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Engineer's Report Landscaping, Lighting and Maintenance District No. 2 FY 2003-2004 Part III — District Budget A. Description of Budget Items The following is a brief description of the costs associated with the improvements and services funded through the District. DIRECT COSTS: Direct Costs — Includes all regularly scheduled labor and general maintenance cost including all wages, salaries, benefits, materials, supplies, (e.g. pipe, fertilizer, insecticides, fuel, cleaning material etc.), and equipment, (e.g. communication, small tools, rentals, machinery etc. required to properly maintain and ensure the satisfactory condition of all improvements and appurtenant facilities. Including the furnishing of water and electricity required for the operation and maintenance of the improvements and facilities. All improvements within the District are maintained and serviced on a regular basis. The frequency and specific maintenance operations required within the District are determined by City staff, but are generally scheduled bi-weekly for planters and weekly for mowing. ADMINISTRATION COSTS: District Administration — May include all or a portion of the administrative and professional service costs associated with the coordination of District services and operations including response to public concerns and education and procedures associated with the levy and collection of assessments. This budget item also includes the costs of contracting with professionals to provide administrative, legal or engineering services specific to the District. County Administration Fee — This is the cost to the District for the County to collect assessments on the property tax bills. Miscellaneous Administration Expenses — includes the minor costs of items such as copying and telephone charges attributed to the District. RESERVE INFORMATION: Reserve Fund Collection — Includes funds being added to the Reserve Account for the current Fiscal Year. The Reserve Account provides for collection by the District of funds to operate the District from the time period of July 1 (beginning of the Fiscal Year) through December when the County provides the City with the first MuniFinancial Page 16