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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ENGINEER’S REPORT
PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 8
“VINTAGE PALMS”
FISCAL YEAR 2023 / 2024
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Engineer's Report Affidavit
Palm Springs Parkway Maintenance District No. 8, “Vintage Palms”
This Report describes the District including the improvements, budget, parcels and
assessments to be levied for the subject fiscal, 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. 8
VINTAGE PALMS
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 .............................................................................................. 4
C. Assessment Methodology .............................................................................. 5
D. Assessment Formula………………………………………………….…..………..5
DISTRICT BUDGET ................................................................................................................... 6
A. Description of Budget Items............................................................................ 6
B. District Budget ................................................................................................ 8
APPENDIX A – District Diagrams ............................................................................................... 9
APPENDIX B – Assessment Roll .............................................................................................. 13
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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. 8 (“Vintage Palms”),
(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 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.
In 2004, the City initiated proceedings to increase the existing maximum annual assessments
within the District, such that additional improvements to the street lighting system could occur,
and that funds collected for this District could equal the current costs to operate and maintain
the improvements. At the July 21, 2004, City Council meeting, a Public Hearing was
conducted and a property owner protest ballot proceeding concluded, with the failure of the
proposed increase to the existing maximum annual assessments within the District. This
Engineer’s Report continues to disclose the fact that the District is operating with a deficit, and
continues to require the supplement of General Fund revenues from the City to operate and
maintain the improvements within this District.
In 2005, upon adoption of the confirmed Engineer’s Report for this District for the 2005/2006
fiscal year, the City Council directed the City Engineer to schedule property owner protest
ballot proceedings on the matter of approving an increase to the maximum annual
assessment, as necessary to increase assessments to cover estimated annual expenses and
to implement a Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) annual inflator. At the July 19, 2006, City
Council meeting, a Public Hearing was conducted and a property owner protest ballot
proceeding concluded, with the failure of the proposed increase to the existing maximum
annual assessments within the District. The Engineer’s Report continued to disclose the fact
that the District is operating with a deficit, and continued to require the supplement of General
Fund revenues from the City to operate and maintain the improvements within this District.
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In 2007, upon adoption of the confirmed Engineer’s Report for this District for the 2007/2008
fiscal year, the City Council directed the City Engineer to schedule a third and final property
owner protest ballot proceeding on the matter of approving an increase to the maximum
annual assessment, as necessary to increase assessments to cover estimated annual
expenses and to implement a Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) annual inflator.
On January 16, 2008, the property owner protest ballot proceeding was conducted, and in
accordance with requirements of the California State Constitution Article XIIIC and XIIID
(“Proposition 218”), increased annual assessments and implementation of a CPI annual
inflator were approved.
This Engineer’s Report has been prepared in accordance with the previous City Council
direction.
B. OVERVIEW
The District described in this report includes all lots and parcels within the residential area
identified as “Vintage Palms”, consisting of Tract 24853-1 and the remainder portion of Parcel
1 of Parcel Map 25864 consisting of approximately 55 acres of vacant land.
The City proposes to annually levy and collect special assessments to continue the
maintenance of the improvements within the proposed 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 establishes the maximum
approved benefit assessment rate (“Maximum Rate”) for the current year. Commencing with
fiscal year 2015/2017, and then each subsequent year, the maximum assessment rate is
proposed to be increased based upon the Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, for
the Los Angeles-Orange-Riverside County Area ("CPI"), as determined by the United States
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, or its successor. The Engineer shall
compute the percentage difference between the CPI for the latest monthly statistical data
available each year at the time the Engineer’s Report is prepared, with the CPI for the same
monthly statistical data from the prior year, and shall then adjust the maximum existing
assessment by an amount not to exceed such percentage for the following fiscal year. Should
the Bureau of Labor Statistics revise such index or discontinue the preparation of such index,
the Engineer shall use the revised index or a comparable system as approved by the City
Council for determining fluctuations in the cost of living.
