Thank You for participating in the CDD Meetings Poll.
Currently CDD meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of every month@ 1:00pm @ Waterstone II Clubhouse. Do you think that moving these meetings to a different time or day would encourage more community participation?
Current Results: Yes=27 No=0
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CDD Bond Refinancing (Advanced Refunding)
Thank You for participating in the CDD Bond Refinancing Poll.
The current 2002 CDD bonds are under consideration for advanced refunding (refinancing).The proposed savings are estimated at $826,000.How do you feel those savings should be used?
Current Results as of 7-22-07 10:00pm:
42=Apply the Savings to Lower the CDD Assessments
19=Use the Savings to Fund Capital Projects/Improvements within Waterstone
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The current 2002 CDD bonds are under consideration for advanced refunding (refinancing).The proposed savings are estimated at $826,000.How do you feel those savings should be used?
Current Results as of 7-22-07 10:00pm:
42=Apply the Savings to Lower the CDD Assessments
19=Use the Savings to Fund Capital Projects/Improvements within Waterstone
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Green Space Vs Storage?
Thank You for participating in the Green Space Vs Storage Poll.
Would you like to see specified CDD Common Area/Green Space used for Storage of Boats, Trailers, Campers etc...?
Current Results: No=50 Yes =15
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Would you like to see specified CDD Common Area/Green Space used for Storage of Boats, Trailers, Campers etc...?
Current Results: No=50 Yes =15
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Waterstone Trash Schedule
Thank You for participating in the Waterstone Trash Schedule Pole.
Our current garbage, trash & recycling schedule provides for pickup service 4 days a week in 12 communities and 3 days per week in the other 4 communities.Garbage-Monday, Trash-Tuesday, Recycling-Wednesday, Garbage-Thursday We have garbage, trash or recycling outside our communities 3-5 days per week.Our previous schedule combined all pick-ups within 2 days. Would you support a request for the City for a new schedule to combine all pick-ups within 2 days?
Current Results: Yes=37 No=7
Our current garbage, trash & recycling schedule provides for pickup service 4 days a week in 12 communities and 3 days per week in the other 4 communities.Garbage-Monday, Trash-Tuesday, Recycling-Wednesday, Garbage-Thursday We have garbage, trash or recycling outside our communities 3-5 days per week.Our previous schedule combined all pick-ups within 2 days. Would you support a request for the City for a new schedule to combine all pick-ups within 2 days?
Current Results: Yes=37 No=7
As a result City of Homestead Public Works has listened to our concerns and have stated that they will be working on the schedule to combine all pick-ups within 2-3 days.
Citizens Unite To Limit Property Taxes!
In order to address effectively the problem of rising property taxes in the City of Homestead, a group of citizens is forming a committee of electors to amend the City of Homestead Charter to limit ad valorem tax increases to 8% percent above/over the roll back rate, unless a higher rate is approved by the voters of the City Homestead.We will also be forming a political committee to support this initiative, and are open to discussion of other changes that will protect residents from future financial burdens.
The benefits of limiting the rate of increase of property taxes, goes far beyond the simple enjoyment of more of your own money in your pocket. Limiting government spending slows inflation, helping to preserve the value of savings and retirement funds. It also forces lawmakers to exercise responsibility and oversight while planning for the future, as errors cannot be covered by simply raising taxes. A cap on tax increases also keeps a government financial crisis from becoming your financial crisis as they tap your pocket to cover the city's shortfalls. Furthermore you can free yourself from being a one issue tax voter when selecting candidates for political office. Lower taxes also increase property values, again putting more money in your pocket, and making housing more affordable for all citizens and also creating an ownership society where we all have more of a stake in our city.
For more information on joining the committee of electors, or to help with this effort, please call me at 305 246 2125,or email me brianforhomestead@gmail.com
Brian L. Judge