As we have discussed elsewhere, the only basic powers a general improvement district (“GID”) may legitimately exercise (including the power to fix fees and assess taxes) are those expressly granted in its initiating and supplemental ordinance(s) “as supplemented by the … Continue reading →
As elsewhere discussed, since general improvement districts (“GIDs”) are not general governments, they have no power to charge regulatory nor excise fees. And only limited power to tax. And because tax rates must be equalized according to law amongst overlapping … Continue reading →
Many people think IVGID’s acquisition of the community’s two (2) golf courses goes all the way back to the District’s creation on May 20, 1961. But that’s not accurate. IVGID purchased the golf courses, The Chateau and Bowl Incline from … Continue reading →
Many people think IVGID’s acquisition of Diamond Peak goes all the way back to the District’s creation on May 20, 1961. But that’s not the case. As the reader will learn, IVGID exercised an option to purchase Ski Incline at … Continue reading →
After IVGID acquired the beaches and the public became aware of the District’s new public recreation powers, there was an organic push to use that power to construct parks and athletic fields. This push was fueled by the fact that … Continue reading →
As elsewhere explained, Crystal Bay Development Co. (“CBDC”) sold all of its remaining Incline Village properties but for the beaches to Boise Cascade Home & Land Corporation (“Boise Cascade”) on June 4, 1967. The minutes of the IVGID Board’s August … Continue reading →
As elsewhere stated, Crystal Bay Development Co. (“CBDC”) sold all of its remaining Incline Village lands but for the beaches to Boise Cascade on June 4, 1967. “One of (Boise Cascade’s)…major interests (at the time)…was…real estate speculation and recreational land … Continue reading →
For decades the District had no stand alone Beach Facility Fee (“BFF”). Instead, there was only a Recreation Facility Fee (“RFF”). Actually more to the point, there were two different RFFs. Those properties with beach access were assessed one annual … Continue reading →