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HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.013-98 SOLUTDN NO. ! 5 Series of 1998 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, APPROV1NG RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTS TO SELL CITY OWNED REAL PROPERTIES TO CITY EMPLOYEES SUBJECT TO CERTAIN OCCUPANCY AND RESALE DEED RESTRICTIONS FOR SAID PROPERTIES, APPROVING THE CREATION OF THE WATER PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF LOT 24, "COMMON ELEMENTS" TO THE WATER PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER OR ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO. WHEREAS, the City of Aspen owns certain real properties situate in the Aspen Water Plant and Affordable Housing Subdivision in the City of Aspen, Colorado; and WHEREAS, the City of Aspen, in furtherance of its policy of assisting its employees in securing affordable housing, has indicated its willingness to have the said real properties purchased by existing City employees subject to certain conditions and restrictions; and WHEREAS, the buyers of said properties are employees of the City of Aspen and have indicated a desire to purchase said properties from the City; and WHEREAS, the sale and purchase of said units shall be subject to certain occupancy and resale deed restrictions, and WHEREAS, it is in the interests of the City and future owners of said properties to create a homeowners' association to operate and manage certain common elements of the subdivision. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the sale of the following real property to James Crowley and Jan Schubert, as joint tenants: Lot 18 City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision appearing in Book 41 at Page 43 of the records of Pitkin County, Colorado. For an amount not to exceed $321,500.00 plus a 2% contingency, all as set forth in the Residential Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the sale of the following mat property to David and Rebecca Blaine, as joint tenants: Lot 23 City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision appearing in Book 41 at Page 43 of the records of Pitkin County, Colorado. For an amount not to exceed $299,100.00 plus a 2% contingency, all as set forth in the Residential Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the sale of the following real property to Randy and Sheryl Ready, as joint tenants: Lot 19 City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision appearing in Book 41 at Page 43 of the records of Pitldn County, Colorado. For an amount not to exceed $256,839.00 plus a 2% contingency, all as set forth in the Residential Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Section 4. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the sale of the following real property to Walter and Linda Chi, as joint tenants: Lot 22 City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision appearing in Book 41 at Page 43 of the records of Pitkin County, Colorado. For an amount not to exceed $280,054.00 plus a 2% contingency, all as set forth in the Residential Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Section 5. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the sale of the following real property to Brian and Nancy Nichols, as joint tenants: Lot 3 City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision appearing in Book 41 at Page 43 of the records of Pitkin County, Colorado, and the use of a parking space on Lot 24, "Common Element." For an amount not to exceed $145,649.00 plus a 2% contingency, all as set forth in the Residential Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Section 6. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the sale of the following real property to Nick and Edna Adeh, as joint tenants: Lot 14 City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision appearing in Book 41 at Page 43 of the records of Pitkin County, Colorado, and the use of a parking space on Lot 24, "Common Element." For an amount not to exceed $197,862.00 plus a 2% contingency, all as set forth in the Residential Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Section 7. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the sale of the following real property to Ian Macayeal and Danielle McCann, as joint tenants: Lot 6 City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision appearing in Book 41 at Page 43 of the records of Pitkin County, Colorado, and the use of a parking Space on Lot 24, "Common Element." For an amount not to exceed $135,635.00 plus a 2% contingency, all as set forth in the Residential Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Section 8. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the sale of the following real property to Matt Vaughn and Kathleen Kelly, as joint tenants: Lot 8 City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision appearing in Book 41 at Page 43 of the records of Pitkin County, Colorado, and the use of a parking space on Lot 24, "Comnmn Element." For an amount not to exceed $129,050.00 plus a 2% contingency, all as set forth in the Residential Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Section 9. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the sale of the following real property to William and Kelly Linn, as joint tenants: Lot 13 City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision appearing in Book 41 at Page 43 of the records of Pitkin County, Colorado, and the use of a parking space on Lot 24, "Common Element.". For an amount not to exceed $133,968.00 plus a 2% contingency, all as set forth in the Residential Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Section 10. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the sale of the following real property to Rob Fabro¢ini and Karen Marie Panasewicz, as joint tenants: Lot 7 City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision appearing in Book 41 at Page 43 of the records of Pitkin CoUnty, Colorado, and the use of a parking space on Lot 24, "Conunon Element." For an amount not to exceed $123,435.00 plus a 2% contingency, all as set forth in the Residential Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate.. Section 11. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the sale of the following real property to Leon Murray: Lot 12 City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision appearing in Book 41 at Page 43 of the records of Pitkin County, Colorado, and the use of a parking space on Lot 24, "Common Element." For an amount not to exceed $94,968.00 plus a 2% contingency, all as set forth in the Residential Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Section 12. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the sale of the following real property to Tim Anderson: Lot 11 City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision appearing in Book 41 at Page 43 of the records of Pitkin County, Colorado, and the use of a parking space on Lot 24, "Common Element." For an amount not to exceed $l 17,700.00 plus a 2% contingency, all as set forth in the Residential Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Section 13. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the sale of the following real property to Rick Magnuson: Lot 17 City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision appearing in Book 41 at Page 43 of the records of Pitkin County, Colorado, and the use of a parking space on Lot 24, "Common Element." For an amount not to exceed $65,200.00 plus a 2% contingency, all as set forth in the Residential Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Section 14. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the sale of the following real property to Gervaise DuPree: Lot 1 City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision appearing in Book 41 at Page 43 of the records of Pitldn COunty, Colorado, and the use of a parking space on Lot 24, "Common Element." For an amount not to exceed $97,900,00 plus a 2% contingency, all as set forth in the Residential Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Section 15. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the sale of the following real property to Ryan Malloy: Lot 9 City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision appearing in Book 41 at Page 43 of the records of Pitkin County, Colorado, and the use of a parking space on Lot 24, "Common Element." For an mount not to exceed $65,200.00 plus a 2% contingency, all as set forth in the Residential Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Section 16. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the sale of the following real property to Tabatha S. Miller: Lot 5 City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision appearing in Book 41 at Page 43 of the records of Pitkin County, Colorado, and the use of a parking space on Lot 24, "Common Element." For an amount not to exceed $124,206.00 plus a 2% contingency, all as set forth in the Residential Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Section 17. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the sale of the following real property to Brian Heeney and Linda Kasde, as joint tenants: Lot 10 City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision appearing in Book 41 at Page 43 of the records of Pitkin County, Colorado, and the use of a parking space on Lot 24, "Common Element." For an amount not to exceed $124,942.00 plus a 2% contingency, all as set forth in the Residential Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Section 18. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the sale of the following real property to Neat Goldsborough: Lot 4 City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision appearing in Book 41 at Page 43 of the records of Pitkin County,' Colorado, and the use of a parking space on Lot 24, "Common Element." For an amount not to exceed $88,100.00 plus a 2% contingency, all*as set forth in the Residential Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Section 19. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the sale of the following real property to Ron and Joy Christian, as joint tenants: Lot 21 City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision appearing in Book 41 at Page 43 of the records of Pitkin County, Colorado, and the use of a parking space on Lot 24, "Common Element." For an amount not to exceed $122,000.00 plus a 2% contingency, all as set forth in the Residential Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Section 20. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the sale of the following real property to the Water Place Homeowners Association: Lot 24, "Common Elements" City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision appearing in Book 41 at Page 43 of the records of Pitkin County, Colorado. For an amount not to exceed $10.00. Section 21. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the above sale of real properties upon terms substantially similar to those set forth in the "Residential Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate" appended hereto as Exhibit ' 'A" and incorporated herein as if fully set forth here. Section 22. That the City Council of the City of Aspen approves the above sale of properties subject to deed restrictions substantially similar to those set forth in the "Occupancy and Resale Restriction,' Agreement, and Covenant" appended hereto as Exhibit "B " and incorporated herein as if fully set forth here. Section 23. That the City Council of the City of Aspen approves the creation of the Water Place Homeowners AsSociation and hereby directs the City Attomey to file with the Secretary of State the Articles of Incorporation, a copy of which are appended hereto as Exhibit "C". Section 24. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby adopts the By-Laws for the Water Place Homeowners Association as appended hereto as Exhibit "D". ' Section 25. That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the "City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions" for the future use, operation, administration and maintenance of certain facilities or functions common to the use and benefit of the Water Place project, and hereby directs the City Manager to record said covenants with the County Clerk and Recorders Office. A copy of said covenants is appended hereto as Exhibit "E". INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Aspen on the (3day of ~4.t..e~1998. Joh~ S. Bennett, Mayor I, Kathryn S. Koch, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that the foregoing is a tree and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City Council of the City Of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting held on the day herein above stated. athryn ~.~h, Ci y C erk JPW-2/18/98-G:\john\word\resos\waterpl.res.doc F ",4" RESIDENTIAL CONTRACT TO BUY AND SELL REAL ESTATE THIS AGREEMENT, made tkis day of ,199 , by and between and , Purchasers, and the CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, a Colorado home rule municipal corporation, Seller. WITNESSETIt: WHEREAS, the Seller owns certain real property situate in the City of Aspen, Pitldn County, ColoradO; and WHEREAS, is an employee of the City of Aspen and he/she and his/her spouse desire to purchase said real property as joint tenants; and WHEREAS, Seller, in furtherance of its policy in assisting its'employees in securing affordable housing, h~ indicated its willingness to have the said real property purchased by City employees subject to certain conditions and restrictions; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions, restrictions and covenants contained herein and in that certain "Occupancy and Resale Deed Restriction, Agreement and Covenant" appended hereto as Exhibit "A", the parties hereto agree as follows: fl""' 1. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and the deed restrictions set forth at Exhibit "A" appended hereto and incorporated here as if fully set forth, Seller agrees to convey to Purchasers the following described property: together with all improvements thereon and all fixtures of a permanent nature currently on the premises except as hereinafter provided, in their present condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted, hereinafter called the Property. 2. The undersigned person(s) , as joint tenants hereby agree to buy the Property upon the terms and conditions stated herein. 3. The purchase price shall be U.S. $ 4. Price to include any of the following items currently on the Property: lighting, heating, plumbing, ventilating, and central air conditioning fixtures; attached TV antennas and/or water softener 1 (if owned by Seller); all outdoor plants, window and porch shades, venetian blinds, storm windows, /-----~ storm doors, screens, curtain rods, drapery rods, attached mirrors, linoleum, floor tile, awnings, fireplace screen and grate, built-in kitchen appliances, wall-to-wall carpeting, all in their present condition, conveyed free and clear of all taxes, liens and encumbrances except as provided in Paragraph 11. Personal property shall be conveyed by bill of sale. 5. If a new loan is to be obtained by Purchaser from a third party, Purchaser agrees to promptly and diligently (a) apply for such loan, (b) execute all documents and furnish all information and documents required by the lender, and (c) pay the customary costs of obtaining such loan. Then if such loan is not approved on or before , or if so approved but is not available at time of closing, this contract shall be null and void and all payments and things of value received hereunder shall be returned to Purchaser. 6. Purchaser agrees to apply for a loan and agrees to pay interest rate not to exceed 9% per 7. If a note is to be made payable to Seller as partial or full payment of the purchase price, this contract shall not be assignable by Purchaser without written consent of Seller. 8. Cost of any appraisal for loan purposes to be obtained after this date shall be paid by Purchasers. 9. An abstract of title to the Property, certified to date, or a current commitment for title insurance policy in an amount equal to the purchase price, at Seller's option and expense, shall be furnished to Purchaser on or before ,199 . If Seller elects to furnish said title' insurance commitment, Seller will deliver the title insurance policy to Purchaser after closing and pay the premium thereon. 10. The date of closing shall be the date for delivery of deed as provided in Paragraph 11. The hour and place of closing shall be as designated by mutual consent of the parties. 11. At the Closing, title to the Property shall be marketable in Seller. Subject to payment of the purchase price as provided in Paragraph 3 and compliance by Purchasers with all of the other terms and conditions to be complied with by Purchasers under this Agreement, Seller shall execute and deliver to Purchasers at the closing a good and sufficient General Warranty Deed conveying the Property free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, except recorded and/or apparent easements for telephone, cable, electricity, water, sanitary sewer, and subject to building and zoning regulations. The parties hereto further agree to execute at the time of conveyance and have recorded, at Purchaser's expense, an "Occupancy and Resale Deed, Restriction Agreement, and Covenant" for the property on a form identical to that appended hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference. /.-.-., 12. Except as stated in Paragraphs 11 and 13, if title is not merchantable and written notice of defect(s) is given by Purchaser or Purchaser's agent to Seller or Seller's agent on or before date of closing, Seller shall use reasonable effort to correct said defect(s) prior to date of closing. If Seller is unable to correct said defect(s) on or before date of closing, at Seller's option and upon written notice 2 to Purchaser or Purchaser' s agent on or before date of closing, the date of closing shall be extended /--'--. thirty days for the purpose of correcting said defect(s). Except as stated in Paragraph 13, if title is not rendered merchantable as provided in this Paragraph 12, at Purchaser's option, this contract shall be void and of no effect and each party hereto shall be released from all obligations hereunder and all payments and things of value received thereunder shall be returned to Purchaser. 13. Any encumbrance required to be paid may be paid at the time of settlement from the proceeds of this transaction or from any other source. Provided, however, at the option of either party, if the total indebtedness secured by liens on the Property exceeds the purchase price, this contract shall be void and of no effect and each party hereto shall be released from all obligations hereunder and all payments and things of value received hereunder shall be returned to Purchaser. 14. The parties hereto acknowledge that the property is not subject to general taxes up to the date of closing. Purchasers shall be responsible for the payment of all property taxes and assessments levied following the date of closing. 15. In the event the Property shall be damaged by fire or other casualty prior to time of closing, in an amount of not more than ten per cent of the total purchase price, Seller shall be obligated to repair the same before the date herein provided for delivery of deed. In the event such damage is not or cannot be repaid within said time or if the damages exceed such sum, this contract may be terminated at the option of Purchaser and all payments and things of value received hereunder shall be returned to Purchaser. Should Purchaser elect to carry out this contract despite such dmnage, Purchaser shall be entitled to all the credit for the insurance proceeds resulting from such damage, not exceeding, however, the total purchase price. Should any fixtures or services fail between the date of this contract and the date of possession or the date of delivery of deed, whichever shall be earlier} then Seller shall be liable for the repair or replacement of such fixtures or services with a unit of similar size, age and quality, or an equivalent credit. 16. Time is of the essence hereof. If any note or check received as earnest money hereunder or any other payment due hereunder is not paid, honored or tendered when due, or if any other obligation hereunder is not performed as herein provided, there shall be the following remedies: (a) IF SELLER IS IN DEFAULT, (1) Purchaser may elect to treat this contract as terminated, in which case all payments and things of value received hereunder shall be returned to Purchaser and Purchaser may recover such damages as may be proper; or (2) Purchaser may elect to treat this contract as being in full force and effect and Purchaser shall have the fight to an action for specific performance or damages, or both. (b) IF PURCHASER IS IN DEFAULT, (1) Seller may elect to treat this contract as terminated, in which case all payments and things of value received hereunder shall be forfeited and retained on behalf of Seller and Seller may recover such damages as may be proper, or (2) Seller may elect to treat this contract as being in full force and effect and Seller shall have the right to an action for specific performance or damages, or both. (c) Anything tothe contrary herein notwithstanding, in the event of any litigation arising out of this contract, the court may award to the prevailing party all reasonable costs and . expense, including attomey's fees. 3 17. Seller represents and warrants to Purchasers that it is not a foreign person as defined in Section 1445(f) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, and agrees to execute and deliver to Purchasers at closing an affidavit of such fact. 18. The terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns of the Seller and Purchasers; provided that the Purchasers may not assign or modify this Agreement without prior written consent of the Seller as contained herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seals on the date first set forth above. SELLER: CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO By: John S. Bennett, Mayor ATTEST: Kathryn S. Koch, City Clerk PURCHASERS: g:\conUactsXresident.con DISCLOSURE STATEMENT NOTICE TO NON-EMPLOYEE SPOUSE OF CITY OF ASPEN EMPLOYEE WXTH RESPECT TO THE PURCHASE OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND RESTRXCTIONS. READ THIS STATEMENT AND SIGN IT ONLY IF YOU UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. Because your spouse is an employee of the City of Aspen and the City has a policy of assisting its employees in securing affordable housing, you and your spouse may be eligible to purchase real property that has certain conditions and res~ctions placed upon it. These conditions and restrictions are set fo~ in a document entitled City of Aspen, and Covenant. Please read that document carefully. The conditions and restrictions include, but are not limited to, the following matters: 1) The maximum price for which the property may be resold. 