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Parkway Maintenance District No. 10, Zone 2, Mountain Gate II
Subject Fiscal Year: 2023 / 2024
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ENGINEER’S REPORT
PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 10 – ZONE 2
“MOUNTAIN GATE II”
FISCAL YEAR 2023 / 2024
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Engineer's Report Affidavit
Palm Springs Parkway Maintenance District No. 10, Zone 2
Mountain Gate II”
This Report describes the District including the improvements, budget, parcels and
assessments to be levied for the subject fiscal year, as they existed at the time of the
passage of the Resolution of Intention. Reference is hereby made to the Riverside County
Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within
the District. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the
City Council.
By: ________________________________
Joel Montalvo, P.E.
City Engineer
City of Palm Springs
Civil Engineer C 62624
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ENGINEER’S REPORT
PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10, ZONE 2
MOUNTAIN GATE II
The Undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report as directed by the City Council.
The undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of
California.
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Joel Montalvo, P.E.
City Engineer
City of Palm Springs
County of Riverside, California
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with the Assessment
Roll and Assessment Diagram thereto attached, was filed with me on:
29th day of June, 2023.
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Brenda Pree
City Clerk
City of Palm Springs
County of Riverside, California
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with the Assessment
Roll thereto attached, was approved and confirmed by the Palm Springs City Council on:
24th day of July, 2023.
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Brenda Pree
City Clerk
City of Palm Springs
County of Riverside, California
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................ 1
A. Introduction .................................................................................................... 1
B. Overview ........................................................................................................ 1
DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT ............................................................................................ 2
A. Description of the District ................................................................................ 2
B. Description of Improvements and Services ..................................................... 2
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT .............................................................................................. 4
A. General .......................................................................................................... 4
B. Benefit Analysis .............................................................................................. 5
C. Assessment Methodology .............................................................................. 5
D. Assessment Formula………………………………………………….…..………..7
DISTRICT BUDGET ................................................................................................................... 9
A. Description of Budget Items............................................................................ .9
B. District Budget ................................................................................................ 9
APPENDIX A – District Diagrams ............................................................................................. 11
APPENDIX B – Assessment Roll .............................................................................................. 10
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this Engineer’s Report (hereinafter referred to as the “Report ”) is to set forth
the engineering analysis and findings for the levy of assessments in the City of Palm Springs
(hereinafter referred to as the “City”) Parkway Maintenance District No. 10, Zone 2, (“Mountain
Gate II”), (hereinafter referred to as the “District”), for the subject fiscal year, in compliance
with the requirements of Chapter 3, of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (hereinafter
referred to as the “1972 Act”) which is part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and
Highways Code and as provided by Article XIII D of the California Constitution (hereinafter
referred to as “Article XIII D”). This District was formed to supplement certain City revenues
and help finance the costs of providing for parkway landscape maintenance within the
District’s boundaries.
The City initiates proceedings for annual levying of assessments within the District by passing
a resolution, which states that the District was established under the Act. This resolution also
describes the improvements, describes the name and location of the District, and preliminarily
approves the Engineer’s Report.
The report prepared by the engineer must include an estimate of the costs of the
improvements, a diagram, i.e., map of the District showing the boundary of the District and an
assessment of the estimated costs of the improvements against the parcels or lots which
benefit from the improvements. Once the report is completed it is presented to the City
Council for its review and approval as presented, or it may be modified and approved.
After the report is approved, the City Council may adopt a Resolution of Intention, which
declares its intent to levy and collect assessments, describes the improvements, and refers
to the report for details of the District. The Resolution of Intention also sets a time and place
for a hearing on the proposed assessments.
