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VILLAGIO
VOICE
December 2010
VILLAGIO AT ESTERO, FLORIDA 33928
Vol 4 Number 45
Photo by Eric Stevens
2010 Holiday Season in Full Swing at Villagio
The holiday season has moved into full
swing as a wide variety of activities are
being planned for this holiday season.
WHAT’S INSIDE
President’s Message....................Page 2
Manager’s Report........................Page 3
Nomination Forms Due...............Page 4
Parking Rules..............................Page 8
2011 Approved Budget...............Page 9
Villagio is all decked out with lights and
decorations, the Town Center is a virtual
wonderland of light.
Villagio Club Room with dinner and all the
trimmings. Residents are encouraged to
register for any or all of these events.
On December 13 the Villagio Cookie Exchange takes place in the Club Room. Later
in the week the Children’s Holiday Party is
scheduled for the Cafe Verona with dinner,
crafts, treats and a movie. The adults have
their Holiday Party the next evening in the
On New Year’s Eve residents will ring in
the New Year with live music by the NonRefunables in the Club Room.
See the Calendar of Events or posters at
the mail boxes for more information.
Visit our web site: www.villagio-estero.com
President’s
Message
We are in what many often call the best time of the year. Here at Villagio it means
that a large number of our “snowbirds” have returned, the fall weather has been fantastic. In fact I think this has been one of the nicest fall seasons in my
memory.
The community is all dressed up for the holiday season with thousands of lights illuminating the Villagio entrance, entrance driveway
and Town Center. Many thanks to those who worked so hard to provide us with a very beautiful wonderland.
The 2011 budget is now in place. There will be no increase in the
monthly assessments for the fourth straight year. Your board of directors has worked very hard to maintain a strong budget, control
costs and look for ways to improve operations and save money that does not diminish
the quality of life at Villagio.
Many condominium communities around Southwest Florida are struggling to make
ends meet. They have large overhead costs, large amounts of unpaid assessments from
unit owners and other financial issues. At Villagio we
have been able to work closely with our vendors, keep
costs in check and at the same time provide improved
and expanded services to our residents.
As this year draws to a close I would like to personally thank our staff for an outstanding job in supporting our mission and working closely with the board
of directors. Our property manager, Kathy Boss, has
done an excellent job in keeping the ship moving forward. Her constant attention to
detail has been appreciated. Jessica, Kathy’s administrative assistant, has proven that
she is part of the administrative team by earning her Certified Association Manager
(CAM) designation.
Our maintenance man, John, has worked diligently, keeping everything running and at
the same time making suggestions to improve the way we do things. His work ethic is
very much appreciated. At the same time, Sue, our custodian, Cafe Verona and Boston
Bob’s Tuesday night assistant has done an outstanding job in keeping the community
looking fresh and inviting. Thank you also to Sotero for his hard work assisting John as
they maintain the community.
Villagio Vitality
Raises $398 for AHA
Villagio Vitality will participate in the Lee
County Health Walk on Saturday, December 11 at Centennial Park. The walk gets
underway at 9 a.m. Villagio residents are
invited to come out to the event to support
the Villagio Vitality Team as they walk for
the American Heart Association.
The final drawing for the fund raising efforts by Villagio Vitality took place on
Tuesday, December 1 during Boston Bob’s
Dinner. The actual count of Red and
Candy Cane Foil Chocolate Kisses was 73.
Residents were asked to guess how many
were in the jar.
First Prize, four Hollywood Movie Tickets
went to Donna Kullman (72); second prize,
Jet’s Pizza was won by Alberta Grabowski
(70). A separate raffle was also held with
the Jan Deneweth the winner of a $15
7Eleven at Alico Gift Card.
Total money raised by Villagio Vitality as
of December 1 was $398.00. Dave Horton
contributed a $100 on line crediting Team
Villagio. This way he qualifies for an AHA
tee-shirt (given to contributors of a $100
or more).
