What remedies are available to members of the general assuming one or more allege the District is exceeding its limited powers? The answer is simple. There are none! Some years ago a member of the public brought suit against the Incline … Continue reading →
They’re taxes. And what follows are the many reasons why. As we’ve demonstrated elsewhere, “Each year the District establishes…annual Recreation…and Beach Facility Fee(s)…collected from property owners within the District through a levy placed on the(ir) property tax bill(s). As part of … Continue reading →
As we’ve demonstrated elsewhere, “each year, the District establishes…annual Recreation…and Beach Facility Fee(s)…collected from property owners within the District through a levy placed on the(ir) property tax bill(s)…As part of the annual budget process the Board…approves a resolution which outlines … Continue reading →
In a word, no! As we’ve elsewhere stated, given “the Nevada Constitution is The ‘Supreme Law of The State which `control[s] over any conflicting statutory provisions,’” “it is fundamental to our federal, constitutional system of government that a State legislature … Continue reading →
In a word, no! As elsewhere explained, “In a nonexchange transaction, a government gives (or receives) value without directly receiving (or giving) equal value in return. This is different from an exchange transaction, in which each party receives and gives … Continue reading →
As we’ve elsewhere discussed, the District not only has the power to levy an ad valorem tax against all non-exempt parcels within its boundaries, but it actually takes advantage of this power. However, there are explicit monetary limits on the … Continue reading →
In a word, no! Given “the Nevada Constitution is The ‘Supreme Law of The State which `control[s] over any conflicting statutory provisions,’” “it is fundamental to our federal, constitutional system of government that a State legislature (or here a limited … Continue reading →
In a word, yes! Preface: Before we begin, we suggest the reader familiarize him/herself with the District’s Fund Structure. For purposes of this discussion we feel the reader needs understand the District’s Community Services and Beach Funds. So with that … Continue reading →
Because the RFF/BFF do not satisfy the minimum requisites for a legitimate “fee,” as we’ve elsewhere demonstrated, they do not qualify as “annexation charges.” Nevertheless, let’s assume arguendo the RFF/BFF can be “fees.” As we’ve elsewhere documented, according to staff … Continue reading →
For the reasons which follow, the answer is no! What is a “Special Assessment?” Since this subject is thoroughly examined at our What is a Special Assessment web page, rather than repeating ourselves, we simply refer the reader to this discussion. Listen … Continue reading →