The Labour Laws (Exemption from Furnishing Returns and Maintaining Register by Certain Establishments) Act, 1988 provides exemptions to small and very small establishments from maintaining registers and furnishing returns under certain labour laws. The Act defines small establishments as those employing 10-19 persons and very small establishments as those employing less than 10 persons. While exempted from specific requirements of scheduled labour laws, these establishments must still furnish simplified returns and maintain simplified registers. Non-compliance is punishable by fines and possible imprisonment.
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Three Reasons your Qualifying Income may Cause Confusion on an FHA LoanMortgage Commentator
You want an FHA loan and you know that you make $70,000 per year and you have very few bills, so you figure you are a shoe in for the program. You contact your local bank and get the process started because you want to start searching for a home. Once the approval comes across, however, you are shocked at the amount you are approved at – it is much lower than you ever anticipated. How did that happen? You have great credit, a good income, and very few bills, what could the problem be? Chances are, unless you are a straight salary employee, the problem is with your income; here are three reasons why.
This document provides a summary of various land surveying resources organized into different categories, including surveying equipment manufacturers, software, associations, education resources, books, and government links. It serves as a comprehensive guide and directory for members of Land Surveyors United to find relevant industry information and connections. The document contains over 25 sections that catalog websites, organizations, manuals and other materials useful for land surveyors.
This document provides an overview of surveying concepts and techniques. It discusses:
1) The definitions, classifications, instruments, and methods used in surveying like chain surveying, compass surveying, plane table surveying, and total station surveying.
2) The objectives of surveying which include preparing maps, plans and transferring details to mark locations on the ground for engineering projects.
3) The primary divisions of surveying into plain surveying which ignores curvature of the earth, and geodetic surveying which accounts for curvature over large areas.
4) Fundamental surveying principles like working from the whole to parts, and locating new points using two measurements from fixed references.
Downtown San Antonio Public Improvement District Update - July 2013Becentro Bedowntown
Centro San Antonio provides cleaning, maintenance, landscaping, and ambassador services to downtown San Antonio through its Ambassador Amigos, Maintenance Amigos, and Streetscaping Amigos programs. The document outlines current staffing and service levels, accomplishments over the past year, and proposed budgets and service expansions for FY2014 following the renewal of the Public Improvement District. Key points include over 50 staff providing 7 days a week coverage, over 50,000 bags of trash collected, and a proposed FY2014 budget of $3.5 million to expand services into new areas as the district grows.
The document summarizes the Development Services Department of the City of San Antonio. It discusses the department's mission to partner with the community to build and maintain a safer city while regulating development and protecting public health and safety. It outlines the leadership structure and services provided. It also summarizes the 2010 Tree Preservation Ordinance which increased minimum tree preservation requirements and mitigation costs, and established final tree canopy requirements. Examples of development projects utilizing the ordinance are also provided.
This document summarizes tax incentives available for substantial rehabilitation of historic landmarks and properties within historic districts in San Antonio, Texas. It outlines two main tax incentive options - a 10-year tax freeze and a 5-zero/5-fifty incentive. The 10-year tax freeze freezes a property's taxable value at its pre-rehabilitation value for 10 years, saving an estimated $300 in taxes in the first year and over $3,000 total. The 5-zero/5-fifty option exempts property taxes for the first 5 years and assesses taxes at 50% of the post-rehabilitation value for the next 5 years, saving an estimated $900 in the first year and over $5
This document summarizes Pat DiGiovanni's presentation on infill development in downtown San Antonio. It discusses the city's commitment to revitalizing its urban core through initiatives like the Decade of Downtown. It outlines the four organizations that now make up the Centro Partnership focused on downtown development. Centro leads the SA2020 initiative to increase downtown housing units and employment. The presentation highlights a strategic framework plan and case study on the northwest quadrant to catalyze development through public-private partnerships and investments in housing, transportation, open space, and technology.
The Inner City Reinvestment Infill Policy (ICRIP) and SAWS Impact Fee Waiver Program promote development in downtown San Antonio through waivers of city fees and SAWS impact fees. The ICRIP targets a specific area of the city center and waives permits, licenses, zoning fees, and more for eligible residential, mixed-use and commercial/industrial projects. Similarly, the SAWS program provides waivers of up to $500,000 or 1% of the project investment for projects in the target area. Both programs are administered by the Center City Development Office and intended to encourage growth in San Antonio's urban core.