Congratulations to Team Villagio for a
great effort in helping the AHA and raising awareness at Villagio.
Important
Telephone Numbers
Management Office
[email protected]
239-949-9650 • 239-949-9670 (fax)
Front Gate: 239/390-0332
Emergency: 239/390-0332
Thanks to the Cafe Verona and Bar Amici staff -- Barb, Rob and Bobbi -- those bright
shining faces that greet us every morning and evening. Their pleasant attitude and
willingness to help make coming to Town Center a joy.
Electricity
Florida Power and Light (FPL)
www.fpl.com • 239/334-7754
On a personal note, I would like to thank the members of our board of directors for their
ongoing support. To Bill Mengel, Frank Aquino, Rick Lavacchi, Bob Frank and Greg Sandora your devotion to the community and the board has not gone unnoticed.
Telephone and Internet (DSL)
CenturyLink (Sprint)
www.centurylink.com
800/339-1811
From Sue and I, we wish you all the happiest of holidays and the best for the coming
new year.
Cable Television & Internet
(Cable)
Comcast
www.comcast.com
239/598-1104
Tom Ferguson, President
Villagio at Estero Condominium Association
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DECEMBER 2010 EVENTS AT VILLAGIO
SUNDAY
TUESDAY
MONDAY
1
WEDNESDAY
1
*Additional information about these events can be
Monday Night
6 p.m.
Cable Channel
95 or
on the bulletin
boards
loBoston
Bob’s
7found
p.m. - on
Movie
Classic
Movie
Eats
cated at the mail boxes and
small pool. FlyersGood
for special
7 p.m.
7 p.m. - Movie
events are posted on the bulletin boards.
5
6-9 p.m.
Make Your Own
Sundae Sunday
7 p.m. - Movie
12
6-9 p.m.
Make Your Own
Sundae Sunday
7 p.m. - Movie
19
6-9 p.m.
Make Your Own
Sundae Sunday
7 p.m. - Movie
Christmas
Caroling
26
6-9 p.m.
Make Your Own
Sundae Sunday
7 p.m. - Movie
6
Monday Night
Classic Movie
7 p.m.
14
6 p.m.
Boston Bob’s
Good Eats
7 p.m. - Movie
21
6 p.m.
Boston Bob’s
Good Eats
7 p.m. - Movie
27
Monday Night
Classic Movie
7 p.m.
7 p.m. - Movie
28
6 p.m.
Boston Bob’s
Good Eats
7 p.m. - Movie
7 p.m. - Movie
9
7 p.m. - Movie
16
7 p.m. - Movie
22
7 p.m. - Movie
SATURDAY
2
15
7 p.m. - Movie
23
7 p.m. - Movie
30
29
7 p.m. - Movie
Activity
Committee
Meeting
FRIDAY
Villagio Board of
Directors Meeting
7 p.m.
Cinema Delfino
8
7
20
Monday Night
Classic Movie
7 p.m.
1
2
6 p.m.
Boston Bob’s Good
Eats
7 p.m. - Movie
13
Cookie Exchange
7 p.m.
Monday Night
Classic Movie
7 p.m.
THURSDAY
7 p.m. - Movie
3
7 p.m.
Family Movie
7:30 p.m.
Card Night
4
9 a.m.
Meet & Greet
7 p.m. - Movie
10
7 p.m.
Family Movie
7:30 p.m.
Card Night
11
8 a.m.
Village Heart
Walk - Centennial
Park
7 p.m. - Movie
17
6 p.m.
Children’s Holiday
Party
7:30 p.m.
Card Night
18
Holiday Dinner
6 p.m.
7 p.m. - Movie
25
24
7 p.m.
Family Movie
7:30 p.m.
Card Night
CHRISTMAS
DAY
31
New Year’s Eve
Party
7 p.m.
Family Movie
30
7 p.m. - Movie
Villagio at Estero Property Manager’s Report
December 2010
• There were two sales during the month
of November. Six leases were approved.
