We’ve elsewhere shared: the authority all GIDs have to adopt “rates, tolls, and charges,” the kinds of “fees” in a vacuum they’re permitted to adopt, the limits on those “fees,” and the various “fees” past and current Boards have actually … Continue reading →
In a nutshell, taxes. Not fees, but taxes. And invalid ones no less! Nevertheless, let’s not go there…yet. Let’s assume for purposes of argument the RFF/BFF are fees. Fees “based on the rights of (a governmental) entity as proprietor of … Continue reading →
Listen to Trustee Mick Homan: “Every parcel owner that has purchased their property over the last 55 years was fully aware of th(is) recreation model. They made their investment decision(s) with full transparency. When I moved to Incline Village, this model … Continue reading →
As we’ve elsewhere demonstrated, although NRS 318.197(1) gives general improvement district (“GID”) boards the power to “fix, and from time to time increase or decrease (various)…rates, tolls or charges other than special assessments,” when it comes to fee increases “imposed … Continue reading →
The problem with the fees IVGID adopts and assesses is not so much their label, but rather, how they are assessed and collected. As stated elsewhere, the District’s Board regularly elects to have its RFF/BFF automatically collected against all non-exempt … Continue reading →
As we’ve elsewhere demonstrated, the District has told us the RFF/BFF represent: 1. “Recreation standby and service charges;” 2. Levied and collected against real property; 3. “For the (mere) availability of the use of IVGID’s beaches” and various public recreation … Continue reading →
Because staff and past/current Boards have wanted/want our moneys so they can continue to intentionally spend beyond their means, and they’re committed/have been committed to a “means justify(ing) ends” philosophy, is it any surprise we’ve been told that based upon … Continue reading →