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Managment & Sinking Fund FAQ
1) How is the amount payable for management and sinking fund determined for each Subsidiary Proprietor?
-From 1st October 2006 to 30 September 2007, the amount payable to the Management & Sinking Fund is as follows:

For 3 Share Value Subsidiary Proprietors

1. Management Fund: $150.00
2. Sinking Fund: $ 12.00
3. GST (7%): $ 11.34
Total: $173.34

For 4 Share Value Subsidiary Proprietors

1. Management Fund: $200.00
2. Sinking Fund: $ 16.00
3. GST (7%): $ 15.12
Total: $231.12

*The above-mentioned contributions are subject to changes to be decided by subsidiary proprietors at the Annual General Meeting.
2) When will the Subsidiary Proprietors receive the invoice?
-The Management Corporation will issue a one-time invoice to all Subsidiary Proprietors for the period from 1st October 2006 to 30th September 2007.
9) Are there any other costs to the Subsidiary Proprietor for late payment of the Management and Sinking Fund contribution?
-Aside from the interest that would be levied at a rate of 10% per annum, calculated on a daily basis for late payment, the Management Corporation reserves the right to take all legal measures to recover arrears and costs.

You may wish to note that the following legal proceedings may be commenced against defaulting subsidiary proprietors. The estimated minimum costs payable by the defaulting subsidiary proprietors are stated below.

1. Small Claims Tribunal - $100
2. Letter of Demand - $50
3. Lodgment of Property Charge - $500
4. Discharge Fee for Property Charge - $350

The Management Corporation reserves the right to proceed with the following legal action if full payment is not received after the above actions.

1. Writ of Summons - $2,000
2. Writ of Seizure
3. Proceed with a complaint under section 40(10) of the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act 2004. The defaulting subsidiary prop
3) When is payment of the Management and Sinking Fund contribution due from the Subsidiary Proprietor?
-The Management & Sinking Fund contribution is due and payable on the first day of the month.

Monthly billing was implemented with effect from 1st October 2004.
4) Will Management Council consider changing the monthly billing to quarterly?
-No, quarterly billing will cause build-up of arrears as suffered by MCST in the past.
5) Is the Statement of Account given to the Subsidiary Proprietor?
-The Statement of Account is given only to Subsidiary Proprietors who do not pay within the 30 day credit term given for each month’s billing.
6) What are the modes of payments for the contribution of the Management and Sinking fund?
-A subsidiary proprietor can choose one of the following payment modes:-

1. By Cash during office hours, whereby receipt would be issued by the MCST.

2. By Cheque during office hours and receipt would be issued only upon request.

3. By Cheque through the letterbox situated outside the Management Office after office hours.

4. Through GIRO deduction on either the 25th or 26th of the month. (Application form can be obtained from the Management Office)

7) Is there any credit term given to the Subsidiary Proprietor?
-Yes. Subsidiary Proprietor is given a 30 day credit term.
8) Is there a late payment interest charge?
-Yes, if the contributions are received after the 30-day credit period, interest would be levied at the rate of 10% per annum, calculated on a daily basis. There will be no waiver for such interest payment unless so decided by subsidiary proprietors at the annual general meeting.

Subsidiary Proprietors are strongly encouraged to pay their contributions within the 30 day credit period to avoid any interest being levied.

Security FAQ
1. Why are wheel clamping not implemented on vehicles that are parked illegally or in a haphazard manner within the estate?
-Offenders are issued with two notices for 1st time and 2nd time offences. 1st notice is a warning and the 2nd notice is a final reminder not to repeat offence. On the third repeated offence, their vehicles will be clamped. To unclamp their vehicle, they will have to pay an administrative fee of S$100, plus prevailing GST rate will be levied on car owner as tabled in our By-Laws.
2. There are many drivers who like to take shortcut to their car park lot by driving against the traffic flow. Is this allowed? Why not make the basement car park a two-way traffic area?
-Following on from studies made by past management councils, this matter have been further studied in depth by the 6th Management Council. Although some lanes in the basement car park are wide enough to be converted into 2-way, conversion is not feasible because of the right-angled columns there which would make turning difficult as drivers would need to make a big turn and cut into the next lane. After much deliberation, it is agreed to convert the driveway between block 18 and block 22 towards the “T” junction at block 18 into 2-way traffic lanes. This is also the area where drivers are frequently noted to take short-cuts and drive against traffic flow.
3. Would you be able to place signboards indicating that the bicycle racks are under camera surveillance and that the culprits would be handed over to the police?
-We would like to inform you that we have cameras at the basement car park. However, the cameras are not positioned 24 hours at the bicycle racks areas. The cameras are positioned randomly as there are other areas to be covered such as the lift lobbies, car park lots, etc. We would like to advise all residents not to place valuable items at the common areas as it is not possible to have all the common areas kept under 24 hours surveillance.
4. Why is there a need to conduct 100% security check?
-For the security of our estate, this security check is necessary to ensure that only residents and/or their visitors enter our estate.
5. Why does the security guard insist on checking the security pass when they are able to recognize the resident?
-We have been carrying out random 100% security checks at the side gate. During these checks, every one entering our estate, regardless of whether he/she is a resident or visitor would be checked. The security guards stationed at the side gate are regularly rotated on a random basis. With over 3000 residents in Melville Park and high human traffic at our gate, it is not possible for the security guards to identify all the residents. Usually the security pass is the official means of identification. It is also required for bookings of facilities in the estate. We have also received positive feedbacks from many residents that they are very happy with the implementation of the 100% security check, as this would keep non-residents out.
6. What can I do if I want to see changes in the estate?
-As a subsidiary proprietor, you can write in to the Management Corporation and request to include your request as an AGM resolution to be tabled for the general bodies to vote. You would be required to present this resolution personally at the Annual General Meeting. All requests to table resolutions at the AGM should be received by the Management Corporation one month before the date of the AGM.

Useful Telephone Numbers
What are the contact numbers to call in the event of emergency?
-1. Melville Park Guardhouse - 6782-9511

2. Changi NPC - 6587-2999

3. Non-Emergency Ambulance - 1777

4. Police - 999

5. Ambulance/Fire Engine -995

What is the contact number to call for household services?
-1.NTUC Income Household Services - 6788-6616 / 6788-8788 http://www.income.coop/homeservices/
What are the contact numbers for Mini-Mart and the Cafeteria?
-1.Melville Park Mini-Mart - 6787-2531

2.Melville Park Cafeteria - 6784-7328