Oxnard: Special Financing District News by Neighborhood

The City Council approved $5.6 million in Measure E funds for restoring parks, trees, and median maintenance beginning on July 1, 2021. In this post, CivicMic shares the Measure E slides updates for August 2021 which go into more detail about how the funds are being utilized to revitalize Oxnard neighborhoods. Measure E Slides Updates (To view, click the video below.) Want to receive updates? Subscribe to receive updates via email and get our free publications! Click Here to Subscribe Looking for just the data? Click the button to visit our data center for this project. Oxnard Data Center Looking …

Measure E Slides Updates Click Here to Read More »

We appreciate all the volunteers that have been working diligently to engage fellow community members in the effort to improve the landscaping and revitalize the neighborhood. In this post, CivicMic provides all involved Oxnard communities with a ReNew Oxnard update. ReNew Oxnard Update Currently, $5.6 million in Measure E funds have been approved by City Council for certain services and maintenance. Beginning on July 1, 2021, the City started relying on these funds for things like: Restoring tree pruning maintenance and other tree maintenance Restoring weekly mowing and other park maintenance Restoring median landscape maintenance Measure E funds will be …

ReNew Oxnard Update Click Here to Read More »

The City of Oxnard has been working with CivicMic and Oxnard communities to figure out the most optimal funding solutions to help revitalize the City. One funding solution that has been approved is Measure E. The City Council approved $5.6 million in Measure E funds for restoring parks, trees, and median maintenance beginning on July 1, 2021. In this post, CivicMic shares the informational Measure E slides. These slides go further into detail about what these funds will be used for. Measure E Slides (To view, click the video below.) Want to receive updates? Subscribe to receive updates via email …

ReNew Oxnard: Measure E Slides Click Here to Read More »

In this post, CivicMic shares ReNew Oxnard’s Team 3-10 citizens committee update. Volunteers have been participating in the citizens committee and working together to engage fellow community members in finding solutions to revitalize the following Oxnard communities: Country Club Estates River Ridge ReNew Oxnard Team 3-10 Citizens Committee Update Country Club Estates Citizens committee members have been actively engaging fellow community members to find the best possible solutions for improvements to the community’s landscaping. Currently, it has been determined that there is community support for a higher level of landscaping improvements in and outside of the community, as well as …

ReNew Oxnard Team 3-10 Citizens Committee Update Click Here to Read More »

In this post, CivicMic shares ReNew Oxnard’s Team 25-52-55 citizens committee update. We appreciate all the volunteers that have been working diligently to engage the community in the collaborative governance process to improve the landscaping and revitalize the neighborhood. Renew Oxnard Team 25-52-55 Citizens Committee Update The citizens committee has been working to engage community members to obtain support to move forward with improvements to the landscaping in the neighborhoods. Members from The Pointe neighborhood have been handing out flyers for a community meeting in a resident’s garage to discuss specific goals and priorities for improvements and solutions, including volunteering …

Renew Oxnard Team 25-52-55 Citizens Committee Update Click Here to Read More »

Background What are Community Facilities Districts? Community Facilities Districts (“CFDs”), also known as Mello-Roos Districts, are special tax districts that were created in 1982 through the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 as a means of obtaining additional public funding and financing for various services and infrastructural improvements in California by imposing special taxes on property. In bonded CFDs, improvements are funded through the sale of land-secured municipal bonds. Property owners within the district boundaries pay an annual special tax until the debt service on the bonds is completely paid off over a designated period. CFDs were created by and …

Introduction to Bonded Community Facilities Districts Click Here to Read More »

Background The Mandalay Bay seawalls were built in the mid-1960s to create waterways throughout the newly built homes in the then new Mandalay Bay community. Two types of seawalls were constructed: the Boise, on the eastern part of the development, and the Zurn, on the western portion. They were constructed according to the building codes at the time, which were not as sophisticated and considerate of environmental factors such as seismic activity or soil and structure responses as the current codes. Why Do the Mandalay Bay Seawalls Need to be Replaced? The seawalls need to be replaced for the following …

