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Ta h o e Ke y s Pr o p e r t y Own e r s A s s oc i ati on

TOWNHOME PROPERTY INSURANCE UPDATE PG. 30

PROPOSED REVISIONS - MEMBER ID CARD AND RECREATIONAL PASS POLICY PG. 20

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Assessment Collections Update 4 Ready To Ski? Protect Your Knees 6 Harvesting 2023 Season

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Board Actions Summary

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TKPOA December 2023 Calendar + Beyond 12 ACC Rule of the Month – Holiday Lights 13 2024 ACC Application Submittal Schedule 14 Importance of Dog Leash and Other Pet Rule Requirements

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Ice Safety

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TKPOA Property Insurance – Townhome Update

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Control Methods Test Year 3 Special Assessment Vote Results22 2024 ACC Meeting Schedule

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Winter Storm Prep

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PROPOSED CHANGES TO MEMBER ID CARD AND RECREATIONAL PASS POLICY At the December 13th, 2023 Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved posting proposed revisions to the Member ID Card and Recreational Pass Policy.

The proposed revised policy has been emailed to members and is posted on the TKPOA website, www.tkpoa.com, under Documents>> Rules & Procedures>>Rule Change Notification.

Board adoption of the proposed policy will be on the January 17th, 2024, Board of Directors agenda, however, the Board will also consider extending the comment period.

Members may submit their comments to Operations Manager Heather Blumenthal at heather.blumenthal@fsresidential.com.

The Keys Breeze Magazine

PUBLISHING DISCLOSURE NOTICE The Keys Breeze is the official monthly publication of the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA), which is located at 356 Ala Wai Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Each membership parcel receives one subscription to Keys Breeze mailed to a domestic address. Cost to produce and distribute this publication is offset by advertising revenues and budgeted funds.

The inclusion of advertising in this publication does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association or its Board of Directors of the projects, services or views contained therein.

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TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

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2023–2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Linda Callahan

Architectural Control Dept.

Manager, Ext. 239

John Cefalu

Michelle Pandori, INTERIM TREASURER

Security (530) 545-0847

Sabine Litten, SECRETARY

Water Company (530) 318-4268

Joby Cefalu, DIRECTOR

Kristine Lebo

Jim Siegfried, DIRECTOR

Water Quality Manager, Ext. 241

Front Desk Attendant Ext. 221 Water Quality Ext. 275

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General Manager, ext. 224 Printed on recycled paper with soy-based inks.

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Pete Wolcott, DIRECTOR

ASSESSMENT COLLECTIONS UPDATE

Hello Tahoe Keys Residents!

This a friendly reminder that assessment collections, including lockbox information, changed as of April 1st, 2023. The information needed to set up payments can be found on the Welcome Letter that you received in the mail and/or as it is listed on your quarterly statement. The next statements being sent out will be for the Fourth Quarter Assessment, due October 1st.

Please contact our Client Transition Team at (888) 990-2334 or ClientTransition.ca@fsresidential.com with any questions.

Payment options are: 1. ClickPay – FirstService Residential’s online payment service provider. You can access ClickPay by visiting https://www. clickpay.com/firstservice 2. Bill Pay – Your bank’s bill pay service If using this service, please enter the following: name, address, and include your new 8-digit Access Number (which can be found on the Welcome Letter you received) on your bank’s website when using its bill pay service: Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association c/o FirstService Residential PO Box 30354, Tampa, FL 33630 3. Paper Check – Mail a Check to the address above. Include your FirstService remit slip from your monthly statement and your 8-digit FirstService access number.

Are you set up with another auto bill pay service for your assessments?

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If you are, your future payments to FirstService will not be debited from your account until you update your account information through your bank’s bill pay service, or signup with FirstService Residential’s service provider, ClickPay. Please note that if you are currently on autopay, it will be canceled and not transferred for your security protection, as you will have to set it up through ClickPay as this is the new payment platform.

E-STATEMENTS By default, the assessment statements will be sent as a hard copy; if you would like to sign up to receive your future assessment statements electronically, please navigate to: https://estatements.welcomelink.com/fscalifornia to sign up.

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READY TO SKI?

