Lake Placid Regional Utility Advisory Commission Agenda and Meeting Packet — Packet

TOWN OF LAKE PLACID REGIONAL UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION (LPRUAC) Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 1:30 PM Town of Lake Placid Government Center 1069 U.S. Highway 27 N, Lake Placid, Florida 33852 Town Council Meeting Streaming WWW.LAKEPLACIDFL.NET on the “Home Page” Or The Town of Lake Placid YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@lakeplacidflgov7268 1. Call to Order – Chairman Matt Elliott Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Chairman Matt Elliott Vice-Chairman Bert Harris Commissioner Jon Draper Commissioner Tal Rancourt Commissioner Pam Brewer Commissioner Jack Comly Commissioner Gary Freeman 2. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items (Limited to 3 minutes unless a more extended period is permitted by the presiding officer or by a majority of the Town Council. 3. Consent Agenda A. Approval of Agenda B. Approval of Minutes, October 6, 2026 4. Presentations / Citizens on the Agenda (None) 5. Utility Director Report A. Grant status update B. Tropical Harbor Estates - proposed potable water service connection 6. Action Agenda A. Purchase New Water Meters B. Approval of Utility Easement Agreement for Lake Blue Drive Right-of-Way Vacation (JD Management & Consulting, LLC) C. NF130 Septic-to-Sewer Grant — Discussion of Applicable Connection Fee 7. Adjournment

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Town of Lake Placid Regional Utilities Advisory Commission Meeting Action/ Summary Minutes Disclaimer for Meeting Minutes ( Florida): These minutes summarize the meeting, prepared in accordance with Section 286.011(2), Florida Statutes. They are not verbatim transcripts. The purpose of these minutes is to record the actions taken and the general substance of the discussion. Individuals seeking a verbatim record of the proceedings may need to provide their own record, such as through an audio recording or the services of a court reporter. Any corrections or amendments to these minutes are made and adopted by the Town Council at a duly noticed public meeting. Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - 1:30 p.m. Lake Placid Government Center 1069 US Highway 27 N, Lake Placid, FL 33852 1. Call to Order Chairman Matt Elliott called the Regular Meeting of the Regional Utility Advisory Commission of the Town of Lake Placid, Florida, to order at 1:46 p.m. On October 6, 2026, at the Lake Placid Government Center. Roll Call Present: Chairman, Matt Elliott Commissioner Bert Harris – Arrived at 1:58 pm Commissioner Jon Draper Commissioner Tal Rancourt Commissioner Jack Comly Commissioner Gary Freeman Absent: Commissioner Pam Brewer A quorum was established Others Present: Interim Town Administrator/Chief Mark Schneider Council Member: Joy Eberhardt Interim Utility Director: Brandon Roberts Incoming Utility Director: Nathan Brewer Deputy Clerk: Tina Cantwell Compliance Officer: Jennifer Cooper 2. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items Public Comments: o Pam Fentress requested an update regarding the Lake Placid Camp and Conference Center SRF-funded waterline project, discussed coordination between the Utilities Advisory Commission, Town Council, and Local Planning Agency, and expressed concerns regarding how proposed domestic wastewater regulations may affect future economic development, utility planning, and utility revenues. o Deborah Worley discussed septic- to-sewer conversion opportunities, protection of local lakes, annexation challenges affecting existing mobile home parks, utility connection fees, and the use of grants to address environmental concerns and aging wastewater infrastructure.

