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Eastern Coachella Valley EIFD

Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFDs) were introduced by the California Legislature from 2014-2015, enabling a new model for financing infrastructure and economic development in California. Government Code Sections 53398.50 through 53398.88 (EIFD law) authorizes EIFDs to issue bonds to finance public capital facilities. The available revenue for bonding is the increment of property tax and vehicle license fees within the established boundary, starting from the Fiscal Year after the ordinance to form the EIFD is passed. An EIFD is not a new tax imposed on property owners.

Project Overview

On October 23, 2018, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2018-203, which proposed establishment of the Salton Sea Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District.  The proposed scope and purpose of the Salton Sea Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District included financing for the planning, design and construction of an earthen dam in the Riverside County territory of the Salton Sea however, this EIFD was not formally established and the Board of Supervisors formally rescinded Resolution No. 2018-203.  With the desire to expand the scope of services from the previously proposed Salton Sea, on January 24 2023, the Board of Supervisors initiated the process of establishing an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) for the Eastern Coachella Valley.  The purpose of the EIFD is to establish a funding mechanism that can finance water and wastewater, transportation, utilities and telecommunications, and other needed public infrastructure, in addition to Salton Sea improvements in the Eastern Coachella Valley.

THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE EIFD WILL NOT RESULT IN ANY NEW TAXES OR FEES TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS

Once established, the incremental property taxes collected by the County in the EIFD area above the amount collected in the base year (expected to be 2023) would be specifically used to fund the infrastructure projects listed in the Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP). 

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Exploring the EIFD with Supervisor V. Manuel Perez

Empowering Eastern Coachella Valley

There is a new initiative to improve the lives of residents in the Eastern Coachella Valley called ECV Prospera; ECV Prosper. Play the video for more information about the County of Riverside initiative to improve infrastructure and enhance the quality of life in the Eastern Coachella Valley. Please play/click on the video for more information. 

To view in Spanish, please click on the following button below:

Meeting Times

The County of Riverside Board of Supervisors has established a separate body, the Eastern Coachella Valley EIFD Public Financing Authority (PFA), to oversee the creation of the EIFD and to consider the IFP based upon public comment. Any member of the may public may attend the PFA meetings to provide comments. Meeting locations and times will be posted on this website. Additionally, you may submit comments below by clicking on the following button or you can mail them directly to the Eastern Coachella Valley Financing District, Public Financing Authority:

Attn: Scott Bruckner | Principal Policy Analyst County of Riverside Executive Office 4080 Lemon Street 4th Floor, Riverside, CA.

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Eastern Coachella Valley EIFD Public Financing Authority

 

Infrastructure Financing Plan

ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT - EASTERN COACHELLA VALLEY

Click Below To View Infrastructure Financing Plan

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION

  1. INTRODUCTION - Page 1

  2. EASTERN COACHELLA VALLEY PROJECT & PUBLIC FACILITIES DESCRIPTION - Page 3

  3. EIFD FINANCING PROGRAM - Page 8

  4. EIFD FISCAL IMPACTS - Page 13

  5. EIFD GOALS AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT - Page 14
    APPENDICES
    APPENDIX A - LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND MAP

    APPENDIX B - TAX INCREMENT REVENUE PROJECTIONS AND BONDING CAPACITY ANALYSIS

    APPENDIX C -  EASTERN COACHELLA VALLEY FISCAL IMPACTS

ECV EIFD Infrastructure Needs Survey

Let the ECV EIFD Public Financing Authority Know the Infrastructure Projects that are Most Important to your Community by Taking a Moment to Complete the ECV EIFD Infrastructure Needs Survey Here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EIFD

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Riverside County Infrastructure Financing Plan Overview

If you would like to view the full Infrastructure Financing Plan Overview, click here:  English Version | Spanish Version

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Boundary Map

Please click on the following link below to view a complete boundary map of Eastern Coachella Valley EIFD.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are frequently asked questions. 

    What is an EIFD?

    Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFDs) are districts with defined boundaries  that use local property taxes to issue bond to fund infrastructure projects (e.g. streets, public  safety enhancements, trails, signage).  EIFDs can be formed among any entities with property  taxing authority, including County, City, or Special District, but excludes school districts.  

    Does an EIFD create a new tax?

    NO.  The establishment of an EIFD will not result in any new taxes or fees to the property  owners.  The EIFD allows for a reallocation of future property taxes to a separate account to be  used to pay for Infrastructure improvements that benefit a designated area.   

    Why is the County forming an EIFD?

    The EIFD allows funds generated to be re‐invested in a designated area. These revenues serve  as a dedicated source of public funds for improvements. Some proceeds will be used to pay the  amount required to cover the repayment of municipal bonds issued by the EIFD.  

    Who approves an EIFD?

    The local elected officials vote to form the EIFD and create a Public Financing Authority (PFA).   The PFA Board serves as the governing body to implement the EIFD projects that are listed in  the Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP).  Although, there is no public vote to form an EIFD, there  are 3 public hearings held by the PFA where property owners can provide feedback and voice  any concerns.  At the final hearing, the PFA Board (made up of 3 Supervisors and 2 members of  the public) will vote whether to form the EIFD or delay proceedings based on any protest  received.   

    How long does an EIFD last?

    An EIFD can collect and spend property tax increment up to 45 years after the first bond is  issued. 

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