VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT

PALM BEACH COUNTY Regular Board Meeting & Public Hearing August 7, 2025
10:00 A.M.

Special District Services, Inc.
The Oaks Center 2501A Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

www.vistacdd.org 561.630.4922 Telephone 877.SDS.4922 Toll Free 561.630.4923 Facsimile

AGENDA VISTA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
2100 Emerald Dunes Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33411
REGULAR BOARD MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING
August 7, 2025
10:00 a.m.

Call to Order
Proof of Publication…	Page 1
Establish Quorum
Additions or Deletions to Agenda
Comments from the Public for Items Not on the Agenda
Approval of Minutes
May 1, 2025 Regular Board Meeting…	Page 2
Public Hearing
Proof of Publication…	Page 5
Receive Public Comments on Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Final Budget
Consider Resolution No. 2025-03 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Final Budget…	Page 6
Old Business
New Business
Consider Resolution No. 2025-04 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Meeting Schedule…	Page 7
Consider Approval of Acquisition Agreement for Parcel 6…	Page 15
Consider Appointment of Audit Committee & Approval of Evaluation Criteria…	Page 16
Administrative Matters
2025 Legislative Update Memo – BCLMR…	Page 20
Board Member Comments
Adjourn

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VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOP• MENT DISTRICT
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 REGU- LAR MEETING SCHEDULE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the Board of Supervisors of the Vista Community Development District will hold Regular Meetings al 2100 Emerald Dunes Drive, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411 at 10:00
o.m. on the following dates:
November 13, 2024
December 5, 2024
January 2, 2025
February 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
April 3, 2025
May 1, 2025
June 5, 2025
July 3, 2025
August 7, 2025
September 4, 2025
The purpose of the meetings is to conduct any business coming before the Board. Meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. Copies of the Agendas for any of the meetings may be obtained from the District1s website or by contacting the District Manager at (561) 630-4922 and/or loll free at l-877-737-4922 prior to the date of the particular meeting.
From time to time one or more Supervisors may participate by tele­ phone; therefore a speaker tele­ phone will be present at the meeting location so that Supervisors mov be fully informed of the discussions taking place. Meetings may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on the record.
If any person decides to appeal any decision mode with respect to any matter considered at these meet­ ings, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person may need ta ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at his or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on iuhich the appeal is based.
In accordance with the provisions of
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Meetings may be cancelled without advertised notice.
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VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MAY 1, 2025

CALL TO ORDER
District Manager Jason Pierman called the May 1, 2025, Regular Board Meeting of the Vista Community Development District (the “District”) to order at 10:00 a.m. at 2100 Emerald Dunes Drive, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Mr. Pierman presented proof of publication that notice of the Regular Board Meeting had been published in The Palm Beach Post on November 5, 2024, as legally required.
ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mr. Pierman determined that the attendance of the following Supervisors constituted a quorum and it was in order to proceed with the meeting: Chairman Kenneth R. Green and Vice Chairperson Lesley Rey and Supervisor Yves Corioland.

Staff in attendance were: District Manager Jason Pierman of Special District Services, Inc.; and General Counsel Scott Cochran of Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey, P.A.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

There were no comments from the public for items not on the agenda.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 13, 2024, Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting

Mr. Pierman presented the minutes of the November 13, 2024, Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting and asked if there were any changes.

There being none, a motion was made by Ms. Rey, seconded by Mr. Corioland and unanimously passed approving the minutes of the November 13, 2024, Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting, as presented.

OLD BUSINESS

There were no Old Business items to come before the Board.

NEW BUSINESS
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Consider Resolution No. 2025-01– Registered Agent Change

Mr. Pierman presented Resolution No. 2025-01, entitled:

RESOLUTION 2025-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATING MICHAEL J. PAWELCZYK AS THE DISTRICT’S REGISTERED AGENT AND DESIGNATING THE OFFICE OF BILLING, COCHRAN, LYLES, MAURO & RAMSEY, P.A. AS THE REGISTERED OFFICE
A motion was made by Ms. Rey, seconded by Mr. Corioland and passed unanimously adopting Resolution No. 2024-01, as presented.

