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Adoption of Resolution Appointing an Engineer-of-Work and an Attorney-of-Record for Island City Landscaping and Lighting District 84-2 (Various Locations Throughout the City).
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Public Works 27641530)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 1984, the City Council established the Island City Landscaping and Lighting District 84-2 (District). The purpose of this Special Financing District is to provide enhanced maintenance in the public areas of the District's six zones throughout the City of Alameda (City).
To levy the next fiscal year's assessments, the City is required to follow a prescribed legal process to prepare the annual Engineer's Report. This annual process begins with the City's appointment of an engineer and an attorney for the assessment district. Next, a draft Engineer's Report outlining the proposed budgets and assessments for the coming year is prepared and brought to the City Council for preliminary approval in May, and at that time, a public hearing will be set for June. After the public hearing, the City Council will consider approving the assessments for the following year.
BACKGROUND
On June 7, 1984, the City Council established the District. The purpose of this assessment district is to provide enhanced maintenance in certain business or neighborhood zones throughout the City. This work, which varies among the zones in the District, includes regular litter collection, landscape maintenance of the medians and planters, and sidewalk cleaning.
To levy the next fiscal year's assessments, the City is required to follow a prescribed legal process. This annual process begins with the City's appointment of an engineer and an attorney for the District. It culminat...
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