Dear community of Puerto Aventuras:
With September, we close the third quarter of the year. The month ended with a positive surplus of $377,325 and the ordinary operation of the Association reduced its accumulated deficit. Regular operating expenses closed almost 12% below the monthly budget and liquidity improved. Below we share the details.
Highlights
1. The figures for the month
| Concept | September 2026 | January–September 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Total income | $3,258,174 | $38,570,329 |
| Total expenses | $2,880,850 | $31,826,574 |
| Period result | $377,325 | $6,743,756 |
Figures in Mexican pesos. As in previous reports, we remind you that the accumulated surplus of the year corresponds almost entirely to extraordinary contributions intended for specific projects and does not represent money available for operations. Section 2 explains it.
2. The ordinary operation
To read each month clearly, we separate the ordinary operation —what it costs and what the daily functioning of the community generates— from the extraordinary projects, which are financed with specific fees approved for each work.
| Result of the ordinary operation | Accumulated |
|---|---|
| January – May | $682,221 |
| January – June | ($953,104) |
| January – July | ($6,650) |
| January – August | ($306,169) |
| January – September | ($182,136) |
The ordinary operation contributed $124,033 in September, mainly due to contained regular spending. It is worth noting that the month's result includes an accounting foreign exchange gain of $171,714, derived from the revaluation of the dollar account due to the exchange rate, which does not represent a cash inflow. Without it, the ordinary operation for the month would have practically closed in balance. For the year-to-date, the ordinary operation maintains a moderate deficit, lower than it had at the end of August.
3. Where does the income come from?
| Source | September 2026 | Jan–Sep 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Property maintenance fees | $2,516,910 | $22,754,829 |
| Recovered overdue fees | $153,233 | $2,994,871 |
| Pending fees to identify | ($89,267) | $932,794 |
| Construction fees | $16,115 | $1,007,451 |
| Barrier maintenance fee | $128,667 | $464,750 |
| Bracelets, passports, and fines | $83,980 | $977,763 |
| Leases and reimbursements | — | $926,032 |
| Interest and foreign exchange effect | $171,785 | $45,284 |
| Contributions to extraordinary projects and committees | $276,751 | $8,466,557 |
| Total | $3,258,174 | $38,570,329 |
Maintenance fees
The property fees for September totaled $2,516,910, 8% below the monthly expectation, as is usual in the third month of each quarter. Cumulatively, the category is 7.8% below budget; if we add the payments still pending identification —which mostly correspond to this same concept— the real gap is approximately 4.0%, compared to 3.1% at the end of August. The difference is concentrated in a small number of large properties, with which the administration maintains active regularization efforts.
Recovery of overdue fees
September closed with $153,233 recovered. So far this year, they total $2,994,871 in overdue fees, 33% above the budgeted amount for the first nine months ($2,250,000). Payment agreements continue to yield results, and we thank the owners who have regularized their situation.
Regarding the quotas to be identified
When we receive a transfer without a reference that allows us to know who is paying or what period it covers, the payment is temporarily recorded as fee to be identified until it can be reconciled. In September, $89,267 were reconciled and reassigned to the accounts of their owners, and the outstanding balance decreased to $932,794.
4. How your fees are invested
| Category | September 2026 | Jan–Sep 2026 | % of totalal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security | $1,045,314 | $9,633,529 | 30.3% |
| Operational and maintenance staff | $741,335 | $7,675,539 | 24.1% |
| Administrative staff | $492,634 | $5,873,055 | 18.5% |
| Operating and maintenance expenses | $359,515 | $3,799,897 | 11.9% |
| Administrative expenses | $124,924 | $2,577,371 | 8.1% |
| Extraordinary projects | $14,886 | $1,286,830 | 4.0% |
| Depreciation | $93,667 | $882,649 | 2.8% |
| Neighborhood committees | $8,574 | $97,704 | 0.3% |
| Total | $2,880,850 | $31,826,574 | 100% |
Almost 73 cents of each peso are allocated to the people and services that care for the community: security, gardening, cleaning, public areas, roadways, and the administration that coordinates all of this.
5. Notes on monthly spending
Regular spending below budget. Regular operating expenses (excluding depreciation and projects) closed at $2,763,723, 11.9% below the budgeted amount for the month. The main savings came from personnel expenses and administrative expenses.
Recycling collection. The change of provider made in July is already reflected consistently: each collection now costs $11,600, compared to the previous $20,000.
Fumigation. The item closed September at $80,756, of which $71,978 corresponds to product purchases. In the accumulated total, fumigation is one of the items that has deviated the most from the budget, and the administration will review its schedule for the rest of the year.
Structural bridge. In September, the diagnosis and executive project of a structural bridge were carried out, totaling $37,700. This study is the preliminary step to define the scope and cost of the work.