Mandalay Bay Seawalls Click Here to Read More »

In this post, CivicMic shares ReNew Oxnard’s Team 16-37 citizens committee update. Volunteers have been participating in the citizens committee for ReNew Oxnard Team 16-37 in an effort to engage fellow community members in finding solutions to revitalize the following Oxnard communities: California Lighthouse Pacific Breeze ReNew Oxnard Team 16-37 Citizens Committee Update: California Lighthouse CivicMic has met with the citizens committee members for the California Lighthouse community several times to discuss landscaping maintenance goals, as well as the best financing solutions to support them. The members of the citizens committee have been engaging with property owners in the California …

ReNew Oxnard Team 16-37 Citizens Committee Update Click Here to Read More »

To keep Oxnard’s residents informed about the ReNew Oxnard program objectives through the different stages of implementation and collaboration, in this post, CivicMic provides further clarification about the program’s purpose and the role of CivicMic in the process. What is the purpose of the ReNew Oxnard program? In an initial survey sent out by CivicMic to Oxnard residents, it was determined that 96% of the participants felt dissatisfied with the level of landscaping maintenance being provided to neighborhoods by the City. Oxnard’s current Landscaping Maintenance Districts (“LMDs”) are limited in the scope of what they cover and are not adequately …

ReNew Oxnard Program Objectives and Helpful Information Click Here to Read More »

In this post, CivicMic shares ReNew Oxnard’s Team 11-13-14-23-24 Citizens Committee Update. We appreciate all of the volunteers who have been participating in the citizens committee for ReNew Oxnard Team 11-13-14-23-24 in their effort to meaningfully engage their fellow community members in finding solutions to revitalize the following Oxnard communities: California Cove Greystone Le Village St. Tropez Vineyards ReNew Oxnard Team 11-13-14-23-24 Citizens Committee Update Citizens committee members have been actively involved in performing outreach by walking the community, sharing the City 311 link, and asking around to see if any community members, such as landscape architects or horticulturists, are …

ReNew Oxnard Team 11-13-14-23-24 Citizens Committee Update Click Here to Read More »

A big thank you to everyone that participated in the ReNew Oxnard Team 12 community meeting on March 3, 2021, to engage citizens in a collaborative effort to find and implement solutions for the revitalization of the following Oxnard communities: Standard Pacific Strawberry Fields Participation at the meeting (via telephone and Zoom) was a big success.  Everyone had great questions showing a high level of interest, community pride, and engagement at the meeting.  In this post, CivicMic shares the video and slides for the meeting. ReNew Oxnard Team 12 – Next Steps CivicMic to coordinate the creation of a citizens committee. …

ReNew Oxnard Team 12 Meeting Video – 3-3-2021 Click Here to Read More »

A big thank you to everyone that participated in the ReNew Oxnard Team 16-37 community meeting on February 25, 2021, to engage citizens in a collaborative effort to find and implement solutions for the revitalization of the following Oxnard communities: California Lighthouse Pacific Breeze Participation at the meeting (via telephone and Zoom) was a big success.  Everyone had great questions showing a high level of interest, community pride, and engagement at the meeting.  In this post, CivicMic shares the video, slides, and chat for the meeting. ReNew Oxnard Team 16-37 – Next Steps CivicMic to coordinate the creation of a citizens …

ReNew Oxnard Team 16-37 Meeting Video – 2-25-2021 Click Here to Read More »

A big thank you to everyone that participated in the ReNew Oxnard Team 25-52-55 community meeting on February 24, 2021, to engage citizens in a collaborative effort to find and implement solutions for the revitalization of the following Oxnard communities: The Pointe Sea View Estates Wingfield Wingfield West Participation at the meeting (via telephone and Zoom) was a big success.  Everyone had great questions showing a high level of interest, community pride, and engagement at the meeting.  In this post, CivicMic shares the video, slides, and chat for the meeting. ReNew Oxnard Team 25-52-55 – Next Steps CivicMic to coordinate the …

