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Lincoln council adopts tighter rules for special assessments and community facilities financing
Summary
The City Council adopted a restated policy limiting special-tax terms, restricting developer payoffs and certain conduit financing, and requiring staff timelines as part of updated community facilities district (CFD) and special-assessment goals meant to protect homeowners and clarify long-term obligations.
The Lincoln City Council on March 10 adopted an amended policy aimed at tightening how the city permits special-assessment financing and community facilities districts (CFDs) for new development.
The resolution, presented by staff and bond counsel Brian Forbath, limits the financing tools that can shift long-term costs onto homeowners. "The council is not going to allow for the financing of deferred fees, particularly the Sparta fees," Forbath said, summarizing council direction captured in the redline policy before members. Council members praised…
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