North Cordelia: LLMD No. 13 News by Topic

The City of Fairfield and CivicMic extend their sincere gratitude to every participant in the recent balloting process for the proposed Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance Districts. The Fairfield LLMD results underscore the community’s democratic participation in shaping the city’s future. California state law determines this ballot procedure by ‘weighted’ ballots. A ‘majority protest’ happens when the total amount of money represented by the ‘no’ votes is more than the total amount represented by the ‘yes’ votes. So, even if more people mark ‘yes’ if the ‘no’ marks represent more money, then the ‘no’ marks create a majority protest. This stops …

Fairfield LLMD Results: Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance Districts Click Here to Read More »

🌟 TODAY: PUBLIC HEARING & ASSESSMENT BALLOT TABULATION! Fairfield residents, today, June 6th, is the day for our Public Hearing and the start of the assessment ballot tabulation. Your involvement is important. Key points: 🔶 FAIRFIELD PUBLIC HEARING: Location: 1000 Webster Street – City Council Chambers. Share your thoughts about the assessment today. Your input matters. 🔶 ASSESSMENT BALLOT TABULATION: If you haven’t submitted your ballot, do so today. Remember, all ballots, including replacements, must be handed in today. Mailing postdates don’t count – you need to bring your ballot or get a replacement at the hearing. The tabulation procedure …

TODAY: Fairfield Public Hearing and Assessment Ballot Tabulation Click Here to Read More »

Attention Fairfield residents! A pivotal day awaits you as the City Council prepares for the Public Hearing and initiates the Assessment Ballot Tabulation tomorrow, June 6th, at 6 PM. This is an opportunity for each citizen to make a significant impact on the course of their community. You are encouraged to attend the meeting at 1000 Webster Street – City Council Chambers. If attending in person isn’t possible, no worries! The meeting will be broadcast on Comcast Cable Channel 26, ATT U-Verse 99, and will be available for streaming on Channel 26 or YouTube. Or join the ZOOM meeting via …

Last Reminder! Fairfield Public Hearing and Assessment Ballot Tabulation Click Here to Read More »

TerraCare Landscape Update: 05/26/23 – 06/1/23 In this post, CivicMic shares the City of Fairfield weekly TerraCare landscape update on the services being provided by TerraCare Associates for LLMDs No. 7 (Rolling Hills), 11 (Paradise Valley), & 13 (North Cordelia). LLMD No. 7 – Rolling Hills In Rolling Hills, Terracare continued with the weekly lawn mowing, seasonal pruning and began high weed mowing in the Sanctuary area. LLMD No. 11 – Paradise Valley In Paradise Valley, TerraCare performed routine maintenance, general clean up, lawn mowing, seasonal pruning, and irrigation repairs. TerraCare also began high weed mowing behind Couples Circle and …

TerraCare Landscape Update: 5/26/23-6/1/23 Click Here to Read More »

ONE WEEK COUNTDOWN: Public Hearing & Assessment Ballot Tabulation! Fairfield residents, the important date is almost here! In just one week, on June 6th at 6 PM, City Council will be holding the Public Hearing and commencing the assessment ballot tabulation. This is your opportunity to play a key role in your community’s future. Here’s what you need to remember: 🔶PUBLIC HEARING This is a platform for anyone who wishes to express their thoughts or concerns regarding the assessment. If you haven’t done so already, mark your calendar for June 6th at 6 PM. Your participation is essential in ensuring …

⏰ ONE WEEK COUNTDOWN: Public Hearing & Assessment Ballot Tabulation Click Here to Read More »

TerraCare Landscape Update: 05/19/23 – 05/25/23 In this post, CivicMic shares the City of Fairfield weekly TerraCare landscape update on the services being provided by TerraCare Associates for LLMDs No. 7 (Rolling Hills), 11 (Paradise Valley), & 13 (North Cordelia). LLMD No. 7 – Rolling Hills In Rolling Hills, Terracare continued mowing turf, checking and repairing irrigation, and pruning shrubs and ground cover in the residential planter beds. LLMD No. 11 – Paradise Valley In Paradise Valley, TerraCare performed routine maintenance, general clean up, lawn mowing, shrub pruning, and irrigation repairs. LLMD No. 13 – North Cordelia In North Cordelia, …

TerraCare Landscape Update: 5/19/23-5/25/23 Click Here to Read More »

Today, May 26th, is the final day to request a mail-in ballot for LLMD 13 to be sent directly to your home address. ➡️ If you’re unable to make this request today, no need to worry! By reaching out to us via phone or email, you can arrange to pick up your ballot at City Hall. Alternatively, a replacement assessment ballot can be obtained in person at the Public Hearing on June 6th. 📞 Contact us at (800) 676-7516 📧 Or email us at contact@civicmic.com   Still unsure about what’s going on, or how you want to cast your ballot? …

