April 26, 2012 Editor's NoteFor more updates from the League, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook. League’s Post-Redevelopment Working Group to Review Controller’s Letter on Transfer of Assets RequestThe State Controller sent a letter to cities and counties earlier this week, ordering them to transfer assets to successor agencies that cities or counties may have received from their redevelopment agencies after Jan. 1, 2011. The extensiveness of this requirement has raised a number of questions from many local officials. Key words: City Attorneys, Redevelopment, Legal Updates
Governor Signs PLA Bill Targeting Charter Cities Despite League Request for VetoOn Thursday, Gov. Jerry Brown has signed League-opposed SB 829 (Rubio) prohibiting the use of state funds for any construction project in a charter city with a ban on project labor agreements (PLAs). Key words: Public Contracting, Public Works, Revenue and Taxation, Municipal Finance
League Hosts Successful Legislative Action Days in Sacramento This WeekMore than 150 city officials from across the state traveled to the two day conference designed to brief city officials on breaking legislative issues. Key words: Legislation, Meetings and Events
League Launches New WebsiteTuesday the League launched its newly designed and reorganized website. Key words:Technology CSCDA Seeks Projects Located in Low Income Neighborhoods for Tax Credit ProgramThe California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) can now facilitate investment in low-income communities through the use of New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) and is currently seeking potential projects to include in the allocation pipeline. Key words: Economic Development, Affordable Housing, Housing, Revenue and Taxation, Municipal Finance |
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