Ventura Municipal Code Art. 6 District Modifications and Dissolution

At any time following the establishment of a maintenance assessment district in the manner provided by this chapter, the city council may modify such assessment district either by changing the boundaries of the district, by changing the type or scope of public improvements to be operated and maintained with annual assessment district revenues, or by changing the maximum assessment rates or the method of apportioning the costs of operating and maintaining such improvements among the various lots and parcels within the boundaries of the district. (Ord. No. 2013-004, § 1, 4-15-13)

Proceedings to modify a maintenance assessment district in a manner that would add parcels to the district or increase the amount of the maximum assessment against any parcel shall be initiated by the city council by the adoption of a resolution of intention to make such modification. Such resolution shall describe, with particularity, the nature of the modification, and shall include all information required by Section 4.300.430. (Ord. No. 2013-004, § 1, 4-15-13)

Proceedings initiated pursuant to Section 4.300.620 shall be conducted in the manner set forth in Sections 4.300.440 and 4.300.450. (Ord. No. 2013-004, § 1, 4-15-13)

A. Except where additional proceedings are required by Section 4.300.620, the city council may make modifications pursuant to Section 4.300.610 by resolution, without a noticed hearing, and without otherwise complying within the procedural requirements of this chapter.

B. In the event the city council determines to reduce the amount of the annual assessment levied against the lots and parcel within the boundaries of an assessment district in the manner provided herein, then any increase in the annual assessment, based on an increase in the Consumer Price Index, that is made in the manner authorized by this chapter following such modification shall be based on the reduced assessment rather than the initial assessment or any prior modification thereto. (Ord. No. 2013-004, § 1, 4-15-13)

Proceedings to dissolve a maintenance assessment district shall be initiated by the city council by adoption of a resolution of intention to dissolve the assessment district. In such resolution of intention the city council shall identify the maintenance assessment district being dissolved, shall set forth the reasons for the dissolution, and shall set forth the date, time and place for a hearing at which any owner of property within such district may object to such dissolution. At least 10 days prior to the date of a hearing on the dissolution of a maintenance assessment district, the city clerk shall mail a notice of the hearing to each owner of property within the boundaries of the assessment district. If, at the conclusion of the hearing on the proposed dissolution of a maintenance assessment district, the city council determines that dissolution of the assessment district is warranted, the council may adopt a resolution ordering the assessment district dissolved. (Ord. No. 2013-004, § 1, 4-15-13)