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Annual districts provide funds for maintenance and operations of public landscaping along major roadways and open spaces, streetlights, parks, etc. They also provide funding for specialized services for libraries, transportation management, and Business Improvement Districts. The lighting and landscape maintenance districts are enhancements to services provided by the citywide lighting and landscape district. The annual assessment amounts may vary year to year depending on the actual budget requirements.
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This district includes the properties that front 12th Street between C and I Streets. The purpose of the district is to recover costs incurred by the City to provide additional maintenance services that are over and above what is normally provided. The services include additional street and sidewalk cleaning, landscape maintenance, and trash pickup.
Governed by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, Property and Business Improvement Districts known as (PBIDs) were created as a financing mechanism where property owners enter into a special assessment district to improve their commercial districts.
The 16th Street PBID was formed on June 30, 2020, by City Council action to help revitalize and improve the 16th Street commercial corridor by making it safer, cleaner, and more vibrant. Assessments levied on properties within the 16th Street PBID provide funding for safety and security enhancements, maintenance services, economic development, and marketing programs above and beyond those currently provided by the City.
The Curtis Park CFD was formed in December of 2013 to fund maintenance of the drainage basin within the CFD boundaries. The Curtis Park Village project proposes to develop approximately 71.7 acres, which previously housed the rail yard operations center for the Western Pacific Railroad. The project site was rezoned from Heavy Industrial to include a shopping center, single family, multi-family, and mixed-use residential, and open spaces. At build-out, the site will be developed with 192 single-family and 335 multi-family residential units, as well as commercial/retail and office uses. Included in the multifamily residential will be 91 units for senior, affordable housing.
The Citywide Lighting & Landscaping Assessment District was formed in 1989. The purpose of the district is to provide funding for maintaining neighborhood street lights, safety lighting, parks, and street medians. The district also provides funding for street tree trimming, graffiti abatement, and park improvements.
All properties in the City are subject to this annual assessment. However, residential properties without neighborhood street lights do not pay the street lighting portion of the assessment. Typically the annual assessment increases by the consumer price index; however, the maximum increase is limited to 3%.
Governed by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, Property and Business Improvement Districts known as (PBIDs) were created as a Financing Mechanism where Property Owners enter into a special assessment district to improve their commercial districts.
The Del Paso Boulevard PBID was formed on June 30, 2005 and reformed in 2010 and 2015 by City council action to help improve the commercial corridor district along Del Paso Boulevard in North Sacramento. The assessment levied on property within the Del Paso PBID provides funding for image enhancement, security and safety, business advocacy and economic development initiatives above and beyond those currently provided by the City of Sacramento.
This district was formed by City Council on December 12, 2006. At the time of formation, this district covered about 22 acres, consisting of the proposed Del Paso Nuevo Units 4 and 5 subdivisions. As other future subdivision maps within this area are submitted to the City for approval, they may be required to annex to this District.
The purpose of this CFD is to maintain the landscaped corridors that will be constructed in and around the Del Paso Nuevo Units 4 and 5 subdivisions. These corridors include landscape lots, which are located between the sidewalk and property line, and separated sidewalk areas, which are located between the street curb, gutter and sidewalk.
Governed by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, Property and Business Improvement Districts known as (PBIDs) were created as a financing mechanism where property owners enter into a special assessment district to improve their commercial districts.
The Downtown Sacramento PBID was formed on June 13, 1995, and renewed in 2014 by City Council action to help revitalize and improve the central downtown business district by making it safer, cleaner, and more vibrant. Assessments levied on properties within the Downtown Sacramento PBID provide funding for safety and security enhancements, maintenance services, economic development, and marketing programs above and beyond those currently provided by the City.
Governed by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, Property and Business Improvement Districts known as (PBIDs) were created as a financing mechanism where property owners enter into a special assessment district to improve their commercial districts.
The Franklin Boulevard PBID was formed on August 17, 2004, renewed in 2012 and 2020 by City Council action to help improve the commercial corridor district along Franklin Boulevard. Assessments levied on property owners within the PBID provide funding for safety coordination and advocacy, maintenance, and image enhancement services above and beyond those currently provided by the City and County of Sacramento.
