CC Resolution 2012-025RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - 025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING
THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2012/2013 LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89 -1 (PURSUANT TO
THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972)
WHEREAS, maintenance of landscape improvements in roadways and .
drainage facilities is a very important service in our community. Landscaping, if
well maintained, provides beautification and enhancement to the surroundings,
along with a positive effect on property values. Adequate street lighting and traffic
signals are considered imperative for their contribution to public convenience and
safety; and
WHEREAS, the annual assessments generated by the existing 1972 Act City
of La Quinta Landscaping and Lighting District will fund the cost of providing
installation, servicing, maintenance, and operation of landscaping, lighting and
appurtenant facilities within the City of La Quinta that are exempt under provisions
of Proposition 218 voted in by the California residents during the November 1996
election; and
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2012, the City Council adopted the following
resolutions:
• Resolution No. 2012 -09, approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report for Fiscal
Year 2012/2013 in connection with Landscape and Lighting Assessment
District 89 -1.
• Resolution No. 2012 -10, declaring intention to levy annual assessments for
construction, maintenance, and servicing landscape and lighting improvements
within the boundaries of the territory included in the citywide Landscape and
Lighting Assessment District 89 -1, and giving notice thereof; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of a Public Hearing to Adopt a Resolution Confirming
the Diagram and Assessments for Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Landscape and Lighting
Assessment District 89 -1 was published in the Desert Sun Newspaper on April 18,
2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1 . Pursuant to Chapter 3 of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,
the City Council directed the City Engineer to prepare and file an annual report for
Fiscal Year 2012/2013.
Resolution No. 2012 -025
Landscape and Lighting Assessment District 89 -1
For Fiscal Year 2012/2013
Adopted: May 15, 2012
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SECTION 2 . The City Engineer filed an annual report on April 17, 2012, and the
City Council adopted a Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments
within Landscape and Lighting Assessment District 89 -1 for Fiscal Year 2012/2013
and set a Public Meeting /Hearing date of May 15, 2012 at the La Quinta City
Council Chambers, 78 -495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California. Notice of the
Public Meeting /Hearing was given in the time and manner required by law.
SECTION 3 . On May 15, 2012, a Public Meeting /Hearing for which notice was
given, was conducted at which every interested person was given an opportunity
to object to the proposed assessment in writing or orally, and the City Council has
considered each protest.
SECTION 4 . On May 15, 2012, the City Council found that written protests
against the proposed assessment had not been made by owners representing more
than one -half of the area of the land to be assessed.
SECTION 5 . The City Council hereby confirms the diagram and assessment as set
forth in the annual report of the Engineer of Work and hereby levies the assessment
set forth for Fiscal Year 2012/2013.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 15` day of May 2012, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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N ADOLPH, M or
City of La Quinta, California
Resolution No. 2012 -025
Landscape and Lighting Assessment District 89 -1
For Fiscal Year 2012/2013
Adopted: May 15, 2012
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ATTEST:
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SUSAN MAYSELS, INTERIM CITY CLERK
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M. KATHERINE �NSON, City Attorney
City of La Quint California