Final Day to Request Mail-In Ballot for LLMD 13 Click Here to Read More »

TerraCare Landscape Update: 05/12/23 – 05/18/23 In this post, CivicMic shares the City of Fairfield weekly TerraCare landscape update on the services being provided by TerraCare Associates for LLMDs No. 7 (Rolling Hills), 11 (Paradise Valley), & 13 (North Cordelia). LLMD No. 7 – Rolling Hills In Rolling Hills, Terracare continued mowing turf as well as checking and repairing irrigation on Hillborn Road. They also pruned shrubs and ground cover in the residential planter beds, and sprayed gravel access roads in the Sanctuary area. LLMD No. 11 – Paradise Valley In Paradise Valley, TerraCare performed routine maintenance, general clean up, …

TerraCare Landscape Update: 5/12/23-5/18/23 Click Here to Read More »

At the 5/2 City Council meeting, the City of Fairfield was asked to answer some community questions regarding North Cordelia LLMD No. 13. In this post, CivicMic shares the video. North Cordelia Answers to Community Questions Video Link North Cordelia Answers to Community Questions Video To view the map of this LLMD, please click here and zoom in to LLMD 13. Got Questions? Email your questions directly to CivicMic and receive our free publications with your first email. Get Answers! Want to receive updates? Subscribe to receive updates via email and get our free publications! Click Here to Subscribe Looking …

LLMD 13: North Cordelia Answers to Community Questions Video Click Here to Read More »

Time is ticking, Fairfield residents! This is your assessment ballot reminder. The deadline for the return of your assessment ballots is only three weeks away, so make sure your voice is heard in this significant Fairfield assessment ballot proceeding. 🔔 ASSESSMENT BALLOT REMINDER: Have you cast your assessment ballot yet? Assessment ballots were initially sent out on Friday, April 21st. If you haven’t received yours or have misplaced it, there is still time to rectify the situation. If you HAVEN’T RECEIVED your assessment ballot, it’s not too late! Reach out to us at the number or email below, and we …

🔔 REMINDER: Have You Cast Your Assessment Ballot Yet? Click Here to Read More »

TerraCare Landscape Update: 05/4/23 – 05/11/23 In this post, CivicMic shares the City of Fairfield weekly TerraCare landscape update on the services being provided by TerraCare Associates for LLMDs No. 7 (Rolling Hills), 11 (Paradise Valley), & 13 (North Cordelia). LLMD No. 7 – Rolling Hills In Rolling Hills, Terracare continued with routine lawn mowing, irrigation repairs and general cleanup and maintenance of residential planter beds on Candlewood Drive and Rollingwood Drive. LLMD No. 11 – Paradise Valley In Paradise Valley, TerraCare performed routine maintenance and general clean up and continued checking and repairing irrigation. LLMD No. 13 – North …

TerraCare Landscape Update: 5/4/23-5/11/23 Click Here to Read More »

TerraCare Landscape Update: 04/21/23 – 05/4/23 In this post, CivicMic shares the City of Fairfield weekly TerraCare landscape update on the services being provided by TerraCare Associates for LLMDs No. 7 (Rolling Hills), 11 (Paradise Valley), & 13 (North Cordelia). LLMD No. 7 – Rolling Hills In Rolling Hills, TerraCare has continued with routine lawn mowing, irrigation repairs and general cleanup and maintenance of residential planter beds in the area south of Hillborn Road on Hillridge Drive, Martin Road and Silver Fox Circle. Next week they will be applying broadleaf herbicide to the turf in all areas. LLMD No. 11 …

TerraCare Landscape Update: 4/21/23-5/4/23 Click Here to Read More »

TerraCare Landscape Update: 04/14/23 – 04/20/23 In this post, CivicMic shares the City of Fairfield weekly TerraCare landscape update on the services being provided by TerraCare Associates for LLMDs No. 7 (Rolling Hills), 11 (Paradise Valley), & 13 (North Cordelia). LLMD No. 7 – Rolling Hills In Rolling Hills, TerraCare completed mowing and continued with general cleanup and maintenance of residential planter beds around the Candlewood area and with groundcover pruning. LLMD No. 11 – Paradise Valley In Paradise Valley, TerraCare performed general cleanup in and around the monument signs, cut back ivy along sidewalks, and mowed turf areas. LLMD …

TerraCare Landscape Update: 4/14/23-4/20/23 Click Here to Read More »

📢 DID YOU RECEIVE YOUR ASSESSMENT BALLOT? Fairfield Assessment ballots were mailed out on Friday, April 21st. If you have NOT received your assessment ballot by Monday, May 1st , it’s possible that it was misplaced during postal delivery or that the County may not have your current information, especially if you’re a newer property owner. But don’t worry! 🔸 If you have NOT RECEIVED your assessment ballot by Monday, May 1st, please contact us at the number or email below to request a replacement ballot. 🔸 If you have LOST, SPOILED or DAMAGED your assessment ballot, or if you …