3. Consent Agenda A. Approval of Agenda B. Approval of Minutes, September 1, 2026 Motion: Commissioner Harris moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Draper. Roll Call Vote: Harris – Yes; Draper – Yes; Freeman – Yes; Comly – Yes; Rancourt – Yes; Elliot – Yes. Outcome: Motion carried unanimously 4. Presentation / Citizens on the Agenda - None 5. Action Agenda A. Chapter 135 Utility Ordinance Domestic Wastewater treatment facility: Commission and staff discussion summary o Town's wastewater treatment facility should be formally recognized as a domestic wastewater treatment plant. o The original design intent of the facility and limitations associated with accepting non-domestic or industrial wastewater. o Concerns that certain industrial wastes could negatively impact biological treatment processes and increase operational costs. o Balancing future economic development goals with protection of the Town's wastewater infrastructure and regulatory compliance obligations. o Public comments raised questions regarding future industrial development opportunities and the effect such designation may have on business recruitment and utility planning efforts. Motion: Commissioner Harris moved to declare the facility, the wastewater treatment facility, a domestic wastewater treatment plant and direct the staff to condition all connections on that basis. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman. Roll Call Vote: Harris – Yes; Freeman – Yes; Elliot – Yes; Draper – Yes; Comly – Yes; Rancourt – Yes. Outcome: Motion carried unanimously. Pretreatment requirements for non-domestic wastewater Commission and Staff discussion summary o Regulatory requirements for any business or entity proposing to discharge wastewater containing substances beyond normal domestic wastewater characteristics. o Focus on protecting the wastewater treatment facility from chemical, industrial, or other non-domestic discharges that may disrupt treatment operations. o Requiring engineer-signed and sealed pretreatment plans prior to connection and requiring review by the Town's engineer at the applicant's expense. o Permit duration, periodic review, and ensuring responsibility for wastewater treatment remains with the generator before entering the municipal system. o Utility staff expressed support for pretreatment requirements as a means of protecting utility infrastructure and ratepayers. Motion: Commissioner Harris moved that the Town Code require any entity proposing to discharge wastewater exceeding domestic wastewater characteristics to provide an engineer- signed and sealed pretreatment plan certifying that all non-domestic waste has been removed from the wastewater stream prior to discharge into the Town's wastewater system, require the applicant to pay for review by the Town's engineer before connection approval, and provide that permits for commercial and industrial wastewater connections be issued for five-year terms. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman. Roll Call Vote: Harris – Yes; Freeman – Yes; Elliott – Yes; Draper – Yes; Rancourt – Yes; Comley – Yes. Outcome: Motion carried unanimously. Applicability to new sewer connections: Commission and Staff Discussion Summary o The Commission discussed whether pretreatment requirements should apply only to newly established businesses or to all new sewer connections. o Commissioners considered scenarios involving existing businesses seeking first- time connection to the wastewater system.

o Discussion emphasized that wastewater impacts are determined by discharge characteristics rather than the age of a business. o The Commission agreed that review requirements should be triggered by new connections regardless of when a business was established. Motion: Commissioner Harris moved that any new business hookups have to do pre-treatment with certain certified plans. Commissioner Harris moved to amend his motion from new business to new connections. Seconded by Commissioner Comly. Roll Call Vote: Harris – Yes; Comly – Yes; Elliot – Yes; Rancourt – Yes; Freeman – Yes. Outcome: Motion carried unanimously. Enforcement provisions and penalties commission and Staff discussion Summary o Strengthening enforcement provisions to protect the wastewater treatment facility from unauthorized or harmful discharges. o Cost recovery for damages to infrastructure, operational impacts, and violations that could affect treatment performance. o Concern expressed that utility ratepayers should not bear costs associated with improper discharges by individual users. o Establishing meaningful penalties and enforcement mechanisms within future code amendments Motion: Commissioner Harris moved that our new code include more significant fines and assessments for damages caused to our plant by any violations of wrongful discharge, meaning discharges greater than domestic waste. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman. Roll Call Vote: Harris – Yes; Freeman – Yes; Elliot _ Yes; Rancourt – Yes; Comly – Yes; Draper – Yes. Outcome: Motion carried unanimously. Change of ownership permit requirement commission and staff discussion Summary o A change in ownership of a commercial or industrial property could result in changes to wastewater characteristics. o Permit reviews should occur when ownership changes, but utility service remains active. o Focused on ensuring ongoing compliance with wastewater requirements and providing the Town an opportunity to review potential operational changes. o Residential ownership changes were distinguished from commercial and industrial ownership changes. Motion: Commissioner Harris moved that every change of ownership be considered a new sewer permit application, require a new sewer permit application and permit coverage except for residential. Seconded by Commissioner Rancourt. Roll Call Vote: Harris – Yes; Rancourt – Yes; Elliot – Yes; Draper – Yes; Comly – Yes; Freeman – Yes. Outcome: Motion carried unanimously. Recommendation to Town Council Commission discussion summary o Obtain policy direction from the Town Council before investing significant staff and legal resources into drafting ordinance amendments. o Focus on confirming that the direction being pursued by the Commission is consistent with Council priorities. o Commission supported requesting conceptual approval from the Town Council before proceeding with detailed code language. Motion: Commissioner Harris moved we recommend the Town Council give conceptual approval to the motions previously adopted for including those issues into our code. Asking their blessing that we go forward. Seconded by Commissioner Draper. Roll Call Vote: Harris – Yes; Draper – Yes; Elliot – Yes; Rancourt – Yes; Comly – Yes; Freeman – Yes. Outcome: Motion carried unanimously. Public Comments: o Ms.Fentress expressed concerns that the committee was moving too quickly on the proposed domestic wastewater ordinance without sufficient review. She referenced DEP permits indicating that certain lift stations were designed to accommodate industrial, institutional, and commercial wastewater. She encouraged further evaluation before proceeding with the ordinance.