Consider Resolution No. 2025-02 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Proposed Budget

Mr. Pierman presented Resolution No. 2025-02, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPROVING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A motion was made by Ms. Rey, seconded by Mr. Corioland and passed unanimously adopting Resolution No. 2025-02, as presented, setting the Public Hearing for August 7, 2025.

Consider First Supplement to Engineer’s Report

Mr. Pierman presented the report, explaining that it detailed the changes made to the original improvement plan needed to expend the remaining construction funds. He further noted that staff would need to prepare an acquisition agreement, so that the District could acquire the improvements prior to them being turned over to the Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District.

A motion was made by Ms. Rey, seconded by Mr. Corioland and unanimously passed accepting the First Supplement to Engineer’s Report, dated May 1, 2025, and authorizing an acquisition agreement, subject to legal and engineering review.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Mr. Pierman reminded the Board that the 2024 Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests would be e- mailed to them next month.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

There were no comments from the Board Members.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Mr. Corioland, seconded by Ms. Rey and unanimously passed adjourning the Regular Board Meeting at 10:13 a.m.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chair/Vice-Chair

Publication Date 2025-07-18

Subcategory Miscellaneous Notices

Notice of Public Hearing
and Regular Board Meeting of the Vista Community Development District
The Board of Supervisors of the Vista Community Development District (the District) will hold a Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting on August 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, at 2100 Emerald Dunes Drive, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public comment on the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Proposed Final Budget of the Vista Community Development District. A copy of the Budget and/or the Agenda may be obtained from the Districts website or at the offices of the District Manager, 2501A Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, during normal business hours. The purpose of the Regular Board Meeting is for the Board to consider any other business which may properly come before it. The meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for community development districts. Meetings may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on the record.
There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors will participate by telephone; therefore, a speaker telephone will be present at the meeting location so that Supervisors may be fully informed of the discussions taking place.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at these meetings should contact the District Manager at
(561) 630-4922, and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922, at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the meetings. If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at their own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.
Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.
Vista Community Development District www.vistacdd.org
No.11490229 July 18, 25, 2025

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-03

A RESOLUTION OF THE VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING A FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BUDGET.

WHEREAS, the Vista Community Development District (“District”) has prepared a Proposed Budget and Final Special Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and has held a duly advertised Public Hearing to receive public comments on the Proposed Budget and Final Special Assessment Roll; and,

WHEREAS, following the Public Hearing and the adoption of the Proposed Budget and Final Assessment Roll, the District is now authorized to levy non ad-valorem assessments upon the properties within the District.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT THAT:

Section 1.	The Final Budget and Final Special Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is approved and adopted, and the assessments set forth therein shall be levied.

Section 2.	The Secretary of the District is authorized to execute any and all necessary transmittals, certifications or other acknowledgements or writings, as necessary, to comply with the intent of this Resolution.
PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 7th day of August, 2025.

ATTEST:	VISTA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

By:			By:		 Secretary/Assistant Secretary			Chairperson/Vice Chairperson

Vista
Community Development District

Final Budget For Fiscal Year 2025/2026
October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

CONTENTS

FINAL BUDGET

DETAILED FINAL BUDGET

DETAILED FINAL DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET

ASSESSMENT COMPARISON

FINAL BUDGET
VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BUDGET	
O & M Assessments	56,173	
Debt Assessments	365,754	
Other Revenues	0	
Interest Income	1,200	
		
TOTAL REVENUES	$	423,127	
		
EXPENDITURES		
Engineering/Inspections	2,500	
Management	23,028	
Legal	8,000	
Assessment Roll	6,000	
Audit Fees	3,900	
Arbitrage Rebate Fee	650	
Insurance	7,300	
Legal Advertisements	1,250	
Miscellaneous	550	
Postage	225	
Office Supplies	350	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	
Trustee Fee	4,025	
Continuing Disclosure Fee	1,000	
Website Management	2,000	
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	60,953	
		