• Now that the hurricane season is over the
mulch has been applied and the property
looks good. A total of 6800 bags of mulch
were used to cover the planting beds. New
plants have been added by Buildings 37
and 38. In January we hope to do two
more buildings.
• Foot path lighting has been reinstalled
east of the mailboxes between the Town
Center and the large pool. These lights
have not been working properly for a very
long time. The new lights are a pleasant
addition to the community. The lights in
the park between the two pools will be
repaired so that all the lights are working.
• I have sent out nine violation letters this
month and all have been complied with.
• The parking permits are working well.
There are a number of people that are not
happy with the system as it is. Several cars
have been towed. We have given ample
warning to all residents and unit owners in
regards to the parking permit issue. Those
that have ignored or not complied with the
system are finding that they really do need
the passes or stickers. Our board president
and I have been meeting with the security
officers and their supervisor to make sure
all orders are being followed. The net
effect of the new parking stickers is the
reduction in cars that are not authorized
to be here.
• Our Christmas decorations are about
complete. I would like to thank all those
who took part in helping make Villagio
look beautiful this holiday season. Many
thanks to Bob Dietz and his landscaping
crew for their work in putting up all the
exterior lights.
• There are quite a few holiday activities
taking
place
this
month. The movies
for the month are
holiday
themed.
Check the listings
for the weekly
movies.
Please
check Channel 95
and your calendars. The Christmas Dinner
on December 18 is short people attending.
At the present time we have 40 people
registered. We need at least 50 for the
caterer to prepare the meal.
• Cafe Verona is now open until 2:30 p.m.
each day. There are quite a few residents
who are coming in for breakfast and lunch.
The Cafe Verona is open daily from 7:30
a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Happy Holidays from the Villagio
Staff!!!!
Kathy Boss, CAM
Property Manager
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2011 Villagio Board Nomination Forms Due December 23
It’s hard to believe that December 23rd is
now just a few short weeks away. For those
of you who want to make a difference and
be a part of the team that is responsible
for making the decisions relating to
Villagio, there is less than
three weeks left in which
to include yourself as a
candidate for the 2011
Board of Directors.
Up to seven board
positions are open. Each
and every owner has a vested interest in
the success of the association and we want
to pro actively encourage everyone to
become a part of the solution. Regardless
if you are a full time or part time resident,
we encourage your interest in participating
on the Villagio Board of Directors and
welcome your notice to run for election.
You should know that section 718.1124
of the Florida statutes that governs
condominiums states that if an association
fails to fill vacancies on the board of
administration sufficient to constitute a
quorum in accordance with the bylaws,
the courts could appoint a receiver to
manage the affairs of the association.
Under such a scenario, the association
would be responsible for the salary of
the receiver, court costs, and attorney’s
fees. The receiver would have all powers
and duties of a duly constituted board of
administration and would serve until the
association fills vacancies on the board
sufficient to constitute
a quorum and the court
relieves the receiver of
the appointment.
The Board of Directors
has
set
Thursday,
February 3, 2011 as the
official date for the annual meeting of the
Association. “At each annual meeting of
the Members, the Association shall hold
the regularly scheduled election for the
Board of Directors.” In accordance with
the Bylaws of Villagio at Estero, “Any
member …who desires to be a candidate
for election to the Board of Directors shall
provide written notice to the Association
no fewer than 40 days before the date of
such scheduled election.”
The Florida Division of Condominium
Associations, Timeshares and Mobile
Homes, has instituted a new educational
requirement as a method of qualifying
to serve on an association board. Newly
elected board members may take a division
approved educational curriculum or state
in writing that he/she has read certain
documents once elected in order to qualify
for board service. A director who fails to
file the written certification or educational
certificate is suspended from service on
the board until he or she complies.