ReNew Oxnard Team 25-52-55 Meeting Video – 2-24-2021 Click Here to Read More »

A big thank you to everyone that participated in the ReNew Oxnard Team 3-10 community meeting on February 18, 2021, to engage citizens in a collaborative effort to find and implement solutions for the revitalization of the following Oxnard communities: Country Club Estates Cypress Point River Ridge Participation at the meeting (via telephone and Zoom) was a big success.  Everyone had great questions showing a high level of interest, community pride, and engagement at the meeting.  In this post, CivicMic shares the video, slides, and chat for the meeting. ReNew Oxnard Team 3-10 – Next Steps CivicMic to coordinate the creation …

ReNew Oxnard Team 3-10 Meeting Video – 2-18-2021 Click Here to Read More »

A big thank you to everyone that participated in the ReNew Oxnard Team 11-13-14-23-24 community meeting on February 17, 2021, to engage citizens in a collaborative effort to find and implement solutions for the revitalization of the following Oxnard communities: California Cove Greystone Le Village St. Tropez Vineyards Participation at the meeting (via telephone and Zoom) was a big success.  Everyone had great questions showing a high level of interest, community pride, and engagement at the meeting.  In this post, CivicMic shares the video, slides, and chat for the meeting. ReNew Oxnard Team 11-13-14-23-24 – Next Steps CivicMic to coordinate the …

ReNew Oxnard Team 11-13-14-23-24 Meeting Video – 2-17-2021 Click Here to Read More »

In this post, CivicMic shares the ReNew Oxnard community meeting agenda for the first round of workshops with participating communities.  The purpose of the virtual (Zoom) and telephone workshop meetings is to engage citizens in a collaborative effort to find and implement solutions for the revitalization of communities in the City of Oxnard. ReNew Oxnard Meeting Team 11-13-14-23-24 Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 6:00 PM (Conference Call and Zoom App) A “Team” is comprised of selected geographically grouped communities in the City.  This team is comprised of the following communities: California Cove Greystone Le Village St. Tropez Vineyards Please RSVP …

ReNew Oxnard Community Meeting Agenda Click Here to Read More »

A big thank you to everyone that participated in the ReNew Oxnard community meeting on December 16, 2020, to introduce the program and engage citizens in a collaborative effort to find and implement solutions for the revitalization of Oxnard communities. Participation at the meeting (via telephone and Zoom) was a big success with over 65 participants. Everyone had great questions showing a high level of interest, community pride, and engagement at the meeting.  In this post, CivicMic shares the video, slides, and chat for the meeting. ReNew Oxnard Program – Next Steps Next two weeks – The mailing and emailing of …

ReNew Oxnard Meeting Video – 12-16-2020 Click Here to Read More »

In this post, CivicMic shares the City of Oxnard Measure E Funds informational presentation by the City Manager to Council on September 22, 2020.  The presentation covers the financial outlook of the City and the proposed use of Measure E funds. Watch the Presentation Click the button to watch the presentation by the City Manager to Council on 9/22/2020 about the proposed use of Oxnard Measure E funds. Click Here to Watch City of Oxnard Measure E Funds Presentation Slides Want to receive updates? Subscribe to receive updates via email and get a free copy of the NBS Primer on …

Oxnard Measure E Funds Click Here to Read More »

In this post, CivicMic shares the ReNew Oxnard meeting agenda for December 16, 2020.  The purpose of the virtual (Zoom) and telephone meeting, starting at 6:00 PM, is to introduce the ReNew Oxnard program and engage citizens in a collaborative effort to find and implement solutions for the revitalization of communities in the City of Oxnard. The ReNew Oxnard Program Download and Test the Zoom App Find Your 2020-21 Maintenance Assessment District Charge What are Assessment Districts? Landscaping of Oxnard’s Perimeters, Parkways, and Medians An Introduction to Community Facilities Districts   ReNew Oxnard Meeting Agenda Want to receive updates? Subscribe …

ReNew Oxnard Meeting Agenda for 12-16-2020 Click Here to Read More »

