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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-084 CFD 2015-1 (Safety Services) Calling Election RESOLUTION NO. 2022-84 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-1 (SAFETY SERVICES), ANNEXING TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-1 (SAFETY SERVICES), AND CALLING ELECTIONS THEREIN Whereas, on March 8, 2016, the City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Lake Elsinore adopted Resolution No. 2016-022, declaring its intention to establish Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 of the City of Lake Elsinore (Safety Services) (“Community Facilities District No. 2015-1” or the “District”) pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, being Chapter 2.5 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California (the “Act”); and Whereas, after a duly noticed public hearing, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2016-035 (the “Resolution of Formation”) establishing Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 and calling a special election therein to authorize (i) the levy of special taxes pursuant to the rate and method of apportionment of the special tax, as set forth in Attachment “A” attached to the Resolution No. 2016-022 (the “Original Rate and Method”), and (ii) the establishment of an appropriations limit for Community Facilities District No. 2015-1; and Whereas, pursuant to a petition signed by Brett Crowder (“Managing Member”) and Erin Crowder (“Owner”), on July 12, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-71 (the “Resolution of Intention”), stating its intention to annex the territory described in Attachment “A” to the Resolution of Intention (the “Annexation Territory”) to the District; and Whereas, a notice of a public hearing to be held on August 23, 2022 was published and mailed to all landowners of the land proposed to be included within the Annexation Territory as required by law relative to the intention of the City Council to annex the Annexation Territory to the District and to levy a special tax in accordance with the Rate and Method (as defined below); and Whereas, on August 23, 2022, this City Council held a noticed public hearing as required by law relative to the proposed annexation of the Annexation Territory, the levy of special taxes therein in accordance with the attached as Attachment “B” to the Resolution of Intention (the “Rate and Method”), which Rate and Method is identical to the Original Rate and Method in all respects except that Appendix A thereto has been updated in accordance with the terms of the Original Rate and Method to reflect the annexation described herein; and Whereas, at the August 23, 2022 public hearing all persons desiring to be heard on all matters pertaining to the proposed annexation of the Annexation Territory to the District and the levy of the special taxes within the Annexation Territory in accordance with the Rate and Method were heard and a full and fair hearing was held; and Whereas, at the public hearing, evidence was presented to the City Council on the matters before it, and the proposed annexation of the Annexation Territory to the District and the levy of special taxes within the Annexation Territory in accordance with the Rate and Method was not precluded by a majority protest of the type described in Section 53339.6 of the Act, and this City Council at the conclusion of the hearing is fully advised as to all matters relating to the annexation DocuSign Envelope ID: C5C31449-C86C-45B9-9E7A-E906D4422983 CC Reso. No. 2022-84 Page 2 of 5 of the Annexation Territory and the levy of the special taxes in accordance with the Rate and Method; and Whereas, the City Council has determined that there have been fewer than twelve registered voters residing in the Annexation Territory for the period of 90 days prior to August 23, 2022 and that the qualified electors in Annexation Territory are the landowners therein; and Whereas, on the basis of all of the foregoing, the City Council has determined at this time to proceed with the annexation of the Annexation Territory to the District and to call an election within the Annexation Territory to authorize the levy of special taxes pursuant to the Rate and Method; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ACTING HAS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-1 (SAFETY SERVICES) HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Each of the above recitals is true and correct. Section 2. The City Council hereby finds and determines that all prior proceedings taken with respect to the establishment of the District and the proposed annexation of the Annexation Territory to the District were valid and in conformity with the requirements of law, including the Act. Section 3. The map showing the original boundaries of the District designated as “Map of Proposed Boundaries of Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 of the City of Lake Elsinore (Safety Services),” which map is on file in the office of the City Clerk and was