Approve 3% increase in Hilltop neighborhood landscape fees for 2021-22

The HilltopBudgetPublic WorksHearing

In Plain English

Property owners in the Hilltop Landscape Maintenance District pay annual fees to maintain landscaping in their neighborhood. The city proposes raising these assessment fees by 3% for the 2021-22 budget year. If approved, your annual landscape maintenance fee increases based on your property's assessment.

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Votes

Adopt Resolution No. 65-21

Passed

5 to 1

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Why This Vote Matters

The council approved a 3% increase in annual landscape maintenance fees for property owners in the Hilltop Landscape Maintenance District. These fees fund upkeep of neighborhood landscaping like medians and common areas, with the exact increase depending on each property's assessment value. The measure passed with broad support in a 5-1 vote, with Councilmember Claudia Jimenez voting against and Melvin Willis abstaining. This is a routine annual adjustment to cover rising maintenance costs in the district.

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Community Discussion

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