Better by association

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vol 3 | issue 2 February 2013

What’s Inside

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Getting to Know Your Board

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Commercial Pavement

Companies Merge

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MO Historic Tax Credit

Set as Session Priority

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LEEP Campaign

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Expo Save the Date

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Texas Hold Em’ Poker

Tournament Details

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Upcoming Emerging

Professionals

Career Panel & Social

BOMA Tutorial:

Using the Online EER Survey

Join us for this FREE Tutorial Thursday, February 14, 2013

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

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BOMA 360 PERFORMANCE PROGRAM®

TAKE THE CHALLENGE. MORE THAN 450 BUILDINGS HAVE ACHIEVED THE BOMA 360 DESIGNATION. IS YOUR BUILDING NEXT?

The BOMA 360 Performance Program, sponsored by BOMA International, evaluates buildings against industry best practices in 6 major areas: building operations and management; life safety, security and risk management; training and education; energy; environmental/sustainability; and tenant relations/community involvement. Individual buildings that satisfy the requirements in all 6 areas are awarded the BOMA 360

designation.

How does the BOMA 360 program differ from other building recognition programs

in the industry?

Other industry recognition programs focus on only certain areas of operation, such as green and sustainable operations. The BOMA 360 program takes a holistic approach by evaluating all major areas of operations

and management.

What benefits will my build-

ing receive by participating in the BOMA 360 program?

More than 38% of BOMA 360 recipients report that the designation has been a key factor in attracting and competing for new tenants. Recipients also report achieving operational savings and efficiencies; establishing new operation or management policies or procedures; and gaining recognition from owners, tenants, and the community. An independent study conducted by Kingsley & Associates reports that BOMA 360 buildings earn higher scores in 47 out of 50 tenant

satisfaction categories.

How many buildings are currently B O M A 3 6 0 b u i l d i n g s ?

BOMA has conferred the BOMA 360 designation on over 420 buildings since the program launched in 2009. BOMA 360 buildings are in 55 U.S. markets, and the program has been embraced by over 80 real estate companies, including CBRE, Brookfield Properties, Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Parmenter Realty Partners, Hines, Cushman & Wakefield, LBA Realty, Transwestern, Granite Properties, Crescent Real Estate, Cousins

Properties, USAA Real Estate Co., and more.

What types of buildings are eligible to part i c ipate in the program?

All occupied commercial buildings, including owner-occupied buildings, are eligible to participate, as long as they meet the prerequisites. The program is open to both members and non-members of BOMA; however,

application fees for non-members are higher.

What are the fees to participate?

Application fees are based on building square footage. Fees range from $750 to $1,500 for BOMA members and $950 to $1,900 for non-members. See BOMA’s Web site,

www.boma.org/360 for a current fee schedule.

What are the prerequisites to apply for the BOMA 360 designation?

Applicants must have the following in place for their building: a Standard Operating Procedures manual; a formal preventive maintenance program; participation in the most recent BOMA Experience Exchange Report (EER) of IREM* benchmarking survey; the energy performance for the building must be benchmarked using EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager, and data shared with BOMA International. Applicants are asked to document these requirements when they begin their application. *Please note: IREM survey

participation will be accepted only for the initial

application; renewals require EER participation.

How do I apply for the BOMA 36 0 de s i g na t i on f o r m y b u i l d i n g ?

Applications are submitted online via BOMA International’s Web site, www.boma.org/360. Detailed instructions for completing the online application may be downloaded from this site. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year; however, the designation is

awarded and announced at the end of each quarter.

How long does it take to complete the B O M A 3 6 0 a p p l i c a t i o n ?

Most applicants complete the BOMA 360 application in 1-2 hours; however, it may take several days to gather the

documentation needed to start the application process.

For more information regarding the 360 application process, click here. Applications accepted daily. First quarter deadline is March 07 2013. Be the first in Kansas City to take the BOMA 360 challenge!

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to actively, and responsibly, promote and represent our members interests in the commercial real estate

industry through advocacy, professional development and specialized services.

2012-2013 Officers

President Jackie Older-Hefner

MC Realty Group, LLC

1st Vice President Shelly Hickey

Highwoods Properties

2nd Vice President Tom Corso

MC Realty Group, LLC

Secretary/Treasurer Brandi Battese

Stoltz Management

Past President Barry Gregson

Reit Management & Research LLC

Directors

Tom Axtell Lexington Plumbing & Heating Co, Inc.

Austin Baier USFP Property Management Inc.

Kim Cohen Cushman & Wakefield | NorthMarq

Emily Dolence Copaken-Brooks

Amy Long American Century Realty

Dwayne Martz Martz Bros Snow Management

Lisa Randall Block Real Estate Services, LLC

Cynthia Sickman Cassidy Turley

Colleen Sliffe Carrow Real Estate Services KC

Jim Unruh Colliers International

BOMA e-News is an electronic publication of BOMA Kansas City. Notification of articles, information, and advertising is due by the

15th of the month for inclusion in the following month’s edition. We reserve the right to edit

or rewrite material submitted. Submit any suggestions, comments or

questions to Katie Cone, BAE, bae@bomakc.org.

