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AGENDA MEMO
DATE:
April 22, 2008
TO:
Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Office of the City Manager
By: Brian Ragland, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT,
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121, FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
1.
APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR ASSESSMENTS WITHIN
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009;
and
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
2.
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENTS WITHIN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009
; and
3. Set a pubic hearing for June 10, 2008, to consider setting assessments for street
lighting and landscaping operations and maintenance.
DISCUSSION:
There are currently 6,227 street lights in the City of Downey which provide illumination
for traffic and pedestrian safety. Of the total, 1,436 street lights are owned by the City of
Downey, 57 are owned by the State, 67 are shared with other cities, and 4,667 are
owned by the Southern California Edison Company (SCE). The cost for maintaining
and servicing the street lights and traffic signals is paid from a combination of
assessments on individual parcels under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972
(Act), as well as revenues from general property taxes.
Funding for on-street landscaping maintenance is also paid from direct assessments
under the same Act. This assessment provides funds for tree trimming, tree removals
and other landscaping maintenance along the parkways and medians of public streets
in the City of Downey.
During the last fiscal year a total of thirty-six residential and commercial properties were
added to the District in conjunction with development projects. Over fifteen acres of
commercial properties were added during 2007/2008, expanding Zone II by 2.6%.
For purposes of calculating assessments, the District is divided into seven zones. A
summary of the zones, including the maximum assessment rate for individual parcels, is
provided in Table 1.
CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA
Mayor and Members of the City Council
Lighting & Landscaping District
April 22, 2008
Page 2
Table 1 - Summary of Zones
Funding
Zone Description Lights Maximum Assessment
Sources
I. Lighting of public roadways 2,351 General $21.41/du (1-20 units)
adjacent to residential properties, Property Tax; $10.70/du (21-60)
but not including motels and Direct $5.35/du (61-109)
hotels. Assessment $2.68/du (110-460)
II. Lighting of public roadways 1,648 General $114.90/10 ksf
adjacent to commercial and Property Tax; (1-200 ksf)
industrial properties. Direct $38.30/10 ksf
Assessment (200 ksf+)
Residential:
III. Lighting of public roadways at 2,065 Direct
intersections, including traffic Lights Assessment $18 .80/du (1-4 units)
signals, throughout the City. 111 $11.28/du (5+)
Commercial/Industrial:
Signals
4 $37.35/10 ksf
Beacons
IV. For installation of new lighting in N/A General Varies by Location
Zones I and II as requested by Property Tax;
petition. Direct
Assessment
V. Lighting of public roadways 23 General $21.28/10 ksf
adjacent to Regional Shopping Property Tax;
Center Direct
Assessment
VI. Lighting of public roadways 35 General $45.57/10 ksf
adjacent to commercial properties Property Tax;
on the north side of Firestone Direct
Blvd. from Old River School Road Assessment
to the West City Limit, and on the
south side of Firestone Blvd. from
250 feet west of Arnett St. to the
West City Limit.
Residential:
L. Tree trimming and removals on N/A Direct
public streets and right-of-way. Assessment $7.32/du (1-4 units)
$4.40/du (5+)
Commercial/Industrial:
$14.10/10 ksf
ksf = 1,000 square feet; du = dwelling unit, N/A = Not Applicable
Mayor and Members of the City Council
Lighting & Landscaping District
April 22, 2008
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ELECTRICITY RATES:
Energy charges are a combination of SCE charges and Department of Water
Resources charges. SCE utilizes a “LS” rate schedule for street lights, with rates for
SCE-owned lights (LS-1) higher than City-owned lights (LS-2 & LS-3). SCE utilizes
“TC-1” and “OL-1” rate schedules for traffic control signals and signs. SCE has
provided the City with rate changes for FY 2008/2009, summarized below in Table 2.
Table 2 - Summary of Energy Charge (cents/kilowatt-hour)
FY 2007/2008 FY 2008/2009 % Increase
Actual Estimated
17.7 18.7 5.4
Street Lights(LS-1, -2, and -3)
13.2 13.9 5.4
Traffic Lights (TC-1 and OL-1)
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE COSTS:
As indicated in Table 3, the estimated cost for operating and maintaining the street
lighting and landscaping in all seven zones for FY 2008/2009 is $1,488,914, an $82,961
increase over the year end projected cost of $1,405,953 for FY 2007/2008. During FY
2008/2009 construction of approximately 55 lights within Downey Landing on
Congressman Steve Horn Way and Ardis Avenue, the installation of approximately 100
street and pedestrian lighting associated with the Lakewood Boulevard Improvements
Project between Meadow Road and Gardendale Street, plus other development
projects will increase electrical and maintenance costs for Zones I and II. Current and
anticipated SCE energy rates are incorporated into the FY 2008/2009 cost estimates for
all lighting zones. Table 3 also provides historical estimates of expenses by zone.
