Budget
Budget Detail
1. Land Acquisition (2025)
Purchase of 976 Davis Rd, East Aurora, NY: $2,000,000
Total Land Acquisition Cost: $2,000,000
2. Housing Development (2025–2030)
2025: Build 2 Houses
Construction of 2 Houses @ $250,000 each: $500,000
Septic Systems (2 @ $15,000 each): $30,000
Geothermal Heating Systems (2 @ $25,000 each): $50,000
Solar Panel Systems (2 @ $30,000 each): $60,000
Greywater Systems (2 @ $15,000 each): $30,000
2026–2030: Build 3 Additional Houses
Construction of 3 Houses @ $250,000 each: $750,000
Septic Systems (3 @ $15,000 each): $45,000
Geothermal Heating Systems (3 @ $25,000 each): $75,000
Solar Panel Systems (3 @ $30,000 each): $90,000
Greywater Systems (3 @ $15,000 each): $45,000
Total Housing Development Cost: $1,675,000
3. Land Clearing and Road Construction (2025-2030)
Clearing for Housing Lots (7 lots @ $10,000 each): $70,000
Land Clearing for Stone Roads: $50,000
Construction of 2 Stone Roads to Span 80 Acres: $200,000
Total Land Clearing and Road Construction Cost: $320,000
4. Barn Construction (2027)
Barn Construction (foundation, structure, fencing): $150,000
Total Barn Construction Cost: $150,000
5. Additional Capital Costs
Infrastructure and Utilities
Initial Utility Setup (water, electricity): $100,000
Backup Power Systems (e.g., generators): $50,000
Rainwater Harvesting System for Irrigation: $20,000
Total Infrastructure and Utilities Cost: $170,000
Shared Spaces and Gardens
Renovation or Addition of Shared Structures (community pavilion, storage sheds): $100,000
Greenhouse Construction for Year-Round Cultivation: $100,000
Initial Native Plantings and Orchard Setup: $50,000
Total Shared Spaces and Gardens Cost: $250,000
Operational Equipment
Tractors, Mowers, and Land Management Equipment: $150,000
Maintenance Tools and Storage: $20,000
Utility Vehicles for On-Site Operations (2 vehicles): $50,000
Total Operational Equipment Cost: $220,000
Permitting, Fencing, and Security
Permitting and Environmental Compliance: $50,000
Perimeter Fencing and Livestock Containment: $40,000
Security Systems (cameras, alarms): $20,000
Total Permitting, Fencing, and Security Cost: $110,000
Contingency Fund
10% of Total Capital Costs: $500,000