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Pg.2 In speaking to a worker from the current construction company, I inquired as to the nature of the proposed work to be done, he advised the following: repair/replacement of the sewers, electrical, gas and water systems. The June 16, 2008 letter from Mr. Browning made "no" mention of sewers, gas or water replacement. Not only that, but no cost breakdown on each, no total cost on each, no starting or completion time-line, no cost pass-through amortization to the residents, again only the 35 households that received the January 1, 2008 $34 rent increase pass-through. I feel it is imperative that both issues be addressed immediately, the redistribution of the first $34 pass-through effect January 1, 2008 and the "current" work now in progress. The fact that we 35 residents were not given notice, nor the reason why all of a sudden that Capital Improvements were even warranted and needed to be done immediately. I was unaware of any of the necessities to live day to day: water, gas, sewers and additional utilities were in need of repair or replacement. This was not addressed by Mr. Browning at any time to the Park residents prior to the start-up of the current work. Again, I and the other 34 residents who seemingly, according to Mr. Browning, are going to bare the brunt of another tremendous pass-through (rent increase) in addition to our "annual rent increase', We cannot, financially, cope with another $34 or higher pass-through. Incidentally, the $34 pass-through is not "shown as a separate line item as Capital Improvement" on our rent statements as mandated by the Mobilehome Residency Laws, It is combined in the "total Rent". Again, I would like to draw your attention to the $34 pass-through put upon us. My husband, Bob, myself and Janice Petru lis sat down and ran some figures trying to determine the break down of this expense of $88,000 over a 10 year period, that was not accounted for, as previously stated. We are very concemed that interest charged, and not mentioned at all, on the $88,000 may have been calculated incorrectly. Our figures indicate an approximate percentage of 62% simple interest, which we feel is an appalling amount and may be over the Rent Ordinance accepted Bank of America prime rate plus 2%. We definitely want this to be reviewed as well as the $34 charge to 35 households. I would appreciate a response/decision to the aforementioned issues within a reasonable time- frame, 1 0 - 14 days if possible. Respectfully, . r' .,d '9.. . lL 01)/./1-".::<, <:....~ ~~ Mrs. Lea Sykes Western Mobilehome Village cc: Gail Mertz, President Manufacturedhome Owners Coalitionllnland Empire Janice Petru lis, Vice-President Manufacturedhome Owners Coalition/lnland Empire 2-2