📢 Did You Receive Your Fairfield Assessment Ballot? Click Here to Read More »

TerraCare Landscape Update: 04/07/23 – 04/13/23 In this post, CivicMic shares the City of Fairfield weekly TerraCare landscape update on the services being provided by TerraCare Associates for LLMDs No. 7 (Rolling Hills), 11 (Paradise Valley), & 13 (North Cordelia). LLMD No. 7 – Rolling Hills In Rolling Hills, TerraCare continued with lawn mowing on Hilborn Road and Lyon Road, and general maintenance and cleanup of planter beds in the areas of Garden Meadow and Glen Ellen Drive. Next week they will continue with clean up and maintenance of the residential planter beds. LLMD No. 11 – Paradise Valley In …

TerraCare Landscape Update: 4/07/23-4/13/23 Click Here to Read More »

LLMD No. 13 North Cordelia Ballot Outcome: The Future of Your Neighborhood’s Landscape and Street Lighting Maintenance As a North Cordelia property owner, you face a critical decision regarding your neighborhood’s landscape and street lighting maintenance. The upcoming North Cordelia ballot will determine whether the new district assessment for the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD No. 13) is approved or not. This blog post aims to provide you with an unbiased, comprehensive overview of the implications for both outcomes, helping you make an informed decision. Your North Cordelia Ballot is Your Voice All North Cordelia property owners will receive …

LLMD #13 North Cordelia Ballot Outcome Click Here to Read More »

As a North Cordelia property owner, you face a critical decision regarding your neighborhood’s landscape and street lighting maintenance. The upcoming North Cordelia ballot will determine whether the new district assessment for LLMD No. 13 is approved or not. Your North Cordelia Ballot is Your Voice All property owners will receive a ballot in the mail featuring a single question about whether a new LLMD shall be formed. See the sample ballot and instructions provided with your ballot for more information. Ballots must be returned by the specified deadline (06-06-2023). All North Cordelia property owners have an opportunity to cast …

LLMD 13 Sample Ballot and Instructions Click Here to Read More »

The Fairfield City Council is scheduled to meet next week to decide whether to initiate the process of creating new Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts (LLMDs). In this post, we will detail the remaining Fairfield Prop 218 steps. Currently, nine LLMDs in Fairfield are either facing a deficit or already in one, putting their lighting and/or landscaping services at risk. This process for establishing a new assessment district provides property owners in these communities a direct say in whether to maintain these services in the future. Revenues collected from an assessment district are strictly designated for the improvements and services …

Remaining Fairfield Prop 218 Steps for LLMDs Click Here to Read More »

TerraCare Landscape Update: 03/31/23 – 04/06/23 In this post, CivicMic shares the City of Fairfield weekly TerraCare landscape update on the services being provided by TerraCare Associates for LLMDs No. 7 (Rolling Hills), 11 (Paradise Valley), & 13 (North Cordelia). LLMD No. 7 – Rolling Hills In Rolling Hills, TerraCare continued with routine clean up and general maintenance. TerraCare will resume mowing and weed control next week, weather permitting. LLMD No. 11 – Paradise Valley In Paradise Valley, TerraCare continued with general maintenance and routine clean up, but were not able to complete mowing because of the rain. LLMD No. …

TerraCare Landscape Update: 3/31/23-4/06/23 Click Here to Read More »

Welcome to the final installment of Understanding the Engineer’s Report. This is a series that explores the technical language and concepts in the essential document known as the Engineer’s Report. It aims to make these reports more accessible and understandable. In this installment, CivicMic will focus on the LLMD 13 North Cordelia Engineer’s Report. We’ll explain the difference between special benefits and general benefits.  These are key concepts that help determine the appropriate funding mechanisms for the proposed improvements to the landscape and lighting district. The finalized reports have now been made available on the data center. You can access …

North Cordelia Engineer’s Report: Special vs. General Benefit Click Here to Read More »

LLMD 13 North Cordelia Budget and Services In this installment of Understanding the Engineer’s Report, CivicMic will be addressing how the funds from a new assessment district would be used to address needs in North Cordelia. It also addresses how much revenue would be generated and the cost to property owners. If approved by North Cordelia property owners, LLMD 13 would generate approximately $1.16M annually through annual assessment of local properties to: Improve streetlighting to enhance traffic and pedestrian safety and accessibility Maintain and improve landscaping, including servicing of trees, groundcover, turf, shrubs, planters, landscaped areas and weed abatement of …

Understanding the Engineer’s Report: North Cordelia Budget and Services Click Here to Read More »

