Street Lighting and Landscape Assessment District funding shortfall
Summary
The annual assessments (a typical home pays $75/year, unchanged since 1995) bring in about $950,000 while the district costs roughly $2 million — the general fund covers the rest. The council is exploring an enhanced infrastructure financing district to close the gap.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
The general fund pays over half the district's roughly $2 million annual cost — about $1 million a year.
All residents who use city parks, streetlights, medians and street trees.
The general fund — and the services it competes with — absorbs the shortfall.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — June 15, 2026
The annual assessments (a typical home pays $75/year, unchanged since 1995) bring in about $950,000 while the district costs roughly $2 million — the general fund covers the rest. The council is exploring an enhanced infrastructure financing district to close the gap.
City Council — April 20, 2026
The council started the annual process for FY 2026-27 assessments for Street Lighting and Landscape Assessment District No. 1982-1.
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