Table 3 - Expenditure History
FY 2008-09 FY 2007-08 FY 2006-07 FY 2005-06 FY 2004-05
Estimated Budget Actual Actual Actual
Zone I
$ 292,702 $ 277,706 $ 261,987 $ 247,454 $ 250,113
Zone II
$ 240,126 $ 227,824 $ 214,928 $ 166,803 $ 175,907
Zone III
$ 683,430 $ 648,416 $ 611,713 $ 519,323 $ 622,408
Zone IV
$ 587 $ 557 $ 525 $ 525 $ 840
Zone V
$ 4,754 $ 4,510 $ 4,255 $ 2,101 $ 2,682
Zone VI
$ 7,315 $ 6,940 $ 6,547 $ 5,695 $ 5,722
Zone L
$ 260,000 $ 240,000 $ 241,153 $ 283,068 $ 320,815
Total
$ 1,488,914 $ 1,405,953 $ 1,341,108 $ 1,224,969 $ 1,378,487
Mayor and Members of the City Council
Lighting & Landscaping District
April 22, 2008
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ASSESSMENT RATES:
The assessment rates can be adjusted up or down on an annual basis as long as the
rates do not exceed the maximum established rates. The adjustments are made to
ensure adequate funding to cover anticipated costs.
Since FY 2000-2001, a number of assessment rate increases and decreases have been
made. A history of the rates since FY 2000-2001, as well as the proposed rates and the
full assessments for the seven zones are presented in Table 4.
Costs to operate and maintain the District will increase for FY 2008/2009. With funds
from additional sources (general property taxes and interest income) and additional
properties joining the District, adequate fund reserves can be maintained for Zones I, III,
IV, and V without increasing current assessment rate levels (see Table 5).
For residential Zone I, general property taxes allocated to this zone currently exceed
annual expenditures, therefore the rates can remain at zero while a funding reserve is
maintained.
The commercial properties contributing to Zone II has been increased significantly, with
fifteen acres of commercial properties added during the last fiscal year (rates are linked
to parcel square footages). This contributes to a reduction in rates to the lowest since
FY 2004/2005, while the City still maintains an adequate funding reserve.
For Zone VI, the rate was adjusted 3 percent higher to maintain an adequate funding
reserve.
For Zone L, with hundreds of trees planted as part of recent widening, median, and
sidewalk projects on major streets (Lakewood Boulevard, Imperial Highway, Downey
Avenue, Paramount Boulevard, etc.) landscaping costs will continue to increase
accordingly. As of June 30, 2008 a negative balance of $101,180 is anticipated (see
Table 5). At this time both, residential and commercial properties are charged the
maximum set rate. FY 2008/2009 costs for trimming, removal, installation of trees and
landscape maintenance on public right-of-way are projected to leave this fund with a
negative balance. Therefore, to restore the Zone L reserve in the future, the maximum
set rate and/or the property tax allocation to this zone would need to increase.
A more detailed summary of the funding breakdown, operational cost, and fund
balances is provided in the Engineer’s Report.
SETTING ASSESSMENT RATES:
Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, the City collects assessments for
lighting improvements and maintenance, traffic signal maintenance, and landscaping
maintenance of public trees on City streets and right-of-ways. Direct assessments are
distributed based on the special benefit each property receives. Since streets provide
Mayor and Members of the City Council
Lighting & Landscaping District
April 22, 2008
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vehicular and pedestrian access to properties, the special benefit is apportioned based
on the amount of these trips generated by each parcel.
The California Streets and Highways Code requires the City Council to adopt
resolutions and hold a public hearing each year to set the assessment rates for the
various zones within the Lighting and Landscaping District for the ensuing year. From
these rates, assessments are calculated and levied against the properties in the District.