TerraCare Landscape Update: 03/24/23 – 03/30/23 In this post, CivicMic shares the City of Fairfield weekly TerraCare landscape update on the services being provided by TerraCare Associates for LLMDs No. 7 (Rolling Hills), 11 (Paradise Valley), & 13 (North Cordelia). LLMD No. 7 – Rolling Hills In Rolling Hills, TerraCare continued with routine clean up and general maintenance on Solano Foothills Drive and Sanctuary Drive despite the wet weather. TerraCare will resume mowing and weed control next week, weather permitting. LLMD No. 11 – Paradise Valley In Paradise Valley, TerraCare continued with general maintenance and clean up. TerraCare will resume …

TerraCare Landscape Update: 3/24/23-3/30/23 Click Here to Read More »

Questions and Answers about Proposed Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts: LLMD 13 FAQs In this installment of Understanding the Engineer’s Report, CivicMic will be addressing some LLMD 13 FAQs. In Fairfield, many of the City’s Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts (“LLMDs”) which fund landscaping services and maintain street lighting either are or will be experiencing a budget shortfall if no action is taken by the City and stakeholders. To maintain landscaping and lighting services, the City is proposing the formation of new LLMDs with an assessment on properties in the following communities: Gateway Kolob Estates North Cordelia Paradise Valley Peppertree …

Understanding the Engineer’s Report: LLMD 13 FAQs Click Here to Read More »

Fairfield Maintenance District Weekly Update: 03/17/23 – 03/23/23 In this post, CivicMic shares the City of Fairfield maintenance district weekly update on the services being provided by TerraCare Associates for LLMDs No. 7 (Rolling Hills), 11 (Paradise Valley), & 13 (North Cordelia). Going forward, these weekly landscape maintenance updates will no longer be emailed out. They will remain on district pages on CivicMic.com, however. Over the next few weeks, our focus will shift to the engineer’s report and Prop 218 specific information. We will continue to email this information out. LLMD No. 7 – Rolling Hills In Rolling Hills, TerraCare …

Fairfield Landscape Update: 3/17/23-3/23/23 Click Here to Read More »

The City of Fairfield and CivicMic hosted virtual community question and answer session for North Cordelia LLMD No. 13. In this post, CivicMic shares the video. North Cordelia Q & A Video Link North Cordelia Q & A Meeting Video To view the map of this LLMD, please click here and zoom in to LLMD 13. Got Questions? Email your questions directly to CivicMic and receive our free publications with your first email. Get Answers! Want to Receive Updates? Subscribe to receive updates via email and get our free publications! Click Here to Subscribe Looking for more information? Visit our …

North Cordelia Q & A Community Meeting Video (LLMD 13) Click Here to Read More »

Fairfield Maintenance District Weekly Update: 02/15/23 – 03/17/23 In this post, CivicMic shares the City of Fairfield maintenance district weekly update on the services being provided by TerraCare Associates for LLMDs No. 7 (Rolling Hills), 11 (Paradise Valley), & 13 (North Cordelia). LLMD No. 7 – Rolling Hills In Rolling Hills, Terracare continued with routine clean up and general maintenance despite the wet weather. They also started applying fertilizer to the planter beds. LLMD No. 11 – Paradise Valley North In Paradise Valley, TerraCare continued with routine clean up and general maintenance despite the wet weather. They also started applying …

Fairfield Maintenance Update: 2/25/23-3/17/23 Click Here to Read More »

The City of Fairfield and CivicMic hosted an in-person meeting for North Cordelia LLMD No. 13. In this post, CivicMic shares the video of the meeting and the accompanying slides. To view the map of this LLMD, please click here and zoom in to LLMD 13. North Cordelia Meeting Video Slides (Click on any slide below to zoom in.  Hover the mouse pointer over any slide to stop.) Presentation by the City of Fairfield Presentation by NBS North Cordelia LLMD#13 Community Meeting Link North Cordelia Meeting Video Got Questions? Email your questions directly to CivicMic and receive our free publications …

North Cordelia Meeting Video and Slides (LLMD 13) Click Here to Read More »

Welcome to Understanding the Engineer’s Report, a series that explores the technical language and concepts in the essential document known as the engineer’s report: LLMD 13. In this installment, CivicMic will focus on proposed improvements to Fairfield’s landscape and lighting districts. You can find the report here. What Does the Engineer’s Report LLMD 13 Contain? The engineer’s report contains improvements, which specifically refer to the work that needs to be done to maintain and take care of trees and other landscaping features. These are located in the public areas within the Landscape Maintenance District No. 2023-13 (North Cordelia) area. The …

Understanding the Engineer’s Report: LLMD 13 (North Cordelia) Click Here to Read More »