PROTECT YOUR KNEES Every year, thousands of skiers will sustain a knee injury, cutting their season short. While some are caused by unavoidable accidents, some injuries can be prevented. Preparation, mindfulness, and

DURING YOUR RUNS

a proactive approach can make all the difference

Know your skill level.

Don’t let your pride get you hurt. Stay off tough courses or runs if you don’t have the experience to handle them.

between a day on the slopes and an unforeseen trip to the emergency room.

One sign that you’re out of your comfort zones: Your form starts to suffer. You should be able to comfortably maintain an aggressive, forward-leaning posture. If the grade intimidates you, you’ll unconsciously hang back a little. Sit back too far, you’ll tumble backward, and that’s how you may tear your ACL.

The medial cruciate ligament (MCL) and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are the most prone to injuries when skiing. These ligaments contribute to the stabilization of the knee, and can become

Listen to your body.

Many skiers get hurt when their energy levels drop.

Observe how you feel. Stay fed. Stay hydrated.

Recognize when you need to rest.

compromised in high-speed/high-impact sports such as skiing.

Here are some practical steps skiers can take to

Know how to fall.

You can’t avoid every fall. If you feel one coming, and you can’t stop it, don’t resist. Learn to fall into your momentum.

minimize the risk of injury and ensure a safer and more enjoyable experience on the mountain.

BEFORE THE SEASON

Get your legs in ski shape.

Skiing requires strength and stability. We rely on our lower body, primarily, to carry out these demands, and just like we would rehearse a dance to memorize the steps, we must also practice the movements required in skiing in order to avoid injury.

Many of us have desk-job lifestyles that leave our lower bodies slightly misshapen; we sit in chairs all day, which tightens up our hips while weakening our rear leg muscles. Squats and lunges, in addition to hip stretches and deadlifts, are examples of exercises that strengthen both sides of the legs––the quad muscles in front and the hamstring muscles in back.

When skiing, weight and an exceptional amount of force is applied to the legs, often one at a time. To prepare Keys Breeze

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for this, skiers should practice single-leg balancing and gluteal strengthening exercises. Simply stand on one foot for 30 seconds at a time. Even better: Try singleleg squats. The leg strength you build will improve your stability. That’s great for your knees.

It’s our instinct to lean away, or twist ourselves sideways to slow down. But herky-jerky movements like that put too much tension on our knee ligaments- and then, sometimes they snap.

WHEN TO SEE US

In spite of all your preparation, you may still get hurt.

MCL and ACL injuries come with similar symptoms: pain, swelling, and a feeling of instability around the knee.

It's important to call your doctor for a diagnosis — a torn MCL will usually get better with therapy or possible non-surgical orthopedic techniques, but an ACL injury often requires surgery. The two injuries can happen together, and an MRI or ultrasound can help tell them apart.

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Dr. Jeff Orr is an orthopedic specialist seeing patients at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness in South Lake Tahoe, CA and the Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine offices in Carson City, and Stateline, NV. Dr. Orr’s previously recorded webinar, “Advancements in ACL Repair & Recovery” is available at BartonHealth.org/Lecture. Learn more at BartonHealth.org or by calling 530.543.5554.

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HARVESTING 2023 SEASON HARVESTING MONTHLY TOTALS

2021

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It starts with a shovel

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HARVESTING TOTALS 2021 - 2023

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Total weeds harvested in 2023 was 606 tons!

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Congrats to our Skimmers!

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% indicates skimmer total contribution to harvesting

in the 2023 season!

CMT EFFECT Pie charts depict the % of weeds harvested before (2021) and after (2023) CMT herbicide application within the west channel closure zones.

Area A 5% Area B 2%

Area A 16%

Area B 7%

2021

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UPCOMING 2024 COMMITTEE MEETING DATES Townhouse Advisory Committee Meetings Date

Time

January 10, 2024

TBD

February 13, 2024

TBD

March 14, 2024

TBD

April 10, 2024

TBD

Waterways Committee Meetings

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Harvesters

Dock Boats

Boston Whalers

Trailers

Date

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January 18, 2024

2:00 p.m.

March 14th, 2024

2:00 p.m.

ALL EQUIPMENT IS IN 100% FULL, WORKING CONDITION!

May 2nd, 2024

2:00 p.m.

