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Originally Posted by billethkid
On a second note. Let's assume some how or other the powers that be (what ever and who ever that means) agree the sritping should be done.
They agree to the $300-$400,000 to do the intial job and $100,000 annual maintenance (put any number you want in here that makes you happy).
The first order of business is to find the funding. This action is not currently a line item in the budget. To move forward the powers that be have a choice of going over budget (a no no in any well run entity), raise revenue (should be a no no for most of us) or not do something else that is in the budget to allow the striping project. What are we willing to give up that is currently in the budget?
Do not be lulled into the trap of it is only pennies a day per person. This turns into hundreds of dollars increase of resident fees SOMEWHERE down the line. Hence, once again, in my opinion, the numbers just do not support doing this project.
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So it is about the money! Are you a softball player? $500,000 to upgrade softball facilities. Your ok with this? This benefits maybe 5% of the population where as striping the paths would improve safety for all Villagers. Maybe there sould be a cost benefit analysis done on all projects. What is the benefit and return on flowers in the roundabouts? As the districts make up their budgets, striping would be a continuing line item, just like flowers.