San Marcos council designates Improvement Area F‑59 for CFD 9802, canvasses unanimous special‑tax ballots

The San Marcos City Council on April 28 moved forward with formation and authorization actions for Improvement Area F‑59 of Community Facilities District (CFD) 9802.

City staff explained that CFD 9802 funds ongoing maintenance of lighting, landscaping, open space and preserves; the proposed Improvement Area F‑59 would consolidate services for specific development sites (AOA West/Paloma, Restaurant Row and the Sears site) and fund additional public improvements including storm drains, stormwater treatment facilities, parks, multi‑use trails and related amenities. Staff said the change aims to reduce administrative burden and increase transparency for landowners who will see the special tax upfront.

The council opened the public hearing, and staff reported no oral speakers and no written protests. The clerk canvassed the consolidated special election ballots for three propositions: first ballot — 3 votes, all yes; second ballot — 10 votes, all yes; third ballot — 5 votes, all yes. The council adopted a resolution declaring those election results and voted to waive full reading and introduce an ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes in Improvement Area F‑59. The council also adopted a resolution authorizing future annexations into F‑59 to allow projects to join the improvement area as development occurs.

Council members noted the items were handled separately (Item 14 for formation/annexation; Item 15 for future annexation authorization) and confirmed public noticing and mailed notices complied with state law. No majority protest was reported and the county registrar confirmed there were no registered voters residing within the improvement area territory.

The council’s actions authorize city staff to proceed with the special‑tax proposition process and allow the city to receive and act on annexation requests as projects reach readiness. The ordinance authorizing levy of the special tax was introduced by title only; further action will be required to finalize levy and tax procedures.