Experience

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Many homeowners associations undertake a variety of capital improvements in their communities. Projects include renovations of

community spaces, enhancing recreational amenities, and access control point improvements, among other efforts. Having a CAM

team that understands capital projects from the ground up is critical to stewarding successful results.

Affinity Management Group has experience in managing a host of capital projects from design, through permitting and construction.

Our team has managed projects ranging in costs from $15,000 to $8 million. Our team has the expertise in ensuring your capital

projects are delivered on time and on budget.

At the core of a community is its infrastructure. Many homeowners associations face the reality of aging roadways, sidewalks,

swales, and stormwater management facilities. Capital reserve funds are established and maintained to address infrastructure

replacement costs. Expenses related to infrastructure typically represent the largest funding categories for communities.

Understanding infrastructure needs and how to effectively administer an infrastructure replacement program is vital for a CAM.

Affinity Management Group has unparalleled experience in all facets of infrastructure replacement and improvements. Our

team has managed infrastructure projects, including roadway repaving, new roadway construction, sidewalk replacement and

installation, stormwater and drainage improvements, and utilities improvements. Projects managed by our team ranged in costs

of $10,000 - $7 million.

Duties of every homeowners association nearly always include the enforcement of restrictive covenants and by-laws. While all

communities have such regulations, they are always unique to each community. It is critical that CAM providers ensure equal

application of enforcement practices. Just as vital is that violations are raised and resolved timely.

Affinity Management Group has experience in local code enforcement, including the application and enforcement of local

rules and the International Property Maintenance Code. Our team understands the important relationship that exists between

educating and enforcing community rules. We have experience in utilizing a variety of measures to ensure compliance.

Furthermore, our team has experience in quasi-judicial and legal proceedings necessary to effectuate violation enforcement,

including fines and lien attachments.

As financial stewards of the homeowners association, CAM providers must possess a deep knowledge base in budgeting and

accounting. The annual budget of a community serves as the governing resource for all financial-related activities. Budget

preparation and adoption requires that distinct forecasting and processes be undertaken. The financial management activities of a homeowners association ensure the budget is followed and all accounting practices meet industry standards, including GAAP.

Furthermore, auditing of financial reports and practices provides assurances that the financial condition of the community is

strong and any deficiencies are addressed.

Affinity Management Group understands the comprehensive fiscal responsibilities of a homeowners association. Our team’s

experience in financial management is proven and reliable. We’ve developed budgets utilizing a zero-based budgeting approach,

forecasting fiscal implications and prioritizing a community’s needs. Our budget development process is comprehensive. We

have expert experience in fund accounting, managing general and operating funds as well as enterprise and reserve funds. Our

experience in accounts payable and receivable is extensive, with a focus on timely collections and disbursements. We’ve worked

with both ad-valorem and non-ad-valorem based tax rolls and assessments, administering the roll, and millage adjustments and

adoption. Our comprehensive financial management experience includes working with financial auditing firms and CPAs to ensure

proper financial practices are followed, adequate internal controls exist, and the financial health of fund categories is strong.

In addition to common infrastructure and spaces maintained by a homeowners association, parks, recreational and green space amenities are common in communities. Such assets are attractive to homeowners and provide a sense of community and

connectivity. Maintaining these spaces and enhancing the amenities is oftentimes a priority for communities. Affinity Management Group has experience in managing and maintaining a variety of parks and recreational amenities. Our team

has been part of the development of master park plans, in addition to the design and construction of recreational amenities,

including indoor community spaces, playgrounds, basketball/tennis courts, fields, and trails. We understand how important

these spaces are to a community and have the expertise in acquisition, renovation, design, and new construction of parks and

recreational amenities.

At one point or another, a homeowners association will have to engage with a government regulatory agency. Examples include

local government for permitting of construction activities and service provision and State agencies for water management or

transportation related needs. A CAM provider with regulatory experience will be invaluable in dealings with these agencies.

Our team at Affinity Management Group has experience in working with local, State and Federal regulatory agencies. Our

familiarity with the requirements and resources available from regulators is vital in helping a community navigate the

complexities of regulatory environments. Our team has worked with permitting agencies at all levels of the government on a host

of projects, including new construction, infrastructure replacement, housing compliance, and water resource permitting, among

many others.

Unfortunately, many CAM providers fail to offer the local, tailored service necessary to fuel the success of a community. It is

common in the CAM industry for homeowners associations to be treated like a number and not a community. Many CAM providers

outsource segments of their services to out-of-area providers, which leaves communities frustrated.

Affinity Management Group is local. We pride ourselves on transforming the way CAM services are provided. At the heart of

this transformation is our local team. We understand the local needs and historical context to help facilitate highly effective

management. Our operations are based in North Central Florida. Affinity Management Group has relationships with local

vendors that provides access to competitive pricing/bidding and quality workmanship. We care about the work we do and the

impact we have on a community. Our local experience, knowledge and presence propel us to serve you.