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HEARING - Department of Transportation, Maintenance and Operations Division, 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 during the Gubernatorial General Election to be held November 3, 2026:
1) Resolution 098-2026 to consider a special tax increase to provide road improvement and maintenance services in the Walnut Drive Zone of Benefit 98124 (District: 4);
2) Resolution 099-2026 to consider a special tax increase to provide road improvement and maintenance services in the Tegra Road Zone of Benefit 98123 (District: 4);
3) Resolution 100-2026 to consider a special tax increase to provide road improvement and maintenance services in the Rancho Ponderosa Estates Road Zone of Benefit 98154 (District: 4); and
4) Resolution 101-2026 to consider a special tax increase to provide road improvement and maintenance services in the Fernwood-Cothrin Ranch Road Zone of Benefit 98114 (District: 2).
FUNDING: County Service Area Zone of Benefit Assessments/Service Charges & 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, Item 14), 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.
Walnut Drive Zone of Benefit 98124
On August 6...
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