The Board approved four resolutions at a Special Board Meeting on July 7, 2023, that will provide the scaffolding that the Architectural Review Committee will use to develop procedures for the rebuild of the Hammond North from the fire of February 21, 2023. In addition, these procedures will cover all construction from this point forward until the rebuild is complete. So, if you are planning a remodel of your unit that is not part of the fire damage rebuild, you will need to work with the ARC based on the following resolutions.
 
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One Architect and One General Contractor:
Based on advice from HOA legal counsel and a recommendation from the City of Cincinnati Building Department, the HOA has hired one Architect and will hire one General Contractor to perform the scope of rebuild from the fire loss on February 21, 2023. All individual unit owners will also use the HOA Architect and General Contractor for both repair and remodeling work until the scope of fire rebuild is complete. This is so the Board can ensure architectural oversight and structural integrity (outlined in the Hammond North Declaration), OSHA abatement and other work standards, and City of Cincinnati Building and Inspections code requirements are being satisfied throughout the building at any given time. Staging the use of elevators, dumpsters, and bringing in and out equipment will require a great deal of planning even with one construction company. Adding other companies and designers would add a great deal of confusion to the process we are planning.
 
TRS Has Access to All Units for Mitigation of Common Elements:
Because Total Restoration Solutions (TRS) was hired by the HOA to perform the scope of mitigation not only to individual units that necessitate abatement, but to the common elements, including the cleaning of common ventilation and pipe chases, the HOA will grant TRS entry to individual units for access to clean common elements, and where abatement is necessitated for any other repair, even though individual unit owners may be using other mitigation companies for clean, seal, and paint repairs.
 
Approval Needed for Mitigation Companies other than TRS:
Mitigation companies, other than TRS, that are hired by individual unit owners to perform repair work beyond content cleaning (H-06 claim), i.e., clean, seal, and paint repairs covered by the HOA master policy, must be submitted to the Board for approval before work can be performed. Reimbursement will be contingent on Board approval following an audit of the scope of work and cost by the HOA public adjuster. 
 
Enforcement of ARC Rebuild Procedures:
The Architectural Review Committee will develop concise, easy-to-follow procedures based on the above policies. These procedures will be communicated to owners via all of the official channels. The Board, in close collaboration with HOA legal counsel, will create and implement an enforcement policy, that will also be communicated to all owners, to ensure compliance with the rebuild process as outlined in these motions.