Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Resolution No. 2078. 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 Bienestar Estates 10 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 in 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 Bienestar Estates 10 Subdivision. Residents within the Improvement District will pay a special assessment on their property tax bill.

This resolution authorizes the creation of Bienestar Estates 10 Landspace Improvement District to serve Bienestar Estates 10 Subdivision. After approval of this resolution, a second resolution ordering the improvements is needed to finalize the formation of the Improvement District process.