OLD TOWN FLORIDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Special Board Meeting & Public Hearing August 21, 2024
1:30 P.M.

Special District Services, Inc. 8785 SW 165th Avenue, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33193

www.oldtownfloridacdd.org 786.303.3661 Telephone 877.SDS.4922 Toll Free 561.630.4923 Facsimile

AGENDA
OLD TOWN FLORIDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Kendall Executive Center 8785 SW 165th Avenue, Suite 200
Miami, Florida 33193
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING
August 21, 2024
1:30 p.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 15, 2024 Regular Board Meeting…	Page 2
Public Hearing
Proof of Publication…	Page 5
Receive Public Comments on Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Final Budget
Consider Resolution No. 2024-03 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Final Budget…	Page 6
Old Business
Staff Report: As Required
New Business
Consider Resolution No. 2024-04 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Meeting Schedule…	Page 11
Consider Resolution No. 2024-05 – Adopting Goals and Objectives…	Page 13
Legislative Update…	Page 16
Administrative & Operational Matters
Board Member & Staff Closing Comments
Adjourn

AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION

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Attention:

Old Town

PUBLISHED DAILY

Old Town Floridian CDD 2501A Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 LArcher@sdsinc.org

MIAMI-DADE-FLORIDA
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared: Mary Castro, who on oath says that he/she is CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS of The Miami Herald, a daily newspaper published at Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida; that the attached copy of the advertisement that was published was published in said newspaper in the issue
(s) of:
Publication: Miami Herald 2 insertion(s) published on:
08/01/24, 08/08/24

Affiant further says that the said Miami Herald is a newspaper published at Miami, in the said Miami-Dade County, Florida and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Dade County, Florida each day and has been entered a second class mail matter at the post office in Miami, in said Miami-Dade County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he/she has neither paid or promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper(s).The McClatchy Company complies with all legal requirements for publication in chapter 50, Florida Statutes.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of August in the year of 2024

Notary Public in and for the state of Texas, residing in Dallas County

Extra charge for lost or duplicate affidavits. Legal document please do not destroy!

OLD TOWN FLORIDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MAY 15, 2024

CALL TO ORDER

The May 15, 2024, Regular Board Meeting of the Old Town Floridian Community Development District (the “District”) was called to order at 1:32 p.m. at the Kendall Executive Center located at 8785 SW 165th, Suite 200, Miami, Florida 33193.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Proof of publication was presented that notice of the May 15, 2024, Regular Board Meeting had been published in the Miami Herald on February 7, 2024, as legally required.

ESTABLISH A QUORUM
It was determined that the attendance Chairperson Aninely Mayoral, Vice Chairperson Rosa Zamora and Supervisor Mario Hernandez constituted a quorum and it was in order to proceed with the meeting.

Staff present: District Manager Armando Silva of Special District Services, Inc. and District Counsel Ginger Wald of Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey, P.A.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO 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 1, 2023, Regular Board Meeting
The minutes of the November 1, 2023, Regular Board Meeting were presented and the Board was asked if there were any changes. There being no changes, a motion was made by Ms. Mayoral, seconded by Mr. Hernandez and unanimously passed approving the minutes of the November 1, 2023, Regular Board Meeting, as presented.
OLD BUSINESS
Staff Report: As Required

There was no old business to report at this time.

NEW BUSINESS

Consider Resolution No. 2024-01 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Proposed Budget

Mr. Silva presented Resolution No. 2024-01, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE OLD TOWN FLORIDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPROVING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Mr. Silva read the title of the resolution into the record and reviewed the proposed budget. He advised that since the overall proposed assessments were not increasing in the fiscal year 2024/2025, letters to residents would not be required. Furthermore, Mr. Silva stated as part of Resolution No. 2024-01, the Board must set a date for the public hearing to adopt the 2024/2025 final fiscal year budget and assessments. A discussion ensued after which:

A motion was made by Ms. Mayoral, seconded by Mr. Hernandez and unanimously passed approving and adopting Resolution No. 2024-01, as presented, thus setting the public hearing to adopt the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year budget and assessments for August 21, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at the Kendall Executive Center located at 8785 SW 165th, Suite 200, Miami, Florida 33193.

