Laurel Road Community Development District
3501 Quadrangle Boulevard, Suite 270, Orlando, FL 32817
Phone 407-723-5900; Fax 407-723-5901
https://laurelroadcdd.com/

The following is the agenda for the Board of Supervisors Meeting for the Laurel Road Community Development District scheduled to be held Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 12:30 PM located at 5800 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240. The following is the proposed agenda for this meeting.

Call in number: 1-844-621-3956 Passcode: 2536 634 0209
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING AGENDA

Administrative Matters

Roll Call to Confirm Quorum
Public Comment Period [for any members of the public desiring to speak on any proposition before the Board]

Consent Agenda
Minutes of the November 8, 2023, Board of Supervisors’ Meeting
Minutes of the November 8, 2023, Auditor Selection Committee Meeting
GeoPoint Surveying Proposal to Stake Model Row Parking Lot
Funding Request No. 131
Payment Authorizations Nos. 024 – 026
Series 2021 Requisition 111
District Financial Statements (provided under separate cover)

Business Matters
Consideration of Resolution 2024-04, Election of Officers
Consideration of Resolution 2024-05, Designating Authorized Signatories for the District’s Bank Account(s)
Public Hearing on the Adoption of Amenity Policies
Public Comments and Testimony
Board Comments
Consideration of Resolution 2024-06, Adopting Amenity Policies
Other Business Staff Reports
District Counsel District Engineer District Manager

Supervisor Requests and Comments

Adjournment

Laurel Road Community Development District

Consent Agenda

Laurel Road Community Development District

Minutes of the November 8, 2023, Board of Supervisors Meeting

MINUTES OF MEETING

LAUREL ROAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. 5800 Lakewood Ranch Blvd,
Sarasota, FL 34240

Board Members present at roll call:

Pete Williams	Chairperson John Leinaweaver	Vice Chairperson
John Blakley	Assistant Secretary
Janice Snow	Assistant Secretary Dale Weidemiller	Assistant Secretary

Also present at roll call via speakerphone or in-person:

Vivian Carvalho	PFM Group Consulting LLC - District Manager		
Venessa Ripoll	PFM Group Consulting LLC - District Manager	(via phone)	
Jorge Jimenez	PFM Group Consulting LLC - ADM	(via phone)	
Amanda Lane	PFM Group Consulting LLC - District Accountant	(via phone)	
Tom Panaseny	Neal Communities – Developer	(via phone)	
Jim Schier	Neal communities – Developer		
Bobbi Claybrooke	District Engineer	(via phone)	
John McKay	J.H. McKay, LLC		
Misty Taylor	Bryant Miller Olive		
Sarah Warren	Bryant Miller Olive		

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Administrative Matters Roll Call
The Board of Supervisors’ Meeting for Laurel Road CDD was called to order at 12:40 p.m. Those in attendance are outlined above either in person or via speakerphone.

Public Comment Period

There were no public comments.

Consent Agenda
Minutes of the October 11, 2023, Board of Supervisors’ Meeting
Mike Armstrong Vistera Landscape Installation Agreement
Mike Armstrong CO #1 for Vistera Irrigation
Funding Requests Nos. 127 – 130
Payment Authorizations Nos. 020 – 023
District Financial Statements

ON MOTION by Mr. Weidemiller, seconded by Mr. Williams, with all in favor, the Board approved the constant agenda items A-F.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Business Matters

Consideration of Resolution 2024-02, Re- Setting a Public Hearing for the Adoption of Rules and Regulations for Amenity Facilities

Ms. Carvalho stated that the public hearing will take place during the December meeting, as opposed to the previously adopted date due to notice requirements.

ON MOTION by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Leinaweaver, with all in favor the Board approved Resolution 2024-02, Re-Setting a Public Hearing for the Adoption of Rules and Regulations for Amenity Facilities.

Consideration of Resolution 2024-03, Adopting an Amended Budget for FY 2023

Ms. Carvalho noted that the budget is being amended to reflect the actual expenses.

ON MOTION by Mr. Williams, seconded by Ms. Snow, with all in favor, the Board approved 2024-03, Adopting an Amended Budget for FY 2023.

Consideration of Recommendation of the Auditor Selection Committee

Ms. Carvalho noted that the Auditor Selection Committee Ranked Grau & Associates as No. 1.

ON MOTION by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Blakley, with all in favor, the Board accepted the recommendation of the Auditor Selection Committee.

Consideration of Forsberg Construction CO No. 20 for Vistera of Venice – Phase 1

Ms. Claybrooke reviewed the change order for the Board.

ON MOTION by Mr. Weidemiller, seconded by Mr. Williams, with all in favor, the Board approved the Forsberg Construction CO No. 20 for Vistera of Venice – Phase 1.

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Other Business	
		Staff Reports	
District Counsel –	Not present.		

District Engineer – Ms. Claybrooke asked if the 2 lift stations that were approved at the last meeting were going to be added to the contractor’s current contract or if a separate contract will be created. The Board decided it would be a separate contract.

District Manager – Ms. Carvalho stated that the next Board meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2023, at 12:30 p.m.

	Audience Requests	Comments	and	Supervisor	
There were no requests at this time.				

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	
Adjournment			
There were no other questions or comments.			

ON MOTION by Ms. Snow, seconded by Mr. Blakley, with all in favor, the November 8, 2023, Board of Supervisors’ Meeting for the Laurel Road Community Development District was adjourned at 12:49 p.m.

Secretary / Assistant Secretary	Chairperson / Vice Chairperson

Laurel Road Community Development District

Minutes of the November 8, 2023, Auditor Selection Committee Meeting

MINUTES OF MEETING

LAUREL ROAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. 5800 Lakewood Ranch Blvd,
Sarasota, FL 34240

Board Members present at roll call:

Pete Williams	Committee Member John Leinaweaver Committee Member John Blakley	Committee Member
Janice Snow	Committee Member Dale Weidemiller   Committee Member

Also present at roll call via speakerphone or in-person:

Vivian Carvalho	PFM Group Consulting LLC - District Manager		
Venessa Ripoll	PFM Group Consulting LLC - District Manager	(via phone)	
Jorge Jimenez	PFM Group Consulting LLC - ADM	(via phone)	
Amanda Lane	PFM Group Consulting LLC - District Accountant	(via phone)	
Tom Panaseny	Neal Communities – Developer	(via phone)	
Jim Shier	Neal communities – Developer		
Bobbi Claybrooke	District Engineer	(via phone)	
John McKay	J.H. McKay, LLC		
Misty Taylor	Bryant Miller Olive		
Sarah Warren	Bryant Miller Olive		

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Administrative Matters Roll Call
The Auditor Selection Committee Meeting for Laurel Road CDD was called to order at 12:31 p.m. Those in attendance are outlined above either in person or via speakerphone.

Review	of	Auditing	Services Proposals
Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank
Grau & Associates

Ms. Carvalho stated that the Board had received two different proposals for auditing services, Berger & Toombs and Grau & Associates. Berger & Toombs had scored a total of 99.4 points, Grau & Associates had scored a total of 100 points. Grau & Associates came in at $16,800 and Berger & Toombs came in at $17,325. The Board asked for a provision given to them at least 45 for the draft prior to June 30. The Board asked for contract discussions with counsel concerning a monetary penalty for failure to deliver the draft in 45 days. Mr. Blakley asked if any Districts have suffered any financial loss as a result of late audits.

ON MOTION by Mr. Weidemiller, seconded by Mr. Leinaweaver, with all in favor, the Board accepted the rankings of Grau & Associates as #1 and Berger and Toombs as #2.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Adjournment

There were no other questions or comments.

ON MOTION by Mr. Weidemiller, seconded by Mr. Williams, with all in favor, the November 8, 2023, Auditor’s Selection Committee Meeting for the Laurel Road Community Development District was adjourned at 12:39 p.m.

Secretary / Assistant Secretary	Chairperson / Vice Chairperson

Laurel Road Community Development District

GeoPoint Surveying Proposal to Stake Model Row Parking Lot

PROPOSAL/AUTHORIZATION FOR WORK

To:	Laurel Road Community Development District 5824 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard
Sarasota, Florida 34240	
Attn:	Andy Richardson	
Re:	Vistera	

VISCDD - Survey

Date:	November 14th, 2023

We hereby propose to do the following work:

Task	Description:	Hourly Budget Not To Exceed	

1	Stake Paver / Parking Lot
NOTE: GeoPoint will perform Miscellaneous and Additional Staking Services on an Hourly Basis with an approximate Budget number. Should the Budget number be reached, GeoPoint will send an additional Lump Sum work order for the remaining balance.	

