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03/23/2022 COURTYARD LIGHTING

07/10/2021 Lobby, North Side Door & Beach Access Keys

10/29/2021 Water Tower Enclosure Installed

Installation of beutiful courtyard lighting is now complete. The new indirect lighting greatly enhances our property profile.

10/29/2021 Water Tower Enclosure Installed

07/10/2021 Lobby, North Side Door & Beach Access Keys

10/29/2021 Water Tower Enclosure Installed

The custom-made enclosure has been installed around the Water Tower.

This finishing touch makes the entrance to the Lobby much more inviting.

07/10/2021 Lobby, North Side Door & Beach Access Keys

07/10/2021 DOT Plans A1A Improvements from Pine Avenue to Sunset Lane

Your Medeco Key grants you access to:

Lobby Entrance Door

North Side Gate

Beach Access at Criselle Key

Access to the South Side Gate is via code only and was distributed via email.

07/10/2021 DOT Plans A1A Improvements from Pine Avenue to Sunset Lane

The Florida Department of Transportation plans to resurface State Road A1A and make other improvements in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea between Pine Avenue and Sunset Lane. The 6-month project work is expected to start on July 19th.

The improvements will include:

Roadway

· milling and resurfacing

· utility adjustments: manhole and valve boxes

· concrete: curb and gutter, curb ramps, sidewalk and driveways, and pavers

Signing and Pavement Markings

· single post, panels and internally illuminated overhead signs.

· detectable warnings, painted, thermoplastic and bike lanes.

Lighting

· 4 Pendant/Teardrop luminaires (Retrofits)

· 3 single arm concrete poles with Pendant/Teardrop Luminaires (New Concrete Poles)

Signalization

· pedestrian detectors

· 2 overhead illuminated signs.

· 1 traffic controller

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05/04/2021 Hurricane Impact Doors and Windows

07/10/2021 DOT Plans A1A Improvements from Pine Avenue to Sunset Lane

05/04/2021 Hurricane Impact Doors and Windows

Owners who need to replace hurricane windows and doors should be aware the lead time for product delivery is running over twelve to sixteen weeks.

In some cases, such as our new front door, we are waiting since December. One window, which is a special order, was ordered in February, and it is not expected in September. The delay is due to a lack of product resulting from Covid-19 manufacturing issues.

The deadline for impact-resistant door and window installation is April 2022. Our annual insurance will be due in June 2022, and the walk-through would occur before that date. Your orders should be placed no later than November 30th. We believe our insurance is jumping $30K this year, and we may have issues getting coverage without impact windows next year.

Owners selling should be aware that potential buyers will be notified (at the time of screening) of the need to replace windows and doors.

05/03/2021 Patio Furniture

07/10/2021 DOT Plans A1A Improvements from Pine Avenue to Sunset Lane

05/04/2021 Hurricane Impact Doors and Windows

Updates and final finishes continue around the property. The latest addition to the beautification of our building is stylish all-weather tables and chairs. These sitting areas have been installed in our newly minted patios on the north side of the property. Benches will also be added to enhance the area. Come out and enjoy!

04/11/2021 Construction Update

The following projects are ongoing and should be complete by the end of May:

Front pavers will be installed and the ground will be raised equal to the lobby door for ADA compliance.
A new tray ceiling with lighting will be installed under the existing porecochere.
New lighting in the Courtyard, catwalks, parking lot and the entrance to the Lobby.
A Car Wash and Air Pump Station will be installed aside the covered parking area.
A garbage enclosure will be placed around the dumpster and the recycle bins.
A new ADA-compliant Lobby Door that is hurricane compliant.
The punch list is currently in-progress which ensures all contracted work is compliant and completed to the highest standards is in-progress.
Final landscaping for the rear of the building.
A new hurricane-rated roof.

The above projects should be complete by mid to the end of May. The parking lot will be reasphalted to 1", re-striped and configured by the end of June. This will be the last project to tackle.