The City coordinates with the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller’s Office to include
applicable assessments and adjustments on property tax bills.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
To pay for the FY 2008/2009 expenses, it is estimated that the District will use $582,000
in general property tax funds designated specifically for street-light maintenance,
$64,750 in interest earned from reserves in the Street Lighting Fund, and $1,021,878
from the direct assessments. Table 5 provides a summary of the funding sources and
estimated costs at the end of FY 2007/2008 and the projected costs for FY 2008/2009.
Although other sources of revenue will continue to be used to pay for expenditures in
the District, none of the proposed collections will exceed the maximum assessment
rates.
Mayor and Members of the City Council
Lighting & Landscaping District
April 22, 2008
Page 6
Table 4
History of Assessment Collection Rates by Fiscal Year
ASSESSMENT 08/09
07/08 06/07 05/06 04/05 03/04 02/03 01/02 00/01 MAX.
ZONES (Prop.)
Zone I
1-20 units
($/DU)
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5.82 $0.00 $0.00 $21.41
21-60 units
($/DU) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2.91 $0.00 $0.00 $10.70
61-109 units
($/DU) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1.46 $0.00 $0.00 $5.35
110-460 units
($/DU) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.73 $0.00 $0.00 $2.68
Zone II
1-200,000 s.f.
($/10ksf) $37.10 $46.50 $54.31 $45.26 $36.31 $45.26 $68.46 $45.26 $13.09 114.90
200,001+ s.f.
($/10ksf) $12.37 $15.55 $18.17 $15.14 $12.10 $15.14 $22.82 $15.14 $4.36 $38.30
Zone III
1-4 units
($/DU) $18.80 $18.80 $18.80 $18.80 $18.80 $14.30 $18.80 $18.80 $18.80 $18.80
5+ units ($/DU) $11.28 $11.28 $11.28 $11.28 $11.28 $8.58 $11.28 $11.28 $11.28 $11.28
all sizes
($/10ksf) $37.35 $37.35 $37.35 $37.35 $37.35 $28.39 $37.35 $37.35 $36.21 $37.35
Zone IV (N/A)
Zone V
all sizes
($/10ksf) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $21.28
Zone VI
all sizes
($/10ksf) $45.47 $44.20 $44.20 $44.20 $44.20 $45.47 $44.20 $45.47 $21.76 $45.47
Zone L
1-4 units
($/DU) $7.32 $7.32 $7.32 $7.32 $7.32 $7.32 $7.32 $7.32 $7.32 $7.32
5+ units ($/DU) $4.40 $4.40 $4.40 $4.40 $4.40 $4.40 $4.40 $4.40 $4.40 $4.40
all sizes
($/10ksf) $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10
Prop. = proposed, DU = dwelling unit, , s.f. = square feet, ksf = thousand square feet
Mayor and Members of the City Council
Lighting & Landscaping District
April 22, 2008
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Table 5 – FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Zone I Zone II Zone III Zone IV Zone V Zone VI Zone L Total
BALANCE
AS OF $935,929 $326,526 $377,504 $159,672 $59,525 $3,824 ($115,880) $1,747,100
6/30/07
FY
2007/2008
Interest
$34,800 $12,200 $14,000 $3,700 $2,300 $200 ($4,300) $62,900
Earned
Property Tax $427,503 $123,674 $0 $17,494 $6,532 $0 $0 $575,203
Funds
$1,398,232 $462,400 $391,504 $180,866 $68,357 $4,024 ($120,180) $2,385,203
Available
Assessment
$0 $98,000 $670,000 $1,500 $0 $8,400 $259,000 $1,036,900
Revenue
Funds +
$1,398,232 $560,400 $1,061,504 $182,366 $68,357 $12,424 $138,820 $3,422,103
Assessment
Expenditures $277,706 $227,824 $648,416 $557 $4,510 $6,940 $240,000 $1,405,953
BALANCE
AS OF
$1,120,526 $332,576 $413,088 $181,809 $63,847 $5,484 ($101,180) $2,016,150
6/30/08 -
budgeted
FY
2008/2009
Est. Interest
$35,000 $12,500 $14,500 $4,000 $2,500 $250 ($4,000) $64,750
Earned
Est. Property
$430,000 $125,000 $0 $20,000 $7,000 $0 $0 $582,000
Tax
Est. Funds
$1,585,526 $470,076 $427,588 $205,809 $73,347 $5,734 ($105,180) $2,662,900
Available
Est.