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.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT
A. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT
The District originally included all lots and parcels within the residential area identified as
“Vintage Palms”, consisting of Tract 24853-1 and the remaining portion of Parcel 1 of Parcel
Map 25864, for a total of 62 single family residential lots and two vacant parcels. However,
on May 5, 2004, by Resolution 20920 adopted by the City Council, Planned Development
District 290, Tentative Tract Map 31848 (otherwise originally known as “Palm Springs Village”
and subsequently as “Avalon”) was approved. Included in the City Council’s approval was
the requirement to incorporate the existing parkway landscaping along the west side of
Avenida Caballeros, north of San Rafael Drive, into the project. This segment of parkway
landscaping would be transferred over to the project, and ultimately, a private Home Owners
Association, for maintenance.
In April 2006, the project commenced construction; clearing and rough grading was begun.
Confirmation was received from the developer that removal of the parkway landscaping along
the west side of Avenida Caballeros north of San Rafael Drive within the District would occur
prior to June 30, 2006, (the end of the 2005/2006 fiscal year). Therefore, with the 2006/2007
Engineer’s Report, it was identified that the westerly landscaped parkway along Avenida
Caballeros north of San Rafael Drive, originally included in the District, was eliminated and
excluded (de-annexed) from the District. All future parkway maintenance of this area will be
the responsibility of the adjacent property through a Home Owners Association and recorded
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R’s), for the project now identified as “Avalon”.
Therefore, the remainder portion of Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 25864 consisting of approximately
55 acres of vacant land, (previously identified as two vacant parcels by Assessor’s Parcel
Number 669-330-035 and 669-330-036), now included as part of the “Avalon” project, have
been removed (de-annexed) from the District.
The remaining parkway landscaping along the east side of Avenida Caballeros north of San
Rafael Drive, and along the north side of San Rafael Drive adjacent to the Vintage Palms
development, represent the improvements included in the District, to benefit the 62 single
family residential lots within Tract 24853-1.
The purpose of the District is to ensure the ongoing maintenance and servicing of parkway
landscape 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 north side of San Rafael Drive and on the
east side1 of Avenida Caballeros north of San Rafael Drive, and all materials, equipment,
1 Modified by the 2006/2007 Engineer’s Report, previously the west side of Avenida Caballeros was included in the
District, but was subsequently de-annexed from the District and absorbed for maintenance by the adjacent project,
“Avalon”.
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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.
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:
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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;
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 parkway improvements may include, but are not limited to, all landscaping material and
facilities within the District. These improvements include ground cover, shrubs, trees, plants,
irrigation and drainage systems, ornamental lighting structures and associated appurtenant
facilities located within the District.
In 2007, the entire east side of Avenida Caballeros parkway landscaping was removed and
replaced, at the cost of Sun Cal – developer of the adjacent Avalon project. Pursuant to a
Court ordered Settlement Agreement between the original developer (Trans West Housing)
and representatives of homeowners within the Vintage Palms neighborhood, agreement
included the developer’s obligation to revise the existing desert landscape improvements
along the east side of Avenida Caballeros to be consistent with parkway landscaping
improvements to be installed along the west side of Avenida Caballeros.
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 the 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
All improvements associated with this District have been identified as necessary, required
and/or desired for the properties within the District to their full potential, consistent with the
development plans. 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 would be the financial obligation of those
properties. Therefore, the improvements and the annual costs of maintenance and operation
of the improvements are of direct and special benefit to the properties.
The method of apportionment (method of assessment) is based on the premise that each
assessed parcel within the District receives benefit from the improvements.
The special benefits associated with the parkway 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 method of apportionment for the District calculates the receipt of special benefit from the
respective improvements based on the actual land use of the parcels within the District. The
special benefit received by each lot or parcel is equated to the overall land use of the parcel
based on the parcel’s actual land use or proposed planned development, and is reliant upon
the special benefit received from the improvements planned within the District.
To identify and determine the special benefit to be received by each parcel, it is necessary to
consider the entire scope of the District improvements as well as individual property
development within the District. The costs associated with the improvements shall be fairly
distributed among the parcels based upon the special benefit received by each parcel.