03/25/21 Construction Update

04/11/2021 Construction Update

The First Floor Catwalk resurfacing and painting has been delayed to next week to accommodate finishing of the landscaping on the North Side of the building. We will communicate the updated timeline as we get closer to the firm date. We are getting so close!

03/21/21 BBQ'S INSTALLED

04/11/2021 Construction Update

03/21/21 What's Behind Door #1

BBQ lovers, two grills have been installed, including propane tanks on the new patios located on the property's northside.

We are sourcing for seating areas to enhance the area further.

Rules for the BBQ

1) You cook, you clean. There will be no trash receptacles near the grills because we do not want any critters to eat any leftovers.

2) Take all garbage with you. If the area becomes too messy, we will have to remove the grills.

Please remember to be respectful of your neighbors as the grills are adjacent to homeowners.

03/21/21 What's Behind Door #1

A newly renovated lobby restroom has been completed with new paint, artwork and fixtures. The restrooms are available during BOD & Owner Meetings.

03/21/21 What's Behind Door #2

03/21/21 What's Behind Door #1

03/21/21 What's Behind Door #2

A newly renovated workspace for the Board of Directors and Phoenix Property Management has been completed. This small space has the necessary tools to conduct BOD and Property Management business. New chairs are available to accommodate BOD & Owner Meetings.

03/16/21 Program to Help Property Owners Avoid Scams

03/17/21 Drinking Water will Undergo Temporary Disenfenction Change

In response to an uptick in property fraud, the Broward County Property Appraiser's Office launched Owner Alert, a system designed to protect property owners from scams.

"It gives property owners notice. If somebody files a deed on their property, tries to change ownership on their property, and it's really a great program that will help protect a lot of people from fraud," said Marty Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser.

Property owners can register for free and the appraiser's office will notify them if there has been a change of ownership. According to the property appraiser, more than 12,000 property owners have already registered in the county. To register your property click the "Register Your Property Link" below.

It is also STRONGLY recommended to check your deed records quarterly at the Broward County Tax Appraisers website. The link is:

https://bcpa.net/RecMenu.asp

03/17/21 Drinking Water will Undergo Temporary Disenfenction Change

As part of Pompano Beach's efforts to ensure that the drinking water it supplies is the highest quality possible, the City of Pompano Beach Utilities Department will begin a free chlorination treatment of its entire distribution system on Monday, March 22nd.

This will only impact Lauderdale-By-Sea residents who get their water from Pompano Beach (Whittier Towers receive water from Pompano Beach)

During the free chlorination process, the disinfection portion of the water treatment process will change from using chloramines (a combination of ammonia and chlorine) to using free chlorine. Due to these changes, residents may experience a slight change in both the taste and smell of the water.

The water will remain safe to drink, to use for cooking, to bathe in, and for other everyday uses. Many water providers in the United States still use free chlorine disinfection as the normal water disinfection process. After this chlorine treatment is completed, the city will return to its normal method of disinfection using chloramines.

Persons currently undergoing dialysis or with a compromised immune system should consult their health care provider prior to this disinfection process change to determine whether this change will affect their treatment. In addition, anyone who has a fish tank or pond, including grocery stores and restaurants with lobster tanks and fish containers at bait shops, that uses city water should contact a pet or aquarium professional to determine the need for any adjustments to their aquarium treatment procedures during this chlorine treatment change.
During this period the Utilities Department will also be flushing fire hydrants.

There may be periods of discolored water that will be temporary. Let your faucets run until the water clears up.

The City’s primary focus is the quality of water that we provide to our customers. This chlorine treatment is being performed as a routine maintenance measure.

If you have any questions, please contact the Pompano Beach Utilities Billing Division Customer Service for assistance at 954-786-4637.

03/16/21 $28.00 Kids Pool = Peace

03/17/21 Drinking Water will Undergo Temporary Disenfenction Change

03/05/21 Northside Landscape Improvements

Since the beginning of Whittier Towers history, a loud horror movie-like sound emanated from the pump servicing our building, and those enjoying the pool would clearly hear this "noise" every few minutes. Cos Williams had the brilliant idea to find a creative solution to insulate the area to reduce the noise. So a $28 kids pool and $140 of insulation materials did the trick. We can now enjoy the Courtyard and pool in peaceful harmony.

