To prepare for the upcoming winter, we are requesting a contribution of $100 now. This fund will be used to immediately replenish our bank account and secure a professional snow plowing and salting contract for the winter season with the same company that has been used in the past, New Life Lawn & Landscapes. They are also the contractors for our neighbors in Geist Landing.
The last time Hunters Ridge paid for snow removal was in 2022/2023. According the National Weather Service, Indianapolis had 10" of snow that year for which the Association paid nearly $4500 to remove. Snow removal isn't cheap. Strong participation will ensure our ability to have our streets plowed in a timely manner.
New Life Lawn & Landscape has provided us with a tiered pricing system for 2025/2026 based on snowfall levels and flat rates for salting. This is all per-snowfall. They are understanding of our situation as a new organization and are able to be much more flexible than many companies that require a fixed contract well ahead of winter.
3 - 6" of snow - $825
6 - 9" of snow - $1050
9+" of snow - $225/hr. per truck
Salting all roads and intersections - $1570
Salting just intersections - $640
If we have 6 inches of snowfall twice in two weeks, the cost is $2100. If we also had the intersections salted, that would be an additional $1280.
If we have 4 plowable snowfalls, meaning at least 3 inches, that will cost at least $3300.