HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2008-96RESOLUTION NO. 2008-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LODI, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
LODI CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 2003-1 FOR FISCALYEAR 2008-09
WHEREAS, the Council previously completed its proceedings in accordance with
and pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 7972,Part 2, Division 75, of the
California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 22500) ("Act") to
establish the Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance District No. 2003-1
("Assessment District'); and
WHEREAS, the City has retained NBS Government Finance Group, DBS NBS,
for the purpose of assisting with the annual levy of the Assessment District and to
prepare and file an Annual Report in accordancewith 522567 of the Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY
THE COUNCIL, AS FOLLOWS:
Intention: The Council hereby declares its intention to levy and collect
assessments within the Assessment District to pay the costs of the
Improvements for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2008 and ending
June 30, 2009. The Council finds that the public's best interest requires
such action.
2. Improvements: The Improvements include, but are not limited to: street
parkway trees, public park land, shrubs, plants and trees, landscaping,
irrigation and drainage systems, maintenance of pedestrian walkways,
graffiti removal, maintenance and rebuilding of masonry walls and
associated appurtenances within the public right-of-ways or specific
easements. Services provided include all necessary service, operations,
administration, and maintenance required to keep the improvements in a
healthy, vigorous, and satisfactory condition.
3. Assessment District Boundaries: The boundaries of the Assessment
District are as shown by the assessment diagram filed in the offices of the
City Clerk, which map is made a part hereof by reference.
4. Annual Report: Reference is made to the Annual Report prepared by
NBS, on file with the City Clerk, for a full and detailed description of the
improvements, the boundaries of the Assessment District and the zones
therein and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels
of land within the Assessment District.
5. Notice of Public Hearing: The Council hereby declares its intention to
conduct a Public Hearing concerning the levy of assessments in
accordance with §22629 of the Act. All objections to the assessment, if
any, will be considered by the Council. The Public Hearing will be held on
Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as is
feasible, in the Council Chambers located at 305 West Pine Street, Lodi,
CA, 95240. The Council further orders the City Clerk to publish notice of
this resolution in accordance with 922626 of the Act.
g. Increase of Assessment: The maximum assessment is not proposed to
increase from the previous year above that previously approved by the
property owners (as "increased assessment" is defined in 954954.6 of the
Government Code).
Dated: May 21, 2008
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hereby certify that Resolution No. 2008-96 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 21, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Katzakian, and
Mayor Mounce
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS— Hitchcock
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None
RANDI JOHL
City Clerk