CivicMic and the City of Oxnard are hosting a virtual (Zoom) and telephone ReNew Oxnard meeting on Wednesday, December 16th at 6:00 PM (PST) to introduce the program and engage citizens in a collaborative effort to find and implement solutions for the revitalization of Oxnard communities.  Click here to learn more about the ReNew Oxnard Program, including what to expect and valuable information specific to your neighborhood and Landscape Maintenance Assessment District in preparation for the meeting.  In this post, CivicMic shares instructions on how to join the ReNew Oxnard meeting. How to Join the ReNew Oxnard Meeting Planning to …

How to Join the ReNew Oxnard Meeting Click Here to Read More »

Residents of selected neighborhoods in the City of Oxnard have expressed interest in participating in the ReNew Oxnard Program for improved services. CivicMic and the City will engage residents to build a long-lasting solution for each neighborhood. Engaged participants will be able to express ideas on how to improve their neighborhoods. Residents of each neighborhood will work together on solutions through the ReNew Oxnard Program: Neighbors for the revitalization of Oxnard communities. Residents interested in participating are encouraged to subscribe for email updates about the program from CivicMic. Over 300 residents from the selected neighborhoods have subscribed.  If you haven’t, …

ReNew Oxnard Program Meeting Click Here to Read More »

As recently reported by CivicMic, the City of Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District levies were approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 at the June 2, 2020, Council meeting.  The levies fund the maintenance of public improvements for approximately forty (40) neighborhoods throughout the City. The assessment levies will be included in the County secured property tax bills due December 10, 2020, and April 10, 2021.  Please click here to read our post with valuable information including a breakdown of the assessments by district, the maximum allowed and actual rates, staff presentation to Council, annual reports, and cost of living inflator, if applicable. …

Find Your 2020-21 LMD Levy: Oxnard Click Here to Read More »

Selected neighborhoods in the City of Oxnard received a flyer from the City announcing the ReNew Oxnard Program and the following information: Residents from the selected neighborhoods have communicated interest to the City for improved services. CivicMic and the City will engage residents to build a long-lasting solution for each neighborhood. Engaged participants will be able to express ideas on how to improve their neighborhoods. Residents of each neighborhood will work together on solutions through the ReNew Oxnard Program: Neighbors for the revitalization of Oxnard communities. Residents interested in participating are encouraged to subscribe for email updates about the program …

ReNew Oxnard Program Click Here to Read More »

As recently posted by CivicMic, the City of Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District levies were approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 at the June 2, 2020, Council meeting.  The approval did not include the Victoria Estates Landscape Maintenance District No. 48 (“LMD No. 48”) assessment levies.  LMD No. 48 was formed in March 2003 to fund the maintenance of public improvements for the Victoria Estates community.  However, LMD No. 48 was dissolved and the assessments were last levied in Fiscal Year 2016-17. The maintenance of the exterior public improvements (perimeter, parkways, and medians) surrounding the Victoria Estates community has since been funded …

Victoria Estates LMD 48 Background Click Here to Read More »

As recently posted by CivicMic, the City of Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District levies were approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 at the June 2, 2020, Council meeting.  The approval included the Wingfield West budget for 2020-21 funded by Landscape Maintenance District No. 55 (“LMD No. 55”) assessment levies.  LMD No. 55 was formed in March 2006 and currently funds the maintenance of the interior public improvements at a “B” maintenance level of service for the Wingfield West community.  A “B” maintenance level of service means the improvements are maintained every 2 weeks.  Please see the links below for a description of …

Wingfield West Budget for 2020-21 Click Here to Read More »

As recently posted by CivicMic, the City of Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District levies were approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 at the June 2, 2020, Council meeting.  The approval included the Wingfield budget for 2020-21 funded by Landscape Maintenance District No. 52 (“LMD No. 52”) assessment levies.  LMD No. 52 was formed in February 2005 and currently funds the maintenance of the interior public improvements at a “B” maintenance level of service for the Wingfield community.  A “B” maintenance level of service means the improvements are maintained every 2 weeks.  Please see the links below for a description of the maintenance …