Fairfield LLMD Community Meetings Virtual and In Person Question and Answer Sessions Have a question about your landscaping and lighting maintenance district (LLMD) assessment? Meet with City staff at any of the below Fairfield LLMD Community Meetings for a virtual or in person question and answer session. The virtual sessions will be conducted via Zoom Then, find out more about LLMD services in your area and the upcoming Proposition 218 vote. LLMD COMMUNITY MEETING CALENDAR DATE DAY TIME LOCATION DISTRICT 3/15/2023 Wed 5:30pm – 6:30pm Zoom 11 – Paradise Valley 7:00pm – 8:00pm Zoom 5 – Rancho Solano 3/16/2023 Thu …

Fairfield LLMD Community Meetings Click Here to Read More »

In California, an assessment district is a group of properties that are charged a special assessment to pay for specific services or improvements specific to the needs in their area. Here we will break down the assessment district weighted amounts (North Cordelia, LLMD-13). To approve an assessment district, property owners submit a ballot to cast their “yes” or “no” position. Each property owner’s ballot is weighted based on the amount of the assessment that they would pay if the assessment were approved. The more an owner would pay, the more weight their returned ballot carries in the tally. It was …

Weighted Amounts North Cordelia Assessment District Click Here to Read More »

Fairfield LLMD Pop-Up Meetings Have a question about your landscaping and lighting maintenance district (LLMD) assessment? Meet with City staff at any of the Fairfield LLMD Pop-up meetings listed below to find out more about LLMD services in your area and the upcoming Proposition 218 vote. Date Day Time Location 03/11/23 Saturday 9:00am-10:00am Rancho Solano Golf Course Club House 9:00am-10:00am Paradise Valley Golf Course Club House 9:00am-10:00am North Cordelia Library 11:00am-12:00pm Rolling Hills Park Date Day Time Location 03/24/23 Friday 7:00am-8:00am (New Time) Starbucks (3347 North Texas Street) 11:00am-12:00pm Vintage Green Valley Park Date Day Time Location 04/01/23 Saturday 7:00am-8:00am …

Fairfield LLMD Pop-up Meetings Click Here to Read More »

In this post, CivicMic shares the updated LLMD 13 North Cordelia Engineer’s Report. This version of the 2023/2024 report contains several corrections and is the most up-to-date version. Each year, the city collects money for the upkeep of landscaping in your district. The district can only keep up with rising costs for utilities and maintenance by raising your assessment amounts. The City has launched a Proposition 218 ballot procedure, offering the chance to secure funds for shared public places in your neighborhood. If the effort fails, services in your area will be cut to match the money collected each year. …

Updated North Cordelia Engineer’s Report (LLMD 13) Click Here to Read More »

Fairfield Maintenance District Weekly Update: 02/10/23 – 02/23/23 In this post, CivicMic shares the City of Fairfield maintenance district weekly update on the services being provided by TerraCare Associates for LLMDs No. 7 (Rolling Hills), 11 (Paradise Valley), & 13 (North Cordelia). LLMD No. 7 – Rolling Hills Last week, TerraCare continued working throughout the district cleaning up leaves, removing weeds, and spot spraying. This week, TerraCare continued with the normal weekly maintenance and began aerating lawns on Hilborn Road. This is preparation of the seasonal turf maintenance required in March. It includes applying broadleaf pre- and post-emergent herbicides and …

Fairfield Maintenance District Weekly Update: 2/17/23-2/24/23 Click Here to Read More »

Flyer for North Cordelia/LLMD No. 13 Community Meeting. March 2, 2023 at 5:30pm at Fairfield Cordelia Library, 5050 Business Center Dr.

In this post, CivicMic shares the Fairfield preliminary engineer’s reports for LLMDs No. 5, 7, 11, & 13. Each year, the city collects money for the upkeep of landscaping in your district. The district can only keep up with rising costs for utilities and maintenance by raising your assessment amounts. The City has launched a Proposition 218 ballot procedure, offering the chance to secure funds for shared public places in your neighborhood. If the effort fails, services in your area will be cut to match the money collected each year. Guide to Reviewing The Fairfield Preliminary Engineer’s Reports Kindly take …

Fairfield Preliminary Engineer’s Reports for 2023/2024 Click Here to Read More »

Fairfield Maintenance District Update: Week of 02/03/23 – 02/09/23 In this post, CivicMic shares a City of Fairfield maintenance district update being provided by TerraCare Associates for LLMDs No. 7 (Rolling Hills), 11 (Paradise Valley), & 13 (North Cordelia). LLMD No. 7 – Rolling Hills TerraCare Associates worked in the Rolling Hills neighborhood streets cleaning up leaves, removing weeds, and spot spraying. They also mowed and removed weeds on Hilborn Road. LLMD No. 11 – Paradise Valley North TerraCare continued on Paradise Valley Drive and Manuel Campos Parkway cleaning up leaves, removing weeds, and spot spraying. LLMD No. 13 – …