KEYSWEEDSMANAGEMENT.ORG

July 1st, 2024

2:00 p.m.

September 5th, 2024

2:00 p.m.

November 14th, 2024

2:00 p.m.

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*Please note that all wait times are approximate and On My Way does not provide a guaranteed time slot.

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BOARD ACTIONS SUMMARY

By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager

NOVEMBER 15TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE SESSION

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BOARD ACTIONS • • • •

Reviewed 0 Personnel Matters Reviewed 2 Disciplinary Matters Reviewed 2 Contracts Reviewed 3 Legal Matters

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NOVEMBER 15TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS OPEN SESSION

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BOARD ACTIONS • • • • •

Appointed Jim Siegfried as the Board Treasurer and Michelle Pandori as the Assistant Board Treasurer for the 2023-2024 Board Term.

Appointed Ken Silveira as the Finance Committee Chairperson Approved Phase 1 for the Well 3 Packer Feasibility test to be completed by Besst Inc. for a cost of $89,182 to be funded from the Water Company Reserve Fund.

Rescinded a $500 ACC Fine for a gas/propane BBQ and fire pit violation and directed Staff to review and update the current rule.

Appointed Clint Schue to the Architectural Control Committee as a member “in-training.”

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Approved Lake Tallac Easement #LTAUA-13.

Extended the deadline for the remaining Lake Tallac residents to apply for an easement.

Approved Boat Docks Inc. for the Cove 4 Boat Dock and Stairs Replacement Project at a cost of $191,000 plus a 5% contingency for a total project cost of $200,550 to be funded from the Cove 4 Reserve Fund.

Approved Deck and Balcony Inspections Inc. for the Cove Balcony Inspections per SB326 for a cost of $123,822 to be funded from Townhome Cove Reserve Funds as allocated on the project fiscal impact report.

Approved purchasing the additional $44,511,877 of property insurance coverage at a premium cost of $690,670 and to approve an emergency special assessment to Townhome Property Owners to fund the additional premium cost.

Authorized a vote of the Cove 3A Members for a $2,200,000 Special Assessment to fund upcoming capital expenditures, including replacement of the Cove’s bulkhead.

NOVEMBER 20TH – BOARD DISCIPLINARY SUBCOMMITTEE EXECUTIVE SESSION BOARD ACTIONS •

Reviewed 2 Disciplinary Matters

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TKPOA DECEMBER 2023 CALENDAR + BEYOND

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JANUARY 20 24

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Rules and Enforcement Review Committee 10:00 a.m.

Finance Committee Meeting 10:00 a.m.

ACC Meeting 9:00 a.m.

Townhouse Oversight Committee 3:00 p.m.

Board of Directors Executive Session 3:00 p.m.

Board of Directors Regular Meeting 5:00 p.m.

Volunteer Reception 6:00 p.m.

Pavilion Office Closed - Holiday Bylaws and CC&Rs Communication Subcommittee TBD TKPOA Visions Ad Hoc Committee TBD Waterways Committee Meeting TBD

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Pavilion Office Closed – Holiday Finance Committee Meeting 10:00 a.m.

Rules and Enforcement Review Ad Hoc Committee 1:00 p.m.

Townhouse Oversight Committee ACC Meeting 9:00 a.m.

Board Disciplinary Subcommittee Executive Session 2:00 p.m.

Board of Directors Executive Session 3:00 p.m.

Board of Directors Regular Meeting 5:00 p.m.

Waterways Committee 2:00 p.m.

Bylaws and CC&Rs Communication Subcommittee TBD TKPOA Visions Ad Hoc Committee TBD

Note: All meetings will be held at the TKPOA Pavilion, 356 Ala Wai Blvd, South Lake Tahoe unless otherwise noted. Member meeting attendance is also available via online Zoom conference call. Links and call in information for meetings are posted on the TKPOA website ahead of each meeting. Please contact the TKPOA Front Desk at (530) 542-6444 for details on member attendance via Zoom.

WHERE IN THE UNIVERSE IS KEYS BREEZE?