“Within 90 days after being elected or
appointed to the board, each newly elected
or appointed director shall certify in
writing to the secretary of the association
that he or she has read the association’s
declaration of condominium, articles
of incorporation, bylaws, and current
written policies; that he or she will work
to uphold such documents and policies to
the best of his or her ability; and that he
or she will faithfully discharge his or her
fiduciary responsibility to the association’s
members.
In lieu of this written certification, the
newly elected or appointed director
may submit a certificate of satisfactory
completion of the education curriculum
administered by a division-approved
condominium education provider.
A director who fails to timely file the
written certification or educational
certificate is suspended from service on
the board until he or she complies with
this sub-subparagraph. The board may
temporarily fill the vacancy during the
period of suspension. The secretary shall
cause the association to retain a director’s
written certification or educational
certificate for inspection by the members
for 5 years after a director’s election.
Failure to have such written certification
or educational certificate on files does not
affect the validity of any action.”
Any submission from a candidate must be
in the hands of the Association by no later
than close of business on December 23rd.
This written notice can be provided either
by mail, electronically via e-mail or fax, or
in person.
If by mail, it should be sent to:
Villagio at Estero
Condominium Association
20101 Estero Gardens Circle
Unit 101
Estero, FL 33928
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Villagio Elections Set for February 3 Annual Meeting
(Continued from Page 5)
are more than seven applicants, then an
election will be held at the annual meeting
and ballots listing the candidates and any
information sheets will be mailed to all the
unit owners “no fewer than 14 days before
the date of a scheduled election…”
If sent electronically:
E-mail to:
[email protected]
fax to: (239) 949-9670.
In addition to filling out and submitting a
“Notice of Intent to be a Candidate for the
Board of Directors” form, the candidate is
allowed to submit “single sided personal
information sheet no larger than 8-1/2 by
11 inches, which the candidate shall deliver
to the Association no fewer than 35 days
before the election.” The submission of a
candidate’s qualifications and/or platform
for office is optional. Any submission must
be in the hands of the Association by no
later than close of business on December
29, 2010.
As previously mentioned, up to seven board
positions are open for election. If there
Important Dates to Remember:
December 23, 2010
“Notification of Intent to Run” and the new
state required “Condominium Association
Candidate Certification Form” must be
in the hands of the Villagio at Estero
Condominium Association on or before
this date.
December 29, 2010
Candidate’s Resume must be in the hands
of the Villagio at Estero Condominium
Association on or before this date.
Day of the Annual Meeting – Election
of Directors – the exact location of the
annual meeting will be determined at the
December board of directors meeting.
Additional information relative to the
process and Director positions can be found
in section 2 and section 3 of the Bylaws
of the Villagio at Estero Condominium
Association. A copy of the Bylaws can
also be downloaded from the password
protected “Residents Only” section of the
Villagio web site (www.villagio-estero.
com).
If you have any questions about the process
or positions, please contact Bill Mengel via
email at [email protected] or by
phone at (317) 416-7809.
February 3, 2011
December Cafe Verona Specials
50
¢
Assorted Bagels
EACH
Try our new Lunch Menu
Now Open Daily
7:30 a.m. to
2:30 p.m.
We now serve lunch from
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
All Sandwiches are just
$2.50 including your
choice of potato salad
or chips and a soda.
¢
5
2
Panini Sandwich
2
Your choice of turkey, roast beef,
ham or pastrami
$
50
Includes potato chips or potato salad,
and a soda
Delicious, Fresh Brewed
Coffee
5
Lee County Sheriff’s Department Fraud Alert
10 Popular Holiday Scams
Just as you are hitting the malls
and cybermalls looking for the
ideal gift for that someone special
this holiday season, be assured
that con-artists are looking for
ways to rip you off. To avoid
becoming a victim, The Lee
County Sheriff’s Office encourages you to
familiarize yourself with these ten most
popular holiday scams:
1. Craigslist and eBay – Does the deal
sound to good to be true? If it does, it
probably is. Buy only from reputable
sellers.
