Middleton Downtown Community Development District

MINUTES OF MEETING MIDDLETON DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT A Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Middleton Downtown Community Development District was held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at the Everglades Recreation Center, 5497 Marsh Bend Trail, The Villages, Florida, 32163. Board members present and constituting a quorum: Steve Printz Chair John Weber Vice Chair Don Levens Supervisor Staff Present: Kenny Blocker District Manager Kevin Stone District Counsel Jennifer Liunoras Finance Director Tyson Dishman Assistant Finance Director Jonny Bishop Executive Director of Support Services Ryan Mellinger District Property Management Assistant Director Jennifer Farlow District Clerk Candice Harris Deputy District Clerk Jesse Andrews Assistant District Clerk FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: Call to Order 1.A. Roll Call Steve Printz, Chair, called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. Candice Harris, Deputy District Clerk, stated for the record that Chair Printz, Vice Chair Weber and Supervisor Levens were present representing the quorum. Supervisor Emily and Supervisor Simmons were absent. 1.B. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Printz led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1.C. Observation of Moment of Silence

Middleton Downtown - Minutes November 18, 2025 Minutes Page 2 Chair Printz led the Board and audience members in attendance in a moment of silence for those who serve our Country and community. 1.D. Welcome Meeting Attendees The Board welcomed all those in attendance. 1.E. Audience Comments No audience comments were received. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS: Consent Agenda Chair Printz advised the Board that a motion to approve the Consent Agenda is a motion to approve all recommended actions. All matters on the Consent Agenda are considered routine, and no discussion is required unless desired by a Board Supervisor or a member of the public. On MOTION by Steve Printz, seconded by Don Levens, with all in favor, the Board took formal action and approved the following items on the Consent Agenda: 2.A. Approval of the Minutes for the Board Meeting held on September 5, 2025. 2.B. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-01 establishing an account with the Florida Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System (FLCLASS). 2.C. Notice of Establishment for Boundary Amendment and file Notice of Establishment with Sumter County as required by Chapter 190, section 190.0485 and 190.048 Florida Statutes. THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS: New Business 3.A. Approval of Trademark License Agreement with the Holding Company of The Villages, Inc. Kenny Blocker, District Manager, advised that the District has requested that The Holding Company of The Villages, Inc. enter into a Trademark License Agreement for the use of The Villages registered trademark for Middleton to be utilized by the District in the District's Middleton Downtown Community Development District logo. The term of the Agreement will be effective until December 31, 2035, at which time the term will be automatically extended for successive terms of five (5) years until terminated by either party in accordance with the provisions.

Middleton Downtown - Minutes November 18, 2025 Minutes Page 3 On MOTION by John Weber, seconded by Don Levens, with all in favor, the Board approved the Trademark License Agreement with the Holding Company of The Villages, Inc. FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: Informational Items Only 4.A. Financial Statements The Financial Statements as of September 30, 2025 were provided to the Board as information. 4.B Lake Harlow Geological Anomaly Update Mr. Blocker advised that the Engineering Review of the Lake Harlow geological anomaly and Standard Penetration Tests for the pedestrian path were completed on August 13, 2025. Concrete grout injection has been recommended and will be completed this month. FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: District Manager Reports 5.A. Middleton Downtown Community Development District Meeting Update Mr. Blocker advised that MDCDD will not be holding a meeting in December. The next meeting will be held on January 6, 2026 at 11:30 am. Jennifer Farlow, District Clerk, will notify the Board of the official meeting location. 5.B. Introduction of Jonny Bishop, Executive Director of Support Services Mr. Blocker introduced Jonny Bishop, the new Executive Director of Support Services, and provided a brief overview of his background. Mr. Bishop will provide support to District Property Management, Asset Management and the Fleet Department. SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: District Council Reports 6.A. Appeal and Stipulation served by Counsel for Crosscreek Environmental, LLC. Kevin Stone, District Counsel, advised that the Purchasing Department has the authority to preliminarily suspend a vendor, in the event the vendor has failed to perform under a contract. The due process that is available to the vendor is to request that the Purchasing Department and the District Manager’s Preliminary Suspension be brought before the Board. The vendor in this case is Crosscreek Environmental, LLC and they did submit a Notice of Appeal requesting that the Board hold a Public Hearing. Following a discussion with Crosscreek Environmental LLC, it was agreed by both parties to

Middleton Downtown - Minutes November 18, 2025 Minutes Page 4 forgo the Public Hearing and to enter into a Stipulation Agreement. Per the Stipulation Agreement both parties release one another, their respective affiliates, and the Village Center Community Development District (VCCDD) from all claims relating to the District’s Agreement for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #23B- 021. Mr. Stone requested that the Board approve the Stipulation Agreement and authorize the Chair’s signature. On MOTION by John Weber, seconded by Don Levens, with all in favor, the Board approved the Stipulation Agreement with Crosscreek Environmental, LLC and authorized the Chair’s signature. SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: Supervisor Comments There were no Supervisor Comments received. EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: Adjourn Chair Printz adjourned the meeting at 11:35 a.m. Kenneth C. Blocker Steve Printz Secretary Chair