Assessment $0 $79,982 $670,888 $1,500 $0 $8,723 $260,785 $1,021,878
Revenue
Est. Funds +
$1,585,526 $550,058 $1,098,476 $207,309 $73,347 $14,457 $155,605 $3,684,778
Assessment
Budget
Expenditure
$292,702 $240,126 $683,430 $587 $4,754 $7,315 $260,000 $1,488,914
Estimate
BALANCE
AS OF
$1,292,824 $309,932 $415,046 $206,722 $68,593 $7,142 (104,395) $2,195,864
6/30/09 -
estimated
Attachments:
Resolutions (2)
Engineer’s Report
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RESOLUTION NO. 08-_____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING
THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPING DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121, FOR FISCAL YEAR
2008/2009.
WHEREAS,
by said Resolution No. 08-7043, the City Council ordered the Engineer to
prepare a report in accordance with Section 22565 of the California Streets and Highway Code;
and
WHEREAS,
the City Clerk has submitted the report to the City Council and the City
Council has now reviewed and examined the report as so submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
The report prepared by the Engineer pursuant to Resolution No. 08-7043,
and filed with the City Clerk on the _____ day of ________, 2008, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED
this day of April, 2008.
_________________________________________
DAVID R. GAFIN, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________________
KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY
that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the day of April, 2008, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Member:
ABSENT: Council Member:
ABSTAIN: Council Member:
_________________________________________
KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 08-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING
DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009.
WHEREAS,
the City Council by Resolution No. 08-____, proposed to levy and collect
assessments within the Lighting and Landscaping District, Assessment District 121 (District)
pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2, Division 15 of
the California Streets and Highways Code; and
WHEREAS,
by said Resolution No. 08-7043, the City ordered the Engineer to file a
report for the District for the Fiscal Year 2008/2009 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972 per Section 22565 of the California Streets and Highways Code; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
That in order to maintain and service street lighting facilities and on-street
and public facilities landscaping within the District for Fiscal Year 2008/2009, it is the intention of
the City Council of the City of Downey to levy and collect assessments pursuant to the
provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 of Division 15 of said Code).
SECTION 2.
That the maintenance and servicing of the public lighting facilities in, on
and along public streets and places within the District will be, in the opinion of the City Council
of the City of Downey, to the benefit of the assessable properties within the District. Assessable
properties are those within the District that have been annexed into the District by previous
resolutions caused by voluntary installation of street lights and by requirements of various
planning cases or Section 8002 of the Downey Municipal Code.
SECTION 3.
That the maintenance and servicing of the landscaping in, on and along
public streets and places within the District will be, in the opinion of the City Council of the City
of Downey, to the benefit of the assessable properties within the District. Assessable properties
are those within the District known as Zone III.
SECTION 4.
That reference hereby is made to the report of the Engineer on file with the
City Clerk and available for public inspection, of the proposed assessments upon assessable
lots and parcels of land within the District, including changes from the previous fiscal year's
assessment and assessable lots.
SECTION 5.
That assessments for all zones will be less than, or equal to, the maximum
assessments.
SECTION 6.
Notice is hereby given that on June 10, 2008, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council
Chambers of Downey City Hall located at 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, all
interested persons may appear before the City Council and be heard concerning the services to
be performed, the proposed assessment and all other matters relating thereto.
Protests must be in writing and must be filed with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of
the hearing. Any such protest shall state all grounds of the objection, and if filed by the property
owner, shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property.
RESOLUTION NO.
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SECTION 7.
The City Clerk shall cause notice of the hearing to be given by causing the
Resolution of Intention to be published, posted and mailed in the manner required by Part 2 of
Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code.
SECTION 8.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED
this day of April, 2008.
_________________________________________
DAVID R. GAFIN, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________________
KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY
that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the day of April, 2008, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Member:
ABSENT: Council Member:
ABSTAIN: Council Member:
_________________________________________
KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk
City of Downey
Engineer’s Report
Lighting and Landscaping District
Assessment District No. 121
Assessment Levy 2008/2009
April 22, 2008
Department of Public Works Engineering Division
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description Page
Introduction 3
Purpose 3
Plans and Specifications 3
Diagram of District 3
Zones 4
Estimate of Cost 5
Assessment Levy (Appendix A)
A-1: Zone I – Residential 6
A-2: Zone II – Commercial 7
A-3: Zone III – Safety Lights and Traffic Signals 8
A-4: Zone IV – Petition Installation 10
A-5: Zone V – Regional Shopping Center 11
A-6: Zone VI – Commercial West Firestone Boulevard 12
A-7: Zone L – On-Street and Facility Landscaping 13
Financial Summary (Appendix B) 14
Properties Added (Appendix C) 15
INTRODUCTION:
This Engineer’s Report for the Lighting and Landscaping District, Assessment District
121 (A.D. 121) is prepared for filing in accordance with Division 15, Part 2, Chapter 3 of
the California Streets and Highways Code, as amended by 1992 legislation (S.B. 1977)
and California Proposition 218.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this report is to identify the nature, location, and extent of street lighting
and landscaping improvements and maintenance to be considered. Estimated costs
and proposed apportionment to accomplish the levy of annual street lighting and
landscaping assessments are given for Fiscal Year 2008/2009.
LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE:
Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, the City collects assessments for
lighting improvements and maintenance. The design of traffic signal equipment is
pursuant to applicable State of California and Los Angeles County Standard Plans and
Specifications. The plans and specifications used to design the street lighting
equipment are pursuant to the Illuminating Engineering Society for street lighting.
DIAGRAM OF DISTRICT:
Plan No. A.D. 121-B (Plan) of A.D. 121 is on file in the office of the City Clerk showing
the exterior boundary of the District and the boundaries of each zone within the District.
By reference, said Plan is made part of this Report. The lines and dimensions of each
parcel of land within the District are shown in the County Assessor's Maps on file at the
Downey City Hall. Each parcel is designated by its corresponding book, page, and
parcel number as shown in the Los Angeles County Assessor's maps and data rolls.
Parcels owned by public agencies are also assessed according to the same rate
structure. All properties in Zone III are also in Zone L. Properties added to the District
boundaries during fiscal year 2007/2008 are listed in Appendix C of the Report.
ZONES:
The application of these standards are used to conform to the adjacent land use
grouped by individual zones and City account numbers as follows:
Zone I:Residential Account 23-4-5511
For lighting of public roadways adjacent to residential properties, including
apartments and condominiums, but not including motels or hotels. For energy
and maintenance, including replacement of damaged or obsolete lights, and
administrative costs.
Zone II:Commercial Account 23-4-5512
For lighting of public roadways adjacent to commercial and industrial properties.
For energy and maintenance, including replacement of damaged or obsolete
lights, and administrative costs.
Zone III:Safety Lighting and Traffic Signals Account 23-4-5513
For lighting of public roadways at intersections throughout the City and adjacent
to City, County, State, and Federal public lands, freeway corridor security
lighting, and freeway frontage roadways, not including on/off ramps.
For traffic signals on City streets, including the City's share of costs per
agreements with L.A. County, CalTrans or neighboring cities for traffic signals at
shared intersections.
For energy and maintenance costs, including replacement of damaged or
obsolete signals and lights, installation of new signals and lighting, and
administrative costs.
Zone IV: Petition Installations Account 23-4-5514
For installation of new lighting within Zones I and II, requested by petition of the
majority of property owners within a specific area, and administrative costs.
Energy and maintenance costs for lights installed under this Zone are paid from
either Zone I or II, as determined by property use.
Zone V: Regional Shopping Center Account 23-4-5515
For lighting of public roadways adjacent to the Stonewood Regional Shopping
Center. For energy and maintenance, including replacement of damaged lights,
and administrative costs.
Zone VI: Commercial (West Firestone Boulevard) Account 23-4-5516
For lighting of public roadways adjacent to the commercial properties along the
north side of Firestone Boulevard from Old River School Road to the west City
limits, and the south side of Firestone Boulevard from approximately 250 feet
west of Arnett Street to the west City limits. For energy and maintenance,
including replacement of damaged lights and administrative costs.
Zone L: On-street Landscaping Account 23-4-5517
For tree trimming and removals and other landscaping maintenance along the
parkways and medians of public street rights-of-way, including administrative
costs.
ESTIMATE OF COST:
The estimated cost of installing, maintaining, and servicing all existing and proposed
improvements, including all administrative costs for Fiscal Year 2008/2009 is
$1,488,914$1,021,878.
. The total direct assessment levy for A.D. 121 is Additional
$582,000
revenues from general property taxes and interest income are estimated at
$64,750
and respectively. Any remaining costs in individual zones are paid from
reserves.
Appendices “A-1” through “A-7” provide details of the assessment rates for each Zone.
Appendix “B” is a summary of the estimated income and expenses by Zone.