B. OVERVIEW
The existing Parkway Maintenance District No. 10, Zone 1, (Mountain Gate) is comprised of
the 308 residential parcels of Tracts 30963-1, 30963-2 and 30963. The District provides for
the maintenance of local landscape improvements associated with development of those
properties including parkway landscaping along Highway 111 and Gateway Drive as well as
specific public areas within the development. In 2005, Annexation No. 1 of Tracts 32028-1
and 32028, (Mountain Gate II), to the District was approved, which expanded the western
boundaries of the existing District and facilitated the maintenance and operation of additional
landscape improvements along State Highway 111 installed in connection with the
development of the residential properties within the Mountain Gate II subdivision. Annexation
No. 1 has been identified as Zone 2 of Parkway Maintenance District No. 10.
Although the landscape improvements associated with the Mountain Gate II development are
similar to the improvements provided in Zone 1 of the District, the improvements to be installed
and maintained are a direct result of the Mountain Gate II development and the cost of
maintaining these improvements shall be budgeted and apportioned to only the properties
within the Mountain Gate II development, identified as Zone 2 of the District.
The District described in this report includes all lots within the residential area identified as
“Mountain Gate II”, consisting of Tract 32028-1and Tract 32028.
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The City proposes to annually levy and collect special assessments to continue the
maintenance of the improvements within the District. Assessments within the District are
proposed to be levied annually, pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2
of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (the “1972 Act”) and in compliance
with the substantive and procedural requirements of the California State Constitution Article
XIIIC and XIIID (“Proposition 218”).
The assessments described in this Engineer’s Report (hereinafter referred to as the “Report”)
shall be levied upon each parcel within the boundaries of the District and assessments shall
be proportional to the special benefit received from the maintenance of the improvements. For
the District, a benefit assessment rate per parcel is established based upon estimated and
actual operations and maintenance costs for the year.
This Report describes the District and the proposed assessments for the subject fiscal year.
The annual budget for the maintenance and operation of the improvements is based on
estimated expenses for the upcoming fiscal year.
The word “parcel,” for the purposes of this Report, refers to an individual property assigned
its own Assessment Parcel Number by the Riverside County (“County”) Assessor’s Office.
The Riverside County Auditor/Controller uses Assessment Parcel Numbers and specific Fund
Numbers to identify on the tax roll properties assessed for special district benefit
assessments.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT
A. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT
The District described in this report includes all lots within the residential area identified as
“Mountain Gate II”, consisting of Tract 32028-1 and Tract 32028. The District includes 196
single family residential lots.
The purpose of the District is to ensure the ongoing maintenance and servicing of local street
landscaping improvements installed in connection with development of properties within the
District. This District will provide the financial mechanism (annual assessments) by which the
ongoing operation and maintenance of these improvements will be funded.
The District structure, proposed improvements, method of apportionment and assessments
described in this Report are based on improvement plans including all estimated direct
expenditures, incidental expenses, and reserves associated with the maintenance and
servicing of the improvements.
B. DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES
The purpose of the District is to ensure the ongoing maintenance, operation and servicing of
parkway landscape improvements within the District. These improvements may include, but
are not limited to, palm trees, turf areas with mowing strips, desert indigenous trees and
ground cover, annual flowers, a sprinkler irrigation and emitter drip system, landscape
drainage system, walkways and associated appurtenant facilities located in the dedicated
landscaped parkway (street right-of-way) on the east side of State Highway 111 (North Palm
Canyon Drive); and all materials, equipment, utilities, labor and appurtenant facilities related
to the operation and maintenance of the parkway landscape improvements.
The estimated annual cost to provide and maintain the improvements within the District shall
be allocated to each property in proportion to the special benefits received. The Method of
Apportionment described in this Report utilizes commonly accepted assessment engineering
practices and has been established pursuant to the 1972 Act and the provisions of Proposition
218.
