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. LS004 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 17 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 9:10 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 the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 17 (CFD No. 17).
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. 17 to provide funding for the Services (as hereafter defined) pertaining to the maintenance of the sewer lift station associated with the proposed development. The cost for the Services for these improvements is $147.51 per lot annually for the 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 9:10 am, and defines the steps required to complete the annexation. (See attached Vicinity Map)
BACKGROUND
Subdivision: 6502 & 6549
Developer: DYP Blossom View LP
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(s) representing the interests of the landowner - Brandon De Young - 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 certain above ground public improvements/sewer lift station(s) associated with the proposed developments. (See attached Vicinity Map.)
Final Tract Map No. 6502 & 6549 are the first and second phases, respectively, of Tentative Tract Map No. 6502 (TT6502), 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 9:10 am, sets the Maximum Special Tax at $147.51 annually per residential lot for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and sets the annual adjustment of the Special Tax to be adjusted upward annually by 3% plus the rise, if any, in the Construction Cost Index (CCI) 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. 17
• 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 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/development.
Attachments:
Resolution of Intention
Vicinity Map
Levine Act Disclosure Statement Form