Wingfield Budget for 2020-21 Click Here to Read More »

As recently posted by CivicMic, the City of Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District levies were approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 at the June 2, 2020, Council meeting.  The approval included The Pointe budget for 2020-21 funded by Landscape Maintenance District No. 25 (“LMD No. 25”) assessment levies.  LMD No. 25 was formed in June 1996 and currently funds the maintenance of the interior public improvements at a “B” maintenance level of service for The Pointe.  A “B” maintenance level of service means the improvements are maintained every 2 weeks.  Please see the links below for a description of the maintenance levels …

The Pointe Budget for 2020-21 Click Here to Read More »

As recently posted by CivicMic, the City of Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District levies were approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 at the June 2, 2020 Council meeting.  The approval included the Pacific Breeze budget for 2020-21 funded by Landscape Maintenance District No. 37 (“LMD No. 37”) assessment levies.  LMD No. 37 was formed in January 2000 and currently funds the maintenance of the interior public improvements at a “B” maintenance level of service for the Pacific Breeze community.  A “B” maintenance level of service means the improvements are maintained every 2 weeks.  Please see the links below for a description of …

Pacific Breeze Budget for 2020-21 Click Here to Read More »

As recently posted by CivicMic, the City of Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District levies were approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 at the June 2, 2020, Council meeting.  The approval included the California Lighthouse budget for 2020-21 funded by Landscape Maintenance District No. 16 (“LMD No. 16”) assessment levies.  LMD No. 16 was formed in July 1991 and currently funds the maintenance of the interior public improvements at a “C” maintenance level of service for the California Lighthouse community.  A “C” maintenance level of service means the improvements are maintained every three weeks.  Please see the links below for a description of …

California Lighthouse Budget for 2020-21 Click Here to Read More »

As recently posted by CivicMic, the City of Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District levies were approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 at the June 2, 2020, Council meeting.  The approval included the Pacific Pointe budget for 2020-21 funded by Landscape Maintenance District No. 50 (“LMD No. 50”) assessment levies.  LMD No. 50 was formed in June 2003 and currently funds the maintenance of the interior public improvements at a “B” maintenance level of service for the Pacific Pointe community.  A “B” maintenance level of service means the improvements are maintained every 2 weeks.  Please see the links below for a description of …

Pacific Pointe Budget for 2020-21 Click Here to Read More »

As recently posted by CivicMic, the City of Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District levies were approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 at the June 2, 2020, Council meeting.  The approval included the Pacific Cove budget for 2020-21 funded by Landscape Maintenance District No. 41 (“LMD No. 41”) assessment levies.  LMD No. 41 was formed in January 2002 and currently funds the maintenance of the interior public improvements at a “B” maintenance level of service for the Pacific Cove community.  A “B” maintenance level of service means the improvements are maintained every 2 weeks.  Please see the links below for a description of …

Pacific Cove Budget for 2020-21 Click Here to Read More »

As recently posted by CivicMic, the City of Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District levies were approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 at the June 2, 2020, Council meeting.  The approval included the Meadowcrest Villas budget for 2020-21 funded by Landscape Maintenance District No. 54 (“LMD No. 54”) assessment levies.  LMD No. 54 was formed in March 2006 and currently funds the maintenance of the interior public improvements at a “B” maintenance level of service for the Meadowcrest Villas community.  A “B” maintenance level of service means the improvements are maintained every 2 weeks.  Please see the links below for a description of …

Meadowcrest Villas Budget for 2020-21 Click Here to Read More »

As recently posted by CivicMic, the City of Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District levies were approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 at the June 2, 2020, Council meeting.  The approval included the Standard Pacific budget for 2020-21 funded by Landscape Maintenance District No. 12 (“LMD No. 12”) assessment levies.  LMD No. 12 was formed in March 1989 and currently funds the maintenance of the interior public improvements at a “B” maintenance level of service for the Standard Pacific community.  A “B” maintenance level of service means the improvements are maintained every 2 weeks.  Please see the links below for a description of …