03/05/21 Northside Landscape Improvements

03/05/21 BOD approves Laundry Room Upgrades

03/05/21 Northside Landscape Improvements

Work has begun to create FOUR separate areas with seating and a B-B-Q area on the first-floor north side walkway. As this area does not receive a lot of sunlight, low maintenance and light-friendly plants will enhance the area, lighting will also be added. Work should be completed by March 15, 2021.

03/05/21 BOD Approves New Roof Project

03/05/21 BOD approves Laundry Room Upgrades

The BOD has approved the reappropriation of surplus special assessment funding along with existing operational funds budgeted for a roof replacement. The contract will be awarded soon and the project will take two weeks to complete. The new roof features a hurricane-rated roof, aluminum shingle overhangs which will improve the building appearance, and finally, a water mitigation system to ensure water flows from the roof to the ground without causing damage to the building. This project could not have happened without the leadership of our Construction Committee members led by BOD Member J. Murray Troup and Cos Williams. Major renovation savings have been realized by aggressive oversite of the entire renovation project therefore, no additional assessments were required to fund this project. We estimate the completion of the roof by Mid April. This significant upgrade will result in lower insurance premiums for Whittier Towers.

03/05/21 BOD approves Laundry Room Upgrades

The BOD has approved using existing operating budgets to refresh the laundry rooms. This project will include new commercial-grade washers and dryers, lighting, flooring, and a coat of fresh paint. An evaluation of the project is underway and further updates will be provided when they become available.

03/16/21 Pool and Lanai Cleaning

03/05/21 Owners Complete Car Registration Form

As a result of the Waste-Pro truck fire at the Surf Rider Hotel a few weeks ago, cleaning of lanais and the pool will begin on March 16, 2021. The project should be completed by March 20, 2021. WTA is not being charged for the clean-up and restorations.

03/05/21 Owners Complete Car Registration Form

Please take the time to fill out the newly created Owner Car Registration form. New parking stickers will be created and distributed to registered owners. We can not process your new parking sticker until you register. Click the link below to gain access to the form.

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Pool Renovation Completed

03/05/21 Owners Complete Car Registration Form

Pool Renovation Completed

The pool renovation is complete including new child-proof locks, additional tables, seating, and a double power wash/reseal of the pavers. River rock and low maintenance plants were added and make a great addition to the pool area. We are pleased that we passed the city inspection. Please remember to not leave loungers or chairs on the side of the pool as we can be fined for obstruction of walkways.

New Cleaning Program

New Irrigation System In-Progress

Pool Renovation Completed

Phoenix Management Services has begun to maintain the cleanliness of the building. This comprehensive weekly regimen features five, 3-hour on-site visits per week. A full description of their duties can be viewed in the Owners Hub or via the link below. We can all take pride in a clean, tidy, and elegant Whittier Towers.

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New Irrigation System In-Progress

A new irrigation system for the courtyard and the back of Whittier Towers has commenced. Once the installation is complete fresh sod will be placed to restore the landscaping to a high standard. Progress is moving along nicely and we expect the project to be completed by February 26, 2021.

Lock Your Car Doors

New Irrigation System In-Progress

Due to a recent car theft, please ensure you lock your car doors and do not forget to display your resident parking tag in clear view.

BOD & Owners Annual Meeting May 7, 2021

Pursuant to the WTA By-Laws, an annual meeting is held once per year. This year we will meet at 8:00 PM/ET on May 7, 2021. This will be an in-person meeting to be held in the newly renovated lobby at Whittier Towers. If you are in-residence please join us in-person. The meeting will be held in strict accordance with CDC Guidelines which means masks are required and we will ensure proper attendee spacing. Please arrive no later than 7:45 PM so we can start the meeting on-time.

A meeting agenda will be posted no later than May 3, 2021.