$2,500	

All work herein is subject to the conditions described in Exhibit “A” attached herewith and made a part of this “Authorization for Work”. This proposal is valid for 30 days from today, November 14th, 2023.

GeoPoint Surveying, Inc.

By:		 Justin Brantley P.S.M.
Vice President, Owner

ACCEPTANCE: Laurel Road Community Development District

By:		 (Authorized Signature)

14 NOV 2023

Date:	

Pete Williams, Chairman

(Print Name & Title)

Please return one signed copy to:	proposals@geopointsurvey.com

File Name: J:\Vistera\Contracts\Nealland\ Stake Paver & Parking Lot aw.JOB 11.14.2023

213 Hobbs Street, Tampa, FL 33619
Tel: (813) 248 8888 • Fax (813) 248 2266
www.geopointsurvey.com

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Attachment "A" Terms and Conditions

All fees stated in this Contract shall be payable in full, in monthly installments, based on the percentage of work completed in that month, as mutually agreed upon, or, if appropriate, on an hourly basis at GeoPoint Surveying, Inc.’s prevailing hourly rates, subject to any agreed upon limits.

In addition to the fees in this Contract, we charge all out-of-pocket expenses such as photocopying, long distance telephone calls, postage, etc. These expenses will be charged to the Client at GeoPoint Surveying, Inc.’s cost.

Work will be billed on the 20th of each month under the terms of this Contract or upon completion, and GeoPoint Surveying, Inc. shall expect payment by the tenth of the following month. Client shall pay the invoice and statement in accordance with the terms of this Contract and the terms of said statement and invoice. If Client fails to make any payment due GeoPoint Surveying, Inc. for services within 30 days of the invoice date, the amount(s) due shall accrue interest at the rate of 1 ½ percent per annum, and shall be calculated from the first day that the payment is deemed late pursuant to this Section.

In the event this Contract is terminated prior to completion, GeoPoint Surveying, Inc. shall be entitled to payment for services performed as of the date of termination, plus all out-of-pocket expenses.

Client shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless GeoPoint Surveying, Inc., from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, penalties and/or costs (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses) GeoPoint Surveying, Inc., may incur as a result of claims in any form by third parties (including, without limitation, governmental agencies and departments) relating to or arising out of this Contract, except to the extent such claims arise from the gross negligence or intentional misconduct of GeoPoint Surveying, Inc.

The prevailing party in any litigation between the parties relating to or arising out of this Contract (including, without limitation, trial, appellate and bankruptcy proceedings) shall recover its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs from the non-prevailing party.

The Client, upon executing this Contract authorizes the work described within the Scope of Services Section of this Contract and does so on behalf of the owner of the subject property, and warrants that the Client has authority to sign the Contract.

All documents, including but not limited to drawings, reports, and electronic data which have been or will be prepared, designed, written or developed by GeoPoint Surveying, Inc., in any form or fashion while rendering services to Client or that pertain to the work performed under this Contract (the “Documents”) are the sole property of GeoPoint Surveying, Inc. Client may not use or modify such Documents on other projects or extensions of this project without the prior written approval of GeoPoint Surveying, Inc. Client agrees that GeoPoint Surveying, Inc. shall be considered the author of the Documents for all purposes and the owner of all the rights comprised in the undivided copyright (and all reissues, renewals and extensions thereof) in and to the Documents and of any and all corresponding intellectual property rights. Notwithstanding any provision in this Contract to the contrary, in the event of a default by Client including, without limitation, any failure to pay amounts due within 30 days of invoice date, GeoPoint Surveying, Inc., shall be entitled to exclusive possession of any and all of the Documents prepared pursuant to this Contract and Client shall have no rights in the Documents.

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Attachment "A" Terms and Conditions

This Contract and the rights of the signers under this Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without reference to the choice of law principles thereof. The exclusive venue for all actions to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Contract will be courts of the State of Florida or of the United States having jurisdiction over Hillsborough County, Florida. All parties irrevocably waive any objection they may have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating hereto brought in any such court, irrevocably waives any claim that any such suit, action or proceeding so brought has been brought in an inconvenient forum, and further waives the right to object that such court does not have jurisdiction over such party.

Your acceptance of this proposal shall constitute a Contract between the Client and GeoPoint Surveying, Inc.

Client agrees not to assign this Contract or any part hereof without the prior written consent of GeoPoint Surveying, Inc. which consent may be withheld by GeoPoint Surveying, Inc. for any reason it deems appropriate in its sole discretion. GeoPoint Surveying, Inc. may assign or transfer this Contract or any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of Client. This Contract shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns.

Each provision of this Contract will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Contract is held to be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision will be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of this Contract.

GeoPoint Surveying, Inc., in furnishing the services under this Contract, is acting only as an independent contractor and shall have the exclusive control of the manner and means of performing the work contracted for hereunder. GeoPoint Surveying, Inc. does not undertake by this Contract or otherwise to perform any obligations of Client, whether regulatory or contractual, or to assume any responsibility for Client’s business or operations. Nothing contained in this Contract shall be construed to create a joint venture or partnership between the parties.

The exhibits and other attachments to this Contract are hereby incorporated by reference and made part hereof. This Contract constitutes the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and there are no restrictions, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those expressly set forth or referred to herein. This Contract may not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any such modification or amendment is sought.

The waiver by either of the parties of breach or violation of any provision of this Contract shall not operate as, or be construed to be, a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or other provisions hereof.

Surveying & Mapping

Attachment “B” Hourly Rates Schedule (Affective January 2022)

Personnel Hourly Rates:

Project Manager, P.S.M.	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 190 / hour	
Project Surveyor, S.I.T.	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 150 / hour	
Project Surveyor	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 140 / hour	
Chief of Field Crews	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 135 / hour	
Sr. Survey Technician	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 130 / hour	
Survey Technician	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 100 / hour	
Sr. Survey Crew Chief	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 110 / hour	
Survey Crew Chief	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 95 / hour	
Survey Jr. Crew Chief	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 75 / hour	
Survey Instrument Operator	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 65 / hour	
Survey Crew Member	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 55 / hour	

Remote Sensing
Project Lead Analyst	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 185 / hour
Sr. Remote Sensing Analyst	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 150 / hour Remote Sensing Analyst	 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 110 / hour

Subsurface Utility Exploration
S.U.E. Project Manager	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 180 / hour	
S.U.E. Manager	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 150 / hour	
S.U.E. Technician (Office)	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 120 / hour	
Sr. S.U.E. Designator	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 95 / hour	
S.U.E. Designator	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 85 / hour	
Jr. S.U.E. Designator	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 75 / hour	
S.U.E. Crew Member	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 70 / hour	

Remote Sensing

Equipment Hourly Rates:

213 Hobbs Street, Tampa, FL 33619
Tel: (813) 248 8888 • Fax (813) 248-2266
www.geopointsurvey.com

UAS – LiDAR & Photogrammetry	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 300 / hour	
Mobile LiDAR	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 275 / hour	
Terrestrial LiDAR	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 250 / hour	
USV – Hydrographic Echo Sounder	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 200 / hour	

Subsurface Utility Exploration
Vacuum Excavation Truck	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 150 / hour	
Pipe/Conduit Video Camera	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	$ 100 / hour	
Expenses – Including Consultants:	‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐	Cost Plus 15%	

Laurel Road Community Development District

Funding Request No. 131

LAUREL ROAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Funding Requests Nos. 131

FR #	Description	Amount	Total	
				
131	Diggers Engineering Services	$	5,563.50		
		$	1,958.75		
				
			$7,522.25	
				
		Total	$7,522.25	

LAUREL ROAD
C O M M U N I T Y	D E V E L O P M E N T	D I S T R I C T

Funding Request No. 131
11/3/2023

Item	Vendor	Invoice	Construction	Fiscal
No.	Number	Fund	Year

*

1	Driggers Engineering Services
Vistera Phase 1 Engineering Services Through 03/31/2023	SAL16315

$	5,563.50

FY 2023

Vistera Phase 1 Engineering Services Through 09/28/2023	SAL16474	1,958.75	FY 2023

TOTAL	$	7,522.25

7,522.25

FY 2023
FY 2024

* 12/04/2023 - per Karolina, this should be paid from bond funds.

