It is my understanding that the leases at
Fort Monroe include the cost of electricity and water. What a deal! If these buildings are poorly insulated the utility costs will put this leasing program into the red rather quickly. Prior military residents may have deserved this financial break for serving their country. What justification does FMA use to grant civilian renters the same consideration? I am sure the cost of installing these meters throughout the Fort may exceed a million dollars. Can the taxpayers afford this? And, for those of you who question the need for capital, this is but one example. There will be many more examples to follow, you can be certain. First, the government should not be in the rental business. Second, this should justify the need to sell as much property as is necessary to obtain capital. Third, as a minimum, please install the necessary utility metering systems on the individual properties as they are leased. I personally do not like the idea of paying my neighbors utility bill. Super deal for private and commercial renters, for sure.