BOMA MEMBER NEWS

W elcome New Members!

Cushman & Wakefield | NorthMarq Michelle White Property Manager 12980 Foster Street, Suite 150 Overland Park, KS 66061 P. 913.284.8027 michelle.white@cushwakenm.com

Getting to

Know Your

Board Jim Unruh, Colliers International

1. What is your role at Colliers

International? My new responsibilities include oversight of the Colliers | KC property management group and new business development.

2. What do you enjoy most about serving on the BOMA Board? It is such an honor to serve with peers from other great real estate firms throughout the City, as we work towards; informing our members about advocacy issues and providing educational opportunities for enhancing one's career advancement.

3. How has being involved with BOMA benefitted your career? Developing relationships with our allied members for utilizing their services, has greatly

impacted my career.

4. When/how did you get into the property management career path? In 1983, I graduated from KU with a degree in business administration, putting myself through school by working as a house manager for my fraternity. That experience helped shaped my interests and career in this profession.

5. What is your favorite BOMA event and/or memory ? I thoroughly enjoyed trips to Washington DC, and visiting with our representatives about real estate issues that impact our constituents here in Kansas City. 6. Outside of your

time from Colliers International and BOMA, what do you enjoy doing most? Traveling and spending time with my wife, Jana, and our four kids through church, school, and community activities like Boy Scouts of America.

Questions for Jim? Contact him at jim.unruh@colliers.com

Jani-King of Kansas City Debbie Sinopoli President 14821 W. 95th Street Lenexa, KS 66215 P. 913.385.1440 dsinopoli@janikingks.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Leading Commercial Pavement

Companies Merge, Consolidate McConnell &Associates, Midwest Asphalt Coatings create area’s largest

commercial pavement maintenance company.

North Kansas City, MO – Two of the most respected names in commercial pavement

maintenance products and services have joined forces to create the region’s largest provider of

asphalt, seal coating and concrete services.

McConnell & Associates, a leading manufacturer and provider of asphalt seal coating products

and services since 1965, announced the merger/acquisition of Midwest Asphalt Coatings’

Kansas City operations. The two companies will operate under the McConnell brand as assets

are assumed and incorporated into existing operations.

Scott McConnell, McConnell & Associates president, said the merger of the two companies is a

win-win for customers, employees and the industry. “We have always had tremendous respect

for Midwest Asphalt Coatings, their people and their work,” said McConnell. “Now our two

companies can operate as one stronger entity – adding greater value for our customers.”

McConnell & Associates pavement seal coat products have long been used by many parking

lot sealing contractors. Midwest Asphalt Coatings had used McConnell branded products,

including MAC 52 and MAC Pro-Blend in their own asphalt pavement services throughout the

area.

Joe Manzardo, Midwest Asphalt Coatings president, said the merger benefits Midwest Asphalt

Coatings’ customers greatly. “Our customers will continue to be served by the same people

using the same fine products that they have trusted for years,” said Manzardo. “McConnell &

Associates people, products, knowledge and service are well-respected in the industry and the

merger creates tremendous value for both companies including our employees, and most

importantly our customers,” added Manzardo.

Previously based in Lee’s Summit, Midwest Asphalt Coatings opened in 1971 and had become

known as a premier provider of pavement maintenance services including parking lot design,

construction, maintenance and safety compliance. Midwest Asphalt Coatings’ operations will

consolidate within McConnell & Associates offices in North Kansas City, Missouri.

About McConnell & Associates

Since 1965, McConnell & Associates (MAC) has been installing, restoring and protecting paved

surfaces throughout Kansas City. MAC was the first to introduce seal coating to Kansas City

and now leads the industry with premium pavement products and services.

McConnell & Associates Sports & Recreation Surfaces (MAC Sports) is a division of MAC

dedicated to providing comprehensive services related to running tracks, tennis courts, walking

trails, playgrounds, artificial turf fields and other recreation surfaces, from installation to

maintenance and equipment.

Visit the company at http://www.mcconnellassociates.orgto learn more.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

The BOMA priority in Missouri this session is focused on defending a reasonable allocation of Historic Preservation Tax Credits, a major capital formation tool and proven cost-effective economic development incentive. While Missouri demonstrably has one of the most successful programs of this type anywhere in the country, the sheer number of accelerating credit redemptions (attributed largely to an improving economic climate) currently poses a huge political challenge to balancing the state's budget. In the absence of this piece of a financing package, tens of millions of dollars in building rehabilitation (redevelopment) and new jobs (both construction and permanent) will not proceed. It is incumbent on the development

community to continuously educate legislators on the "but for" value proposition (both long and short term multiplier effect on jobs) these tax credits represent. Otherwise it is likely that this and coming legislative sessions will result in stiff reductions in the annual allocation of the Historic Preservation Tax Credit, as well as other economic development drivers such as the Low Income Housing Tax Credit. See the following link for background information regarding the Missouri Historic Preservation Tax Credit: http://www.novoco.com/historic/resource_files/research/slu_mo_hptc_0310.pdf .