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Improvements and Services Permitted Pursuant to the 1972 Act
As generally defined by the 1972 Act and applicable to this District, improvements and the
associated assessments may include one or more of the following:
1) The installation or planting of landscaping;
2) The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and
facilities;
3) The installation or construction of public lighting facilities including, but not limited to, street
lights and traffic signals;
4) The installation of park or recreational improvements including, but not limited to, all of the
following:
a) Land preparation, such as grading, leveling, cutting and filling, sod, landscaping,
irrigation systems, sidewalks, and drainage;
b) Lights, playground equipment, play courts, and public restrooms;
c) The acquisition of land for park, recreational, or open-space purposes;
5) The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the
foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof;
6) The acquisition of any associated existing improvement;
7) The maintenance or servicing of any of the foregoing including the furnishing of services
and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any
improvement including, but not limited to:
a) Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvements;
b) Grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters,
walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities;
c) Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation,
irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury;
d) The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste;
e) The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove
or cover graffiti;
f) Electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting
facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements;
g) Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the
maintenance of any other improvements;
8) Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
a) The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates,
diagram, and assessment;
b) The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices;
c) Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments;
d) Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services;
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e) Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and
servicing of the improvements; and,
f) Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased
assessment.
Landscaping Improvements
The landscaping improvements to be maintained by the District may include, but are not
limited to palm trees, turf areas with mowing strips, desert indigenous trees and ground cover,
annual flowers, a sprinkler irrigation and emitter drip system, landscape drainage system,
walkways and associated appurtenant facilities located in the dedicated landscaped parkway
(street right-of-way) on the east side of State Highway 111 extending the length of the
Mountain Gate II development. The ongoing maintenance, servicing and operation of these
improvements have been identified as a special benefit to the residential properties within
Tracts 32028-1 and 32028, and the annual assessments described herein will provide funding
for the materials, equipment, utilities, labor, appurtenant facilities and incidental expenses
related thereto as permitted under the provisions of the 1972 Act.
Specifically not included as part of the improvements and facilities for the District are:
• Landscaped areas located on private property;
• Landscaped areas located outside the boundaries of the District;
• Improvements that are funded by other sources available to the City including other
assessments; and
• Landscaped areas maintained and funded by the Homeowner’s Association established for
this development including well sites, open space and park areas located within the
development.
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
A. GENERAL
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose
of providing certain public improvements, which include the construction, maintenance, and
servicing of public lights, landscaping, parks, open space areas and appurtenant facilities.
The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to
benefit rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district or District
may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes t he net amount
among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be
received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.”
The formula used for calculating assessments reflects the composition of the parcels and the
improvements and services provided within the District to fairly apportion the costs based on
estimated benefit to each parcel.
In addition, Article XIII D requires that a parcel’s assessment may not exceed the reasonable
cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. Article XIII D provides that
only special benefits are assessable and the City must separate the general benefits from the
special benefits.
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B. BENEFIT ANALYSIS
The improvements within the District, the associated costs and assessments have been
carefully reviewed, identified and allocated based on special benefit pursuant to the provisions
of the 1972 Act and the Constitution. All improvements associated with the District have been
identified as necessary, required and/or desired for the orderly development of the properties
within the “Mountain Gate II” development to their full potential, consistent with the proposed
development plans and applicable portions of the City General Plan. As such, these
improvements would be necessary and required of individual property owners for the
development of such properties and the ongoing operation, servicing and maintenance of
these improvements should reasonably be the financial obligation of those properties.
Therefore, the improvements and the annual costs of ensuring the maintenance and operation
of the improvements are considered a direct and special benefit to all residential properties
within the District.
The method of apportionment (method of assessment) described herein is based on the
premise that each assessed parcel within the District receives special benefit from the
improvements and the desirability and security of each property is enhanced by the presence
of well-maintained landscaping in close proximity to those properties.
The special benefits to properties within the District associated with the landscape
improvements are specifically:
▪ Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements;
▪ Improved aesthetic appeal of properties providing a positive representation of the area;
▪ Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from
adequate green space, open space areas and landscaping;
▪ Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, dust and debris
control, and fire prevention;
▪ Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from well-
maintained improvements associated with the properties; and
▪ Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels by moderating temperatures, providing
oxygenation and attenuating noise.
