 The Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 is a mechanism that allows a local agency to levy an annual assessment on all benefited properties within its jurisdiction for drainage, flood control, or street light services. It also provides the only means available for a general law city to levy an annual benefit assessment for street maintenance. Each of these assessments is subject to the provisions of Proposition 218 requiring special benefit be established, a mailed ballot and public hearing.
Once the authority to assess has been established, the annual assessments are levied by ordinance or resolution. The authority to issue bonds is not included.
In general, maintenance and operation of drainage, flood control and street lighting services and/or the installation of drainage facilities and/or the maintenance of streets, roads or highways may be funded annually after the initial formation of a district. A district funding these services is formed after adoption of a resolution of intention, mailed notice and ballot and a public hearing. |
