Everyone can calculate the ratio for the hydro/electricity consumption for 2007, 2008, 2009– all the numbers were pulled from the Financial Statements of YCC244. YEAR 2009 2008 2007 Total Common expenses 1,177,214 Electricity 584,463 558,522 588.522 percentage of hydro 50% 49.47% 588,522 According with these ratios the MAINTENANCE MUST BE REDUCED BY - 40%, the difference of 10% will cover the common elements. In addition, please have a look of all Operating and administrative expenses: Electrical and lighting 2009=$ 7,013; 2008=$ 13,136 in top of electricity Cleaning Contract 2009 = $ 54,084; 2008=$ 40,312 Cleaning Supplies 2009= $ 3,167 ; 2008 = $ 5,770 Telephone and communication 2009=$7,998 2008=$ 7,378 Maybe the board can explain about these high expenses 182