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CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 16-17 and 17-18
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 16-17 and 17-18
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 16-17 and 17-18
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 16-17 and 17-18
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 16-17 and 17-18
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 16-17 and 17-18
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
Lighting and Landscape District [229-8351]
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
Lighting and Landscape District (LAD) funds are derived from special property assessments to support City maintenance
services in park and landscape areas within residential developments that were originally included in the District. Proper
maintenance of the properties benefits the owners. Assessment charges are collected by the County on property tax
rolls and remitted to the City. There are currently 20 subareas in the LAD that include a total of 757 properties. Each lot
within a specific subarea is assessed the same amount.
The City manages the expenses of each of the subareas to maintain a positive fund balance and avoid, as long as
possible, the need for assessment rate increases. Nevertheless, over the past several years accumulated increases in
maintenance costs have necessitated an increase in assessment rates. To date, the majority of rate increases have been
within the original range of assessment rates set at the time of annexation. For FY16-17, it is proposed that the
assessment be raised for Rose Haven Assessment District, which is within its current range. For the Jackson 7 district, a
reduction in assessment is proposed.
District maintenance is done almost exclusively by contract. The level of maintenance at each subarea varies based
upon the needs of the subarea and funding available. In three of the 20 subareas, a negative fund balance exists.
Pursuant to Prop 218, ballot measures were conducted in the past, but neither passed thus disapproving an increase in
the assessment rate. As a result, maintenance services in these three subareas continue at a reduced level limited to
annual weed abatement only. This strategy is working to reduce these negative fund balances.
FY 15-16 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Continued to improve the financial strength of the District by aligning costs and expenses per sub areas
Installed significant improvements, where funds allowed, in the landscapes and hardscapes of several subareas
ACTIVITY GOALS
FY 16-17
Make improvements in each subarea where positive fund balances exist
Conduct additional outreach activities, when needed, to better connect residents with their District
FY 17-18
Make improvements in each subarea where positive fund balances exist
Conduct additional outreach activities, when needed, to better connect residents with their District
Develop an informational webpage dedicated to providing the annual Engineer's Report
COUNCIL GOALS
The Lighting and Landscape District will implement policies and activities that are aligned with the priorities, goals and
strategies the City Council has set for 2016:
Supporting Youth
Park maintenance activities provide a safe and supportive community that provides opportunities for Morgan Hill’s
youth to succeed and develop their full potential