The maintenance and operation of the landscaping improvements provides special benefit to
all parcels within the District adjacent to the improvements. The total assessment was
previously apportioned with 59% of the total District costs levied against the 62 single family
lots within Tract 24853-1 and 41% of the total District costs levied against the remainder
portion of Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 25864 consisting of approximately 55 acres of vacant land,
(previously identified as two vacant parcels by Assessor’s Parcel Number 669-330-035 and
669-330-036). The apportionment was determined by the length of the adjacent landscaped
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parkways, with the westerly landscaped parkway along Avenida Caballeros representing 41%
of the overall length of landscaped parkways within the District.
However, with the absorption of the westerly landscaped parkway along Avenida Caballeros
for maintenance by the adjacent project, “Avalon”, the apportioned 41% of the District costs
representing that portion of the District was eliminated and de-annexed from the District in
fiscal year 2006/2007. Therefore, the apportioned 59% of the District costs, representing the
remaining portion (easterly landscaped parkway along Avenida Caballeros and the
landscaped parkway along San Rafael Drive) now represents 100% of the District costs
beginning in fiscal year 2006/2007. The District costs will be equally apportioned to each
parcel within Tract 24853-1 on a per lot unit basis. All lots are assessed the same amount as
each is a single-family lot and receives equivalent benefit.
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),
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).
The purpose of establishing an Assessment Formula is to provide for reasonable increases
and inflationary adjustment to annual assessments without requiring costly noticing and
mailing procedures, which could add to the District costs and assessments. This District
provides for an annual adjustment to the Maximum Assessment Rate based upon the
Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles-Orange-Riverside County Area.
The Assessment Formula shall be applied to all future assessments within the District.
Generally, if the proposed annual assessment for the current fiscal year is less than or equal
to the calculated Maximum Assessment, then the proposed annual assessment is not
considered an increased assessment. The Maximum Assessment is equal to the initial
Assessment (approved by property owners within the District) adjusted annually based upon
the Consumer Price Index.
Beginning in fiscal year 2009/2010 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Maximum Assessment
would be recalculated and a new Maximum Assessment established within the District.
The Maximum Assessment is adjusted annually and is calculated independent of the District’s
annual budget and proposed annual assessment. Any proposed annual assessment less
than or equal to this Maximum Assessment is not considered an increased assessment, even
if the proposed assessment is greater than the assessment applied in the prior fiscal year.
Although the Maximum Assessment will increase each year, the actual assessment may
remain unchanged. The Maximum Assessment adjustment is designed to establish a
reasonable limit on assessments. The Maximum Assessment calculated each year does not
require or facilitate an increase to the annual assessment and neither does it restrict
assessments to the adjustment maximum amount. If the budget and assessment for the fiscal
year do not require an increase, or the increase is less than the adjusted Maximum
Assessment, then the required budget and assessment may be applied without additional
property owner balloting. If the budget and assessments calculated requires an increase
greater than the adjusted Maximum Assessment, then the assessment is considered an
increased assessment and would be subject to balloting.
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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 Landscape 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 parkway landscaping to be maintained is
based upon actual Desert Water Agency billings on publicly landscaped areas being
maintained within the District.
Electrical energy costs: Energy costs included are those necessary for the operation of
irrigation controls and decorative (ornamental) landscape lighting improvements.
Incidental costs: These are costs for special items, such as costs of levying the assessments
with the County Tax Collector, anticipated utility rate increases, or other such costs, and 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.
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).
See next page.