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	362,174	
		
Bond Payments	(343,809)	
		
BALANCE	$	18,365	
		
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	(8,438)	
Discounts For Early Payments	(16,877)	
		
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(6,950)	
		
Carryover Balance From Prior Year	6,950	
		
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	-	

DETAILED FINAL BUDGET
VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 ACTUAL	
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET	
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BUDGET	

COMMENTS	
O & M Assessments	52,062	56,186	56,173	Expenditures Less Interest & Carryover/.94	
Debt Assessments	370,353	365,754	365,754	Bond Payments/.94	
Other Revenues	0	0	0		
Interest Income	7,389	540	1,200	Interest Projected At $100 Per Month	
					
TOTAL REVENUES	$	429,804	$	422,480	$	423,127		
					
EXPENDITURES					
Engineering/Inspections	5,125	2,500	2,500	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Management	21,732	22,380	23,028	CPI Adjustment	
Legal	8,327	8,000	8,000	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Assessment Roll	6,000	6,000	6,000	As Per Contract	
Audit Fees	3,700	3,800	3,900	$100 Increase From 2024/2025 Budget	
Arbitrage Rebate Fee	650	650	650	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Insurance	6,594	7,200	7,300	FY 2024/2025 Expenditure Was $6,858	
Legal Advertisements	604	1,275	1,250	$25 Decrease From 2024/2025 Budget	
Miscellaneous	97	575	550	$25 Decrease From 2024/2025 Budget	
Postage	67	225	225	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Office Supplies	197	350	350	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	175	175	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Trustee Fee	4,023	4,025	4,025	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Continuing Disclosure Fee	1,000	1,000	1,000	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Website Management	2,000	2,000	2,000	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	60,291	$	60,155	$	60,953		
					
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	369,513	$	362,325	$	362,174		
					
Bond Payments	(352,467)	(343,809)	(343,809)	2026 P & I Payments Less Earned Interest	
					
BALANCE	$	17,046	$	18,516	$	18,365		
					
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	(2,446)	(8,438)	(8,438)	Two Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
Discounts For Early Payments	(16,337)	(16,878)	(16,877)	Four Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
					
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(1,737)	$	(6,800)	$	(6,950)		
					
Carryover Balance From Prior Year	0	6,800	6,950	Carryover Balance From Prior Year	
					
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(1,737)	$	-	$	-		

DETAILED FINAL DEBT SERVICE BUDGET
VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

REVENUES	FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 ACTUAL	FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET	FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BUDGET	

COMMENTS	

Interest Income	
21,306	
500	
1,200	
Projected Interest For 2025/2026	

NAV Tax Collection	
352,467	
343,809	
343,809	
2026 P & I Payments Less Earned Interest	

Total Revenues	
$	373,773	
$	344,309	
$	345,009		

EXPENDITURES					

Principal Payments	
170,000	
175,000	
185,000	
Principal Payment Due In 2026	

Interest Payments	
182,750	
168,909	
159,234	
Interest Payments Due In 2026	

Transfer To Construction Fund	
11,373	
400	
775		

Total Expenditures	
$	364,123	
$	344,309	
$	345,009		

Excess/ (Shortfall)	
$	9,650	
$	-	
$	-		

Series 2006 Bond Information

Original Par Amount =	$5,170,000	Annual Principal Payments Due =	May 1st	
Interest Rate =	5.375%	Annual Interest Payments Due =	May 1st & November 1st	
Issue Date =	November 2006			
Maturity Date =

Par Amount As Of 1/1/25 =	May 2037

$3,230,000			

Vista Community Development District Assessment Comparison

Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	
2021/2022	2022/2023	2023/2024	2024/2025	2025/2026	
  Assessment* 	  Assessment* 	  Assessment* 	  Assessment* 	 Projected Assessment* 	