Governed by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, Property and Business Improvement Districts known as (PBIDs) were created as a financing mechanism where property owners enter into a special assessment district to improve their commercial districts.
The Greater Broadway PBID was approved by City Council on July 17, 2007, the District was approved for 5 years and became effective on January 1, 2008. It was renewed in 2012. The District provides funding for the following services within the Greater Broadway Business Corridor: Community Service Initiatives providing security patrol and daily street maintenance; Economic Development outreach and activities to convey a positive image for the area; Promotion of events and marketing, advocating consumer awareness of services available in the corridor.
The Laguna Creek wetlands area was constructed in 1988. On April 16, 1991, the City Council approved formation of the Laguna Creek Maintenance District. The district provides funding for environmental monitoring and maintenance activities associated with the Laguna Creek Wetlands Mitigation Program. The monitoring and maintenance work is required to comply with a Section 404 Permit (No. 9570) issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to the City of Sacramento. The adopted monitoring program identified a five to eight year monitoring period, which has been completed along with the required remediation work.
The Laguna Creek wetlands maintenance area is located between Sheldon Road, Bruceville Road, and Franklin Boulevard. This area includes the primary creek channel and adjacent wetlands, wetlands preserved to the south of the floodway, and adjacent turf areas. The maintenance area also includes channel improvements and wetlands located west of Franklin Boulevard, which were constructed as part of the Laguna Creek Floodway project. The work that is intended to be funded by the annual maintenance district includes:
Governed by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, Property and Business Improvement Districts known as (PBIDs) were created as a financing mechanism where property owners enter into a special assessment district to improve their commercial districts.
The Mack Road PBID was originally approved in August 2010 for a five-year term. It was successfully renewed in 2015 for a seven-year term. The District will continue to provide funding for the following services in the Mack Road commercial corridor: Security and Maintenance; Transportation Improvements; image enhancements while providing advocacy and marketing to the corridor.
Governed by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, Property and Business Improvement Districts known as (PBIDs) were created as a financing mechanism where property owners enter into a special assessment district to improve their commercial districts.
The Midtown Sacramento PBID was approved by City Council on August 9, 2007; the District was approved for 5 years and became effective on January 1, 2008. It was renewed in 2015. The District provides funding for the following services within the central commercial core of Midtown Sacramento: Security services, street maintenance, parking services and marketing efforts for economic development within boundaries of the PBID.
The Youth Services CFD was formed in November of 2013 to provide funding for additional youth programs in Natomas including classes, camps, sports programs, enrichment programs, leadership training, and other programs.
On September 23, 2003, City Council approved formation of the Neighborhood Alley maintenance CFD. This District currently includes a portion of the Regency park No. 19 subdivision that constructed non City Standard alleyways. These alleys are 22 feet wide, asphalt paved with vertical curb and gutter on each side as opposed to the 20 foot wide concrete City Standard. The cost to maintain these alleys could be significantly more than it would be to maintain the standard concrete alley.
On July 23, 1991, City Council approved formation of the Neighborhood Landscaping District, formerly known as the Subdivision Landscaping Maintenance District. This district provides funding for maintenance of landscaping improvements which are located adjacent to and/or along the frontage of residential subdivisions. At the time of formation, the initial district included the Laguna Verde and Laguna Parkway Subdivisions, located in Council District No. 8. Since then, the City Council has annexed 29 additional subdivisions to the District
The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 allows a municipality or other local public agency to establish a special assessment district to raise funds for installing, maintaining and servicing public lighting, landscaping, and park facilities. The revenue to pay for these improvements comes from special assessments on the land benefiting from the improvements. The assessments are collected as a separately stated item on the County property tax bill.
The Neighborhood Lighting District No. 96-07 was formed on October 22, 1996, by City Council action for the Swanston Estates neighborhood. Two other neighborhoods, Youngs Heights and Colonial Heights, were annexed to the district on December 17, 1996, and August 31, 1999, respectively.
The Neighborhood Lighting District provides an affordable means for neighborhoods to receive street lighting. Streetlights are placed on pre-existing wood utility poles, and are fed from overhead power lines. The district provides for the annual energy and maintenance costs, as well as administration and billing costs.
