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Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Report, Declaring the Intention to Order the Levy of Annual Assessments therein, and Setting the Date, Time, and Place for the Public Hearing to be Monday, June 8, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers for Landscape Maintenance District Number 1.
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City of Culver City, California
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Engineer’s
Report for the Landscape Maintenance District Number 1 (LMD#1) - Fiscal Year
2015/2016;declaring its Intention to Order the Levy of Annual Assessments for
Fiscal Year 2015/2016; and setting a Public Hearing for June 8, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in
the Mike Balkman Council Chambers.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
LMD#1 consists of homes in Studio Estates and was created for the purpose of
providing on-going maintenance of landscaping located in the area between the
sidewalk and wall adjacent to Culver Boulevard and Elenda Street. The assessment
includes costs for providing complete maintenance, administration, and preparation
of the annual Engineer’s Report.
Pursuant to a Resolution adopted by the City Council on Monday, April 13, 2015, the
Public Works Director/City Engineer has prepared the Engineer’s Report for LMD #1
and filed said Report with the City Clerk. A copy of the Engineer’s report is attached
to this report for consideration by the City Council.
For Fiscal Year 2015/2016, staff is recommending no increase in the assessment
levy.
This evening, the City Council is asked to adopt a resolution (1) approving the
Engineer’s Report, (2) declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect
Meeting Date: 05/11/2015 Item Number: C-15
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Engineer’s
Report, Declaring the Intention to Order the Levy of Annual Assessments therein,
and Setting the Date, Time, and Place for the Public Hearing to be Monday, June 8,
2015 at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers for Landscape Maintenance District
Number 1
Contact Person/Dept.: Mate Gaspar/PW Phone Number: 310-253-5602
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date: _______________
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Agenda and Meetings – City Council (05/06/2015)
Department Approval:
Charles D. Herbertson (05/04/15)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (05/04/15)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (05/05/15)
City Manager Approval:
John M. Nachbar (05/06/15) City of Culver City, California
Agenda Item Report
assessments for the upcoming fiscal year; and (3) setting the time and place for the
public hearing as required by Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) Section
15.01.070.
Should the City Council adopt the proposed resolution, pursuant to Section
15.01.070.G of the CCMC, the City Clerk shall give notice of the public hearing by
causing the Resolution of Intention to be published at least 10 days prior to the date
of the hearing. The public hearing is scheduled for June 8, 2015.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
A detailed analysis of the District revenues and expenses is contained in the
Engineer’s Report. The District is estimated to be operating at an operating deficit of
$2,439 for Fiscal Year 2015/2016, even after a proposed 30% reduction in irrigation.
Therefore, Staff proposes to reduce the irrigation by 50% to bring the costs of the
District near or at the same level as the revenue amount. The City Manager
administratively approved $25,000 from the General Fund Appropriated Reserve for
new drought tolerant plants. These new plants should help achieve the goal of 30%
to 50% reduction in irrigation.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Engineer’s Report
2. Proposed Resolution
MOTION:
That the City Council:
Adopt a Resolution (1) approving the Engineer’s Report, (2) declaring the City
Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments for the Landscape
Maintenance District Number 1- Fiscal Year 2015/2016, and (3) setting the time,
date, and place for a Public Hearing for June 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mike
Balkman Council Chambers.