Approval of Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 East Contra Costa County LLD Confirming Diagram and Assessment, Ordering Maintenance & Improvements and Levying Annual AssessmentApproval of Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 East Contra Costa County Lighting and Landscaping District (LLD)
Confirming Diagram and Assessment, Ordering Maintenance & Improvements
and Levying Annual Assessment
History of EBRPD’s presence in East Contra Costa County
• In the beginning… EBRPD did not encompass all of the 2 counties…
• In 1981, East Contra Costa County was annexed to be part of EBRPD, without benefit of additional property tax.
• Citizen’s Task Force convened to figure out how to fund the newly annexed area, which was rapidly changing from farmland and ranches to residential development.
History of how the East Contra Costa County LLD was formed
• In 1991 Citizen’s Task Force recommends an LLD be formed to fund maintenance and operations in the East Contra Costa County area.
• In 1996, ECCC-1 was placed on the ballot as Measure LL. Approved by voters within the assessment boundary.
• Assessment of $19.70 per residential unit/parcel unchanged in 25+ years.
• Original parkland to be maintained:
A reminder – what is a Landscape and Lighting Special Assessment District?
What are boundaries for the East Contra Costa County LLD?
The boundaries of the Liberty Union High School District, in eastern Contra Costa County
How can East Contra Costa County LLD funds be used?
CA Streets and Highways Code Lighting & Landscaping Act of 1972.
ECCC LLD Engineer’s Report Description of Improvements: The level of operations, maintenance and servicing include, but are not limited to: culvert service and repair, drinking fountains repair, entry structure repair, erosion control, fence repair, fire suppression, inlet, pipeline and outfall service and repair, litter control, mowing, painting, ranger patrol, repaving and crack repair, restroom maintenance, sign maintenance, stair tread repair, tree and shrubbery trimming and removal, weed abatement, landscaping, grading and soil preparation. The operations, maintenance and service include personnel, electrical energy, and utilities such as water, materials, contractual services, administrative costs and other items as necessary.
The ECCC LLD funds 4.86 FTE in the Delta Unit, East County Trails and Parks
Parks and Trails in East County include: • Delta de Anza Trail • Marsh Creek Trail • Big Break Trail • Big Break Shoreline • Nunn Property & Delta Access • Round Valley • Vasco Hills • Deer Valley/Roddy Ranch • Byron Vernal Pools
How does $19.70 per parcel add up?
ECCC LLD Fiscal Yr
Single Family Units
2021-22 $804,444 39,236
2020-21 $791,462 38,579
2007-08 $647,590 31,000
1997-98 $315,017 15,991
How much will EBRPD spend on operations in ECCC LLD area this year?
ECCC Funding Sources Operating Budget General Fund $ 1,000,861
ECCC LLD $ 675,474 Other non-capital $ 832,261
Location Operating Budget Round Valley $ 155,327 Vasco Caves 55,210 Vasco Hills 27,870 Big Break Shoreline 394,263 Delta De Anza Trail 38,530 East Contra Costa Trails 613,214 Big Break Visitors Center 806,882 Deer Valley 279,229 Vargas Plateau 138,071 TOTAL $ 2,508,596
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Recent Project using ECCC LLD funds
• Grazing improvements – fencing and grazing site improvements at Deer Valley, Roddy Ranch, Vasco Hills, Big Break, Nunn Property.
The Annual Timeline for LLD Adoption
Board of Directors reviews and approves in multiple steps:
1. Board adopts Resolution Initiating Proceedings (May 4)
2. Board approves Engineer’ Report and adopts Resolution of Intention (May 18)
3. Clerk of the Board publishes Notice of Public Hearing no less than 10 days before public hearing.
4. Board conducts Public Hearing and (unless 50% protest) orders Levy.
TODAY June 15th
Today’s actions for the East Contra Costa County LLD:
• HOLD PUBLIC HEARING - Receive Public Comments regarding Engineer’s Report
• Approve Engineer’s Report for FY 2021-2022 • Adopt resolution confirming the diagram and
assessment as set forth in the Engineer’s Report. • Order the maintenance and improvements and levy
the assessment as set forth in the Engineer’s Report. • Adopt resolution overruling protests.
Questions & Public Hearing
Approval of Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022East Contra Costa County Lighting and Landscaping District (LLD)Confirming Diagram and Assessment, Ordering Maintenance & Improvementsand Levying Annual Assessment
History of EBRPD’s presence in East Contra Costa County
History of how the East Contra Costa County LLD was formed
A reminder – what is a Landscape and Lighting Special Assessment District?
What are boundaries for the East Contra Costa County LLD?
How can East Contra Costa County LLD funds be used?
The ECCC LLD funds 4.86 FTE in the Delta Unit, East County Trails and Parks
How does $19.70 per parcel add up?
How much will EBRPD spend on operations in ECCC LLD area this year?
Recent Project using ECCC LLD funds
The Annual Timeline for LLD Adoption
Today’s actions for the East Contra Costa County LLD:
Questions & Public Hearing