Standard Pacific Budget for 2020-21 Click Here to Read More »

As recently posted by CivicMic, the City of Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District levies were approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 at the June 2, 2020, Council meeting.  The approval included the River Ridge budget for 2020-21 funded by Landscape Maintenance District No. 3 (“LMD No. 3”) assessment levies.  LMD No. 3 was formed in March 1986 and currently funds the maintenance of the interior public improvements at a “B” maintenance level of service for the River Ridge community.  A “B” maintenance level of service means the improvements are maintained every 2 weeks.  Please see the links below for a description of …

River Ridge Budget for 2020-21 Click Here to Read More »

As recently posted by CivicMic, the City of Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District levies were approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 at the June 2, 2020, Council meeting.  The approval included the Vineyards budget for 2020-21 funded by Landscape Maintenance District No. 24 (“LMD No. 24”) assessment levies.  LMD No. 24 was formed in June 1996 and currently funds the maintenance of the interior public improvements at a “C” maintenance level of service for the Vineyards community.  A “C” maintenance level of service means the improvements are maintained once every three weeks.  Please see the links below for a description of the …

Vineyards Budget for 2020-21 Click Here to Read More »

As recently posted by CivicMic, the City of Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District levies were approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 at the June 2, 2020, Council meeting.  The approval included the St Tropez budget for 2020-21 funded by Landscape Maintenance District No. 11 (“LMD No. 11”) assessment levies.  LMD No. 11 was formed in January 1989 and currently funds the maintenance of the interior public improvements at an “F” maintenance level of service for the St Tropez community.  An “F” maintenance level of service means the improvements are maintained once a quarter.  Please see the links below for a description of …

St Tropez Budget for 2020-21 Click Here to Read More »

As recently posted by CivicMic, the City of Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District levies were approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 at the June 2, 2020, Council meeting.  The approval included the Le Village budget for 2020-21 funded by Landscape Maintenance District No. 13 (“LMD No. 13”) assessment levies.  LMD No. 13 was formed in March 1990 and currently funds the maintenance of the interior public improvements at a “D” maintenance level of service for the Le Village community.  A “D” maintenance level of service means the improvements are maintained once a month.  Please see the links below for a description of …

Le Village Budget for 2020-21 Click Here to Read More »

As recently posted by CivicMic, the City of Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District levies were approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 at the June 2, 2020, Council meeting.  The approval included the Greystone budget for 2020-21 funded by Landscape Maintenance District No. 23 (“LMD No. 23”) assessment levies.  LMD No. 23 was formed in June 1996 and currently funds the maintenance of the interior public improvements at an “F” maintenance level of service for the Greystone community.  An “F” maintenance level of service means the improvements are maintained once a quarter.  Please see the links below for a description of the maintenance …

Greystone Budget for 2020-21 Click Here to Read More »

As recently posted by CivicMic, the City of Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District levies were approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 at the June 2, 2020, Council meeting.  The approval included the Country Club Estates budget for 2020-21 funded by Landscape Maintenance District No. 10 (“LMD No. 10”) assessment levies.  LMD No. 10 was formed in December 1988 and currently funds the maintenance of the interior public improvements at a “B” maintenance level of service for the Country Club Estates community.  A “B” maintenance level of service means the improvements are maintained every 2 weeks.  Please see the links below for a …

Country Club Estates Budget for 2020-21 Click Here to Read More »

As recently posted by CivicMic, the City of Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District levies were approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 at the June 2, 2020, Council meeting.  The approval included the California Cove budget for 2020-21 funded by Landscape Maintenance District No. 14 (“LMD No. 14”) assessment levies.  LMD No. 14 was formed in June 1990 and currently funds the maintenance of the interior public improvements at a “D” maintenance level of service for the California Cove community.  A “D” maintenance level of service means the improvements are maintained once a month.  Please see the links below for a description of …

California Cove Budget for 2020-21 Click Here to Read More »