All of the preceding special benefits contribute to a specific enhancement and desirability of
each of the assessed parcels within the District. Although the improvements may include
landscaping improvements and other amenities available or visible to the public at large, the
maintenance of these improvements is only necessary for the properties within the District
and are not required nor necessarily desired by any properties or developments outside the
District boundary. Therefore, any public access or use of the improvements by others is
incidental and there is no measurable general benefit to properties outside the District or to
the public at large.
C. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The landscape improvements installed in connection with the development of residential
properties within Tracts 32028-1 and 32028 (“Mountain Gate II”) and will be maintained by the
District shall be fairly distributed among all benefiting parcels based upon the special benefit
received by each parcel. The District is comprised of 196 residential parcels and various
private streets, public easements and open space areas. While the various private streets,
public easements and open space areas within the Mountain Gate II development may be
assigned an Assessor’s Parcel Number by the County Assessor’s Office, it has been
determined that these parcels (identified as letter lots on the approved tract maps) resulted
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from the planned development of the residential properties and these parcels receive no direct
and special benefit from the improvements, in fact some of these parcels contain the
landscaped areas to be maintained by the District as well as landscaped areas that will be
maintained by the Homeowner’s Association established for the Mountain Gate development.
Since the improvements to be maintained by the District have been installed and constructed
in conjunction with the development of all residential parcels within Tracts 32028-1 and 32028,
it has been determined that each and every residential parcel within the development shall be
assessed for the net annual costs associated with the ongoing maintenance of those
improvements. While it is evident that all residential properties within the District receive
special benefit, it is also recognized that in this particular development, the residential parcels
directly adjacent to the improvements have enhanced benefits resulting from their proximity
to the improvements. Specifically, twenty-one (21) parcels (Lots 29 through 38 of Tract 32028;
and Lots 81 through 91 of Tract 32028-1) are directly adjacent to the landscape
improvements, which slope up from the backyards of these properties to the Highway 111
(the improvements are at a higher elevation). This physical relationship to the improvements
provides these properties expanded green space behind their homes that provide a visual
enhancement to the property; improved erosion and dust control; and increased temperature
moderation resulting from the trees and irrigation. While factors such as temperature
moderation versus distance are measurable values for determining variances in special
benefit, other factors such as enhanced visual benefit tend to be more subjective. However it
is reasonable to conclude that collectively, these enhanced benefits associated with
properties adjacent to the improvements are appropriately represented by an estimated ten
percent (10%) increase in their special benefit as compared to the other residential properties
within Annexation No. 1.
Therefore, in order to apportion special benefit to all parcels within the District, a weighted
method of apportionment known as an Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU) methodology has been
utilized to calculate a corresponding and equitable assessment for each parcel. It has been
determined that all residential parcels within the development that are not immediately
adjacent to the improvements receives similar and equal special benefit from the
improvements and have been assigned a weighted allocation of one (1.0) EBU. As previously
noted, it has also been determined that the residential parcel immediately adjacent to the
improvements receive approximately a 10% greater special benefit than the other residential
parcels within the development, and each of these parcels has been assigned a weighted
allocation of one and one-tenth (1.1) EBU. Parcels identified as private streets; public
easements and open space areas have been assigned a zero (0.0) EBU.
Based on these weighted factors, an assessment rate (rate per EBU) for the District is
calculated by taking the Total Net Cost to be assessed (“Balance to Levy”), then dividing that
amount by the Total Number of EBU’s assigned to all parcels within the District.
Total Balance to Levy / Total EBU = Levy per EBU (assessment rate)
The assessment amount for each parcel is calculated by multiplying the assessment rate
(“Levy per EBU”) by the EBU assigned to each parcel.
Levy per EBU x Each Parcel’s Individual EBU = Parcel Levy Amount
Since each residential parcel not immediately adjacent to the improvements has been
assigned 1.0 EBU, the assessment obligation for each these residential parcels will be equal
to the annual assessment rate. Since each residential parcel immediately adjacent to the
improvements has been assigned 1.1 EBU, the assessment obligation for each residential of
these parcels will be equal to 1.1 times the annual assessment rate.