The City of San Antonio Historic Design Guidelines are intended to provide clarity and predictability for property owners undergoing historic preservation projects. The guidelines are broken into eight documents that cover exterior maintenance, additions, new construction, site elements, signage, and an educational guide to historic districts. They supplement the existing Unified Development Code and are based on the Secretary of the Interior's standards for historic preservation. The guidelines seek to improve customer service by streamlining the design review process and preventing surprises.
The document provides an overview of a proposed Downtown Design Guide for San Antonio. It discusses the policy framework and design criteria that inform the Guide. The Guide's vision is to develop an authentic urban character that emphasizes the pedestrian experience and sustainable design. It aims to provide predictability for developers while protecting Downtown's architectural traditions. The Guide outlines key elements like ground floor treatment, massing, architectural detail and public art to achieve these goals. It also addresses potential issues with additional review requirements and costs.
This document summarizes recommendations from a strategic framework plan to promote infill development in San Antonio. It recommends increasing downtown investment through funding sources like TIRZ, pursuing a housing first strategy with financial incentives to close feasibility gaps for residential projects, establishing a mission-focused coordination body for city resources, and implementing phased strategic planning and design review regulations. Major downtown projects highlighted include the streetcar, river improvements, and cultural institutions. The plan aims to achieve a greater housing and transit balance to diversify the city's product types and attract more residents and workers.
The document outlines the Center City Housing Incentive Policy for the City of San Antonio. The policy aims to encourage infill development through predictable incentives like fee waivers, tax reimbursement grants, low-interest loans, and forgivable loans. Projects must be located within the Center City Reinvestment Area and higher incentives are available for adaptive reuse, historic preservation, mixed-income, and transit-oriented developments. The administration of incentives is handled through the Center City Development Office and Economic Development Department.
This document lists the sponsors and winners of the BEST awards. It recognizes organizations, projects, and individuals that have made significant contributions to downtown San Antonio. Some of the winners include the Boiler House for adaptive reuse, the Briscoe Museum of Western Art for cultural facility, and Geekdom for new business incubator. Irby Hightower won Downtowner of the Year. The document congratulates all the winners and thanks the sponsors for supporting the BEST awards event.
The Downtown Transportation Study was commissioned by the City of San Antonio to advance the goals for downtown established in SA 2020 and the Strategic Framework Plan. The study developed recommendations to support a sustainable, vibrant downtown through transportation improvements that encourage economic development, improve access and circulation, and provide multi-modal choices. A public involvement process solicited input from stakeholders and the community through public meetings and an online presence to gather feedback and comments on draft recommendations.
Downtown San Antonio Transportation Study - Executive SummaryBecentro Bedowntown
This executive summary provides an overview of the Downtown Transportation Study conducted for the City of San Antonio. The study's objectives were to advance goals for downtown development, improve transportation options to make downtown more sustainable and vibrant, and recommend near-term capital projects and long-term transportation improvements. A public involvement process gathered community input. Analysis found some intersections currently experience traffic delays. The study is intended to guide future transportation and land use projects in supporting the transformation of downtown into an attractive, multi-modal destination consistent with the city's SA 2020 plan.
The Labour Laws (Exemption from Furnishing Returns and Maintaining Register by Certain Establishments) Act, 1988 provides exemptions to small and very small establishments from maintaining registers and furnishing returns under certain labour laws. The Act defines small establishments as those employing 10-19 persons and very small establishments as those employing less than 10 persons. While exempted from specific requirements of scheduled labour laws, these establishments must still furnish simplified returns and maintain simplified registers. Non-compliance is punishable by fines and possible imprisonment.
Just Call Prof . Shantanu Pethe (CACSCMA COACH who has done 14 Years of Research in CA CS CMA Courses) to Clear CA CS CMA EXAMS in 1st Attempt....
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Three Reasons your Qualifying Income may Cause Confusion on an FHA LoanMortgage Commentator
You want an FHA loan and you know that you make $70,000 per year and you have very few bills, so you figure you are a shoe in for the program. You contact your local bank and get the process started because you want to start searching for a home. Once the approval comes across, however, you are shocked at the amount you are approved at – it is much lower than you ever anticipated. How did that happen? You have great credit, a good income, and very few bills, what could the problem be? Chances are, unless you are a straight salary employee, the problem is with your income; here are three reasons why.
This document provides a summary of various land surveying resources organized into different categories, including surveying equipment manufacturers, software, associations, education resources, books, and government links. It serves as a comprehensive guide and directory for members of Land Surveyors United to find relevant industry information and connections. The document contains over 25 sections that catalog websites, organizations, manuals and other materials useful for land surveyors.