The Neighborhood Park Maintenance Community Facilities District was formed on June 25, 2002. The assessments levied on properties that annex into the Neighborhood Park Maintenance CFD provide funding for neighborhood park maintenance, as well as to preserve the level of maintenance in the parks system. Development of new residential housing is required to annex into the existing Neighborhood Park Maintenance CFD.
On July 23, 1991, City Council approved formation of the Neighborhood Water Quality District, formerly known as the Meadowview Estates Maintenance District. This district provides funding for maintenance of Water Quality areas and landscaping improvements which are located in and/or adjacent to residential subdivisions. At the time of formation, the initial district included the Meadowview Estates. Since then, the City Council has annexed two additional subdivisions to the district
On June 9, 1998, City Council approved the Resolution to form CFD No. 3 that provides funding for landscape maintenance services in North Natomas by levying taxes on all developed properties.
The North Natomas Community Plan area encompasses approximately 7,400 acres along the northern city boundary. City Council adopted the North Natomas Financing Plan for the area in 1994, providing infrastructure needs as the area develops. Among other improvements, landscaping along freeways, agricultural buffers and drainage canals were included. CFD No. 3 provides funding to maintain the landscape improvements as well as other landscaping along major road corridors, light rail corridor, drainage canals, detention basin park acres, agriculture buffers and above standard width street medians
On June 29, 1999, City Council approved formation of the North Natomas Neighborhood Landscaping CFD. Formation of the District and Annexation into provides a funding mechanism to maintain the landscaped areas adjacent to residential subdivisions. The CFD established separate zones for each tentative map or combination of tentative maps where similar landscaping was present. It also required that as other tentative maps are approved in the North Natomas area, they would be required to annex to this CFD.
The North Natomas Community Plan, adopted in 1994, stated that development in North Natomas shall comply with the federal and state clean air acts requiring a 35% reduction in emissions. In 1999, the City initiated proceedings for the North Natomas Transportation Management Association (TMA) CFD to finance transportation and air quality mitigation services to be provided within the district.
The City proposed that a Community Based TMA would be established before the first residential units were built to coordinate cost-effective transportation services with development phasing. In December, 1998 the North Natomas TMA was incorporated as a non-profit agency and the board was formed in February, 1999 to carry out these mandates.
On January 7, 1992, City Council approved formation of the Northside Subdivision Maintenance District. This district provides funding for maintenance activities associated with the Northside Subdivision Wetlands Mitigation Program. The mitigation program is in compliance with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers’ permit issued to the developer of Northside Subdivision on June 20, 1990. Activities include cleaning of the sand and grease trap separator for the storm drain system, disposal of the contents, and mowing and litter pick up. The district also funds maintenance activities for the landscaped area adjacent to Marysville Boulevard.
In 2013, City Council approved formation of the Northwest Land Park Community Facilities District CFD No. 2013-02. The Northwest Land Park CFD will fund maintenance and repair of public amenities, facilities, and improvements within and adjacent to the Northwest Land Park project. The primary function of CFD No. 2013-02 is to fund maintenance and lighting of parks, parkways, and open space including the neighborhood park, the Setzer Run Parkway and Bike Trail, the pedestrian/bike path to Miller Park, on-site neighborhood resource center operations, and urban farm maintenance on the Leataata Floyd Elementary School site in coordination with the Sacramento City Unified School District and the City’s Parks and Recreation Department.
Governed by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, Property and Business Improvement Districts known as (PBIDs) were created as a financing mechanism where property owners enter into a special assessment district to improve their commercial districts.
The Oak Park PBID was formed on August 8, 2004, and renewed in 2016 by City Council action to help improve the commercial corridor district of Oak Park. The assessments levied on property within the Oak Park PBID provides funding for image enhancement, security and safety, business advocacy, and economic development initiatives above and beyond those currently provided by the City of Sacramento. Service Plan provides for security and business advocacy services above and beyond those currently provided by the City of Sacramento.
