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HEARING - Department of Transportation recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the following Resolutions setting for election measures for various Zones of Benefit within County Service Area 9 for the Uniform District Election scheduled to be held November 4, 2025:
1) Resolution 075-2025 to consider a special tax increase to provide road improvement and maintenance services in the Fernwood-Cothrin Ranch Zone of Benefit 98114 (District 2);
2) Resolution 076-2025 to consider a special tax increase to provide road improvement and maintenance services in the Lynx Trail Zone of Benefit 98130 (Districts 3 & 5);
3) Resolution 077-2025 to consider a special tax increase to provide road improvement and maintenance services in the Meadowview Acres Zone of Benefit 98125 (District 4); and
4) Resolution 078-2025 to consider a special tax increase to provide road improvement and maintenance services in the Walnut Drive Zone of Benefit 98124 (District 4).
FUNDING: County Service Area Zone of Benefit Assessments/Service Charges and Special Taxes. (100%)
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Policy and Procedure Guidelines for Creation and Administration of Zones of Benefit within a County Service Area (Guidelines), amended version adopted June 2, 1987, provided for the Zone Advisory Committee to make recommendations regarding the level of the annual assessments to be placed on the tax roll. Assessments were set annually by Resolution of the Board, as allowed under County Service Area laws at the time. On September 10, 2024 (Legistar file 24-0845), the Guidelines were amended for, among other things, consistency with current state laws and County practices regarding benefit assessments and special taxes.
The Department of Transportation (Transportation) has received election requests from four (4) Zone of Benefit (zone) advisory committees.
Fernwood-Cothrin Ranch Zone of Benefit 98114
On April 30, 1985, the Board of Supervisors formed the Fernwo...
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