Attention all TKPOA Homeowners

Show us where you read the Keys Breeze. All images must be submitted electronically. JPEG files are preferred format and the size needs to be no less than 1MB. By submitting your photo, you are giving us permission to reprint in Keys Breeze. Please email submission to Heather Blumenthal at HBlumenthal @tahoekeyspoa.org

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ACC RULE OF THE MONTH –

Holiday Lights By: Linda Callahan, Community Design and Review Department Manager

Holiday Lights cannot remain on the residence yearround. Lights should be removed after the holiday, weather permitting.

According to the Architectural Control Rules Brochure (ACRB), Section 15, Misc. Provisions for Exterior Grounds, Storage and Structures, Item 15.14 reads as follows: Holiday and Traditional Displays vary widely. Displays and holiday decorations may be erected temporarily without a permit. Holiday decorations may be displayed no more than 30 days before or 14 days after a holiday (weather permitting). Decorations for personal events (birthdays, weddings, homecomings, etc.) may be displayed no more than 3 days before and 3 days after the event. All other displays require ACC approval and must be in harmony with the requisite occasion (as appropriate) and surrounding structures and neighborhood. Lights may not shine so brightly as to be an unreasonable disturbance to neighbors or drivers and no sound devices are permitted for any decoration. All lighted displays must be turned off by 11pm. No display may obstruct the views from any other property.

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2024 ACC APPLICATION

SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE Submittal Deadline (Wednesday prior to the meeting)

ACC Meeting Dates (Tuesdays)

January 10

January 16

February 7

February 13

March 6

March 12

April 3

April 9

May 1

May 7

May 15

May 21

May 29

June 4

June 12

June 18

June 26

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July 10

July 16

July 24

July 30

August 7

August 13

August 21

August 27

September 4

September 10

September 18

September 24

October 2

October 8

October 30

November 5

November 27

December 3

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What is a

BEAR BOX?

*UTILITY BOXES ARE NOT BEAR BOXES*

Approved Bear Resistant Garbage Can Enclosure Vendors: TAHOE BEAR BOX (530) 546-3154 ; www.bearbox.org (877) BEAR BOX

NO BEAR CAN Langenfield Ace Hardware (530) 541-3601 ; www.nobearcan.com/products

THE BEARGUARD

COMPANY

LeeVan335@gmail.com OR LeVan1@att.net www.BEARGUARDINFO.com

*Green/yard waste does not have to be placed in a bear box. All other refuse must be (eg. recycling, bags/boxes, food/beverage containers, all other waste).

If refuse will not fit in a bear box, please make arrangements to have it brought to South Tahoe Refuse.*

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IMPORTANCE OF DOG LEASH AND OTHER PET RULE REQUIREMENTS Greetings Tahoe Keys Property Owners!

We are writing today to inform you of the importance of always keeping your dog on a leash and to pick up after your dog properly during your walks around the Keys. While it can be fun to let your dog free occasionally, it can be dangerous and uncomfortable for other members and their guests who are also out enjoying the Tahoe Keys outdoors.

including but not limited to, common parks, walkways, streets, and Townhome Cove common park areas.

TKPOA has installed pet waste disposal stations throughout the Tahoe Keys common areas to ensure easy and quick disposal for responsible pet owners to pick up after their pets. Proper pet waste disposal assists the Tahoe Keys TKPOA Security receives regular calls from concerned in maintaining our beautiful park and members regarding dogs being off leash or pet waste walkway areas for the benefit of our that was not properly disposed of. The intent of members, their neighbors, and their guests.

TKPOA’s leash rule is to protect the health and safety It is always a good practice for all pet owners of Association members and to protect your pet. Our to clean up after their furry friends. goal is to prevent potential accidents from occurring that could harm or upset neighbors who are enjoying While TKPOA’s goal is compliance with all their time outside as well. The use of a leash will rules and regulations, a member may be benefit you, your neighborhood, and your pet. There fined up to $1,000.00 dollars for violation of are many good reasons to keep your dog on a leash: these rules. TKPOA’s enforcement procedure begins with a first and second violation letter 1. It is a great good neighbor policy, preventing before moving to the Board Hearing step for your dog from trespassing on the neighbor's a third violation where fines may be assessed. property during your walk. It also keeps your dog Subsequent violations after the third will result from jumping on people you encounter, ensuring in an automatic hearing with the Board of that your dog has the chance of being properly Directors. introduced.