2) A requirement that the property be resold to the City or itsdesignee within 180 days of the date your spouse ceases to be an einployee of the City of Aspen. 3) A requirement that if you and your spouse own other real property that is developed, it must be immediately listed for sale; and, thereafter sold within 180 days of closing; 4) In the event that your spouse pre-deceases you, you will be required to execute and deliver a warranty deed conveying the property back to the City within 180 days. The purchase price for this sale will be the price calculated in accordance with the provisions in the deed restrictions. The City Council may extend that time in case of hardship or until you are able to qualify for and procure substantially similar housing accommodations from the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority. 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Any notice, consent or approval which is required to be given hereunder shall be given by mailing the same, certified mall, return receipt requested, properly addressed and with postage fully prepaid, to any address of the party as long as prior written notice of the change of address has been given to the other parties to this Agreement. Said notices, consents and approvals shall be sent to the parties hereto at the following addresses unless otherwise notified in writing: To Owner: To Aspen: City Manager 130 South Galena Street Aspen, Colorado 816i I 18. Exhibits. All exhibits attached hereto, if any, are incorporated heroin and by this reference made a part hereof. 19. Severability,. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement and any other related document shall be interpreted in such manner as to be valid under applicable law; but, if any provision of any of the foregoing shall be invalid or prohibited under said applicable law, such provisions shall be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or prohibition without invalidating the remaining provisions of such document. 20. Choice of Law. This Agreement and each and every related document is to be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. 21. Successors. Except as otherwise provided heroin, the provisions and covenants contained herein shall inure to and be binding upon the heirs, successors and assigns of the parties. 22. Section Headings. Any paragraph or section heading within this Agreement is inserted solely for convenience of reference, and is not intended to, and shall not, govem, limit or aid in the construction of any terms or provisions contained heroin. 9 Notary, Public AdcLress 7 ss~-rppV ~.Iqnd :s~.~dx~ uo.ms.mm;uoo ~ :&SE[LLV aoY,~I~ 'nauua~t 'S mlof :,c,8 OGV'dO~OD 'KEaSV ~0 X!ID Corporations Section 1560 Broadway, Suite 200 Denver, CO 80202 """ (303) 894-2251 .,,UST BE TYPED Fax (303) 894-2242 FILING FEE: $50.00 · MUST SUBMIT TWO COPIES ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Please include a typed OF A COLORADO NONPROFIT self-addressed envelope CORPORATION The undersigned person(s) acting as incorporator(s) of a nonprofit corporation under the Colorado Nonprofit Corporation Act execute(s) the following Articles of Incorporation for such corporation: FIRST: The name of the nonprofit corporation is: The Water Place Homeowners Association SECOND: The address of the initial registered office of the nonprofit corporation in Colorado is: 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO 81611 (Address must include building number and suite number, · street [or rural route number], town or city and zip code· Include a P.O. Box if mailing address is different from street address) and the name of its initial registered agent at such address is Stephen Barwick THIRD: The nonprofit corporation (wiIlYwY~i'~N) ( circle one) have members. FOURTH: Provisions regarding the distribution of assets on dissolution are: The assets of the Association shall be allocated to the numbers in the same Droportions as the number of lots owned by each number. FIFTH: The nonprofit corporation shall have 3 directors who shall serve as the initial board of directors. The name and address of each director is: (This information is not required) NAME OF DIRECTOR ADDRESS (include zip code) Amy L. Margerum 130 S. Galena, Aspen, C0 81611 Randy Ready 130 S. Galena, Aspen, CO 81611 S~XTH: The name(s) and address(es) of each inCorporator(s) is: NAME OF INCORPORATOR(S) ADDRESS (include zip code) te en arwic 130 S. Galena, Aspen, CO 81611 The signature of each incorporator: Revised 7/95 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION THE WATER PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION The undersigned hereby signs and acknowledges, for delivery in duplicate to the Secretary of State of Colorado, these Articles of Incorporation u~nder the Colorado Nonprofit Corporation Act. ARTICLE 1 NAME The name of this corporation is THE WATER PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, hereinafter referred to as the "Association". ARTICLE 2 DURATION The duration of the Association shall be perpetual. ARTICLE 3 PURPOSE AND POWERS OF ASSOCIATION 3.1 The Association shall operate the Common Interest Community known as the City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Project SPA and Subdivision'CWater Place"), located in the City of Aspen, County of Pitkin, Colorado, in accordance with the powers set forth in the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, as amended, and the Colorado Nonprofit Corporation Act, as amended. 3.2 The AssociatiOn shall promote the health, safety, welfare, and common benefit of the residents of the Common Interest Community. 3.3 The Association shall do any and all permitted acts, and shall have and exercise any and all powers, fights, and privileges which are granted to a Common Interest Community Association under the laws of the State of Colorado and the Declaration, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and other governing documents of the Association. 3.4 The foregoing statements of purpose shall be construed as a statement of both purposes · and powers. The purposes and powers stated in each clause shall not be limited or restricted by reference to or interference from the terms or provisions of any other clause, but shall be broadly construed as independent purposes and powers. 3.5 The Association is vested with the obligation of operation and maintenance of the common areas of Water Place Subdivision, pursuant to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions flied for record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Pitkin County, Colorado. 