State appeals court denies rehearing case on Wildomar parks
Two years before the city’s incorporation, city residents voted in favor of a $28 annual parcel assessment, which Wildomar resident Steven Buetz challenged, claiming it was an illegal assessment. The state Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Buetz.
Friday, June 25, 2010
A rehearing case filed by Riverside County on Wildomar’s $28 park assessment was denied Thursday by an appeals court, according to the court’s website.
The county administered fee is paid by Wildomar residents for the operating and maintenance costs of three of the city’s public parks – Marna O’Brien, Windsong and Heritage Regency.
Two years before the city’s incorporation, city residents voted in favor of a $28 annual parcel assessment, which Wildomar resident Steven Buetz challenged, claiming it was an illegal assessment. The state Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Buetz on May 26.
Since annual tax brings in close to $200,000 to upkeep the parks, the parks are in jeopardy of closing down due to the court ruling on the fees.
Yazmin Alvarez can be reached at yazmin.alvarez@swrnn.com.
Tags: California Court of Appeal, Heritage Regency Park, Marna O'Brien Park, park closures, Riverside County, Steven Buetz, SWRNN, wildomar, Wildomar parks, Wildomar parks case, Windsong Park
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Comment by: Joseph M Posted: June 26, 2010, 10:15 am
Congratulations Clowny… We should erect a statue in your honor for killing the parks. Oh wait, that would cost money too.