2. Walking your pet on a leash will prevent Please keep your dog leashed, safe, and be a the spread of disease. A leashed dog can be good neighbor and be sure to pick up after your restrained from sniffing the droppings of other pet while enjoying the outdoors. animals.

3. A leash is commonly referred to as "Your Pet's Please contact TKPOA Security at (530) 545Lifeline," protecting your pet from traffic and 0847 with any questions or concerns. unrestrained animals. Accidents or animal bites are greatly reduced when responsible pet owners Thank you! obey the leash law.

TKPOA Security Department 4. It is a great identification tool, symbolizing that the dog has an owner, and enabling someone who sees the leash and identification tag attached to the dog's collar to find you if you and your pet should become separated.

5. It is a great relief to wildlife, keeping your dog from chasing squirrels, deer, and other wildlife.

While pets may remain unleashed while on the owner’s property (including front yards and porches), it is a violation of the TKPOA Association Operating Rules and against California Law to have a dog off a leash in a Common Area of the Tahoe Keys Keys Breeze

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Now that winter has arrived and the Tahoe Keys lagoons Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Properties Please inform your renters that the ice within our and waterways are covered with ice and snow, it is important to think about ice safety. TKPOA Water Quality community is unsafe. Renters and their families should refrain from walking on it for their own safety. Refrain and Security Departments along with the South Lake from throwing rocks, trash and other items on the ice.

Tahoe Fire and Rescue recommend you don’t venture out on our frozen lagoons and waterways, as they are considered unsafe. Please keep in mind: Never allow children or pets to venture onto the ice In the event they fall through the ice, there is a high probability of injury or death. TKPOA rules pertaining to pets and City of South Lake Tahoe Animal Control Codes do not allow an unleased pet to run or play on the ice.

Recognize that ice will never be completely safe Conditions, and unseen or unknown factors, can render seemingly safe ice suddenly dangerous. Take all care and precautions to avoid mishaps and make sure you have a rescue plan in place, i.e.; throw able floatation device with an attached rope, for those who live on the water. Having a safety plan in place, should you see an ice incident, can save lives.

Understand that ice strength is not the same everywhere, not even on the same body of water It is difficult to judge the strength of ice based on appearance alone. Other factors including snow cover, currents, bubblers to prevent ice around boats, distribution of the load on the ice, schools of fish, and other factors affect the thickness and safety.

Laminar Flow Aeration (LFA) Project Area In the spring to 2019, the Water Quality Department introduced a new project in the TKPOA waterways. This project consists of 10 diffuser and over 8,000 feet of high pressure hose which covers approximately six acres of waterways operates nonstop throughout the year. One of the project goals is to have a continuous circulation of the water column. This will reduce the water’s ability to freeze and if it does freeze the ice will be thin and ununiform which makes this area extremely dangerous. The LFA project is located in the waterways that are north of Venice Drive and between Christie Drive and Lucerne Way (refer to picture to the right).

Find an alternative to playing on the lagoons Skaters can go to Heavenly Village Ice Rink (530- 5424230) or the South Tahoe Ice Arena (530-544-7465).

There are many interesting trails in and near the Tahoe Keys for walking and snowshoeing. All people who The TKPOA WQ Staff has placed ice caution signs around venture out during winter should carry emergency supplies no matter how long they plan to be out or where the TKPOA Waterways to remind the members, renters they plan to go. Always make sure that someone knows and visitors about the threat that ice pose (refer to where you are going and when you are expected to return. pictures below).

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TKPOA PROPERTY INSURANCE – TOWNHOME UPDATE By: Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager

As of November 16th, 2023, Property insurance at full (100%) coverage for the 2023-2024 term has been bound. The total premium is $3,644,948 compared to the $963,483 premium for the prior 2022-2023 term. $3,234,757 of this premium is for the Property Insurance ($109 million of coverage, aligned with the CC&R requirement). 95.3% or $3,084,357 of the Property Insurance premium is allocated to the Cove Townhome Subdivisions and is being paid via 3 emergency special assessments that have been sent to the Townhome owners.

