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Council approves Skypark open-space assessment after residents raise maintenance, safety and wildlife concerns
Summary
The council adopted the Skypark Open Space Maintenance District assessment (flat $219 for 190 parcels). Residents pressed for higher maintenance levels, cited gopher holes, foxtails and vandalism; staff said limited assessment revenue constrains contractor service and that city crews will take on some greenbelt work.
The Scotts Valley City Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution ordering levy and collection of assessments for the Skypark Open Space Maintenance District, continuing a flat $219 annual charge applied to Skypark parcels.
Public works director Rodolfo Onchi outlined the district’s history and finances, saying the Skypark assessment was established in 1995 as a condition of subdivision approval. He told the council the assessment covers maintenance of the linear trail, greenbelt and slope-stability funding. For the coming year the district’s assessed fees total a little over $41,000; utilities (mainly water) are about $16,500,…
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