How would the expense for a new pool approved by the Sunshine Association be distributed to community members?

The expense for a new pool approved by the Sunshine Association would be distributed to community members through a special assessment. This mechanism allows the homeowners' association to assess additional charges to property owners for specific projects or improvements that directly benefit the community, such as constructing a new pool.

Special assessments are typically used when the cost of the improvement exceeds what is covered by regular association dues. The amount each member is assessed may depend on factors such as the size of their property or their voting rights within the association. This ensures that the financial burden for the new pool is shared among those who will use and benefit from it, aligning the costs with the ownership and usage of community resources.

In contrast, real estate tax refers to property taxes levied by local governments and does not pertain to decisions made by community associations regarding internal improvements. Fees rebate and usage fee prepayment do not specifically correlate to the method of funding capital improvements like a new pool and are more relevant to operational costs or user fees for specific services or amenities, rather than direct assessments for substantial capital projects.