Consider Resolution No. 2024-02 – Adopting an Electronic Signature

Mr. Silva presented Resolution No. 2024-02, entitled:

RESOLUTION 2024-02

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE OLD TOWN FLORIDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ESTABLISHING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE POLICY, PROVIDING DISTRICT MANAGER WITH AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR APPROVAL OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTROL PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE, INTEGRITY, AND SECURITY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 688, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Silva explained that this resolution provides the District Manager the authority and responsibility for approval of electronic signatures and implementation of control process and procedures to ensure compliance, integrity, and security, in accordance with Chapter 688, Florida Statutes. A discussion ensued, after which:

A motion was made Ms. Zamora, seconded by Ms. Mayoral and unanimously passed to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-02, thereby adopting an Electronic Signature Policy.

Discussion Regarding Required Ethics Training Memorandum

Ms. Wald explained that effective January 1, 2024, elected officers, such as the District Board Supervisors, will be required to complete four (4) hours of ethics training annually. Ms. Wald provided a memorandum with links to two training sessions that will, upon completion, satisfy the training requirement. Ms. Wald noted that Supervisors must complete the ethics training by December 31, 2024.

ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATIONAL MATTERS

Statement of Financial Interest 2023 Form 1 Reminder – Filing Deadline: July 1, 2024

Board members were reminded of the importance of electronically completing their individual 2023 Statement of Financial Interests Form 1. The deadline for submittal is July 1, 2024.

BOARD MEMBER & STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS

There were no Board Member & staff closing comments.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Mr. Hernandez, seconded by Ms. Mayoral and unanimously passed adjourning the Regular Board Meeting at 1:58 p.m.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chairperson/Vice Chairperson

AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION

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Attention:

Old Town

PUBLISHED DAILY

Old Town Floridian CDD 2501A Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 LArcher@sdsinc.org

MIAMI-DADE-FLORIDA
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared: Mary Castro, who on oath says that he/she is CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS of The Miami Herald, a daily newspaper published at Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida; that the attached copy of the advertisement that was published was published in said newspaper in the issue
(s) of:
Publication: Miami Herald 2 insertion(s) published on:
08/01/24, 08/08/24

Affiant further says that the said Miami Herald is a newspaper published at Miami, in the said Miami-Dade County, Florida and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Dade County, Florida each day and has been entered a second class mail matter at the post office in Miami, in said Miami-Dade County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he/she has neither paid or promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper(s).The McClatchy Company complies with all legal requirements for publication in chapter 50, Florida Statutes.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of August in the year of 2024

Notary Public in and for the state of Texas, residing in Dallas County

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-03

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE OLD TOWN FLORIDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPROVING AND ADOPTING A FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 FINAL BUDGET PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 190, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of the Old Town Floridian Community Development District (“District”) has prepared a Proposed Operating Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, and the Board is empowered to provide a funding source to operate the District and to impose special assessments upon the properties within the District, as required; and

WHEREAS, the District has held a duly advertised Public Hearing to receive public comments on the Proposed Operating Fund Budget, has considered and adopted the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Operating Fund Budget; and is now authorized to levy non-ad valorem assessments upon the assessable properties within the District.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE OLD TOWN FLORIDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, THAT:
Section 1.  The Operating Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is accepted, approved and adopted.
Section 2.  The Secretary and/or Assistant 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 21st day of August, 2024.

