[jayerose]

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I need to look for the paperwork when I purchased the house but I remember the amenity fee being about $165.

The following is the bill I got for the period of 2 Jul to 5 Aug:

Water base 9.70
Water use 10.40
Irrigation base 8.97
Irrigation use 47.02
Sewer base 17.24
Sewer use 19.95
Amenity fee - August 313.55
Sanitation - August 37.51
PO STN FEE $190

total of 655.35
balance forward 371.38
amount due 283.97

So I am guessing that 371.38 is credit that I paid at time of sale.

My questions are what is PO STN FEE and is the Irrigation use a set price?

Is there a way to lower the irrigation use?

thank you!!

[Dgizzi]

Originally Posted by jayerose

:

I need to look for the paperwork when I purchased the house but I remember the amenity fee being about $165.

The following is the bill I got for the period of 2 Jul to 5 Aug:

Water base 9.70
Water use 10.40
Irrigation base 8.97
Irrigation use 47.02
Sewer base 17.24
Sewer use 19.95
Amenity fee - August 313.55
Sanitation - August 37.51
PO STN FEE $190

total of 655.35
balance forward 371.38
amount due 283.97

So I am guessing that 371.38 is credit that I paid at time of sale.

My questions are what is PO STN FEE and is the Irrigation use a set price?

Is there a way to lower the irrigation use?

thank you!!

Hi why is your amenity fee $313.00? Mine is $162.00?

[Dgizzi]

Originally Posted by Dgizzi

Hi why is your amenity fee $313.00? Mine is $162.00?

Irrigation use is your sprinkler system. Check to see how ,any days is runs and for how long each day?

[davem4616]

Originally Posted by Dgizzi

Irrigation use is your sprinkler system. Check to see how ,any days is runs and for how long each day?

exactly, your sprinklers have to be running way too often and for too long...the 'irrigation use' amount should be about half that amount

my first one was a shocker too....I thought it was all water charges, until I realized the amenity fee was in it

[Stu from NYC]

The PO charge is for the privilege of having to walk/ride a half mile or so to get your mail since no mailboxes by our homes.

[jayerose]

the mailboxes are $190 a month?

[Bass56]

Go pay your bill in person and they will explain everything.
As for irrigation, ask a neighbor to show you how to use your timer box.

[Villageswimmer]

Is it possible everything was doubled? I have no idea what the PO fee is.
They’re very helpful In explaining everything if you give them a call at the phone number on the bill.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

The PO charge is for the privilege of having to walk/ride a half mile or so to get your mail since no mailboxes by our homes.

The mail STATIONS are air conditioned and that is a huge plus for those of us who receive prescription medication in the mail.

[gatorbill1]

Looks like your amenity fee was for 2 months and your sprinklers must be running every day or for longer than needed time. Just need to water twice a week, and only when we don't get rain every day like now in rainy season.. There are numerous threads here about watering if you search for them. My sprinklers have been off for 2 months. Can't get away from base cost.

[jayerose]

thank you, everyone...you are all a very helpful bunch!

[Debfrommaine]

My first bill was pro-rated and I called the phone number on the bill and they explained it.......following month it leveled out.

[oldtimes]

Originally Posted by jayerose

the mailboxes are $190 a month?

I believe the post office fee is a one time charge

[tvbound]

Originally Posted by oldtimes

I believe the post office fee is a one time charge

As a future resident, that's a relief to hear.

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by jayerose

the mailboxes are $190 a month?

One time fee and make sure you got 3 keys.