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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2008-001RESOLUTION NO. 2oos-i A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY INTO CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2003- 1 (LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND PARAMEDIC SERVICES) WHEREAS, a copy of Resolution No. 2007-184, incorporating a description and map of the proposed boundaries of Annexation Area No. 24 (River's Edge) ("Annexation Area No. 24") and setting forth the rate and method of apportionment and manner of collection of the special tax to be levied within Annexation Area No. 24, which will be used to finance a portion of the cost of providing law enforcement, fire and paramedic services that are in addition to those provided in the te~ritory within Annexation Area No. 24 prior to the annexation of Annexation Area No. 24 to the District and do not supplant services already available within the territory of proposed to be included in Annexation Area No. 24, is on file with the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2007-184 set January 8, 2008, as the date of the public hearing on the annexation of Annexation Area No. 24 to the District and this Council held the said public hearing as required by law; and WHEREAS, at said hearing all persons not exempt from the speciai tax desiring to be heard on all matters pertaining to the annexation of Annexation Area No. 24 to the Districtwere heard and a full and fair hearing was held; and WHEREAS, at said hearing evidence was presented to the Council on said matters before it, and this Council at the conclusion of said hearing is fully advised in the premises. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, acting as the legislative body of City of Lake Elsinore Community Facilities District No. 2003-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services), does hereby resolve as follows: SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 53325.1(b) of the Government Code, the Council finds and determines that the proceedings prior hereto were valid and in conformity with the requirements of the Act. SECTION 2. Annexation Area No. 24 is hereby annexed into:the District. SECTION 3. The description and map of the boundaries of Annexation Area No. 24 on file in the City Clerk's office and as described in said Resolution No. 2007-184 and incorporated herein by reference, shall be the boundaries of Annexation Area No. 24. The map of the proposed boundaries of Annexation Area Na 24 has been recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California in Book 72, Page 46 of the Book of Maps of Assessments and Community Facilities Districts (Instrument Number 2007-0708057). SECTION 4. Except where funds are otherwise available, there shall be levied annually in accordance with p~ocedures contained in the Act, a special tax su~cient to finance a portion bf the cost of providing law enforcement, fire and paramedic services that are in addition to those provided in the territory within Annexation Area No. 24 prior to the annexation thereof to the District and do not supplant services already available within the territory proposed to be included in Annexation Area No: 24 and other costs, inciuding but not limited to all costs of the tax levy. The rate and method of apportionment of the special tax and manner of coilection is described in detail in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The special tax shall be utilized to pay for authorized services and administrative expenses and. to fund and replenish any reserve fund established for Annexation Area No. 24. SECTION 5. Upon recordation of a notice of special tax lien pursuant to Section 3114.5 of the Streets arrd Highways Code, a continuing lien to secure each levy of the special tax shall attach to all nonexempt real property in Annexation Area No. 24, and this lien shall continue in force and effect until the special tax obligation is prepaid or otherwise permanently satisfied and the lien canceled in accordance with law or until collection of the tax by the City ceases. SECTION 6. The Council finds that the proposed public services are necessary to meet the increased demand put upon the City as a result of the development within Annexation Area No. 24. SECTION 7. The Council finds that there is not an ad valorem property tax currently being levied on property within Annexation Area No. 24 for the exclusive purpose of financing law enforcement, fire and paramedic services. SECTION 8. Written protests against annexation of Annexation Area No. 24, or against the furnishing of specified services or facilities or the levying of a specified special tax within Annexation Area No. 24, have not been filed by fifty percent (50%) or more of the registered voters or property owners of one-half (1/2) or more of the area of land within Annexation Area No. 24. SECTION 9. The Office of the City Manager, 130 South Main Street, Lake Eisinore, Califomia, 92530, (951) 674-3124, or its designee, is designated to be responsible for preparing annually a current roll of special tax levy obligations by assessor's parcel number and for estimating future special tax levies pursuant to Section 53340.1 of the Government Code. 2 SECTION 10. The City Clerk is directed to certify and attest to this resolution and to take any and all necessary acts to cail, hold, canvass and certify an election or elections an the levy of the special tax, and the establishment of the appropriation limit. SECTION 11. This resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, this 8~' day o January, 2008. L G~ HICKMAN MAYOR ATTEST: ~,_ ~ ~~.. VIVIAN M. MUNSON CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: B RBARA Z ID LEIBOLD CITY ATTO NEY 3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )ss. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE I, VIVIAN M. MUNSON, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2ooa-i was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held on the 8th day of January, 2008, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: rtAYOx xic~, MAYOR PRO TEM KELLEY, COUNCILMEMRER AUCKLEY, COUNCILMEMBER MAGEE, COUNCILMEMAER SCHIFFNER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NoNE ABSTAIN: rroNF ~,~,, ~, ~o.--.. VIVIAN M. MUNSON CITY CLERK 4 EXHIBIT A CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2003-1 (LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND PARAMEDIC SERVICES) RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX Introduction Special taxes shall be annuaily levied on all Developed Residential Property and Developed Multi-Family Property (as hereinafter defined) in the City of Lake Elsinore Community Facilities District No. 2003-1 (Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services) (the "DistricY'), in accordance with the rate and method of apportionment of special taxes hereinafter set forth. All of the property within the District that is not Developed Residential or Developed Multi-Family Residential Property shail be exempt from the Maximum Annual Special Taxes of the District. Definitions Assessor's Parcel. A parcel of land in the District designated and assigned a discrete identifying number on a map of the County Assessor of the County of Riverside. City. City of Lake Elsinore, California. Developed Multi-Family Property. Assessor's Parcels in the District for which a building permit has been issued by the City on or prior to March 1 preceding the Fiscal Year for the construction of a Unit that is located or shall be located within a building in which each individual Units has or shall have at least one common wall with another Unit. Developed Residential Property. All other Assessor's Parcels in the District for which a buiiding permit has been issued by the City on or prior to March 1 preceding any Fiscal Year for the construction of a Unit that is not Developed Multi-family Property. Fiscal Year. The period beginning on July 1 and ending on the following June 30. Maximum Annual Special Taxes. The maximum annual special taxes levied within the District for any Fiscal Year. Unit. Each separate residential dwelling unit, which comprises an independent facility capable of conveyance or use separate from adjacent dwelling units. Rate and Method of Apportionment of Maximum Annuai Special Taxes As of July 1 of each Fiscal Year, commencing July 1, 2003, the City shall determine which of the Assessor's Parcels within the District constitute Developed Residential Property or Developed Multi-Family Property. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2003-04, and all subsequent Fiscal Years, the City shall levy the Maximum Annual Special Taxes on each Assessor's Parcel of Developed Residential Property in the amount of $300 and on each Assessor's Parcel of Developed Multi-Family Property in the amount of $150 per Unit. The amount of Maximum Annual Special Taxes shali be increased annually by 2%, commencing in Fiscal Year 2004-05, and each Fiscal Year thereafter. Duration of the Maximum Annual Special Taxes The Maximum Annual Special Taxes shall be levied in perpetuity so long as Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services are being provided within the District. The Maximum Annual Special Taxes levied in each Fiscal Year shall be collected in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem property taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure, sale, and lien priority in case of delinquency as is provided for ad valorem taxes. The Maximum Annual Special taxes when levied shall be secured by the lien imposed pursuant to Section 3115.5 of the Streets and Highways Code. This lien shall be a continuing lien and shall secure each levy of Maximum Annual Special Taxes. The lien of Maximum Annual Special Taxes shall continue in force and effect until the Special Tax ceases to be levied in the manner provided by Section 53330.5 of the Government Code.