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 →
Given we’ve shared that a general improvement district’s (“GID’s”) Board of Trustees’ (“Board’s”) power to “fix, and from time to time increase or decrease…rates, tolls or charges” flows from NRS 318.197(1), and this NRS fails to expressly “includ(e)…charges for” defensible … Continue reading →
Such as its Recreation (“RFF”) and Beach (“BFF”) Facility Fees, solid waste disposal franchise fees, and defensible space fees. Meaning that if you’re a local parcel owner, you have no choice when it comes to payment! Consider Policy No. 16.1.1.1.0 … Continue reading →
As stated elsewhere, since 1991 and as part of the budget process, each year the District contributed $200,000 towards misnomered defensible space (it should accurately be labeled “fuels management”). “The previously approved funding for this agreement (wa)s set at $200,000. … 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 →
An otherwise legitimate “fee” can be transformed into an impermissible special “tax” because “The Legislature’s law-making authority is…not unlimited (and)…courts are obligated to enforce the limitations that the Constitution imposes upon legislative acts.” Therefore here we examine the circumstances under … Continue reading →
Although this may appear to be a straightforward question, we believe it warrants a closer look. Because our ultimate question is whether a limited power General Improvement District (“GID”) can charge a fee associated with entrance into a solid waste … Continue reading →