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Tymber Skan BCC Update Orange County Government January 27, 2015.

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1 Tymber Skan BCC Update Orange County Government January 27, 2015

2 Presentation Outline  Background  Orange County Update – Code Enforcement – Public Works – Orange County Utilities – Other Community Issues  Sec. 1 and 3 HOA Update  Summary  Requested Action

3 Presentation Outline  Background  Orange County Update – Code Enforcement – Public Works – Orange County Utilities – Other Community Issues  Sec. 1 and 3 HOA Update  Summary  Requested Action

4 S. Texas Ave John Young Pkwy Rio Grande Ave Holden Ave

5 Lake Catherine S. Texas Ave

6 Background  Tymber Skan has struggled for years – Wood-framed buildings built in 1972-1974 – 2004 hurricanes – Foreclosure crisis – High vacancy rates – Crime  94% vacant or owned by absentee landlords  Most owners have stopped paying assessments  HOA has not had funds to pay bills  Courts appointed receiver for 2 years

7 Background  Orange County BCC discussions – June 3, 2014 – June 10, 2014 – August 5, 2014  Termination of water service was scheduled in early June 2014 due to unpaid bills  Other services have been intermittent or not provided

8 Background  BCC directed staff to work with OUC and receiver to develop a plan to prevent water shut-off  Orange County’s scope is limited and public safety driven

9 Background  BCC authorized expenditure of $190K for: – Board and secure vacant and abandoned units – Repair roads to allow public safety vehicles access – Work with OUC to provide water shut-off valves for each unit, repair leaks – Legal services to assist the Receiver in addressing non- paying tenants

10 Presentation Outline  Background  Orange County Update – Code Enforcement – Public Works – Orange County Utilities – Other Community Issues  Sec. 1 and 3 HOA Update  Summary  Requested Action

11 Code Enforcement Board-ups of abandoned units  Staff identified 68 open and unsecured units within 24 buildings: – Sec. 1 – 8 units in 3 buildings – Sec. 2 – 25 units in 8 buildings – Sec. 3 – 35 units in 13 buildings  Board-ups completed by contractor in November at a cost of approximately $43,500  Additional units to be boarded as identified

12 Demolition update  2013 – 2 buildings  2014 – 1 building  Early 2015 – 3 buildings pending asbestos removal  Late 2015 – Up to 12 more going through hearing / notices  Chapter 9 code amendments approved in Nov. 2014 allow greater response to need Code Enforcement

13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 2014 / Early 2015 Late 2015 (Subject to Hearing) X X X 2013 X

14 Public Works  Pavement Milling and Resurfacing of selected areas on: – Skan Court – Tymberwood Lane – Lodgewood Lane – Inglenook Lane – Barkwater Drive – Windcross Lane

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16 Public Works  Maintenance of the storm drains, pipes and outfalls are the responsibility of the HOA  Poor drainage primary cause of paving failure

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21  Much of the work performed in-house  Approximately $90,100 expended

22 Utilities Sections 1 and 3  Nonpayment of utility bills to OUC was driving termination of water service  Future service continuation requires: – Repayment agreement for the arrears – Residents to pay water bill directly to OUC via PowerPass – Reduce water loss Repairing leaks Terminating service to units without current accounts

23 Utilities Sections 1 and 3  County worked with OUC and the receiver to establish a flat water rate  PowerPass program implementation – Several community meetings held – Required for Sections 1 and 3 by OUC and receiver – Majority of occupants are participating

24 Utilities Assessment / Repair Work for Sections 1 and 3:  Evaluate potable water system for leaks between master meters and units and make repairs

25 Utilities

26 Utilities Assessment / Repair Work for Sections 1 and 3:  Repairs to partially collapsed gravity sewer – Stabilize shoring – Repair broken pipes – Fill and repave driveway

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28 Utilities Assessment / Repair Work for Sections 1 and 3:  Locate and inspect existing shut off valves – Conduct flow test for each unit – Replace all faulty or unable to locate valves  Secure water and install locking devices on all unoccupied units

29 Utilities  Minor repairs, shut off valves done by contractor  Other work done by County field crews  Approximately $48,600 expended – Gravity sewer system and water main repair - $22,300 – Contractor costs (curb stops, meter box, locks) - $12,200 – Law enforcement security - $14,100

30 Other Community Issues  Families have received relocation assistance – 5 families relocated due to health / safety issues – 3 families assisted who couldn’t find other apartments – 4 families assisted in restoring utility service (LIHEAP)

31 Other Community Issues  Tymber Skan Section 2 is significantly behind on water bill and at risk for termination of service  Current arrears approximately $50,000  Solution would require coordination / agreements with OUC

32 Presentation Outline  Background  Orange County Update – Code Enforcement – Public Works – Orange County Utilities – Other Community Issues  Sec. 1 and 3 HOA Update  Summary  Requested Action

33 Section 1 and 3 HOA Update  Receiver has been working on a Community Business Plan  Executed a repayment agreement with OUC  Legal and financial challenges remain

34 Presentation Outline  Background  Orange County Update – Code Enforcement – Public Works – Orange County Utilities – Other Community Issues  Sec. 1 and 3 HOA Update  Summary  Requested Action

35 Summary  Approximately $182,200 in County funds expended  On-going code enforcement activities and coordination with receiver and OUC  Receiver is requesting County funds for legal assistance to stabilize revenues  Long term outlook is unknown

36 Presentation Outline  Background  Orange County Update – Code Enforcement – Public Works – Orange County Utilities – Other Community Issues  Sec. 1 and 3 HOA Update  Summary  Requested Action

37 Requested Action  Board direction regarding financing of legal services to receiver for Tymber Skan HOA Sections 1 and 3


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