____________________________________________ _________________
Brian Ragland, Director of Public Works Date
APPENDIX A-1
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT
ZONE I - RESIDENTIAL
$0.00 TO BE ASSESSED
Direct assessments in Zone I are distributed based on the special benefit each property
receives. Streets within this zone have been improved with mid-block lighting. Since
streets provide vehicular and pedestrian access to properties, the special benefit is
apportioned based on the amount of these trips generated by each parcel. The Institute
of Transportation Engineers has established a standard of trip generation that states
that multiple dwelling units generate less pedestrian and vehicle trips than single family
homes. Therefore, parcels with denser housing are assessed at a lesser rate per
dwelling unit in general proportion to the trips generated. This basis provides an
equitable relationship to the benefit received.
Total
Density (No. of No. of Dwelling Rate Total
D.U. per Parcel) Parcels Units(D.U.) ($/D.U.) Amount
1-20 units 10,798 12,925 $0.00 $0.00
21-60 units 41 1,389 $0.00 $0.00
61-109 units 11 937 $0.00 $0.00
110-460 units 2 658 $0.00 $0.00
Total:
10,852 15,909 $0.00 $0.00
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/D.U.)
Density Maximum
(D.U./Parcel) FY08/09 FY07/08 FY06/07 FY05/06 Rate
1-20 units $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $21.41
21-60 units $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $10.70
61-109 units $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5.35
110-460 units $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2.68
Number of Lights in Zone I
City Owned: 269
SCE Owned: 2,082
Total No. of Lights: 2,351
APPENDIX A-2
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT
ZONE II - INDUSTRIAL / COMMERCIAL
$79,982 TO BE ASSESSED
Direct assessments in Zone II are distributed based on the special benefit each property
receives. Streets within this zone have been improved with mid-block lighting. Since
streets provide vehicular and pedestrian access to commercial properties, the special
benefit is apportioned based on the amount of these trips generated by each parcel.
The Institute of Transportation Engineers has established a standard of trip generation
that states that pedestrian and vehicle trips increase as the square footage of the land
use increases. In general, larger parcels generate more trips. Therefore, every parcel
in this zone is assessed according the land square footage of the parcel. This basis
provides an equitable relationship to the benefit received.
Density (s.f. No. of Total Area Rate
Total Amount
per parcel) Parcels (s.f.) ($/10ksf)
1-200,000 s.f. 696 19,299,050 $37.10 $ 71,599
200,001+ 17 6,776,623 $12.37 $ 8,383
Total:
713 26,075,673 $ 79,982
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/10ksf)
Density Maximum
(s.f./parcel) FY08/09 FY07/08 FY06/07 FY05/06 Rate
1-200,000 s.f. $37.10 $46.50 $54.31 $45.26 $114.90
200,001+ $12.37 $15.55 $18.17 $15.14 $38.30
Number of Lights in Zone II
City Owned: 760
SCE Owned: 888
Total No. of Lights: 1,648
APPENDIX A-3
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT
ZONE III - SAFETY LIGHTS AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS
$670,888 TO BE ASSESSED
Direct assessments in this zone are separated according to the proportion of residential
and commercial properties in the City. Since streets provide vehicular and pedestrian
access to properties, the special benefit is apportioned based on the amount of these
trips generated by each parcel. Since residential and commercial properties generate
different levels of street use, the assessment rates are calculated separately.
Approximately 80% of the City is zoned Residential. The other 20% is commercial,
industrial or other.
RESIDENTIAL (80%) - $532,839 TO BE ASSESSED
Direct assessments in Zone III-Residential are distributed based on the special benefit
each property receives. Parcels are assessed similar to Zone I.
Density (No. of D.U. per Trips per Rate Rate Total
Parcel) Total Units D.U. ($/Trip) ($/D.U.) Amount
1-4 units 22,544 10 $1.88 $18.80 $423,827
5+ units 9,664 6 $1.88 $11.28 $109,010
Total:
32,208 $532,839
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/D.U.)
Density (No. of D.U. per Maximum
Parcel) FY07-08 FY06-07 FY05-06 FY04-05 Rate
1-4 units $18.80 $18.80 $18.80 $18.80 $18.80
5+ units $11.28 $11.28 $11.28 $11.28 $11.28
APPENDIX A-3 (Continued)
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT
ZONE III - SAFETY LIGHTS AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS
COMMERCIAL (20%) - $ 140,553 TO BE ASSESSED
Direct assessments in Zone III-Commercial are distributed based on the special
benefit each property receives. Parcels are assessed similar to Zone II.