3.6 The Board of Directors and the officers of the Corporation shall have no personal liability to the Corporation or its members for monetary damages arising from breach of fiduciary duty as a Director or officer except as expressly limited by the provisions of Colorado Revised Statues 7-22- 101 (r). The Corporation shall indemnify the Directors and the officers as contemplated in Colorado Revised Statues 7-22-101.5. ARTICLE 4 NONPROFIT The Association shall be a nonprofit corporation, without shares of stock. ARTICLE5 MEMBERSItlP RIGHTS AND QUALIFICATIONS 5.1 The classes, rights, and qualifications and the manner of election or appointment of members are as follows: (a) the members shall be of one (1) class, Owners who own Lots are defined in the Declaration; (b) any person who holds title to a Lot in Water Place shall be a member of the Association, provided that there shall be only one (1) membership for each Lot owned; (c) membership shall be automatically transferred upon the conveyance of that Lot; (d) voting shall be one (1) vote per Lot, and the vote to which each membership is entitled is the vote assigned to its Lot in the Declaration; (e) . ifa Lot is owned by more than one (1) person, those persons shall agree among themselves how a vote for that Lot's membership is to be cast. Individual co-owners may not cast fractional votes. A vote by a co-owner for the entire Lots membership interest shall be deemed to be pursuant to a valid proxy, unless another co-owner of the same Lot objects at the time the vote is cast, in which case such membership's vote shall not be Counied. ARTICLE 6 DECLARANT RESERVED RIGHTS The Declaration of Water Place shall have additional rights and qualifications as may be provided under the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act and the Declaration. During the period of Declarant control, the Declarant, or persons designated by Declarant, subject to certain limitations, may appoint and remove the officers and members of the Board of Directors. The period of Declarant control terminates sixty (60) days after the conveyance of seventy-five percent (75%) of the Lots that may be created to Owners other than Declarant. The Declarant may voluntarily surrender the fight to /.--, appoint and remove officers and Directors before termination of the periods of Declarant control, but in that event the Declarant may require, for the duration of the period of Declarant control, that specified actions of the Association or Board of Directors, as described in a recorded instrument executed by the Declarant, be approved by the Declarant before they become effective. Not later than sixty (60) days after conveyance of twenty-five percent (25%) 0fthe Lots that may be created to Owners other than Declarant, at least one (I) member, and not Less than twenty-five percent (25% of the members of the members of the Boardof Directors, shall be elected by Owners other than the Declarant. Not later than sixty (60) days after conveyance of fifty percent (50%) of the Lots that may be created to Owners other than Declarant not less than one-third (1/3) of the members of the Board of Directors must be elected by Owners other than Declarant. ARTICLE 7 REGISTERED AGENT FOR SERVICE AND ADDRESS The initial registered agent of the Association shall be John P. Worcester at the registered address of 13 0 S. Galena Street, Aspen, Colorado 8 1611. ARTICLE 8 BOARD OF DIRECTORS The initial Board of Directors shall consist of three (3) persons. The names and addresses of the persons who shall serve as Directors until their successors shall be elected and qualified are as follows: Amy L. Margerum 130 S. Galena Street Aspen, Colorado 81611 Randy Ready 130 S. Galena Street Aspen, Colorado 81611 Stephen Barwick 130 S. Galena Street Aspen, Colorado 81611 ARTICLE 9 INCORPORATOR The name and address of the incorporator is: Stephen Barwick 130 S. Galena Street Aspen, Colorado 81611 ARTICLE 10 AMENDMENT Amendment of these Articles shall require the assent of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the members the Association as provided in the Colorado Nonprofit Corporation Act. ARTICLE 11 DISSOLUTION Upon dissolution or final liquidation of the Association, other than by merger or consolidation, the assets of the Association shall be allocated to the members in the same proportions as the number of lots owned by each member bears to the total number of lots in Water Place andshall be disbursed, net of expenses and debts of the Association; to the members and their mortgages, or as their respective interests may appear. ARTICLE 12 EXECUTION IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned incorporator has signed these Articles in duplicate this 13 day of ~'~/b ~/~ ,199~, STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF PITKIN ) The foregoing Articles of Incorporation were acknowledged before me this {,,3 day of ~'eb/1.~ 199~, by Stephen Back. Witness my hand and official seal. My commission expiresi My Commission 12/26/2000 N~tary Public ..... EaA-02/11/98-g:~edna~word\WP-ARTCk BY LAWS OF THE WATER PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION ARTICLE 1 ~ INTRODUCTION These are the Bylaws of The Water Place Homeowners Association, which shall operate under the Colorado Nonprofit Corporation Act, as amended, and the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, as amended, Colorado Revised Statutes 38-33.3-101, et ~eq., hereinafter referred to as the "Act", the Articles of Incorporation of the Association, and the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for The City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant and Affordable Housing Proj eel SPA and Subdivision filed for record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Pitkin County, Colorado, on the day of ,199 . ARTICLE 2 - BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2.1 Number and Qualification -- Termination of Declarant Control. (a) The affairs of the Association shall be governed by a Board of Directors which, until the termination of the period of Declarant control, shall consist of two '(2) persons, the majority of whom, excepting the Directors appointed by the Declarant, shall be Owners. Directors shall be elected by the Owners. At any meeting at which Directors are to be elected, the Owners may, by resolution, adopt specific procedures which are not inconsistent with these Bylaws or the Colorado Nonprofit Corporation Act for conducting the elections. (b) The terms of all Directors shall expire annually. - (c) The Declaration shall govern appointment of Directors of the Board of Directors during the period of Declarant control. (d) The Board of Directors shall elect the officers. The Directors and officers shall take office upon election. 2.2 Powers and Duties. The Board of Directors may act in all instances on behalf of the Association, except as provided in the Declaration, these Bylaws or the Act. The Board of Directors shall have, subject to the limitations contained in the Declaration and the Act, the powers and duties necessary for the administration of the affairs of the Association, including the following powers and duties: (a) Adopt and amend Bylaws and Rules and Regulations; (b) Adopt and amend budgets for revenues, expenditures and reserves; (c) Collect assessments for Common Expenses from Owners; (d) Hire and discharge managing agents; (e) Hire and discharge employees, independent contractors and agents other than managing agents; (f) Institute, defend or intervene in litigation or administrative proceedings or seek injunctive relief for violations of the Association's Declaration, Bylaws or Rules in the Association's name, on behalf of the Association or two (2) or more Owners on matters affecting the Association; (g) Make contracts and incur liabilities; (h) Regulate the use, maintenance, repair, replacement and modification of common Elements; (i) Cause additional improvements to be made as a part of the Common Elements. (j) Acquire, hold, encumber and convey, in the Association's name, any right, title or interest to real estate or personal property, but Common Elements may be conveyed or subjected to a security interest only pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-33.3-312; (k) Grant easements for any period of time, including permanent easements, and grant leases, licenses and concessions for no more than one (1) year, through or over the Common Elements; (1) Impose and receive a payment, fee or charge for services provided to Owners and for the use, rental or operation of the Common Elements, other than Limited Common Elements described in Colorado Revised Statutes 38-33.3-202(1)(b) and (d); (m) Impose a reasonable charge for late payment of assessments