O & M

$	110.14	$

106.05	$

103.77	$

112.83	$

112.80

Debt

$	737.30

$	741.32

$	743.58

$	734.45

$	734.45

Total

$	847.44	$

847.37	$

847.35	$

847.28	$

847.25

* Assessments Include the Following : 4% Discount for Early Payments
1% County Tax Collector Fee
1% County Property Appraiser Fee

Community Information:
Total Units	498

IV

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING A REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 AND SETTING THE TIME AND LOCATION OF SAID DISTRICT MEETINGS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Vista Community Development District ("District") to establish a regular meeting schedule for fiscal year 2025/2026; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the District has set a regular meeting schedule, location and time for District meetings for fiscal year 2025/2026 which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A”.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.   The above recitals are hereby adopted.

Section 2.  The regular meeting schedule, time and location for meetings for fiscal year 2025/2026 which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby adopted and authorized to be published.
PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 7th day of August, 2025.

ATTEST:	VISTA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

By:			By:		 Secretary/Assistant Secretary			Chairperson/Vice Chairperson

VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of the Vista Community Development District will hold Regular Meetings at 2100 Emerald Dunes Drive, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411 at 10:00 a.m. on the following dates:

October 2, 2025
November 6, 2025
December 4, 2025
**January 1, 2026** (New Year's Day) February 5, 2026
March 5, 2026
April 2, 2026
May 7, 2026
June 4, 2026
July 2, 2026
August 6, 2026
September 3, 2026

The purpose of the meetings is to conduct any business coming before the Board. Meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. Copies of the Agendas for any of the meetings may be obtained from the District’s website or by contacting the District Manager at (561) 630-4922 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 prior to the date of the particular meeting.
From time to time one or more Supervisors may participate by telephone; therefore a speaker telephone will be present at the meeting location so that Supervisors may be fully informed of the discussions taking place. Meetings may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on the record.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at his or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.

In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at any of these meetings should contact the District Manager at (561) 630-4922 and/or toll-free at 1-877-737-4922 at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the particular meeting.

Meetings may be cancelled without advertised notice.

VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

www.vistacdd.org

PUBLISH: THE PALM BEACH POST

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ACQUISITION AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL 6

TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER

VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUDITOR SELECTION
EVALUATION CRITERIA

Ability of Personnel (10 Points).

(E.g., geographic locations of the firm’s headquarters or permanent office in relation to the project; capabilities and experience of key personnel; evaluation of existing work load; proposed staffing levels, etc.)

Proposer’s Experience (10 Points).

(E.g. past record and experience of the Proposer in similar projects; volume of work previously performed by the firm; past performance for other Community Development Districts in other contracts; character, integrity, reputation of Proposer, etc.)

Understanding of Scope of Work (10 Points).

Extent to which the proposal demonstrates an understanding of the District’s needs for the services requested.
Ability to Furnish the Required Services (10 Points).
Present ability to manage this project and the extent to which the proposal demonstrates the adequacy of Proposer’s financial resources and stability as a business entity necessary to complete the services required (E.g. the existence of any natural disaster plan for business operations).

Price (10 Points).

Points will be awarded based upon the price bid for the rendering of the services and reasonableness of the price to the services.

VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

District Auditing Services for Fiscal Years 2024/2025, 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 With Two Year Option (2027/2028 and 2028/2029)
Palm Beach County, Florida

VISTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUDITOR SELECTION INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

SECTION 1. DUE DATE. Sealed proposals must be received no later than September 16, 2025 at 4:00 p.m., at the offices of District Manager, located at 2501A Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410.

SECTION 2. FAMILIARITY WITH THE LAW. By submitting a proposal, the Proposer is affirming its familiarity and understanding with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that in any manner affect the work. Ignorance on the part of the Proposer will in no way relieve it from responsibility to perform the work covered by the proposal in compliance with all such laws, ordinances and regulations.

