Salutations WW Owners;

Concerns arising from the recent collapse of the condominium in Surfside, Florida trigger this communication.

Notwithstanding the many surveys and studies conducted including Reserves, Insurance, Elevator, Roofing, and so on, we tend to feel pretty good.

Regardless, two members of the Buildings Cte, namely Chuck Strub and Burt Kline have commenced investigation into the various standards referred to in the media including the Forty Year Certification, to be in a proactive position to respond to any board inquiries in this regard, should they arise.

In addition to fully supporting this activity as Buildings Cte chair, I point out that this committee activity involves the expenditure of no money.  Further information shall be reported as appropriate.

On another topic, the identified tropical storm Elsa, created a scurry of activity to remove items left on the WW verandahs, so they don't blow around puncturing screens, damaging glass, or worse.  Some seasonal residents left these items for others to clear, having departed for summer residences.  Others are unable to handle these objects themselves and need assistance.  I am pleased to say that this assistance had been forthcoming so that this task has not been totally on the shoulders of Tony and Ramon.

In the aftermath of Elsa, no significant damage was reported, however, a schefflera in front of B6 received minor damage and was subsequently trimmed back.

I am also pleased to report that the buildings inspections performed by WW governors has been submitted, somewhat delayed because of technical difficulties but now completed,  by vice chair John Williams, and passed to volunteer Tony Cappelli to action thes observed deficiencies.  This process will be repeated again in the fall.  These coordinated inspections supplement the ongoing reporting by owners noting various issues in the interim.

We are reminded that with the exception of one paid employee, all other activities and most management functions are performed by unpaid volunteers and your continuing support is appreciated when offered.

Best regards.

Dave Wilson

Miami-Dade and Broward counties are the only Florida counties that require aging high-rises to go through a reinspection after they reach 40 years of age. Those that fail to make needed improvements can lose their occupancy license.

But the action letters could have a ripple effect across the state if they result in policies being dropped and a tightening of the insurance market.

Half of all Floridians live in property covered by a condominium or home owners association, and there are more than 50,000 community associations in the state, said Travis Moore, lobbyist for Community Associations Institute.

“This is a game changer and the conversation has completely changed in a week,’’ he said.