What do assessments pay for?

Do you know how your money is spent in a planned community?
Your Homeowner Association is a Non-Profit Corporation.
However, an Association is many time subject to the same expenses as any other business entity.
Here is a brief list of how your annual payment contributes to the community:

Grounds keeping maintenance (lawn service) of common area owned by the Association
Snow removal - mailbox clearing (optional)
City streets are maintained by the City of CDA
Electricity for common area lighting, and irrigation timers
Irrigation costs to water your community lawn areas
Maintenance & repair of common area irrigation
Maintenance & pruning of the common trees
Repair & maintenance of the community monuments, perimeter common area fencing
Property taxes common land
Bookkeeping, administrative costs & tax preparation
State taxes for Non-Profit Communities
Rules enforcement
Community Meetings & Venue reservation
Liability & Director's Insurance
Collection costs of delinquent dues
Contributions to the community's savings account for unexpected/capital expenses

Homeowner dues are an essential part in maintaining your property value. When assessments are not paid, this creates a decline in services and a financial hardship on the Association's ability to maintain the community assets.