recorded pursuant to Sections 3111 and 3113 of the Streets and Highways Code in the City of County Book of Maps of Assessment and Community Facilities Districts in the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder’s office of the County of Riverside in Book No. 79 Page Nos. 45-46, on March 14, 2016 as Instrument No. 2016-00978338. The map showing the Annexation Territory proposed to be annexed to the District and be made subject to taxation are as shown which map is on file in the office of the City Clerk and was recorded pursuant to Sections 3111 and 3113 of the Streets and Highways Code in the City of County Book of Maps of Assessment and Community Facilities Districts in the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder’s office of the County of Riverside in Book No. 89 Page No. 24, on July 19, 2022 as Instrument No. 2022-0320390. Section 4. The City Council hereby adopts the Rate and Method attached as Attachment “C” to the Resolution of Intention as the applicable rate and method for the Annexation Territory. Except where funds are otherwise available, it is the intention of the City Council, subject to the approval of the eligible voters within the Annexation Territory, to levy the proposed special taxes at the rates within the Annexation Territory set forth in the Rate and Method on all non-exempt property within the Annexation Territory sufficient to pay for (i) the Services (as defined in the Rate and Method), (ii) fund an operating reserve for the costs of Services as determined by the City, and (v) Administrative Expenses (as defined in the Rate and Method). The District expects to incur, and in certain cases has already incurred, Administrative Expenses in connection with the annexation of the Annexation Territory to the District. The rate and method of apportionment of the special tax applicable to the Annexation Territory is described in detail in Attachment “C” to the Resolution of Intention which is incorporated herein by this reference, and DocuSign Envelope ID: C5C31449-C86C-45B9-9E7A-E906D4422983 CC Reso. No. 2022-84 Page 3 of 5 the City Council hereby finds that Attachment “C” to the Resolution of Intention contains sufficient detail to allow each landowner within the Annexation Territory to estimate the maximum amount that may be levied against each parcel. The special tax is apportioned to each parcel on the foregoing bases pursuant to Section 53325.3 of the Act and such special tax is not on or based upon the ownership of real property. Section 5. The City’s Assistant City Manager will be responsible for preparing annually, or authorizing a designee to prepare, a current roll of special tax levy obligations by assessor’s parcel number and will be responsible for estimating future special tax levies pursuant to Section 53340.2 of the Act. The special tax may be levied for such period as the Services are needed, as further described in Attachment “A” hereto. Section 6. Upon recordation of a notice of special tax lien pursuant to Section 3114.5 of the Streets and Highways Code, a continuing lien to secure each levy of the special tax shall attach to all non-exempt real property in the Annexation Territory and this lien shall continue in force and effect until the levy of the special tax by the District ceases in accordance with the Rate and Method. Section 7. Consistent with Section 53325.6 of the Act, the City Council finds and determines that the land within the Annexation Territory, if any, devoted primarily to agricultural, timber or livestock uses and being used for the commercial production of agricultural, timber or livestock products is contiguous to other land within the Annexation Territory and will be benefited by the Services proposed to be provided within Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 and the Annexation Territory. Section 8. It is hereby further determined that there is no ad valorem property tax currently being levied on property within the Annexation Territory for the exclusive purpose of paying for the same services as are proposed to be provided by Community Facilities District No. 2015-1. Section 9. Written protests against the annexation of the Annexation Territory to the District and the levy of the special tax therein have not been filed by one-half or more of the registered voters within the boundaries of the Annexation Territory to the District or by the property owners of one-half or more of the area of land within the boundaries of the Annexation Territory. