Staff DirectionMay 19, 2025Item F.6Overdue

LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 [L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D’AMBROSIA]

Staff Direction • 2025-05-19 • Item F.6 • Tracking ID DIR-2025-3DA9B5

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AI Summary

Using taxpayer funding, this proposal would levy assessments on properties within the Santa Monica Boulevard Maintenance District to fund maintenance activities, including holiday decorations, for fiscal year 2025-2026. This affects property owners in the district who will see these assessments reflected in their property tax bills. The public hearing on June 9, 2025, provides an opportunity for residents to voice their opinions on the proposed assessments.

Tracking ID: DIR-2025-3DA9B5

Due: 2025-08-17

How does this affect you?

If you own property within the Santa Monica Boulevard Maintenance District, your property tax bill will include an assessment to cover maintenance activities like holiday decorations. This could slightly increase your annual property expenses. Renters might see indirect effects if landlords pass on these costs through rent adjustments. Residents can attend the public hearing on June 9, 2025, to express their views on the proposed assessments.

Fiscal impact

Fiscal impact was not specified in the published agenda analysis.

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