Under Nevada law, the “General fund” is used to account for all financial resources except those required to be accounted for in another fund. At IVGID, the General Fund collects property taxes, consolidated tax (sales and other taxes) and LGTA taxes; these pay for the administrative costs of operating the District. Some of the fund expenses are allocated to recreational venues and utilities  The fund’s total combined revenues for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 tentative budget is $6,615,297. General Fund expenses appears to have gotten out of control.  The Fund’s Tentative Budget for FY2024 increases are well beyond … Continue reading →

After almost 10 years, IVGID was successful in obtaining a grant from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for 75% of the design and construction of the Wastewater Storage Tank.  The estimated costs are $7,601,000 and IVGID will be responsible for $1,900,250.  The grant was assembled from unused funds in the Section 595 program that other municipalities turned back to USACE.   Final design will be completed shortly and environmental clearances are expected in October.  A no-bid contract will be selected next May and construction is anticipated to be complete in October 2024.   TRPA coverage costs remain an outstanding item. … Continue reading →

Can’t get a tee time?  In the survey we conducted, several respondents complained that they could not get golf tee times. One resident suggested, “More available tee times for residents. i.e.: less shotgun starts. Letting players tee off on the back nine at championship in the morning.  Another resident complained that it can be difficult for a single golfer to join a 2-or 3-some, even if they can be observed teeing off at the first hole, but a single player cannot book a tee time. After examining the spreadsheets for tracking team play and tournaments created by the IVGID golf … Continue reading →

For the last 7 years, IVGID published the IVGID Quarterly. This full-color glossy magazine is mailed to all property owner of Incline Village and Crystal Bay. Now published FIVE times a year, the name has changed to “IVGID Magazine”. What is wrong with this? 1. IVGID is organized under NRS 318. There is no statute authorizing a General Improvement District to produce a magazine or mass mailing such a publication. Therefore, IVGID should NOT be publishing the  magazine. Nevada is a “Dillon’s Rule” state, which limits the powers of local government to those specifically authorized by statute – see footnote. … Continue reading →

Results from the survey conducted from mid-January to mid-February 2023 are summarized below. Respondents were property owners of Incline Village / Crystal Bay.     Responses received: 623 NOTE: Survey options are condensed in the graphics, but listed next to the chart. Percentages are not listed for the first two questions, as there was no response selected by a majority.  IVGID priorities – 2023: What is your most IMPORTANT priority for IVGID to do this year?   Change the beach rules to align with Beach Deed Make real progress on Effluent pipeline project Major repair of the turf/drainage on the Village Green … Continue reading →