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PAGE 16 In the Maintenance District, as noted, properties have close and unique proximity, views of and access to the Improvements, and uniquely improved utility and desirability from the Improvements, and other properties and the public at large do not receive such benefits because they do not have proximity, access to or views of the Improvements. Therefore, the overwhelming proportion of the benefits conferred to property is special, and only minimal general benefit is conferred on property outside the Maintenance District or to the public at large. This Engineer's Report includes a specific, quantified calculation of general benefits, as described below, that is based in part on the use by people outside of the Maintenance District. Moreover, the proportionality of the Assessments to the special benefits conferred on each parcel, based in large part on proximity, is established as well. CALCULATING GENERAL BENEFIT AND SPECIAL BENEFIT PAID FROM OTHER FUNDS In this section, the total general benefit, which must be paid from other non-assessment funds, is conservatively estimated, quantified, described and separated, and then budgeted to absolutely ensure that it is funded by sources other than this assessment. BENEFIT TO PROPERTY OUTSIDE THE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT= 1.9% In summary, real property located within the boundaries of the Maintenance District distinctly and directly benefit from closer proximity, access and views of the Improvements funded by the Assessments,the creation of developable parcels,and from the extension of usable land area provided by the assessments. The Improvements are specifically designed to serve local properties in the Maintenance District, not other properties nor the public at large. The Maintenance District has been narrowly drawn to include those parcels that receive a direct advantage from the Improvements. The public at large and other properties outside the Maintenance District receive only limited benefits from the Improvements because they do not have proximity, good access or views of the Improvements. These are special benefits to property in the Maintenance District in much the same way that sewer and water facilities, sidewalks and paved streets enhance the utility and desirability of specific proximate properties and make them more functional to use, safer and easier to access. Properties within the proposed Maintenance District receive almost all of the special benefits from the Improvements, because properties in the Maintenance District enjoy unique and close proximity and access to the Improvements that are enjoyed less by other properties or the public at large. The landscaping Improvements are specifically designed to benefit the properties in the Maintenance District. Furthermore, there are multiple, proximate open space, landscaped areas, and other improvements outside of the Maintenance District, funded by other sources, that provide most of the open space and landscaping benefits to nearby parcels that are outside of the Maintenance District. Cm OF PLEASANTON LIGHTING&LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.1984-1,PONDEROSA SCIConsultingGroup ENGINEER'S REPORT,FISCAL YEAR 2020-21