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Old 12-12-2016, 07:10 PM
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I have two questions for discussion. Well, maybe the second is more "tongue in cheek", but still a legitimate question.
1. It has been reported the Villages district government is looking into operation the LLC and reopening. I am assuming the district will comply with the ADA requirement to provide interpreters for the hearing impaired for all the classes. The cost to do this has been reported to be in excess of $300,000 per year. Will you as a user of the LLC be willing to pay higher fees to cover this cost? Will you want to see a portion of your amenity fee be directed to the LLC to cover the cost of interpreters?
2. If there is a language class such as beginning Spanish, do you really need to translate Spanish into sign? Isn't sign language universal?
Since I asked the question, I will give my thoughts. Until the lawsuit is settled, I would not want The Villages operating the LLC. The lawyers and plaintiffs filing the suit are looking for deep pockets. The Villages have deep pockets! Right now, based on current rulings, only the LLC is culpable. Let's not give the plaintiffs a new target. Also, I would not want amenity fees going towards the LLC. Especially if it remains open to the general public.
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