Secretary / Assistant Secretary	Board Member

Laurel Road CDD
c/o PFM Group Consulting 3501 Quadrangle Blvd. Ste. 270
Orlando, FL 32817
LaneA@pfm.com // (407) 723-5925
By Amanda Lane at 1:22 pm, Nov 08, 2023

Laurel Road Community Development District

Payment Authorizations Nos. 024 – 026

LAUREL ROAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Payment Authorizations Nos. 024 - 026

PA #	Description	Amount	Total	
				
24	Advanced Aquatic Services	$	1,745.00		
				
	Clean Sweep Parking Lot Maintenance	$	760.00		
				
	Florida Department of Economic Opportunity	$	175.00		
				
	VGlobalTech	$	150.00		
		$	150.00		
				
			$2,980.00	
				
25	FPL	$	4,200.00		
		$	1,866.04		
				
	Supervisor Fees - 11/08/2023 Meeting			
	Dale Weidmiller	$	200.00		
	John Blakley	$	200.00		
	Pete Williams	$	200.00		
	Janice Snow	$	200.00		
	John Leinaweaver	$	200.00		
				
			$7,066.04	
				
26	Gannet Florida LocaliQ	$	442.75		
				
	PFM Group Consulting	$	4,400.00		

			$4,842.75	
				
		Total	$14,888.79	

LAUREL ROAD
C O M M U N I T Y	D E V E L O P M E N T	D I S T R I C T

Payment Authorization No. 024
11/3/2023					
Item	Vend r	Invoice	Ge	ral	Fisca	
No.		Number	Fund	Year	

Advanced Aquatic Services		
November Lake Maintenance	10550606	1,745.00	FY 2024	
2	Clean Sweep Parking Lot Maintenance
October Vistera Power Sweeping Services	
53003	
$	760.00	

FY 2024	
3	Florida Department of Economic Opportunity				
FY 2024 Special District Fee	89384	$	175.00	FY 2024	
4	VGlobalTech				
October Website Maintenance	5497	$	150.00	FY 2024	
November Website Maintenance	5609	$	150.00	FY 2024	
	
TOTAL	
$  2,980.00		

FY 2023	
		2,980.00	FY 2024	

S cretary / Assistant Secr

tary

Board Member

Laurel Road CDD
c/o PFM Group Consulting 3501 Quadrangle Blvd. Ste. 270
Orlando, FL 32817
LaneA@pfm.com // (407) 723-5925

By Amanda Lane at 1:22 pm, Nov 08, 2023

LAUREL ROAD
C O M M U N I T Y	D E V E L O P M E N T	D I S T R I C T

Payment Authorization No. 025
11/10/2023					
Item	Vend r	Invoice	Ge	ral	Fisca	
No.		Number	Fund	Year	

FPL
Streetlights Deposit	Acct: 89605-84509	4,200.00	FY 2024
Streetlights Service 09/27/2023 - 10/27/2023	Acct: 89605-84509	1,866.04	FY 2024

2	Supervisor Fees - 11/08/2023 Meeting

Dale Weidemiller	$	200.00	
John Blakley	--	200.00	
Pete Williams	--	200.00	
Janice Snow	--	200.00	
John Leinaweaver	--	200.00	

FY 2024
FY 2024
FY 2024
FY 2024
FY 2024

TOTAL	$  7,066.04

7,066.04

FY 2023
FY 2024

Secretar  / Assistant Secr

tary

Board Member

Laurel Road CDD
c/o PFM Group Consulting 3501 Quadrangle Blvd. Ste. 270
Orlando, FL 32817
LaneA@pfm.com // (407) 723-5925

By Amanda Lane at 10:39 am, Nov 13, 2023

LAUREL ROAD
C O M M U N I T Y	D E V E L O P M E N T	D I S T R I C T

Payment Authorization No. 026
11/16/2023					
Item	Vend r	Invoice	Ge	ral	Fisca	
No.		Number	Fund	Year	

  FY 2024

	   FY 2024

2

Gannet Florida LocaliQ
Legal Ads On 10/04/2023, 10/11/2023	
5988658	
442.75	
PFM Group Consulting
November DM Fees	
DM-11-2023-26	
4,400.00	

TOTAL	$  4,842.75

4,842.75

FY 2023
FY 2024

e

S	et	/ A	istant	tary	Board Member

Laurel Road CDD
c/o PFM Group Consulting 3501 Quadrangle Blvd. Ste. 270
Orlando, FL 32817
LaneA@pfm.com // (407) 723-5925
By Amanda Lane at 9:11 am, Nov 20, 2023

Laurel Road Community Development District

Series 2021 Requisition 111

Laurel Road CDD Series 2021
Summary of Requisition(s): 111

Requisition	Vendor	Amount 	Special Instructions	Submit Payment

111	

Forsberg Construction	

$	164,448.90	Please wire the funds per the instructions on page(s) 5 of the .pdf file and reference Vistera of Venice - Phase 1 Pay
App(s) 28 with the wire.	

Via Wire	

Total	$	164,448.90

Laurel Road Community Development District

District Financial Statements
(provided under separate cover)

Laurel Road Community Development District

Resolution 2024-04, Election of Officers

RESOLUTION 2024-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LAUREL ROAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ELECTING THE OFFICERS OF THE DISTRICT, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

WHEREAS, the Laurel Road Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes and situated within the City of Venice, Florida; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the District (“Board”) desires to appoint the below-recited persons to the offices specified.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF  THE  LAUREL  ROAD  COMMUNITY  DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT:
Section 1.	 	 is elected Chair. Section 2.	 	 is elected Vice Chair. Section 3.		 is elected Secretary.
	 is elected Assistant Secretary.
	 is elected Assistant Secretary.
	 is elected Assistant Secretary.
	 is elected Assistant Secretary.
	 is elected Assistant Secretary.

Section 4.	Jennifer Glasgow		is elected Treasurer.	
Section 5.	Amanda Lane	 Rick Montejano	 Verona Griffith		is elected Assistant Treasurer. is elected Assistant Treasurer. is elected Assistant Treasurer.	
	Amy Champagne		is elected Assistant Treasurer.	
Section 6.	All resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.	
Section 7.	This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.	

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS     DAY of 	, 2023.

LAUREL ROAD COMMUNITY
ATTEST:	DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chair/Vice Chair

Laurel Road Community Development District

Resolution 2024-05, Designating Authorized Signatories for the
District’s Bank Account(s)

RESOLUTION 2024-05

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LAUREL ROAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT MANAGER TO DESIGNATE THE AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES FOR THE DISTRICT’S OPERATING BANK ACCOUNT(S); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Laurel Road Community Development District (“District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, and Situated entirely with the City of Venice, Florida; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the District (“Board”) has previously established a checking account on behalf of the District; and

WHEREAS, the District Board desires to authorize signatories for the operating bank accounts(s).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LAUREL ROAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT:

The Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer(s) are hereby designated as authorized signatories for the operating bank account(s) of the District.

This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of December 2023.

ATTEST:	LAUREL ROAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chair/Vice Chair

Laurel Road Community Development District

Resolution 2024-06, Adopting Amenity Policies

RESOLUTION 2024-06

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LAUREL ROAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING AMENITY POLICIES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Laurel Road Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes and situated within the City of Venice, Florida, which owns, operates and maintains certain recreational amenity facilities and improvements (collectively hereinafter referred to as the “Amenity Facilities”); and

WHEREAS, in connection with its ownership and operation of the Amenity Facilities and in accordance with Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, the Board of Supervisors of the District (the “Board”) desires to adopt policies governing the use of the Amenity Facilities; and

WHEREAS, the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the District and necessary for the efficient operation of the District to adopt by resolution the Rules and Regulations for Amenity Facilities (the “Amenity Policies”) which are attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference, for immediate use and application

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF  THE  LAUREL  ROAD  COMMUNITY  DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT:

SECTION 1. The recitals stated above are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. The Amenity Policies set forth in Exhibit A are hereby adopted pursuant to the resolution as necessary for the efficient operation of the District, and shall remain in full force and effect unless revised or repealed by the District by motion at a noticed meeting of the District’s Board.

SECTION 3. If any provision of the Resolution is held to be illegal or invalid, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective upon its passage, and shall remain in effect unless rescinded or repealed.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS     DAY of 	, 2023.