and, after notice and heating, levy a reasonable fine for a violation of the Declaration, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Association; (n) Impose a reasonable charge for the preparation and recording of amendments to the Declaration or statements of unpaid assessments; (o) Provide for the indemnification of the Association's officers and the Board of Directors and maintain Directors' and officers' liability insurance; (p) Exercise any other powers conferred by the Declaration or Bylaws; 2 (q) Exercise any power that may be exercised in the state by a legal entity of the same type as the Association; (r) Exercise any Other power necessary and proper for the governance and operation of the Association; 2.3 Manager. The Board of Directors may employ a Manager for the Association, at a compensation established by the Board of Directors to perform duties and services authorized by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may delegate to the Manager only the powers granted to the Board of Directors by these Bylaws under Section 2.2. Subdivisions (c), (e), (g) and (h). Licenses, concessions and contracts may be executed by the Manager pursuant to specific resolution of the Board of Directors and to fulfill the requirements of the budget. 2.4 Removal of Directors. The Owners, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all persons present and entitled to vote, at any meeting of the Owners at which a quorum is present, may remove any Director of the Board of Directors, other than a Director appointed by the Declarant, with or without cause. 2.5 Vacancies. Vacancies in the Board of Directors, caused by any mason other than the removal of a Director by a vote of the Owners, may be filled at a special meeting of the Board of Directors held for that purpose at any time after the occurrence of the vacancy, even though the Directors present at that meeting may constitute less than · quorum. These appointments shall be made in the following manner: (a) As to vacancies of Directors whom Owners other than the Declarant elected, by a majority of the remaining elected Directors constituting the Board of Directors; and (b) As to vacancies of Directors whom the Declarant has the fight to appoint, by the Declarant. Each person so elected or appointed shall be a Director for the remainder of the term of the director so replaced. 2.6 Regular Meetings. The first regular meeting ofthe Board ofDirectors following each annual meeting of the Owners shall be held within ten (10) days after the annual meeting at a time and place to be set by the Owners at the meeting at which the Board of Directors shall have been elected. No notice shall be necessary to the newly elected Directors in order to legally constitute such meeting, provided a majority of the Directors are present. The Board of Directors may set a schedule of additional regular meetings by resolution, and no f~rther notice is necessary to constitute regular meetings, 2.7 Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the president or by a majority of the Directors on at least three (3) business days' notice to each 3 Director. The Notice shall be hand delivered or mailed and shall state the time, place and purpose of the meeting. 2.8 Location of Meeting. All meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held within the City of Aspen. 2.9 Waiver of Notice. Any director may waive notice of any meeting in writing. Attendance by a Director at any meeting of the Board of Directors shall constitute a waiver of notice. If all the Directors are present at any meeting, no notice shall be required, and any business may be transacted at such meeting. 2.10 Quorum of Directors. At all meetings of the Board of Directors, a majority of the Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the votes of a majority of the Directors present at a meeting at which a quortun is present shall constitute a decision of the Board of Directors. If, at any meeting, there shall be less than a quorum present, a majority of those present may adjottm the meeting. At any adjourned meeting at which a quorum is present, any business which might have been transacted at the meeting originally called may be transacted without further notice. 2.11 . Telephone Communication in Lieu of Attendance. A Director may attend a meeting of the Board of Directors by using an electtonic or telephonic communication method whereby the Director may be heard by the other members and may hear the deliberations of the other members on any matter property brought before the Board of Directors. The Director' s vote shall be counted and the presence noted as if that Director were present in person on that particular matter. ARTICLE 3 - LOT OWNERS 3.1 Annual meeting. Annual meetings of Owners shall be held in the City of Aspen, Colorado, at such date set forth in the notice. At these meetings, the Directors shall be elected by ballot of the Owners, in accordance with the provisions of Article 2 of the Bylaws. The Owners may transact other business as may properly come before them at these meetings. 3.2 Budget Meeting. M~etings of Owners to consider proposed budgets shall be called in accordance with the Act. The budget may be considered at Annual or Special Meetings called for other purposes as well. 3.3 Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Association may be called by the president, by a majority of the members of the Board of Directors or by Owners comprising twenty percent (20%) of the votes in the Association. 3.4 Place of Meetings. Meetings of the Owners shall be held at a suitable place convenient to Owners, as may be designated by the Board of Directors or the president. 3.5 Notice of Meetings. The secretary or other officer specified in the bylaws shall cause notice of meetings of the Owners to be hand delivered or sent prepaid by the United States mail to the mailing address of each Lot or to the mailing address designated in writing by the Owner, not less than ten (10) not more than sixty (60) days in advance of a meeting. No action shall be adopted at a meeting except as stated in the notice. 3.6 Waiver of Notice, Any Owner may, at any time, waive notice of any meeting of the Owners in writing, and the waiver shall be deemed equivalent to the receipt of notice. 3.7 Adjournment of Meeting. At any meeting of Owners, a majority of the Owners who are present at that meeting, either in person or in proxy, may' adjourn the meeting to another time. 3.8 Order of Business. The order of business at all meetings of the owners shall be as follows: (a) Roll cail; (b) Proof of notice of meeting; (c) Reading of minutes of preceding meeting; (d) Reports; (e) Election of members of the Board of Directors; (f) Ratification of budget; (g) Unfinished business; and (h) New business. 