Survey Results

If the City of Sarasota decides to underground the utilities on St. Armands and Lido Keys, it looks like the residential and commercial property owners in those neighborhoods would be required to pay for it. Even though the project cost is not available yet, which of the following options do you think the city should use?  (n=167)

37% Every property pays the same fixed special assessment

40% Property owners pay an ad valorem tax that varies based on the value of their property

23% Don't know / Not sure

Which of the following payment options would you personally prefer?  (n=167)

18% Make a one-time, up-front payment

48% Make an annual payment over 20 years with interest (would be continued by the buyer if you sold your property)

34% Don't know / Not sure

Do you think the City of Sarasota should proceed with the undergrounding of utilities on St. Armands and Lido Keys?  (n=167)

87% Yes

4% No

8% Don't know / Not sure