D. ASSESSMENT FORMULA
Any new or increased assessment requires certain noticing and meeting requirements by law.
Prior to the passage of Proposition 218 (California Constitution Articles XIIIC and XIIID),
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legislative changes in the Brown Act defined a "new or increased assessment" to exclude
certain conditions. These conditions included "any assessment that does not exceed an
assessment formula or range of assessments previously adopted by the agency or approved
by the voters in the area where the assessment is imposed." This definition and conditions
were later confirmed through Senate Bill 919 (Proposition 218 implementing legislation).
An Assessment Range Formula was included as part of the original formation of the District.
The purpose of establishing the Assessment Range Formula is to provide for reasonable
increases and inflationary adjustment to annual costs and assessments without requiring
costly noticing and mailing procedures, which could add to the costs and assessments. An
original maximum assessment amount of $103,841 was established for the first fiscal year
2005/2006 this District was formed (the Initial Maximum Assessment). Future District Reports
will identify as part of the District Budget an Adjusted Maximum Assessment Rate in
accordance with the Assessment Range Formula for each subsequent fiscal year.
The Assessment Range Formula for this District is generally defined:
• If the proposed annual assessment for the upcoming fiscal year is less than or equal to
the adjusted Maximum Assessment Rate, then the proposed annual assessment is not
considered an increased assessment.
• The Maximum Assessment Rate is equal to the Initial Maximum Assessment Rate of
$103,841 established in fiscal year 2005/2006, adjusted annually by the annual
percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of “All Urban Consumers” for the
Los Angeles-Orange-Riverside County Area. The CPI used for establishing subsequent
Maximum Assessment Rates shall be for the annual percentage change from the most
current month published by the U. S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics; at
the time the Engineer’s Report for the District is prepared.
Beginning with the second fiscal year (fiscal year 2006/2007) and each fiscal year thereafter,
the Maximum Assessment Rate will be recalculated and a new Adjusted Maximum
Assessment Rate will be established for the fiscal year utilizing the Assessment Range
Formula described above. The Maximum Assessment Rate shall be calculated independent
of the annual budget and proposed assessment. The annual percentage change in CPI shall
be based on the annual percentage change established by the U.S. Department of Labor,
Bureau of Labor Statistics. Should the Bureau of Labor Statistics revise such index or
discontinue the preparation of such index, the City shall use the revised index or comparable
system as approved by the City Council for determining fluctuations in the cost of living.
Any proposed annual assessment less than or equal to the Adjusted Maximum Assessment
Rate is not considered an increased assessment, even if the proposed assessment is
significantly greater than the assessment applied in the prior fiscal year. To impose a new or
increased assessment other than the annual inflationary adjustment provided by the
preceding Assessment Range Formula, the City must comply with the provisions of the
California Constitution Article XIIID Section 4c, that requires a public hearing and certain
protest procedures including mailed notice of the public hearing and property owner protest
balloting. Property owners through the balloting process must approve a proposed new or
increased assessment before any such assessment may be imposed.
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DISTRICT BUDGET
A. DESCRIPTION OF BUDGET ITEMS
For the purpose of estimating costs for the maintenance and servicing, actual costs are used
where possible. But where actual maintenance experience is lacking, cost estimates will be
used to determine costs, as follows:
Parkway maintenance: Includes maintenance labor, materials and equipment required to
properly maintain the authorized improvements and services within the District.
Water costs: The cost of irrigation water for the landscape to be maintained is based upon
actual Desert Water Agency billings on public landscaped areas being maintained within the
District.
Electrical energy costs: Energy costs included are those necessary for the operation of
irrigation controls.
Incidental costs: Costs for special items, such as costs of levying the assessments with the
County Tax Collector, anticipated utility rate hikes, or other such costs, are determined
individually.
Another Incidental Cost is the expense of Assessment Engineering services. This includes
costs of performing annual assessment engineering, determining existing or estimated costs,
retaining of consultants, preparation of the Engineer’s Report, and other related costs, such
as publication of notices, mailings, etc.
