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Also, in prior years, assessments have not been levied in Zone 3. With the construction of new local improvements, staff is proposing the levy of assessments in Zone 3. A base assessment of $53.40 per EBU is being proposed for Zone 3(a 3% increase would provide for a$55.00 per EBU assessment). Assessments levied, per EBU, for services similar to those provided under the City of Colton's LLMD 1, in the surrounding area are as follows: City of Fontana $250.00 for a specific benefit zone City of Temecula $63.44 for city-wide arterial roadway landscaping, plus $20 to $225 for landscaping within a specific benefit zone City of Perris $51.08 to $470.56 ($144.90 mid-range) within a specific benefit zone City of Corona $65.00 to $714.00 within a specific benefit zone City of Rialto $58.00 to $278.00 ($168.00 mid-range) within a specific zone. The California Constitution requires that assessment ballots for any proposed new or increased assessment be mailed to property owners. If required, ballots will be mailed no later than May 7`n and will be tabulated following the close of the June 215` public hearing. An informational public meeting will be held on June 7�' to provide the property owners an additional opportunity to voice any concerns or questions. The assessment ballot tabulation will be made for both in support of and in opposition to the proposed new and/or increased assessment with the ballots being weighted in accordance with the total number of EBUs for each zone. In the event that the assessment ballots in opposition exceed those in suppoR, there will be a"majority protesY', and the City Council will be precluded from proceeding with the proposed new and/or increased assessments. In the event that assessment ballots in support exceed those in opposition, the City Council can proceed with the proposed new and/or increased assessments. FINANCIAL IMPACT: With an annual increase in the assessments, the intent is for LLMD 1 to be self sufficient and not require contributions from the City's General Fund. The total budget projected for fund LLMD 1 for fiscal year 2005(2006 is $419,689.65. Even with a 4% increase in the assessments, in order to continue to provide to same level of service, the General Fund contribution is estimated to be $151,579. With a 3% increase in assessments, the contribution is estimated to be $154,138. It is anticipated that, with an annual increase in the assessments and with future development within the benefit zones, the costs to the general fund will decrease over time. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Not Applicable. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the three resolutions: 1) Resolution initiating proceedings, 2) Resolution of Preliminary approval of the Engineer's Report, and 3) Resolution of Intention setting the public hearing forJune 21s`, 2005. Prepared by: Maritza Tapia — Administrative Analyst