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SUMMARY: Public Hearing to Determine the Election Results For or Against a Proposed Assessment Increase for the Island City Landscape and Lighting District 84-2, Zone 4 and Adoption of a Resolution Imposing the Appropriate Assessment in Light of the Election Results
Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Confirming the Ballot Results to Determine Whether a Majority Protest Exists in the Proceedings to Increase Assessments in Island City Landscape and Lighting District 84-2, Zone 4 (Park Street); and Adoption of Resolution Confirming the Ballot Results and Providing for No Majority Protest and the Levy of an Annual Assessment in Island City Landscape and Lighting District 84-2, Zone 4 (Park Street). (Public Works 275)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Elizabeth D. Warmerdam, Interim City Manager
Re: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Confirming the Ballot Results to Determine Whether a Majority Protest Exists in the Proceedings to Increase Assessments in Island City Landscape and Lighting District 84-2, Zone 4 (Park Street); and Adoption of Resolution Confirming the Ballot Results and Providing for No Majority Protest and the Levy of an Annual Assessment in Island City Landscape and Lighting District 84-2, Zone 4 (Park Street)
BACKGROUND
The Island City Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 84-2 (District) began in 1984. Zone 4 of the District covers Park Street from the Park Street Bridge to San Jose Avenue, including some adjacent streets. District assessments in this zone fund enhanced maintenance of the sidewalks, litter cans, and landscaping. These assessments have been unchanged since the early 1990s. Consequently, as costs have increased, the level of maintenance decreased.
In 2013, staff began discussions with the Park Street Business Association (PSBA) to increase assessments to fund improved maintenance. PSBA's Board of Directors unanimously approv...
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