Fairfield Maintenance District Update Click Here to Read More »

In this post, CivicMic shares the Fairfield LLMD 2nd survey for LLMDs No. 5, 7, 11, & 13. Each year, the city collects money for the upkeep of landscaping in your district. The district can only keep up with rising costs for utilities and maintenance by raising your assessment amounts. The city has launched a Proposition 218 ballot procedure, offering the chance to secure funds to maintain shared public places in your neighborhood. If the effort fails, services in your area will be cut to match the money collected each year. Kindly take the time to carefully consider the proposed …

Fairfield LLMD 2nd Survey Click Here to Read More »

In this post, CivicMic shares an update on maintenance services being provided by TerraCare Associates for LLMDs No. 7 (Rolling Hills), 11 (Paradise Valley), & 13 (North Cordelia). Update on Maintenance Services On January 1st, the City welcomed TerraCare Associates as the new landscape maintenance service provider for LLMDs No. 7 (Rolling Hills), No. 11 (Paradise Valley), and No. 13 (North Cordelia). The new contractor took the last month to become more familiar with each district’s maintenance needs and assist in recent storm clean-up efforts. You may have noticed work vehicles with TerraCare Associates, Monarch Landscape, or Jensen Landscape company …

TerraCare Associates: LLMDs 7, 11, and 13 Click Here to Read More »

CivicMic works with the City of Fairfield (the “City”) to facilitate community outreach and public engagement opportunities for the City’s Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts (“LLMDs”). In Fairfield, many of the LLMDs have reached their maximum assessment rates and either are or will be experiencing a budget shortfall if no action is taken by the City and stakeholders. To mitigate the consequences of this shortfall, such as reduced services, these LLMDs will be going through the 218 process to increase their maximum assessment rate to support landscaping services. In this post CivicMic shares why the LLMDs must go through a …

218 Process to Increase Maximum Assessment Rate Click Here to Read More »

In this post, CivicMic explains how you can provide feedback and community insight for the 23/24 Fairfield LLMDs engineer’s report currently being created for your Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District (“LLMD”). CivicMic, in collaboration with NBS Engineers and the City, has and will continue to provide many opportunities and channels for community members to provide comments and input about their desires for their district. We know that different community members prefer different ways of providing feedback about their district, and we want to ensure that our process is inclusive of all the different voices in the community. It’s essential to …

How to Give Feedback for the Fairfield LLMDs Engineer’s Report Click Here to Read More »

In this post, CivicMic will outline the procedures assessment engineers take to create a lighting and landscape maintenance district (“District”) engineer’s report, as well as some of the information that will be included in the FY 2023-24 engineer’s report. If you are a property owner in one of Fairfield’s Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts (“LLMDs”), you may wonder what is involved in preparing an engineer’s report. The LLMD Engineer’s Report is a document prepared by a professional engineer which quantifies the special and general benefits and costs associated with the proposed district. Every year the city is required to submit …

LLMD Engineer’s Report Procedures Click Here to Read More »

CivicMic works with the City of Fairfield (the “City”) to facilitate community outreach and public engagement opportunities for the City’s Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts (“LLMDs”). During our time facilitating outreach and providing community members with the opportunities to engage with the City, we received some questions about our scope of services and the cost to the City for our services. In this post, CivicMic will explain the scope and cost of the CivicMic outreach and public engagement services. The purpose of the CivicMic outreach and public engagement services in Fairfield is to help inform and engage the community on …

CivicMic Outreach and Public Engagement Services Click Here to Read More »

CivicMic works with the City of Fairfield (the “City”) to facilitate community outreach and public engagement opportunities for the City’s Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts (“LLMDs”). To further promote community participation and collaboration, CivicMic shares about My FairfieldCA, another avenue through which community members could correspond with the City regarding issues. The purpose of My FairfieldCA is to make it easy for residents to send questions, concerns, and feedback directly to Fairfield City Staff. How to Access and Use My FairfieldCA There are two ways to access and report issues on My FairfieldCA. You can access it from your browser …

Service Requests: My FairfieldCA App Click Here to Read More »

In this post, CivicMic shares the update on maintenance services from the City regarding LLMDs No. 7, 11, & 13. Update on Maintenance Services On May 17th, the Public Works Department provided an update to the community regarding a plan to ramp up landscape maintenance services pursuant to the approval of the one-time loan. This plan was slated to start in June. Unfortunately, there has been a delay from the private contractor because of limited resources. Over the past week, Public Works and its contractor (New Image) have been diligently working to complete the ‘baseline’ services outlined in the reduced …

Update on Maintenance Services LLMDs 7, 11, and 13 Click Here to Read More »

