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SUPPORTING THE GENERATOR BILL
By
Rafael Aquino
Published January 24, 2024
The insightful blog
by Eric Glazer, "A Generator Bill That Is Long Overdue," highlights
a crucial legislative gap in Florida's Homeowners' Associations (HOAs).
This proposed bill, developed in collaboration with Jan Bergemann,
is taking the right approach by mirroring an existing bill for
electric vehicles. It's a progressive step to acknowledge the health
and safety concerns that arise from power outages during Florida's
storm season, particularly for the elderly and those with medical
needs.
The primary purpose
of this bill would be to prevent HOAs from prohibiting the
installation of permanent, hard-wired generators with above-ground
or buried gas tanks. This provision is vital for resident autonomy
in safeguarding their homes against prolonged power disruptions.
To balance community
interests, the bill ensures homeowners bear the installation and
maintenance costs, abide by safety standards, and obtain necessary
insurance. These measures protect both the individual's rights and
the community's well-being. Furthermore, the bill's flexibility in
allowing different types of gas tanks caters to diverse property
layouts, making it inclusive and practical.
In essence, this
generator bill is necessary for Florida's HOAs, and I support it
completely. As Floridians, keeping this bill's passage is imperative
for a more resilient and prepared community in the face of natural
disasters.
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As the Co-Founder and CEO
of Affinity Management Services, Rafael P. Aquino leads his team to
redefine excellence. They serve community associations
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and effectively with
dedication and passion. Rafael’s energy and positive
spirit is the foundation of Affinity Management
Services’ company culture, which instills enthusiasm and
excitement when providing expert advice to its board
members and relieving the day-to-day burdens of running
a community association.
Since 2007, Rafael has
developed a work culture that values responsive and
high-quality services. He has led his team by following
a proactive vs reactive philosophy. The same approach
Rafael instills in the day to day operations of each
association. Today, Affinity Management Services
maintains its success and benefits as a result of the
foundation Rafael has built and continues to foster by
providing educational seminars, continuing education
classes for association managers and board members
alike.
Rafael and his team help condominium and homeowners’
associations save money and improve their communities.
His calm, personable, and service-oriented nature helps
him to establish strong relationships with ease. Rafael
is known as a sincere and honest leader who looks out
for the best interests of his clients and communities,
and he strongly advocates for their needs. His role
requires coordination and communication, as such he
takes logical and intelligent steps to approach
challenges head-on.
As a graduate of Florida International University’s
electrical engineering program and a licensed community
association manager, Rafael’s education and skills equip
him with unique insights to tackle complex problems
through critical thinking. He understands how each
component within a system works together in order to
effectively arrive at solutions, techniques, and
conclusions. Therefore, as he manages the multiple
challenges of running a community association management
company, he understands how each property is its own
unique system and tailors’ specific services to assure
that all their needs are met.
For more information about Rafael P. Aquino and Affinity
Management Services please visit
www.ManagedByAffinity.com or call 1-800-977-6279
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Doral, FL 33166
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