Dear River Bluffs Owners:
Yard Nique has recently brought to our attention that the volume of pine straw needed for individual homes is too high to sustain their monthly maintenance contract costs as in previous years ($80 per month per home). Over time, the average amount of pine straw needed per lot has steadily increased as the community has grown. Premier Management and River Bluffs Development have been working with Yardnique to re-negotiate the landscaping contract to obtain a lower monthly maintenance rate, while separating pine straw applications which will be billed separately.
The initial estimate for one full pine straw application on the homes is approximately $35,000+. After incorporating the cost for two full pine straw applications for the year, and the new lower monthly landscape maintenance cost, we found that the cost would be $100.66 per home per month. After reviewing the cost with the development team, a decision was reached to reduce this application of pine straw currently being applied in order to fit the Association’s budget and current assessment rate. This was the best alternative as the last pine straw application was in November and is still rather thick, and has retained its color. We will continue to keep an eye on the budget, and as we approach 2020 we will do a cost analysis to determine the amount of pine straw needed at each home and related expense.
We appreciate everyone’s understanding in this situation.
Thank you,
Neighborhoods at River Bluffs Association