o Ms. Worley expressed concerns regarding the proposed changes to the downtown sewer system, citing an existing agreement with businesses in the historic downtown district. She emphasized that some property owners have paid sewer fees despite not being connected to the system. Ms. Worley urged the Council to review the original agreement and consider exempting the historic downtown district from the proposed changes until further study is completed. B. Annexation Ordinance Annexation and septic-to-sewer conversion Commission and staff discussion summary o Staff provided information regarding previous discussions involving annexation requirements and sewer- only service connections. o The Commission discussed utilizing grant funding to encourage septic-to-sewer conversions and reduce environmental impacts associated with septic systems. o Discussion included options for reducing financial barriers for existing property owners connecting to the wastewater system. o Commissioners reviewed the potential environmental benefits associated with expanding sewer service and reducing reliance on aging septic systems. Motion: Commissioner Harris moved we include in the sewer code a provision to waive the system development charge for all homes with a certificate of occupancy as of January 1, 2027. Seconded by Commissioner Rancourt. Roll Call Vote: Harris – Yes; Rancourt – Yes; Elliot – Yes; Draper – Yes; Comly – Yes; Freeman – Yes. Outcome: Motion carried unanimously. C. Purchase New Water Meters Commission and staff discussion summary o Staff presented a request to purchase approximately 525 replacement water meters at a cost of approximately $154,138.85. o Staff explained the meters would support the Town's meter replacement program, improve leak detection capabilities, reduce manual meter reading requirements, and provide operational efficiencies. o Commissioners requested clarification regarding the source of funding and whether the expenditure was included in the adopted budget or would require reserve funds. o Additional discussion focused on balancing current utility priorities, available grant opportunities, and long-term infrastructure investment needs. Motion: Commissioner Harris moved to table the purchase of five hundred new meters until next month. Seconded by Draper. Roll Call Vote: Harris – Yes; Draper – Yes; Elliot – Yes; Rancourt – Yes; Comly – Yes; Freeman – Yes. Outcome: Motion carried unanimously. 6. Utility Director Report Discussion Summary o Update regarding rehabilitation of the Magnolia Well, including replacement of pumps, piping, casing, and related components. o Status of active utility grants, including lift station rehabilitation projects, SCADA system improvements, generator installations, and bypass pump purchases. o Ongoing implementation of septic- to-sewer grant programs and future connection opportunities. o Update regarding the Utility Master Plan initiative and consultant services intended to assist with long-range utility planning. o Staff introduced Nathan Brewer as the incoming Utilities Director and discussed transition plans. o The new wastewater treatment facility is fully operational and functioning as designed. o Reclaimed water operations and future connections associated with the U.S. 27 corridor project. o Commissioners expressed interest in conducting a future tour of the wastewater treatment facility.

7. Adjournment Hearing no objections, Chairman Elliott declared the meeting adjourned at 3:12 PM. Action Summary Minutes respectfully submitted by Eva Cooper-Hapeman and Tina Cantwell, Deputy Clerk.

TOWN OF LAKE PLACID AGENDA ITEM INTRODUCTION MEETING DATE: November 3, 2026 MEETING TYPE: Regional Utility Advisory Commission Regular Meeting AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 5.A. AGENDA TITLE: Grant Status Update PLACED ON AGENDA BY: Nathan Brewer, Utility Director STATEMENT OF ISSUE: 1) 26PLN31: Resilient Florida Grant —Vulnerability Assessment The Town's Resilient Florida Vulnerability Assessment project is underway, with Pennoni Associates, Inc. selected as the consulting engineering firm to assist with data collection, analysis, and preparation of the assessment. Initial project coordination has begun. Upcoming activities include compiling existing planning documents, GIS data, flood and stormwater information, and other relevant background materials. The Town also intends to utilize the existing Highlands County Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment to support the project and avoid duplicating previous work.

The first quarterly progress report was submitted to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) on October 20, 2026. Overall project completion is reported at 10%, with no delays or issues identified. The estimated project completion date is June 30, 2028. 2) WW280240: SAHM Clean Water Project The Town's SAHM Clean Water Project is progressing, with Ardurra Engineering serving as the engineering consultant. The engineering agreement has been executed, and supporting documentation was submitted to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) on October 21, 2026. Ardurra has commenced project activities, including site visits to document existing conditions through photographs, video recordings, and other information necessary to support project planning and engineering. Engineering and project coordination activities are ongoing. 3) NF130: 319(h) Grant: Septic to Sewer Project The Town's NF130 Septic-to-Sewer Project is in the preliminary planning and implementation phase. The FDEP- executed grant agreement was received September 2, 2026, and the project kickoff meeting was held October 8, 2026.

