Wildridge Amenity Usage Agreement
NOTE: This document is divided into parts. Part I defines terms and addresses other issues related to amenity usage and voluntary participation. Part II sets forth the terms and conditions. Part III defines the terms and conditions for watercrafts. Part IV defines the terms and conditions for the soccer fields. Part V defines the terms for RELEASE, WAIVER OF LIABILITY, INDEMNITY, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK for COVID-19.
Part I - A. Definitions
As used herein, the terms set forth below shall have the following meanings:
1. Agreement - This Wildridge Amenity Center Membership Agreement, which is limited to the type of membership specified in Part II. A. of this document.
2. Association - Wildridge Community Association, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation, its successors and assigns.
3. Facilities - All of the Wildridge Amenities which include the Pool, Pavilion, Patio, Trails, Trail features, Water Amenities, Watercrafts, Fishing Poles, Yard Games, as well as any other improvements added to the Facilities by the Association.
4. Amenities - All amenities within the Facilities, including the fire pit(s), pool furniture, and all lifestyle events.
5. Rules - Rules adopted and published by the Association relating to the use of the Facilities and the hours of operation. Members are notified that the Rules may vary as to portions of the Facilities. For example, the Rules relating to the Pool Amenities may differ from the Rules relating to the Pavilion Amenities, including, without limitation, the hours of operation and the maximum number of members entitled to use those amenities at a given
B. OPERATION OF THE FACILITIES
The Association owns and shall manage the Facilities. The Association shall determine the hours during which the Facilities shall be available for use and publish the hours of operation in the Rules. The hours of operation may be changed by the Association at any time as it deems necessary or appropriate. The Rules may also include standards of conduct for all members using the Facilities. The Association shall establish a maximum number of members entitled to use the Facilities, or some portion thereof, at a given time. If the Facilities, or some portion thereof, are being used at maximum capacity, the Association shall have the authority to deny access to the Facilities, or the applicable portion thereof, to members until such time that use declines below maximum capacity. In those instances, a member who is not allowed to use the Facilities, or some portion thereof, because use is at maximum capacity, will not be entitled to a refund or credit of any portion of the applicable membership fee. Each member shall be required to sign a document acknowledging the receipt of a copy of the Rules relating to the Facilities. By signing the acknowledgment, the member agrees to be bound by and comply with the Rules, as well as all terms and conditions of the applicable membership plan.
Residents are permitted to use the facilities at their own discretion. Resident(s) that use the facility are responsible for the actions and any damages caused by their members or guests. Improper conduct toward or abuse of members, residents, guests, Association staff, and/or any items at the facility will not be tolerated. Complaints about the improper or illegal activity may constitute an immediate violation fine to the homeowner and/or get their membership privileges revoked.
The resident(s) is/are responsible to ensure the noise level of the activity or event is not a nuisance to any of the surrounding neighborhoods. Complaints about the activity or event may constitute an immediate violation fine to the homeowner and/or get their membership privileges revoked.
If a resident is utilizing the facilities, the resident is responsible for themselves and any guests. If a resident is utilizing the facilities outside of the Association, under no circumstance are vendors allowed on-site to set up, break down, deliver, etc., without filling out the proper paperwork and paying the facility fees and deposit through the Association. If a resident utilizes a vendor without going through the proper channels, that resident(s) may receive an immediate violation fine and/or get their membership privileges revoked.
If a resident is utilizing the facilities outside of the Association, event decorations and methods of displaying decorations must be put up and taken down the by resident. Tacks, certain tapes, nails, staples, or other means may not be used on walls, windows, or tables. Candles, fireworks, confetti, glitter, rice, silly string, piñatas, and birdseed are strictly prohibited. Existing facility décor can be removed or altered but, must be put back in its original condition. Balloons are permitted as long as they are tethered down by weights or in a balloon arch or display. All balloon parts must be picked up after the rental. The resident(s) is/are responsible to ensure all décor is put up and taken down before and after the event. If the facility is not picked up after the activity or event, that resident(s) may receive an immediate violation fine and/or get their membership privileges revoked.
If a resident is utilizing the facilities outside of the Association, the resident is responsible for cleaning and trash. This includes tables, chairs, sidewalks, bathrooms, and/or any common area that may have been used during set-up, during the activity or event, and during the cleaning process of the activity or event. If the facility is not cleaned up, at the Association's discretion, the resident may receive an immediate violation fine to the homeowner and/or get their membership privileges revoked. If the damages and/or cleaning are outside of the scope of the Association where a 3rd party is needing to be hired, then, in addition to the other remedies available to the Association for breach of this Agreement, the Association may make or cause to be made such cleaning, corrections, or repairs, in which case the resident shall immediately upon its receipt of Association's invoice for such charges and expenses, pay the Association for the full costs incurred by the Association in connection with making such cleaning, corrections, or repairs. The resident shall be responsible for all third-party costs incurred.
The Association shall determine the violation fine amount based on non-compliance with the amenity agreement under the operation of the facilities. At the discretion of the Association, they may engage any of the following remedies in addition to an immediate violation: the suspension of member privileges, or undertake any additional enforcement actions and other remedies permitted to the Association under the Wildridge Master Covenant, the Association Fine and Enforcement Policy, any other Association rules and policies and/or Texas law if deemed warranted by the Association.
Access Key Cards
All homeowners are entitled to use the Facilities, or some portion thereof, and will receive an access keycard from the Wildridge Community Association. The keycard will be required for access to the Facilities or any applicable portion of the Facilities. There is no charge for the initial 2 keycards issued to a person upon move-in via the community Lifestyle Director. If a keycard is lost, damaged, or stolen, thereby necessitating replacement, $25.00 will be charged for each replacement key card.
C. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF AMENITY ACCESS
A Wildridge Community Association member's amenity access may be suspended during a period in which the member is not in good standing with the Association. A person is not in good standing with the Association if that person (a) remains delinquent in the payment of annual maintenance charges or other assessments thirty (30) days after receiving written notice of the delinquency from the Association, (b) is delinquent in the payment of a fine levied by the Association, (c) has an unresolved deed restriction violation on his/her lot in Wildridge that has progressed to the stage of a notice of a fine, or (d) is determined to have provided false information to the Association in connection with an ARC application. If facility and amenity privileges are suspended for a reason set forth in (a), (b) or (c), above, the facility and amenity privileges will not be restored until the condition causing the suspension is resolved. If facility and amenity privileges are suspended because the member provided false information to the Association, privileges will not be restored until the expiration of a period determined by the Board of Directors of the Association, in its sole discretion, to be appropriate under the particular circumstances.
This Agreement, between the undersigned ("Member") and the Association, is for all voluntary amenity and facility usage:
By executing this Agreement, Member acknowledges that Member has read and understands the foregoing description of the applicable types of amenity and facility usage and all of the provisions relating to the use, rules, key cards, temporary suspension of access. Member agrees, for himself/herself and for Member's family members and guests, to comply with all applicable provisions in Part I of this Agreement and the Rules relating to the use of the Facilities or any portion thereof. Member further agrees, for himself/herself and for Member's family members and guests, as follows:
1. Hold Harmless: That the Facilities are primarily recreational facilities managed by the Association. There may not be lifeguards or monitors present at any times during which the Facilities, or some portion thereof, are available for use. Some activities, classes, or programs may involve the use of the equipment at the Facilities, and employees or agents of the Association may provide instructions regarding the use of the equipment. Nevertheless, employees and agents of the Association are not trained to evaluate whether a person is suitable or fit to participate in various activities at the Facilities or to use equipment at the Facilities or to determine what level of physical exertion may be appropriate for Member, any of Member's family members, or any guest of Member. By signing this Agreement, Member, for himself/herself, and for Member's family members and guests, acknowledges that he/she is not relying upon the Association or any employee, agent, or representative of the Association with regard to whether Member or any of Member's family members or guests are in appropriate physical condition to use the Facilities, or some portion thereof, to use any equipment at the Facilities, or to engage in any type of exercise at the Facilities. By signing this Agreement, Member, for himself/herself and for Member's family members and guests, agrees to hold the Association, Capital Consultants Management Corporation, LH Wildridge LLC, and Ashlar Development, their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives, harmless from and against any and all claims for injuries to Member, any member of Member's family, and any guests of Member resulting from the use of the Facilities and the use of any equipment at the Facilities.
2. Photographs: That the Association may take photographs or video recordings of the Facilities for purposes of illustrating, promoting, or advertising the Facilities or promoting the Wildridge community. By signing the Agreement, Member, for himself/herself, and for Member's family members, including minors and guests, consents to the use of all photographs and video recordings of the Facilities which may include photos, recordings, images or likenesses of Member, any of Member's family members, including minors, and any of Member's guests for illustration, advertising, promotional purposes, and duplication without any form of consideration or compensation to Member or any of Member's family members or guests. The use of photographs and video recordings of Facilities will strictly be limited to professional and promotional advertising uses. Member further agrees, for himself/herself and for all members of Member's family and all guests of Member that neither Member, Member's family members nor Member's guest shall have any ownership rights or interest in any photographs or video recordings of the Facilities in which Member, a member of Member's family or a guest of Member may appear. Member, for himself/herself, and for Member's family members and guests, agrees to release the Association, Capital Consultants Management Corporation, LH Wildridge LLC, and Ashlar Development, their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives from all claims in any manner related to the production or use of photographs or video recordings of the Facilities in which Member, a member of Member's family or a guest of Member may appear.
I. Trail System
The Wildridge Trail System is reserved for use by residents of Wildridge only. The trails are designed for the enjoyment of residents. The trails could be used for walking, jogging, skating, biking, among other activities. All individuals using the trail system are expected to abide by the guidelines set forth by the Association and to maintain a courteous and respectful manner at all times. It is the resident's responsibility to be up to date on the Army Corps of Engineers regulations as some of Wildridge's trails connect with Army Corp land. For the safety of minors, children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while using the trail system. Motorized vehicles (such as motorcycles, golf carts, electric or gas-powered scooters, etc are expressly prohibited from use on the trail system. Residents, minors, and guests of residents must remove and properly dispose of all trash, materials, and personal property. Residents and/or guests of residents walking dogs, pets, or other animals must ensure that such animals are kept on a leash at all times and must properly clean up and dispose of animal waste while on the trails. Parts or all of the Wildridge trail system are located adjacent to the property that may contain wildlife of any kind. Residents and their guests are required to beware of animals.
The Association may install appropriate signage at one or more locations on the trail system to notify residents and/or guests of the terms set out hereinabove. However, regardless of whether such signage is installed, residents and guests will at all times be obligated to observe and comply with the requirements of these Facility Use Guidelines as they relate to the trail system.
II. Use of Golf Carts
Golf carts are permitted on public roads provided they are street legal and the operator has a valid driver's license. Golf carts are not permitted on community common areas such as sidewalks, green spaces, trails, parks, etc. unless operated by an association board member or staff member-approved driver.