This document provides an overview of surveying concepts and techniques. It discusses:
1) The definitions, classifications, instruments, and methods used in surveying like chain surveying, compass surveying, plane table surveying, and total station surveying.
2) The objectives of surveying which include preparing maps, plans and transferring details to mark locations on the ground for engineering projects.
3) The primary divisions of surveying into plain surveying which ignores curvature of the earth, and geodetic surveying which accounts for curvature over large areas.
4) Fundamental surveying principles like working from the whole to parts, and locating new points using two measurements from fixed references.
Downtown San Antonio Public Improvement District Update - July 2013Becentro Bedowntown
Centro San Antonio provides cleaning, maintenance, landscaping, and ambassador services to downtown San Antonio through its Ambassador Amigos, Maintenance Amigos, and Streetscaping Amigos programs. The document outlines current staffing and service levels, accomplishments over the past year, and proposed budgets and service expansions for FY2014 following the renewal of the Public Improvement District. Key points include over 50 staff providing 7 days a week coverage, over 50,000 bags of trash collected, and a proposed FY2014 budget of $3.5 million to expand services into new areas as the district grows.
The document summarizes the Development Services Department of the City of San Antonio. It discusses the department's mission to partner with the community to build and maintain a safer city while regulating development and protecting public health and safety. It outlines the leadership structure and services provided. It also summarizes the 2010 Tree Preservation Ordinance which increased minimum tree preservation requirements and mitigation costs, and established final tree canopy requirements. Examples of development projects utilizing the ordinance are also provided.
This document summarizes tax incentives available for substantial rehabilitation of historic landmarks and properties within historic districts in San Antonio, Texas. It outlines two main tax incentive options - a 10-year tax freeze and a 5-zero/5-fifty incentive. The 10-year tax freeze freezes a property's taxable value at its pre-rehabilitation value for 10 years, saving an estimated $300 in taxes in the first year and over $3,000 total. The 5-zero/5-fifty option exempts property taxes for the first 5 years and assesses taxes at 50% of the post-rehabilitation value for the next 5 years, saving an estimated $900 in the first year and over $5
This document summarizes Pat DiGiovanni's presentation on infill development in downtown San Antonio. It discusses the city's commitment to revitalizing its urban core through initiatives like the Decade of Downtown. It outlines the four organizations that now make up the Centro Partnership focused on downtown development. Centro leads the SA2020 initiative to increase downtown housing units and employment. The presentation highlights a strategic framework plan and case study on the northwest quadrant to catalyze development through public-private partnerships and investments in housing, transportation, open space, and technology.
The Inner City Reinvestment Infill Policy (ICRIP) and SAWS Impact Fee Waiver Program promote development in downtown San Antonio through waivers of city fees and SAWS impact fees. The ICRIP targets a specific area of the city center and waives permits, licenses, zoning fees, and more for eligible residential, mixed-use and commercial/industrial projects. Similarly, the SAWS program provides waivers of up to $500,000 or 1% of the project investment for projects in the target area. Both programs are administered by the Center City Development Office and intended to encourage growth in San Antonio's urban core.
The City of San Antonio Historic Design Guidelines are intended to provide clarity and predictability for property owners undergoing historic preservation projects. The guidelines are broken into eight documents that cover exterior maintenance, additions, new construction, site elements, signage, and an educational guide to historic districts. They supplement the existing Unified Development Code and are based on the Secretary of the Interior's standards for historic preservation. The guidelines seek to improve customer service by streamlining the design review process and preventing surprises.
The document provides an overview of a proposed Downtown Design Guide for San Antonio. It discusses the policy framework and design criteria that inform the Guide. The Guide's vision is to develop an authentic urban character that emphasizes the pedestrian experience and sustainable design. It aims to provide predictability for developers while protecting Downtown's architectural traditions. The Guide outlines key elements like ground floor treatment, massing, architectural detail and public art to achieve these goals. It also addresses potential issues with additional review requirements and costs.
This document summarizes recommendations from a strategic framework plan to promote infill development in San Antonio. It recommends increasing downtown investment through funding sources like TIRZ, pursuing a housing first strategy with financial incentives to close feasibility gaps for residential projects, establishing a mission-focused coordination body for city resources, and implementing phased strategic planning and design review regulations. Major downtown projects highlighted include the streetcar, river improvements, and cultural institutions. The plan aims to achieve a greater housing and transit balance to diversify the city's product types and attract more residents and workers.