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed special tax for the Annexation Territory has not been precluded by a majority protest pursuant to Section 53324 of the Act. Section 10. An election is hereby called for the Annexation Territory on the propositions of annexation to the District and the levying the special tax on the property within such Annexation Territory, pursuant to Section 53339.7 of the Act. The propositions to be placed on the ballot for the Annexation Territory are attached hereto as Attachment “B.” Section 11. The date of the foregoing elections for each Proposed Annexation Territory shall be August 23, 2022, or such later date as is consented to by the City Clerk and the landowners within the Annexation Territory. The City Clerk shall conduct the elections. Except as otherwise provided by the Act, the elections shall be conducted by personally delivered or mailed ballot and, except as otherwise provided by the Act, the elections shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating elections of the City insofar as such provisions are determined by the City Clerk to be applicable. DocuSign Envelope ID: C5C31449-C86C-45B9-9E7A-E906D4422983 CC Reso. No. 2022-84 Page 4 of 5 Section 12. It is hereby found that there are not more than twelve registered voters within the territory of the Annexation Territory, and, pursuant to Section 53339.7 of the Act, each landowner who is the owner of record on the date hereof, or the authorized representative thereof, shall have one vote for each acre or portion thereof that he or she owns within the Annexation Territory. Section 13. This Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, this 23rd day of August, 2022. Timothy J. Sheridan Mayor ATTEST: Candice Alvarez, MMC City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: C5C31449-C86C-45B9-9E7A-E906D4422983 CC Reso. No. 2022-84 Page 5 of 5 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ) I, Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 2022-84 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at the Regular meeting of August 23, 2022, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Magee, Tisdale, and Manos; Mayor Pro Tem Johnson; and Mayor Sheridan NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None _____________________________ Candice Alvarez, MMC City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: C5C31449-C86C-45B9-9E7A-E906D4422983 City of Lake Elsinore Page 1  Community Facilities District No. 2015‐1 (Safety Services)  RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX FOR   COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015‐1 (SAFETY SERVICES)  OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE  A Special Tax (the “Special Tax”) shall be levied on and collected from each Assessor’s Parcel (defined  below)  in  Community  Facilities  District  No.  2015‐1  (Safety  Services)  (the  “CFD  No.  2015‐1”  or  “CFD”;  defined below), in each Fiscal Year, (defined below), commencing in the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2016,  in an amount determined by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, acting in its capacity as the  legislative body of CFD No. 2015‐1, by applying the rate and method of apportionment set forth below.   All of the real property in CFD No. 2015‐1, unless exempted by law or by the provisions herein, shall be  taxed to the extent and in the manner provided herein.  A.DEFINITIONS “Administrative Expenses” means the actual or reasonably estimated costs directly related to the formation, annexation, and administration of CFD No. 2015‐1 including, but not limited to: the costs of computing the Special Taxes and preparing the annual Special Tax collection schedules (whether by the City or designee thereof or both); the costs to the City, CFD No. 2015‐1, or any designee thereof associated with fulfilling the CFD No. 2015‐1 reporting requirements; the costs associated with responding to public inquiries regarding the Special Taxes; the costs of the City, CFD No. 2015‐1 or any designee thereof related to an appeal of the Special Tax; and the City's annual administration fees and third party expenses.  Administrative Expenses shall also include amounts estimated or advanced by the City or CFD No. 2015‐1 for any other administrative purposes of CFD No. 2015‐1, including attorney's fees and other costs related to commencing and pursuing to completion any foreclosure of delinquent Special Taxes. “Administrator” means the City Manager of the City of Lake Elsinore, or his or her designee. “Assessor’s Parcel” means a lot or parcel of land that is identifiable by an Assessor’s Parcel Number by the County Assessor of the County of Riverside. “Assessor’s Parcel Map” means an official map of the Assessor of the County designating parcels by Assessor’s Parcel Number. “Assessor’s Parcel Number” means the identification number assigned to a parcel by the County Assessor of the County of Riverside. “CFD” or “CFD No. 2015‐1” means the City of Lake Elsinore Community Facilities District No. 2015‐1 (Safety Services). “City” means the City of Lake Elsinore. “County” means the County of Riverside. “Developed Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property for which a building permit for new construction has been issued on or prior to March 1 preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied. “Developed Multi‐Family Property” means all Assessor's Parcels of Developed Property for which a building permit or use permit for the construction of a residential structure with two or more DocuSign Envelope ID: C5C31449-C86C-45B9-9E7A-E906D4422983 City of Lake Elsinore Page 2  Community Facilities District No. 2015‐1 (Safety Services)   Residential Units that share a single Assessor's Parcel Number, as determined by the Administrator,  has been issued prior to March 1 preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied.    “Developed Single Family Property” means any residential property other than a Developed Multi‐ Family Property on an Assessor’s Parcel for which a building permit for new construction has been  issued by the City on or prior to March 1 preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being  levied.    “Exempt Property” means all Assessors’ Parcels designated as being exempt from the Special Tax as  provided for in Section E.     “Fiscal Year” means the period from and including July 1st of any year to and including the following  June 30th.     “Maximum Special Tax” means the Maximum Special Tax, as applicable, levied within the CFD for  any Fiscal Year.    “Future Annexation Area” means any area included inside the boundaries of the proposed boundary  map included in Appendix C.     “Proportionately” means for Taxable Property, that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levy to the  Maximum Special Tax is the same for all Assessor’s Parcels.    “Residential Unit” or "RU" means a residential unit that is used or intended to be used as a domicile  by one or more persons, as determined by the Administrator.    “Residential Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property upon which completed  Residential Units have been constructed or for which building permits have been or may be issued for  purposes of constructing one or more Residential Units.    “Services” means services permitted under the Mello‐Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982  including, without limitation, those services authorized to be funded by CFD No. 2015‐1 as set forth  in Appendix B.     “Special Tax” means the Special Tax to be levied in each Fiscal Year on each Assessor’s Parcel of  Taxable Property.    "Special Tax Requirement" means the amount to be collected in any Fiscal Year to pay for certain  costs as required to meet the public safety needs of CFD No. 2015‐1 in both the current Fiscal Year  and the next Fiscal Year. The costs to be covered shall be the direct costs for (i) police protection  services, (ii) fire protection and suppression services, (iii) paramedic services, (iv) fund an operating  reserve for the costs of Services as determined by the Administrator, and (v) Administrative Expenses.  Under no circumstances shall the Special Tax Requirement include funds for bonds.  "Taxable Property" means all Assessor’s Parcels within CFD No. 2015‐1, which are not Exempt  Property.    “Taxable Unit” means a Residential Unit.      DocuSign Envelope ID: C5C31449-C86C-45B9-9E7A-E906D4422983 City of Lake Elsinore Page 3  Community Facilities District No. 2015‐1 (Safety Services)   B. RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES    As of July 1 of each Fiscal Year, commencing July 1, 2016, the Council shall determine the Special Tax  Requirement and shall levy the Special Tax upon each of the Assessor’s Parcels within the CFD which  constitute a Developed Single Family Property or a Developed Multi‐Family Property until the  aggregate amount of Special Tax equals the Special Tax Requirement. The Special Tax shall be levied  Proportionately on all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property up to 100% of the applicable  Maximum Special Tax to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement.     The Maximum Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2016‐2017 for a Developed Single Family Property and a  Developed Multi‐Family Property are shown below in Table 1.      TABLE 1  MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES   FISCAL YEAR 2016‐2017    Description  Taxable   Unit  Maximum   Special Tax  Developed Single Family Property RU $685   Developed Multi‐Family Property RU $419      Increase in the Maximum Special Tax    On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2017 the Maximum Special Tax for Developed Property shall  increase by i) the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Items) for Los Angeles ‐  Riverside ‐ Orange County (1982‐84 = 100) since the beginning of the preceding Fiscal Year, or ii) by  four percent (4.0%), whichever is greater.    No Special Tax shall be levied on property which, at the time of adoption of the Resolution of  Formation for CFD No. 2015‐1 is an Exempt Property.    C. FUTURE ANNEXATIONS    It is anticipated that additional properties will be annexed to CFD No. 2015‐1 from time to time.   Pursuant to California Government Code section 53339 et seq., the rate and method adopted for the  annexed property shall reflect the Maximum Special Tax rate at the then current year’s Maximum  Special Tax rate as set forth in Appendix A.      D. TERM OF SPECIAL TAX     For each Fiscal Year, the Maximum Special Taxes shall be levied as long as the Services are being  provided within the boundaries of CFD No. 2015‐1.    