[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Do you believe flowers for the roundabouts did not increase this year?
Do you believe labor for mowing the grass did not increase this year?
Do you believe the cost of maintaining the roads in the Villas did not increase this year?
Do you believe the cost of electricity did not increase this year?

Do you believe ANYTHING that the maintenance fee pays for did not increase this year? Because if anything DID increase this year (like electricity increasing $300K) then either the maintenance fee must increase or something that we enjoy now must be dropped.

Hey, I'm all for dropping every street light and being able to see the stars again but I suspect that suggestion would not get very far.

I'm well aware of that I ran a HOA for 3.5 years on the coast, and IF these numbers refect reality or the delta it's worded completely wrong. I still stand behind what I said, if the current solution doesn't fit the budget you change the solution. PLUS They grow their own flowers! The are far more self sufficient that you give them credit for. As for the crew? we changed as we found better bids and kept the runner up in our back pocket. Just like a corporation, once insurance re-up is completed you start reviewing and looking for next year. It's common business practice.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

I'm well aware of that I ran a HOA for 3.5 years on the coast, and IF these numbers refect reality or the delta it's worded completely wrong. I still stand behind what I said, if the current solution doesn't fit the budget you change the solution. PLUS They grow their own flowers! The are far more self sufficient that you give them credit for. As for the crew? we changed as we found better bids and kept the runner up in our back pocket. Just like a corporation, once insurance re-up is completed you start reviewing and looking for next year. It's common business practice.

CDD10 meetings are held monthly. The PWAC spends much of the maintenance fee and they also have monthly meetings. The CDD10 budget workshops were held last month. There recently was an opening for a CDD10 supervisor and other positions will be up for election. Have you considered being part of the solution?

[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

CDD10 meetings are held monthly. The PWAC spends much of the maintenance fee and they also have monthly meetings. The CDD10 budget workshops were held last month. There recently was an opening for a CDD10 supervisor and other positions will be up for election. Have you considered being part of the solution?

for those of us that work for a living AND have been president of a HOA in Florida, sure I considered it for all of 1 second. Trust me it's not the headache I care to have again.

[idlewild]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

You are misunderstanding.

My maintenance fee for FY 24-25 was $621.68
My maintenance fee for FY 25-26 will be $668.31
This is an increase in my maintenance fee of $46.63 compared to last year.

Did you see this, midiwiz? Which is it: a $1500 increase or a $50 increase?

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by idlewild

Did you see this, midiwiz? Which is it: a $1500 increase or a $50 increase?

We'll know when the TRIM notices come out in a couple of weeks.

I'll be happy to win a beer from anyone who wants to be against me.

[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

We'll know when the TRIM notices come out in a couple of weeks.

I'll be happy to win a beer from anyone who wants to be against me.

i talked to them took 30 minutes for someone to know what is going on. Finally they just blamed the poor wording on the lawyers LOL. it's the taxes that are effected not the monthly rip-off bill. They admitted the message was a bit off and it's what the bill should be vs what is. ergo not 1500 ..... they felt a bit stupid.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

i talked to them took 30 minutes for someone to know what is going on. Finally they just blamed the poor wording on the lawyers LOL. it's the taxes that are effected not the monthly rip-off bill. They admitted the message was a bit off and it's what the bill should be vs what is. ergo not 1500 ..... they felt a bit stupid.

Taxes?
Would it not be the maintenance fee?
Why the “rip-off” …….not a happy camper?

[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Taxes?
Would it not be the maintenance fee?
Why the “rip-off” …….not a happy camper?

yes they explained all that type of stuff gets dumped into our tax bill with the county and the county gives them the $$$ for it.

As for the "rip-off" sure, I guess you've never lived in other parts of Florida? We used to pay $6 a month for reclamation water, no matter how much we used. Sewer fee is amazing, never had that one. Either rate I don't complain about the amenities fee, I much like life, pay it so all of you can enjoy what you like.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

yes they explained all that type of stuff gets dumped into our tax bill with the county and the county gives them the $$$ for it.

As for the "rip-off" sure, I guess you've never lived in other parts of Florida? We used to pay $6 a month for reclamation water, no matter how much we used. Sewer fee is amazing, never had that one. Either rate I don't complain about the amenities fee, I much like life, pay it so all of you can enjoy what you like.

Was this all in a van down by the river……

[GoRedSox!]

I received my notice in the mail, and it was worded far better. It’s said my maintenance assessment in 24-25 was $510.61. They are proposing a new assessment for 25-26 of $548.91. They then say the increase is $38.30.

There is a public hearing to discuss on September 4 at 3 pm.

I realize this increase is over 7%, but I am not going to sweat $38.30 over a year. This is a non-issue for me, and I hope for everyone. Good luck to all.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by GoRedSox!

I received my notice in the mail, and it was worded far better. It’s said my maintenance assessment in 24-25 was $510.61. They are proposing a new assessment for 25-26 of $548.91. They then say the increase is $38.30.

There is a public hearing to discuss on September 4 at 3 pm.

I realize this increase is over 7%, but I am not going to sweat $38.30 over a year. This is a non-issue for me, and I hope for everyone. Good luck to all.

As always, the Sky is Falling when issues get to TOTV. A little more than $1 day doesn't seem like a catastrophe.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

As always, the Sky is Falling when issues get to TOTV. A little more than $1 day doesn't seem like a catastrophe.

Yes, but a dime here and a nickel there and pretty soon you're talking about real money..

In 2018 my maintenance fee was $500. It was increased in 2021, 2023, and now 2025 to where it will be $668. Not, "a little more than $1 a day," but more like an increase of $.50/day since I moved here.

$168/year isn't going to keep me from buying good beer but if it was in my pocket I could buy 20 more.

[mtdjed]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Yes, but a dime here and a nickel there and pretty soon you're talking about real money..

In 2018 my maintenance fee was $500. It was increased in 2021, 2023, and now 2025 to where it will be $668. Not, "a little more than $1 a day," but more like an increase of $.50/day since I moved here.

$168/year isn't going to keep me from buying good beer but if it was in my pocket I could buy 20 more.

Seems like this whole thread was much ado about nothing.

[jrref]

The increase isn't that much in the big scheme of things but I'm sure for some on a fixed income, rising costs can be a problem. This whole thing with Seco concerns me because they raised the prices now but what's stopping them from continuing in subsequent years. I think we need to build a very large solar farm on the Polo Grounds and generate our own power.

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by jrref

I'm sure for some on a fixed income, rising costs can be a problem.

Aren’t we all on a fixed income?

It is just that some are fixed higher than others.