GOVERNANCE

Landscaping and lighting maintenance districts (LLMDs) are governed by the City Council. The districts are subject to the State of California Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Streets and Highways Code Section 22500, et seq., and Articles XIII C and XIII D of the State of California Constitution, also known as Proposition 218 (see also the State of California Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act, Government Code Section 53750, et seq.). 

ADMINISTRATION

The Public Works Department administers and implements annual district assessments and budgets. 

LLMDs are funded through annual assessments levied upon properties within each district and collected by the Solano County Treasurer-Tax Collector-County Clerk along with regular property taxes. The assessment revenue is transferred to the City of Fairfield Finance Department in two installments commensurate with the property tax collection schedule.

Revenues and expenses for each district are maintained in a separate ledger account and are dedicated exclusively for the administration, operation, and maintenance of the district. At the close of each fiscal year, surplus revenue is added to the district’s fund balance and carried forward to the following fiscal year to offset future expenses. 

OPERATIONS

The Public Works Department directs and manages all landscaping and lighting maintenance operations and special projects. 

The city contracts with various private service providers for landscape maintenance services. Lighting services are provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and lighting repairs are performed by Public Works staff or private service providers.