LAUREL ROAD COMMUNITY
ATTEST:	DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chair/Vice Chair

Exhibit A: Rules and Regulations for Amenity Facilities

Laurel Road Community Development District

RESIDENT HANDBOOK
Rules and Regulations for
Amenity Facilities

Adopted: TBD

Version 1 September 22, 2023

Definitions	3
Annual User Fee Structure	5
Amenity Facility Access Fobs	5
Guardian Access Fobs	5
Renters’ Privileges	6
Guest Policy	6
Loss or Destruction of Property or Instances of Personal Injury	7
Indemnification	8
Suspension and Termination of Adult Privileges	8
Suspension and Termination of Minor Privileges	10
General Facility Provisions	12
General Amenity Facilities Usage Policy	14
Instructor Use of District Property	15
Amenity Facility Licensing Policies	15
General Rules for All Swimming Pool Facilities	17
Feces Policy for All Swimming and Wading Pools	19
ADA Chair Lift Usage Policy	19
Aquatic Toy and Recreational Floatation Device Policy	19
Fitness Center Policies	19
Event /Multi-Purpose Lawn Policies	20
Policies for All Parks and Open Green Spaces	21
Fishing and Pond Policies	22
Dog Care	22
Game Room Policies	22
Lost and Found Property	23
Natural Buffer Areas Policy Statement	23

Definitions

“Amenity Facilities” – shall mean the properties and areas owned by the District and intended for recreational use and shall include, but not specifically be limited to, the Vistera of Venice community amenity location, together with their appurtenant facilities and areas.

“Amenity Facilities Policies” or “Policies” – shall mean all Amenity Facilities Policies of the District as amended from time to time.

“Amenity or Lifestyle Manager” – shall mean the management company, including its employees, staff and agents, contracted by the District to manage Amenity Facilities within the District, which facilities include, but are not limited to, Vistera of Venice future community amenity location.

“Annual User Fee” – shall mean the fee established by the District for any person that is not a member and wishes to become a Non-Resident Member. The amount of the Annual User Fee is set forth herein, and that amount is subject to change based on Board action.

“Board of Supervisors” or “Board” – shall mean the Laurel Road Community Development District Board of Supervisors.

“Clubhouse Facilities” – shall mean the Vistera of Venice community amenity.

“District” – shall mean the Laurel Road Community Development District.

“District Manager” – shall mean the professional management company with which the District has contracted to provide management services to the District.

“Resident Services Office” – shall mean the on-site location for the management company, including its employees, staff and agents.

“Family” – shall mean a group of individuals living under one roof or head of household. This does not include visiting relatives or extended family not residing in the home.

“Guest” – shall mean any person or persons who are invited and accompanied for the day by a Patron to participate in the use of the Amenity Facilities.

“Non-Resident” – shall mean any person or persons that do not own property within the District.
“Non-Resident Member” – shall mean any person or Family not owning property in the District who is paying the Annual User Fee to the District for use of all Amenity Facilities.

“Patron” or “Patrons” – shall mean Residents, Non-Resident Members, and Renters who are sixteen (16) years of age and older.

“Renter” – shall mean any tenant residing in a Resident’s home pursuant to a valid rental or license agreement.

“Resident” – shall mean any person or family owning property within the District. “Adult” – shall be considered any person eighteen (18) years of age or older. “Minor” – shall be considered any person seventeen (17) years of age or younger.

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Annual User Fee Structure

The annual user fee for persons not owning property within the District is equivalent to approved total assessments levied per the District’s fiscal year of the largest front footage product, per the approved methodology. This fee is per family which shall be reviewed each year in conjunction with the adoption of the annual Fiscal Year budgets for Laurel Road Community Development District. The fee includes all amenities within the District. This fee will cover usage of all Amenity Facilities for one (1) full year from the date of receipt of payment by the District. This fee must be paid in full at the time of the completion of the Non-Resident User application. Each subsequent annual user fee shall be paid in full on the anniversary date of application for usage. Such fee may be increased, in accordance with the annual approved budget. This usage application is not available for commercial or business purposes.
Amenity Facility Access Fobs

Two (2) facility access fobs will be issued to each Resident or Non-Resident households; this includes all children sixteen (16) years of age and older. There is a $50.00 charge to replace any lost or stolen fobs. Each time a facility access fob is issued members will be required to provide proof of District residence or an executed Non-Resident Member Application paid in full. All members will be asked to execute an Amenity Facilities registration form prior to receiving their access fob. Facility access fobs are non- transferable and may be confiscated on site if being used by someone other than the person to whom it was issued. Facility access fobs will not be issued on a Guest basis.

Guardian Access Fobs

Up to two (2) guardian facility access fobs may be issued to a Resident Family, Non- Resident Member Family or Renter Family at any one time. There is a $50.00 charge per fob. The person(s) being issued this fob must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older. An executed and notarized Guardianship Power of Attorney Form is required for each guardian. Where there are multiple children under the age of sixteen (16) who will be under the guardian’s care, each child must be listed on the form(s). Guardian fobs are good for one (1) year from the date of issuance. Guardians may not use the Amenity Facilities unless using them with the child or children assigned to their fob. Guardians are also not permitted to bring Guests to the Amenity Facilities at any time. The child or children assigned to the guardian fob will be required to obtain a child identification fob. There is a $5.00 charge for this fob.

Renters’ Privileges

Residents who rent out their residential unit(s) in the District shall have the right to designate the Renter of their residential unit(s) as the beneficial users of the Resident’s membership privileges for purposes of Amenity Facilities use.
In order for the Renter to be entitled to use the Amenity Facilities, the Renter must acquire a membership with respect to the residence which is being rented or licensed. An Amenity Assignment of Rights and Privileges Form must be executed by the Resident on behalf of the renter and witnessed prior to any facility access fobs being issued to the Renter. A Renter who is designated as the beneficial user of the Resident’s membership shall be entitled to the same rights and privileges to use the Amenity Facilities as the Resident. There is a $50.00 charge per fob issued to Renters. No charge applies for reactivating or extending an existing fob.
During the period when a Renter is designated as the beneficial user of the membership, the Resident shall not be entitled to use the Amenity Facilities with respect to that membership.
Residents shall be responsible for all charges incurred by their Renters which remain unpaid after the customary billing and collection procedure established by the District. Resident owners are responsible for the deportment of their respective Renter.
Renters shall be subject to such other rules and regulations as the District may adopt from time to time.

Guest Policy

The guest policy varies by facility. See each section for the specific policy applicable to that facility.
Access fobs are not issued on a Guest basis.
Guests must always be accompanied by a Patron when using any of the Amenity Facilities.
Patron will be responsible for any damages caused by Guests while using facilities.

Loss or Destruction of Property or Instances of Personal Injury

Each Patron and each Guest as a condition of invitation to the premises of the Amenity Facilities assume sole responsibility for his or her property. The District and its contractors shall not be responsible for the loss or damage to any private property used or stored on the premises of the center, whether in lockers or elsewhere.

No person shall remove from the room in which it is placed or from the Amenity Facilities’ premises any property or furniture belonging to the District or its contractors without proper authorization. Amenity Facilities Patrons shall be liable for any property damage and/or personal injury at the Amenity Facilities, or at any activity or function operated, organized, arranged or sponsored by the District or its contractors, caused by the member, any guests or any family members. The District reserves the right to pursue any and all legal and equitable measures necessary to remedy any losses due to property damage or personal injury.

Any Patron, Guest or other person who, in any manner, makes use of or accepts the use of any apparatus, appliance, facility, privilege or service whatsoever owned, licensed or operated by the District or its contractors, or who engages in any contest, game, function, exercise, competition or other activity operated, organized, arranged or sponsored by the District, either on or off the Amenity Facilities’ premises, shall do so at his or her own risk, and shall hold the Amenity Facility, the District, the Board of Supervisors, District employees, District representatives, District contractors, District agents, harmless for any and all loss, cost, claim, injury damage or liability sustained or incurred by him or her, resulting there from and/or from any act of omission of the District, or their respective operators, Supervisors, employees, representatives, contractors, or agents.

Any Patron shall have, owe, and perform the same obligation to the District and their respective operators, Supervisors, employees, representative, contractors, and agents hereunder in respect to any loss, cost, claim, injury, damage or liability sustained or incurred by any guest or family member of such Patron.

Should any party bound by these Policies bring suit against the District, the Board of Supervisors or staff, agents or employees of the District, any Amenity Facility operator or its officers, employees, representatives, contractors or agents in connection with any event operated, organized, arranged or sponsored by the District or any other claim or matter in connection with any event operated, organized, arranged or sponsored by the District, and fail to obtain judgment therein against the District or the Amenity Facility operator, officers, employee, representative, contractor or agent, said party shall be liable to the District for all costs and expenses incurred by it in the defense of such suit (including court costs and attorney's fees through all appellate proceedings).

Indemnification
Each organization, group or individual reserving the use of an Amenity Facility (or any part thereof) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the District, the owners of the AmenityFacility and the owner’s officers, agents and employees from any and all liability, claims, actions, suits or demands by any person, corporation or other entity, for injuries, death, property damage of any nature, arising out of, or in connection with, the use of the District.

