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 →
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 →