SECTION 3. QUALIFICATIONS OF PROPOSER. The contract, if awarded, will only be awarded to a responsible Proposer who is qualified by experience and licensing to do the work specified herein. The Proposer shall submit with its proposal satisfactory evidence of experience in similar work and show that it is fully prepared to complete the work to the satisfaction of the District.
SECTION 4. REJECTION OF PROPOSAL. Proposers shall be disqualified and their proposals rejected if the District has reason to believe that collusion may exist among the Proposers, the Proposer has defaulted on any previous contract or is in arrears on any previous or existing contract, or for failure to demonstrate proper licensure and business organization.

SECTION 5. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL. Submit one (1) copy of the Proposal Documents and one digital copy, and other requested attachments at the time and place indicated herein, which shall be enclosed in an opaque sealed envelope, marked with the title “Auditing Services – Vista Community Development District” on the face of it.
SECTION 6.  MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL.  Proposals may be
modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed and delivered to the place where proposals are to be submitted at any time prior to the time and date the proposals are due. After proposals are opened by the District, no proposal may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days.

SECTION 7. PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS. The proposal documents shall consist of the notice announcing the request for proposals, these instructions, the Evaluation Criteria Sheet and a proposal with all required documentation pursuant to Section 12 of these instructions (the “Proposal Documents”).

SECTION 8. PROPOSAL. In making its proposal, each Proposer represents that it has read and understands the Proposal Documents and that the proposal is made in accordance therewith.

SECTION 9. BASIS OF AWARD/RIGHT TO REJECT. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, make modifications to the work, and waive any informalities or irregularities in proposals as it is deemed in the best interests of the District.

SECTION 10. CONTRACT AWARD. Within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the Notice of Award from the District, the Proposer shall enter into and execute a Contract (engagement letter) with the District.

SECTION 11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Nothing herein shall be construed as or constitute a waiver of District’s limited waiver of liability contained in section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or any other statute or law.

SECTION 12. MISCELLANEOUS. All proposals shall include the following information in addition to any other requirements of the proposal documents.
List position or title of all personnel to perform work on the District audit. Include resumes or each person listed; list years of experience in present position for each party listed and years of related experience.
Describe proposed staffing levels, including resumes with applicable certifications.

Three references from projects of similar size and scope. The Proposer should include information relating to the work it conducted for each reference as well as a name, address and phone number of a contact person.
SECTION 13. PROTESTS. Any protest regarding the Proposal Documents, must be filed in writing, at the offices of the District Manager, within seventy-two (72) hours after receipt of the Request for Proposals and Evaluation Criteria or other contract documents. The formal protest setting forth with particularity the facts and law upon which the protest is based shall be filed within seven (7) calendar days after the initial notice of protest was filed. Failure to timely file a notice of protest or failure to timely file a formal written protest shall constitute a waiver of any right to object or protest with respect to the aforesaid Request for Proposals, Evaluation Criteria, or other contract documents.

SECTION 14. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS. The criteria to be used in the evaluation are presented in the Evaluation Criteria Sheet, contained within the Proposal Documents.

SECTION 15. REJECTION OF ALL PROPOSALS. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids, with or without cause, and to waive technical errors and informalities, as determined to be in the best interests of the District.

MEMORANDUM
TO:	District Manager

FROM:	Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey, P.A. District Counsel

DATE:	June 30, 2025

RE:	2025 Legislative Update

As District Counsel, throughout the year we continuously monitor pending legislation that may be applicable to the governance and operation of our Community Development District and other Special District clients. It is at this time of year that we summarize those legislative acts that have become law during the most recent legislative session, as follows:

Chapter 2025 – 195, Laws of Florida (SB 268). The legislation creates a new public records exemption under section 119.071(4)(d)6., F.S., for certain personal identifying and locating information of specified state and local officials, members of Congress, and their family members. Specifically, the exemption applies to the partial home addresses and telephone numbers of current congressional members, public officers, their adult children and spouses. To assert the exemption, the public officer or congressional member, their family members, or employing agencies must submit a written, notarized request to each agency holding the information, along with documentation verifying the individual’s eligibility. Custodians of records must maintain the exemption until the qualifying condition no longer exists.