2. Charity Phishing – Before donating
to charities check them out on www.give.
org; www.charitynavigator.org; or www.
bbb.org. You can also contact the Sheriff’s
Office Fraud Line at 477-1242.
3. Fake Invoices – Cybercriminals
often send fake invoices and delivery
notifications that appear to be from FedEx,
UPS or the United States Postal Service.
To confirm authenticity contact the phone
number listed on the official web site of
the delivery agency.
4. Holiday e-cards – Beware of clicking
on a holiday e-card from someone you
don’t know; it could deliver malware,
spyware or pop-ups.
5. E-mail Banking Scam – Cybercriminals
trick consumers into divulging
their bank details by sending
official looking e-mails. They
may allude to purchases being
made using your accounts. Don’t
respond to these e-mails, instead
contact your bank directly.
6. Employment Scams – Be careful when
responding to or accepting a job offer
via the internet. Do not give personal
information or accept a check that
requires you to wire funds as part of your
job “assignment”.
7. Credit Card – The use of credit and
debit cards increases during the holiday
season; keep track of your cards and
your purchases. Check your statements
carefully.
8. Out of Sight Out of Mind – Use
common sense when shopping. Put your
purchases in the trunk of your car and
limit the amount of cash you carry.
9. Pickpocketing – Purse snatchings and
pocket pickings still happen. Crowded malls
and distractions of the holiday season give
thieves the perfect opportunity to work
their trade. Men should carry their wallet
in the front pocket and ladies should keep
their purse closed and in sight.
10. Fake Travel Sites – These sites
offer amazing holiday deals on vacation
rentals or hotels to lure you into providing
personal information that can be used to
steal your identity or access your bank
account. Beware of sites that require you
to pay up front or do not provide a phone
number.
Don’t let the warmth of the season
cloud your judgment. Be careful and
Be safe. To report a fraud or scam
contact the Lee County Sheriff’s
Office Fraud Line at 239-477-1242.
Villagio Holiday Party Set for December 18,
New Years Eve Party on December 31
The holiday season is in full swing at Villagio. The first of two major events takes
place on December 18 when the Villagio Holiday Party takes place in the Club
Room.
vegetable medley, salad, roll and dessert.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m.
Sign up and prepay in Villagio Property
Management Office. Cost is $15 per person.
The party features complete holiday dinner
with beef tenderloin, red skin potatoes,
Please sign up in advance so that the caterer can prepare enough food for those
attending.
On Friday, December 31 the Villagio New
Year’s Eve party will take place in the Club
Room. The Non-Refunables band will play
from 9 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $5 per
person.
Those attending the New Year’s Eve Party
are asked to bring a snack to share. You
should also bring your own favorite adult
beverage. Soda and coffee will be provided.
The $5 fee is to help offset the cost of the
band. Please sign up in the Villagio Property Management Office.
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Updated Villagio Parking Rules
Effective October 1, 2010 enforcement of Villagio’s parking policy went into effect. There have been some questions about the
parking permit, who needs to have one and what happens if you don’t have one affixed to your vehicle. Below is a brief description
of some of the frequently asked questions regarding the Parking Permit and access procedures for Villagio.
Who needs a Parking Permit?
All residents of Villagio should have a Parking Permit affixed to their rear bumper or rear window. Where on the back does not
matter as long as it visible to the security guard and wrecker driver. If you are living at Villagio and have
a lease or are a unit owner you can receive a Parking Permit. Non-residents need to get apply for a day
pass from either the security guard or from the Villagio Property Management Office. The day pass is
good for up to three days. For longer stays a different pass needs to be affixed to the vehicle.
Is there a fee?
There is no fee for the Parking Permit. It is availPARKING PASS
able at the Villagio Property Management Office.
You need to be a unit owner or tenant to receive a
VISITOR’S NAME
pass.
LICENSE TAG #
Why a Parking Permit?
