2024 Ballot – Charter Amendment Voting

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During the 2025 Budget process, the Finance Committee evaluated the Capital Contribution and recommended that the Board of Directors amend the Charter resale assessment language to increase funding for the Capital Account. The Board has approved putting this recommendation to a community vote.

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1.         The first paragraph of Chapter 12.9 of the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for Celebration Residential Properties is amended to read as follows:

Section 12.9   In addition to the other types of Assessments authorized by this Charter, each Owner, regardless of how title is acquired, at the time he or she takes record title to a Unit, shall pay to the Association a one-time Initial Capital Contribution Assessment in an amount equal to the greater of, one (1) year’s Annual Base Assessment for the Unit or one half of a percent (.5%) of the gross sale price of the property.  This amount shall be in addition to, not in lieu of, the annual Base Assessment and any Service Area Assessment levied on the Unit and shall not be considered an advance payment of such assessments. Said Assessment shall be due and collectible from the Owner at the time of transfer of record title of the Unit and may be used to cover the operating expenses and any other expenses which the Association incurs. Notwithstanding anything else contained herein, this one-time Initial Capital Contribution Assessment shall not apply, and shall not be collected, in the following limited circumstances:

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Voting Timeline

  • Polls Open: Monday, October 21, 2024
  • Polls Close: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 5:30 PM

Voting Methods

You can cast your vote using one of the following methods:

  1. Online Voting:
    Log in to Simply Voting using the Elector ID and password mailed to you. If you lose your credentials, contact Town Hall at (407) 566-1200 or via email at TOWNHALL@CIRAMAIL.COM for assistance.
  2. Paper Ballot:
    Submit your ballot by U.S. Mail or place it in the ballot box located at the new resident services location at the Jones Room at Lakeside: 631 Sycamore St, Celebration, FL 34747
    Please note: If you submit both a paper and electronic ballot, only the electronic one will be counted.

Ballot Counting and Results

  • Ballot Submission Deadline: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 5:30 PM
  • Ballots Counted: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, starting at 5:31 PM.
  • Results Published: Results will be available on the Celebration website.

*Ballots received after the deadline will not be counted. You may vote once per unit owned.

For more information, visit our website or contact Town Hall at (407) 566-1200 or via email at TOWNHALL@CIRAMAIL.COM.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

    • What is the 2024 Charter Amendment Vote about? The vote proposes changing the Capital Contribution requirement for new homeowners. Instead of paying just one year of dues at closing, the buyer would pay either one year of dues or one half of a percent of the home’s sale price, whichever is greater. 
    • How will this amendment affect potential buyers? This amendment could result in higher costs for new buyers, especially for higher-priced homes. For example:
      • For a home priced at $200,000, the buyer would pay $1,302.08 because the annual dues exceed the 0.5% calculation.
      • For a home priced at $400,000, the buyer would pay $2,000, an increase of $697.92.
      • For a home priced at $1,000,000, the buyer would pay $5,000, an increase of $3,697.92.
    • What is the average price of homes in Celebration? The 2024 YTD average sale price is approximately $800,000.
    • Do homeowners’ dues currently account for funding the capital improvement fund outside of the current Capital Contribution? Yes, homeowners’ dues accounted for a $685,330 annual contribution in 2024 and is $500,000 in the 2025 proposed budget. The homeowner contribution is in addition to the Capital Contribution from home sales that is approximately $450,000 annually.
    • Is there a cap to the amount that would potentially be paid for by the buyer? No, there currently is no cap in this proposal.
    • Is there a change in how Capital Contribution funds can be spent? No, there is no change in what these funds are to be spent for in the charter. These funds are for capital improvements, new and repaired/replaced amenities in Celebration.
    • How will this affect sales of homes in Celebration?  There is no way to precisely calculate the impact that this proposed change may have on the sale of homes in Celebration.
    • Why is this change necessary according to the board? The increase in the Capital Contribution is intended to fund ongoing repairs and replacements for the community’s aging amenities, avoiding the need to raise annual dues for all residents. This adjustment allows for continued maintenance without putting extra financial pressure on current homeowners.
    • Were other options considered for this charter amendment change? Yes, other options considered and discussed were a larger percentage of sales price, 0.75% or 1.0%, as well as a flat rate of either 18 or 36 months of dues.
    • Did the finance committee support this charter amendment change? Yes, in reviewing the various options, the finance committee supports the language of this charter amendment change.
    • How can I vote? You can vote online through Simply Voting or by submitting a paper ballot by mail or in person at Resident Services located at Lakeside Park, 631 Sycamore St. It is recommended to vote online for ease of tabulation.