6. Extraordinary projects: progress and balances
| Project | Collected | Applied | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sargassum barrier | $6,088,364 | $5,277,637 | $810,727 |
| Cultural Center (fee and donations) | $1,532,848 | $177,243 | $1,355,605 |
| Security Booth | $585,979 | $1,265,718 | ($679,739) |
| Bike lane | $149,415 | — | $149,415 |
| Corales Project (neighborhood committee) | $109,951 | $97,704 | $12,247 |
| Total | $8,466,557 | $6,818,302 | $1,648,255 |
Sargassum barrier. In September, $149,573 were collected from the extraordinary fee and there were no new payments. The total invested remains at $5,277,637 and the remaining balance of the fee, $810,727, remains allocated to this project.
Security Booth. Durante septiembre se aplicaron $14,886, que incluyen el finiquito del despacho de arquitectura responsable del proyecto. La recaudación del mes ($20,972) volvió a superar al gasto, por lo que la diferencia acumulada se redujo ligeramente, a $679,739. Esa diferencia se sigue financiando temporalmente con recursos de la operación ordinaria, y la Mesa Directiva mantiene abierta la revisión de su esquema de financiamiento.
Cultural Center and Bike Path. Both projects continue to accumulate resources: the Cultural Center has a available balance of $1,355,605 and the Bike Path has $149,415. In the case of the Cultural Center, the balance includes a donation of $15,000 received in June, which was originally recorded as a contribution to the Corales Project and was reclassified to its correct destination in September.
Corales Project. The neighborhood committee received $46,500 in contributions during September and applied $8,574. With the correction of the mentioned donation, the project accumulates $109,951 contributed and $97,704 applied, with an available balance of $12,247.
Progress of extraordinary fundraising
| Project | Collected | Goal | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sargassum barrier | $6,088,364 | $6,600,000 | 92% |
| Bike lane | $149,415 | $201,000 | 74% |
| Cultural Center (fee) | $1,517,848 | $2,200,000 | 69% |
| Security Booth | $585,979 | $852,000 | 69% |
A significant part of the pending amount corresponds to debts from large properties, whose regularization remains a priority for the administration in the last quarter of the year.
7. Performance against the budget
Con el buen resultado de septiembre, el gasto de operación regular acumulado se ubica 4.7% above budget ($29,559,391 actual versus $28,232,766 budgeted), an improvement from the 6.8% with which August closed.
| Category | Actual Jan–Sep | Budget | Variation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Servicios de seguridad subcontratados | $9,208,789 | $7,724,997 | +19.2% |
| Fumigation | $414,335 | $205,803 | +101.3% |
| Truck maintenance | $136,981 | $74,997 | +82.6% |
| Lighting maintenance | $298,341 | $187,497 | +59.1% |
| Security cameras | $223,516 | $150,003 | +49.0% |
| Garbage collection | $564,906 | $405,000 | +39.5% |
| Fuels and lubricants | $572,568 | $502,497 | +13.9% |
| Public area personnelcas | $2,839,233 | $3,609,810 | −21.3% |
| General maintenance | $212,703 | $450,000 | −52.7% |
| Electricity | $147,749 | $262,503 | −43.7% |
| Telephones and internet | $64,653 | $225,000 | −71.3% |
This effect will continue: starting in January 2027, the gradual reduction of the maximum workday will begin, from 48 to 46 hours per week, until reaching 40 hours in 2030. For a service that operates 24 hours, covering the same shifts with shorter workdays implies a higher cost. The Board of Directors will incorporate these factors into the 2027 budget, so that it reflects the actual cost of the service.
8. Financial strength and liquidity
| Concept | As of September 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cash in banks and investments | $15,295,480 |
| Total liabilities | ($7,209,920) |
| Own resources | $8,085,560 |
| Less: balances committed to projects | ($1,648,255) |
| Uncommitted reserve | $6,437,305 |
Liabilities include $5,259,922 in construction deposits, refundable to owners upon completion of their works, and $1,613,151 from the workers' savings fund. None of these resources belong to the operation.
The uncommitted reserve is approximately 2.0 months of ordinary operating expenses, compared to 1.8 months at the end of August. Cash increased by $262,734 during the month; part of that increase corresponds to the accounting revaluation of the dollar account. The Association has no bank debt of any kind.
The Board publishes monthly financial reports. The one for October 2026 will be published on colonos.org within the next 30 days. For any inquiries regarding this report or your account status, the official channels of the Association are at your disposal.
We appreciate, as always, your trust and your participation in the life of our community.
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Detailed financial statements for the period and cumulative
Income Statement
September 2026 Income Statements
Jan - Sep 2026 Balance Sheet
Sep 2026