RESIDENT’S NAME
Over the past several years there have been a large
BUILDING NUMBER
UNIT NUMBER
number of vehicles in the community that cannot
be identified as belonging to a resident. With the
ARRIVAL DATE
ARRIVAL TIME
issuance of a Parking Permit those vehicles that
DEPARTURE DATE
DEPARTURE TIME
do not one can be easily identified and removed
OFFICER’S NAME
from the property. It will cost as much as $250 to
retrieve a vehicle from the towing company once it have been removed from
the property. The towing company makes regular rounds of the community looking for parking violations.
What about gate access?
Because this is a gated community, access is restricted to residents, guests and service companies. The Villagio Property Management Office will not allow access to someone coming to your home. If you are not home, those visitors will need to come back at a
later time. If you will not be home and need to make special arrangements for someone to gain access you can contact the office and
make arrangements for access. The security guards are instructed to call you every time you have a guest to make certain that you
are aware they are arriving. If you are not home, the guards will turn your visitors away. A drivers license or photo ID are re-quired
to enter the property. ID is required for all visitors entering the community. If you like you
can pre-call the front gate and leave the name of your guest. This will speed up access. Your
guest will still need to provide a photo ID to gain access.
Then there is trespassing
There has been a great deal of tailgating to gain access to the community. If your guests insist
on tailgating to gain access to the community you should let them know that the property
management considers those persons to be trespassing on private property. Through an agreement with the Lee County Sheriff’s Department the guards and staff have been authorized to
call the Sheriff’s Department to have your guest removed for trespassing. The first call results
in a verbal warning from the officer, the second occurrence results in the person being taken to
jail.
Are passes always required?
Yes, there should be no reason for some- one not to have a pass for being on the property. Failure to do so will result in the vehicle being towed.
Parking in neighbors driveways
This practice is also being reviewed. As the “snowbirds” return many of the driveways that have
been unused over the last five or six months will not be used. If you or your guest is parked in
your neighbors driveway it will be towed. There will not be a first warning. Many times residents open their garage doors only to find a strange vehicle parked in the driveway. A call to
the Villagio Property Management Office will get the towing company to come and remove the
vehicle.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the parking policy or Parking Sticker please contact the Villagio Property Management Office at
239/949-9650. They will be more than happy to explain any and all policies regarding parking at Villagio.
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As a unit owner please make certain that your tenants know that
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Villagio at Estero Condominium Association, Inc.
514 Units
2010 Approved Budget
for the Period of January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011
2010
2011
Approved
Budget
$ 2,140,296.00
$
$
$
$
Approved
Budget
2,140,287.00
20,000.00
800.00
$
$
$
$
1,000.00
6,000.00
3,000.00
$
2,171,087.00
$ 2,186,796.00
$
354.54
Expenses
Management Fees
$
On-Site Staff Cost (other than Activities)
$
Office Expense
$
Legal
$
Security
$
Structural Engineering
$
Annual Division Fees
$
Corporate Filing Fee
$
Licenses & Permits
$
Accounting CPA/Tax Prep
$
Activities Cost
$
Employees In House
$
Amenities Center Supplies
$
