Public Finance

Kronick provides expert counsel on public financing and related government debt issues. Our attorneys are well-versed in borrowing options and work in partnership with clients’ financial advisors to design innovative, legally-sound financing strategies. We provide insightful guidance throughout every step of the financing process, from concept development to project completion.

We partner with governing boards and public agency staff in cities, counties, and special districts to help navigate required legal steps. We work closely with public agency clients to implement revenue generation for capital projects and operations, creatively solving for everything from developer fees and special taxes to maintenance assessments and utility charges.


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Publications

    Speaking Engagements

    09.04.2019

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    Speaking Engagement

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    Flood Control Financing Innovation – A Multi-Jurisdictional Approach to Finance and Implementation

    Date

    September 4, 2019

    Location

    San Diego, CA

     

    Overview

    Kronick Shareholder Constantine Baranoff will participate in a panel discussion about flood risk reduction and the coordination with many public agencies at all levels of government, and implementing a program to finance and build a system requires creating a framework to engage all stakeholders to agree on a long-term course of action. This session presents the approach the Cities of Stockton, Lathrop and Manteca and San Joaquin County are currently advancing to provide 200-Year flood protection in the Mossdale Tract Area of the County.  These agencies re-formed the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency (SJAFCA) in early 2018 to facilitate the financing and implementation of needed flood control improvements with the goal of providing an Urban Level of Flood Protection to the area.  The agencies are currently advancing an integrated financial plan consisting of a development impact fee program, a new special benefit assessment district and tax increment financing through, what could be the first multi-jurisdictional Enhanced  Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) in California.  The panel will present and discuss this real time case study currently underway.

    Registration

    Please visit the event website for more information and to register.

    07.25.2019

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    Speaking Engagement

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    Sustainable Groundwater Planning in California

    DATE

    July 25 & 26, 2019

    LOCATION

    Sacramento, CA

    Overview

    Kronick attorneys Eric Robinson, Holly Roberson and Constantine Baranoff will present at the Sustainable Groundwater in California conference in Sacramento. Eric will provide opening remarks as Program Co-Chair as well as participate in a discussion about conjunctive management of groundwater interconnected with surface streams as a practical approach for achieving resilient and sustainable water supplies. Constantine’s presentation will discuss propositions 26 and 218 and other constraints, tips for identifying the optimal funding structures for initial GSP development and GSP implementation activities. Holly will discuss federally reserved water rights; consultation requirements; effective consultation; reasons why Tribes may be reluctant to participate in a GSA or share pumping and aquifer management data; confidentiality; practical tips for addressing those concerns. For more information or to register, please visit the event website.

    07.27.2018

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    Speaking Engagement

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    Sustainable Groundwater Planning in California

    DATE:

    July 26-27, 2018

     

    LOCATION:

    Sacramento, CA

    Organized By:

    Law Seminars International (LSI)

    Program Overview:

    Kronick attorneys Scott Morris, Jonathan Christy and Holly Roberson will present at the Sustainable Groundwater Planning conference in Sacramento on July 26-27.

    Scott will provide opening remarks as Program Co-Chair and participate in a panel discussion about “Cross-Boundary Flows and Basin Coordination” discussing the legal issues around coordination challenges and issues (a) within a groundwater basin, (b) with adjacent basins, and (c) when an adjacent basin is on the critical list and yours is not; essential terms for coordinating agreements.

    Jonathan’s presentation will discuss financing options and strategies for GSA/GSP and what GSP developers and stakeholders need to know about constraints and viable pathways.

    Holly’s panel will discuss legal parameters for working with Tribes as sovereigns, including requirements for Tribal consultation.

    Registration:

    Please visit the event website for more information and to register.