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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06222010 - SD.10RECOMMENDATION(S): CONDUCT HEARING to confirm the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Annual Report for County Service Area L-100 (Countywide Street Lighting). ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/343 confirming the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Annual Report for County Service Area L-100 (Countywide Street Lighting) to levy and collect service charges and authorizing charges to be placed on the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 property tax rolls. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact to the General Fund. The levy of the annual street lighting charges will provide revenues to be used solely for street lighting charges (100%). APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 06/22/2010 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor ABSENT:Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor Contact: S. Cohen - 313-2160 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: June 22, 2010 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: Jessi Duffy SD. 10 To:Board of Supervisors From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Date:June 22, 2010 Contra Costa County Subject:Confirming the Fiscal year 2010/2011 Annual Report for County Service Area L-100 BACKGROUND: On June 8, 2010, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2010/304 accepting filing of the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Annual Report for County Service Area L-100 and declaring the intention to levy and collect street lighting service charges, and fixing June 22, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., in the Board Chambers, as the time and place for a public hearing. The proposed levy of annual street lighting charges benefits all property owners within County Service Area L-100 by providing street lighting during hours of darkness. The street light program provides for operation and maintenance of street lights in the unincorporated areas of the County. This action provides for the continuation of existing charges to provide street lighting as provided for in Government Code Section 25210.1 and following, and in accordance with Ordinance No. 79-42, adopted by the Board of Supervisors on March 27, 1979. This action does not result in an increase in service charges assessed to parcel owners within County Service Area L-100. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Without Board of Supervisors’ approval, County Service Area L-100 would be unable to have the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 charges collected by the County Tax Collector, and street lighting would have to be selectively eliminated throughout the County to meet decreased funding levels, or an alternate service of funding would have to be identified. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: CLERK'S ADDENDUM CLOSED the hearing; CONFIRMED the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Annual Report for County Service Area L-100 (Countywide Street Lighting); and ADOPTED Resolution No. 2010/343 confirming the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Annual Report for County Service Area L-100 (Countywide Street Lighting) to levy and collect service charges and authorizing charges to be placed on the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 property tax rolls.  ATTACHMENTS Resolution No. 2010/343 CSAL-100_1011 ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY COUNTY SERVICE AREA L-100 COUNTYWIDE STREET LIGHTING SERVICE CHARGE June 8, 2010 Board of Supervisors John Gioia, District 1 Gayle B. Uilkema, District 2 Mary Piepho, District 3 Susan Bonilla, District 4 Federal Glover, District 5 Prepared by Contra Costa County Public Works Department CSA L-100 Countywide Street Lighting Fiscal Year 2010-11 BACKGROUND N:\Contra\FY10-11\CSA L-100\Eng Rept\L-100_10-11PER.doc - 1 - BACKGROUND The Board of Supervisors, on October 31, 1978, instructed the Public Works Director to develop an alternate means to supplement ad valorem tax to fund street lighting in County service areas. This report recommends levying of a street lighting charge as provided in the County Service Area Law, Government Code, Sections 25210.1 and following, and in accordance with Ordinance No. 79-42, adopted by the Board of Supervisors on March 27, 1979. CURRENT ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION As required by the County Service Area Law California Government Code Section 25210.77a(a), the Annual Report includes: (1) a description of each parcel of real property receiving the particular extended service, and (2) the amount of the charge for each parcel for such year. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on June 22, 2010, regarding the CSA L-100 which will provide an opportunity for any interested person to be heard. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the Board may adopt a resolution confirming the annual charge as originally proposed or as modified. Payment of these annual service charges for each parcel will be made in the same manner and at the same time as payments are made for their annual property taxes. All funds collected through the service charges must be placed in a special fund and can only be used for the purposes stated within this Report. CSA L-100 Countywide Street Lighting Fiscal Year 2010-11 ANNUAL REPORT N:\Contra\FY10-11\CSA L-100\Eng Rept\L-100_10-11PER.doc - 2 - ANNUAL REPORT FOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SERVICE AREA L-100 COUNTYWIDE STREET LIGHTING CHARGES FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 Pursuant to the County Service Area Law (commencing with Section 25210 of the California Government), Proposition 218, and in accordance with the Resolution of Intention, being Resolution No. _________, accepting the Annual Report, adopted by Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, June 8, 2010, and in connection with the proceedings for: CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SERVICE AREA L-100 COUNTYWIDE STREET LIGHTING CHARGES Herein after referred to as the “CSA L-100", I, Gary Huisingh, the duly appointed ENGINEER OF WORK, submit herewith this "Report" consisting of three (3) parts as follows (as requested in Section 25210.77a (a) of the California Government Code): PART A: METHOD OF ASSESSMENT & ASSESSMENT LIST This part contains a description of each parcel of real property receiving street lighting services from CSA L-100, the amount of service charge for each parcel for Fiscal Year 2010-11, calculated in conformity with the assessments methodology described herein. PART B: ESTIMATE OF COST This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements for Fiscal Year 2010-11, including incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith, as set forth on the lists thereof, attached hereto. PART C: CSA L-100 DIAGRAM This part incorporates a diagram showing the exterior boundaries and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land currently within CSA L-100. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Contra Costa County Assessor for the year when this Report was prepared. The Assessor's maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report. CSA L-100 Countywide Street Lighting PART A Fiscal Year 2010-11 METHODOLOGY & ASSESSMENT LIST N:\Contra\FY10-11\CSA L-100\Eng Rept\L-100_10-11PER.doc - 3 - PART A METHOD OF ASSESSMENT & CHARGE LIST STREET LIGHTING BENEFIT DETERMINATION The proper functioning of street lighting is imperative for the welfare and safety of the property owners throughout the County. Proper operation, maintenance, and servicing of a street lighting system benefits properties by providing increased illumination for ingress and egress, safety for traveling at night, improved security, protection of property and the reduction of traffic accidents. The degree of benefit is determined by the use of each individual parcel, the intensity of illumination provided, the number of pedestrians generated and the enhanced security during hours of darkness. The single-family residential parcel is considered one unit of benefit (1.00 EDU). All other land uses have been analyzed to determine a benefit they receive from the intensity of illumination provided, the number of pedestrians generated by their property and the enhanced security to their property during hours of darkness. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY/BENEFIT NEXUS The total operation, maintenance and servicing costs for the street lighting improvements are apportioned in accordance with the methodology stated herein. The method for distributing the costs to each parcel is based on the Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) factor. The single-family residential parcel has been selected as the basic unit for the calculation of assessment since it represents approximately 72% of the parcels within the County. Therefore the single-family residential parcel is defined as one Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU). The methodology used to assign EDUs to the land uses in proportion to the benefit they receive relative to the single family residential parcel is based on the intensity of the street lighting illumination adjacent to the parcel, the amount of pedestrian traffic generated from the parcel, and the security received from the street lighting to the parcel. Below is a sample survey of the FY 2010-11 Street Lighting Charges. Land Use Number of Units Number of EDU's FY 2010-11 Charge per EDU FY 2010-11 Charge Single Family 1.00 1.00 $14.94 $14.94 Condominiums 1.00 0.50 $14.94 $7.47 10 unit Apartment 10.00 5.00 $14.94 $74.70 30 unit Apartment 30.00 7.00 $14.94 $104.58 Commercial N/A 5.00 $14.94 $74.70 Industrial Building N/A 5.00 $14.94 $74.70 Church N/A 5.00 $14.94 $74.70 Vacant Land N/A 0.50 $14.94 $7.47 TABLE 1: TYPICAL SERVICE CHARGE