REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Scott L. MOzier, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: HARMANJIT S. DHALIWAL, PE, Assistant Director / City Engineer
Public Works Department, Engineering Services & Special Projects Division
ADRIAN GONZALEZ, Supervising Engineering Technician
Public Works Department, Land Planning Section
SUBJECT
Title
RESOLUTION of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6502 & 6549 as Annexation No. 162 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for November 12, 2026, at 9:20 am (North side of East McKinley Avenue, east of North Temperance Avenue) (Council District 7)
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6502 & 6549 to City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 11 (CFD No. 11).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The landowner (DYP Blossom View LP) has petitioned the City of Fresno to have Final Tract Map No. 6502 & 6549 (28 lot and 24 lot single-family home subdivisions, respectively) annexed to CFD No. 11 to provide funding for the Services (as hereafter defined) pertaining to certain required above ground public improvements associated with this subdivision. The cost for the Services for these improvements is $706.54 per lot annually for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Final Tract Map No. 6502 & 6549 are located entirely within City limits. The Resolution of Intention begins the process, sets the required public hearing for Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 9:20 am, and defines the steps required to complete the annexation. (See attached Vicinity and Feature Maps.)
BACKGROUND
Subdivision: 6502 & 6549
Developer: De Young Properties
Number of Lots: 52
Maximum Special Tax Per Lot: $706.54
Features: Landscaping, concrete, and hardscaping
On November 15, 2005, the Council of the City of Fresno adopted Council Resolution No. 2005-490 forming CFD No. 11 to fund public maintenance of landscaping, open spaces, local streets, local street lights and street furniture, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street trees and other public facilities and services as defined by the City of Fresno Special Tax Financing Law, Chapter 8, Division 1, Article 3 of the Fresno Municipal Code (City Law).
The landowner, DYP Blossom View LP, along with the individuals representing the interests of the landowner - Brandon De Young - has made a request to the City of Fresno to have Final Tract Map No. 6502 & 6549 annexed to CFD No. 11 to provide the funding for the operation and reserves for maintenance (Services) pertaining to certain required above ground public improvements within the dedicated City public easements and Outlots; this includes the landscaping, trees and irrigation systems; concrete curbs, gutters, valley gutters, sidewalks and curb ramps, street name signage, street lighting, and local street paving associated with this subdivision. (See attached Vicinity and Feature Maps.)
Final Tract Map No. 6502 & 6459 are the first and second phases, respectively, of Tentative Tract Map No. 6502, are located entirely within City limits, and are to share equally in the maintenance of all facilities associated with TT6502.
The attached Resolution initiates the annexation process, sets the public hearing on this matter for Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 9:20 am, sets the Maximum Special Tax at $706.54 annually per residential lot for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and sets the annual adjustment of the Special Tax to be adjusted upward annually by 2% or by the rise of the Construction Cost Index (CCI), if it exceeds 2% for the San Francisco Region.
Annexations to existing community facilities districts are permitted under City Law. The legislative body must follow certain prescribed procedures as outlined below:
§ Adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Annex to CFD No. 11
§ Required 7-day minimum Notice of Public Hearing
§ Public hearing on Annexation and Levy of Special Tax
§ Call a Special Mailed-Ballot Election on the proposed Special Tax
§ Declare the Results of the Election
§ Formal Adoption of Special Tax Levy (if election passes)
The attached Resolution has been approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Pursuant to the definition in California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378, this action is not a project.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference was not implemented, as this item does not include a bid or award of a construction or services contract.
FISCAL IMPACT
No City funds will be involved. All costs for services will be borne by the property owners within the subject tract.
Attachments:
Vicinity Map
Feature Map
Resolution of Intention
Levine Act Disclosure Statement Form