ATTEST:	OLD TOWN FLORIDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

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

Old Town Floridian Community Development District

Final Budget For Fiscal Year 2024/2025
October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

CONTENTS

FINAL BUDGET

DETAILED FINAL BUDGET

FINAL BUDGET
OLD TOWN FLORIDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
OCTOBER 1, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET	
O&M Assessments	0	
Developer Contribution	110,165	
Debt Assessments	0	
Interest Income	60	
		
TOTAL REVENUES	$	110,225	
		
EXPENDITURES		
Administrative Expenditures		
Supervisor Fees	0	
Management	29,400	
Legal	15,000	
Assessment Roll	6,500	
Audit Fees	4,400	
Arbitrage Rebate Fee	650	
Insurance	6,000	
Legal Advertisements	5,000	
Miscellaneous	1,250	
Postage	300	
Office Supplies	800	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	
Website Management & ADA Compliance	1,500	
Trustee Fees	4,250	
Continuing Disclosure Fee	2,000	
Total Administrative Expenditures	$	77,225	
		
Maintenance Expenditures		
Engineering/Inspections	3,000	
Miscellaneous Maintenance	15,000	
Infrastructure Maintenance	15,000	
Total Maintenance Expenditures	$	33,000	
		
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	110,225	
		
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	-	
		
Bond Payments	0	
		
BALANCE	$	-	
		
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	0	
Discounts For Early Payments	0	
		
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	-	

DETAILED FINAL BUDGET
OLD TOWN FLORIDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
OCTOBER 1, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 ACTUAL	
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 BUDGET	
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET	

COMMENTS	
O&M Assessments	0	0	0		
Developer Contribution	50,000	108,125	110,165	Developer Contribution	
Debt Assessments	0	0	0		
Interest Income	187	0	60	Interest Projected At $5 Per Month	
					
TOTAL REVENUES	$	50,187	$	108,125	$	110,225		
					
EXPENDITURES					
Administrative Expenditures					
Supervisor Fees	0	0	0		
Management	29,400	29,400	29,400		
Legal	7,585	15,000	15,000		
Assessment Roll	0	6,500	6,500	Will Commence In Fiscal Year Following Issuing Of Bond	
Audit Fees	3,200	4,300	4,400	Fee Will Be Adjusted If Bond Is Issued	
Arbitrage Rebate Fee	0	650	650	Will Commence In Fiscal Year Following Issuing Of Bond	
Insurance	5,375	6,000	6,000	FY 2023/2024 Expenditure Was $5,375	
Legal Advertisements	277	3,000	5,000	Costs For ReTuired Advertising Will Increase Due To Closing Of Miami Business Review	
Miscellaneous	127	1,250	1,250		
Postage	132	300	300		
Office Supplies	188	800	800		
Dues & Subscriptions	175	175	175	Annual Fee Due Department Of Economic Opportunity	
Website Management & ADA Compliance	1,500	1,500	1,500		
Trustee Fees	0	4,250	4,250	Will Commence In Fiscal Year Following Issuing Of Bond	
Continuing Disclosure Fee	0	2,000	2,000	Will Commence In Fiscal Year Following Issuing Of Bond	
Total Administrative Expenditures	$	47,959	$	75,125	$	77,225		
					
Maintenance Expenditures					
Engineering/Inspections	0	3,000	3,000	Engineers Report To Be Included In Bond Cost Of Issuance	
Miscellaneous Maintenance	0	15,000	15,000		
Infrastructure Maintenance	0	15,000	15,000		
Total Maintenance Expenditures	$	-	$	33,000	$	33,000		
					
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	47,959	$	108,125	$	110,225		
					
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	2,228	$	-	$	-		
					
Bond Payments	0	0	0		
					
BALANCE	$	2,228	$	-	$	-		
					
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	0	0	0		
Discounts For Early Payments	0	0	0		
					
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	2,228	$	-	$	-		

RESOLUTION 2024-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE OLD TOWN FLORIDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING THE ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Old Town Floridian Community Development District (“District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, and situated in the City of Florida City within Miami-Dade County, Florida; and

WHEREAS, the District is required by Section 189.015, Florida Statutes, to file quarterly, semi-annually, or annually a schedule (including date, time, and location) of its regular meetings with local governing authorities; and

WHEREAS, further, in accordance with the above-referenced statute, the District shall also publish quarterly, semi-annually, or annually the District’s regular meeting schedule in a newspaper of general paid circulation in the county in which the District is located.