The legislation narrows the definition of “public officer” to include only the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Chief Financial Officer, Attorney General, or Commissioner of Agriculture; as well as a state senator or representative, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, school superintendent, city or county commissioner, school board member, or mayor. This exemption applies to information held before, on, or after July 1, 2025. It is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will automatically repeal on October 2, 2030, unless reenacted by the Legislature. The effective date of this act is July 1, 2025.

While the new exception is not specifically applicable to a member of a Community Development District (“CDD”) board of supervisors, if any board members or related officials fall within this definition of a “public officer” who has asserted the exception, the CDD must protect the partial home addresses and telephone numbers of these individuals, as well as similar information about their spouses and adult children. CDDs will need to update their public records procedures to verify and process these requests to ensure exempt information is withheld.

Chapter 2025 – 174, Laws of Florida (HB 669). The legislation prohibits a local government’s1 investment policy from requiring a minimum bond rating for any category of bond that is explicitly authorized in statute to include unrated bonds. Current law permits local governments to invest in unrated bonds issued by the government of Israel. The bill ensures that investment policies do not impose additional rating requirements that conflict with this statutory authorization. The effective date of this act is July 1, 2025.

This law prevents a CDD from imposing stricter bond rating requirements in their investment policies than those allowed by state law. Specifically, if state law authorizes investment in certain unrated bonds, such as those issued by the government of Israel, a CDD cannot require a minimum bond rating for these bonds in its investment guidelines. CDDs must align their investment policies with statutory permissions, allowing investment in authorized unrated bonds without additional rating restrictions.

Chapter 2025 – 189, Laws of Florida (SB 108). The legislation makes significant amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), revising rulemaking procedures, establishing a structured rule review process, and changing public notice requirements.

New Timelines and Notice Requirements:
Agencies must publish a notice of intended agency action within 90 days of the effective date of legislation delegating rulemaking authority.
Notices of proposed rulemaking must now include the proposed rule number, and at least seven days must separate the notice of rule development from proposed rule publication.
Agencies must electronically publish the full text of any incorporated material in a text-searchable format and use strikethrough/underline formatting to show changes.
This legislation applies to CDDs that exercise rulemaking authority under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Under the new requirements, CDDs must publish a notice of intended agency action within 90 days after the effective date of any legislation granting them rulemaking authority. When proposing new rules, CDDs must now include the proposed rule number in the notice, allow at least seven (7) days between publishing the notice of rule development and the proposed rule itself, and electronically publish the full text of any incorporated materials in a searchable format. All changes must be shown using strikethrough and underline formatting. CDDs subject to the APA should review their procedures to ensure timely and compliant publication moving forward.

Section 120.5435, F.S., governing the rule review process sunsets on July 1, 2032, unless reenacted. The effective date of this act is July 1, 2025.

Chapter 2025 – 85, Laws of Florida (SB 348). The legislation amends the Code of Ethics to establish a new “stolen valor” provision and expands enforcement mechanisms for collecting unpaid ethics penalties. The bill creates section 112.3131, F.S., which prohibits candidates, elected or appointed public officers, and public employees from knowingly making

1 A “unit of local government” is defined any county, municipality, special district, school district, county constitutional officer, authority, board, public corporation, or any other political subdivision of the state. Section 218.403(11), F.S.

fraudulent representations relating to military service for the purpose of material gain. Prohibited conduct includes falsely claiming military service, honors, medals, or qualifications, or unauthorized wearing of military uniforms or insignia. An exception is provided for individuals in the theatrical profession during a performance. Violations are subject to administrative penalties under section 112.317, F.S., and may also be prosecuted under other applicable laws.

