Transcript Monroe-Apartments-June23-2010
Monroe Apartments June 23, 2010 Welcome and opening remarks: Colonel Anthony Reyes Remarks by W. H. H. Trice and Company: Cathleen McCartney and Olina Owata Introduction of Fort Monroe Authority (FMA) team: Bill Armbruster Explanation of the ownership/management change: Bill Armbruster
Monroe Apartments Transition Plan: Jerry Moore, FMA Kim Merritt, Old Point Comfort Real Estate Services, LLC Kim Gross, Old Point Comfort Real Estate Services, LLC
Kim Merritt
experienced in property management in both public and private residential portfolios integral part of the start-up process when 4,000 homes were transitioned to the private sector in 2005 managed 1,200 homes transitioned at Fort Eustis in 2008-2009 recently, portfolio consists of private apartment communities that are home to many members of all branches of the military
Kim Gross
Will be the on-site manager for the Monroe Apartments after transfer on August 1 Extensive experience in the management of military housing, both private and government-run properties Part of start-up operations team for 6,000 homes transferred from the Navy in San Diego, 1,300 homes at Marine Corps Base Quantico, and 4,000 homes transfer from the Navy in Hampton Roads
Sterling Oaks, Norfolk; Ocean Pebbles, Virginia Beach; Chelsea at Lee Hall, Newport News
Transition Plan
Objective: to make the transition from Trice to OPCRES as seamless as possible with no increased
cost to residents
New Leases
Process: Due to change in management, existing leases will terminate on July 31, 2010 New leases will be effective August 1, 2010 New leases will expire on the same day as your current lease Rental rate will be the same as your current lease Security deposits will be transferred from Trice to FMA Rules and regulations will remain the same Some additional D.O.D. requirements tied to environmental matters will be added to your lease
Leasing Priority
“Waterfall” approach to leasing will be used to prioritize who rents at Monroe Apartments: Active military stationed at Fort Monroe Active foreign military stationed at Fort Monroe Civilians working at Fort Monroe Active military stationed at other posts Retired military General public
Renewal of Leases
Upon expiration of your new lease, you will be able to sign a 6 month or one year extension at the same rate (no increase in the monthly rent) Example: Current lease expires October 31, 2010 New lease effective August 1, 2010 New lease expires October 31, 2010 Extension of six months will expire April 30, 2011 Extension of one year will expire October 31, 2011
Signing a New Lease
New leases will be written starting July 20 and ending July 28 [email protected]
Temporary “Monroe Apartment Leasing Office” established in Building 49 Leasing office hours: Tues-Fri, July 20-23, noon to 6pm Sat, July 24, 10am-2pm Mon-Wed, July 26-28, noon to 6pm
Location of Building 49
Building 49
Important Steps to Take
Make your August rent check payable to Fort Monroe Authority Mailing address remains the same Please help us notify any of your neighbors who are deployed or planning to be out of town so we can make necessary arrangements regarding their new lease Please complete the sign in sheets with all information requested
When You Sign Your New Lease
Please bring the following when you come to sign your new lease: Photo identification Copy of your current lease List of vehicles and license plate numbers Verification of dependents
COOK OUT FOR MONROE APARTMENT RESIDENTS
July 29, 2010 Pavilion 5 5:00 to 7:00 Hosted by Fort Monroe Authority