Builders should be aware that PG&E's construction schedules will be less predictable during the upcoming wildfire season, utility representatives told BIA members during a joint meeting on May 9, 2019. Full Story
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The Ironhouse Sanitary District in Oakley will hold a public hearing on May 29, 2019, to consider increases in its trunkline and plant capacity fees based on changes in the Engineering News-Record Construction Cost Index for the San Francisco Bay Area region. Under the planned adjustment, the trunkline fee will increase by $25.58 to $1,009.59 per equivalent dwelling unit or EDU. Full Story
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Dublin Unified School District impact fees on new residential development will drop from $11 per sq. ft. to $8.55 per sq. ft. under an updated study and fee resolution that will go to the district's board on June 11, 2019.
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The East Bay Municipal Utility District will vote on proposed water and sewer fee adjustments during a public hearing set for June 11, 2019. Its biennial fee report recommends no change in the district's one-time water system capacity fee but does suggest a number of other water-related rate changes: monthly service rates will increase 6.5 percent for ⅝" and ¾" meters; meter installation fees will rise between 14 to 54 percent, depending on paved vs. unpaved conditions; district-installed main extension costs will go up between 23 and 28 percent for paved and unpaved conditions; and the basic fee for an applicant-installed main extension will rise 2 percent while the linear foot charge will increase between 19 and 21 percent, depending on pipe size. Full Story
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The Oakley Unified School District impact fees on new residential development dropped 8 percent from $3.01 per sq. ft. to $2.76 per sq. ft. under an updated study and fee resolution adopted by the district's board on May 15, 2019. Full Story
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A park facility impact fee imposed on development in the City of Alameda has again been ruled invalid. A California appellate court upheld a lower court decision in Boatworks, LLC vs. the City of Alameda, affirming a ruling that Alameda cannot charge new development for parkland that the city had already acquired at no cost. Full Story
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 Development impact fee increases are coming up on the May 20, 2019 Hollister City Council agenda. The City has commissioned a Nexus Study by Willdan Financial along with a Park Master Plan that will be on the same agenda. Fees will jump to over $20,000 single family and $18,000 on multifamily according to the Study and will cover a range of impact fees including detention facilities (jail/juvenile hall), libraries, park construction, storm drainage and water facilities and new fees for city hall/city yard. Full Story
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The City of San José holding a charrette to provide background on development
of a "reach code" ordinance that would require new construction to achieve certain greenhouse gas emission levels of performance by above the 2o019 CA Building Code that would be effective January 1, 2020.
Builders who would like to participate in the city's stakeholder input process the first charrette will take place May 29th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM at City Hall (Wing Room 118/119). Please
register
in advance.
To get more information about the City's reach code development process and future charrette dates, please visit the City's reach code webpage.
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PCBC IS NEXT WEEK!
Why register now instead of in person at Moscone Center? It's faster, cheaper and more conventient. So why wait? With over 300 exhibitors, 45+ education sessions, and 10,000 building professionals you don't want to miss out.
View the Show Schedule
HERE and start mapping out your experience.
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SMC Program, June 19: Driverless Cars Are Coming!
Join the Sales and Marketing Council and come hear transportation expert Dr. Jon Haveman share his views on how the autonomous vehicle revolution will change the home building industry.
Sponsorship opportunities and registration are now open!
Visit the event page
HERE for full details and registration.
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BIA Golf Tournament Returns to Blackhawk Country Club, July 15
Join the BIA|Bay Area as we return to Blackhawk Country Club for the annual golf tournament on July 15,
2019.
Sponsorship and foursomes are selling quickly. Don't wait to secure your spot.
Visit the event page
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BIA Livermore Wine Tour, July 15
Not a golfer?! Come join the BIA Bay Area for lots of great wine with your fellow colleagues and members. We will visit four highly rated Livermore wineries.
Your registration will cover all the tasting fees, lunch during the wine tour, transportation, and the golf reception and dinner at Blackhawk Country Club.
Limited seats available! Sponsorship and registration is NOW OPEN! Don't wait to secure your spot.
Visit the event page
HERE
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SAVE THE DATE FOR OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS:
Check out our full calendar on our website
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HomeAid Seeks Trap Shoot Sponsors
Please join us for HomeAid's 18th annual Trap Shoot on Sept. 12, 2019, at the Pleasanton Livermore Rod & Gun Club. Sponsor today to be guaranteed a spot! Early Bird special if paid by June 1! Click HERE for more information.
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