Why Do We Have to Pay Fees?
The purpose of an HOA is to offer enhanced value within the community, through the operation and maintenance of privately owned facilities, certain amenities, and features within the community that are not maintained by the Municipality. These may include entrance signage, ornamental parks and ponds, boulevard landscaping, pathways, fencing recreational buildings, and more.
What Are the Fees Used For?
Annual fees are used to:
• Maintain the amenity features including the hall, spray park, storm pond fountain, and grounds
• Provide enhanced snow removal and landscaping on City pathways
• Provide the community with quality programs and value-added events that appeal to our diverse membership
Where Can I See Details About the CHOA’s Financials?
On our website under the members portal. The audited financials for the past ten years are available, along with operating budgets for the last five.
How Can I Have My Say in What I Want to See, Or What I Think Brings Value to the Community?
Engagement is the key to understanding what the community members want and/or see value in. We encourage all residents to complete surveys, provide direct feedback through email/phone/in person conversations, attend town halls/AGMs, and participate in constructive discussions. These are the tools we lean on to help guide decisions. The CHOA must then formulate action plans about how to best move forward, taking into consideration other required financial obligations, timing, and feasibility.
Who Is Responsible for Community Landscaping?
It depends. The CHOA has entered into the Enhanced Landscape Maintenance (ELM) program with the City of Calgary, which allows the CHOA to mow and trim certain City green spaces, within the parameters set out by the City. Limitations include naturalized areas, trees, watering, and herbicide* application.
The CHOA is working with the City to ensure that the West Park is rehabilitated over time to allow for regular maintenance of the CHOA. This is an ongoing, multi-year project.
For a full list of frequently asked questions regarding landscaping, operations, and engagement, please visit crestmonthall.com. To address any questions or concerns not listed here or online, feel free to contact our office at [email protected].
Did You Know?
Did you know the CHOA website has a wealth of information available to members?
Bylaws, financials, and AGM and Town Hall documents (including meeting minutes) are all available under the ‘Important Documents’ tab. If you don’t yet have access, contact us at [email protected] to request a login.
Did you know the CHOA sends out regular email updates?
Stay informed about community news, events, and important notices. If you’re not already receiving our emails, let us know at [email protected] and we’ll add you to the list.
Click here to the Crestmont Community News home page for the latest Crestmont community updates.
