Welcome to the
Pacific Tower Condominium Association
Welcome to Pacific Tower Condominium's website. Pacific Tower is a 14 story high-rise condominium with 94 units located adjacent to Interstate 5, the Tacoma Dome, University of Washington Tacoma, and various museums and restaurants on Pacific Avenue. The condomunium is also within walking distance of downtown Tacoma. Our Association Manager is Deborah Parker from CDC Management Services LLC.
Announcements
Thanks to everyone who attended the annual meeting. The 2012 budget was ratified by the membership on 11/21/11. To view the 3 components of the 2012 budget on this website go to the Financial Information page and follow the links. Lee Kartes and Kay Lancaster were both elected to serve another three year term.
Looking for a great buy and a wonderful place to live?
If you are looking for a wonderful place to live with some fantastic bargains, you will find them here at the Pacific Tower. Please contact a real estate agent so they can provide you all the information on some great deals currently available in our building. We have one, two and three bedroom units available from $99,000.00 to $500,000.00.
Jan 2012
The carpet has been selected and ordered for all common areas of the building. We expect it to arrive in about eitht weeks. The sidewalk in front of the building has been reparied. The paint should be selected soon and the cotractors will begin painting the hallways soon after selection. When weather permits the fence and metal railings around the property and on your balcony will be painted. For more infromation, please contact any Board member. The next PTCA Board meeting is Monday 20 Feb 2012 at 7:00 PM in unit 107, please join us.
New Residents
If you are about to move into Pacific Tower or have just moved in, you should find the document called "New Resident Information" very useful for easing your move. All moves in or out of the building must be scheduled in advance through our Management Company. This document should be provided to you either by the Management Company along with the resale certificate or by your landlord if you are a lessee or Special Occupant. You can view, download or print the document at the following link: New Resident Information
Trash Containers
Remember that the trash containers at Pacific Tower are strictly reserved for collection of trash generated at Pacific Tower by residents of Pacific Tower. Do not deposit trash generated from anywhere outside Pacific Tower property. We all pay for this service through our annual assessment. Please be a good neighbor.
Pet Owners
The Association Management Documents require that pets be on a leash at all times when on the property anywhere outside your unit. Please remember also that the maximum number of pets is 2 per unit and the maximum combined weight of pets is 40 pounds: This includes visiting pets. PTCA will enforce these requirements. Please cooperate for the betterment of our community. Please do not allow your pet to relieve itself within 25 feet of any entrance or anywhere inside the building including stairwells and garage levels. Remember to always clean up after your pet.
Current Board Members
The current board members are:
Will McNamee, President; Kay Lancaster, Vice-President; David Todd, Secretary; Ken Wright, Treasurer and Lee Kartes, Member-at-large.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
The Community Room 107 is a WI-FI Hotspot. Residents of Pacific Tower who need temporary access to the internet may bring their laptop computer to 107 and connect to the unsecured wireless network named "PT Tower". Access is limited to residents only who are over age 18. Use by non-residents/guests is not allowed. Access is available any time the Board is not using the network such as for a Board meeting with webcam connection. Access to the wireless network may be withdrawn at any time if abuse occurs including but not limited to excess downloading of large files, violation of copyright laws or commercial use. Access for residents is a privilege and is not intended to substitute for a resident's own permanent internet connection.
Leasing Requirements
If you wish to lease out your unit, please remember that you are required by the declaration to get in touch with the Management company and porvide a lease before you any resident can move in. There is a cap on number of rentals allowed. Email Deborah Parker , and she will forward you the procedures and copies of all documents needed. Did you know that the City of Tacoma requires you to have an annual business license and pay the annual license fee if you rent or lease your unit? Please review this license requirement prior to contacting Deborah Parker. It is the owner's responsibility to keep all leases current.
Still have questions? Contact any Board member for clarification.