WHEREAS, the Board desires to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 annual meeting schedule attached as Exhibit A.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE OLD TOWN FLORIDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT:
The Fiscal Year 2024/2025 annual meeting schedule attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit A is hereby approved and shall be published in accordance with the requirements of Florida law and also provided to applicable governing authorities.

This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of August, 2024.
ATTEST:	OLD TOWN FLORIDIAN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Secretary / Assistant Secretary	Chair / Vice Chair

OLD TOWN FLORIDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2024
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING SCHEDULE

The Board of Supervisors of the Old Town Floridian Community Development District (the “District”) will hold their Regular Meetings for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 at the Kendall Executive Center located at 8785 SW 165th Avenue, Suite 200, Miami, Florida 33193, at 1:30 p.m. unless otherwise indicated as follows:

October 16, 2024
November 20, 2024
February 19, 2025
March 19, 2025
April 16, 2025
May 21, 2025
June 18, 2025
July 16, 2025
September 17, 2025

The meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provision of Florida law for community development districts. The meetings may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the meeting. A copy of the agenda for these meetings may be obtained from 8785 SW 165th Avenue, Suite 200, Miami, Florida, 33193 or by calling
(561) 630-4922.
There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors or staff will participate by telephone. Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (561) 630-4922 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Office.

A person who decides to appeal any decision made at the meeting with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.

Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice. District Manager
OLD TOWN FLORIDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

www.oldtownfloridiancdd.org

PUBLISH: MIAMI HERALD	00/00/24

RESOLUTION 2024-05

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE OLD TOWN FLORIDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Old Town Floridian Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government organized and existing under and pursuant to Chapters 189 and 190, Florida Statutes, as amended; and

WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2024, the Florida Legislature adopted House Bill 7013, codified as Chapter 2024-136, Laws of Florida (“HB 7013”) and creating Section 189.0694, Florida Statutes; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to HB 7013 and Section 189.0694, Florida Statutes, beginning October 1, 2024, the District shall establish goals and objectives for the District and create performance measures and standards to evaluate the District’s achievement of those goals and objectives; and

WHEREAS, the District Manager has prepared the attached goals, objectives, and performance measures and standards and presented them to the Board of the District; and
WHEREAS, the District’s Board of Supervisors (“Board”) finds that it is in the best interests of the District to adopt by resolution the attached goals, objectives and performance measures and standards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE OLD TOWN FLORIDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT:

SECTION 1. The recitals so stated are true and correct and by this reference are incorporated into and form a material part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. The District Board of Supervisors hereby adopts the goals, objectives and performance measures and standards as provided in Exhibit A. The District Manager shall take all actions to comply with Section 189.0694, Florida Statutes, and shall prepare an annual report regarding the District’s success or failure in achieving the adopted goals and objectives for consideration by the Board of the District.

SECTION 3. If any provision of this 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 21st day of August, 2024.

ATTEST:	OLD TOWN FLORIDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chairman, Board of Supervisors

Exhibit A: Performance Measures/Standards and Annual Reporting

Exhibit A

Program/Activity:	District Administration
Goal:	Remain compliant with Florida Law for all district meetings
Objectives:
Notice all District regular, special, and public hearing meetings
Conduct all post-meeting activities
District records retained in compliance with Florida Sunshine Laws
Performance Measures:
All Meetings publicly noticed as required (yes/no)
Meeting minutes and post-meeting action completed (yes/no)
District records retained as required by law (yes/no)

Program/Activity:	District Finance
Goal:	Remain Compliant with Florida Law for all district financing activities
Objectives:
District adopted fiscal year budget
District amended budget at end of fiscal year
Process all District finance accounts receivable and payable
Support District annual financial audit activities
Performance Measures:
District adopted fiscal year budget (yes/no)
District amended budget at end of fiscal year (yes/no)
District accounts receivable/payable processed for the year (yes/no)
“No findings” for annual financial audit (yes/no)
If “yes” explain

Program/Activity:	District Operations
Goal:	Insure, Operate and Maintain District owned Infrastructure & assets
Objectives:
Annual renewal of District insurance policy(s)
Contracted Services for District operations in effect
Compliance with all required permits
Performance Measures:
District insurance renewed and in force (yes/no)
Contracted Services in force for all District operations (yes/no)
Permits in compliance (yes/no)