Another Incidental Cost is the County Assessor-Tax Collector’s charge of $25 per County
assessment account plus $0.20 per levied parcel, to place the assessments on the tax rolls.
This charge will be distributed between the benefit Districts.
Miscellaneous: All cost estimates shall be rounded to the nearest dollar, except where
specified differently above. The total amount to be levied on any parcel will be rounded to an
even number to accommodate collection on the property tax bill in two equal installments.
Reserve Fund: In addition to the estimated annual maintenance expenditures and
administrative costs, the 1972 Act provides for the annual collection of funds to be retained in
a Reserve Fund. These funds are collected and retained for the purpose of funding the
operation and maintenance of the improvements from the beginning of the fiscal year (July 1)
until such time the assessment proceeds are received from the County which is generally in
January or February (Operational Reserves). The funds may also be used to offset
unforeseen maintenance expenditures (revenue deficits) as well as funds retained as surplus
revenues from the previous fiscal year. The amount retained in the Reserve Fund typically
should not exceed an amount greater than the operational reserve requirements described
above.
B. DISTRICT BUDGET
This report has been prepared pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2
of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code and Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California
Constitution (Proposition 218).
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B. DISTRICT BUDGET
PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10, ZONE 2 ("MOUNTAIN GATE II")
(Formed in 2005)
A.FY 21-22 Past Actual Costs vs. Assessments Summary
Account Surplus from previous FY = $ (48,810)
Starting Budget = $ 30,342
Actual Costs = $ (99,085)
Account Surplus / Deficit = $ (117,554)
Assessment = $ 35,360
Estimated Costs = $ (96,327)
Estimated Account Surplus / Deficit = $ (178,521)
B.FY 22-23 Current Estimated Annual Costs
Landscape Services $ (68,422)
Southern California Edison $ (730)
Desert Water Agency $ (31,123)
Incidentals $ -
Reserve Fund $ -
Administration $ (869)
Estimated Annual Costs: $ (101,144)
C.FY 23-24 Future Estimated Assessment
Estimated Future Cost = $ (101,144)
Estimated Current FY Account Surplus = $ (178,521)
Estimated Future Surplus / Deficit = $ (279,665)
D.FY 23-24
Future Assessment
Analysis
Change in Consumer Price Index (∆CP) = 3.823%
Previous FY Maximum Allowable
Assessment = $ 160,838
Maximum Allowable Assessment (Previous Max x ∆CPI) = $ 166,987
Proposed Assessment (PA) = →$ 166,986 (See Note 2)
Total Equivalent Benefit Units (EBU = 175x1.0EBU +
21x1.1EBU) = 198.10
Assessment Ratel (PA ÷ 198.10 EBU, for 175 Parcels) = →$ 842.94 (Per Parcel)
Cost per subset of 21 parcels (Assessment Rate x 1.1EBU) = →$ 927.23 (Per Parcel)
E.
Two Year History: Actual Costs vs.
Assessments
Fiscal Year: FY 20-21 FY 21-22
Actual Costs: ($48,810) ($99,085)
Assessment $0 $30,342
F.Two Year History: Maximum Assessment
Adjusted Max. Assessment FY 20-21 $143,910
Adjusted Max. Assessment FY 21-22 $149,103
Note:
1) CPI of "All Urban Consumers" for the Los Angeles-Orange-Riverside County, April CPI Value.
2) A reserve of $250,000 has been established to fund replacement of landscaping and irrigation
improvements in the event of catastrophic damage due to wind, fire, or other events.
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APPENDIX A - DISTRICT DIAGRAM
The parcels within the Palm Springs Parkway Maintenance District No. 10, Zone 2, (“Mountain
Gate II”), are shown on the current Riverside County Assessor’s Parcel Map Book 669 Pages
63, 64 and 65. The County Assessor’s Parcel Map along with the Assessment Roll constitutes
the District Assessment Diagram. A copy of the Parkway Maintenance District No. 10, Zone
2, boundary is shown on the following page.
