Tymber Skan BCC Update Orange County Government January 27, 2015

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

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

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

Lake Catherine S. Texas Ave

Background  Tymber Skan has struggled for years – Wood-framed buildings built in – 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 allow greater response to need Code Enforcement

/ Early 2015 Late 2015 (Subject to Hearing) X X X 2013 X

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

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

Public Works

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

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

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

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

Utilities

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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