Because the RFF and the BFF represent such large percentages of those revenues assigned to the District’s Community Services (i.e., public recreation) and Beach Funds, respectively, we believe it is important to understand what these monetary exactions actually represent. And their … 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 that this NRS fails to expressly identify “franchise … 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 →
Again, it depends upon what type of fee we’re talking about. However for starters, NRS 318.197(4): NRS 318.197(4) expressly instructs that “the Board may provide for the collection of (those rates, tolls and) charges” provided for in NRS 318.197(1). NRS … 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 →