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City of Palm Springs, Parkway Maintenance District No. 10, Zone 2 – Engineer’s Report Page 12
City of Palm Springs – Engineer’s Report
Parkway Maintenance District No. 10, Zone 2, Mountain Gate II
Subject Fiscal Year: 2023 / 2024
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City of Palm Springs, Parkway Maintenance District No. 10, Zone 2 – Engineer’s Report Page 13
City of Palm Springs – Engineer’s Report
Parkway Maintenance District No. 10, Zone 2, Mountain Gate II
Subject Fiscal Year: 2023 / 2024
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City of Palm Springs, Parkway Maintenance District No. 10, Zone 2 – Engineer’s Report Page 14
City of Palm Springs – Engineer’s Report
Parkway Maintenance District No. 10, Zone 2, Mountain Gate II
Subject Fiscal Year: 2023 / 2024
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City of Palm Springs – Engineer’s Report
Parkway Maintenance District No. 10, Zone 2, Mountain Gate II
Subject Fiscal Year: 2023 / 2024
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City of Palm Springs, Parkway Maintenance District No. 10, Zone 2 – Engineer’s Report Page 16
APPENDIX B - ASSESSMENT ROLL
Parcel identification for each lot or parcel within the District shall be the parcel as shown on the
Riverside County Secured Roll for the year in which this Report is prepared and reflective of the
Assessor’s Parcel Map(s) associated with the Secured Roll. A listing of parcels proposed to be
assessed within this District, along with the assessment amounts, is shown on the following table.
City of Palm Springs – Engineer’s Report
Parkway Maintenance District No. 10, Zone 2, Mountain Gate II
ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBER ASSESSMENT ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBER ASSESSMENT
669-630-001 $842.94 669-630-027 $842.94
669-630-002 $842.94 669-630-028 $842.94
669-630-003 $842.94 669-630-029 $842.94
669-630-004 $842.94 669-630-030 $842.94
669-630-005 $842.94 669-630-031 $842.94
669-630-006 $842.94 669-630-032 $842.94
669-630-007 $842.94 669-630-033 $842.94
669-630-008 $842.94 669-630-034 $842.94
669-630-009 $842.94 669-630-035 $842.94
669-630-010 $842.94 669-630-036 $842.94
669-630-011 $842.94 669-630-037 $842.94
669-630-012 $842.94 669-630-038 $842.94
669-630-013 $842.94 669-630-039 $842.94
669-630-014 $842.94 669-630-040 $842.94
669-630-015 $842.94 669-630-041 $842.94
669-630-016 $842.94 669-630-042 $842.94
669-630-017 $842.94 669-630-043 $842.94
669-630-018 $842.94 669-630-044 $842.94
669-630-019 $842.94 669-630-045 $842.94
669-630-020 $842.94 669-630-046 $842.94
669-630-021 $842.94 669-630-047 $842.94
669-630-022 $842.94 669-630-048 $842.94
669-630-023 $842.94 669-630-049 $842.94
669-630-024 $842.94 669-630-050 $842.94
669-630-025 $842.94 669-630-051 $842.94
669-630-026 $842.94 669-630-052 $842.94
669-630-053 $842.94 669-640-021 $842.94
669-630-054 $842.94 669-640-022 $842.94
669-630-055 $842.94 669-640-023 $842.94
669-630-056 $842.94 669-640-024 $842.94
669-630-057 $842.94 669-640-025 $842.94
669-630-058 $842.94 669-640-026 $842.94
669-630-059 $842.94 669-640-027 $842.94
669-630-060 $842.94 669-640-028 $842.94
669-630-061 $842.94 669-640-029 $842.94
669-630-062 $842.94 669-640-030 $842.94
669-630-063 $842.94 669-640-031 $842.94
669-640-001 $842.94 669-640-032 $842.94
669-640-002 $842.94 669-640-033 $842.94