The Town has identified potential residential properties for participation, including properties currently paying wastewater availability fees. Upcoming activities include confirming eligible residential connections, notifying property owners of potential grant funding, preparing bid specifications for plumbing and electrical services, and developing agreements authorizing work on private property. The Town must also address applicable system development fees for eligible properties as part of the implementation process. FISCAL IMPACT: Status update purposes only RECOMMENDED MOTION: Not Required ATTACHMENTS: None

Grant Updates: FDEP Starting December 17, 2026, the State of Florida will be transitioning from its legacy financial management system to a new financial management system. As part of this transition, there will be a period where state agency finance and accounting offices will not have access to issue vendor payments. Specifically, over the Christmas and New Year's holidays, and the first full week in January 2027, agencies will not have the ability to issue payments from the State’s financial management system (i.e., the system will be offline). UTILITIES 1. SFR Lake Placid WW280220/SG280221 - Request for loan pay off GRANT CONTACT: Rachel Osborne as interim Grant Coordinator STATUS: LOAN PAYOFF AND CLOSEOUT AMOUNT: TBD As of 10/28/2026: email received stating a payoff quote will be provided as soon as their internal process is complete. Town of Lake Placid is waiting for a payoff quote. As of 10/27/2026: FDEP requested a payoff date to provide a payoff quote. Lake Placid Camp and Conference Center suggested Nov 1st . A reply was sent to Damian Amuso. Town of Lake Placid requested that the earliest payoff date available (Nov 1 or Nov 15) would suffice. Town of Lake Placid is waiting for a payoff quote to coordinate the payoff with LPCCC and for the Town to move forward and close out the loan. 2. SRF Lake Placid DW28020 Lake Placid Camp and Conference Center — Water Lines GRANT CONTACT: Rachel Osborne as interim Grant Coordinator STATUS: AGREEMENT AND EXECUTION AMOUNT: TBD As of 10/27/2026: Spoke with Corbette Alday, and Guardian CRM Inc is waiting for Lake Placid Camp and Conference Center to provide them with bid documents for the drinking water loan. FDEP has requested the bid documents, which include the bid conditions and Davis-Bacon wages. Provided the Town’s current procurement policy. When the policy is

updated, I will forward the updated policy. No other action is needed from the Town of Lake Placid at this time. 3. FDEP Lake Placid - WW280240 - SAHM Clean Water Project GRANT CONTACT: Rachel Osborne as interim Grant Coordinator STATUS: AGREEMENT AND EXECUTION AMOUNT: $2,914,000 In accordance with FDEP Agreement Section 10.08, Special Conditions, Town of Lake Placid submitted all documents to FDEP. The procurement certification (removing Polston, entering Ardurra Engineering, and entering the procurement solicitation/contract date will be submitted no later than 10/30/2026. The town is working closely with Amir Zafar and Mary Gavin on the project. Pennoni Engineering has offered to assist if needed. The contract between Ardurra Engineering Consulting Firm and the Town of Lake Placid was executed. Ardurra Engineering is working on the report. 4. DEP Resilient Florida Grant 26PLN31 GRANT CONTACT: Rachel Osborne as interim Grant Coordinator STATUS: AGREEMENT AND EXECUTION AMOUNT: $182,500 Exhibit A Quarterly Progress Report for Grant 26PLN31, Town of Lake Placid Vulnerability Assessment, covering the July-September 2026 reporting period. Report submitted. Pennoni Engineering accepted the assignment to begin compiling and analyzing existing planning documents, GIS data, flood and stormwater information, and other relevant background materials as outlined in the Grant Work Plan. Once the formal engineering consultant agreement is executed, a project kickoff meeting will be conducted, and Pennoni will begin collection and review of available background data, and coordinate with Town staff regarding existing plans, studies, and relevant project information needed to support grant activities. To not duplicate efforts, the Town will utilize and review the Highlands County Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment completed by CFRPC, which evaluated flood risks to critical facilities, infrastructure, transportation corridors, natural resources, and vulnerable populations under projected 2040 and 2070 conditions. The assessment included asset inventory, flood exposure and sensitivity analyses, stakeholder outreach, and identification of resilience priorities to support future adaptation planning.

