RES-8453 Initiating Proceedings for Landscape Maintenance District No. 94-1RESOLUTION NO. 8453
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ORANGE INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS AND ORDERING THE
PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S
REPORT FOR CERTAIN ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT PROCEEDINGS
AD 94-
1)WHEREAS, the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF ORANGE, CALIFORNIA, at
this time proposes to initiate proceedings for the formation of a special assessment district pursuant
to the terms and provisions of the "Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972", being Division 15, Part
2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, in what is known and designated
as LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 94-1 (hereinafter referred to
as the Assessment
District"); and,WHEREAS, there has been submitted for approval a map designated by the name
of this Assessment District, generally showing the area and property to be assessed in
said Assessment
District; and,WHEREAS, this legislative body wishes to order the preparation of a "
Report", as authorized by Section 22585 of the Streets and Highways Code of the
State ofCalifomia.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Orange,
as
follows:RECITALS
Section I:That the above recitals are all true
and correct.DESCRIPTION OF
MAINTENANCE WORK
Section 11:That the public interest and convenience require, and this legislative body does
propose at this time to initiate proceedings for the formation of a special Assessment District
for the installation, maintenance, and replacement of the following improvements and
appurtenant work along the northerly and southerly upper banks of Santiago Creek and abutting
publicly
owned property:A. Ornamental shrubs, trees and
ground cover;B. Habitat area including natural shrubs, trees and
ground cover;C. Complete irrigation system including pipes, valves, sprink1er heads
and controller;D. Complete bike trail including asphalt, signing, striping
and lighting;E. Soil cement
For particulars as to the location of said work, reference is made to the boundary map as
previously approved and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
DESCRIPTION OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Section Ill:
That said installation, maintenance, replacement and appurtenant work will provide a
special and direct benefit to the property and parcels of land within the boundaries of the
Assessment District, and for a general description of the area and boundaries of said proposed
Assessment District, reference is made to a map previously approved by this legislative body and
identified by the name of this Assessment District, which map is on file with the transcript of these
proceedings and open for public inspection.
REPORT OF ENGINEER
Section IV:
That this improvement is hereby referred to the SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS, who
is hereby directed to make and file the "Report" generally containing the following:
A. An estimate of the costs of the installation, maintenance replacement and appurtenant
work for the project and referenced fiscal year;
B. A diagram for the Assessment District, showing the area and properties proposed to be
assessed;
C. An assessment spread of the estimated costs of the installation, maintenance
replacement and appurtenant work, assessing the net amount upon all assessable lots and/or
parcels within the Assessment District in proportion to the benefits received.
Upon completion of the preparation of said "Report", the original shall be filed with the
City Clerk, who shall then submit the same to this legislative body for its immediate review and
consideration.
FISCAL YEAR
Section V:
That the above "Report" shall include all costs and incidental expenses relating to the fiscal
year commencing July I, 1995, and ending June 30, 1996.
SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES
Section VI:
That Special Counsel services shall be provided by the law firm of Brown, Diven &
Hentschke pursuant to an agreement between the City Council and said firm, setting forth terms
and conditions for legal services relating to the formation of the Assessment District.
ADOPTED this 14th day of F'phrl1t=lry 1995.
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e Coontz, Mayor of the City of ,
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ATIEST:
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Marilyn 1. J sen, ty~erk of the City of Orange
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the J.4th day oC
Februarv , 1995, by the following vote:
AYES:COUNCIL MEMBERS MURPHY, BARRERA, MAYOR COON'J'Z, SPURGEON, SLATER
NOES:COUNCIL MEMBERS NONE
ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS NON~~