KICA Annual Reports 2014 | Page 7

6 Year in Review - What KICA Does The Kiawah Island Community Association (KICA) exists to preserve and enhance the quality of life and property values of its members. It accomplishes this by providing a framework to establish and enforce community expectations and standards; by undertaking and implementing strategic and operational planning; and by leading the staff of well-trained employees who are committed to quality service. Through its programs and services, the association plays a leadership role in ensuring that Kiawah Island is a beautiful, safe, wellmaintained and friendly community. KICA owns and maintains 987 acres of common residential and parkway land including 300 landscaped acres and parks; 119 lakes that encompass 342 acres; 56 linear miles of streets including curbs, gutter ́