HomeMy WebLinkAbout072-96RESOLUTION NO. 72-96
DECLARING INTENT TO ORDER THE LEVY AND COLLECTION
OF ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF HEARING THEREOF FOR
DANVILLE STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1983-1
WHEREAS, on March 19, 1996, the Town Council adopted Resolution No. 33-96, a
Resolution directing the Preparation of the Annual Report for the Danville Street Lighting
and Landscape Assessment District 1983-1 (the "District"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to that resolution, a report has been prepared in accordance with
Article 4 (beginning with Section 22565 of the California Streets and Highways Code) of
Chapter 1 of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, filed with the City Clerk, and duly
considered by this Council; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of this Town Council to levy and collect assessments within the
Danville Street Lighting and Landscape Assessment District 1983-1 for the fiscal year 1996-
97. Within said District, the existing and proposed improvements are generally as described
on Exhibit 1 attached hereto and hereby made a part thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Danville Street Lighting and Landscape Assessment District includes all
parcels of land within the incorporated limits of the Town of Danville; and
WHERF~S, reference is hereby made to the aforementioned Engineer's Report, on file with
the City Clerk, for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the
proposed maintenance assessment district and the proposed assessments upon assessable
lots and parcels of land within said district; and
WHEREAS, the current levies for equivalent dwelling units for benefit zones A, B, C and D
are $31.39, $169.28, $42.68 and $40.61 respectively; and
WHEREAS, the proposed fiscal year 1996-97 levies for equivalent dwelling units for benefit
zones A and D will increase to $34.53 and $54.00 respectively while levies for benefit zones
B & C will remain unchanged; and
WHEREAS, there are no proposed new improvements, or any substantial changes in
existing improvements; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, by the Town Council that on Tuesday, July 16, 1996, at 7:30 p.m., in the
regular meeting place of the Town Council, 201 Front Street, Danville, California, a meeting
by the Town Council will be held to allow public testimony regarding the proposed
increased assessments; and, be it further
RESOLVED, that on Tuesday, August 6, 1996, at the hour of 7:30 p.m., in the regular
meeting place of the Town Council, 201 Front Street, Danville, California, a public hearing
by the Town Council will be held on the question of the levy of the proposed assessments;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, the City Clerk is directed to give notice of the public meeting and public
hearing pursuant to Section 54954.6 (C) (3) of the Government Code; and, be it further
RESOLVED, prior to the conclusion of said hearing, any interested person may file a written
protest with said clerk, or, having previously filed a protest, may file a written
withdrawal of that protest. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection. A protest
by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify that property owned
by such owner; and, be it further
RESOLVED, by the Town Council of the Town of Danville that the report prepared and filed
by the Engineer on May 28, 1996 contains all the elements required for such reports by the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, including: 1) an estimate of the annual cost of the
improvements; 2) a diagram for the Assessment District; 3) and an assessment of the
estimated annual costs of improvements, and is hereby deemed sufficient and preliminarily
approved. Said report shall stand as the Engineer's Report for all subsequent proceedings
under and pursuant to the foregoing resolution.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on June 4, 1996 by the
following vote:
AYES: Greenberg,
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
Shimansky, Arnerich, Doyle, Waldo
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
TOWN OF DANVILLE
DANVILLE STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1983-1
The improvements which can be operated, maintained and serviced by the District consist
of landscaping, street lighting, public park facilities and appurtenant facilities including, but
not limited to personnel, electrical energy, utilities such as water, materials, contractual
services, and other items necessary for the facilities described below.
(1) Landscaping
The landscaping improvements which will be operated, maintained and
services by the District consists of the following streetscapes and feature areas
listed below:
Streetcsapes
Diablo Road
Danville Boulevard
San Ramon Valley Boulevard
Camino Tassajara
Sycamore Valley Road
E1 Cerro boulevard
Camino Ramon
Greenbrook Drive
El Capitan Drive
Old Orchard Road
The Historic Downtown
Feature Areas
Creek Edge Treatment
Freeway Interchanges
Entries
Intersections
Medians
EXHIBIT 1
All landscape treatment is in conformance with the "Town of Danville
Streetscape Beautification Guidelines", dated April, 1986. Landscaping
improvements include, but are not limited to: landscaping, irrigation,
hardscapes, trees, special paving, landscape walls, furnishings such as pots,
bollards, tree grates and appurtenant facilities as required to provide
aesthetically pleasing environment throughout the District.
(2) Street Lighting:
The street lighting system which will be operated, maintained and services by
the District consists of the lighted areas located in the former portions of
Contra Costa County Service areas L-42, M-6, M-21 and M-22 to the extent they
fall within the incorporated limits of the Town of Danville. Recently
subdivided lands and other parcels located within the limits of the Town of
Danville which have street lighting facilities are also included.
Street lights and appurtenant facilities including, but are not limited to poles,
fixtures, bulbs, conduits, equipment including guys, anchors, posts, pedestals,
and meeting devices as required to provide safe lighting within the
boundaries of the District.
(5) Public Park Facilities:
The public park facilities which are located within the incorporated limits of
the Town of Danville will be operated, maintained and services by the District.
Public park facilities include, but are not limited to: landscaping, irrigation
systems, recreation facilities, hardscapes, sidewalks, trails, fixtures and
appurtenant facilities including, but are not limited to lights, playground
equipment, play courts, public restrooms, sports fields, parkways, buildings,
and designated easements within the boundaries of these parks.
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