Rate Total
Land Area
($/10ksf) Amount
37,631,257 $37.35 $140,553
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/10 ksf)
Maximum
Density (s.f./parcel) FY08/09 FY07/08 FY06/07 FY05/06
Rate
all sizes (s.f.) $37.35 $37.35 $36.21 $36.21 $37.35
Number of Lights in Zone III
State Owned: 57
City-Owned: 316
City-Others 33
(Shared):
SCE Owned: 1,659
Total No. of Lights: 2,065
Number of Traffic Signals in Zone III
City-Owned: 77
City-Others 34
(Shared):
Total: 111
Number of Flashing Beacons in Zone III
City-Owned: 4
City-Others 0
(Shared):
Total: 4
APPENDIX A-4
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT
ZONE IV - PETITION INSTALLATION
SAMPLE PER PETITION AREA
Direct assessments in Zone IV are limited to street light installations only. The
installation costs are divided evenly among the parcels within the annexed area. Each
annexed area is assessed separately.
Edison Cost for one street light served overhead: $ 650
Edison surcharge (28 percent): $ 221
Total Edison: $ 871
City Engineering Design and Overhead: $ 436
Total to install: $ 1,307
Cost per lot (one light serves four lots): $ 1,307 / 4 = $ 326.75
Yearly cost (less than $100 per year): $ 326.75 / 4 years = $ 81.69
APPENDIX A-5
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT
ZONE V - REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER
$ 0.00 TO BE ASSESSED
Direct assessments in Zone V are distributed based on the special benefit to the
Stonewood Regional Shopping Center. Streets adjacent to this zone have been
improved with mid block lighting. Every parcel adjacent to these streets is assessed on
land square footage in the same manner as Zone II.
Rate
Land Area (s.f.) ($/10ksf) Total Amount
2,659,684 $0.00 $0.00
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/10ksf)
Maximum
Density (s.f./parcel) FY07-08 FY06-07 FY05-06 FY04-05 Rate
all sizes (s.f.) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $21.28
Number of Lights in Zone V
City Owned: 10
SCE Owned: 13
Total No. of Lights: 23
APPENDIX A-6
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT
ZONE VI - COMMERCIAL WEST FIRESTONE BL.
$8,723 TO BE ASSESSED
Direct assessments in Zone VI are distributed based on the special benefit to the
properties on Firestone Boulevard (commercial properties on the north side of Firestone
Blvd. from Old River School Road to the West City Limit, and on the south side of
Firestone Blvd. from 250 feet west of Arnett St. to the West City Limit). Streets adjacent
to this zone have been improved with mid block lighting. Every parcel adjacent to these
streets is assessed on land square footage in the same manner as Zone II.
Rate
Land Area (s.f.) ($/10ksf) Total Amount
1,918,383 $45.47 $8,723
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/10ksf)
Density Maximum
(s.f./parcel) FY08/09 FY07/08 FY06/07 FY05/06 Rate
all sizes (s.f.) $45.47 $44.20 $44.20 $44.20 $45.47
Number of Lights in Zone VI
City Owned: 0
SCE Owned: 35
Total No. of Lights: 35
APPENDIX A-7
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT
ZONE L - ON-STREET LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
$260,785 TO BE ASSESSED
Direct assessments in Zone VII are distributed based on the special benefit each
property receives. Parcels are assessed in the same manner as Zone III.
RESIDENTIAL (80%) - $207,725 TO BE ASSESSED
Density (No. of Trips per
Total Units Rate ($/Trip) Rate ($/D.U.) Total Amount
D.U. per Parcel) D.U.
1-4 units 22,564 10 $0.732 $7.32 $165,168
5+ units 9,672 6 $0.732 $4.40 $42,557
Total:
32,236 $207,725
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/D.U.)