E. EXEMPTIONS      The City shall classify as Exempt Property within CFD No. 2015‐1, any Assessor’s Parcel in any of the  following categories; (i) Assessor’s Parcels which are owned by, irrevocably offered for dedication,  DocuSign Envelope ID: C5C31449-C86C-45B9-9E7A-E906D4422983 City of Lake Elsinore Page 4  Community Facilities District No. 2015‐1 (Safety Services)   encumbered by or restricted in use by any public entity; (ii) Assessor’s Parcels with public or utility  easements making impractical their utilization for other than the purposes set forth in the easement;  (iii) Assessor’s Parcels which are privately owned but are encumbered by or restricted solely for public  uses; (iv) any Assessor’s Parcel which is in use in the performance of a public function as determined  by the Administrator; or (v) any Assessor’s Parcel which is not a Developed Single Family Property or  a Developed Multi‐Family Property.      F. APPEALS      Any property owner claiming that the amount or application of the Special Taxes are not correct may  file a written notice of appeal with the City not later than twelve months after having paid the first  installment of the Special Tax that is disputed.  The Administrator shall promptly review the appeal,  and if necessary, meet with the property owner, consider written and oral evidence regarding the  amount of the Special Tax, and rule on the appeal.  If the Administrator’s decision requires that the  Special Tax for an Assessor’s Parcel be modified or changed in favor of the property owner, a cash  refund shall not be made, but an adjustment shall be made to the Special Tax on that Assessor’s Parcel  in the subsequent Fiscal Year(s).       G. MANNER OF COLLECTION     The Maximum 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.   However, the District may collect the Special Tax at a different time or in a different manner if  necessary to meet its financial obligations.      The Maximum 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 Special Taxes.  The lien of Maximum 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.         DocuSign Envelope ID: C5C31449-C86C-45B9-9E7A-E906D4422983 City of Lake Elsinore Page 5  Community Facilities District No. 2015‐1 (Safety Services)   APPENDIX A    CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE  COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015‐1   (SAFETY SERVICES)    ANNEXATION SUMMARY  Safety Services ‐ It is estimated that the cost of providing police, fire protection, and paramedic services  being funded by the Special Tax for the Community Facilities District No. 2015‐1 (Safety Services) will be  as follows for the Fiscal Year 2016‐2017:   $685 per residential unit for Developed Single Family Residential Property   $419 per residential unit for Developed Multi‐Family Residential Property  Annual Escalation ‐ On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2017 the Maximum Special Tax for Developed  Property shall increase by i) the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Items) for Los  Angeles ‐ Riverside ‐ Orange County (1982‐84 = 100) since the beginning of the preceding Fiscal Year, or  ii) by four percent (4.0%), whichever is greater.  Annex.  #  Fiscal  Year Tract  Development  Name  No. of   Taxable  Units  Land Use  Category   Maximum   Special   Tax at Annex.  Subdivider  Original 2016‐17 36557 Terracina 452 Developed Single  Family Property $685.00  Terracina Investors, LLC  & C/O Spectrum  Communities  Original 2016‐17 36682 Senterra 74 Developed Single  Family Property $685.00 Pardee Homes  1 2016‐17 33486 Makenna Court 81 Developed Single  Family Property $685.00 SAM‐McKenna  2 2016‐17 28214  ‐6, ‐7, ‐8  Skypointe at  Alberhill Ranch 82 Developed Single  Family Property $685.00 KB Homes  3 2018‐19 31957 Running Deer 96 Developed Single  Family Property $740.90 SAM‐Running Deer  4 2018‐19 37381 &  37382 Wasson Canyon II 272 Developed Single  Family Property $740.90 Ava Karras  5 2019‐20 33267 Westlake 163 Developed Single  Family Property $770.53 Pardee Homes  6 2019‐20 37305 Nichols Ranch 168 Developed Single  Family Property $770.53 Nichols RD Partners, LLC  7 2020‐21 30698 &  32129 Rosetta Hills 178 Developed Single  Family Property $801.35  Three Strands Properties  & Spectrum  Communities  8 2021‐22 33370 Tessera 90 Developed Single  Family Property $833.41 JLJ, LP  9 2021‐22 33725 &  25475  Tuscany Valley/  Crest 335 Developed Single  Family Property $833.41 Shopoff Realty  Investment  10 2021‐22 38008 Ridgeline at  Westridge 60 Developed Single  Family Property $833.41 Tri Pointe Homes  11 2021‐22 38214‐9 Alberhill Ranch 344 Developed Single  Family Property $833.41 Alberhill Development,  LLC  12 2022‐23 37280 Lakeshore 140 Developed Single  Family Property $917.08 Lake Elsinore Lakeshore,  LLC & Erin Crowder       DocuSign Envelope ID: C5C31449-C86C-45B9-9E7A-E906D4422983 City of Lake Elsinore Page 6  Community Facilities District No. 2015‐1 (Safety Services)   APPENDIX B    CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE  COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015‐1  (SAFETY SERVICES)  DESCRIPTION OF AUTHORIZED SERVICES    The services which may be funded with proceeds of the special tax of CFD No. 2015‐1, as provided by  Section 53313 of the Act, will include some or all of the costs attributable to public safety.    