Event Apr 14, 2021
Rate Setting Under Propositions 218 and 26
California Special Districts Association Virtual Workshop
California’s public agencies’ ability to raise revenues for infrastructure and services is significantly constrained by the adoption of a series of ballot propositions. They limit property tax rates, require voter approval of general and special taxes, and impose substantive limitations on structuring rates and charges, and the use of their revenues and procedural requirements for their adoption.
With one of California’s most extensive public agency practices, offices throughout the state and decades of experience addressing the full range of fees, tax and assessment matters, Best Best & Krieger LLP lawyers advise cities and special districts on revenue matters associated with the adoption, levy and defense of taxes, assessments, fees and charges.
Comprehensive Service
We help our agency clients protect, preserve and enhance their limited public resources and revenues while making sure they meet the requirements of Propositions 13, 62, 218, and 26. Additionally, we assist clients with:
California Special Districts Association Virtual Workshop
California Society of Municipal Finance Officers' 2021 Annual Conference
Part 1: New Laws Impacting California Public Agencies for 2021
For the Second Time This Year, California Appellate Court Upholds Voting Requirement
California Court of Appeal Decision in School District Case Applies to Public Agencies
SD Metro Magazine Honors Young Professionals
BB&K Free Webinar
California Special Districts Association
BB&K Free Webinar
Calif. Supreme Court Decision in Wilde v. City of Dunsmuir
A “No” Vote is Not Enough, California Appellate Court Holds
Court of Appeal Holds Only Simple Majority Needed to Impose Special Taxes by Initiative Power
California Appellate Court Says Toll is a Fee to Use Government Property, Exempt from Tax Definition
California Appellate Court Provides Guidance
Part 2 of a PublicCEO Series on Using Green Bonds to Advance Community Sustainability
Part 1 of a PublicCEO Series on Using Green Bonds to Advance Community Sustainability
California Special Districts Association
Franchise Fees Charged to Waste Hauler are Not a Tax if Reasonably Related to the Value of the Franchise
BB&K Free Webinar
BB&K Webinar
BB&K Webinar
Raftelis Workshop
BB&K Successfully Defends Water District
Calif. Appellate Court Holds These Liens Not Subject to Prop. 218
Partner Kelly Salt Represented Public Agencies as Amicus Curiae
Calif. Court of Appeal Holds that Referendum Power Not Applicable to Local Water Rate Resolutions
Calif. Supreme Court Holds Such Hearings Do Not Adequately Address Challenges to Method for Calculating Fee
California Special Districts Association
San Diego Daily Transcript Annual List of Rising Stars
A California Superior Court Weighs-In on Who Can Vote in a CFD Election
University of California, Davis, Extension Course
California Appellate Court Upholds Los Angeles County Parcel Tax
New and Expanded Services and More Attorneys and Staff Added in 2018
California Appellate Court Finds There is No State Mandate When a Public Agency Has The Statutory Authority to Levy Fees
SB 998 Will Require Written Policies, Detailed Notices and Alternative Payment Options
California Lawmakers Continue to Address Housing Crisis
California Special Districts Association
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
Supreme Court Reverses Court of Appeal
Issue Related to Number of Votes Needed to Pass a General Versus Special Tax Under Proposition 218
Last-Minute Deal to Withdraw Includes Moratorium on Certain New Taxes in California
California Special Districts Association
BB&K Attorney Victor Ponto Examines Differences in PublicCEO
CSDA Legislative Days
California Appellate Court Interprets Term “Increase” and Statute of Limitations
California Special Districts Association
Potential Fiscal Impacts and Confusion
Elections, Public Records Act, Revenue and Conflicts of Interest
Case May Impact Groundwater Pumping Charges Authorized Under SGMA
BB&K Webinar
BB&K Free Webinar
By John Freshman and Ana Schwab
California Supreme Court Holds That Article XIII C Does Not Restrict Initiative Power To Impose Taxes
California Supreme Court Holds Surcharge for Franchise Rights Not Subject to Voter Approval if Reasonably Related to Value of Franchise
Law360 Interviews Partner Rod Walston on Ruling
BB&K Wins Major Victory for Local Agencies Confirming Authority for Taxation
California Court of Appeal Allows Challenge to Prop. 218 Without Public Protest
California Supreme Court Decision Widens Potential Claimant Pool
Funding Mechanism for “Additional Services” for New Development Remains
Of Counsel
California Appellate Court Finds Constitutional Mandate Supersedes Statutory Exemption
California Special Districts Association
Laws Passed in 2016 That Will Impact Public Agency Work
Online Booking Rates Addressed by California Supreme Court
Of Counsel
Hillsborough, Represented by BB&K Attorney Kimberly Hood, Faces Suit from Residents
CSDA Series Kicks Off With Analysis by BB&K Attorney Lutfi Kharuf
Council of Development Finance Agencies Training Institute
California Court Decision Rules on Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982
Public Agencies Must Comply Beginning Jan. 1
American Groundwater Trust
California Appellate Court Ruling on Proposition 22
State AG Opinion Could Positively Impact Many Local Governments
This comprehensive round-up includes new legislation that will impact cities, counties, special districts and schools.
Jeff Dunn, Thomas Eastmond and Steven DeBaun Recognized by the Daily Journal for WRCOG v. Beaumont
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