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B. DISTRICT BUDGET
PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 8 ("VINTAGE PALMS")
(Formed in 1990)
A. FY 21-22 Past Actual Costs vs. Assessments Summary
Account Surplus from previous FY = $ 12,178
Starting Budget = $ 22,504
Actual Costs = $ (14,016)
Account Surplus / Deficit = $ 20,666
Assessment = $ 24,275
Estimated Costs = $ (13,233)
Estimated Account Surplus / Deficit = $ 31,709
B. FY 22-23 Current Estimated Annual Costs
Landscape Services $ (10,348)
Southern California Edison $ -
Desert Water Agency $ (2,678)
Incidentals $ -
Reserve Fund $ -
Administration $ (869)
Estimated Annual Costs: $ (13,894)
C. FY 23-24 Future Estimated Assessment
Estimated Future Cost = $ (13,894)
Estimated Current FY Account Surplus = $ 31,709
Estimated Future Surplus / Deficit = $ 17,815
D. FY 23-24 Future Assessment Analysis
Change in Consumer Price Index (∆ CPI) 3.823%
Previous FY Maximum Allowable Assessment = $ 24,275
Maximum Allowable Assessment (Previous Max X ∆CPI) = $ 25,203
Proposed Assessment = → $ 17,814 (Assessment)
Cost per parcel (based on 62 Parcels) = → $ 287.32 (Per Parcel)
E. Two Year History: Actual Costs vs. Assessments
Fiscal Year: FY 20-21 FY 21-22
Actual Costs: ($9,542) ($14,016)
Assessment: $21,720 $22,504
F. Two Year History: Maximum Assessment
Adjusted Max. Assessment FY 20-21 $21,720
Adjusted Max. Assessment FY 21-22 $22,504
Note:
*CPI of "All Urban Consumers" for the Los Angeles-Orange-Riverside County, April CPI value.
*Max approved assessment was $17,510 in FY 08/09, with a CPI annual inflator effective FY 09/10.
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APPENDIX A - DISTRICT DIAGRAM
The parcels within the Palm Springs Parkway Maintenance District No. 8 (“Vintage Palms”), are
shown on the current Riverside County Assessor’s Parcel Map Book 669, Page 33, and Map Book
669, Page 52. The County Assessor’s Parcel Map along with the Assessment Roll constitutes the
District Assessment Diagram. A copy of the Parkway Maintenance District No. 8 (“Vintage Palms”)
boundary is shown on the following pages.
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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. 8, Vintage Palms
669-522-028-6 $287.32 669-522-035-2 $287.32
TOTAL
669-522-026-4 $287.32 669-522-033-0 $287.32
669-522-027-5 $287.32 669-522-034-1 $287.32
FY 23-24 $17,813.84
669-522-031-8 $287.32
669-522-025-3 $287.32 669-522-032-9 $287.32
669-522-022-0 $287.32 669-522-029-7 $287.32
669-522-023-1 $287.32 669-522-030-7 $287.32
669-521-021-6 $287.32
669-521-024-9 $287.32
669-521-022-7 $287.32
669-521-023-8 $287.32
669-522-024-2 $287.32
669-522-006-6
669-522-002-2
669-522-003-3
669-521-027-2
$287.32
669-522-020-8 $287.32
$287.32
669-522-018-7 $287.32
669-522-019-8 $287.32
$287.32
$287.32
$287.32
$287.32
$287.32
669-522-005-5
669-521-011-7 $287.32
669-521-012-8 $287.32
669-521-013-9 $287.32
669-521-014-0
669-522-021-9
$287.32
669-521-016-2 $287.32
669-521-019-5 $287.32
669-521-020-5
669-521-017-3 $287.32
669-521-018-4 $287.32
669-521-015-1
669-522-008-8
669-522-009-9
669-522-010-9
669-522-011-0
669-522-012-1
$287.32
$287.32
$287.32
$287.32
669-522-016-5 $287.32
669-522-017-6
669-522-013-2
669-522-014-3
669-522-015-4
$287.32
$287.32
$287.32
$287.32
$287.32
$287.32
669-521-010-6 $287.32
$287.32
669-521-004-1 $287.32
$287.32
669-521-005-2 $287.32
669-521-006-3
669-521-007-4 $287.32
669-521-008-5 $287.32
669-521-009-6 $287.32
669-522-001-1
669-522-004-4
669-522-007-7
RIVERSIDE COUNTY ASSESSMENT ROLL
PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 8 ("VINTAGE PALMS")
FUND NO. 68-2624
ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBER ASSESSMENT ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBER ASSESSMENT
$287.32
$287.32
669-521-025-0
669-521-002-9 $287.32
669-521-003-0 $287.32
$287.32
669-521-026-1 $287.32
669-521-001-8 $287.32
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