Corpus Christi is poised for substantial growth over the next few years, but it’s not adding homes fast enough. What’s there is also too expensive.
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A proposal being floated to Kings Crossing residents would upgrade their recreational facilities and restore their now-defunct golf course to open it to golfers citywide.
But it would come at a cost.
Residents in the subdivision will have an opportunity to voice their opinions on the proposed improvements that would result in higher homeowners association dues.
At issue is whether the Kings Crossing subdivision will see construction of a new clubhouse for events, as well as restoration of the golf course. The old clubhouse was evaluated by engineers and deemed unsalvageable, and is being demolished, said Robert Cagle, president of the Kings Crossing Home Owners Association.
A new, smaller facility could be put in its place, and a third-party would be hired to run the golf course. The old course is no longer in use and is overgrown, meaning it would essentially have to be reconstructed, Cagle said, through a multi-million project. But for the project to move forward, it must first be put to a vote before the more than 1,300 lots in Kings Crossing.
“We’re going to put it before the voters of the HOA and they’re getting to vote whether they want to participate or not,” Cagle said.
The looking for an increase in dues by a flat fee of $75 per month, that would provide access to the clubhouse and other amenities, but would not pay for membership to the golf course. While the price of a golf club membership is still unknown, the $75 monthly dues would be applied toward that actual cost, Cagle said. Membership dues are currently set at $61 per quarter (about every three months).
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The decision to have the HOA enter into an agreement for the renovated golf course and new clubhouse will have to come from its members, with voting underway via the HOA website. Voting can also be done through a ballot by mail and in person on the voting deadline of Sept. 15, according to the association’s website.
Two-thirds of all HOA members (about 67 percent) must vote in favor of the proposal in order for it to pass. Anyone who does not cast a ballot will be counted as a “No” vote, Cagle said, making it important for all members to participate in the election.
“After the vote, if approved, the Board will finalize the contract terms,” Cagle said in a July letter to members. “This will be communicated to all homeowners and feedback is requested.”
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The golf course will also have membership options for members outside the Kings Crossing subdivision, in order to help generate additional revenue for the facility, officials said. The move could attract homeowners on the city’s Southside looking for a new golfing experience.
The HOA will have several town halls for its members to voice their opinions on the proposal or receive additional information from developers beginning on Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. at Yorktown Baptist Church. Subsequent meetings will be at the same location on Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., along with Aug. 22 at 11 a.m.
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