Special Districts In Land Development (OnDemand Webinar)

$219.00

SKU: 405863EAU

Description

Learn about the current issues and complexities with utilizing special districts in land development.Special districts are a popular form of government in the United States. Over 40,000 of these districts currently exist, providing services that range from public water and wastewater to development of business districts and sports facilities. Formation of these districts can be of great assistance to those seeking to develop or redevelop property or projects, including but not limited to P3 projects, as they can provide benefits in the form of new revenues and taxexempt financing. In order to take advantage of these benefits, those forming and using them need to be conscious of the federal and state laws that must be complied with, including but not limited to IRS regulations. This topic will explore the topic of special districts, their uses and benefits, best practices in structuring and implementing special districts, and how they can be used in conjunction with other types of government for beneficial purposes.

Date: 2019-07-23 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

Introduction to Special Districts
• Functions
• Benefits of Using a Special District to Undertake Projects
• Examples of Special Districts
• Key Considerations When Forming and Utilizing Special Districts
• Interactions With Other Local Governments

Legal Considerations
• Public/Private Issues
• Powers of Special Districts
• Taxation vs. User Charges

Tax Considerations
• Status of Special Districts
• Characteristics of Special District Revenues
• Tax-Exempt Financing With Special District

Financing/Structural Considerations
• Credit Benefits of Special Districts
• Tax Benefits of Special District
• Special Districts as Credit Enhancement

Operational Issues • Imposition, Collection and Enforcement of Taxes and Fees
• Securities Law Issues
• Practical Advantages of Special Districts
• Sample Case Studies

No Credit Available

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