2026-024 - LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 IN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-- BLACKWELL DRIVE BENEFIT ZONE, AND TO SET PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS RESOLUTION 2026-024
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 IN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1--
BLACKWELL DRIVE BENEFIT ZONE,
AND TO SET PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1--Blackwell Drive Benefit
Zone is generally located in Tract No. 8306, as generally shown in Part D of the Engineering
Report and generally consists of the following improvements:
Landscaping and appurtenances in the median
island and the streetlights constructed as a part of
Tract No. 8306, Blackwell Drive and National
Avenue.
WHEREAS, on April 21, 2026,the Town Council ordered the Town Engineer to prepare
and file a report regarding Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1--Blackwell Drive
Benefit Zone, regarding the improvements in the District and proposed assessment to support
those improvements; and
WHEREAS,the Town Engineer has prepared and filed that report; and
WHEREAS,the Town Council has considered and approved that report; and
WHEREAS, no substantial changes are proposed to be made in the improvements in the
District; and
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WHEREAS,the Engineer's Report contains a detailed description of the improvements in
the District, the boundaries of the District and the benefit zones within the District, and the
proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District; and
WHEREAS,the Town Council intends to consider levying and collecting assessments
upon the assessable lots and parcels of land within the District that are equal to those levied
and collected in Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
WHEREAS,the proposed assessment should be set for public hearing in accordance with
the Streets and Highways Code.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Council will consider the levying and collection of assessment in
Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1--Blackwell Drive Benefit Zone at a public
hearing Tuesday,June 16, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 110 E.
Main Street, Los Gatos, CA, when all interested persons may attend and be heard. This hearing
may be continued from time to time.
2. Persons wishing to protest the levy and collection of assessments may do so by
mailing the protest to the Town Clerk at 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030; emailing to
the Town Clerk—Clerk@LosGatosCA.gov, or attending the public hearing by teleconference and
speaking. Any written protest must be received by the Town Clerk no later than the public
hearing of June 16, 2026, as described above.
3. The Town Clerk is ordered to cause notice of the hearing to be published once in
the Los Gatos Weekly Times at least 10 days before the public hearing.
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4. The Town Clerk is further ordered to cause notice of the public hearing to be
mailed to the owners of assessable lots and parcels within the district at least 10 days before
the public hearing.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos, California, at a meeting thereof held on the 5th day of May 2026 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Rob Rennie, Maria Ristow, Mary Badame, Matthew Nudes, Mayor Rob Moore
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED:
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MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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Resolution 2026-024 May 5, 2026
PART A
FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND REPORTS
BLACKWELL DRIVE BENEFIT ZONE
Plans and specifications for the improvements are those prepared by Greg G. Ing,and Associates,
dated February 16, 1990. These plans and specifications have been filed separately in the Clerk
Department of the Town of Los Gatos and are incorporated in the Report by reference.
PART B
ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
BLACKWELL DRIVE BENEFIT ZONE
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Resources
Fund Balance 6/30/24 $ 15,046
Assessment 3,160
Delinquent Assessment 0
Penalties/Late Fees 0
Interest 664
Total Resources Available for FY 2024-25 $ 18,870
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Expenses
Santa Clara County Collection Fee $ 31
Publication & Notification Charges 0
Light Pole Maintenance 0
Electric Utility 0
San Jose Water 1,554
Landscape Contractor 1,116
Town Administrative Charges 460
Total Expenses for FY 2024-25 $ 3,161
Ending Fund Balance for FY 2024-25 $ 15,709
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Estimated Resources
Fund Balance 6/30/25 $ 15,709
Assessment 3,160
Interest 50
Total Estimated Resources Available for FY 2025-26 $ 18,919
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Estimated Expenses
Santa Clara County Collection Fee $ 32
Publication & Notification Charges 515
Tree Services 0
Weed Abatement 0
Light Pole Maintenance 0
Electric Utility 0
San Jose Water 910
Landscape Contractor 1,155
District Capital Improvement 0
Town Administrative Charges 460
Total Estimated Expenses for FY 2025-26 $ 3,072
Estimated Ending Fund Balance for FY 2025-26 $ 15,847
PART C
ASSESSMENT ROLL
FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
BLACKWELL DRIVE BENEFIT ZONE
Special Assessment No. Amount of Assessment Property Description
Lot 1 $632 424-12-123
Lot 2 $632 424-12-124
Lot 3 $632 424-12-125
Lot 4 $632 424-12-126
Lot 5 $632 424-12-127
Total Assessment: $3,160
The lines and dimensions of each parcel are those shown on the maps of the County Assessor of
the County of Santa Clara and the County assessment roll.
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENT
The total amount of the assessment was apportioned equally to all the lots within the Blackwell
Drive Benefit Zone of Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1.
BLACKWELL DRIVE BENEFIT ZONE
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