On October 2, 1984, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 84-832 ordering the formation of the Old Sacramento Maintenance District. The district includes commercial parcels within a two-and-one-half service block area in Old Sacramento between Front and 2nd Streets. Maintenance services provided include street sweeping, collection of trash in street receptacles and service courts, and cleaning of building facades, all of which are of specific benefit to the district properties. These services are above and beyond those currently provided by the City, and there is no contemplation that it will ever be provided on a citywide basis. The purpose of the maintenance district is to provide a means for recovery of costs incurred by the City for these services. The fees levied are used to defray additional City and contractor expenses associated with the higher level of maintenance provided to this area. The fees are assessed by a combination of front footage, parcel and structure area.
On January 20, 2015, City Council approved formation of the Parkebridge Maintenance CFD No. 2014-07. The project includes a 3.8 acre neighborhood park and a small .5 acre mini-park interior to the development, a sound-wall to the north of the project, landscape corridors with bike trails along the north and south perimeters, as well as a 6 acre detention basin at the easterly side. The primary function of CFD No. 2014-07 is to fund the maintenance of roadway facilities, transit facilities, parks, bikeway and pedestrian paths, storm water drainage facilities and/or landscape areas within public rights-of-way.
Governed by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, Property and Business Improvement Districts known as (PBIDs) were created as a Financing Mechanism where Property Owners enter into a special assessment district to improve their commercial districts.
The Power Inn Area PBID was formed on July 18, 2006, and renewed in 2011, by City Council action to help improve the commercial/industry corridor along Power Inn Road in East Sacramento. The assessment levied on property within the Power Inn Area PBID will provide funding for advocacy & communications, security coordination, maintenance & beautification, and economic development & marketing services above and beyond those currently provided by the City of Sacramento.
On July 29, 2003, City Council approved formation of the Power Inn Road Maintenance District. This district provides funding for the maintenance of the landscaped corridor located along the frontage of lots adjacent to Power Inn Road between 14th Avenue and the Regional Transit over-crossing located just south of Folsom Boulevard. The landscaped corridor is designated as the area between the separated sidewalk and the curb and gutter
This district was formed by City Council on August 5, 2010 to fund the maintenance of landscaping improvements along Redding Avenue that is above City standards. The improvements extend from Folsom Boulevard south along 69th Street with the majority of improvements located on Redding Avenue between the light rail tracks and 4th Avenue. Special taxes are levied on properties located in the CFD based on the parcel’s linear square footage of street frontage.
Governed by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, Property and Business Improvement Districts known as (PBIDs) were created as a financing mechanism where property owners enter into a special assessment district to improve their commercial districts.
The River District PBID (formerly Capitol Station PBID) was formed on July 27, 1999, and renewed in 2014 by City Council action to help improve the Richards Boulevard Redevelopment Area of downtown Sacramento. The assessments levied on property within the River District PBID provide funding for economic development, community service initiatives, and advocacy/planning for public transportation projects.
City Council adopted Resolution No. 2014-0394 on December 2, 2014 to establish the Railyards Maintenance CFD No. 2014-04 to fund the maintenance of roadways, transit facilities, parks, bikeway and pedestrian paths, storm water facilities, and the area known as the West Tunnel in the Railyards development.
On April 14, 2015, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2015-0088 to change the name of the district to the Sacramento Maintenance CFD No. 2014-04 (“CFD No. 2014-04”) and state its intention to provide for future annexation of territory to the CFD. Council then adopted Resolution No. 2015-0130 on May 19, 2015, to officially establish the future annexation area for CFD No. 2014-04. The originally boundaries of CFD No. 2014-04 encompass approximately 185 acres and make up the entirety of the Railyards Specific Plan. At the time of CFD formation, the Railyards project was entitled to build as many as 12,100 dwelling units, 4.3 million square feet of nonresidential development, and up to 1,100 hotel rooms.
Additional Annexations to CFD No. 2014-04 have occurred since its formation. Annexed project areas are described in more detail below.
