1. Northville Colony Estates 3,4,5
Justification for a Dues Increase
in 2018

2. Where We Are Now One of the lowest HOA fees in Northville
Very nominal increase in the last 20 years
$65 in 1998
$100 in 2015
It is becoming difficult to be happy on a small budget 

3. Where We Are Now Work in the Commons: Lawn Cuttings: Fertilizing:
Dead trees and stump removal
New plantings
Lawn Cuttings:
We are at a less than ideal 16 cuts for the whole year
We want this to be at 24 cuts
Fertilizing:
We don’t right now
This will help with creating healthy greenery

4. Where We Are Now Detention Basin: Islands:
We need to avoid stagnant water
Regularly dredging, more plantings and rock fluffing is recommended
Islands:
Many of our plantings are close to 30 years old
Need an ISLANDS PROJECT
Need regular maintenance to keep them spruced up

5. How Does This Benefit US
Create a pleasant neighborhood we all are proud to call HOME
Better maintenance of grounds and islands
Protect our investment in the community
Positive Impact on home values

6. What We Want To Do - Proposal
Increase in Annual Spend in 4 Line Items
Grounds From $8,500 To $12,000
Islands From $3,000 To $6,000
Detention Basin From $1,795 To $5,000
Lawn Cuts From $9,600 To $14,400

7. What We Want To Do - Proposal
We have 317 households
Generate $14,505 in annual Income
Equates to $45.75 per household

8. Change in ByLaws Article X -- Dues
Current wording
The dues for membership in the Association shall be assessed against Northville Colony Estates Subdivision Number 3, 4, and 5 owners at the rate of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars per year per lot. Dues shall be billed by January 15, and payable annually prior to February 15. Such dues shall constitute active membership for that year and shall be deemed the annual assessment as referred to in the Building and Use Restrictions.
Payments received after March 1, are considered late and a $ penalty will be assessed. Such assessment will be part of the annual assessment as referred to in the Building and Use Restrictions.

9. Change in ByLaws Article X -- Dues
Proposed Wording
The dues for membership in the Association shall be assessed against Northville Colony Estates Subdivision Number 3, 4, and 5 owners at the rate of One Hundred Forty Five ($145.00) Dollars per year per lot. Dues shall be billed by January 15, and payable annually prior to February 15. Such dues shall constitute active membership for that year and shall be deemed the annual assessment as referred to in the Building and Use Restrictions.
Payments received after March 1 are considered late and a $ penalty will be assessed. Such assessment will be part of the annual assessment as referred to in the Building and Use Restrictions.

10. What is Next Vote YES in the Fall meeting on Sept 27
Increase our dues from $100/yr to $145/yr starting in 2018