REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRIAN E. RUSSELL, 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, Engineering Services & Special Projects Division
SUBJECT
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HEARING to Adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex Territory and Levy a Special Tax Regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 17, Annexation No. LS004 (Final Tract Map No. 6502 & 6549) (North side of East McKinley Avenue, east of North Temperance Avenue) (Council District 7)
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 17, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Therein and Preliminarily Establishing an Appropriation Limit Thereon for Annexation No. LS004 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2026-2027 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 17, Annexation No. LS004 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that Council: 1) adopt Resolution to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 17 and authorize the levy of a special tax for Annexation No. LS004, 2) adopt Resolution calling special mailed-ballot election, 3) adopt Resolution declaring election results, and 4) adopt Ordinance levying a special tax for the property tax year 2026-2027 and future tax years within and relating to Community Facilities District No. 17, Annexation No. LS004.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On October 22, 2026, the Council of the City of Fresno (Council) adopted Council Resolution No. 2026-249 with the intention to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 17 (CFD No. 17) at the request of the landowner (DYP Blossom View LP) of Final Tract Map No. 6502 & 6549 (28 and 24 lot single-family home subdivisions, respectively). This is the noticed public hearing to consider annexing Final Tract Map No. 6502 & 6549 as Annexation No. LS004 to CFD No. 17 to provide funding for the Services (as hereafter defined) pertaining to the maintenance of the required sewer lift station(s) associated with the proposed development(s). The total cost for Services is $147.51 for the sewer lift station annually for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. If approved, the recommended Resolutions and Ordinance will levy a Special Tax on the properties in Final Tract Map No. 6502 & 6549 for identified Services (see attached Vicinity Map).
BACKGROUND
Subdivision: 6502 & 6549
Developer: DeYoung Properties
Number of Lots: 52
Maximum Special Tax Per Lot: $147.51
Features: Sewer Lift Station
On May 21, 2020, the Council of the City of Fresno (Council) adopted Council Resolution No. 2020-113, forming CFD No. 17 to provide funding for Services pertaining to the maintenance of required sewer lift stations associated with planned developments and as defined by the City of Fresno Special Tax Financing Law, Chapter 8, Division 1, Article 3 of the Fresno Municipal Code (City Law) and the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Chapter 2.5, commencing with Section 53311, of Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the California Government Code).
The landowner, DYP Blossom View LP, along with the individual representing the interests of the landowner - Brandon DeYoung - has petitioned the City to have Final Tract Map No. 6502 & 6549 annexed to CFD No. 17 to provide funding for the operation and reserves for maintenance (Services) pertaining to the sewer lift station associated with the proposed development. Pursuant to this petition, the Council adopted Council Resolution No. 2026-249, declared its intention to annex Final Tract Map No. 6502 & 6549 to CFD No. 17, and set the public hearing for formal consideration. (See attached Vicinity Map)
Council Resolution No. 2026-249 also directed the preparation of an Engineer’s Report describing the Services and the costs of those Services. The Engineer’s Report is on file with the City Clerk.
If adopted by the Council, the attached Ordinance would levy the proposed Maximum Special Tax of $147.51 to provide Services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The Maximum Special Tax will be adjusted upward annually by 3% pls the rise, if any, in the Construction Cost Index for the San Francisco Region.
The levy of the special tax is subject to appeal by the qualified electors through a special election. Two additional Resolutions are attached for Council consideration pertaining to this special election.
Today’s public hearing has been duly noticed and the attached Ordinance and Resolutions have been approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378, this action does not qualify as a “project” and is therefore exempt from CEQA requirements.
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:
Resolution Annex-Levy
Resolution Calling Election
Resolution Declaring Results
Ordinance
Vicinity Map
District Report
Director’s Certificate
Levine Act Disclosure Statement Form