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Council approves Bella Terra LMD assessment increase after debate over tree-trimming and fund shortfalls
Summary
After a lengthy public hearing, the council voted 3–2 to approve the engineer-recommended assessment for the Bella Terra Landscape and Lighting District; council and residents debated a $30,000 tree-trimming need, an apparent cash shortfall and whether to phase increases to avoid a heavy single-year hit to homeowners.
The Escalon City Council continued and concluded a public hearing Aug. 4 on assessments for the city’s landscape and lighting districts and approved the engineer’s recommended assessment for the Bella Terra district after extended discussion and public comment. The motion to approve the assessment passed on a 3–2 vote.
Staff and the consultant, Harrison & Associates, told the council Bella Terra had an operating shortfall and that, as of Aug. 4, the district’s estimated fiscal-year expenses were $79,008.52 while the cash balance was low (roughly $6,400 at the time staff reported). The district has about 143 single-family parcels. Council and staff identified a near-term capital need: a professional…
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