Saturday, November 27, 2010

NEW BUDGET FOR RESIDENTS

That letter the usually comes near the end of year arrived early in November. It reflects the new budget, and monthly rates for our community.

Read it closely and know what you are paying for. It looks like there has been an increase for most home owners around $20. to $30 or more per quarter. Looking at this increase on a monthly basis it is right around $10. per month.

It is what it is. Some communities are much higher and they are feeling the effects of foreclosed properties that they (we) must cover. Here the total cost to the community is $40K. It sounds bad, but in terms of a per person cost this is less than the proverbial drop in the bucket.

An additional cost for next year, at $2. per month is the weed removal in the pavers. This will save not just the "Round up" or "Weed B Gone" costs, but the labor. I'd rather watch this work then do it, but that's just me. I know the Boss is going to be happy not having to do all that work.

This is a good community, and that which there is to complain about is just something we can deal with. That's good.

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