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17 In conclusion, the Assessment Engineer determined that the appropriate method of assessment apportionment should be based on the type of property, the relative size of the property, property location, its relative population, and its proximity to the landscaping and open space facilities. This method is further described below. Residential Properties The Ponderosa development is a residential single family development project consisting of a total of 344 parcels, 343 single family home parcels, and 1 City owned parcel that is the location of Del Prado Park. As such, each residential property receives similar benefit from the proposed Improvements. Therefore, the Engineer has determined that the appropriate method of apportionment of the benefits derived by all parcels is on a dwelling unit or single-family residence basis. All improved properties, or properties proposed for development, are assigned one Single Family Equivalent unit or 1 SFE factor equal to the number of dwelling units developed or planned for the property. Other Properties Article XIIID stipulates that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the Assessment. All properties that are specially benefited are assessed. Other publicly owned property that is used for purposes similar to private residential, commercial, industrial, or institutional uses is benefited and assessed at the same rate as such privately owned property. Miscellaneous, small, and other parcels such as roads, right-of-way parcels, and common areas typically do not generate significant numbers of employees, residents, customers, or guests, who would have access to or use the Improvements. These miscellaneous parcels therefore receive no benefit from the Improvements and are assessed an SFE benefit factor of 0 SFEs. The Assessment Rate does not Increase Annually It should also be noted that the Maintenance District assessment rates cannot be increased annually, and the total revenues remain the same year after year, assessing $16.90 per SFE or parcel, which is the maximum authorized assessment. In order to increase the annual assessment rate or to add an annual Consumer Price Index escalator to the assessment rate, approval of the property owners is required via a Proposition 218 assessment ballot proceeding. Appeal of Assessments Levied to Property Any property owner who feels that the assessment levied on their property is in error as a result of incorrect information being used to apply the foregoing method of assessment may file a written appeal with the City of Pleasanton City Engineer or his or her designee. Any such appeal is limited to correction of an assessment during the then City of Pleasanton Landscape Maintenance District No. 1984-1, Ponderosa Engineer's Report, Fiscal Year 2023-24