669-640-003 $842.94 669-640-034 $842.94
RIVERSIDE COUNTY ASSESSMENT ROLL
PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10, ZONE 2 ("MOUNTAIN GATE II")
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City of Palm Springs – Engineer’s Report
Parkway Maintenance District No. 10, Zone 2, Mountain Gate II
ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBER ASSESSMENT ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBER ASSESSMENT
669-640-004 $842.94 669-640-035 $842.94
669-640-005 $842.94 669-640-036 $842.94
669-640-006 $842.94 669-640-037 $842.94
669-640-011 $842.94 669-640-038 $842.94
669-640-012 $842.94 669-640-039 $842.94
669-640-013 $842.94 669-640-040 $842.94
669-640-014 $842.94 669-640-041 $842.94
669-640-015 $842.94 669-640-042 $842.94
669-640-016 $842.94 669-640-043 $842.94
669-640-018 $842.94 669-640-044 $842.94
669-640-019 $842.94 669-640-045 $842.94
669-640-020 $842.94 669-640-046 $842.94
669-640-047 $842.94 669-650-043 $842.94
669-640-048 $842.94 669-650-044 $842.94
669-640-051 $842.94 669-650-045 $842.94
669-650-001 $842.94 669-650-046 $842.94
669-650-002 $842.94 669-650-047 $842.94
669-650-003 $842.94 669-650-048 $842.94
669-650-004 $842.94 669-650-049 $842.94
669-650-005 $842.94 669-650-050 $842.94
669-650-006 $842.94 669-650-051 $842.94
669-650-007 $842.94 669-650-052 $842.94
669-650-008 $842.94 669-650-053 $842.94
669-650-009 $842.94 669-650-054 $842.94
669-650-010 $842.94 669-650-055 $842.94
669-650-011 $842.94 669-650-056 $842.94
669-650-021 $842.94 669-650-057 $842.94
669-650-022 $842.94 669-650-058 $842.94
669-650-023 $842.94 669-650-059 $842.94
669-650-024 $842.94 669-650-060 $842.94
669-650-025 $842.94 669-650-061 $842.94
669-650-026 $842.94 669-650-062 $842.94
669-650-027 $842.94 669-650-063 $842.94
669-650-028 $842.94 669-650-064 $842.94
669-650-029 $842.94 669-650-065 $842.94
669-650-030 $842.94 669-650-066 $842.94
669-650-041 $842.94 669-650-067 $842.94
669-650-042 $842.94 669-650-068 $842.94
669-650-069 $842.94 669-650-071 $842.94
669-650-070 $842.94 669-650-072 $842.94
RIVERSIDE COUNTY ASSESSMENT ROLL
PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10, ZONE 2 ("MOUNTAIN GATE II")
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City of Palm Springs – Engineer’s Report
Parkway Maintenance District No. 10, Zone 2, Mountain Gate II
ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBER ASSESSMENT ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBER ASSESSMENT
669-650-073 $842.94 669-630-067 $927.23
669-650-074 $842.94 669-630-068 $927.23
669-650-075 $842.94 669-630-069 $927.23
669-650-076 $842.94 669-650-012 $927.23
669-650-077 $842.94 669-650-013 $927.23
669-650-078 $842.94 669-650-014 $927.23
669-650-079 $842.94 669-650-015 $927.23
669-650-080 $842.94 669-650-016 $927.23
669-650-081 $842.94 669-650-031 $927.23
669-650-082 $842.94 669-650-032 $927.23
669-650-083 $842.94 669-650-033 $927.23
669-650-084 $842.94 669-650-034 $927.23
669-650-085 $842.94 669-650-035 $927.23
669-650-086 $842.94 669-650-036 $927.23
669-650-087 $842.94 669-650-037 $927.23
669-630-065 $927.23 669-650-038 $927.23
669-630-066 $927.23 669-650-039 $927.23
669-630-064 $927.23 669-650-040 $927.23
Total $166,986.33
FY 23-24
PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10, ZONE 2 ("MOUNTAIN GATE II")
RIVERSIDE COUNTY ASSESSMENT ROLL
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