What I have to pay and when

The 2024 budget anticipated an increase in insurance; however, the renewal was in excess of the budgeted amount. Therefore, the Board has voted to assess each townhome owner for the excess amount. Due to the current, unprecedented, disruption within the California insurance market, acquiring the full amount has offered limited options and taken longer than normal, resulting in coverage being acquired in increments. As such, TKPOA has billed our Cove members incrementally, as coverages have been secured. Below is a table showing the due dates and delinquent dates for each special assessment.

Due Date 1st Emergency Special Assessment 2nd Emergency Special Assessment 3rd Emergency Special Assessment

11.15.2023

Timeline •

For purchasing $25 million of coverage

12.01.2023 12.31.2023

For purchasing additional $40 million of coverage

01.01.2024 01.31.2024

For purchasing the final $44 million of coverage

The specific amount each Cove Owner must pay is determined by the relative average square footage of each cove. Owners will have received notices for each Keys Breeze

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Owners may pay their special assessment utilizing ClickPay, their bank's online bill pay feature, or by mailing a check to the PO Box address: Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association c/o FirstService Residential PO Box 30354 Tampa, FL 33630 Please note - each special assessment will not reflect on the owner's account until the due date, however, if an owner would like to pay the assessment(s) prior to the due date, they can do this, and it will show temporarily as a credit on their account until the actual assessment due date.

Delinquent Coverage Date Secured 12.16.2023

special assessment with their amounts and will receive separate billing statements (invoices) as well closer to the due dates. The billing statements for the first and second special assessment have been mailed out and the third special assessment billing statement will be sent out later in December.

July 21, 2023 – The Commercial Property Carrier, QBE, notified the TKPOA insurance broker, Liberty Insurance, that QBE would not renew the property insurance, “Due to wildfire exposure, the risk is no longer within QBE’s property appetite.”

• July 27, 2023 – TKPOA changed insurance brokers.

A “Broker of Record Letter” was delivered to LaBarre/Oksnee who specialize in HOA insurance requirements. This is the broker used by our management company, FirstService, for many of their other Associations. TKPOA chose this new broker as they have access to more carriers than are former broker.

• September 1, 2023 – TKPOA’s new insurance broker, LaBarre/Oksnee, took the Associations policies out to market. Note that insurance carriers will not submit proposals sooner than 30 days prior to the end of the current policy period. TKPOA’s policy period is October 1st to September 30th the following year. » LaBarre/Oksnee had 30-days to solicit and receive insurance quotes. » LaBarre/Oksnee went to 47 carriers for quotes. » 29 of those carriers declined to bid. » A 2nd insurance broker was engaged. The prices

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quoted by the 2nd broker closely matched the premium for this $44 million property insurance prices presented by LaBarre/Oksnee. coverage was included in the budget due to the • September 28, 2023 - the Board voted to bind the significant increases in costs year over year, and first $25,000,000 of Property/Fire insurance for the therefore the premium for the additional coverage Common Facilities and the 12-Coves. is 100% funded through the third emergency » The first special assessment was charged to cover special assessment. the difference in the property insurance premium that was not already included in the 2023 or Why this happened 2024 budget for townhome property insurance.

According to the brokers in the Tahoe basin, the While the budget planned for a 35% increase in California insurance market has collapsed and premiums for the recent renewal term, the actual continues to harden. Insurance carriers face rerenewal was more than double this year over insurance issues, which are causing carrier capacity last year and this special assessment is to cover issues. The carriers do not have the same limits of that difference in premium amount for the initial insurance to offer as in previous years, so carriers are renewal. limiting the amount of coverage they will offer at » In addition, this initial ren included only $25 million any one location, which makes obtaining coverage of property insurance coverage out of the $109 for $100 million in property extremely difficult if not million worth of insurable property value in the impossible. Other HOAs in the Tahoe Basin, as well as Association. other parts of California, are facing the same scenario » The Board directed the Association’s broker and with reduced coverages and extraordinary premiums, staff to continue to build proposals for additional and many cannot get more than 50% coverage of coverage in an attempt to achieve 100& property their full insurable value. insurance coverage.

