A developer in town is seeking approval for a large new real estate project. The zoning and subdivision ordinances call for the developer to construct and dedicate public streets and parks and water infrastructure. But, the city has plans for some additional improvements adjacent to the development—a greenway on adjoining property and some intersection improvements nearby. The developer’s contractors will already be on site, grading land and constructing improvements. Could the city just pay the developer to build the city’s improvements, too?

A developer in town is seeking approval for a large new real estate project. The zoning and subdivision ordinances call for the developer to construct and dedicate public streets and parks and water infrastructure. But, the city has plans for some additional improvements adjacent to the development—a greenway on adjoining property and some intersection improvements nearby. The developer’s contractors will already be on site, grading land and constructing improvements. Could the city just pay the developer to build the city’s improvements, too?

Good news for employers scrambling to prepare their first set of Affordable Care Act-required health coverage information returns in time for the IRS’s deadlines! The February 1st deadline for giving information to employees and the February 28th and March 31st deadline for reporting to the IRS have been extended by two months. Background

Good news for employers scrambling to prepare their first set of Affordable Care Act-required health coverage information returns in time for the IRS’s deadlines! The February 1st deadline for giving information to employees and the February 28th and March 31st deadline for reporting to the IRS have been extended by two months. Background

One of the most basic yet most misunderstood facets of North Carolina property taxes is the year for which those taxes are levied.  Contrary to popular belief, property taxes are not levied for the calendar year.  All local governments are required to budget and finance their operations on the basis of a fiscal year that runs from July 1 to June 30.

One of the most basic yet most misunderstood facets of North Carolina property taxes is the year for which those taxes are levied.  Contrary to popular belief, property taxes are not levied for the calendar year.  All local governments are required to budget and finance their operations on the basis of a fiscal year that runs from July 1 to June 30.

A Tourism Development Authority (TDA) is a local government entity that is typically created by a county or municipality to administer and expend local occupancy tax proceeds. Generally a TDA is a separate legal entity from the county or municipality that established it, although it may be reported as a component unit of the local government for financial reporting purposes.

A Tourism Development Authority (TDA) is a local government entity that is typically created by a county or municipality to administer and expend local occupancy tax proceeds. Generally a TDA is a separate legal entity from the county or municipality that established it, although it may be reported as a component unit of the local government for financial reporting purposes.

The city council has scheduled a meeting to discuss four things related to employee salaries: 1) Review of a pay study prepared by a consultant that describes current employee salaries compared with market rates; 2) Whether to authorize an across-the-board cost of living raise for all employees; 3) A proposed reorganization which includes a recommendation for a reduction in force affecting several departments; and 4) A request from the city manager for a 5% salary increase to retain a key employee who has been offered a job in another city.

The city council has scheduled a meeting to discuss four things related to employee salaries: 1) Review of a pay study prepared by a consultant that describes current employee salaries compared with market rates; 2) Whether to authorize an across-the-board cost of living raise for all employees; 3) A proposed reorganization which includes a recommendation for a reduction in force affecting several departments; and 4) A request from the city manager for a 5% salary increase to retain a key employee who has been offered a job in another city.