If you are not in-residence, you can join via ZOOM as usual. To learn more, click on the link below. We look forward to seeing you on May 7, 2021

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2nd/3rd Floor COMPLETE!

03/05/2021. We are THRILLED to report that the 2nd and 3rd Floor catwalk painting process is now complete. The touch-up painting will begin on areas that need attention. We can't thank owners and residents alike for their incredible patience during this difficult phase of the renovations.

02/25/2021. Courtyard

Fresh grass sod has been installed to the grounds of the Courtyard and the result is fantastic. A new video has been posted. Click the link to view.

02/24/2021. All Staircase Railings are now Completed

As of 2/23/2021 all of the staircase railings have been installed with the last staircase located on the north side of the building finally complete. It is very nice to see the wooden railing removed and replaced with the sturdy railings.

02/15/2021. Dumpster Moved due to Construction

Scaffolding has been erected to finish some concrete restoration at the site of the trash dumpsters and the large dumpster has been temporary relocated in the Service Parking Spot. Please do NOT park in the Service Space until the crew has finished their project and the dumpster is moved back to its original location. Failure to comply will result in no trash pick-up. We thank you for your cooperation.

03/07/2021 Electrical Contract Awarded to DKW

The BOD has authorized moving all of the electrical statement of work to DKW from Crossbower. This change will result in cost savings as well as add additional high end enhancements to the Courtyard, Pathway, Catwalk and Parking Lot lighting design. DKW are Florida State Certified Electrical Contractors and are insured and bonded. The work is now in progress with an estimated completion date by mid April. The first step is to run the electrical and then install the lighting. The work should be completed by the end of February. The lighting will be a significant upgradpublic grounds with the safety of our residents in mind. The lighting will greatly enhance the grounds in a beautiful and tasteful manner that we have never seen at Whittier Towers.

02/12/2021. Magistrate Granted Hearing Extention

Good News! the Town of LBTS has granted us a work completed extension as the Code Compliance Inspector recognizes the great progress of the property renovation. Our next hearing will be held on March 25, 2021 - full details on how to connect to the meeting via Zoom are provided on the "calendar" page. Click Learn More.

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02/25/2021. Renovation Videos Now Available On-Line

We have created several videos to provide visuals for those owners, not in-residence. The first shows the elegant lobby renovations, the second features the courtyard, new walkways, and the completed swimming pool the third features a quick tour of the completed staircases and railings. The latest video highlights the newly installed grass sod in the Courtyard. Some renovations in these areas are not 100% complete and we will provide updated videos on an on-going basis. Click the Learn More link to view the videos.

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Cristelle Cay Reserved Parking = Beach Access

In exchange for keyed beach access via Cristelle Cay for Whittier Towers Owners, WTA contractually has provided eleven (11) marked parking spaces for their *EXCLUSIVE USE*. We have been officially warned that Whittier Towers Owners & Renters are repeatedly using these spaces. If this practice continues we are in jeopardy of not only losing our access but our property values will be depreciated. This is an urgent matter and we must comply with our contractual obligations. Please do NOT park in the spaces that are clearly marked for Cristelle Cay use.

Safekeeping of Owners Keys

WTA maintains keys for owners as outlined in our by-laws. Keys are secured in a safe to ensure proper safekeeping and are only used in emergency situations.

Proper Disposal of Trash

Please respect your fellow residents and do not place plastic garbage bags on the concrete floor next to the dumpster. This practice is causing rodent issues, liquid spillage, and trash debris that are blocking the walkway. We have three weekly pick-ups which should be sufficient for a fifty unit building. Boxes should not be disposed of in the dumpster which takes up a lot of space. Break down boxes and place them in the recycle bin. General trash is NEVER to be disposed of in the blue recycle bins. If you have questions on what items can be placed in the recycle bins click on the "learn more" link below.

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Mail Area Enhancement

The newly installed cabinetry surrounding the existing mailboxes is now ready to use to accommodate larger mail or packages. Please refrain from using the adjacent furniture to place mail or packages. We want to keep the lobby inviting, elegant, and clutter-free. Thank you for your cooperation.