In this post, CivicMic shares the Fairfield Restoration of Services announcement from the City regarding LLMDs No. 7, 11, & 13. Fairfield Restoration of Services Effective immediately, the City will restore irrigation and landscape maintenance services that were previously provided in the fiscal year 2020-2021, but were removed from the scope of work on January 1, 2022, as a result of the districts’ budget shortfall. As noted at the community and council meetings, landscape services will be provided as separate task orders, or small, one-time “projects”, dependent on weather conditions and the availability of landscape contractors, City personnel, and funding …

Fairfield Restoration of Services: LLMDs 7, 11, 13 Click Here to Read More »

The City and CivicMic have received questions regarding the LLMDs. In this Fairfield Q & A part 2 post, CivicMic addresses additional questions received from community members for LLMDs No. 7, 11, and 13. General Fairfield Q & A Q: Now that the loan has been approved for each LLMD, when will the maintenance return? Effective immediately, the City will restore irrigation and landscape maintenance services that were previously provided in the fiscal year 2020-2021, but were removed from the scope of work on January 1, 2022. To learn more about this please click here. Q: Is there a way …

Fairfield Q & A Part 2: LLMDs 7, 11, 13 Click Here to Read More »

In this post, CivicMic shares the timeline for LLMD 13. The public engagement process is shaped by your communities. Engagement is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and plans and schedules are subject to change. April 2022-March 2023 November 2022 March 1 or 2, 2023 April 18, 2023 April 21, 2023 Jun 6, 2023 August 1, 2023 Working Group Assembled & Monthly Meetings are Facilitated A Working group is assembled to represent the interests of the community and spread awareness regarding the new prospective LLMD. Second Survey The survey is mailed to stakeholders within the LLMD to gather feedback regarding the new …

Timeline for LLMD 13 Click Here to Read More »

The City of Fairfield and CivicMic hosted a virtual (Zoom) and telephone Fairfield LLMD community meeting on April 18, 2022, to discuss the proposed formations of new assessment districts for LLMDs No. 7, 11, & 13, the 218 process, a potential loan as a short-term funding solution, and the survey and poll results. In this post, CivicMic shares the Fairfield LLMD meeting slides and video. Unanswered questions from the meeting will be addressed in an updated questions and answers post. To view the map of each LLMD, please click here and zoom in to your district. Fairfield LLMD Meeting Slides …

Fairfield LLMD Meeting Slides and Video Click Here to Read More »

In this post, CivicMic shares the Fairfield community meeting agenda for the community meeting on Monday, April 18 at 6:00 PM (PST). The City of Fairfield and CivicMic are hosting a virtual (Zoom) and telephone community meeting to discuss the proposed formations of new assessment districts for LLMDs No. 7, 11, & 13 to continue to fund landscaping maintenance at the level of service comparable to the fiscal year 2020-21. This meeting will also address the 218 process, survey results, polling questions, and information about the loan from the General Fund as a potential short-term funding solution. Click here for …

Fairfield Community Meeting Agenda Click Here to Read More »

In this post, CivicMic shares instructions on how to download the Zoom app and join the Fairfield LLMD community meeting for LLMDs No. 7, 11, and 13. The City of Fairfield and CivicMic are hosting the community meeting for Fairfield LLMDs No. 7,11, and 13 virtually, via (Zoom) and telephone, on Monday, April 18, at 6:00 PM (PST) to discuss the proposed formations of new assessment districts for LLMDs No. 7, 11, & 13 to continue to fund landscaping maintenance at the level of service comparable to the fiscal year 2020-21. This meeting will also address the 218 process, survey …

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In this post, CivicMic shares the Fairfield LLMD loan poll. The City of Fairfield (the “City”) annually levies and collects assessments to maintain specific lighting and landscaping improvements and services in your area through a Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District (“LLMD”). Over the last few years, the cost of this maintenance has exceeded the revenue generated by the current assessment rates. Consequently, the service contracts for LLMDs No. 7, 11, and 13 have been reduced. To temporarily subsidize the assessment revenue shortfall and continue a standard service level, the City is considering a loan from the General Fund. This loan …

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LLMDs No. 7, 11, and 13 have experienced an increase in expenses over the last few years while the yearly assessments have remained the same. As a result, the costs have considerably outweighed available funds, resulting in a budget gap for the LLMDs. Consequently, the annual landscape maintenance service contracts have been reduced. In this post, CivicMic addresses questions received in a Fairfield Q & A format for LLMDs No. 7, 11, and 13. General Fairfield Q & A Q: What is the timeline for this process? On February 1, 2022, City Council selected the extended timeline for this project. …

