clerk a preliminary
report in writing as called for in said Resolution No. 21-15 and under and pursuant to said Act,
which report has been presented to this Council for consideration; and
WHEREAS, said Council has duly considered said report and finds that each and every
part of said report is sufficient; and that said report neither requires nor should be modified in
any respect;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
a) That the Engineer's estimate of the itemized and total costs and expenses of the
acquisition of improvements and maintaining said improvements and of incidental expenses in
connection therewith, as contained in said report be, and each of them are hereby preliminarily
approved and confirmed;
b) That the diagram showing the assessment district, description of the
improvements to be acquired and maintained, and the boundaries and dimensions of the
respective lots and parcels of land within said District, as contained in said report be, and it is
hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed;
c) That the assessment of the total amount of the cost and expenses of the
proposed acquisition and maintenance of said improvements upon the several lots and parcels
of land in said District in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such lots and
parcels, respectively, from said acquisition and maintenance, and of the expenses incidental
thereto, as contained in said report be, and they are hereby preliminarily approved and
confirmed.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2015, by the following
vote:
AYES-
NOES-
ABSENT-
ABSTAIN-
ATTEST- Mayor
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. -15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS
IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1999-1
WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. 21-15, a resolution directing preparation of annual
report for City of Dublin Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District 1999-1 (the "District"),
this Council designated the City Engineer as Engineer of Work and ordered that Engineer to
make and file a report in writing in accordance with and pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972; and
WHEREAS, said Engineer of Work has made and filed with the City Clerk a preliminary
report in writing as called for in said Resolution No. 21-15, and under and pursuant to said Act,
which report has been presented to this Council for consideration; and
WHEREAS, said Council has duly considered said report and each and every part
thereof, and finds that each and every part of said report is sufficient;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDERED, PURSUANT
TO CHAPTER 3, SECTION 22624 OF THE ACT, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 Intention: The City Council hereby declares that it is its intention to seek the Annual
Levy of the Districts pursuant to the Act, over and including the land within the District
boundaries, and to levy and collect assessments on all such land to pay the annual costs of the
improvements. The City Council finds that the public's best interest requires such levy and
collection.
Section 2 District Boundaries: The boundaries of the District are described as the boundaries
previously defined in the formation documents of the original District, within the boundaries of
the City of Dublin, within the County of Alameda, State of California.
Section 3 Description of Improvements: The improvements within the District may include
operation, maintenance, acquisition and servicing of street lighting and appurtenant facilities
within the boundaries of the District. Services provided include all necessary service,
operations, administration and maintenance required to keep the improvements in a
satisfactory operating condition.
Section 4 Proposed Assessment Amounts: For Fiscal Year 2015-2016, the proposed
assessments are outlined in the Engineer's Report which details any changes or increases in
the annual assessment.
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Section 5 Public Hearing(s): The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a Public
Hearing annually concerning the levy of assessments for the District in accordance with
Chapter 3, Section 22626 of the Act.
Section 6 Notice: The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of said hearing to all
property owners in the District by causing the publishing of this Resolution once a week in a
local newspaper published and circulated in the City, for two consecutive weeks not less than
ten (10) days before the date of the Public Hearing, and by posting a copy of this Resolution in
official posting locations customarily used by the City Council for the posting of notices. Any
interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the
Public Hearing, or, having previously filed a protest, may file a written withdrawal of that
protest. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection and a protest by a property owner
shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by such property owner. At
the Public Hearing, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be
heard.
Section 7 Notice of Public Hearing: Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on these
matters will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as feasible in the City Council Chambers, located at 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin.
Section 8 The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of such hearing as
provided by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2015, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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