• October 18, 2023 - the Board voted to bind an Who are the decision-makers additional $40,000,000 of Property/Fire insurance The TKPOA Board has the fiduciary responsibility and for the Common Facilities and the 12-Coves. authority to make these decisions. The Board has » The second special assessment was charged to consulted extensively with our broker, other brokers in cover the property insurance premium for an the Tahoe basin, and our Association’s legal counsel. All additional $40 million of property insurance agree that we are in unprecedented times. With much coverage. This additional $40 million of property discussion, the Board has approved full coverage for the 2023-2024 term as required by TKPOA’s CC&Rs. insurance coverage brought the total coverage amount to $65 million or 60% of the total Next steps insurable value. » None of the premium for this $40 million property In parallel, the Board is investigating options for the insurance coverage was included in the budget due coming years. Due to changing environmental and to the significant increases in costs year over year, economic risks, the insurance industry is expected to remain unsettled for the foreseeable future. and therefore, was billed to townhome owners through the second emergency special assessment.

We are monitoring options that may become ◊ This is why the second special assessment available via the state of California, which recently is higher than the first special assessment – announced new legislation around this issue. the first assessment was for only part of the There may also be new options available via the initial premium since part of it was already State’s FAIR Plan to allow higher commercial included in the budget. The additional $40 coverage in the future. However, these options may million of property coverage premium is 100% not become available until as late as December 2024. funded through the second emergency special Note that even with these upcoming legislative changes, assessment. it is likely that the insurance market will remain costly • November 15, 2023 – the Board voted to bind an for the foreseeable future. additional $44,000,000 of Property/Fire insurance for the Common Facilities and the 12-Coves.

We will continue to keep our owners updated as » The third special assessment is being charged more information becomes available. For questions, to cover the property insurance premiums for please contact General Manager Hallie Kirkingburg at the remaining additional $44 million of property hallie.kirkingburg@fsresidential.com or Operations insurance coverage, which brought the total Manager Heather Blumenthal at heather.blumenthal@ coverage amount to $109 million or 100% of the fsresidential.com. total insurable value. » As with the second special assessment, none of the Keys Breeze

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CONTROL METHODS TEST YEAR 3 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT VOTE RESULTS By: Kristine Lebo, Water Quality Department Manager

There will be no herbicide application and therefore The results of the Control Methods Test (CMT) Year 3 no boating restrictions in 2024.

Funding Referendum are official: 82% of the cast votes were “yes” in favor to support and fund Year 2 of the CMT.

2024 Waterways Projects

CMT Year 2 Special Assessment Vote Results The budget for CMT Year 3 is similar to Year 2, with Ballot Count on 11-15-2023

Total TKPOA Members

1, 528

TKPOA Members Eligible to Vote as of 09/21/2023

1, 528

Total Ballots Received by 5:05PM on 11/15/2023

816

Total Valid Ballot Envelopes Received

780

Total Invalid Ballot Envelopes Received

36

the three Group B methods to be used only within the treatment areas that have shown success in Years 1 and 2. An important complement to our weed control effort is our investment in long-term lagoon water quality improvement. The two major elements of this effort are: 1) kicking off a collaborative, inter-agency effort to reduce unwanted nutrients in Lake Tallac and the Keys Lagoons, and 2) planning for the replacement and upgrade of our circulation system. Note: investment in the collaborative effort is contingent upon a $200k grant from the Mitigation Fund.

CMT Year 3 is Year 8 of a 10-year collaborative

764 effort to control invasive weeds...

The CMT is the result of decades of hard work and Total Number of ‘Yes’ Votes 383 advocacy by TKPOA volunteers and our contracted experts. It is also the product of a critical shift in the Required for Approval regulatory mindset that precipitated the collaborative Total Number of ‘Yes’ Votes 665 effort that we enjoy today between the TKPOA, the Total Number of ‘Against’ Votes 115 TRPA, and the League to Save Lake Tahoe. The CMT has been a major investment, for both TKPOA and the TRPA. It reflects a monumental effort by many, but we must Thank you to all the TKPOA Property Owners who took keep in mind that it is just a test. It is one important the time to review the material and cast a vote on the step toward the bigger objective – an environmentally TKPOA CMT Year 3 Funding Referendum. It was a critical sound, economically viable, permittable formula for decision for our waterways and, by reaching a quorum, controlling invasive weeds. After completion of the our staff can proceed with the given direction by the test in 2024, activities will shift to analyzing results and membership majority. defining the solution. The agencies will lead another round of environmental study and the permitting process Special thank you to our ballot count volunteers who will begin, with a goal to implement in the 2027-28 assisted the Inspector of Elections in tallying and timeframe. We have a ways to go, but the finish line is in counting the ballots – Don Organ, Karen Organ, Janet sight.

