Weekly Report 
July 14, 2015 
Governmental Affairs
Diablo Water To Hike Connection Fee

Following a meeting with BIA|Bay Area staff and members, the Diablo Water District in Oakley is expected to opt later this month for a partial rather than full restoration of pre-2011 connection fees. Under the proposal set for public hearing on July 22, 2015, DWD's Facility Reserve Charge fees will increase by varying amounts depending on location but the rates will still represent a discount from the pre-2011 levelsFull Story 

Hercules Looks At Solar Mandate

The Hercules City Council is set to deliberate at its July 14, 2015, meeting whether or not the city should mandate the installation of solar power on new residential housing projects. If the council opts to pursue a solar requirement, staff will develop a draft ordinance for later review and vote by the city's Planning Commission and City Council. Full Story 

Events
How Much Does Culture Really Affect the Transaction? Dinner & Presentation, July 30

Join Darryl Freeman, Market Integration Manager of First American Title's Strategic Markets Division, on Thursday, July 30 for a presentation on multi-cultural training. Learn insight into cultural nuances and how they affect a successful closing, understanding of the closing process from the diverse homebuyer's perspective, and more. This session is presented by the SMC who will also be announcing the winners of the 1st & 2nd Quarter Sales Award Winners. Click here for more information and to purchase your ticket. 

HomeAid Northern California
Call for Sponsors for the 14th Annual HomeAid Northern California Trap Shoot  

Call for Sponsors for the 14th Annual HomeAid Northern California Trap Shoot on Thursday, September 17th at the Livermore-Pleasanton Rod & Gun Club. Join us for a great day of fun, networking and raising funds to help the homeless. Limited to 90 teams! Sponsor today!  Click here for Trap Shoot flyer.  

DreamCatcher Project Approved for Additional Funding!  

Great news this week on the DreamCatcher shelter for homeless teens in Oakland.  The City of Oakland approved a $500,000 Community Development grant for the project!  That combined with the HomeAid Live Appeal of $38,000 plus the Alameda Family Services fundraiser will mean this project will be built this year.  Thank you to all who supported this project with your cash donations.  You made it happen.  Click here for more info.

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