Lakewood Ranch CDD Supervisor Orientation. January 10, :00 p.m.

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1 Lakewood Ranch CDD Supervisor Orientation January 10, :00 p.m.

2 CDD s in the State of Florida Counties 67 General Purpose Government; Constitutional or Charter Mandated Responsibilities Tax Collection, Property Appraisal, Jail Administration, Elections Public Health, Solid Waste, Indigent Burial, Animal/Code Services, Planning/Building/Zoning, Law Enforcement, Libraries Cites / Towns / Villages (Incorporated) General Purpose Government 412 2

3 CDD s in the State of Florida Special Districts 1,632 Dependent (created by counties and cities) Downtown Improvement Districts, Redevelopment Agencies, etc. Independent (created by Legislature) Water Management Districts, Fire Service Districts, Inland Navigation Districts, etc. Community Development Districts 578 Stewardship Districts 5 Yes! A CDD is a form of local government a political subdivision of the State of Florida and all applicable laws apply. 3

4 4 State Road 64 Lakewood Ranch Blvd State Road 70 East PHASE 1 Lorraine Road CDD 1 Summerfield / Riverwalk CDD 6 Country Club West LWR Total Development ~29,000 Acres N CDD 4 Greenbrook Stewardship District ~24,000 Acres CDD 5 LWR Phase I Country Club North Community Development Districts (CDD) 5,500 Acres 6,724 EDU s 10,743 Registered Voters Interstate 75 University Parkway CDD 2 Country Club South/ Edgewater Fruitville Road

5 Florida Statute Chapter 190 Established in Provides for units of Special Purpose Government CDD s. General Powers: Power to organize, hire staff, sue and be sued, tax or assess, enter into contracts, adopt rules own property. Restrictions: Zoning, building permits/development orders, law enforcement

6 Benefits of CDD s Provides for a governing Board of qualified electors (residents). Council- Manager form of government (most popular structure of local governments). A CDD provides the services in a focused fashion which creates a vision for what the community will look and feel like. Ensure accountability of public resources since CDD s are government entities held to the same high standards as cities and counties (i.e. Sunshine Law, Ethics, Public Records Law, Financial Reporting and Audits, Financial Disclosure Laws, etc.) Save money by selling tax-exempt bonds, purchasing essential goods and services tax-free, and participating in state programs and initiatives. Maintain the financial integrity of the District by limiting its liability to civil lawsuits and providing state and federal assistance in the event of a financial emergency.

7 CDD vs. HOA CDD Special Purpose Local Government Plans, finances, constructs, operates and maintains community-wide infrastructure and services specifically for the benefit of its residents. HOA Responsible for issues directly related to homeowners properties. Deed Restriction Enforcement Architectural and Landscaping Modification Approval MFN common area maintenance (i.e. neighborhood pools)

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9 Board Meeting Procedures Agenda packets are ed to Supervisors the week prior to the Board meeting and posted to the website. Regular meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month, unless otherwise noted. At least three Board members constitute a quorum. The Chairman, Board officer or Executive Director runs the meeting. Each Board had adopted a policy regarding public comment and audience participation. 9

10 CDD Management Team Role Manages day-to-day business. Ensures compliance with government regulations. Plans and manages annual budget. Oversees administrative services and records management. Ensures bond management. Communicates with the Board, Town Hall staff, consultants and residents.

11 Administration Team Comprised of: Executive Director Manages the day-to-day operations of Town Hall including the business of the IDA and its personnel, the CDD s and the HOA s Executive Assistant Provides support to the Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer and Human Resources Clerk to the Boards Produces CDD minutes and agendas; Records Manager; Legal Ads IT Specialist Provides IT support to staff and Board Members

12 Operations The Operations Office maintains the District s common areas & provides customer service to homeowners. Requests for services related to common areas often include: Landscaping (mowing, trees, shrubs & annuals) Irrigation Ponds Preserves Street lights & landscape lighting Signage Summerfield Park, District 2 Park, Adventure Park & the Dog Park Guard Houses and Gate

13 Finance Directs the fiscal functions of the IDA, CDD s, and HOA s including: Administration Budget Payroll Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Investments Annual Audits Monthly Financial Reporting Assessment Rolls

14 Annual Budget Process Fiscal year budget: October 1 - September 30. Budget Process Cycle: Public Workshops (March through May) Input from Residents through Budget Request Form Approval of Prelim Budgets: IDA (May); CDD s (June) Statutorily required to be approved before June 15 Cannot be increased after this point Mailing of TRIM Notice by County (late Aug) Final Adoption of Budget: IDA (July); CDD s (Aug) Statutorily required to be approved before September 15 Tax bills mailed by Manatee County (Oct)

15 How to Access Your Supervisor

16 Supervisor Login Type into your browser:

17 Supervisor Login Enter your Domain\user name: lwrtownhall\first.last (ex: lwrtownhall\john.doe) Enter the password that has been assigned to you. For first time users, you will be prompted to create a new password. Enter the password of your choice.

18 Supervisor Login First time users will see this message: After filling in your current password and new password, click Submit.

19 Supervisor Login If the log-in was successful, you will be asked to close all browsers. Re-open browser and re-enter web address:

20 Supervisor Login You will be prompted to login again. Select if the computer is public or private:

21 Supervisor Login Select Language Preference and Time Zone: Click OK to enter into your inbox.

22 Supervisor Use only this address to conduct District/IDA business. Otherwise, your personal account(s) and home computer are subject to public records requests and possible search/seizure.

23 District Pages Agendas, Minutes, Supplementals Document Library Calendar Facebook