Politics & Government
Farmington Woods Improvements Rejected
Two projects — golf course irrigation system replacement and clubhouse renovations that would have cost $4 million — were emphatically voted down by residents Thursday night.
Farmington Woods residents soundly rejected two proposals that would have meant tax increases in a vote Thursday night.
One planned improvement was that would make it more handicapped-accessible and expand the pub.
On the first question,"Shall the resolution to appropriate $2 million for replacement of the district golf course irrigation system... be approved?" 1,021 residents voted: 337 in favor (33 percent) and 684 against (67 percent).
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On the second,"Shall the resolution to appropriate $2 million for renovations to the district clubhouse... be approved?" 1,020 votes were tallied. There were 194 yes votes (19 percent) and 826 no votes (81 percent).
If either were approved, it would have meant a tax hike to help pay back up to $2 million in bonds or mortgage for each plus interest.
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About 100 of nearly 2,000 residents in the gated community play golf at the Farmington Woods course. Some go elsewhere. Nearly 100 of the golf club members live elsewhere.
Several residents have said the golf course should be self-supporting, since many of the residents don't use it. Others favored one project but not both.
Ultimately, Greg Bradley, golf course superintendent, said that without a new irrigation system to replace the one that's 40 years old, he could lose greens. He also said the golf courses do serve non-members by increasing nearby condos' property values.
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