February 25, 2008

The purpose of this letter is to assist you in making an informed decision when the replacement of the existing concrete walls with aluminum railings is put to a vote.
The Association is preparing to begin restoration of the catwalks and concrete walls. These repairs are not optional; they are a necessity. We have been advised by our engineer that the amount of repairs required by the existing walls is so extensive that, on a long range projection, spot repair of these walls would not be cost effective.
During Hurricane Wilma several of these walls either blew off or were so severely damaged that they had to be demolished and replaced. It was at this time that we learned that the steel rebars that support these walls were not up to today’s code. The Board of Directors, after careful consideration, has decided that the best way to go is to demolish all of the existing concrete walls and replace them with new concrete walls whose support rebars would be code compliant……..

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Board of Directors meetings are scheduled for the third Wednesday of every month at 7:30 pm. Meetings are held in the Board Room of Plaza South Association.

Anticipated Schedule:

Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Wednesday, August 20. 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Quarterly Maintenance Payments

Your maintenance payments are due on the following dates:

January 1st
April 1st
July 1st
October 1st

Concrete Restoration Update

As we are all aware, Plaza South is in the midst of repairing concrete deficiencies on our balconies. We have completed the NP Tower, LM Tower, G Tower and K Tower. Currently ongoing are the AB Tower, CD Tower, H Tower and J Tower.

This is a large project that is in serious need of attention. We are working closely with our contractor, Commercial Concrete Restoration Services; our engineering firm, S.P.E.C. and various city agencies to complete this undertaking in a timely, cost efficient and professional manner. Target date for completion is some time in April 2008.

Hopefully when this work is complete the balconies will not need this extensive concrete work for another forty years; and they will be in a safe condition for owners to enjoy.