News & Analysis as of

Municipalities Infrastructure

Cozen O'Connor

Broad Street Brief: Mayor Parker Rallies Support for SEPTA

Cozen O'Connor on

Mayor Parker Outlines Behind-the-Scenes Efforts to Secure SEPTA Funding Amid PA Budget Talks - Mayor Cherelle Parker (D) has been actively working with state lawmakers across party lines to support SEPTA as the transit...more

Nossaman LLP

What is “Immediate Possession” Under Arizona’s Eminent Domain Statutes?

Nossaman LLP on

When a municipality acquires private property in an eminent domain case, it must first pay just compensation to the property owner. The municipality must file a complaint—a lawsuit—asking the appropriate court to enter a...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Breaking the Cycle: Flooding, Infrastructure, and Climate Law in Practice

In this episode, AGG Real Estate of counsel Caroline Magee is joined by Emory Law professor and former Navy JAG officer, Mark Nevitt, for a thoughtful discussion on the legal and practical challenges of climate resilience in...more

Nossaman LLP

Condemning Land Already Put to a Public Use – More Necessary Public Use Doctrine

Nossaman LLP on

Periodically, a new public project needs to acquire land that is already put to an existing public use. In order to condemn such land, the condemning entity must demonstrate that the proposed use is either a compatible use or...more

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,...

CIRCLE Act: U.S. House of Representatives Legislation Introduced to Expand Recycling Capacity

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (Pennsylvania) and Tom Suozzi (New York) introduced into the United States House of Representatives legislation styled: Cultivating Investment in Recycling and Circular Local Economies...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

Another Illinois Prevailing Wage Act Update: CCTV Inspection of Sewer Pipes Is Now Covered Work

Amundsen Davis LLC on

In handling thousands of disputes and controversies under Illinois’s ever-expanding prevailing wage law for 25 years, there are no surprises anymore—particularly over these past several years where we have seen the Illinois...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Bill 17: Building Even Smarter and Faster Than Before?

Bennett Jones LLP on

On May 12, 2025, the Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Minister), introduced Bill 17—the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 (Bill 17). On June 5, 2025, Bill 17 received...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Ohio Budget Bill Brings Significant Changes and Economic Development Focus

On June 30, 2025, Governor Mike DeWine signed Amended Substitute House Bill 96 (H.B. 96), establishing Ohio's biennial budget for State fiscal years 2026-2027 (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027). This comprehensive budget...more

Pullman & Comley - For What It May Be Worth

Solar Property Tax Exemptions Granted by Connecticut Tax Court

In two recent decisions, Connecticut Tax Court Presiding Judge Matthew Budzik found that three facilities consisting of solar panels and related equipment were entitled to property tax exemptions pursuant to Connecticut...more

Winstead PC

Understanding Infrastructure Development Districts in Tennessee

Winstead PC on

Infrastructure Development Districts (IDDs) are a pivotal tool for managing growth and development in Tennessee. As Tennessee’s population grows, the need for efficient infrastructure becomes paramount. ...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Bill 17: Ontario Government Proposes Amendments to Accelerate Infrastructure and Housing Development

Stikeman Elliott LLP on

On May 12, 2025, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing tabled Bill 17, the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, for first reading. Bill 17 is intended to remove barriers to building,...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

The Impact of Natural Disasters on Municipal Financing and Disclosure

Pullman & Comley, LLC on

The wildfires in Southern California earlier this year were another sobering reminder of the devastating impact of natural disasters on local communities, and Connecticut is certainly not immune....more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

General Municipal Law 103(16) and Cooperative Purchasing Agreements for “Public Work Projects”

This information memo is intended to provide an update on an area of law that affects many of our municipal and school district clients....more

Bricker Graydon LLP

Ohio House Bill 315 Summary

Bricker Graydon LLP on

At the conclusion of last year, the General Assembly passed the Township Omnibus Bill (also known as House Bill 315). Governor DeWine, with a few line-item vetoes, otherwise signed House Bil 315 into law at the beginning of...more

Cozen O'Connor

Midtown South Mixed-Use Rezoning Plan Enters Public Review

Cozen O'Connor on

On January 21, 2025, the New York City Planning Commission (CPC) certified the city-led Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) Plan into public review. The MSMX Plan is the first piece of the Adams administration’s “Manhattan Plan,”...more

Bilzin Sumberg

Update on Local Government P3 Implementing Procedures Following Adoption of Major New P3 Legislation

Bilzin Sumberg on

Last year, the Florida Legislature enacted HB 781, expanding the statutory framework for public-private partnerships (P3s) in Florida. As we explained in a prior blog post, the amendments to Section 255.065 of the Florida...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Webinar] Blueprints for Growth: Key Trends and Strategies for Ohio Political Subdivisions in 2025 - January 15th, 10:00 am -...

Bricker Graydon LLP on

Dive into the essential issues shaping municipalities, villages, and local governments in 2025. Our experienced attorneys will present concise 15-minute sessions on key topics, including: 1. Introduction: Top 10 Things...more

Lowndes

Update on Orange County’s Proposed Ordinance to Halt Certain Development Projects

Lowndes on

On October 29, 2024, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners approved a new ordinance that will temporarily suspend all comprehensive plan text and map amendments, rezonings, and special exceptions, but provides a...more

Bilzin Sumberg

Delivering the Key to the City: Special Considerations in City Hall P3s

Bilzin Sumberg on

A number of municipalities have recently issued, or are contemplating, competitive solicitations for public-private partnerships (“P3s”) to deliver new municipal facilities, typically as part of a transformative “town center”...more

Lowndes

Orange County Continues to Push Charter Amendments Pertaining to the Rural Boundary and Voluntary Annexations

Lowndes on

After the Charter amendments suggested by the Orange County Charter Review Committee discussed in “Proposed Charter Changes Threaten Orange County's Economic Future” were blocked by the Florida Legislature as discussed in...more

Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC

Navigating High-Density Development Under HB24-1313: The Transit‑Oriented Development Act

On May 13, 2024, Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 24-1313 (HB24-1313) into law. This act incentivizes transit-oriented development (TOD) by providing $35 million in grants to transit-oriented communities (TOCs) to help...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

CA Supreme Court Blocks Taxpayer Protection Act from November 2024 Ballot

Constitutional limitations to raising revenue are becoming increasingly relevant for water and other governmental agencies as well as their customers and landowners in response to aging infrastructure, climate change and...more

Nossaman LLP

Water Agencies Beware Before Proceeding with Forced Municipalization

Nossaman LLP on

Despite California’s record high levels of precipitation in 2023, water scarcity remains a pressing issue. Governments have turned to using the power of eminent domain to acquire investor-owned utilities in an effort to...more

Nossaman LLP

California Water Views - 2024 Outlook

Nossaman LLP on

Water Agencies Beware Before Proceeding with Forced Municipalization - California’s state water system serves roughly 40 million people and irrigates nearly 10 million acres of farmland. The 2023 water year was ranked as...more

Polsinelli

SCOTUS Decision May Limit Municipalities’ Ability to Collect Impact Fees

Polsinelli on

In April, the Supreme Court held in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, California that the Takings Clause of the United States Constitution applies to legislative land-use conditions, such as impact fees. This will result in...more

119 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 5

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide