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Originally Posted by Jim 9922
I am surprised that there has been little or no discussion about spending at least $19.5 million to replace the Paradise Rec. Center. All at the time when debates raged over some minor possible increase in fire/ambulance fees; constantly rising $5 or $10 increases in amenity fees; "the Million Dollar Mile"; and talk by District supervisors of possibly freezing/capping amenities fees (maybe for a year).
So how do we pay $19.5 million for a new rec center? (Especially when the old one seems to work just fine after a major renovation less than 15 years ago): More bonds/debt to be paid off over the years thru higher monthly amenities fees? Maybe there is a hidden super contingency fund available to underwrite $19.5 million? Maybe a "new surcharge fee" added to our possibly "frozen" monthly amenities fee? Maybe the reserves in the current contingency reserve fund have grown too large and needs reducing? Maybe a onetime surcharge of $141 to all 135,000 current Villages residents? Maybe the Developer is gifting the new center to us?
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The Amenity Authority Committee (AAC) meets on the Wednesday before the Second Friday of the month at 9:00 a.m. at the Savannah Regional Recreation Center in the Ashley Wilkes Room. Audio recordings of Committee meetings, workshops or public hearings are available for purchase per Florida Statute 119.07 through the District Clerk for $1.00 per CD requested. Residents may also arrange to listen to audio recordings at the District office. Please call 352-751-3939 for requests or information.