[Calclg-l] Mills Act Information Request

[Don Lauritson]

Jennifer,

We don't yet have a program but are considering one.  Our City's finances may
argue against it or limit it.  We are looking at various ways to limit our
program if need be - such as, five contracts/year, tax loss to City limit,
cancel contract after first year to limit duration, etc.  Any help on typical
limits would be appreciated.

Thanks,  


Don
Don Lauritson
Senior Planner
City of Santa Cruz
831-420-5117

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[mailto:calclg-l-bounces at ohp.parks.ca.gov] On Behalf Of Gates, Jennifer
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 2:15 PM
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Subject: [Calclg-l] Mills Act Information Request

Good Morning CLGs!  On Monday the 23rd, CPF will be holding a workshop in San
Clemente on the Mills Act and we would like to share what's happening in
other communities with the Mills Act program.  Please share what's going on
in your community when you have a minute. 

 

1.       How old is your program?

2.       Eligibility: Are all listed buildings eligible for Mills Act

3.       Additions: Do you allow additions to historic structures under
the Mills Act if they follow the standards?  What size additions do
communities allow under the contract?  Are they assessed under the special
assessment?

4.       Restoration Conditions: What type of improvements do
communities require within the 10 years, if any?  Do you add more after the
initial 10 years? What other restrictions/clauses does your community
require?

5.       Monitoring: How does your community track their contracts and
the improvements?

6.       City Revenue Loss: Does your community maintain an assessment
tracker to understand the amount of city revenue "lost" every year due to the
special tax assessment?  

7.       Lessons Learned/Recent Issues...

 

If you want a copy of the findings of this survey please send me an email.

Thank you!

Jennifer

 

Jennifer M. Gates, AICP ~ Associate Planner

City of San Clemente ~ Planning Division

910 Calle Negocio Suite 100 ~ San Clemente, Ca 92673

Phone: 949.361.6192 ~ Fax: 949.366.4750

 

 

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