Message from the Association Secretary

As we approach September and the Fall season, I hope I speak for most of the community that we look forward to cooler weather and more opportunities to enjoy the beautiful common areas and amenities in Dobson Ranch. I hope to see many of you on my walks along the lakes in the coming months. This summer has brought changes to our Association and continues into September. Our partnership with City Property officially begins on September 1, and over the last few weeks, our staff and City Property staff have been hard at work gearing up for the transition. We anticipate the on-site Community Manager appointed by City Property will start on Monday, September 16. I hope that our community welcomes them with open arms. You may have already received or will soon receive additional communication via mail and email about how to access your homeowner portal through CityCync. This is an exciting opportunity to see what City Property can offer our community.

Community upkeep continues to be a concern in Dobson Ranch. It is a topic our administration staff and Board of Directors hear of continuously. As we look toward developing our 2025 budget, we will evaluate our staffing and resource needs to ensure that the Association is also doing its part to keep the community looking good for homeowners while protecting our property values.

We are in the midst of monsoon season and heading into Fall when weeds will begin to sprout again, and we will inevitably see more compliance issues. We all understand that outside chores and repairs can get away from us occasionally, with the busy lives of careers, raising families, and living life. However, we must all do our part to keep our

community looking great. The guidelines are set and enforced to ensure a desirable living environment for all residents. Curb appeal is pivotal in maintaining and enhancing the aesthetics of Dobson Ranch and the property values of our homes. Please call the office and let us know if a project is taking longer than expected or if extenuating circumstances require additional time. Good communication goes a long way in resolving some of these issues before you receive a fine.

While we head closer toward election time, we want to remind everyone of the Association’s policies regarding political signs and flags. You can find the policy on signs in section 2.10 of our Residential Architectural Guidelines on our website. Flags are treated differently than political signs and are governed under section 2.9 of the Residential Architectural Guidelines. Both of these issues and policies are reflective of Arizona law as outlined in ARS 33-1808.

Thank you for what you do to make this community as unique as it is. I genuinely love the community of Dobson Ranch and have enjoyed meeting so many neighbors over the past year. I encourage all homeowners to be engaged in the community by joining a club or a committee or attending a class, event, or meeting. It can be a very fulfilling way to enhance the quality of life. There are many opportunities to get involved and be part of a community that has thrived for the last 50 years.

Board Member & Secretary

Holly Prasetio