Raise annual property assessments by 3% for Hilltop area landscape maintenance
In Plain English
Property owners in the 878-parcel Hilltop district currently pay annual assessments to maintain landscaping and improvements in their neighborhood. The city proposes raising these assessments by 3% for inflation. If approved, the district collects $1.1 million from property owners, with the city adding $246,000 from general funds.
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Why This Vote Matters
Property owners in the Hilltop neighborhood will pay 3% higher annual assessments starting next year to maintain landscaping and neighborhood improvements. The council unanimously approved the inflation adjustment, which will generate $1.1 million from the 878 properties in the district, with the city contributing an additional $246,000 from general funds. This is a routine annual adjustment that allows the landscape maintenance district to keep up with rising costs for services like tree trimming, irrigation, and upkeep of common areas.
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