MO Histor ic Tax Credi t Set as BOMA Prior i ty

Kansas City Commercial Kansas City Commercial

Real Estate ExpoReal Estate Expo

-SAVE THE DATE-

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Overland Park Convention Center

(6000 College Blvd., Overland Park KS)

Booth registration available late-February, early March!

Attendee registration available mid-late March!

Visit www.bomakc.org for

registration updates!

BOMA International Advocacy is Energized A reelected President Obama and members of the 113th Congress have an ambitious legislative agenda for 2013-14, and many issues of critical importance to building owners and managers top this list. While avoiding sequestration and the debt ceiling debacle dominate discussions on Capitol Hill, other issues, such as energy and cli-mate change, and tax issues are all receiving attention from legislators and the White

House. BOMA International’s advocacy team has a busy and exciting year ahead!

During the last session of Congress, BOMA International had some important victories. Most significant was the extension of leasehold depreciation and the capital gains permanent fix, but many issues were left unsettled for the new Congress to deal with. Our advocacy staff continues to achieve victories in securing the adoption of BOMA

supported building codes in key jurisdictions.

The 2013-14 legislative calendar is hot with issues critical to BOMA International members - now is the time to get involved and get energized! Advocacy is a contact sport: mobilize your grassroots membership, call your legislators, visit their local offices, use your Legislative Action Center and write a letter. Have your voice heard by

those who represent you TODAY!

www.boma.org

LEEP: L ight ing Energy Ef f i c iency in Parking Campaign What is LEEP? State-of-the-art lighting technologies can last 2 to 5 times longer than traditional outdoor lights. These systems pay for themselves quickly by cutting energy costs up to 70% and maintenance costs up to 90%. The Lighting Energy Efficiency in Parking (LEEP) Campaign is a program offering guidance and recognition to facility owners interested in implementing energy efficient lighting solutions in their parking facilities.

Joining the LEEP Campaign will provide you access to tools and expertise to lower your facility's operating costs through thoughtful design of your new site, or a lighting retrofit. To become part of the campaign, submit the registration form here. Once registered, campaign members have unique access to the technical expertise of the Department of Energy, and may be recognized for

their achievements. Join today at no cost and learn how you can start saving!

The LEEP goal is to retrofit 100 million square feet of parking structure or lot space to use roughly on-third less energy than current energy

codes (ASHRAE 90.1-2010) require.

What is required? Evaluate your portfolio to identify potential parking lots or parking structures that can apply high efficiency lighting

technology, and use high efficiency lighting where feasible and cost effective.

Financial assistance and resource tools available. For more information visit www.leepcampaign.org.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

WHAT’S HAPPENING

T hank You for renewing your 2013 memberships!

Ambius ∙ AmSan ∙ BluSky Restoration ∙ Carrow Real

Estate Services ∙ City Lighting ∙ Commerce Bank ∙

Cushman & Wakefield | NorthMarq ∙ Design Mechanical

Inc. ∙ Executive Hills Inc. ∙ Georgia-Pacific ∙ Hermes

Landscaping ∙ Highwoods Properties ∙ ISS ∙ Jayhawk

Fire Sprinkler Company ∙ Jones Lang La Salle ∙

Lexington Plumbing & Heating Co Inc ∙ Martz Bros

Snow Management ∙ McConnell & Associates

Corporation ∙ Mid-America Metals ∙ NCRI ∙ Q4

Industries Inc. ∙ Paradise Asphalt Maintenance ∙ REIT

Management & Research ∙ Royal Papers Inc. ∙

Rubbermaid Commercial ∙ Schindler Elevator

Corporation ∙ Servpro of Olathe/Lenexa ∙ Siemens ∙

Snowmen Inc. ∙ Standard Parking ∙ Stoltz Management

∙ Swift Construction/CEI Electric ∙ Trane ∙ Uniguard Inc.

∙ USFP Property Management Inc. ∙ VT Asset

Management ∙ The Weitz Co ∙ Whelan Security Co ∙

Xpedx ∙ Western Waterproofing Company ∙ Zimmer

Real Estate Services

Do you have press releases, news or events you would like to share with BOMA members? Submit your information to Katie by the 30th of

the month for inclusion in the following months newsletter.

Locher earns RPA Congratulations to Gwen Locher, Lane4 Property Group, on achieving her RPA designation through BOMI International!

BOMA Member Wins City

Contract Fall 2012, BOMA Allied member, JR & Co.,

Roofing Contractors won the Kansas City MO "Facility Repairs & Maintenance Contract" City Wide Roof Repair and Maintenance. This contract has been awarded for 1 year and renewable up to 5 years.

Representing KC at the Board of Governors

Meeting | 2013 BOMA International Winter Business Conference