Uh, clerk will do the roll call. Yes, I'm sorry. Roll call. Oh, um, chairman Prince, vice Chairman Weber and Supervisor Levins For All we have a quorum. Yes. Rise for the Pledge of Allegiance, please. Pgi States of America, the Republic which stands One Nation Under God, individual with Liberty, justice for All. Have a moment of silence. Thank you. Welcome. Any audience comments? Seeing none, we'll move into the consent agenda. Um, is there a approve motion to approve the consent agenda? A, B, and C? I'll make a motion to approve a second. Let's move and second to approve the consent agenda. All in favor please signify by saying Aye. Aye. Aye. Opposed Passes moving into new business? Yes, sir. Mr. Chairman, supervisors, we just seek approval to, uh, utilize the trademark license agreement with the holding company of the villages. Uh, basically it's attached. You'll see the agreement and the actual rendition of the, uh, trademark we can utilize. We just seek your approval today. Any discussion? Is there a motion to, uh, um, approve the agreement for the licensing? I can make a motion to approve. Second, then moved and second to approve the licensing trademark agreement. All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed? Nay passes. Informational items only If you got questions, we're certainly here to address, if not in one of my reports. Sir, any questions? None. Alright. So two things under are my report are, remember, uh, we will not be meeting next month. That is not an ex countless scheduled meeting. Our next meeting will be J January 6th, 1130. We're hopeful for Olympia to be open by then, but if not, the clerk will make sure you have the location of January 6th at 1130. Uh, likewise. I just wanna introduce Mr. Bishop. They're on the end of the table. Uh, he's our new executive director of support services where Mr. Bishop comes to us with 30 plus years of experience. So we're very happy to see him here. He'll be over asset management, fleet management and department, uh, district property management. So we're excited for his welcome guidance. Uh, with that sir, uh, those are all my remarks. District council report. One thing you'll see under my report, the purchasing department has the authority to preliminarily suspend a vendor in the event that the vendor has failed to perform under a contract. What that means is that for the period of time of the suspension, the vendor is not able to bid or otherwise pursue on work that is, uh, available for the districts. Um, the due process that is available to a vendor is to request that that purchasing department and district manager's preliminary suspension comes back to this board. And so the vendor in question, which is Cross Creek Environmental, cross Creek Environmental, did provide a notice of appeal asking to have a hearing in front of this board after some discussions with Cross Creek Environmental and receiving assurances that they weren't interested in doing work for this district or other districts in the villages in the future. We've agreed to forego the hearing and enter the stipulation that's in your packet where the parties have mutually released each other. So they promised they won't sue us for anything and vice versa. And the board would be asked to enter an order in pursuant, pursuant to that stipulation. So instead of preparing for a hearing today and putting things up on a screen and taking testimony, we're just gonna forego that and they're not interested in working for us anymore. So with that, we'd like approval of that stipulation that Mr. Blocker has agreed to with Cross Creek, uh, subject to your approval. It was always subject to your approval and we'll not have to have a hearing. Any, uh, any questions or comments? No. Board? Nope. Um, I take a motion to accept the, uh, approving moving forward and not not having a hearing with Cross Street. So, move there second. I'll second move. And second. All in favor? Please say aye. A Aye. Opposed? Okay. Passes. Thank you. Any supervisor comments? Good. Happy Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving. Happy holidays. Merry Christmas. Happy holiday. Yes, sir. We'll see you in January and stay warm. Yeah. Any other comments? Seeing none. The meeting is adjourned. Very good. Thank you.

Middleton Downtown Community Development District Seat 1 - Don Simmons, Supervisor Seat 2 - Steve Printz, Chair Seat 3 - Don Levens, Supervisor Seat 4 - Alison Emily, Supervisor Seat 5 - John Weber, Vice Chair November 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM Everglades Regional Recreation Center 5497 Marsh Bend Trail The Villages, Florida 32163 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA The District encourages citizen participation in the democratic process and recognizes and protects the right of freedom of speech afforded to all. As the Board conducts the business of the District, rules of civility shall apply. District Board Supervisors, Staff members, and members of the public are to communicate respectfully. It is preferred that persons speak only when recognized by the Board Chair and, at that time, refrain from engaging in personal attacks or derogatory or offensive language. Persons who are deemed to be disruptive and negatively impact the efficient operation of the meeting shall be subject to removal after two verbal warnings. Audience Comments on all issues will be received by the Board. 1. Call to Order 1.A. Roll Call 1.B. Pledge of Allegiance 1.C. Observation of Moment of Silence 1.D. Welcome Meeting Attendees 1.E. Audience Comments 2. Consent Agenda 2.A. Approval of Minutes 2.B. Establish a Florida Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System (FLCLASS) Account 2.C. Notice of Establishment for Boundary Amendment and file Notice of Establishment with Sumter County as required by Chapter 190, section 190.0485 and 190.048 Florida Statutes. 3. New Business 3.A. Approval of Trademark License Agreement with the Holding Company of The Villages, Inc. 4. Informational Items Only 4.A. Financial Statements 4.B. Lake Harlow Geological Anomaly Update 5. District Manager Reports 6. District Counsel Reports 6.A. Hearing to consider the attached appeal served by counsel for Crosscreek Environmental, LLC; evidence and testimony will be presented at the hearing

7. Supervisor Comments 8. Adjourn HOSPITALITY STEWARDSHIP INNOVATION & CREATIVITY HARD WORK NOTICE Each person who decides to appeal any action taken at these meetings 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, incoming the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. Audio recordings of Board meetings, workshops or public hearings are available for purchase per Florida Statute 119.07 through the District Clerk for $1.00 per CD requested. Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of disability of physical impairment should contact the District Office at (352) 751-3939 at least five calendar days prior to the meetings.