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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - TLLDTUSTIN LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING DISTRICT FY 2024-2025 ANNUAL UPDATE ANNUAL UPDATE In 1997, Tustin Ranch property owners approved an annual assessment adjustment based on Consumer Price Index (CPI). Three steps annually: 1. Order the preparation of the Engineer's Report 2. Approval of the Engineer's Report and Setting the Public Hearing 3. Hold Public Hearing and Approve Levy of Assessments FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET Assessments to be adjusted by CPI - 3.5% TLLD budget is $901,000 4 Assessments total $813,000 General Benefit is $88,000 FINANCIAL OUTLOOK USE OF CONSTRUCTION SURPLUS The initial construction of roadways in Tustin Ranch was funded through bond proceeds. In 2009, all public improvements in Tustin Ranch were complete and the City Council declared the remaining bond proceeds as surplus. $5.6M in surplus funds became available for maintenance needs within Tustin Ranch. CONSTRUCTION SURPLUS )09, assessment revenues provided maintenance within Tustin Ranch. Limited plant replacement & irrigation improvements occurred and landscape generally considered in poor condition. surplus construction funds, staff began: Major irrigation improvements Annual landscape enhancement projects improvements throughout Tustin Ranch. 2021 BALLOT PROCESS By the end of Fiscal Year 2019-2020, the construction surplus had been reduced to $1,142,000 and annual spending was $485,000. Maintaining service levels required a reanalysis of the District and voter approval to increase assessments. Ballots mailed to all property owners and voters did not approve the increase. SERVICE LEVEL REDUCTIONS FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 ACTUAL COSTS Engineer's Report County Charge for Collection Annual Landscape Maintenance Irrigation Repairs Landscape Refurbishments Tree Maintenance Street Lighting Irrigation Meter Electricity Water Tntnl $12,000 $2,400 $653,000 $104,000 $167,000 $158,000 $54,000 $7,000 $133,000 t1 '?An Ann FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET Engineer's Report County Charge for Collection Annual Landscape Maintenance Irrigation Repairs Landscape Refurbishments Tree Maintenance Street Lighting Irrigation Meter Electricity Water Tntnl $12,000 $2,400 $384,000 $92,200 $0 $143,000 $97,000 $10,400 $160,000 fiAnl nnn 2025 BALLOT PROCESS The District expenses continue to outpace revenue Construction surplus is currently $332,000 Expected to reduce to $250,000 by July 1, 2024 Staff preparing a ballot process for FY 2025-26 Engage consulting engineer to update 2021 analysis Community outreach and engagement Annual update and ballot process to run concurrently in Sprinq 2025 Staff Recommendation Resolution No. 24-30 approving the Der's Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Resolution No. 24-31 declaring the ouncils intention to levy assessments cal Year 2024-2025 and set a public g on June 4, 2024