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Read. Follow. Verify.Establishment of Mockingbird Ridge Community Development District
Record date · May 5, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This ordinance proposes the creation of the Mockingbird Ridge , a special-purpose government entity covering approximately 169.31 acres. The district is located in the area west of Interstate 75, between Southwest College Road and SW 40th/66th Streets.
The creation of a CDD allows a developer to issue bonds to finance public infrastructure—such as roads, utilities, and drainage—which are then repaid through s on the property owners within the district.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Property owners within the district
These owners will be subject to the governance and potential special assessments of the newly formed district.
City Council
The council is responsible for the quasi-judicial review and final approval of the district's establishment.
Key Facts
- Ordinance 2026-15 establishes the Mockingbird Ridge Community Development District.
- The district encompasses approximately 169.31 acres of land.
- The site is located west of Interstate 75, southeast of Southwest College Road, north of SW 66th Street, and south of SW 40th Street.
- The ordinance is currently in its second reading stage.
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- The application is filed under case number CDD26-0001.
- The matter is classified as quasi-judicial, meaning the council acts in a capacity similar to a court in evaluating the application.
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Infrastructure Financing Model
The use of a CDD indicates a shift toward developer-led infrastructure financing for this 169-acre parcel.
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