[DDoug]

Well it looks like Sumter county is reducing our millage rate,if I got accurate info. So with the increase of the number of villagers they have more coming in than what they need. So if a governmental agency can do that why can't the districts in The Villages figure a way to reduce the amenity fee charged. Just a question and an observation. I know they are two different animals.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by DDoug

Well it looks like Sumter county is reducing our millage rate,if I got accurate info. So with the increase of the number of villagers they have more coming in than what they need. So if a governmental agency can do that why can't the districts in The Villages figure a way to reduce the amenity fee charged. Just a question and an observation. I know they are two different animals.

Well we'll see. Someone is bound to say that Sumter county is controlled by the Morses. If so, good job!

[rubicon]

In many areas of the country once a person reaches 65 they become exempt from paying school taxes. I wish it was that way in Sumter County

[RickeyD]

We are the cow's that Sumter County milks. Senior exemption ! Fat chance...

[champion6]

Originally Posted by rubicon

In many areas of the country once a person reaches 65 they become exempt from paying school taxes. I wish it was that way in Sumter County

Really?!? I've never heard of this before ... at least not the places I have lived. Wow!

[zcaveman]

Five responses and no one mentioned the AMENITIES part of Ddoug's question.

My answer is that the tax rate has nothing to do with the amenities fees. The amenity fees are paid by the villages living in the villages to pay for the activities that we love to do. What does that have to do with the tax base of Sumter county?

Z

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by zcaveman

Five responses and no one mentioned the AMENITIES part of Ddoug's question.

My answer is that the tax rate has nothing to do with the amenities fees. The amenity fees are paid by the villages living in the villages to pay for the activities that we love to do. What does that have to do with the tax base of Sumter county?

Z

And the amenities fees are also used to pay the developer's lawyers in the IRS investigation, thereby trying to protect the developer's bottom line.

[mickey100]

Originally Posted by janmcn

And the amenities fees are also used to pay the developer's lawyers in the IRS investigation, thereby trying to protect the developer's bottom line.

Exactly. I wouldn't be expecting the amenity fees to go down any time soon.

[villages07]

As has been stated, amenity fees have nothing to do with property taxes.



As the Villages expands with new homes, new amenities are being added so one would expect the fee to remain somewhat stable as supply of homes increases with number of amenities.



In the case of Sumter county, 3,000 new residences equals a nice boost in tax revenue, probably more than needed to provide comparable county services, so, they can roll back the millage rate. Once the Villages quits selling new homes, the millage rate rollbacks may cease.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by villages07

As has been stated, amenity fees have nothing to do with property taxes.



As the Villages expands with new homes, new amenities are being added so one would expect the fee to remain somewhat stable as supply of homes increases with number of amenities.



In the case of Sumter county, 3,000 new residences equals a nice boost in tax revenue, probably more than needed to provide comparable county services, so, they can roll back the millage rate. Once the Villages quits selling new homes, the millage rate rollbacks may cease.

villages 07: I take the opposite view. As population grows demands will increase and so will amenities.

[rubicon]

Property taxes vis a vis amenities. To my way of thinking The Villages applies the euphemism "amenities" which are really taxes and as history has taught us in the long run taxes only go up and are expanded to cover things no one ever intended or wanted

[llaran]

the millage went down but the assement went up.

[DDoug]

People really don't read posts and understand what is being said. I know there is no connection to taxes and amenity fees. What was trying to say was if a governmental operation can reduce taxes and still operate effectively why can't a private city ,as we are referred to, do the same. One the gates should be removed they do nothing for security only cost money. They only give a false impression of a gated community. One gate in particular is 466 and Morse Blvd. Traffic backs up there some times to 466 with traffic headed east. I gues what ever.

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by DDoug

People really don't read posts and understand what is being said. I know there is no connection to taxes and amenity fees. What was trying to say was if a governmental operation can reduce taxes and still operate effectively why can't a private city ,as we are referred to, do the same. One the gates should be removed they do nothing for security only cost money. They only give a false impression of a gated community. One gate in particular is 466 and Morse Blvd. Traffic backs up there some times to 466 with traffic headed east. I gues what ever.

Have you taken your concerns and questions to your local district meeting? Perhaps there would be better answers than on a chat room forum.

[JoMar]

I have no issue with amenity fee since I use the amenities and enjoy what they provide, even if it's sitting by the water and reflecting on how fortunate it is to be in this place.