Harris & Associates has a team of highly qualified professionals to study, establish and administer assessment and special financing districts. Our team has developed a reputation for thoroughly understanding the statutory procedures and requirements for both the formation and administration processes, providing complete and thorough reports, and meeting project deadlines and legally required timeframes.
In addition, we understand the importance of public education and outreach in conjunction with any establishment proceedings. Our team has extensive community participation and public presentation experience.
Services
We assist public agencies in the establishment and administration of assessments, fees and special taxes for capital projects and on-going maintenance and operation of public improvements and services including:
- Feasibility and rate studies to determine the best financing option
- Benefit nexus studies and balloting pursuant to Article XIIID of the California State Constitution (Proposition 218) (California)
- Assessment district formation proceedings
- 1911Act and 1913/15 Act Bond Districts (California)
- 1972 Act Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts (California)
- 1982 Act Street and Storm Drain Maintenance Districts (California)
- Fire Suppression Assessments
- Business Improvement Districts
- Charter City assessments
- Local Improvement Districts (Nevada)
- Mello-Roos Community Facilities District formation proceedings (California)
- Assessment District and Special Tax administration
- Annual calculation and levy of assessments and taxes
- Annual report preparation
- Delinquency monitoring
- Continuing Disclosure
- Payoff Quotes
- Facilities Acquisition Audits
- Tax Formulas for Special Tax Districts
- Reimbursement Districts
- Development Impact Fees in compliance with AB1600 (California)
- Utility User Fees (for sewer, storm water and other services)
- Public education and outreach
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