DATE: March 23, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Maintenance Services
SUBJECT
Stratford Village Assessment District: Review Proposal to Hold a Proposition 218 Election for Maintenance District #1, Stratford Village Stormwater Lift Station
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council reviews and comments on this report.
SUMMARY
After twenty-five years from the original formation of Maintenance District #1, the funds generated from annual property tax special assessments are no longer sufficient to properly operate and maintain the Stratford Village Stormwater Lift Station. Staff is seeking input from the community through community engagement and ultimately, a Proposition 218 ballot election, to be able to collect enough funds to maintain this important flood control system in the condition, efficiency, and effectiveness that it was originally intended.
This report is being presented to provide the Council with an update for Maintenance District #1 (Stratford Village Stormwater Lift Station). Tonight, staff is presenting this report to notify the Council that additional funding is required, outline community outreach and input opportunities, layout the timeline and legal requirements for a Proposition 218 election, and receive comments or questions from the Council and members of the public pertaining to the report.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Community Letter #1 dated February 12, 2021
Attachment II Community Meeting #1 Presentation dated February 25, 2021