Raise property assessments for Hilltop neighborhood landscaping by 2.45%
In Plain English
Hilltop residents pay special assessments on their property tax bills to maintain landscaping in their neighborhood. The city adjusts these fees annually based on inflation. If approved, your assessment increases by 2.45% for the 2014-2015 fiscal year.
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Votes
Close the public hearing
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously closed the public hearing on annual fee increases for Hilltop neighborhood landscaping maintenance. This procedural vote allows the assessment increases to move forward - Hilltop residents will pay 2.45% more on their property tax bills to fund neighborhood landscaping for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. The increase reflects inflation adjustments that the city makes each year to these special district fees. Councilmember Bates was absent from the meeting.
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Adopt Resolution No. 55-14
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved a 2.45% increase in special landscaping fees for Hilltop residents for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. These assessments appear on property tax bills and fund maintenance of neighborhood landscaping like medians and common areas. The increase is a routine annual adjustment tied to inflation. For a typical Hilltop property owner, this means paying a few extra dollars per year to maintain their neighborhood's green spaces.
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