Each organization, group or individual reserving the use of District facilities agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the District and the amenity management firm, and the respective officers, agents and employees of each, from any and all liability, claims, actions, suits or demands by and person, corporation or other entity, for injuries, death, property damage of any nature, arising out of or in connection with, the use of the district lands, premises and / or facilities, including litigation or any appellate proceeding with respect thereto. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed as a waiver of the District’s sovereign immunity granted pursuant to Section 768.28, Florida Statues.

The District and its agent, employees and officers shall not be liable for, and the Resident or Non-Resident Member user shall release all claims for injury or damage to or loss of personal property or to the person, sustained by the user or any person claiming through the user resulting from any fire, accident, occurrence, theft or condition in or upon the District’s lands, premises and/or facilities.

Suspension and Termination of Adult Privileges

Privileges at the Amenity Facilities can be subject to suspension or termination by the Board of Supervisors if a Patron:
Submits false information on the application for an access fob.
Permits unauthorized use of an access fob.
Exhibits unsatisfactory behavior or appearance.
Fails to abide by the Rules and Policies established for the use of facilities.
Treats the personnel or employees of the facilities in an unreasonable or abusive manner. Examples include, but are not limited to the use of profanity, verbal or physical assault.
Engages in conduct that is improper or likely to endanger the welfare, safety or reputation of the facility or Staff.
Management may at any time restrict or suspend any Patron’s privileges to use any or all the Amenity Facilities when such action is necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of other Patrons and their guests, or to protect the District’s facilities from damage.
The District shall follow the process below regarding Suspension or Termination of an Adult Patron’s privileges:

First Offense - Written notice & explanation of the violation will be given to the Patron and a copy of such notice will be filed in the Resident Services Office.
Second Offense –Will result in an automatic suspension of all amenity privileges for thirty (30) days. Written notice & explanation will be given to the Patron and a copy of such notice will be filed in the Resident Services Office.
Third Offense – Will result in a suspension of all amenity privileges until the next Board of Supervisors Meeting. At the Board meeting, a record of all previous offenses will be presented to the Board for recommendation of termination of the Patron’s privileges for one (1) year (or some shorter amount of time at the Board’s discretion). Written notice will be given to the Patron as to the Board of Supervisors decision.
Immediate Suspension & Removal:
The Board Chairperson, District Manager, Amenity Manager have the exclusive right, authority and discretion to suspend any Adult Patron for the use of profanity and failure to follow staff direction for a period of no less than seven (7) days.
An incident report will be generated, and a copy of such notice will be filed in the Resident Services Office.
Upon issue of an immediate suspension, should the Patron continue to act or perform in an inappropriate manner/behavior, that Adult Patron shall forfeit all amenity privileges until the next Board of Supervisors meeting. Furthermore, District Staff will recommend termination of Adult Patron’s privileges for a period of six (6) months.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at any time an Adult Patron is arrested for an act committed, or allegedly committed, while at any District Facility, that Adult Patron shall have all amenity privileges suspended until the next Board of Supervisors meeting. At the Board meeting, the Board will be presented with the facts surrounding the arrest and a recommendation of termination of Adult Patron’s privileges for up to one (1) year (or some shorter amount of time at the Board’s discretion). Written notice will be given to Adult Patron as to the Board of Supervisors decision.
Utilizing the facilities during the suspension period will result in a trespassing citation issued by law enforcement officers of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office or Florida Highway Patrol. Furthermore, attendance as a guest will also be prohibited during such time. Attempts made to gain access to the facilities using another person’s access fob will result in confiscation of the access fob being used and the suspension of that fob holder’s privileges for a period of fifteen (15) days.
Suspension Effective Date:
The Effective Date for amenity privilege suspension will be from the date of the written notice of suspension.
Weekdays (Monday – Friday) and Weekends (Saturday – Sunday) will be calculated toward the total number of suspension days.

The Effective Date for the amenity privilege suspension will be stayed if the party subject to suspension files a notice of appeal of such suspension, in writing, to the District Management Office within 5 business days of the date of the written notice.
Appeal Process – Adult Patrons:
Any person has the right to dispute and request an appeal to the District’s Board of Supervisors.
A notice of appeal must be submitted in writing to the District Management Office within five (5) business days of the date of the written notice for placement on the next regularly scheduled District meeting agenda.
Such notice of appeal shall outline all facts and support documentation that constitutes the basis of appeal.
The District Management Office must be in receipt of such appeal no fewer than five (5) business days prior to the next regularly scheduled District meeting or such appeal will be heard at the next subsequent scheduled District meeting.
Any person appealing will be governed by the following procedures:
Appellant must be physically present or represented by counsel at meeting in which the appeal will be heard by the Board of Supervisors.
Failure to attend will result in dismissal of appeal with no resubmission on future District agenda docket.
Appellant’s argument & basis for appeal will be limited to five (5) minutes per account unless otherwise expanded by the Board of Supervisors.
The District Board of Supervisors and District Staff may question the appellant on any matter relevant to the appeal.
The District Board of Supervisors and District Staff may present testimony or documentary evidence on any matter, from any source, relevant to the appeal.
Appellant must furnish enough copies (8) of any documentation to present to the Board of Supervisors supplementing the argument and basis for the appeal (if applicable).
The District’s Board of Supervisors reserves the right to grant or deny any appeal at their sole and absolute discretion.
District action(s) will be resolved by way of successful Board motion.
Upon Board action on an appeal, no subsequent appeal will be given or heard for the same offense.

Suspension and Termination of Minor Privileges

At the discretion of Amenity Facilities Staff, Minors (children under the age of eighteen (18)), who violate the rules and policies may be expelled from the Amenity Facilities for one (1) day. Upon such expulsion, a written report shall be prepared detailing the name of the child, the prohibited act committed and the date. This report will be mailed to the parents of the child and will be kept on file at the Resident Services Office.

Any Minor who is expelled from the Amenity Facilities three (3) times in a one-year period, shall have their Amenity Facilities privileges suspended for one (1) year from the date of the third offense.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time a Minor is arrested for an act committed, or allegedly committed, while at any District Facility, that minor shall have all amenity privileges suspended until the next Board of Supervisors meeting. At the Board meeting, the Board will be presented with the facts surrounding the arrest and a recommendation of termination of minor’s privileges for up to one (1) year (or some shorter amount of time at the Board’s discretion). Written notice will be given to known minor’s guardian(s) as to the Board of Supervisors decision.
Utilizing the facilities during the suspension period will result in a trespassing citation issued by the law enforcement officers of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office or Florida Highway Patrol. Furthermore, attendance as a guest will also be prohibited during such time. Attempts made to gain access to the facilities using another person’s access fob will result in confiscation of the access fob being used and the suspension of that fob holder’s privileges for a period of fifteen (15) days.
Suspension Effective Date:
The Effective Date for amenity privilege suspension will be from the date of the written notice of suspension.
Weekdays (Monday – Friday) and Weekends (Saturday – Sundays) will be calculated toward the total number of suspension days.
The Effective Date for the amenity privilege suspension will be stayed if the party subject to suspension files a notice of appeal of such suspension, in writing, to the District Management Office within 5 business days of the date of the written notice.
Appeal Process – Minor Patrons:
Any minor has the right to dispute and request an appeal to the District’s Board of Supervisors.
A notice of appeal must be submitted in writing to the District Management Office within five (5) business days of the date of the written notice for placement on the next regularly scheduled District meeting agenda.
Such notice of appeal shall outline all facts and support documentation that constitutes the basis of appeal.
The District Management Office must be in receipt of such appeal no fewer than five (5) business days prior to the next regularly scheduled District meeting or such appeal will be heard at the next subsequent scheduled District meeting.
Any minor appealing will be governed by the following procedures:
Minor Appellant and at least one parent or guardian must be physically present or represented by counsel at meeting in which the appeal will be heard by the Board of Supervisors.
Failure to attend will result in dismissal of appeal with no resubmission on future District agenda docket.
Appellant’s argument & basis for appeal will be limited to five (5) minutes per account unless otherwise expanded by the Board of Supervisors.

The District Board of Supervisors and District Staff may question the appellant on any matter relevant to the appeal.
The District Board of Supervisors and District Staff may present testimony or documentary evidence on any matter, from any source, relevant to the appeal.
Appellant must furnish enough copies (8) of any documentation to present to the Board of Supervisors supplementing the argument and basis for the appeal (if applicable).
The District’s Board of Supervisors reserves the right to grant or deny any appeal at their sole and absolute discretion.
District action(s) will be resolved by way of successful Board motion.
Upon Board action on an appeal, no subsequent appeal will be given or heard for the same offense.