MEMORANDUM
TO:	District Manager

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

DATE:	July 12, 2024

RE:	2024 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 2024 – 136, Laws of Florida (HB 7013). The legislation establishes a 12- year term limit for members of popularly elected bodies governing independent special districts, excluding terms starting before November 5, 2024, and excluding certain districts. Supervisors of Community Development Districts (CDDs) do not have term limits. The act provides that the boundaries of independent special districts may only be changed by general law or special act. The law revises criteria for declaring special districts inactive, to include those with no revenue, expenditures, or debt for five consecutive fiscal years, and extends the objection period for proposed inactive status declarations from 21 to 30 days. The law stipulates that a special district deemed inactive can only use funds to service outstanding debt and fulfill existing bond covenants and contractual obligations. Additionally, the law repeals section 163.3756, F.S., to align the regulations for Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) with those applicable to other special districts. The bill repeals sections 165.0615 and 190.047, F.S., which allow independent special districts and CDDs, respectively, to convert to a municipality without legislative approval.

Performance Measures and Standards

The legislation also mandates special districts to establish goals, objectives, performance measures, and standards for each program and activity they undertake by October 1, 2024, or the end of their first full fiscal year, and to report annually on their achievements and performance. Furthermore, by December 1 of each subsequent year, each district must produce an annual report detailing the goals and objectives it has accomplished, the performance measures and standards used for evaluation, and any goals or objectives that were not met. The annual report must be published on the District’s website.

For independent special fire control districts, the bill requires reporting on volunteer firefighter training by October 1 annually.

The legislation reduces the maximum ad valorem millage rate for mosquito control districts from 10 mills to one mill, allowing an increase to two mills via referendum, and requires submission of work plans and budgets to receive state funds. Lastly, the law prohibits the creation of new Neighborhood Improvement Districts (NIDs) after July 1, 2024, and mandates a performance review of existing NIDs by September 30, 2025.

The effective date of this act is July 1, 2024.

Chapter 2024 – 80, Laws of Florida (HB 433). The legislation prohibits political subdivisions from establishing, mandating, or requiring employers, including those contracting with political subdivisions, to meet heat exposure requirements not mandated by state or federal law. The law clarifies that it does not limit the authority of political subdivisions to establish heat exposure requirements1 for their direct employees. Effective September 30, 2026, the law amends Florida’s wage and employment benefits law, prohibiting political subdivisions from controlling or affecting wages or employment benefits provided by vendors, contractors, service providers, or other parties through purchasing or contracting procedures. In addition the law prohibits using wages or employment benefits as evaluation factors or awarding preferences based on them. The law removes the ability of local governments to require a minimum wage for certain employees under contract terms and states that these revisions do not impair contracts entered into before September 30, 2026. Lastly, this act prohibits local governments from adopting or enforcing regulations on employee scheduling, including predictive scheduling, by private employers except as expressly authorized or required by state or federal law, rule, regulation, or federal grant requirements. Except as otherwise provided, the effective date of this act is July 1, 2024.

Chapter 2024 – 204, Laws of Florida (HB 149). The legislation raises the maximum limit for continuing contracts under the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA) from an estimated per-project construction cost of $4 million to $7.5 million, with an annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Starting July 1, 2025, and annually thereafter, the Department of Management Services (DMS) is mandated to adjust the maximum allowable amount for each project in a continuing contract according to the change in the June-to-June CPI for All Urban Consumers, as issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. DMS is required to publish the adjusted amount on its website. The effective date of this act is July 1, 2024.

