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HEARING - Department of Transportation recommending the Board:
1) Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment of all interested parties for or against the dissolution of the Gilmore Vista Zone of Benefit 98122;
2) Make findings consistent with the County's Policy and Procedure Guidelines for Creation and Administration of Zones of Benefit within a County Service Area, as amended February 10, 2015; and
3) If there is no majority protest, adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 170-2023.
FUNDING: Gilmore Vista Zone of Benefit Special Taxes (100%).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Board formed the Gilmore Vista Zone of Benefit #98122 (Zone) on July 23, 1985 by Resolution 192-85, in response to a petition to form the zone submitted by the property owners for road improvements and maintenance services.
The Policy and Procedure Guidelines for Creation and Administration of Zones of Benefit Within a County Service Area, as amended February 10, 2015 (Guidelines), allow the Board to dissolve a zone of benefit when such action is in the best interest of the public. Proceedings may be initiated either by petition of property owners and/or registered voters, or by the Board.
Government Code Section 25217.2 authorizes the Board to dissolve a zone, following procedures in sections 25217 and 25217.1, as appropriate.
On August 31, 2023, property owners of the Gilmore Vista Zone of Benefit #98122 submitted an application to dissolve their zone of benefit. County staff has validated the information contained in the application for compliance with the Guidelines, including that it contains the signatures of not less than ten percent of the registered voters residing within the Zone. The application has been reviewed, and Department of Transportation concurs that public interest and necessity no longer require the Gilmore Vista Zone of Benefit. At the request of the zone's key contact, the Board scheduled a public hearing for November 14, 2023 at...
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