East Contra Costa Fire Could See Funds
The cash-strapped East Contra Costa Fire Protection District will collect an additional $658,000 a year in property taxes under a detachment proposal set to go before the Contra Costa Local Agency Formation on Aug. 10, 2016. Residential developers working in East Contra Costa have become increasingly concerned that the fire district's lack of adequate funding could fuel anti-housing sentiment. Full Story
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Level 3 School Fees Still In Limbo
CBIA continues to advise developers to pay Level 2 school impact fees where possible while awaiting a final ruling on the industry's request for an extension of the injunction that has blocked Level 3 fees since late May. A Sacramento Superior Court judge took the injunction request under advisement two weeks ago and he could issue his final ruling at any time. If CBIA fails to secure the extension, Level 3 fees could go into effect in eligible districts in a manner of days depending on how the judge structures the order, how quickly the State Allocation Board sends the requisite letter to state lawmakers and when the action is published in the legislative journal. BIA|Bay Area will inform members via an email advisory when the final ruling is issued.
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Vacaville Considers GP Fees
The Vacaville City Council will discuss on Aug. 9, 2016, two potential new fees on residential development intended to cover costs to update and implement the city's General Plan. The proposed general plan update cost recovery fee is a 14.2 percent surcharge on all building fees. Full Story
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San Ramon To Hike Roads Fee
Citing a variety of local factors, San Ramon is considering major increases in its transportation impact fee levied on all new development within the city. The council will hear at its meeting on Aug. 9, 2016, a staff recommendation to hike the fee from $828 per single-family unit to $2,174 per unit, an increase of $1,346 or 163 percent. Full Story
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CBIA Offers Workers Comp Insurance
CBIA and BIA|Bay Area members are eligible to enroll in an exclusive workers' compensation insurance program at discounted rates. The program features group discounts and unlimited access to a risk management platform. For more information, click here to download a brochure, send an email to
info@sisprogram.com
or call 844-296-2472.
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San Jose Riparian Corridor Policy set for City Council Review
Revisions to the City of San Jose's riparian corridor policy and bird safe building design standards are coming up for City Council hearing on Tuesday, August 23. The new policies will be incorporated into a resolution entitled "Riparian Corridor Protection and Bird-Safe Design Policy", intended to provide guidance for riparian corridor protection in furtherance of the goals, policies, and actions of the General Plan. Full Story
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San Jose Inclusionary Zoning and Impact Fee Informational Meetings
Now that the AHIF pipeline exemption deadlines have passed, the San Jose Housing Department is conducting outreach meetings to provide stakeholders with the most current and relevant information on these programs. Full Story
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PASS Summer Fun @ Concannon
Join the purchasing agents, subcontractors and supplies for some fun in the sun at Concannon Vineyard. Member admission is $65 thru August 15th. See event page
HERE for full details. Fun sponsorships still available, lawn game, food truck or some yummy beverages.
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BRE Fall Forum - October 7th
BRE's Annual Fall Forum is just around the corner. Save the date, tickets on sale next week. Sponsorships available: email
events@biabayarea.org.
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Congratulations to SMC Q2 Sales Award Winners
The Sales & Marketing Council honors agents each quarter for their outstanding sales by month and quarter. Congratulations to:
Lawan Harris, TRI Pointe Homes
Kelli Consolino, The Ryness Company
Cary Cowper, The Ryness Company
Elli Chang, The Ryness Company
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BIA Fall Membership Drive Starts September 1
The BIA|Bay Area Fall Membership Drive starts September 1 and runs for the entire month. There will be incentives for current BIA member recruiters and also for new members that include tickets to fall events, discounts and other benefits. Membership is the foundation for the success of our association. Please help and Refer Just ONE! Details to follow later this month.
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HomeAid Northern California
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HomeAid LIVE Concert with Lee Brice on September 18th
Please join us for HomeAid LIVE - Concert with country music star Lee Brice - to be held on Sunday, September 18th at the Alameda County Fairgrounds! Opportunities for Meet & Greet, VIP and After Parties depending on Sponsorship Level! Join us for an evening of entertainment and make a difference in our fight to end homelessness. More information at
homeaidnc.org
or contact Cheryl at
coconnor@homeaidnc.org
or Kirsten at
kfischer@homeaidnc.org.
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Click here
for BIA's Housing4All blog, where you will find news about the Bay Area's housing shortage along with videos, statistics and an opportunity to join us in our quest to provide housing for all.
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