Frequently Asked Questions

University Hills / Association of Home Owners
An urban oasis in the heart of DFW / Las Colinas. Luxury homes, greenbelts, parks, walking trails,
amidst the lush trees and hills of the original jewel of the Las Colinas master planned community.

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.. Irving Code Enforce
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.. Las Colinas Association
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.. Police non-emergency
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I join?
The biggest asset a neighborhood group has is its people. Without residents’ involvement and membership the Neighborhood Association can not operate. The greatest contribution you, as an individual, can make in your neighborhood is to make yourself available. Utilizing your enthusiasm and unique skills for the betterment of your neighborhood can be a great personal experience. Your modest dues go to fund projects and events just for the University Hills neighborhood.

For more in depth information see All About Being a Member of University Hills Association of Homeowners below.

Is there some place on the UH website listing C&R’s (covenants & restrictions)?
Yes, just go to the Las Colinas Association website.- To access LCA Governing Documents, Notices, Information,
Covenants & Restrictions and other LCA information go to Las Colinas Web Site and click on the RESIDENTIAL
RESOURCES drop down file. ...... Click Here www.lascolinas.org

How does the Neighborhood Association differ from the Las Colinas Association?
The Neighborhood Association is a voluntary organization. Our interests are limited to University Hills neighborhood while Las Colinas represents all businesses and 11 neighborhoods. We strive to empower residents to work together to improve and maintain the quality of life in our neighborhood. We aim to foster strong neighborhood communication and to bring neighbors together. We promote the creation of a strong sense of neighborhood identity

Is the University Hills Association of Homeowners the same as the Neighborhood Association?
Yes, the names are used interchangeably. The term neighborhood association welcomes everyone in University Hills regardless of whether they own their home or lease it.

Why is a Neighborhood Association important?
Provides a sense of community for our neighborhood. Addresses neighborhood issues in a coordinated and organized manner. Provides a common voice for your concerns. Facilitates communication between neighbors. Coordinates frequent events that promote the neighborhood’s vitality and well being. Promotes a safer neighborhood.

What are the dues and how are they used?
Currently the dues are $75 per household for a one-year membership. In addition to funding all the activities and projects the dues are used to pay for printing of newsletters and flyers and paying the monthly Internet charges. 100% of the dues collected are rolled back into the improvement of University Hills. All labor is voluntary.

Why is it important to give my contact information to the Neighborhood Association?
To be a healthy and safe neighborhood we need to look out for one another. Therefore your neighbors need to know who you are, who lives in your house, if you have kids and how old they are. Also sharing of information helps us to get to know each other and become closer friends.

Will the Association provide the University Hills contact database to any other organization or business?
No. The Neighborhood Association will only use the information for neighborhood business and will not print the information in a neighborhood directory unless given permission.

Does the neighborhood association have official by-laws?
Yes, they were adopted March 2001 and can be seen on the web page at www.universityhills.net or you can request a copy from any Board member.

When does the Neighborhood Board meet and can I attend?
The Neighborhood Board meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 12 noon. The Board meets at the Las Colinas Association offices. Guests are always welcomed.

How do I get more involved?
The Neighborhood Association always needs volunteers. All you have to do is let a Board member know that you are interested and you will be plugged in.

All About Being a Member of University Hills Association of Homeowners

Why Register to become a UHAOH Member and Pay Membership Dues?
(Note: Dues are separate from your LCA Dues)
Your Dues and Donations are our only source of revenue. The UHAOH Board of Directors maintains strong fiscal responsibility, striving to reduce expenses by maximizing volunteer help, and seeking alternate sources of funding such as City of Irving Grants and Las Colinas Association support. There are NO paid board positions. UHAOH supports or sponsors activities to keep University Hills a desirable, enriching, inviting, and inclusive neighborhood. By volunteering, you can be an active participant in your neighborhood. With your financial support by joining and paying your dues, we provide the following community-building activities and special events for our residents.

Information Gathering and Disbursement:
* Resident Directory - printed every two years
* UHAOH Website Management (www.universityhills.net)
* UHAOH Facebook Management (like us on Facebook)
* Neighborhood news including updates on safety and security, key issues from City Hall impacting our residents' quality
** of life (such as street repairs), and general neighborhood news.

Neighborhood Special Events supported by your dues for all Qualifying Members:
(Great opportunities for your involvement - please volunteer)
* Spring Adult Social Mixer - February/March - Held at a Member's home. Fun way to meet your neighbors.
* Spring Fling - festival & games for all ages, drawings for donated prizes, meet new neighbors (May)
* Co-sponsor the "Great Flag Caper" - planting over 5,000 flags in our neighborhood alone (July)
* 4th of July - Star Spangled Music in the Hills Concert
* Fall Adult Social Mixer - September/October - Held at a Member's home. Come meet your neighbors.
* Annual UHAOH Meeting/Dinner - local civic & government speakers, meet your Board (November)
* Deck the Hills Holiday Lighting at Pea Patch Lake - join neighbors for carols and refreshments (November)
* Holiday Lighting Awards- December- judges select the best decorated UHAOH member homes.

Neighborhood Enrichment for Qualifying Members:
* New Resident Welcome Committee
* Yard of the Month
* Holiday Spirit Awards for home decorations
* 40- and 50-Year Homes of Distinction awards

Safety:
This past year, we have been heavily focused on enhancing neighborhood security, as this has been identified as a concern.
Activities include:
* Continued support by the Safety Committee in conjunction with the Irving Police Department and the Las Colinas
* Association Security Patrol
* Coordinated with the City to install speed indicator lights on Rochelle, stop signs and crosswalks at Rochelle and
* Hidalgo, add Duck Crossing Signs and paint traffic lines
* Included National Night Out and Safety Tips on the Web Site
* The Safety Committee will continue meeting to identify additional needs

Directory Information:
In concert with Membership Dues renewal (or new memberships), we continue to update our resident database to ensure we have the best possible information. This is required to ensure proper contact information for safety and security issues, distribution of incorrectly delivered mail/packages, general communications, etc.

Aside from the information being published in the Directory, your information will not be shared with others, sold, or further distributed for any other purpose except for general neighborhood communications. You may request that some or all of your information not be published in the annual Directory. Our database is now about 95% accurate. We are striving for 100% accuracy this year.

Mission Statement:
The University Hills Neighborhood Association is a voluntary organization of residents who work together to improve and maintain the quality of life in our neighborhood. Our goals are to foster strong communication, bring neighbors together, create a strong sense of identity and empower residents to make University Hills all it can be.

Privacy Policy:
The University Hills Association of Homeowners respects your privacy and takes protecting it seriously. The use of information collected shall be limited to the sole use of the University Hills Association of Homeowners and its Members. This information will not be shared, sold, distributed or released to any person, or entities outside the University Hills Association of Homeowners and its Members. The recipient of the Directory similarly agrees not to use the Directory for commercial, political, or any other purpose than to communicate with neighbors for personal or University Hills-related issues. You may elect that any or all of the information you provide not be published in the Directory, but by providing this information you authorize its publication in the annual Residential Directory and all future Residential Directory editions, unless otherwise noted.

DISCLAIMER:
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Advertising and Directory Policy:
University Hills Association of Homeowners, also known as (UHAOH) reserves the right to alter, manipulate, adjust, and/or edit any ad or listing submitted for website or the printed Homeowner' Directory at its sole discretion. UHAOH assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions of any materials submitted for publication in the Homeowner' Directory or UHAOH website. Advertisers and participating residents assume all responsibility for the accuracy and content of any materials submitted for publication in the UHAOH website.

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