Interest Expense
$
Amenities Center Supplies
$
Town Center Events
$
Pool Contract
$
Pool & Spa Maintenance
$
Tennis/Workout Equip
$
Package Insurance
$
Electricity
$
Water & Sewer
$
Cable TV
$
Telephone
$
Gas
$
Refuse Removal
$
Building Maintenance & Repair
$
Plumbing Repairs
$
Maintenance equip/supplies
$
Workout equipment
$
Security/equip & installation
$
Water Damage Repair 26-103
$
Hurricane Wilma Expense
$
Gate Expense
$
Street Light Repairs
$
Fire Extinguishers Insp/Replacement $
Janitorial Contract/Supplies
$
Pest Control Interior
$
Pest Control Exterior
$
Landscape Contract
$
Landscape suppl./plants/shrubs/sod $
Mulch
$
Tree Trimming
$
Tree Replacement
$
Misc. Landscaping Expense
$
Irrigation Maintenance & Repair
$
Lake Maintenance
$
Contingency
$
Total Operating Expense
$
Common Expenses w/o Reserves $
Reserves
$
Common Expenses w/ Reserves
$
33,924.00
155,000.00
32,000.00
40,000.00
125,000.00
3,000.00
1,000.00
100.00
2,000.00
5,500.00
45,000.00
5,000.00
3,000.00
6,000.00
16,600.00
15,000.00
2,500.00
405,000.00
160,000.00
245,000.00
220,000.00
11,000.00
50,000.00
25,000.00
3,000.00
12,000.00
15,000.00
10,000.00
3,000.00
16,000.00
3,000.00
31,000.00
165,000.00
15,300.00
25,000.00
12,000.00
10,300.00
4,700.00
11,000.00
16,000.00
28,000.00
1,986,924.00
1,986,924.00
184,163.00
2,171,087.00
$
33,924.00
$
165,000.00
$
32,000.00
$
40,000.00
$
165,000.00
$
3,000.00
$
2,056.00
$
100.00
$
2,000.00
$
7,000.00
$
8,000.00
$
55,000.00
$
15,000.00
$
7,000.00
$
16,600.00
$
15,000.00
$
3,000.00
$
420,000.00
$
140,000.00
$
235,000.00
$
232,000.00
$
11,000.00
$
45,000.00
$
35,000.00
$
3,000.00
$
15,000.00
$
2,500.00
$
5,000.00
$
10,000.00
$
3,000.00
$
16,500.00
$
4,800.00
$
20,000.00
$
165,000.00
$
23,000.00
$
25,000.00
$
12,000.00
$
10,300.00
$
13,000.00
$
11,000.00
$
18,000.00
$
32,500.00
$ 2,077,280.00
$ 2,077,280.00
$
109,534.83
$ 2,186,814.83
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
5.50
26.75
5.19
6.49
26.75
0.49
0.33
0.02
0.32
1.13
1.30
8.92
2.43
1.13
2.69
2.43
0.49
68.09
22.70
38.10
37.61
1.78
7.30
5.67
0.49
2.43
0.41
0.81
1.62
0.49
2.68
0.78
3.24
26.75
3.73
4.05
1.95
1.67
2.11
1.78
2.92
5.27
336.78
$
$
17.76
354.54
Income
Operating Assessment
I-75 Property Sale
Application Fees
Late Fees/Owner Interest
Ins claim-Bldg 1-Fire
Previous Year Carry-Over
Gate Income
Café Income
Misc. Income/Club
Special Assessment income
Total Income
$
$
20,000.00
1,500.00
$
$
$
4,000.00
18,000.00
3,000.00
2011
Monthly
$
347.00
2011 Budget
Adopted by Board
The Villagio at Estero Condominium Association’s Board of Directors adopted the
2011 operating budget at their December
2 meeting. The adoption of the budget
brings with it a fourth year without a raise
in the monthly assessments. On this page
and next you will find the budget, reserve
budget and monthly assessment schedule.
A few highlights of this year’s budget includes the implementation of full time
security at the front gate. Through a significant change in pricing a full time guard
program has been put in place. This means
that tailgating, unauthorized access and
unwanted vehicles will be monitored on a
24 hour basis.
Additional funds have been placed in the
operation of the Cafe Verona and Bar Amici. This allows the Cafe to be open from 7
a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.
Dollars have been better allocated to provide more landscaping upgrades over the
course of the year. One of the issues that
is being faced is the aging of the sprinkler
system, controllers and pumps. These
items will soon need to be replaced. The
budget takes these likelihoods under consideration.
Due to the success of summer activities,
additional money has been allocated to
provide for more events during the summer months.
The improvement of the Association’s collection procedures has also allowed for the
expansion of spending in certain areas.
