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Going Electric: School District Vehicle Mandates and the CARB Advanced Clean Fleet Regulation
What is the CARB Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation? In April 2023, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) adopted the Advanced Clean Fleets (“ACF”) regulation[1] The ACF mandates a phased transition of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets to zero-emissions...
It’s That Time of Year Again: 100 Days Left to Account for Developer Fees
There are 100 days left until the December 27, 2024, deadline for school districts to issue reportson their developer fee accounts pursuant to Government Code sections 66001 and 66006. Westrongly encourage our clients to take developer fee reporting seriously. Not...
School Impact Fees: Make Sure Building Permits Are Not Issued Without Payment Of Fees
Since the State Allocation Board increased the maximum school impact fees most California school districts are eligible to charge on residential and commercial construction in January, school districts across the state have acted to increase their school impact fees....
Sheetz v. County of El Dorado: SCOTUS Sets Legal Standard for Assessing Constitutionality of Developer Fees
A recent decision from the United States Supreme Court may mark the beginning of a shift in how courts review development impact imposed by school districts. Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, a case originating in California, held that courts must apply a higher level...
One Page Summary to Protect Your Lien, Stop Payment, & Payment Bond Rights as a Contractor in California
This downloadable guide outlines the key steps for contractors in California to protect their lien, stop payment notice, and payment bond rights on construction projects. It details the process from serving preliminary notices to potential legal actions for both...
Join Tao Rossini at the 45th Annual CASH Conference in Sacramento
Tao Rossini attorneys will be sharing their expertise and experience at the 45th annual conference of the California Coalition for Adequate School Housing in Sacramento from February 27 through March 1, 2024. Join us to learn more about complex school construction...
State Allocation Board Increases Level I School Impact Fees, Decreases School Facility Program Grant Amounts
On January 24, 2024, the State Allocation Board (“SAB”) increased the maximum Level 1 school impact fees districts can assess on construction by almost eight percent. The maximum Level 1 school impact fees for residential construction were increased from $4.79 to...
Maximizing School Impact Fees in Declining Enrollment Districts
Declining enrollment poses myriad challenges for California school districts.[1] One often overlooked challenge is assessing the maximum school impact fee authorized by Government Code section 65995 in a declining enrollment district. Many declining enrollment...
Must You Refund Developer Fees? Failure to Account for Unexpended Fees Puts You at Risk
The City of Palo Alto was recently required to return unexpended school impact fees,due to the City’s failure to make five-year findings