Tao | Rossini APC

Our Focus is on Your Facilities

Put our decades of public works construction law experience to work for you.

Our Services

We recognize construction problems, their genesis and how to resolve the disputes. We have experience with the Division of State Architect, Office of Public School Construction, State Allocation Board, and many other local and state government agencies.

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Our Team

Our senior partners each have over 20 years’ experience focusing on all aspects of facilities and construction for school districts and other public entities, public works contractors, and design professionals.

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We Serve Southern California

We have worked with many of the school districts in Southern California in all aspects of construction, business, State funding, and advocacy. Industries: Construction, Public Works, Educational Agencies, Public Agencies, State Funding, and Environmental.

The Hidden Risk in Mechanics’ Lien Releases

If you’re releasing a mechanics’ lien, check the language carefully—because some standard forms could kill your breach of contract claim or other claims. Many lien release templates include a statement that the underlying claim has been “paid and satisfied.” But...

2025 Bid Threshold Increases for School Districts and Community College Districts

California’s bid thresholds for contracts awarded by school districts and community college districts have increased effective January 1, 2025. Non-Construction Contracts Under Public Contract Code Sections 20111(e) and 20651(d), school districts and community college...

Going Electric: School District Vehicle Mandates and the CARB Advanced Clean Fleet Regulation

What is the CARB Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation? The Advanced Clean Fleets (“ACF”) regulation, adopted in April 2023 by the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”), mandates a phased transition of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets toward zero-emission...

It’s That Time of Year Again: 100 Days Left to Account for Developer Fees

There are 100 days left until the December 27, 2024, deadline for school districts to issue reportson their developer fee accounts pursuant to Government Code sections 66001 and 66006. Westrongly encourage our clients to take developer fee reporting seriously. Not...

School Impact Fees: Make Sure Building Permits Are Not Issued Without Payment Of Fees

Since the State Allocation Board increased the maximum school impact fees most California school districts are eligible to charge on residential and commercial construction in January, school districts across the state have acted to increase their school impact fees....

Sheetz v. County of El Dorado: SCOTUS Sets Legal Standard for Assessing Constitutionality of Developer Fees

A recent decision from the United States Supreme Court may mark the beginning of a shift in how courts review development impact imposed by school districts. Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, a case originating in California, held that courts must apply a higher level...

One Page Summary to Protect Your Lien, Stop Payment, & Payment Bond Rights as a Contractor in California

This downloadable guide outlines the key steps for contractors in California to protect their lien, stop payment notice, and payment bond rights on construction projects. It details the process from serving preliminary notices to potential legal actions for both...

Join Tao Rossini at the 45th Annual CASH Conference in Sacramento

Tao Rossini attorneys will be sharing their expertise and experience at the 45th annual conference of the California Coalition for Adequate School Housing in Sacramento from February 27 through March 1, 2024. Join us to learn more about complex school construction...

State Allocation Board Increases Level I School Impact Fees, Decreases School Facility Program Grant Amounts

On January 24, 2024, the State Allocation Board (“SAB”) increased the maximum Level 1 school impact fees districts can assess on construction by almost eight percent. The maximum Level 1 school impact fees for residential construction were increased from $4.79 to...

Maximizing School Impact Fees in Declining Enrollment Districts

Declining enrollment poses myriad challenges for California school districts.[1] One often overlooked challenge is assessing the maximum school impact fee authorized by Government Code section 65995 in a declining enrollment district. Many declining enrollment...