3.9 Voting. (a) If only (1) one of several owners of a Lot is present at a meeting of the Association, the Owner present is entitled to cast all the Votes allocated to the Lot. If more than one (1) of the owners are present, the Votes allocated to the Lot may be cast only in accordance with the agreement of a majority in interest of the owners. There is a majority agreement if any one (1) of the owners casts the Votes allocated to the Lot without protest being made promptly to the person presiding over the meeting by another owner of the Lot. (b) Votes allocated to a Lot may be case under a proxy duly executed by an Owner. If a Lot is owned by more than one person, each Owner of the Lot may vote or register protest to the casting of votes by the other owners of the Lot through a duly executed proxy. An Owner may revoke a proxy given under this section only by actual notice of revocation to the person presiding over a meeting of the Association. A proxy is void if it is not dated or purports to be revocable without notice. A proxy terminates one year after its date, unless it specifies a shorter term. 3.10 Quorum. Except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, the Owners present in person or by proxy at any meeting of Owners, but no less than fifty-one percent (51%) of the members, shall constitute a quorum at that meeting. /-"', 3.11 Majority Vote. The Vote of a majority of the Owners present in person or by proxy at a meeting at which a quorum shall be present' shall be binding upon all Owners for all purposes except where a hig/~er percentage Vote is required in the Declaration, these Bylaws or by law. ARTICLE 4 - OFFICERS 4.1 Designation. The principal officers of the Association shall be the president, the vice president, the secretary and the treasurer, all of whom shall be elected by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may appoint an assistant treasurer, an assistant secretary and other officers as it finds necessary. The president and vice president, but no other officers, need to be Directors. Any two offices may be held by the same person, except the office of president and secretary. The Office of vice president may be vacant. 4.2 Election of Officers. The officers of the Association shall be elected armually by the Board of Directors at the organizational meeting of each new Board of Directors. They Shall hold office at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. 4.3 Removal of Officers. Upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the Directors, any officer may be removed, either with or without cause. A successor may be elected at any regular meeting of the Board of Di'rectors or at any special meeting of the Board of Directors called for that purpose. ,~--. 4.4 President. The president shall be the chief executive officer of the Association. The president shall preside at all meetings of the owners and of the Board of Directors. The president shall have all of the general powers and duties which are incident to the office of president of a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Colorado, including but not limited to the power to appoint committees from among the Owners from time to time as the president may decide is appropriate to assist in the conduct of the affairs of the Association. The president may fulfill the role of treasurer in the absence of the treasurer. The president may cause to be prepared and may execute amendments, attested by the secretary, to the Declaration and these Bylaws on behalf of the Association, following authorization or approval of the particular amendment as applicable. 4.5 Vice President. The vice president shall take the place of the president and perform the president's duties whenever the president is absent or tinable to act. If neither the president nor the vice president is able to act, the Board of Directors shall appoint some other Director to act in the place of the president on an interim basis. The vice president shall also perform other duties imposed by the Board of Directors or by the president. 4.6 Secretary. The secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings of the Owners and the Board of Directors. The secretary shall have charge of the Association's books and papers as the Board of Directors may direct and shall perform all the duties incident to the office of /._., secretary of a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Colorado. The secretary may cause to be prepared and may attest to execution by the president of amendments 6 to the Declaration and the Bylaws on behalf of the Association, following authorization or approval of the particular amendment as applicable. 4.7 Treasurer. The treasurer shall be responsible for Association funds and securities, for keeping full and accurate financial records and books of account showing all receipts and disbursements and for the preparation of all required financial monies and other valuable effects in depositories designated by the Board of Directors and shall perform all the duties incident to the office of treasurer of a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Colorado. The treasurer may endorse on behalf of the Association, for collection only, checks, notes and their obligations and shall deposit the same and all monies in the name of and to the credit of the Association in banks designated by the Board of Directors. Except for reserve funds described below, the treasurer may have custody of and shall have the power to endorse for transfer, on behalf of the Association, stock, securities, or other investment instnunents owned or controlled by the Association Or a fiduciary for others. Reserve funds of the Association shall be deposited in segregated accounts or in prudent investments, as reserves for the purposes for which they were deposited, by check or order, authorized by the treasurer, and executed by two (2) Directors, one (1) of whom may be the treasurer if the treasurer is also a Director. 4.8 Agreements, Contract, Deeds, Checks, etc. Except as provided in Sections 4.4, 4.6, 4.7 and 4.9 of these Bylaws, all agreements, contracts, deeds, leases, checks and other instruments of the Association shall be executed by persons designated by the Board of Directors. 4.9 Statements of Unpaid Assessments. The treasurer, assistant treasurer, a manager employed by the Association or, in their absence, any officer having access to the books and records of the Association may prepare, certify and execute statements of unpaid assessments, in accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes 38-33.3-316. The Association may charge a reasonable fee for preparing statements of unpaid assessments. The amount of this fee and the time of payment shall be established by resolution of the Board of Directors. Any unpaid fees may be assessed as a Common Expense against the Lot for which the certificate or statement is furnished. ARTICLE 5 - ENFORCEMENT 5.1 Abatement and Enjoinment of Violations of Owners. The violation of any of the Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Directors or the breach of any provision of the Documents shall give the Board of Directors the right, after notice and hearing, except in case of an emergency, in addition to any other rights set forth in these Bylaws: (a) To enter the Lot or Limited Common Element in which, or as to which, the violation or breach exists and to summarily abate and remove, at the expense of the defaulting owner, any structure, thing or condition (except for additions or alterations of a permanent nature that may exist in that Lot) that is existing and creating a danger to the Common Elements contrary to the intent and meaning of the provisions of the 7 Documents. The Board of Directors shall not be deemed liable for any manner of trespass by this action; or (b) To enjoin, abate or remedy by appropriate legal proceeds, either at law or in equity, the continuance of any breach. 5.2 Fine for Violation. By resolution, following notice and hearing, the Board Of Directors may levy a fine of up to $25.00 per day for each day that a violation of the Documents or rules persists after notice and hearing, but this amount shall not exceed that amount necessary to insure compliance with the rule or order of the Board of Directors. ARTICLE 6 - INDEMNIFICATION The Directors and officers of the Association shall have the liabilities, and be entitled to indemnification, as provided in Colorado Nonprofit Corporation Act, the provisions of which are incorporated by reference and made a part of this document. ARTICLE 7 - RECORDS 7.1 Records and Audits. The AssociatiOn shall have the liabilities, and be entitled to indemnification, as provided in Colorado Nonprofit Corporation Act, the provisions of which are incorporated by reference and made a part of this document. 