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Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Approving the Engineer's Report, Confirming Diagram and Assessment, and Ordering the Levy of Assessments, Maintenance Assessment District 01-1 (Marina Cove). (Public Works 276)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2002, the City Council established the Maintenance Assessment District 01-1. The purpose of this assessment district (District) is to provide maintenance for the sidewalks, landscaping, and the City of Alameda (City) park in the Marina Cove development.
To levy next fiscal year's assessments, the City is required to follow a prescribed legal process to prepare the annual Engineer’s Report (Report). This annual process began in February with the City Council’s appointment of an engineer-of-work and an attorney-of-record for the District. Then, a draft Report outlining the proposed budgets and assessments for the coming year was preliminarily approved by the City Council on April 16, 2019. At that time, a June 4 public hearing date was also set to consider the annual levy and collection of assessments in the District. After the public hearing, the City Council will consider approving the assessments for the following year.
BACKGROUND
On February 19, 2019, in accordance with the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, the City Council appointed an engineer and an attorney for the annual proceedings associated with the Maintenance Assessment District (MAD) 01-1 in Marina Cove, and authorized the preparation of the Engineer's Report. On April 16, 2019, the City Council preliminarily approved the Engineer's Report, declared an intention to order levy and collection of Marina Cove assessments, and set a public hearing for June 4, 2019.
DISCUSSION
This Marina Cove Assessment District funds the maintenance of street trees, medians, sidewalks, pathways, irrigation, lighting, and the associated utilities. This includes maintenance costs of Marina Cove Park. The Report (Exhibit 2), was prepared by NBS Government Finance Group, a consultant specializing in assessment districts, in accordance with Section 22565 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code. The Report includes an estimated annual budget to maintain the public improvements within the District.
When the District was established, an automatic Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase was pre-approved. Accordingly, the assessments will increase by 3.52%, which is the CPI for the Bay Area for the year ending February 2019.
Staff proposes that the City Council adopt a resolution to approve the Engineer’s Report, confirm the diagram and assessment, and order the levy of assessments in Marina Cove’s MAD. A copy of the Engineer’s Report is attached.
ALTERNATIVES
• Approve the Engineer’s Report and levying assessments for the coming year.
• Reduce the budget prior to approving the levy of assessments.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The District was created to maintain public improvements associated with the Marina Cove development. Funds not expended in a fiscal year remain within the District (Fund 276) and may be used for future expenses. The total cost to maintain Marina Cove, including both parks and public right of way, is estimated at $131,000 when including Park Maintenance 0.5 FTE and city cost allocation. Since the district levy is at its maximum assessment, the remainder of costs must be funded by the reserve, General Fund or a combination. This will be addressed in the City Manager’s budget recommendation.
MUNICIPAL CODE/POLICY DOCUMENT CROSS REFERENCE
This action does not affect the Alameda Municipal Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, Maintenance of Existing Facilities.
CLIMATE IMPACTS
Maintenance activities supported by these assessments can counter potential, near-term, negative impacts of climate change. The removal of litter and debris from public areas and thus the municipal storm drainage system will assist with providing better storm drainage and decreasing the risk of local flooding, results that improve local resiliency to potential climate change.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution approving the Engineer's Report, confirming diagram and assessment, and ordering the levy of assessments, Maintenance Assessment District 01-1 (Marina Cove).
CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager recommends approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Liam Garland, Public Works Director
By,
Liz Acord, Public Works Coordinator
Financial Impact section reviewed,
Elena Adair, Finance Director
Exhibits:
1. District Map
2. Engineer's Report