San Ramon Valley USD Considers Fee Hike
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District is poised to increase its school impact fee nearly 9 percent despite projected districtwide enrollment declines. BIA|Bay Area submitted a letter noting the discrepancy, arguing that it makes little sense to drive up the price of housing to fund unneeded school facilities. Full Story
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Central San Poised to Hike Connection Rates
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District is proposing to increase its gravity and pumped service fees starting on July 1, 2018. Specifically, the district announced its intention to increase its gravity service charge from $6,300 per residential unit equivalent or RUE to $6,700, an increase of $400 or 6.3 percent.
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Dublin School Fee To Decline Slightly
The Dublin Unified School District's 2018 impact fee study will result in a small drop - 20 cents per sq. ft. - in the rate charged to residential developers starting in mid-June. The reduction may do little ease the financial hit. DUSD will still levy one of the highest fees in the region. The 2018 School Facilities Needs Analysis (SFNA) released in May concludes that the district's Level II fee for the next year will be $11 per sq. ft., down from its current $11.20 per sq. ft. Full Story
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Election 2018: Martinez Sees Dueling Measures
Martinez voters face competing measures F and I on the June 5 ballot, each stating that passage will protect parks and open space. But residents will want to pay close attention to the details, particularly the city attorney's impartial analysis. Written by an anti-growth group and endorsed by the Sierra Club, Measure I creates a new "overlay" applicable to specific public and private property and establishes new use restrictions for approximately 550 properties. The city attorney writes that Measure I may raise legal questions about its validity and its consistency with the city's housing and land use elements of the General Plan. Full Story
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Hercules To Adopt Fire Fee Hike
Hercules will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a proposal to adopt fire facility impact fee increases that were adopted by the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District in January 2018. In order for the fees to go into effect within the city, the Hercules City Council must also bless new rates. Full Story
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MTC Holds Sea Level Design Event
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission's "Keeping Sea Level Rise at Bay: Resilient by Design|Bay Area Challenge|San Francisco Design Showcase" reception and talk will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on May 23, 2018. Full Story
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Pleasanton Looks to Mandate ADUs
Pleasanton is pursuing a policy that will require single-family housing developers to construct at least 20 percent of a project's units as "compact," which the city defines as sized between 500 to 1,800 sq. ft. The developer could satisfy the requirement through accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or "granny flats," duplexes or detached small houses. Full Story
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Fremont Unified Adopts Level 2 and Level 3 Fee Reductions
Builders in the Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) are finally going to get relief from sky high school fees after the Board of Education adopted lower fees at a special May 11, 2018 meeting. Additionally, builders who can wait to pull building permits for approximately 30 - 45 days may escape Level 3 fees completely when the State of California releases Proposition 51 bond money to fund FUSD construction projects. Full Story
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Let Other Members Find You Through the BIA Database
If you want your personal contact information to be available to other BIA members or the public, you'll need to be sure your personal information is up to date in our database. Click the link for short video:
Update your Personal Profile
. Once logged in to your Member Information Center (MIC), go to the Shortcuts Menu. Click Personal Information. Click Display Preferences. Click on the contact information boxes you want others to see. Click Save Changes. For more information, email
membership@biabayarea.org
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New Job Posting: Reach Out to All Our Members
A reminder to our membership that you have the ability to advertise job postings on the BIA website. We'll also send reminders out via our Weekly Report. Check out the latest postings by
clicking here.
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BIA Spring Membership Drive - Final Week
Help the BIA toward our goal of 100 new members, and help yourself through our financial incentives.
Click here
for recruiter incentives. If you'd like to participate, email
membership@biabayarea.org
and we'll send you all the membership drive information, copy/paste emails to help you reach out, a BIA current membership list, and associate member application. Everyone who participates is invited to the New Member Reception on Wednesday, May 30th. Thanks for investing your time & energy for your BIA!
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Scholarships Available: Students or Industry Professionals
The CBIA's Professional Women in Building Council has scholarship money. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2018. Applications are open to all California students or professionals seeking advanced education in any field of study related to the home building industry. Scholarships will be awarded at the PCBC luncheon on June 28th. Please see the
attached application
or email
Mitu.Walia@Lennar.com
any questions.
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PWB Essentials Drive - Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who donated, supported and came out this past Thursday for this year's baby essentials drive.
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SMC Mixer @ Perch - June 20
Join the Sales & Marketing Council for
special look at this exceptional and unique community.
Visit the event page for complete details HERE.
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#RevelSF After Party @ PCBC - June 27
#RevelSF is almost sold out! Don't wait to secure your ticket!
Join the BIA and over 1,000 attendees for an after party during PCBC.
Visit the event page for complete details HERE.
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PASS Recovery Brunch @ PCBC - June 28
Join the Purchasing Agents, Subcontractors and Suppliers Committee for a brunch to recover from the first day of PCBC and #RevelSF at Jillian's. Early bird discount ends
May 31st, register early and save!
Registration and sponsorships available now, visit the event page for complete details
HERE.
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BIA Annual Golf Tournament - July 16
Join us as we return to Blackhawk Country Club for our annual golf tournament. We sell out every year, so don't wait to secure your spot.
Not a golfer? There are still several ways to participate.
Visit the event page for registration, sponsorship and full details of the event
HERE.
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A Day at the Ballpark - Battle of the Bay, July 20
Join the BIA for a day at the ballpark and a Battle of the Bay at Oakland Coliseum. Bring your clients, colleagues, and family for a fun evening with fireworks.
Sponsorship, tickets and discounted parking are available NOW. Visit the event page
HERE.
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OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS:
May 23 - BIA Board of Directors Meeting
June 14 - BRE Board Meeting
June 20 - SMC Board Meeting
June 26 - CHF Hall of Fame
June 28 - Gold Nugget Awards @ PCBC
Check out our full calendar on our website
HERE
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Ruby's Place Playground Dedication!
Last week, we celebrated the completion of Ruby's Place playground and new soccer field with HomeAid partners vanderToolen Associates, BrightView, HEDCO, Ghilotti, Miracle Play Systems and District Attorney Nancy O'Malley and Hayward Mayor Halliday! The entire project cost of $200,000 was covered with grants and donations! Thank you all for creating a wonderful new outdoor space for the children at the domestic violence shelter!
Click Here for more information.
Click Here for before and after photos.
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