Increase Marina Bay property assessments by 3% for landscape and lighting maintenance

Ford Point & Richmond VillageBudgetPublic Works Department

In Plain English

Marina Bay property owners pay annual assessments to maintain landscaping and lighting in their neighborhood through a special district created in 2009. The city proposes raising these assessments by 3% for the 2025-2026 budget year to cover inflation costs. If approved, property owners see higher bills starting next July.

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Votes

To approve the recommended action with the addition that beginning in budget year 2026–27, the budget section Engineer's Report will be presented to the MBLLMD Advisory Committee for input at least two weeks prior to the City Council's consideration of the resolution of intent to levy assessments. Also, to create an ad hoc committee which will work with staff on a long-term solution for the recurring inequity issue in landscape maintenance services

Moved by: Councilmember Sue WilsonSeconded by: Councilmember Jamelia Brown

Passed

7 to 0

Soheila BanaAye

Jamelia BrownAye

Claudia JimenezAye

Doria RobinsonAye

Sue WilsonAye

Cesar ZepedaAye

Eduardo MartinezAye

Why This Vote Matters

The council unanimously approved an engineer's report that will lead to higher annual fees for property owners in the Marina Bay area who pay special assessments for landscaping and lighting maintenance. The vote allows the city to move forward with a public hearing on June 24, 2025, where residents can comment on the proposed fee increases before any final decision. The council also added two requirements: starting in 2026-27, an advisory committee of residents will review the budget at least two weeks before the council considers it, and an ad hoc committee will work on fixing ongoing problems with unequal landscape maintenance services in the district. This is a routine step in the annual budget process for this special district, though the council acknowledged there are fairness issues that need addressing.

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