Council holds annual hearing, approves Landscape & Lighting assessments; four special zones see modest CPI-based increases

Summary

In an annual public hearing required by state code, the Duarte City Council approved assessments for the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District for FY25–27; eight special zones are eligible for CPI increases (cap 3%), and four of those zones received recommended increases ranging from $12.78 to $18.31 annually.

The Duarte City Council held and closed the annual public hearing on assessments for the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District on June 24, as required by state code, and approved the recommended levy for fiscal year 2025–27.

City staff explained that eight special zones are tied to a consumer price index (CPI) inflator with a cap of 3%. The CPI for the year ending December 2024 was 3.4%, but the four applicable special zones were capped at the 3% maximum and will be levied accordingly. Staff said only four of the eight zones are receiving an assessment increase this year; the annual increase for those zones ranges from $12.78 to $18.31 compared with last year, while the remaining zones have their assessments held flat.

There were no public comments on the hearing; the council moved to approve the levy as presented and the motion carried.