Chapter 2024 – 202, Laws of Florida (HB 59). The legislation amends section 720.303, F.S., requiring Homeowner Associations (HOAs) to provide a physical or digital copy of the HOA’s rules and covenants to all members by October 1, 2024. This requirement extends to all new members upon joining and includes providing updated copies whenever amendments to the rules or covenants occur. HOAs are authorized to set standards for the distribution method and timing for these documents. The law also stipulates that HOAs maintain certain official records, such as the HOA’s declaration of covenants and any amendments, within the state for at least seven years. These records must be accessible to parcel owners for inspection or copying, either physically or electronically. The effective date of this act is July 1, 2024

1 A standard to control an employee’s exposure to heat or sun and mitigate its effects. This includes employee monitoring, water consumption, cooling measures, acclimation periods, informational notices, heat exposure programs, first-aid measures, protections for reporting heat exposure, and related reporting and recordkeeping.

Chapter 2024 – 221, Laws of Florida (HB 1203). The legislation establishes educational requirements for community association managers (CAMs) and HOA directors. By January 1, 2025, HOAs with 100 or more parcels must post certain official records on their website or application. It allows parcel owners to request a detailed accounting of any amounts owed to the HOA, and if not provided, the board forfeits any outstanding fine under specific conditions. The bill prohibits HOAs and their committees from imposing requirements on the interior of structures not visible from the frontage, adjacent property, common areas, or golf courses. The law also forbids the need for HOA or committee approval for central air-conditioning, heating, or ventilating systems if not visible from the frontage, adjacent property, common area, or golf course, and if they are similar to approved systems. Criminal penalties are introduced for HOA officers, directors, or managers accepting kickbacks. Additionally, HOAs cannot prevent homeowners from installing vegetable gardens and clotheslines in non-visible areas, and certain HOA election voting activities are classified as a first-degree misdemeanor. The effective date of this act is July 1, 2024.

Chapter 2024 – 44, Laws of Florida (HB 621). The legislation establishes section 82.036, F.S., creating a process for removing unauthorized persons (squatters) from residential property. Property owners or their authorized agents can file a verified complaint with the county sheriff, who, upon verifying the complainant's identity and ownership, must serve notice to the occupants to vacate immediately. The law grants immunity to the sheriff and property owner for any property loss or damage unless the removal is wrongful. It also establishes a civil cause of action for wrongful removal, allowing the wrongfully removed party to seek damages, court costs, and attorney fees. The effective date of this act is July 1, 2024.

Chapter 2024 – 147, Laws of Florida (SB 7020). The legislation amends section 1.01, F.S., the statute defining “registered mail,” to broaden the range of acceptable delivery services for meeting statutory registered mail requirements in the state. The new definition of "registered mail" now explicitly includes any delivery service by the U.S. Postal Service or a private delivery service that provides proof of mailing or shipping and proof of delivery, confirmed by a receipt signed by the addressee or a responsible person at the delivery address. Additionally, "return receipt requested" is defined to encompass delivery confirmation services by the U.S. Postal Service or private delivery services that offer similar proof of delivery. These amendments are remedial in nature and apply retroactively. The effective date of this act is May 6, 2024.

Chapter 2024 – 263, Laws of Florida (HB 321). This legislation specifies that any individual who intentionally releases, organizes the release of, or causes the release of balloons inflated with lighter-than-air gas commits an act of littering and is subject to corresponding penalties2. However, children aged six or younger who engage in such activities are exempt from noncriminal littering infractions and associated penalties. The bill removes the exemption for balloons deemed biodegradable or photodegradable by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation rules. It also eliminates the provision allowing citizens to petition a circuit court to prevent the release of ten or more balloons. Additionally, the bill revises definitions in section 403.413, F.S., the Florida Litter Law, to include:

2 The penalty for littering generally corresponds to the amount of litter discarded. ≤ 15 pounds or ≤ 27 cubic feet = Noncriminal infraction, punishable by a civil penalty of $150. > 15 pounds but ≤ 500 pounds or > 27 cubic feet but ≤ 100 cubic feet = First-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. > 500 pounds or > 100 cubic feet = Third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years’ imprisonment and a $5,000 fine. It is the duty of all law enforcement officers to enforce Florida’s Litter Law.

“Dump,” specifying that it encompasses the intentional release, organization of the release, or causation of the release of balloons.
“Litter,” explicitly adding balloons to the definition.
The effective date of this act is July 1, 2024.

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/.