To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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APPROVE THE CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 STREET LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2505-029, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS OF CERTAIN STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES, APPURTENANCES, AND LANDSCAPED AREAS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC PROTEST HEARING
SET JUNE 3, 2025, AS THE DATE TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 STREET LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT ASSESSMENT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The 1972 Landscaping and Lighting Act requires cities to prepare an engineer's report and conduct a public hearing before levying annual landscaping and lighting district assessment fees. On April 1, 2025 the City Council directed the City Engineer to prepare the report of the anticipated expenses and assessment proposal for the City's Street Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District (District) for FY 2025-26. The Engineer's Report includes a summary of the District's boundaries, its proposed revenues and expenditures, as well as the services funded by the assessment. This year's Engineer's Report was created with the assistance of consultant Francisco and Associates, and includes comprehensive language that explains the City's assessment methodology and collection. According to the report a General Fund subsidy of $1,226,345 will be required in the FY 2025-26 to cover all District costs. This is approximately 9% higher than the expected General Fund subsidy for FY 2024-25 and is due to increasing utility and personnel costs.
BACKGROUND
On April 1, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC-2504-019 and ordered the Engineer's Report from the City Engineer for ...
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