| | | | | | | | Agenda Item - 2.f.
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
| To: | Scott C. Stiles
| From: | William E. Murray
| | Dept.: | City Manager
| Dept.: | Public Works
| | Subject: | Approval of Fiscal Year 2020-21 Downtown Assessment District No. 1 Budget; adoption of Resolution for: Initiating Proceedings for the Levying of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2020-21; approving the Engineer’s Report; and adoption of a Resolution of Intention fixing a time and date for a public hearing. (Action Item) | Date: | 5/26/2020 |
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| | | | | | | | OBJECTIVE
For the City Council to (1) approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget for the Downtown Assessment District (District) No. 1; (2) Adopt a Resolution initiating proceedings for the levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2020-21; (3) Adopt a Resolution approving the Engineer’s Report; and (4) Adopt a Resolution of Intention fixing a time and date for the public hearing. |
| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND
In 1977, the City Council formed the District per the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (Act). Through an annual assessment, the District funds the construction and maintenance of special public improvements along Main Street such as planters, sidewalks, and streetlights. The Act requires that the City Council initiate the proceedings for the annual levy of assessments. To comply with these requirements, the following actions need to take place:
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Step No.
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Required Action
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Attachment
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Approve FY 2020-21 District Budget
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Attachment No. 1
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Adopt a Resolution Initiating Procedures for Levying Assessment (describes improvements and orders an Engineer’s Report, includes final Engineer’s Report)
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Attachment No. 2 & 3
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Adopt Resolution approving the Engineer’s Report
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Attachment No. 3
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Adopt Resolution of Intention (announces intention to levy and collect assessments and fixes time and date for a public hearing)
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Attachment No. 4
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| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
On March 12, 2020, the Downtown Commission approved the District's FY 20-21 Budget and is hereby submitting it to City Council for review and adoption (Step No. 1). Total expenses for FY 2020-21 are $36,532. The proposed assessment reflects no increase from the previous year and remains at $19.92 per linear-foot, which is equivalent to a $498 levy for the typical 25-foot storefront on Main Street.
Step No. 2 adopts a Resolution initiating proceedings for the annual assessment, describing the public improvements, and ordering the City Engineer to prepare and file a report for the District. Step No. 3 adopts a Resolution approving the attached Engineer’s Report. The report provides a description of public improvements and lists the associated costs for operating the District. Step No. 4 adopts a Resolution of Intention to levy and collect assessments and sets the Public Hearing for June 9, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund. The beginning fund balance for the District is estimated at $91,681, with an estimated FY 2020-21 assessment revenue of $27,200 and total FY 2020-21 expenses of $36,532. |
| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
- Approve the proposed Budget for the Downtown Assessment District No. 1 for FY 2020-21;
- Adopt the attached Resolution initiating proceedings for the Downtown Assessment District No. 1, and direct the Engineer to prepare the required report;
- Adopt the attached Resolution approving the Engineer’s Report for the Downtown Assessment District No. 1; and
- Adopt the attached Resolution of Intention to levy and collect assessments for the Downtown Assessment District No. 1, and set a public hearing for June 9, 2020, at 6:30 p.m.
By: Ana V. Neal
Sr. Administrative Analyst
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