The city's Waterfront District Master Plan provides context for a defined part of Hercules; it does not establish what an individual HOA owns. Boards should separate public improvements from private common elements and list any obligations shared with another entity. A management proposal can then describe how costs are allocated, how vendor scopes are checked and how decisions are documented. Include ongoing projects so transition work is visible from the start.
Chapter Two · The $40,000 story
Sunnyvale, CA · Norman’s community
First month. First financial review. $40,000 in overpriced vendors, exposed.
From the board president
“Within months, nexova ai reduced our lighting maintenance costs from $40,000 to $1,400, cut our insurance premiums by 50%, and helped us reduce a projected 50% dues increase down to 15%. When we held a community vote through the app, 77% of homeowners participated. This is what management should look like.”
— Norman Ya, Board President · Sunnyvale
0%
Cost reduction
0%
Insurance cut
0%
Vote participation
50→15%
Dues increase contained