General Facility Provisions

The Board reserves the right to amend, modify, or delete, in part or in their entirety, these Rules and Regulations when necessary, at a duly noticed Board meeting, and will notify the Patrons of any changes. However, in order to change or modify ratesor fees beyond the increases specifically allowed for by the District’s rules and regulations, the Board must hold a duly noticed public hearing on said rates and fees.
All Patrons must have their assigned facility access fob upon entering the amenities. Facility access fobs are non-transferable and may be confiscated on site if being used by someone other than the person to whom it was issued. Patron must present facility access fob upon request from Amenity Staff members.
Children under sixteen (16) years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/adult patron aged eighteen (18) or older, with a valid Facility Access Fob.
Patrons aged twelve-sixteen (12-16) may access the Fitness Center accompanied by a parent/guardian/adult patron and must be supervised at all times by said patron.
All hours of operation of Amenity Facilities will be established and published by the District. The Clubhouse Facilities will be closed on the following holidays: Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The Clubhouse Facilities may also have limited hours of operation or be closed on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve with Board authorization.
Dogs and all other pets (except for Service Animals) are not permitted at the Clubhouse Facilities and pool. Where Service Animals are permitted on the grounds, they must be leashed. Patrons are responsible for picking up after all pets as a courtesy to residents and in accordance with the law.

No open containers or glass are not permitted at any of the Amenity Facilities, parks, playgrounds and common areas. Alcoholic beverages shall not be served or sold. Alcoholic beverages are only permitted at pre-approved private parties and may also be served at District pre-approved or programmed special events.
Facility parking lots are intended for use by Patrons and their guests only while they’re using the facilities. Vehicles must be parked in designated areas. Vehicles may not be parked on grass lawns, or in any way which blocks the normal flow of traffic. No extended or overnight parking is permitted.
Fireworks of any kind are not permitted anywhere on the Amenity Facilities, District Property, and adjacent areas.
Only District employees and staff are allowed in the service areas of the Amenity
Facilities.
The Board of Supervisors (as an entity) and the District Manager, the Amenity Manager, and its staff shall have full authority to enforce these policies.
No use of tobacco, vaping, or marijuana products, including cigarettes, spit tobacco, or e-cigarettes, is permitted within any of the Amenity Facilities.
Guests must be accompanied by a Patron while using the Amenities.
All lost or stolen access fobs should be reported immediately to the Resident Services Office.
Disregard for any Amenity Facilities rules or policies may result in expulsion from the facility and/or loss of Amenity Facilities privileges in accordance with the procedures set forth herein.
Patrons and their guests shall treat all staff courteously and respectfully.
Golf carts, motorcycles, off-road vehicles (including ATVs), and motorized scooters are prohibited on all property owned, maintained, and operated by the District or at any of the Amenities within the District with the exception of parking lots or unless the said vehicles are owned by the District.
Skateboarding is not allowed on any District Amenity Facility Property; this includes, but is not limited to, the Amenity Facilities, parks, open green spaces, and sidewalks or common areas surrounding these areas.
Commercial advertisements shall not be posted or circulated in the Amenity Facilities. Petitions, posters, or promotional material shall not be originated, solicited, circulated, or posted on Amenity Facilities property unless approved in writing by the Amenity Manager.
The Amenity Facilities shall not be used for commercial purposes without written permission from the Amenity Manager and the District Manager. The term “commercial purposes” shall mean those activities which involve, in any way, the provision of goods or services for compensation
Firearms or any other weapons are not permitted in any of the Amenity Facilities.
The Amenity Manager reserves the right to authorize all programs and activities, including the number of participants, equipment and supplies usage, facility reservations, etc., at all Amenity Facilities, except usage and license fees that have been established by the Board. The Amenity Manager also has the right to authorize management-sponsored events and programs to better serve the Patrons and to reserve any Amenity Facility for said events (if the schedule permits) and to collect revenue for those services provided. This includes, but is not limited to, various athletic events and programs, children’s programs, social events, etc. Should the District be entitled to any of these revenues based on its established license or usage fees, the Amenity Manager will be required to compensate the District

accordingly.
There is no trespassing or fishing allowed in all designated wetland conservation and/or mitigation areas located on District property. Trespassers will be reported to the local authorities.
Loitering (the offense of standing idly or prowling in a place, at a time or in a manner not usual for law-abiding individuals, under circumstances that warrant a justifiable and reasonable alarm or immediate concern for the safety of persons or property in the vicinity) is not permitted at any Amenity Facility.
All Patrons shall abide by and comply with any and all federal, state and local laws and ordinances while present at or utilizing the Amenity Facilities and shall ensure that any minor for whom they are responsible also complies with the same.
Various areas of all Amenity Facilities are under twenty-four (24) hour video surveillance.
Outdoor grilling, with the exception of the District-owned grill, is prohibited at all Amenity Facilities.
Garbage cans located on District property are for doggie pot bags or garbage generated while using District amenities. These garbage cans are not to be used for personal home trash. Residents using these garbage cans for personal trash may be subject to a disposal fee of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) per violation.

General Amenity Facilities Usage Policy

All Patrons and Guests using the Amenity Facilities are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible, courteous and safe manner, in compliance with all policies and rules of the District. Violation of the District’s Policies and/or misuse or destruction of Amenity Facilities equipment may result in the suspension or termination of District Amenity Facilities privileges with respect to the offending Patron or Guest. The District may pursue further legal action and restitution regarding destruction of Amenity Facilities property or equipment.

Hours: The District Amenity Facilities are available for use by Patrons during normal operating hours to be established and posted by the District.
Emergencies: After contacting 911 if required, all emergencies and injuries must be reported to the office of the District Manager PFM Group Consulting, LLC, (PFM) Tel. 407.723.5900

Persons using the Amenity Facilities do so at their own risk. Amenity Manager’s staff members are not present to provide personal training, exercise consultation or athletic instruction, unless otherwise noted, to Patrons or Guests. Persons interested in using the Amenity Facilities are encouraged to consult with a physician prior to commencing a fitness program.

Instructor Use of District Property

Any person wishing to conduct or instruct a class or program on District property, whether fee-based or free, must be preapproved by the Laurel Road Community Development District Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors may, at its discretion, delegate this authority to the Lifestyle Manager. A fully completed and approved Instructor Agreement, proof of compliance with the District’s insurance requirements and proof of any requested instructor certification requirements must be on file with the District prior to the commencement of the first class and must remain in effect throughout the duration of the class or program. Approved instructors are bound by the Instructor Agreement which is incorporated herein by this reference. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Instructor Agreement will result in cancellation of the class or program.

Amenity Facility Licensing Policies
Adult Patrons may reserve for license certain portions of the Amenity Facilities for private events.
Current Facility License availability is limited to Tuesday – Saturday between the hours of 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, and provided no community activity or program is scheduled, and adequate staff are available. These license times will be reviewed on a continual basis and may change in the future.
Only one (1) room or portion of the facility is available for license during regular hours of operation and reservations may not be made more than six (6) months prior to the event. Persons interested in doing so should follow the procedures set forth in Paragraph 1. Reservations. Please note all the facilities are unavailable for private events on the following holidays:

New Year’s Day	Good Friday	Easter Sunday Friday Preceding Spring Break	Mother’s Day
Last Day of School	Memorial Day	Father’s Day	
Fourth of July	Labor Day	Thanksgiving Day	
Christmas Eve	Christmas Day	New Year’s Eve	

The pool and pool deck areas, the event/yoga lawn, firepit, or other common areas of the facilities are not available for private license and shall remain open to other Patronsand their guests during normal operating hours. The Patron licensing any portion of the facility shall be responsible for any and all damage and expenses arising from the event.

Reservations: In order to reserve a room for license, Patrons must contact the Resident Services Office at least four (4) weeks prior to the license date. Patrons will be required to submit a Preliminary Facility License Form to the Resident Services Office and, upon approval, will be required to submit a completed Facility Licensing Agreement and all fees associated with the license. The Facility Licensing Agreement must be completed, and payment received at least two (2)

weeks before the private event date. One payment must be in the amount of the room licensing fee and the other payment must be in the amount of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) as a deposit. All checks and money orders must be made payable to the Laurel Road Community Development District. The Resident Services Office has the authority to reasonably deny a request. Denial of a request may be appealed to the District’s Board of Supervisors for consideration.
Reservations for Charity Events must be made at least ninety (90) days in advance of event and are contingent on District Board approval.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation of a reservation less than thirty (30) days from the reserved date will result in the loss of the license fee and return of the deposit. Available Facilities: The following areas of the District are available for private license (capacity; license fee established by rule, time frame available) for up to five (5) total hours, including set up and post-event cleanup, including returning any relocated items and furnishings. Additional hours may be available upon request at a pro-rated amount provided staff are available. Approval for additional hours, and to rent both locations, is at the discretion of the Lifestyle Manager.

