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Dam Project Assessment

The County is assessing all Upper Straits lakefront properties and those with deeded access a one-time assessment to replace the dam between Upper and Middle Straits Lakes.  Shady Beach is being assessed approximately $48,000.  At the January general membership meeting, it was voted to borrow the one-time cost out of the dredging fund and increase membership dues and dock fees for five years to replenish the dredging fund.  For a five year period, annual membership dues will increase by $25 and the annual dock fees (dock rental and day dock fee) will increase by $100.  These temporary increases are reflected in the 2020 dues and fees form attached.  Over five years, non-boating members will pay $125 and boaters will pay a total of $625 in the temporary increases.  Please remember that all members benefit from the increased home values because of the lake quality, not just our boating community.