With the new assignment of rents, collection on foreclosed properties and the
aggressive approach taken to insure collections has also helped enhance not only
the cash flow for the Association but has
reduced the amount of accounts receivable
due to the Association.
The new budget keeps the $347 monthly
assessment in place for 2011. As long
as costs are kept in check the board continues to take steps to insure that funds
collected are allocated to the needs of the
community.
30
8
20
5
15
7
20
1
24
8
14
0
9
1
14
1
1,500,000.00
500,000.00
220,000.00
60,000.00
50,000.00
25,000.00
55,000.00
41,888.00
$ 2,451,888.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
ESTIMATED
REPLACE
COST
194,445.00
261,996.00
42,995.00
61,379.00
17,116.00
19,372.00
6,543.00
43,746.00
$ 647,592.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
ESTIMATED
FUND BAL
1/2/15
54,398.13
29,750.50
12,643.21
3,653.78
5,628.00
3,461.21
$ 109,534.83
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
FULL
FUNDING
2011
Annually
Operating & Reserve Assessment $ 4,163.98
Total Assessment Due $ 4,163.98
Approved Budget
Quarterly
$ 1,041.00
$ 1,041.00
Monthly
$ 347.00
$ 347.00
Approved Budget
January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011
Full Funding of Reserves as required by Florida Statute
Waving of reserves, in whole or part or allowing alternative uses of existing reserves may result in Unit Owner
liability for payment of unanticipated special assessments regarding those items
TOTALS
ROOFS
PAINTING
PAVING
SEAL COATING
POOL/JACUZZI COATINGS
POOL PUMPS HEATERS ETC
PAVERS
DEFERRED MAINTENANCE
DESCRIPTION
TOTAL
ESTIMATED
ESTIMATED REMAINING
USEFUL LIFE USEFUL LIFE
SCHEDULE OF RESERVES FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND DEFERRED MAINTENANCE
FOR THE PERIOD: JANUARY 1, 2011 - DECEMBER 31, 2011
VILLAGIO AT ESTERO CONDO ASSOCIATION, INC.
Villagio Cruise 2011
February 6-13, 2011
Enjoy travel aboard the Ruby Princess sailing from Fort Lauderdale on
February 6 returning on February 13 with visits to Princess Cay, Grand
Turk, St. Thomas and St. Maarten during the seven-day cruise. Residents and friends of Villagio are invited to participate in this Caribbean adventure.
Villagio Cruise Schedule
Day
Port
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Princess Cays, Bahamas
At Sea
St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos
At Sea
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Category
DD
BD
Description
Ocean View
Balcony
Rate
$ 999
$1099
For More Information
Call Bill
Cruise Travel Outlet
1-800-498-7245
[email protected]
On-Board Credit
$75 per Cabin
Arrival
Departure
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
4:00 PM
10:00 AM
7:00 AM
1:00 PM
6:00 PM
4:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 AM
Deposit should be made by
June 14th in order to guarantee this group rate
Call today to reserve your place on
the second annual Villagio at Estero Caribbean Cruise. Enjoy great
food, fellowship and adventure as
you travel to some of the world’s
most beautiful islands. The trip is
sponsored by the Villagio at Estero
Activities Committee. Contact Bill
at the Cruise Travel Outlet if you
have any questions.
Cafe Verona Menu
2
$
50
With your choice of potato
salad or chips, pickle and soda
• Hot Dog
• Cheeseburger
• Panini Sandwich
Roast Beef, Pastrami
or Turkey
• Chicken Salad
• Tuna Salad
• Pulled Pork
• Grilled Cheese
• BLT Sandwich
• Philly Steak
Bring your friends and enjoy a sandwich
on the patio, or get an order to go and
head for the pool. (Remember food and
beverages must be kept 4 feet from the
edge of the pool)
Serving Daily from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Lunch begins at 11:00 am.
Evening menu begins at 6 p.m.
Coffee - Always 25¢ a cup. Bring your
favorite cup and help the environment