Density (No. of Maximum
FY08/09 FY07/08 FY06/07 FY05/06
D.U. per Parcel) Rate
1-4 units $7.32 $7.32 $7.32 $7.32 $7.32
5+ units $4.40 $4.40 $4.40 $4.40 $4.40
COMMERCIAL (20%) - $53,060 TO BE ASSESSED
Rate
Land Area Total Amount
($/10ksf)
37,631,257 $14.10 $53,060
ASSESSMENT RATE ($/10 ksf)
Density Maximum
FY08/09 FY07/08 FY06/07 FY05/06
(s.f./parcel) Rate
all sizes (s.f.) $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10 $14.10
APPENDIX B
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Zone I Zone II Zone III Zone IV Zone V Zone VI Zone L Total
BALANCE
AS OF $935,929 $326,526 $377,504 $159,672 $59,525 $3,824 ($115,880) $1,747,100
6/30/07
FY
2007/2008
Interest
$34,800 $12,200 $14,000 $3,700 $2,300 $200 ($4,300) $62,900
Earned
Property Tax $427,503 $123,674 $0 $17,494 $6,532 $0 $0 $575,203
Funds
$1,398,232 $462,400 $391,504 $180,866 $68,357 $4,024 ($120,180) $2,385,203
Available
Assessment
$0 $98,000 $670,000 $1,500 $0 $8,400 $259,000 $1,036,900
Rev
Funds + Rev $1,398,232 $560,400 $1,061,504 $182,366 $68,357 $12,424 $138,820 $3,422,103
Expenditures $277,706 $227,824 $648,416 $557 $4,510 $6,940 $240,000 $1,405,953
BALANCE
AS OF
$1,120,526 $332,576 $413,088 $181,809 $63,847 $5,484 ($101,180) $2,016,150
6/30/08 -
budgeted
FY
2008/2009
Est. Interest
$35,000 $12,500 $14,500 $4,000 $2,500 $250 ($4,000) $64,750
Earned
Est. Property
$430,000 $125,000 $0 $20,000 $7,000 $0 $0 $582,000
Tax
Est. Funds
$1,585,526 $470,076 $427,588 $205,809 $73,347 $5,734 ($105,180) $2,662,900
Available
Est.
Assessment $0 $79,982 $670,888 $1,500 $0 $8,723 $260,785 $1,021,878
Levy
Est. Funds +
$1,585,526 $550,058 $1,098,476 $207,309 $73,347 $14,457 $155,605 $3,684,778
Levy
Budget
$292,702 $240,126 $683,430 $587 $4,754 $7,315 $260,000 $1,488,914
Request
BALANCE
AS OF
$1,292,824 $309,932 $415,046 $206,722 $68,593 $7,142 (104,395) $2,195,864
6/30/09 -
estimated
APPENDIX C
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
PROPERTIES ADDED FY 2007-2008
Parcel # Area (sf) # Units Zone Location Street Name
6284-019-001 384,635 1 C 9236 HALL RD
6259-002-040 1 R 8101 COLE ST
6259-002-040 1 R 8103 COLE ST
6259-002-040 1 R 8105 COLE ST
6259-002-040 1 R 8107 COLE ST
6363-003-023 19,330 1 C 9637 LAKEWOOD
8283-015-036 1 R 9751 IMPERIAL
8283-015-036 1 R 9753 IMPERIAL
8283-015-036 1 R 9755 IMPERIAL
8283-015-036 1 R 9759 IMPERIAL
8283-015-036 1 R 9763 IMPERIAL
8283-015-036 1 R 9765 IMPERIAL
8283-015-036 1 R 9767 IMPERIAL
8283-015-036 1 R 9769 IMPERIAL
6258-008-054 1 R 12002A DOWNEY
6258-008-055 1 R 12002B DOWNEY
6258-008-056 1 R 12002C DOWNEY
6258-008-057 1 R 12002D DOWNEY
6258-008-058 1 R 12012A DOWNEY
6258-008-059 1 R 12012B DOWNEY
6258-008-060 1 R 12012C DOWNEY
6258-008-061 1 R 12012D DOWNEY
6258-008-062 1 R 12012E DOWNEY
6367-033-051 16,120 1 C 8801 LAKEWOOD
6254-004-034 62,726 1 C 8530 FIRESTONE
6254-004-033 20,660 1 C 8500 FIRESTONE
6252-006-024 1 R 10432 BROOKSHIRE
6252-006-025 1 R 10419 BELLDER
6254-028-066 11,830 1 C 11003 LAKEWOOD
6284-010-011 1 R 9049 HALL RD
6248-001-015 41,760 1 C 7624 FIRESTONE
6363-055-037 1 R 9802 BROOKSHIRE
6363-005-038 1 R 9804 BROOKSHIRE
6266-030-027 1 R 13602 DOWNEY
6256-001-017 113,343 1 C 11610 LAKEWOOD
6251-020-034 1 R 7950 FOURTH ST