Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Resolution No. 2092. A resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Luis, Arizona declaring its intention of operating, maintaining and repairing certain landscape improvements included within, near and adjacent to the retention and detention basins and parking and parkways and related facilities together with appurtenant structures within the area described as Santa Cecilia No. 3 Subdivision, San Luis, Arizona. (Jose A. Guzman, Director of Planning & Zoning)

As a requirement of the City of San Luis Subdivision Regulations, all developers are responsible to completely landscape their development projects according to the approved plans. In particular, subdivisions are required to provide landscaping along certain arterial and collector streets, in retention basins, and other locations as provided in city regulations. In addition, developers may provide paths, trails, and other amenities in the common open space areas adjacent to arterial and collector streets. Neighborhood landscape amenities add value to properties, enhance walkability, and improve community aesthetics.

The state legislature permits the creation of Municipal Improvement Districts for cities and towns to provide a dedicated funding stream for maintenance, repair, and improvements of pedestrian malls, off-street parking facilities, retention basins, and parking and parkways. This Improvement District will be utilized for landscape maintenance within Santa Cecilia No. 3 Subdivision. Residents within the Improvement District will pay a special assessment on their property tax bill.

This resolution authorizes the creation of Santa Cecilia No. 3 Landscape Improvement District to serve Santa Cecilia No. 3 Subdivision. After approval of this resolution, a second resolution ordering the improvements is needed to finalize the formation of the Improvement District process.