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In this post, CivicMic shares the council meetings for Fairfield LLMDs No. 7,11, & 13. City Council Meeting May 3, 2022 The City of Fairfield hosted a City Council meeting where they discussed and approved the loans for LLMDs No. 7, No. 11, & No. 13. City Council Meeting March 1, 2022 The City of Fairfield hosted a City Council meeting where a potential loan as a short-term funding solution and next steps were discussed for LLMDs No. 7, No. 11, & No. 13. City Council Meeting February 1, 2022 The City of Fairfield hosted a City Council meeting which …

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In this post, CivicMic shares the Fairfield LLMD survey for LLMDs No. 7, 11, & 13. The City annually levies and collects assessments to maintain certain landscaping services and improvements to the communities of Rolling Hills LLMD No. 7, Paradise Valley LLMD No. 11, and North Cordelia LLMD No. 13. To see if your address is within any of the LLMD’s boundaries and also see your assessment amount click here. The cost of maintenance has continued to increase over the last few years, while the annual maximum assessment rates have remained the same and are no longer generating sufficient revenue …

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The City of Fairfield hosted a virtual (Zoom) and telephone town hall meeting on January 25, 2022, to discuss the budgetary and services changes to LLMD No. 11 and LLMD No. 13. In this post, CivicMic shares the Paradise Valley and North Cordelia meeting slides and video.   Paradise Valley and North Cordelia Meeting Slides (Click on any slide below to zoom in.  Hover the mouse pointer over any slide to stop.) Presentation by the City of Fairfield Video of the January 25th Community Meeting Please click the button to watch the video. Click Here Got Questions? Email your questions …

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In this post, CivicMic shares the Paradise Valley and North Cordelia meeting agenda for the virtual town hall on Tuesday, January 25 at 5:30 PM (PST). The City of Fairfield is hosting a virtual (Zoom) and telephone town hall meeting to discuss the recent service and budget reductions as well as potential funding options to continue landscaping maintenance services for LLMD No. 11 and LLMD No. 13. Click here for instructions on how to join the meeting. Along with the information that will be provided at the meeting, new information will be updated and available to the public at https://www.civicmic.com/fairfield-news/. …

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In this post, CivicMic shares instructions on how to download the Zoom app and join the Paradise Valley and North Cordelia town hall (LLMD No. 11 & LLMD No. 13). The City of Fairfield is hosting the town hall for Paradise Valley LLMD No. 11 and North Cordelia LLMD No. 13 virtually, via (Zoom) and telephone, on Tuesday, January 25, at 5:30 PM (PST) to discuss the recent service and budget reductions as well as potential funding options to continue landscaping maintenance services for the LLMD. To learn more, click the links below: Read About the Budget and Service Reductions …

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CivicMic works with the City of Fairfield to facilitate community outreach and public engagement opportunities for the City’s Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts (“LLMDs”) with funding deficits and a corresponding reduction in maintenance services. On Tuesday, December 21, 2021, the City Council approved a contract with New Image Landscape Company representing a reduction in maintenance services for the Rolling Hills LLMD No. 7, Paradise Valley LLMD No. 11, and North Cordelia LLMD No. 13. Rolling Hills LLMD No. 7 Reduction in Maintenance Services The LLMD No. 7 maximum assessment rates per parcel are $250 for the Serpas Ranch development and …

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The Fairfield engineer’s reports for Rolling Hills LLMD No. 7, Paradise Valley LLMD No. 11, and North Cordelia LLMD No. 13 have been published.  The annual charges were approved and appear on the secured property tax bill of properties within each District’s boundaries.  The charges fund the landscaping improvements and maintenance within each District. Rolling Hills LLMD No. 7 The City formed Rolling Hills LLMD No. 7 in 1988. The FY 2021/2022 assessments for the Rolling Hills LLMD No. 7 remained at the FY 2020/2021 rate of $300 per parcel in the Rolling Hills development, while the assessment for the …

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CivicMic works with the City of Fairfield to facilitate community outreach and public engagement opportunities for the City’s Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts (“LLMDs”). Some of the Fairfield LLMDs have experienced an increase in expenses over the last few years while the yearly assessments have remained the same. If these landscaping services continue to be maintained at the current level, the cost will considerably outweigh available funds, resulting in a budget gap for these LLMDs. To avoid this, the annual landscape maintenance service contracts for them have been reduced. In this post, CivicMic shares information about benefits assessment districts like …

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CivicMic works with the City of Fairfield to facilitate community outreach and public engagement opportunities for the City’s Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts (“LLMDs”). Some of the City’s LLMDs have experienced an increase in expenses over the last few years while the yearly assessments have remained the same. If these landscaping services continue to be maintained at the current level, the cost will considerably outweigh available funds, resulting in a budget gap for the district. To combat budget shortfall, the annual landscape maintenance service contracts for the following LLMDs are being reduced: Gateway LLMD No. 1 Waterman Highlands LLMD No. …

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