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For the year 2004, our total budget is $280,000.  Approximately $30,600 (11%) can be considered discretionary funds.  Of that, $20,828 is allocated, leaving us only $9,772 remaining.  We are looking for direction from every homeowner as to how our remaining funds should be used.  The items listed below are projects and suggestions that have been presented and discussed at past committee and board meetings.  We will base our spending priorities and budget planning on our residents and committee’s feedback.  Your input is welcome.

What do you think?

When answering the following, please make only ONE selection:

1)      Security Budget for 2004 is $99,000; about 35% of our annual budget:

a)      Continue security as it is now with Wackenhut

b)      Continue security as it is now with Wackenhut and spend additional funds to have Palm Beach County Sheriff patrol and ticket speeders (Spending increase)

c)      Cut back hours from Wackenhut and use the funds to supplement security by hiring Palm Beach County Sheriff to patrol and ticket speeders (Less total patrol hours)

2)      Park Playground Budget for 2004 is $4500; about 2% of our annual budget:

a)      Continue to maintain the park with current budget amount

b)      Spend additional funds to improve the park

c)      Reduce the amount of funds spent on the park

3)      Common Grounds along Pheasant Way. Budget for 2004 $11,100 - including golf proceeds.

a)      Continue to maintain what is in place and continue working to improve the landscaping each year

b)      Spend additional funds to improve larger areas of landscaping at a quicker pace

c)      Make no additional changes and only maintain what is there

4)      Should there be a committee that provides fine recommendations to the Board for further action?

a)      Yes

b)      No

5)      FPL Light Poles, Budget for 2004:  $0

a)      Restore the poles to their original finish (No maintenance required)

b)      Re-stain the poles (Maintenance required)

c)      Coat the poles with a colored polymer coating (Maintenance required)

6)      Birchwood Corner, Budget for 2004:  $0

a)      Continue to maintain what is there spending no additional funds

b)      Have curbing put in and replace damaged plantings

c)      Replace plantings as necessary due to damage

7)      Wall Along Military Trail, Budget for 2004:   $0

a)      Repaint to wall (required approximately every 5 years)

b)      Plant a clinging drought tolerant vine (one time planting with periodic maintenance / replacement)

c)      Gravel the approximately 18” between the sidewalk & wall

What is important to you?

Rank the priority you would like to see the following projects worked on.  Rank from 1 to 7, with 1 being the most important to you.

_______Improvements to common grounds landscaping along Pheasant Way

_______Improvements to wall on Military Trail

_______FPL light poles

_______Park improvements

_______Security

_______Birchwood corner

_______Suggestions / Other

Note: this is only a sample survey for you to review, the results have already been tallied. Do not fill out and return this survey.