Council approves annexation of Tozer 3 subdivision into CFD 2005-1

The Madera City Council on Wednesday adopted a set of resolutions to annex Annexation Number 17 — the Tozer 3 residential subdivision — into Community Facilities District (CFD) 2005‑1 under the Mello‑Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 and to authorize the levy of a special tax on the newly annexed territory.

Robert Smith, the city’s senior planner, told the council the annexation applies to a 52‑lot residential map and said, “The assessment on this application is currently at $567 per unit, for this new annexation.” The clerk reported no written protests and confirmed written consents from the landowners in the proposed annexation area.

Councilmember Montez moved to adopt the resolution authorizing the annexation and the levy of the special tax; Councilwoman Evans seconded. The city clerk announced two ballots had been received for the landowner election and read the results as one yes and zero no on the ballots and the petition/waiver, then declared the annexation passed. The council then adopted the resolution declaring the election results; the clerk summarized the final tally as six yes, zero no, zero abstain and one absent.

The annexation adds the Tozer 3 subdivision to CFD 2005‑1, a vehicle commonly used to fund new development’s public services and infrastructure through a special tax levied on parcels within the district. The city clerk also noted a typographical correction to the resolution title (annexation 17) before adoption.

No members of the public spoke in opposition during the hearing. The annexation now moves forward subject to the standard post‑election filing and recording procedures.