Annexation #1 – Delta Shores
The Delta Shores project is the first annexation to the Sacramento Maintenance CFD No. 2014-04. The annexation was approved unanimously by the owners of land included in the annexation area. These land owners also unanimously approved the special tax rates for the annexation area, the revenues of which are to be used for the repair, maintenance, utility costs and scheduled inspections of roadway facilities, transit facilities, water quality facilities, storm drainage facilities, bikeway and pedestrian paths, parks, and landscaped areas within public rights-of-way. The approved special tax rates are memorialized in the Notice of Special Tax Lien recorded April 8, 2016.
The boundaries of CFD No. 2014-04 Annexation #1 encompass approximately 816 acres and make up the entirety of the Delta Shores project. At the time of annexation, buildout of the Delta Shores project was expected produce over 5,000 new dwelling units and over 1.4 million square feet of new nonresidential development.
Annexation #2 – Natomas Meadows
The Natomas Meadows project is the second annexation to the Sacramento Maintenance CFD No. 2014-04. The annexation was approved unanimously by the owners of land included in the annexation area. These land owners also unanimously approved the special tax rates for the annexation area, the revenues of which are to be used for the maintenance of landscaped areas in the Natomas Meadows development. The approved special tax rates are memorialized in the Notice of Special Tax Lien recorded September 1, 2016.
The boundaries of CFD No. 2014-04 Annexation #2 encompass approximately 97 acres of land in North Natomas, with a total of 629 units expected to be built within the annexation area.
Annexation #3 – Calistoga
The Calistoga project is the third annexation to the Sacramento Maintenance CFD No. 2014-04. The annexation was approved unanimously by the owner of land included in the annexation area. The land owner also unanimously approved the special tax rates for the annexation area, the revenues of which are to be used for the maintenance of landscaped areas in the Calistoga development. The approved special tax rates are memorialized in the Amended Notice of Special Tax Lien recorded February 23, 2017.
The boundaries of CFD No. 2014-04 Annexation #3 encompass approximately 4.4 acres of land in the Jacinto Creek Planning Area, with a total of 35 units expected to be built within the annexation area.
Annexation #4 – Shasta 10
The Shasta 10 project is the fourth annexation to the Sacramento Maintenance CFD No. 2014-04. The annexation was approved unanimously by the owner of land included in the annexation area. The land owner also unanimously approved the special tax rates for the annexation area, the revenues of which are to be used for the maintenance of bioretention planters and related facilities located in the Shasta 10 development. The approved special tax rates are memorialized in the Notice of Special Tax Lien recorded November 20, 2017.
The boundaries of CFD No. 2014-04 Annexation #4 encompass approximately 10 acres of land in the Jacinto Creek Planning Area, with a total of 60 units expected to be built within the annexation area.
Annexation #5 – Crocker Village
The Crocker Village project is the fifth annexation to the Sacramento Maintenance CFD No. 2014-04. The annexation was approved unanimously by the owners of land included in the annexation area. The land owners also unanimously approved the special tax rates for the annexation area, the revenues of which are to be used for the maintenance and utility costs of storm drainage facilities, pedestrian walkways, parks, and landscaped areas within public rights-of-way located in the Crocker Village development. The approved special tax rates are memorialized in the Notice of Special Tax Lien recorded February 13, 2018.
The boundaries of CFD No. 2014-04 Annexation #5 encompass approximately 40 acres of land in the Jacinto Creek Planning Area, with a total of 331 units expected to be built within the annexation area.
Annexation #6 – Church Street Station
The Church Street Station project is the sixth annexation to the Sacramento Maintenance CFD No. 2014-04. The annexation was approved unanimously by the owners of land included in the annexation area. These landowners also unanimously approved the special tax rates for the annexation area, the revenues of which are to be used for the maintenance of landscaped areas in the Church Street Station development. The approved special tax rates are memorialized in the Notice of Special Tax Lien recorded August 15, 2018.
The boundaries of CFD No. 2014-04 Annexation #6 encompass approximately 4.5 acres of land with a total of 47 units expected to be built within the annexation area.
Annexation #7 – Sutter Park
The Sutter Park project is the seventh annexation to the Sacramento Maintenance CFD No. 2014-04 (referenced above). The annexation was approved unanimously by the owners of land included in the annexation area (hereafter, “CFD No. 2014-04 Annexation #7”). These landowners also unanimously approved the special tax rates for the annexation area, the revenues of which are to be used for the maintenance of landscaped areas and a park in the Sutter Park development. The approved special tax rates are memorialized in the Notice of Special Tax Lien recorded October 11, 2018.
