Fairfield-Suisun USD To Hike Fee
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District is proposing an increase in its Level II school impact fee by 84 cents per sq. ft., or from $4.01 to $4.85. The higher rate is reflected in the district's updated school facility needs analysis.
Click here to view and download the report.
The district is accepting public comment on the fee proposal until 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 8, 2016. Send comments to: Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Facilities & Construction Dept., 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA 94534. The district's governing board will hold a public hearing on the fee adjustment on the evening of Sept. 8, 2016. If adopted, the new fee will be effective immediately.
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East Bay RPC To Talk Candidates
Please join the BIA|Bay Area East Bay Regional Policy Committee on Aug. 30, 2016, where members will consider making recommendations to BIA's Build Jobs Political Action Committee for financial support of local candidates on the November ballot. The meeting is open to BIA members only and will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. at KB Home's training room (first floor), 5000 Executive Parkway in San Ramon. The candidate filing period ends Aug. 12 with an extension to Aug. 17 for those races where incumbents are not seeking re-election. Please RSVP to East Bay Governmental Affairs Lisa Vorderbrueggen at lvorderbrueggen@biabayarea.org or 925-348-1956.
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The City of Antioch has been awarded a $680,000 grant to develop a Habitat Conservation Plan, which is intended to operate exactly as, and be managed by, the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy. A decade ago, Antioch opted out of the East County HCP during its development but city leaders recently changed their minds. During the interim planning period, the East Contra Costa HCP board has agreed to "loan" Antioch environmental coverage for a maximum of 750 acres. Full Story
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Foster City Takes a Pass on Affordable Housing Impact Fees
Nearly one year ago the Foster City Council reviewed a "21 Elements" nexus study and a City Staff recommendation for an affordable housing impact fee (AHIF) of $80 per square foot on all new rental residential. At the study session last August, BIA opposed any fee, pointing out that the nexus study uses a flawed methodology and arguing that AHIF leads to higher housing costs. Full Story
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San Jose Residential Development Issues Meetings Coming up in August
Several San Jose meetings are on the schedule concerning residential development issues. On Tuesday, August 16th at 10:00 am, San Jose City Hall, the San Jose Housing Department is offering a stakeholder outreach meeting to review Inclusionary Zoning and AHIF procedure and implementation. Full Story
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PASS Summer Fun @ Concannon - Last Day for Advance Tickets
Today is the last day to purchase advance ticket sales at $65. Admission available onsite at $80.
Join the purchasing agents, subcontractors and supplies for some fun in the sun at Concannon Vineyard. See event page
HERE for full details.
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SMC Networking Save the Date - September 14
Save the date for SMC's next networking event at Trumark's Wallis Ranch community in Dublin. Details to follow soon.
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NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS) FREE Expo Pass Ends Aug. 31
The deadline is Aug. 31 for NAHB members to register for a free IBS expo pass or a $275 IBS full registration (includes education) to attend the industry's premiere event-the NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS), January 10-12, 2017 in Orlando.
Click here for more details.
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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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