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Adoption of Resolution Appointing an Engineer-of-Work and an Attorney-of-Record for Maintenance Assessment District 01-1 (Marina Cove).
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 27741530)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2002, the City Council established the Marina Cove Maintenance Assessment District 01-1 (District). The purpose of this Special Financing District is to provide maintenance for certain public areas in the Marina Cove development.
To levy the next fiscal year's assessments, the City of Alameda (City) is required to follow a prescribed legal process to prepare the annual Engineer's Report. This annual process begins in March, with the City's appointment of an Engineer-of-Work and an Attorney-of-Record for the District. Next, a draft Engineer's Report outlining the proposed budgets and assessments for the coming year is prepared and brought to 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, 2002, the City Council established the District. The purpose of this assessment district is to provide maintenance for the City park, sidewalks, and landscaping in the Marina Cove development (Exhibit 1).
To levy 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-of-work and an attorney-of-record for the District. It culminates in a public hearing in June in which the City Council approves assessments for the following year.
DISCUSSION
The City must appoint an Engineer-of-Work for preparation of the assess...
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