The City of Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District levies were approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 at the June 2, 2020, Council meeting.  The Council meeting Agenda included public hearings for the setting and approval of the various assessment levies for forty (40) districts.  The levies fund the maintenance of public improvements for approximately forty (40) neighborhoods throughout the City.  The assessment levies will be included in the County secured property tax bills due December 10, 2020, and April 10, 2021. Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District Levies A summary of the assessment levies is shown below.  In addition, assessment levies were approved for: …

Oxnard Maintenance Assessment District Levies Approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 Click Here to Read More »

As we continue to navigate through these unprecedented times created by COVID-19, it becomes more important each day to participate in activities that provide hope for the future. The CDC recommends taking a break from news surrounding the virus and focusing on new ways to complete regular activities. CivicMic, while sensitive to the current situation, is dedicated to moving forward with engagement tools that can be used from the comfort of home. We continue to share information with communities using the CivicMic website, gather feedback from individuals using online tools, and host virtual meetings. COVID-19 Landscape Maintenance Districts Update as …

COVID-19 Landscape Maintenance Districts Update Click Here to Read More »

Video: What are Community Facilities Districts? Click the button to watch the video for an introduction to Community Facilities Districts (“CFDs”). Click Here to Watch the Video Want to receive updates? Click Here to Subscribe Looking for more information? Please visit our main page for the City of Oxnard! Oxnard Main Page Looking for just the data? Click the button to visit our data center for this project. Oxnard Data Center Was this post helpful to you? Yes No

As previously reported by CivicMic, the City of Oxnard wishes to engage constituents in a collaborative effort to find and implement solutions for the revitalization of public improvements in and around various neighborhoods in the City thus protecting real estate values and enhancing the quality of life for its residents.  A survey of Oxnard residents identified the landscaping on the perimeter and medians surrounding neighborhoods in Oxnard to be a major concern.  Please click here to read our previous post on the perimeter and median landscaping. Maintenance CFD Formation Steps A viable long-term solution to improve and maintain perimeter and …

Maintenance CFD Formation Steps Click Here to Read More »

What are Benefit Assessment Districts? Benefit Assessment Districts are a “property tax” mechanism used by local governmental agencies in California (counties, cities, and special districts) to fund public improvements and services.  Assessment Districts are established for a specific geographical area that receives a special benefit from specific public improvements and services.  In other words, the charge only applies to properties receiving a benefit instead of being applied against all properties within a governmental jurisdiction, as is the case with regular property taxes. What is Special Benefit? Article XIII D of the California Constitution (commonly referred to as Proposition 218) defines …

Benefit Assessment Districts: Oxnard Click Here to Read More »

In this post, CivicMic will focus on the City of Oxnard perimeter and median landscaping. CivicMic has received responses from the survey on the maintenance of public improvements such as landscaping. The City wishes to engage constituents in a collaborative effort to find and implement solutions for the revitalization of public improvements in and around various neighborhoods in the City thus protecting real estate values and enhancing the quality of life for its residents. The survey responses will be used to identify concerns, gauge the level of interest of participation in the process, and to prioritize the scheduling of community …

Oxnard Perimeter and Median Landscaping Click Here to Read More »

In this post, CivicMic introduces the Oxnard Top 5 things to know about your Landscape Maintenance District. The City of Oxnard has 38 of them and they all have these five things in common. The Districts fall under a category of property taxation commonly known as special assessments used by municipalities to fund the ongoing maintenance of public improvements such as landscaping, trees, lighting, parks, and other facilities. If your property is in one, the secured property tax bill will contain an additional charge for it. The charge represents additional benefits received by the property from the maintenance of specific …

Oxnard Top 5 Things to Know About Your Landscape Maintenance District Click Here to Read More »

In this post, CivicMic continues to share information about the steps municipalities must take to levy assessments on the County secured property tax bills. As hinted by the title of this post, public hearings are a big part of it. In this post, we will specifically discuss public hearings for California special assessments aka assessment districts. It is important to note that since 1996, the formation of an assessment district must be approved by the affected property owners through a Proposition 218 balloting procedure. In other words, a municipality can’t form an assessment district without property owner approval. The formation …

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