The boundaries of CFD No. 2014-04 Annexation #7 encompass approximately 19.3 acres of land with a total of 102 units expected to be built within the annexation area.
Annexation #8 – Bruceville Terrace
The Bruceville Terrace project is the eighth annexation to the Sacramento Maintenance CFD No. 2014-04 (see Section VI of this report). The annexation was approved unanimously by the owners of land included in the annexation area (hereafter, “CFD No. 2014-04 Annexation #8”). These landowners also unanimously approved the special tax rates for the annexation area, the revenues of which are to be used for the maintenance of certain landscaped facilities located adjacent to the Bruceville Terrace development. The approved special tax rates are memorialized in the Notice of Special Tax Lien recorded September 24, 2018.
On September 24, 2019, City Council passed a motion authorizing the City Manager (or his/her designee) to execute the Public Improvement Maintenance Agreement for Bruceville Terrace (C2019-1486) between the City, KB Home Sacramento, Inc. (the developer of the project), and Bridgewater Sacramento Owners Association (the homeowners association). Pursuant to this agreement, KB Home Sacramento and/or the Bridgewater Sacramento Owners Association is responsible for the maintenance of the public improvements described above and the CFD will not levy any special taxes to pay for such maintenance unless the entities fail to adequately maintain the public improvements.
Annexation #9 – The Cove
The Cove project is the ninth annexation to the Sacramento Maintenance CFD No. 2014-04. The annexation was approved unanimously by the owners of land included in the annexation area (hereafter, “CFD No. 2014-04 Annexation #9”). These landowners also unanimously approved the special tax rates for the annexation area, the revenues of which are to be used for the maintenance and utility costs of storm drainage facilities, landscaped areas, and for maintenance of a bike trail located in the Cove development. The approved special tax rates are memorialized in the Notice of Special Tax Lien recorded January 9, 2019.
The boundaries of CFD No. 2014-04 Annexation #9 encompass approximately 77.5 acres of land with a total of 590 units expected to be built within the annexation area.
Governed by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, Property and Business Improvement Districts known as (PBIDs) were created as a financing mechanism where property owners enter into a special assessment district to improve their commercial districts.
The Stockton Boulevard PBID was formed on August 9, 2001, reformed in 2011 and 2020 by City Council action to help improve the commercial corridor district along Stockton Boulevard. Assessments levied on property owners within the Stockton Boulevard PBID provide funding for image enhancement, security and safety, business advocacy, and economic development initiatives above and beyond those currently provided by the City and County of Sacramento.
The Township 9 CFD was formed in July of 2012 to provide funding for maintenance of roadway facilities, transit facilities, storm-water drainage vaults, parks, paseos, and landscaped areas above and beyond the standard City levels in and around the Project.
This district was formed in 1987 to provide landscape maintenance services for the Village Garden North subdivision. The assessments collected are used by the city to maintain the landscaping and pay for administrative costs in this specific subdivision.
On December 15, 1998, City Council approved formation of the Willowcreek Landscaping CFD. This CFD provides a funding mechanism to maintain landscaped and open space areas in the Willowcreek area. As residential subdivisions develop in the area, they will have a funding mechanism in place to maintain the landscaped areas they will be adding to the district
On August 18, 1998, City Council approved formation of the Willowcreek Maintenance Assessment District. The maintenance district was established in Willowcreek, as one of several Best Management Practices (BMP), to reduce storm water pollution to the maximum extent possible, as required by the Federal Clean Water Act and the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit. The maintenance district provides additional street sweeping during the winter months; cleaning of manholes; pipes and pump stations; and monitoring of storm water discharge and sediments. Currently there are 12 subdivisions within the existing boundaries. As other subdivisions within the Willowcreek area are approved by Council and recorded, they will be required to annex to this district.
The cost of maintenance for the Willowcreek Maintenance Assessment District Water Quality Mitigation Program will be funded through the maintenance district.
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