Vistera Club Lounge
Eight-two (82) Person Capacity 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, $100.00
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, $150.00

Vistera Club Game Room Seventy (70) Person Capacity 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, $100.00
6:00 pm to -9:00 pm, $150.00

Staffing: One (1) staff person is required to be present on site during the facility license period. Should alcohol be added to the Facility License, an additional staff person is required by the District to be present at the private event, as such, an additional one-hundred-dollar ($100.00) license fee will be added to the total amount owed.
Deposit: A deposit in the amount of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) is required at the time the reservation is made. The deposit will be refunded in full if all conditions listed on the Facility Leasing Agreement are met. The District may retain all or part of the deposit if the District determines, at its sole discretion, that it is necessary to repair any damage, including cleanup costs, arising from the license or if one or more of the conditions of the Facility Leasing Agreement are not met.
General Policies:
Patron is bound by the Facilities Leasing Agreement which is incorporated herein by this reference.
Facility & room maximum capacity limits must be observed at all times and will be strictly enforced. District staff reserves the right to take all necessary actions to comply with this requirement. Examples of these actions include, but are not limited to:
Event Cancellation & Closure
Access Restrictions

Parking Enforcement & Towing. The Patron leasing the facility will be responsible for any and all monetary citations and fines that may be received by the District for such a violation
Rooms may be licensed outside of the hours listed above provided staff are available and may require an additional fee. These reservation requests are not guaranteed to be approved and the Resident Services Office has the authority to reasonably deny any request. Details relating to additional license cost, staffing cost/availability and facility availability may be obtained from the Resident Services Office. All facility leasing polices remain in force for these special circumstances and the District has final say in these matters.
License fees and deposits may be increased, not more than once per year, by action of the Board of Supervisors, to reflect increased costs of operation of the Amenity Facilities; such increase may not exceed ten percent (10%) per year.
The volume of live or recorded music must not violate applicable Sarasota County Noise Ordinances.
Additional liability insurance coverage may be required for any event that is approved to serve alcoholic beverages. This policy also pertains to certain events the District feels should require additional liability coverage on a case-by-case basis to be reviewed by the District Manager or Board of Supervisors. The District is to be named on these policies as an additional insured party.
Due to the volume of requests, the District is generally unable to approve free or reduced rate use of the meeting room space. Requests for vendor programs or creation of a community group may be submitted to the Lifestyle Manager (Director of Fun) for consideration.

General Rules for All Swimming Pool Facilities

No lifeguard on duty – Swim at your own risk

All swimming pool facilities open daily DAWN TO DUSK. Dawn is 30 minutes before sunrise. Dusk is 30 minutes after sunset.
All Patrons must use their assigned Facility Access Fob to enter the pool area.
Guest Policy: Patrons sixteen (16) and seventeen (17) years of age are permitted to bring one (1) Guest each. That Guest must be sixteen (16) years of age or older and have proper identification to verify age. A Family, as defined in these policies, is limited to a maximum of six (6) total Guests.
Children under sixteen (16) years of age must always be directly supervised by a Parent, Guardian or Adult Patron while in the pool facility.
Portable wi-fi speakers, radios, tape players, CD players, MP3 players, televisions, and the like are not permitted unless they are personal units equipped with headphones.

Swimming is permitted only during designated hours, as posted at the pool.

Swimming after dusk is prohibited by the Florida Department of Health. During the posted hours Patrons swim at their own risk and must adhere to swimming pool rules.
Showers are required before entering the pools, water park, or using the water slide.
Glass containers are not permitted in the pool area.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the pool area, unless a pre- programmed community event.
No jumping, pushing, running or other horseplay is allowed in the pool or on the pool deck area.
Hanging on the lane lines (where applicable) and interfering with the lap- swimming lane is prohibited.
Children under three (3) years of age, and those who are not reliably toilet
trained, must wear rubber lined swim diapers, as well as a swimsuit over the swim diaper, to reduce the health risks associated with human waste in the swimming pool/deck area.
Diving is strictly prohibited at all pools, except for Swim Team competitions pre- approved by the Board of Supervisors.
Swimming Pool hours will be posted. Pool availability may be limited or rotated in order to facilitate maintenance of the facility. Depending upon usage, the pool may be closed for various periods of time to facilitate maintenance and to maintain health code regulations. Advance notice will be given to residents, whenever feasible.
Any person swimming during non-posted swimming hours may be suspended from using the facility and possibly all the facilities.
Proper swim attire must be worn in the pool and bathing suit tops must always be tied.
No chewing gum is permitted in the pool or on the pool deck area.
For the comfort of others, the changing of diapers or clothes is not allowed at pool side.
No one shall pollute the pool. Anyone who does pollute the pool is liable for any costs incurred in treating and reopening the pool.
Remote controlled watercraft are not allowed in the pool area.
Pool entrances must always be kept clear.
No swinging on ladders, fences, or railings is allowed.
Pool furniture is not to be removed from the pool area.
Loud, profane, or abusive language is absolutely prohibited.
No physical or verbal abuse will be tolerated.
Chemicals used in the pool may affect certain hair or fabric colors. The District is not responsible for these effects.
Pets, (except for service animals), bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, and
scooters are not permitted on the pool deck area inside the pool gates at any time.
The Amenity Staff reserves the right to authorize all programs and activities, regarding the number of guest participants, equipment, supplies, usage, etc., conducted at the pool, including Swim Lessons, Aquatic/Recreational Programs, District and/or Homeowner’s Association Sponsored Events.

Feces Policy for All Swimming and Wading Pools

To avoid contamination:
Parents should take their children to the restroom before entering the pool.
Children under three (3) years of age, and those who are not reliably toilet trained, must wear rubber lined swim diapers and a swimsuit over the swim diaper.
Patrons who have diarrhea are prohibited from using the pool.
If contamination occurs, the affected pool will be fenced off and closed for twenty- four (24) hours per the Florida Department of Health guidelines. The water will be shocked with chlorine to kill the bacteria.

ADA Chair Lift Usage Policy
ADA chair lifts are for use by disabled Patrons and Guests only. Users should consult with their physician to determine if water activities are appropriate for them.
Chair lifts are designed for self-use. Amenity Management Staff is not authorized to assist Patrons or Guests with use beyond initial review of operating instructions.
Use of the chair lifts by non-disabled Patrons or Guests will result in immediate suspension from the facility for a period of one (1) day, no exceptions.

Aquatic Toy and Recreational Floatation Device Policy

Toys and other aquatic equipment are prohibited in the pool.
Exceptions to the above are Coast Guard-approved personal floatation devices, kickboards for lap swimming/swim classes, masks, goggles, water wings, and water toys for organized special events previously approved by the Amenity Manager.
Amenity Management Staff has the final say regarding the use of any and all recreational floatation devices at all pools.

Fitness Center Policies

Please note the Fitness Center is unattended. Persons using the facilities do so at their own risk. Staff is not present to provide Personal Training or Exercise Consultation to Patrons. Persons interested in using the Fitness Center are encouraged to consult with a physician prior to commencing a fitness program.
All Patrons using the Fitness Center are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible, courteous and safe manner in compliance with all policies and rules of the District governing the Amenity Facilities. Disregard or violation of the District’s policies and rules and misuse or destruction of the Fitness Center equipment may result in the suspension or termination of usage privileges. The District may pursue further legal action and restitution regarding destruction of Amenity Facility property or equipment.

Hours: The Fitness Center is open daily 24-hours for use by Patrons and their accompanied guests.
Emergencies: Call 911 if immediate medical attention is necessary. All emergencies and injuries must be reported to the Amenity Staff as well as the District Manager, District Manager PFM Group Consulting, LLC, (PFM) Tel. 407.723.5900.
Eligible Users: Patrons sixteen (16) years of age and older are permitted to use the Fitness Centers during designated operating hours. Patrons twelve -fifteen (12- 15) years of age are permitted to use the Fitness Centers during designated operating hours if accompanied and supervised by a parent/guardian/adult patron with a valid access fob. No one under the specified ages is allowed in the Fitness Centers at any time.
Guest Policy: Residents may accompany up to two (2) guests to the Fitness Centers. Residents are responsible for cleaning up after themselves and their guest(s).
Food and Beverage: Food (including chewing gum) is not permitted within the Fitness Center. Water is permitted in the Fitness Center if contained in non- breakable containers with screw tops or sealed lids. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
Proper Attire: Appropriate clothing and athletic footwear (covering the entire foot) must always be worn in the Fitness Centers. Appropriate clothing includes t-shirts, tank tops, athletic shorts (no jeans), and/or sweatsuits (no swimsuits).
General Policies:
Everyone is responsible for wiping off fitness equipment after use.
Use of personal trainers is not permitted in the Fitness Centers.
Hand chalk is not permitted to be used in the Fitness Centers.
Portable wi-fi speakers, radios, tape players, CD players and MP 3 players are not permitted unless they are personal units equipped with headphones.
Weights or other fitness equipment may not be removed from the Fitness Centers.
When other Patrons are waiting, use of cardiovascular equipment should be limited to thirty (30) minutes and breaks should be taken between multiple sets on weight equipment.
Weights must be returned to their proper location after use.
Free weights are not to be dropped and should be placed only on the floor or on equipment made specifically for storage of the weights.
Any fitness program operated, established, and run by Amenity Staff may have priority over other users of the Fitness Centers.