In addition, the legislation amends section 112.317(2), F.S., to authorize the Attorney General to pursue wage garnishment for unpaid civil or restitution penalties arising from ethics violations. A penalty becomes delinquent if unpaid 90 days after imposition. If the violator is a current public officer or employee, the Attorney General must notify the Chief Financial Officer or applicable governing body to initiate withholding from salary-related payments, subject to a 25 percent cap or the maximum allowed by federal law. Agencies may retain a portion of withheld funds to cover administrative costs. The act also authorizes the referral of delinquent penalties to collection agencies and establishes a 20-year statute of limitations for enforcement. The effective date of this act is July 1, 2025.

This law applies directly to CDDs because CDD board members and employees are classified as public officers and public employees under Florida law. As such, CDD officials are prohibited from knowingly making fraudulent claims regarding military service or honors for material gain under the new “stolen valor” provision. Additionally, the law enhances enforcement tools for unpaid ethics penalties, allowing for wage garnishment, salary withholding, and referrals to collection agencies. CDDs must ensure that their officials and staff comply with these ethics requirements and be prepared to cooperate with enforcement actions beginning July 1, 2025.

Chapter 2025 – 164, Laws of Florida (SB 784). The legislation amends section 177.071, F.S., to require that local governments review and approve plat and replat submittals through an administrative process, without action by the governing body. Local governments must designate by ordinance an administrative authority to carry out this function. The administrative authority must (1) acknowledge receipt of a submittal in writing within seven days, identify any missing documentation and provide details on the applicable requirements and review timeframe. Unless the applicant requests an extension, the authority must approve, approve with conditions, or deny the submittal within the timeframe provided in the initial notice. Any denial must include a written explanation citing specific unmet requirements. The authority or local government may not request or require an extension of time. The effective date of this act is July 1, 2025.

While this law does not apply directly to CDDs, as they do not have plat approval authority, it is relevant to developer-controlled CDD boards involved in the land entitlement process. Plat and replat approvals will now be handled through an administrative process by the city or county, rather than by governing body action. Local governments must designate an administrative authority by ordinance and follow strict requirements for written acknowledgment, completeness review, and decision-making timelines. Any denial must include a written explanation citing specific deficiencies, and extensions cannot be requested by the reviewing authority.

Chapter 2025 – 140, Laws of Florida (HB 683). The legislation includes several revisions related to local government contracting, public construction bidding, building permitting, and professional certification. It also requires the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt

minimum standards for the installation of synthetic turf on residential properties. Upon adoption, the law prohibits local governments from enforcing ordinances or policies that are inconsistent with those standards.

The act requires local governments to approve or deny a contractor’s change order price quote within 35 days of receipt. If denied, the local government must identify the specific deficiencies in the quote and the corrective actions needed. These provisions may not be waived or modified by contract. The law prohibits the state and its political subdivisions from penalizing or rewarding a bidder for the volume of construction work previously performed for the same governmental entity. With respect to building permits, the act prohibits local building departments from requiring a copy of the contract between a builder and a property owner or any related documentation, such as cost breakdowns or profit statements, as a condition for applying for or receiving a permit. The act also allows private providers to use software to review certain building plans and reduces the timeframe within which building departments must complete the review of certain permit applications.

CDDs must follow the new requirements for contractor’s change order timelines, restrictions on permit-related documentation, and procurement practices.

For convenience, we have included copies of the legislation referenced in this memorandum. We request that you include this memorandum as part of the agenda packages for upcoming meetings of the governing boards of those special districts in which you serve as the District Manager and this firm serves as District Counsel. For purposes of the agenda package, it is not necessary to include the attached legislation, as we can provide copies to anyone requesting the same. Copies of the referenced legislation are also accessible by visiting this link: http://laws.flrules.org/.