15-3-4: ADVANTAGES:

Formation of the district provides the following advantages:

   A.   The district alleviates Lincoln County's financial and logistical obligation to provide certain services outside their traditional service territories;

   B.   The district will be responsible for most public capital projects, including financing and construction, providing Lincoln County with a strong tax base without reciprocal service obligations;

   C.   The district insulates Lincoln County from day to day management and operational duties;

   D.   The district provides local residents with access to a more immediate response to local needs;

   E.   The district will provide local access to most public services expected in modern resort and retirement communities;

   F.   As authorized by law, the district will be responsible for establishing rates, tolls, charges, special assessments, and in cooperation with Lincoln County and subject to the limits provided in the service plan, ad valorem tax levies for the services it provides; and

   G.   The district will be a conduit for remedies to broader regional problems and issues of concern to the county and other jurisdictions. (Res. 2005-06, 5-4-2005)