The major reason the Villages lost a lawsuit of $40M is because no reserve funds were put aside for repair and replace to the Paradise Country Club in the historic section and it was totally run down. Allegedly even mice in the walls? When told to fix it the Villages said "we have no funds and can't to it" Reserves were never put aside. Thus the law suit and the fine for this neglect was $40,000,000,000. We now face the county not projecting future needs and preparing for them. They just stand up and say we didn't plan so outrages increases will be made to your tax base. This is what you are being governed by?? Any first grade person knows you have to put aside funds in case of an emergency. The residents should demand the County do a base budget plan and go to bare bones spending to off set the neglence of not planning. Does any normal person not realize the roads will need attention in future years or there will be wear and tear on the bridges,etc. What a shame!