These services include police protection services (including but not limited to criminal justice services),  fire protection and suppression services, and paramedic services.     In addition to payment of the cost and expense of the forgoing services, proceeds of the special tax may  be expended to pay “Administrative Expenses” as said term is defined in the Rate and Method of  Apportionment and to establish an operating reserve for the costs of services as determined by the  Administrator.   The above services shall be limited to those provided within the boundaries of CFD No. 2015‐1 and the  Future Annexation Area of CFD No. 2015‐1 or for the benefit of the properties within the boundaries of  CFD No. 2015‐1 and the Future Annexation Area of CFD No. 2015‐1, as the boundary is expanded from  time to time by anticipated annexations, and said services may be financed by proceeds of the special tax  of CFD No. 2015‐1 only to the extent that they are in addition to those provided in the territory of CFD  No. 2015‐1 before CFD No. 2015‐1 was created.                DocuSign Envelope ID: C5C31449-C86C-45B9-9E7A-E906D4422983 DocuSign Envelope ID: C5C31449-C86C-45B9-9E7A-E906D4422983 City of Lake Elsinore Page 8  Community Facilities District No. 2015‐1 (Safety Services)     DocuSign Envelope ID: C5C31449-C86C-45B9-9E7A-E906D4422983 SPECIAL TAX ELECTION CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-1 (SAFETY SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 12 (August 23, 2022) This ballot is for the use of the authorized representative of the following owner of land within Annexation No. 12 of the Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Safety Services) (“CFD No. 2015-1”) of the City of Lake Elsinore: Name of Landowner Number of Acres Owned Total Votes Lake Elsinore Lakeshore, LLC 7.50 8 According to the provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, and resolutions of the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Lake Elsinore (the “City”), the above-named landowner is entitled to cast the number of votes shown above under the heading “Total Votes,” representing the total votes for the property owned by said landowner. The City has sent the enclosed ballot to you so that you may vote on whether or not to approve the special tax. This special tax ballot is for the use of the property owner of the parcels identified below, which parcels are located within the territory proposed to be annexed to the CFD No. 2015-1, City of Lake Elsinore, County of Riverside, State of California. Please advise the City Clerk, at (951) 674-3124 x 261 if the name set forth below is incorrect or if you are no longer one of the owners of these parcels. This special tax ballot may be used to express either support for or opposition to the proposed special tax. To be counted, this special tax ballot must be signed below by the owner or, if the owner is not an individual, by an authorized representative of the owner. The ballot must then be delivered to the City Clerk, either by mail or in person, as follows: Mail Delivery: If by mail, place ballot in the return envelope provided, and mail no later than August 10, 2022, two calendar weeks prior to the date set for the election. Mailing later than this deadline creates the risk that the special tax ballot may not be received in time to be counted. Personal Delivery: If in person, deliver to the City Clerk at any time up to 7:00 p.m. on August 23, 2022, at the Clerk’s office at 130 N Main St. Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. However delivered, this ballot must be received by the Clerk prior to the close of the public meeting on August 23, 2022. Very truly yours, Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: C5C31449-C86C-45B9-9E7A-E906D4422983 TO CAST THIS BALLOT, PLEASE RETURN THIS ENTIRE PAGE. OFFICIAL SPECIAL TAX BALLOT Name & Address of Property Owner: Assessor’s Parcel Number(s): Lake Elsinore Lakeshore, LLC Attn: Brett Crowder 1020 Second Street, Suite C Encinitas, CA 92024  379-230-001 ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-1 (SAFETY SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 12 AN “X” OR OTHER MARK WILL CAST ALL VOTES ASSIGNED TO THIS BALLOT SPECIAL TAX BALLOT MEASURE MARK “YES” OR “NO” WITH AN “X”: Shall the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore be authorized to levy a special tax on an annual basis at the rates and apportioned as described in Exhibit C to the Resolution Declaring its Intention to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Safety Services) adopted by the City Council on July 12, 2022 (the “Resolution”), which is incorporated herein by this reference, within the territory identified on the map entitled “Annexation Map No. 12 of Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Safety Services) City of Lake Elsinore” to finance certain services as set forth in Section 4 to the Resolution (including incidental expenses) and shall an appropriation limit be established for Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Safety Services) in the amount of special taxes collected? YES _________ NO _________ Certification for Special Election Ballot The undersigned is an authorized representative of the above-named landowner and is the person legally authorized and entitled to cast this ballot on behalf of the above-named landowner. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration is executed on ____________, 20__.       Lake Elsinore Lakeshore, LLC Brett Crowder Managing Member     Signature Print Name Title DocuSign Envelope ID: C5C31449-C86C-45B9-9E7A-E906D4422983 SPECIAL TAX ELECTION CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-1 (SAFETY SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 12 (August 23, 2022) This ballot is for the use of the authorized representative of the following owner of land within Annexation No. 12 of the Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Safety Services) (“CFD No. 2015-1”) of the City of Lake Elsinore: Name of Landowner Number of Acres Owned Total Votes Erin Crowder 2.50 3 According to the provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, and resolutions of the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Lake Elsinore (the “City”), the above-named landowner is entitled to cast the number of votes shown above under the heading “Total Votes,” representing the total votes for the property owned by said landowner. The City has sent the enclosed ballot to you so that you may vote on whether or not to approve the special tax. This special tax ballot is for the use of the property owner of the parcels identified below, which parcels are located within the territory proposed to be annexed to the CFD No. 2015-1, City of Lake Elsinore, County of Riverside, State of California. Please advise the City Clerk, at (951) 674-3124 x 261 if the name set forth below is incorrect or if you are no longer one of the owners of these parcels. This special tax ballot may be used to express either support for or opposition to the proposed special tax. To be counted, this special tax ballot must be signed below by the owner or, if the owner is not an individual, by an authorized representative of the owner. The ballot must then be delivered to the City Clerk, either by mail or in person, as follows: Mail Delivery: If by mail, place ballot in the return envelope provided, and mail no later than August 10, 2022, two calendar weeks prior to the date set for the election. Mailing later than this deadline creates the risk that the special tax ballot may not be received in time to be counted. Personal Delivery: If in person, deliver to the City Clerk at any time up to 7:00 p.m. on August 23, 2022, at the Clerk’s office at 130 N Main St. Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. However delivered, this ballot must be received by the Clerk prior to the close of the public meeting on August 23, 2022. Very truly yours, Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: C5C31449-C86C-45B9-9E7A-E906D4422983 TO CAST THIS BALLOT, PLEASE RETURN THIS ENTIRE PAGE. OFFICIAL SPECIAL TAX BALLOT Name & Address of Property Owner: Assessor’s Parcel Number(s): Erin Crowder Attn: Brett Crowder 1020 Second Street, Suite C Encinitas, CA 92024  379-230-002 ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-1 (SAFETY SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 12 AN “X” OR OTHER MARK WILL CAST ALL VOTES ASSIGNED TO THIS BALLOT SPECIAL TAX BALLOT MEASURE MARK “YES” OR “NO” WITH AN “X”: Shall the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore be authorized to levy a special tax on an annual basis at the rates and apportioned as described in Exhibit C to the Resolution Declaring its Intention to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Safety Services) adopted by the City Council on July 12, 2022 (the “Resolution”), which is incorporated herein by this reference, within the territory identified on the map entitled “Annexation Map No. 12 of Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Safety Services) City of Lake Elsinore” to finance certain services as set forth in Section 4 to the Resolution (including incidental expenses) and shall an appropriation limit be established for Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Safety Services) in the amount of special taxes collected? YES _________ NO _________ Certification for Special Election Ballot The undersigned is an authorized representative of the above-named landowner and is the person legally authorized and entitled to cast this ballot on behalf of the above-named landowner. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration is executed on ____________, 20__.       Erin Crowder Owner     Signature Print Name Title DocuSign Envelope ID: C5C31449-C86C-45B9-9E7A-E906D4422983