Issue 11 | March 2019

GOLF GARDENSCommunity Newsletter

INSIDE THIS ISSUECommunity Events 3

Community Improvements 4

Energy Saving Initiatives 6

COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | 3

• Flea Market & Movie Night - February 22, 2019

• Burjeel Health Screening

• Movie Night Screening

• Flea Market

• Meet & Greet The Trainers

• Face Painting

Past and Upcoming Events

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS

COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER | 5

RFID System and CCTV for

community gate

TV connection for the gym treadmills

Upgrading of playground area

Kids equipments are cleaned as per

schedule

Renovating store by installing 2 fire

resistant layers of cement boards matching the HSE

standards

GG1 and The Westin Hotel joint access

gate and path installation

Installing play equipment of in

Zone “C” front of C028

Installing access system for CH

swimming pool, gym, and squash

hall

Minimizing the size of the retail-

parking roundabout

Replacing swimming pool

cushions and umbrellas

Converting the clubhouse play

room to full time ladies gym

Gym room has been cleaned daily basis

Enhancing and upgrading the water feature

Kids swimming pool splash games

installation

Golf Garden Owners’ Association management is finding ways to serve you better by offering a wide range of new community enhancements for the next year with the main focus on energy savings initiatives. Below are some of these enhancements.

1. All lights and AC to be kept off after working hours, individual leaving last to take the responsibility – has been implemented.

2. AC’s to be kept off after 12.00 A.M to 5.00 P.M depends on whether condition- implemented and ongoing.

3. Manual watering to be controlled/regulated in best possible manner, ongoing.

4. Tennis court lights to be kept off after 12.00 A.M, unless in use.

5. Installation of aerators in the water mixers of all common area restrooms to reduce water consumption- in process, PO issued to contractor.

6. Replacement of all lights in community to LED – in process, Tender analysis.

ENERGY SAVING INITIATIVES

8 | COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital and clinics in Abu Dhabi provide a wide range of services for you and your family. • Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital• Mediclinic Al Mamora

• Mediclinic Khalifa City• Mediclinic Baniyas

Call Centre 800 2000.

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Understanding Service ChargesWhen you buy a home or a commercial unit in a community, which is a jointly owned property (Owners’ Union), you agree to pay your contribution for the operation and upkeep of common areas and utilities. Such contribution is called Service Charge (SC).

The SC invoiced to each homeowner is his / her share of the annual expense budget that is estimated for such maintenance. The SC also includes a share towards the Master Community Fee (if applicable) and a provision to the Reserve Fund that will cover the replacement of common assets when necessary.

Therefore, the SC consists of the following three main components:

• General Fund (operating, administrative, utilities and community improvement expenses)

• Reserve Fund

• Master Community Fee (if applicable)

The General Fund

The General Fund consists of day to day operating and administrative expenses to maintain your community, whether you live in an apartment or villa. Operational expenses include, but are not limited to, the maintenance, utility costs and management of the following:

• Common areas including infrastructure, landscaping, irrigation and water features; general and specialised cleaning; pest control; and civil work such as painting, tiling, masonry and carpentry

• Common and shared recreational areas such as courts and swimming pools

• Firefighting equipment

• Periodic upgrades and / or replacements of non-capital equipment and consumables

• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing assets (MEP)

• Access control systems

• Monitoring / supervision personnel including swimming pool lifeguards and security staff

• Compliance with statutory requirements and / or best practice standards, which includes water quality testing and monitoring, cleaning, security, waste management, insurance, noise levels, swimming pools, pest control and management

• Waste collection

• High and low voltage systems and networks (including earthing and lightning protection systems)

• Domestic water and supply systems / networks

• Signage – its design, manufacture and placement within the community

• Community security and control rooms

• Common area lighting, including streets, walkways

• Administrative expenses – this part of the budget covers the general administration costs and facility management fees that allow us to deliver community services to the required standards. Administrative expenses include, but are not limited to, the management of the following:

• Community events and awareness

• Campaigns

• Statutory fees and permits

• Common area insurance

• Auditor’s fees

• Management costs

• Legal and professional fees

• Bank charges

• Communication charges – such as printing, SMS and postage

Reserve Fund

The Reserve Fund has been established for the costs incurred in the repair and replacement of significant capital items. Examples of this would be elevator or chiller replacements, or perhaps flooring, complete painting and cladding of buildings. It is vitally important to have a strong fund to guarantee not only the smooth running of the community but also to ensure that the value of the building and individual units are maintained well into the future.

Master Community Fee

The Master Community Fee goes towards maintenance of areas that are not part of any particular community but are common to the Master Community and shared by all. A Master Community Fee is charged to each community and other non-residential entities – for example: hotels, clubs, marinas and retail areas within the Master Community. This charge is paid through the SC and covers items such as plants and the maintenance of the Master Community infrastructure including roads, bridges, underground services, storm drains, sewage lines and pavements.

Remember, paying your Service Charge on time ensures the well-being of your community and helps us maintain the high standards that you currently enjoy.