Can the Assessments increase in future years?
If additional street lighting is installed within their area it may result in an increase in their annual assessment. This is because they may receive a higher level of service (e.g. moving from Level 1 service to Level 2 service). Except for the situation above, the proposed assessments may only be adjusted in subsequent years without a vote in a percentage not to exceed the change in Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose area or three percent (3%), whichever is lower. The assessment amount may not be increased above these levels in future years unless a new balloting procedure is held and the increased assessment is not opposed by a majority of the ballots.
