Dear Inspiration Homeowner,

Please accept our sincere apology for causing confusion and concern over the semi-annual assessment billing and budget revision that was reflected on the upcoming Board Meeting Agenda. These are two important issues the Board must address and vote on at the Board meeting next week. Unfortunately, the Agenda was received prior to this communication, which hopefully will provide clarification.

After the annual dues were set initially, the HOA entered into an agreement with the City of Wylie to provide fire and emergency medical services (Fire/EMS) to Inspiration. A partnership with the Wylie NE SUD (Utility District) was also established in lieu of increasing dues to bill the excess costs. For the past eight years, the Utility District has billed and collected these funds on behalf of the Association. For this service, the homeowners were charged $1 per month to cover the cost of the billing process, which included staffing and direct communication with homeowners.

This year, the City of Wylie increased the Association’s Fire/EMS service cost by 38%. To address this increase in the 2023 budget, the Board approved a 10% increase in annual dues and requested the Utility District increase the monthly billing to $45 per month beginning January 1, 2023. As the Inspiration community has grown, this has become a larger burden for the Utility District. As a result, the Utility District recently voted to not bill the increase beginning in January of this year, and in addition, will cease billing services after June 2023.

Since the billing affects the Association budget, the Board of Directors will be voting next week on whether to amend the 2023 budget and incorporate the service costs into the annual assessment. If approved, it will provide an opportunity to streamline the billing process overall and eliminate confusion.

Overall, there is no cost difference for homeowners on an annual basis. Homeowner’s will save approximately $12 annually and be provided a simpler way to make payments.

If the vote passes, effective July 1st, homeowners will no longer be billed $28.50 on their monthly water bill. This was due to increase to $46.50 in January. We realize this change in timing presents a burden on homeowners. Unfortunately, due to the increase in Fire/EMS service by the City of Wylie and the Utility District decision on billing, the Association must revise the 2023 budget and consider increasing the July billing of semi-annual dues. We appreciate your patience and support as we work together toward this challenge.

Effective January 2024, the annual assessments would be adjusted to include the previous Utility District billing less the fee. Dues will continue to be billed semi-annually and homeowners may elect to set up their account to pay monthly if desired.

Yes, the Board of Directors and Advisory Committee have created a sub-committee to address these costs with the City of Wylie prior to their 2024 budget. We will keep you informed as to the progress.

We hope these changes will allow us to streamline operations for the future. We appreciate your understanding as the Board of Directors works to better improve the billing process and provide efficiencies for our homeowners. If you should have any questions, please reach out to the Association Team at

InspirationTX@ccmcnet.com.

Sincerely,

The Inspiration Board of Directors