Baumann, Joanne Donmoyer, Christina Dicker, and Adele Lucas.

To find updated information on the Control Methods Test and the Year 3 budget, please visit Invoices for the Year 3 Special Assessment will be mailed keysweedsmanagement.org. The TKPOA will resume in January 2024. Payment is due February 1st, 2024 and is sending weekly E-Blasts on the CMT Project to our considered delinquent if made after March 1st, 2024. membership in the Spring. If you would like to receive weekly updates regarding the CMT Year 3 Project, you can The focus of Year 3 of the CMT continues to be on nonsign up by contacting the TKPOA Front Desk at (530) 542chemical “Group B” methods, Bottom Barriers, Diver 6444 or info@tahoekeyspoa.org.

Assisted Suction Harvesting (DASH) and UV-C light.

Total Number of Votes to Establish a Quorum

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2024 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE

MEETING SCHEDULE ACC Meetings are held on Tuesdays January 16

February 13

March 12

April 9

May 7, 21

June 4, 18

July 2, 16, 30

August 13, 27

September 10, 24

October 8

November 5

December 3

All meetings are held at the Pavilion and begin at 9:00 am unless otherwise posted. ACC application submittals are due by Wednesday prior to the meeting date. For more information, please contact Linda Callahan, ACD Manager, at (530) 542-6444, ext. 239, or lcallahan@tahoekeyspoa.org.

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WINTER STORM PREP

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prepared for the winter and potential power outages.

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Winter is just around the corner, and with winter weather comes the potential for power outages. Poor road conditions, challenges accessing remote areas, heavy snow, falling trees, and/or the nature • of repairs required can result in extended power outages. As such, it is important to be ready when winter arrives.

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Here are some tips to help you prepare: •

Put together an emergency kit with flashlights, a battery-operated radio, extra batteries, bottled water, warm clothing, blankets, and more.

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Store at least a 48-hour supply of non-perishable food and water.

Plan for medical needs that a loss of power may impact. Keep a list of the nearest medical facilities, hospitals, and nearest accessible transportation. Consider creating a support network of people who can help you in the event of a disaster. Keep a contact list in your emergency kit and on your electronic device.

Keep your cell phones and other electronic devices fully charged. Consider purchasing a back-up battery device to extend the use of your electronic devices.

Create a plan to safely heat your home. Avoid burning coal or wood in an indoor area without proper ventilation. For carbon monoxide safety tips, please visit our Carbon Monoxide Safety page.

Keep your contact information on file up to date to receive text, email, and voice notifications in the event of an outage. Call customer care at 1-800-782-2506 or click HERE to update.

View outage updates on our outage map and follow us on Twitter (@LibertyUtil_CA) or Facebook (@LibertyUtilitiesLT).

For more helpful information, visit our Outage Tips page.

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In the event of a power outage, here are some tips: •

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power line safety tips in our video.

Learn how Liberty restores power and why it may take a while for your power to return.

Estimated restoration times (ERT) may not be available right away as crews need to assess the situations to determine repairs needed. Liberty will provide an ERT when available.

ERTs are subject to change as new developments arise. Power restoration may occur before or after an ERT depending on weather, access, and repairs.

First, check to see if the power failure is limited to • your home or business. If your neighbor's power is still on, check your circuit breaker panel or fuse box. If the problem is not a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker, call Liberty to report the outage.

• Keep access to your panel clear of snow to help expedite repairs.

If you are not in the area and your camera system or smart home devices are not working, call your We understand that losing power is inconvenient. internet provider first to check if communications Liberty works hard to provide you with safe and are down. Then check Liberty’s outage map prior reliable service and prepares for potential impacts to calling Liberty to report an outage. from winter weather.

Report power outages by calling 1-844-245-6868 or visiting the Outage Center on our web page.

In the event of an outage, our crews will work to Stay at least 30 feet away from downed wires and restore power as quickly and safely as possible. report them by calling 1-844-245-6868. Follow the

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