7.2 Examination. All records maintained by the Association or the Manager shall be available for examination and copying by any Owner, any holder of a Security Interest in a Lot or its insurer or guarant0r, or by any of their duly authorized agents or attorneys, at the expense of the person examining the records, during normai business hours after reasonable notices. 7.3 Records. The Association shall keep the following records: (a) An account for each Lot, which shall designate the name and address of each Owner, the name and address of each mortgagee who has given notice to the Association that it holds a mortgage on the Lot, the mount of each Common Expense assessment, the date on which each assessment comes due, the amount paid on the account and the balance due; (b) An account for each Owner showing any other fees payable by the Owner; (c) A record of any capital expenditures in excess of $3,000.00 approved by the Board of DireCtors for the current and next two (2) succeeding fiscal years; (d) A record of the mount and an accurate accom~t of the current balance of any reserves for capital expenditures, replacement and emergency repairs, together with the amount of those portions of reserves designated by the Association for a specified project; (e) The most recent regularly prepared balance sheet and expense statement, if any, of the Association; (f) The current operating budget adopted pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-33.3-315(1) and ratified pursuant to the procedures of Colorado Revised Statutes 38- 33:3-303(4); (g) A record of any unsatisfied judgments against the Association and the existence of any pending suits in which the AsSociation is a defendant; (h) A record of insurance coverage provided for the benefit of Owners and the Association; (i) A record of any alterations or improvement to Lots or Limited Common Elements which violate any provisions of the Declarations of which the Board of Directors has knowledge; (j) A record of any violations, with respect to any portion of the Association, of health, safety, fire or building codes or laws, ordinances, or regulations of which the Board of Directors has knowledge; (k) A record of the actual cost, irrespective 0fdiscounts and allowances, of the maintenance of the Common Elements; (I) Balance sheets and other records required by local corporate law; (m) Tax returns for state and federal income taxation; (n) Minutes of proceedings ofincorporators, Owners, Directors, committees of Directors and waivers of notice; (o) A copy of the most current versions of the Declaration, Bylaws, Rules and resolutions of the Board of Directors, along with their exhibits and schedules. ARTICLE 8 - ARBITRATION In the event that the Board of Directors is unable to carry out its functions required by the provision of the Articles of InCorporation, these Bylaws, the Condominium Declaration or the Common Interest Ownership Act because of the failure to obtain a quorum or a majority vote, then the President and the Secretary shall each designate an arbitrator within thirty (30) days of the date of such failure of a quorum or a majority vote. Each of the two (2) arbitrators so appointed shall appoint a third arbitrator within forty-five (45) days of the date of the failure of the quorum or a majority vote, The three (3) arbitrators shall render a binding decision on all Owners within sixty (60) days of the date of the failure of the quorum or majority vote on all matters then in noncompliance with the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, the Cundominium Declaration and the Common Interest Ownership Act. The costs and expenses incurred in the rendering of the binding decision of the arbitrators shall be considered to be a common expense. ARTICLE 9 - MISCELLANEOUS 9.1 Notices. All notices to the AssociatiOn or the Board of Directors shall be delivered to the office of the Manager, or, if there is no Manager, to the office of the Association, or to such other address as the Board of Directors may designate by written notice to all Owners and to all holders of Security Interest in the Lots who have notified the Association that they hold a Security Interest in a Lot. Except as otherwise provided, all notices to any Owner shall be sent to the owner's address as it appears in the records or the Association. All notices to holders of Security Interests in the Lots shall be sent, except where a different manner of notice is specified elsewhere in the documents, by registered or certified mail to their respective addressees, as designated by them in writing to the Association. All notices shall be deemed to have been given when mailed, except notices of changes of address, which shall be deemed to have been given when received. 9.2 Fiscal Year. the fiscal year of the Association shall be the calendar year. 9.3 Waiver. No restriction, condition, obligation or provision contained in these Bylaws shall be deemed to have been abrogated or waived by reason of any failure to enforce the same, irrespective of the number of violations or breaches which may occur. 9.4 Office. The principal office of the Association shall be on the Property or at such other place as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate. 9.5 Working Capital. A working capital fund is to be established in the amount of two (2) months' regularly budgeted initial Common Expense assessments, measured as of the date of the first assessment on the first phase, for all Lots as they are created in proportion to their respective allocated Interest in Common Expenses. Any amounts paid into this fund shall not be considered as advance payment of assessments. Each Lot's share of the working capital fund may be collected and then contributed to the Association by the Declarant at the time the sale of the Lot is closed or at the termination of Declarant control. Until paid to the Association, the contribution to the working capital shall be considered m~ unpaid Common Expense Assessment, with a lien on the Declarant's unsold Lots pursuant to the Act. Until termination of Declarant control of the Board of Directors, the working capital shall be deposited without interest in a segregated fund. While the Declarant is in control of the Board of Directors, the Declarant. cannot use any of the working capital funds to defray its expenses, reserve coniributions or · construction costs or to make up budget deficits. 9.6 Reserves. AS a part of the adoption of the regular budget the Board of Directors shall include an amount which, in its reasonable business judgment; will establish and maintain an adequate reserve fund for the replacement of improvements to the Common Element and those 10 Limited Common Elements that it is obligated to maintain, based upon the project's age, remaining life and the quantity and replacement cost of maj or Common Element improvements. ARTICLE I0 - AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS 10.1 The Bylaws may be amended only by vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the Board of Directors, following notice and comment to all Owners, at any meeting duly called for such purpose. 10.2 No amendment of the Bylaws of this AssoCiation shall be adopted which would affect or impair the validity or priority of any mortgage covering any Lot or which would change the provisions of the Bylaws with respect to institutional mortgagees or records. EAA-02/11/98-g:\edna\wOrd\WP-BYLWS,DOC 11