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Engineer's Report Landscaping, Lighting and Maintenance District No. 2 FY 2003-2004 desirability and security of properties is enhanced by the presence of street lighting and well-maintained landscaping in close proximity to those properties. The special benefits associated with all landscaping improvements are specifically: • Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements. • Improved aesthetic appeal of properties providing a positive representation of the area and properties. • Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate green space and landscaping. • Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, dust and debris control, and fire prevention. • Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from well-maintained improvements associated with the properties. • Enhanced quality of life through well-maintained green belts and landscaped areas. • Reduced criminal activity and property -related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties in the District through well-maintained surroundings and amenities including abatement of graffiti. • Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels by moderating temperatures, providing oxygenation and attenuating noise. All of the preceding special benefits contribute to a specific enhancement and desirability of each of the assessed parcels within the District and thereby provide a special enhancement of property values. The improvements are for the special benefit, enhancement and use of properties within the District. Although the improvements include public easements, right-of- ways, streets and other amenities available or visible to the public at large, the construction and installation of these improvements are only necessary for the development of properties within the District and are not required nor necessarily desired by any properties or developments outside the District boundary. Therefore, any public access or use of the improvements by others is incidental and there is no measurable general benefit to properties outside the District or to the public at large. MuniFinancial Page 10