RATES FY 2010-11 For a detailed description of the Equivalent Dwelling Unit factors by land use, see Table 2 on the following page. A list of each individual parcel’s charge for FY 2010-11 is on file with the Public Works Director. CSA L-100 Countywide Street Lighting PART A Fiscal Year 2010-11 METHODOLOGY & ASSESSMENT LIST N:\Contra\FY10-11\CSA L-100\Eng Rept\L-100_10-11PER.doc - 4 - Table 2 - Recommended Street Lighting EDU's by County Use Code Class County Use Code Intensity Pedestrian Security Total EDU (Factor) 1 A. Single Dwelling Unit 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 61 0.250 0.500 0.250 1.000 B. Condominium 29 0.250 0.125 0.125 0.500 2 Multiple Dwelling Units A. Two 21 0.250 1.250 0.500 2.000 B. Three 22, 24 0.250 2.250 0.500 3.000 C. Four 23 0.500 3.000 0.500 4.000 D. 5-12 25 0.500 3.500 1.000 5.000 E. 13-24 26 0.750 4.000 1.250 6.000 F. 25-59 27 0.750 4.500 1.750 7.000 G. 60 or more 28 1.000 5.000 2.000 8.000 3 Commercial A. Commercial Stores 31 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 B. Small Grocery 32 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 C. Office Building 33 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 D. Medical, Dental 34 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 E. Service Stations 35 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 F. Garages 36 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 G. Recreational Clubs 37 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 H. Golf Courses 38 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 I. Bowling Alleys 39 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 J. Boat Harbors 40 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 K. Supermarkets 41 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 L. Shopping Centers 42 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 M. Financial Buildings 43 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 Parks 44 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 O. Theaters 45 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 P. Drive-In Restaurants 46 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 Q. Restaurants – Walk in 47 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 R. Multiple Commercial 48 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 S. Auto Agencies 49 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 4 Industrial 50 thru 56 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 5 Institutional A. Convalescent Hospital 70 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 B. Churches 71 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 C. Cemeteries, Mortuary 74 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 D. Fraternal & Service Org.75 1.000 3.000 1.000 5.000 6 Miscellaneous Property A. Vacant Land 15, 16, 17 18, 20, 30, 60, 62 thru 69 0.000 0.250 0.250 0.500 CSA L-100 Countywide Street Lighting PART B Fiscal Year 2010-11 ESTIMATE OF COSTS N:\Contra\FY10-11\CSA L-100\Eng Rept\L-100_10-11PER.doc - 5 - PART B ESTIMATE OF COST The three principal revenue sources for funding street lighting within County Service Area L- 100 are: 1. County Service Area L-100 street lighting charges; 2. Property taxes; and 3. Investments The FY 2009-10 projected and FY 2010-11 proposed revenues and expenditures are shown in Table 3 below. A special fund has been set up for the collection of revenues and expenditures for CSA L-100. The total cost to provide the street lighting services can be recovered from the collection of service charges. Incidental expenses including administration, engineering fees, legal fees and all other costs associated with the street lighting services may also included. Table 3 - BUDGET FY09-10 Projected FY10-11 Proposed Revenues CSA L-100 Assessment Revenue $601,957.02 $600,000.00 Ad-valorem Revenue $780,725.00 $802,966.00 Earnings on Investment $5,000.00 $10,000.00 H/O Relief $0.00 $55.00 Carry-Over Prior Year $4,317,878.10 $4,515,771.55 TOTAL REVENUE $5,705,560.12 $5,928,792.55 Expenditures Operation and Maintenance 1. Office Expense $0.00 $0.00 2. Utilities ($860,000.00)($860,000.00) 3. Publication & Legal Notices ($65.00)($200.00) 4. Non County ($50,000.00)($50,000.00) 5. County Staff Time ($244,500.00)($245,000.00) 6. Equipment Purchase $0.00 7. Vandalism $0.00 8. Taxes & Assessments ($32,223.57)($33,000.00) 9. Insurance Services & Notes $0.00 10. Operating Reserves $0.00 11. Capital Reserves ($3,000.00)($5,000,000.00) TOTAL EXPENDITURES ($1,189,788.57)($6,188,200.00) CSA L-100 Countywide Street Lighting PART C Fiscal Year 2010-11 DIAGRAM N:\Contra\FY10-11\CSA L-100\Eng Rept\L-100_10-11PER.doc - 6 - PART C DIAGRAM The boundaries of CSA L-100 are completely within the boundaries of Contra Costa County. On the following page is a reduced map showing the boundaries of CSA L-100. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Contra Costa County Assessor, for the year when this Report was prepared, and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.