The document outlines the Center City Housing Incentive Policy for the City of San Antonio. The policy aims to encourage infill development through predictable incentives like fee waivers, tax reimbursement grants, low-interest loans, and forgivable loans. Projects must be located within the Center City Reinvestment Area and higher incentives are available for adaptive reuse, historic preservation, mixed-income, and transit-oriented developments. The administration of incentives is handled through the Center City Development Office and Economic Development Department.
This document lists the sponsors and winners of the BEST awards. It recognizes organizations, projects, and individuals that have made significant contributions to downtown San Antonio. Some of the winners include the Boiler House for adaptive reuse, the Briscoe Museum of Western Art for cultural facility, and Geekdom for new business incubator. Irby Hightower won Downtowner of the Year. The document congratulates all the winners and thanks the sponsors for supporting the BEST awards event.
The Downtown Transportation Study was commissioned by the City of San Antonio to advance the goals for downtown established in SA 2020 and the Strategic Framework Plan. The study developed recommendations to support a sustainable, vibrant downtown through transportation improvements that encourage economic development, improve access and circulation, and provide multi-modal choices. A public involvement process solicited input from stakeholders and the community through public meetings and an online presence to gather feedback and comments on draft recommendations.
Downtown San Antonio Transportation Study - Executive SummaryBecentro Bedowntown
This executive summary provides an overview of the Downtown Transportation Study conducted for the City of San Antonio. The study's objectives were to advance goals for downtown development, improve transportation options to make downtown more sustainable and vibrant, and recommend near-term capital projects and long-term transportation improvements. A public involvement process gathered community input. Analysis found some intersections currently experience traffic delays. The study is intended to guide future transportation and land use projects in supporting the transformation of downtown into an attractive, multi-modal destination consistent with the city's SA 2020 plan.
On November 19, 2012, Downtown Alliance presented the state of our center city featuring speakers covering the convention and visitor industry, commercial office and retail leasing, and the downtown housing market.
Casandra Matej - Executive Director, San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau
Dennis McDaniel - President, Austin Fairchild Management Company (Steel House Lofts)
Lindsey Tucker - Vice President, CBRE
This document discusses DART's role in transit-oriented development in the Dallas area. It provides an overview of DART's transit system, including its light rail, bus, and commuter rail lines. It also discusses DART's plans to expand its light rail and commuter rail lines. The document outlines how transit-oriented development around DART stations has generated billions of dollars in new development and discusses DART's philosophy of tailoring development to each station area. DART's role includes facilitating transit-oriented planning and leveraging its real estate to encourage development that increases ridership.
This document discusses low impact development (LID) and infill development applications. It provides an overview of LID and green infrastructure strategies that can be used to reduce stormwater runoff impacts from development, such as rain gardens, bioswales, permeable pavement. The document outlines the benefits of LID, as well as challenges, and notes examples of LID projects in San Antonio. It encourages adapting development rules and codes to promote LID and reduce impervious surfaces.
City of San Antonio Inner City Reinvestment Infill PolicyBecentro Bedowntown
A. The City of San Antonio's Inner City Reinvestment/Infill Policy aims to promote growth and development in the city center, specifically in areas served by infrastructure but underserved by real estate markets. It coordinates public initiatives to stimulate private investment in walkable communities.
B. The policy's goals are to increase new development on vacant lots, redevelop underused buildings, rehabilitate existing buildings, improve maintenance, and assist businesses.
C. Benefits include more efficient use of infrastructure, reduced development pressure on peripheral lands, and revitalizing neighborhoods by placing vacant properties into productive use. The policy coordinates incentives like tax abatements in targeted areas to stimulate reinvestment.
This document outlines incentives and regulations for historic preservation in San Antonio, including tax credits for rehabilitation of historic properties, grants from the San Antonio Conservation Society, and design guidelines administered by the Office of Historic Preservation and Historic and Design Review Commission. It provides an overview of the substantial rehabilitation tax credit for commercial and residential properties, as well as revolving funds for historic rehabilitation loans. The jurisdiction of the local historic districts and landmarks is described, as is the designation process, criteria for certificates of appropriateness, and regulations regarding alterations, demolitions, signs, and more. The purpose is to protect the historical, cultural, architectural and archaeological resources that make San Antonio unique.
The document discusses various boards and commissions involved in the development process in San Antonio, including the Zoning Commission, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Appeals and Advisory Board. It provides information on the role and responsibilities of each board, as well as the typical procedures they follow for rezoning, subdivisions, variances, and appeals. The overall purpose is to outline the entities responsible for reviewing and approving development plans and permits in San Antonio.
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