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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2015-97RESOLUTION NO. 2015-97 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LODI CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2003-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/16 WHEREAS, the Council previously completed its proceedings in accordance with and pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 22500) ("Act") to establish the Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1 ("Assessment District"); and WHEREAS, the City has retained NBS for the purpose of assisting with the annual levy of the Assessment District, and to prepare and file an Annual Report, in accordance with §22567 of the Act. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS: 1. Intention: The City 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, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016. The Council finds that the public's best interest requires such action. 2. Improvements: The Improvements include, but are not limited to: turf, shrubs, plants and trees, landscaping, irrigation and drainage systems, graffiti removal, 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, July 15, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as is feasible in the Council Chambers located in the Carnegie Forum, 305 W. Pine Street, Lodi, CA, 95240. The Council further orders the City Clerk to publish notice of this resolution in accordance with §22626 of the Act. 6. 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 §54954.6 of the Government Code). Dated: June 17, 2015 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2015-97 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a special meeting held June 17, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Kuehne, Mounce, Nakanishi, and Mayor Johnson NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None PAMELA M. FARRIS Deputy City Clerk 2015-97