Event /Multi-Purpose Lawn Policies

All Patrons and guests using the Event/Multi-Purpose Lawn are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible, courteous and safe manner in compliance with all policies and rules of the District. Disregard or violation of the District’s policies and rules and misuse or destruction of Facility equipment may result in the suspension or termination of Facility privileges.

The District may pursue further legal action and restitutionregarding destruction of Amenity Facility property or equipment. Guests may use the Event/Multi-Purpose Lawn if accompanied by a Patron. Please note that the Event/Multi-Purpose Lawn is an unattended Facility and persons using the facility do so at their own risk. Persons interested in using these Facilities are encouraged to consult with a physician prior to use.

Hours: The Event/Multi-Purpose Lawn is available for use by Patronsdaily from dawn to dusk.
Emergencies: All emergencies and injuries must be reported to the Amenity Staff as well as the District Manager, District Manager PFM Group Consulting, LLC, (PFM) Tel. 407.723.5900
Proper Attire: Proper athletic shoes and attire are required at all times while on the field. Proper attire shall consist of athletic shoes, shirts, and shorts or athletic pants.
Guest Policy: Patrons under the age of sixteen (16) are permitted to bring one (1) guest provided both the patron and the guest have parental/guardian/adult supervision. Patrons over the age of sixteen (16) may bring a maximum of six (6) guests to this facility.
General Policies:
Usage is available on a first come first serve basis, unless otherwise programmed by District.
Schedules of programs will be posted.
Usage of the Event/Multi-Purpose Lawn by organizations charging a fee is strictly prohibited unless pre-approved by the District.
The exclusive and reserved scheduled uses of the Event/Multi-Purpose Lawn are limited to community-based teams and programs scheduled through the Amenity Staff.
Roller blades, skates, skateboards, and motorized scooters are prohibited at the Event/Multi-Purpose Lawn.
Portable wi-fi speakers, radios, tape players, CD players and MP 3 players are not permitted unless they are personal units equipped with headphones.
Loud, profane, or abusive language is absolutely prohibited.
No physical or verbal abuse will be tolerated.
Beverages are permitted at the Event/Multi-Purpose Lawn if contained in non-breakable containers with screw top or sealed lids. No glass containers are permitted at or on the Event/Multi-Purpose Lawn.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at or on the Event Lawn/Multi- purpose Playing Field, unless a community event pre-approved by the District.

Policies for All Parks and Open Green Spaces
Organized assemblies are not permitted without explicit approval by The District.
Guest Policy: Patrons under the age of sixteen (16) are permitted to bring one (1) guest provided both the patron and the guest have parental/guardian/adult supervision. Patrons over the age of sixteen (16) may bring a maximum of four (4) guests to this facility.

Parks and Open Green Spaces are available on a first come first serve basis, no reservations are permitted.
Guests must be accompanied by Patrons in accordance with the Districts guest
policies.
No grills of any kind are permitted.
The use of fireworks is prohibited.
No roughhousing is permitted at the parks and playgrounds.
Roller blades, skates, skateboards, and motorized scooters are prohibited at all Parks and Open Green Spaces.
Portable wi-fi speakers, radios, tape players, CD players and MP 3 players are not permitted unless they are personal units equipped with headphones.
Persons using the Parks and Open Green Spaces must clean up all food, beverages andmiscellaneous trash brought to the park/playground.
The use of profanity or disruptive behavior is absolutely prohibited.
Beverages are permitted at all Parks and Open Green Spaces if contained in non- breakable containers with screw top or sealed lids. No glass containers are permitted at or on all Parks and Open Green Spaces.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at or on all Parks and Open Green Spaces, unless a community event pre-approved by the District.
Inflatable equipment, such as bounce houses, is not permitted at the Parks and Open Green Spaces.
Parks and Open Green Spaces hours are as posted. Unless otherwise posted, hours arefrom dawn to dusk, Monday through Sunday.

Fishing and Pond Policies

There is a community-wide NO FISHING policy at North River Ranch. The ponds serve stormwater management purposes and are not to State Code for fishing, swimming or ingesting. The purpose of these bodies of water is to help facilitate the District’s natural water system for stormwater runoff.

Dog Care

Dogs should be kept on a leash at all times outside of the home.
Patrons are required to pick up after their dog and dispose of feces properly.
Dogs that have been declared dangerous or aggressive are prohibited.
All Patrons must have proof of their dog’s current rabies vaccination and license.

Game Room Policies

Residents use only with valid Facility Access Fob.
All Patrons must present their assigned Facility Access Fob to the staff person on

duty in order to check out game room equipment including but not limited to ping pong paddles and balls, foosballs, air hockey paddles and pucks and billiard balls.
Usage of each game is limited to a maximum amount of time of one (1) hour of play per game.
No one under the age of sixteen (16) is allowed in the game room unless accompanied by a parent/guardian/adult patron.
Guest Policy: Patrons under the age of sixteen (16) are permitted to bring one (1) guest provided both the patron and the guest have parental/guardian/adult supervision. A Family, as defined in these policies is limited to a maximum of four
(4) total Guests. One of the Family members present must be sixteen (16) years of age or older in order to bring up to four (4) total Guests.
Portable wi-fi speakers, radios, tape players, CD players and MP 3 players are not permitted unless they are personal units equipped with headphones.
Persons using the Game Room must clean up all food, beverages, miscellaneous trash, including returning any used or relocated items and furnishings.
The use of profanity or disruptive behavior is absolutely prohibited.
Beverages are permitted at the Game Room if contained in non-breakable containers with screw top or sealed lids. No glass containers are permitted at the Game Room.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at the Game Room, unless a community event pre-approved by the District.
No running.
No horseplay.
Any violation of these rules could result in expulsion from the Game Room for a minimum of one day.

Lost and Found Property
All property found at any amenity of North River Ranch will be recorded, collected, and placed in a designated bin to be available for homeowner collection during calendar listed Resident Services Office open hours or new homeowner orientations. Lost and found items will be kept for a period of 3 months, after which items will be donated.

Value-deemed items such as jewelry, electronics, and confidential personal property will be kept for a period of 1 year at Resident Services Office. All efforts will be made to return the value-deemed item(s) by e-newsletter notifications and neighborhood social pages. Thereafter, the items will be donated or suitably disposed of.

Natural Buffer Areas Policy Statement

The following is the policy statement of the District as it regards the natural tree protection, wetland and upland buffer areas that are scattered in large numbers throughout the Community. The policy statement is consistent with the policies of other governments including  Sarasota  County,  and  Southwest  Florida  Water  Management  District

(SWFWMD) as it regards their natural, conservation tree protection and wetland conservation/preservation areas:

The natural areas are not intended to be maintained. These areas are to be left untouched to allow for nature to take its normal course. Vegetation that dies including, but not limited to trees, are left to fulfill their role in nature’s process.

Trees, within or immediately adjacent to these areas that have died and appear to pose a threat of falling and damaging an abutting property owner’s property may be addressed as follows: Such abutting property owner must initially contact the District. The District will send a representative to confirm that the tree in question is located on District property. Once confirmed, the District will send an arborist to determine whether the tree poses a hazard. If so, and at its discretion, the District will remedy the situation by removing the tree or a portion thereof. If it is determined that the tree does not pose a hazard, the property owner may elect to cut or remove the tree at their own expense. Such abutting property owner must secure permission from the District and shall then be responsible for any needed permitting or review by Sarasota County and SWFWMD. The goal of permitted trimming and/or removal, where warranted, is to minimize disturbance to these areas.

If a tree does fall onto another’s property, that property owner has the right to cut back or limb the tree as necessary to their individual property line. The rest of the tree is to be left as is. This would also pertain to normal maintenance, which would allow an owner to trim back any encroaching vegetation to their property line. No one can encroach into the natural areas for any reason, from maintenance to placement of personal property of any kind.