Agenda Item Wording:
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Notice of completion - Request authorization to file a notice of completion for Higgins Ranch Phase 1 subdivision, located at the southeast corner of Lovers Lane and Cherry Avenue, containing 100 single-family residential lots.
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Agenda Date: 11/16/2026
Prepared by:
Edelma Gonzalez, Associate Engineer, edelma.gonzalez@visalia.gov, (559) 713-4364, Jason Huckleberry, Engineering & Building Department Director, Jason.huckleberry@visalia.gov, (559) 713-4495
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the filing of a notice of completion for Higgins Ranch Phase 1 subdivision.
Summary:
All required public improvements for Higgins Ranch Phase 1 subdivision have been completed and are ready for acceptance by the City Engineer. The subdivision contains 100 single-family residential lots.
A warranty bond in the amount of $559,511.00 has been submitted to guarantee the public improvements against defects for one year following the City's final acceptance. Staff recommends that authorization be given to file the notice of completion.
Background Discussion:
The City Council authorized the recordation of the final map for Higgins Ranch Phase 1 subdivision on December 16, 2024. Construction of the required public improvements has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
The City Engineer has determined that the improvements are complete and ready for acceptance. As required by the California Subdivision Map Act, the developer has submitted a maintenance bond that will remain in effect for one year following recording of the notice of completion.
Fiscal impact including annual maintenance and operating costs:
By authorizing this notice of completion, the City of Visalia will incorporate the identified public improvements into normal routine maintenance plans and procedures following the one-year maintenance period. This will have a nominal adverse effect on the fund that pro...
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