Town will utilize and review the Highlands County Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment completed by CFRPC, which evaluated flood risks to critical facilities, infrastructure, transportation corridors, natural resources, and vulnerable populations under projected 2040 and 2070 conditions. The assessment included asset inventory, flood exposure and sensitivity analyses, stakeholder outreach, and identification of resilience priorities to support future adaptation planning. Pennoni Engineering is working on the report. 5. NF130 Grant Agreement 319 EPA-funding eligibility discussion GRANT CONTACT: Rachel Osborne as interim Grant Coordinator STATUS: UNDER CONSIDERATION AMOUNT: $990,000 Mary Gavin entered the application into the Nonpoint Source Portal and increased the funding request from $495,000 to $990,000 and included a match contribution of $26,500 for a salaried employee, consistent with the match structure reflected in the current Nonpoint Source Grant. Construction Management Services will be performed by the Town. The Town will be inspecting each installation of grinder pump system, septic tank collapse, lateral installation, and tap at $ 500.00 per install. There are approximately 66 installations for a total of $15,000.00. Grant Management Services will be a salaried employee at $26,500.00. The project remained in the preliminary planning and agreement-finalization stage. No specific unanticipated delays are confirmed. Bid package development, contractor procurement, project-specific design, and permitting remain outstanding. The DEP-executed agreement was received September 2, 2026, after the reporting period. Town received the DEP-executed grant agreement on September 2, 2026, and participated in the DEP kickoff meeting on October 8, 2026, to review grant requirements and implementation procedures. Lake Placid CDBG GRANT CONTACT: Grant Coordinator to monitor/coordinate with Mary Gavin STATUS: PRE-APPLICATION and CATF DESIGNATION CDBG rules require that residents of low- and moderate-income neighborhoods serve on the CATF. The CATF shall conduct at least one public meeting to discuss the Town’s community and economic development needs. Note that this one meeting is to be held prior to the submission of the CDBG grant application.

There needs to be a total of five residents on the CATF. Three of the members will need to have incomes equal to or less than the amounts shown on the CATF application form for their household size. That is, they need to have moderate incomes. There are no income requirements for the remaining two CATF members. The CATF would need to have one meeting prior to the CDBG grant application deadline. After that, there are no other CDBG requirements for the CATF. The Lake Placid Town Council appoints five CATF members. Once that is done, the Town can schedule a CATF meeting and 1 st public hearing to occur 30 to 45 minutes apart on the same day- and then after the CDBG grant application cycle opens up, a 2nd public hearing & fair housing meeting can be scheduled (both would be at the same meeting). If the Town wants to use CDBG funds to replace a water or sewer line that serves a shopping center, a google map that shows the line and shopping center must be displayed. Item put on November Agenda for Council’s decision.

TOWN OF LAKE PLACID AGENDA ITEM INTRODUCTION MEETING DATE: November 3, 2026 MEETING TYPE: Regional Utility Advisory Commission Regular Meeting AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 5.B. AGENDA TITLE: Tropical Harbor Estates — Proposed Potable Water Service Connection PLACED ON AGENDA BY: Nathan Brewer, Utilities Director STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Representatives of Tropical Harbor have expressed interest in connecting more than 420 residential properties within the mobile home community to the Town of Lake Placid Regional Utility potable water system. Tropical Harbor has retained an engineering firm to design the internal water distribution infrastructure necessary to serve the community. An existing portion of Tropical Harbor, consisting of approximately 20 or more residences, currently receives Town potable water service through a metered connection located at 27 Rickert Drive. This connection is served by an existing 8-inch water main.

The Regional Utility has sufficient water capacity to accommodate the proposed additional connections. This item is presented to inform the Commission of the potential expansion of potable water service to Tropical Harbor. Further coordination and review will be necessary as the project progresses. FISCAL IMPACT: To be determined. Potential fiscal impacts will depend on the final engineering design, connection requirements, applicable utility fees, and any infrastructure improvements necessary to establish service. RECOMMENDED MOTION: No formal action requested. Informational item only. ATTACHMENTS: Tropical Harbor Service Area and Existing Metered Connection.pdf

Diamond Maps — Tropical Harbor Estates Proposed Service Area Circled in Red

Existing Metered Connection Circled in Yellow

TOWN OF LAKE PLACID AGENDA ITEM INTRODUCTION MEETING DATE: November 3, 2026 MEETING TYPE: Regional Utility Advisory Commission Regular Meeting AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 6.A. AGENDA TITLE: Purchase New Water Meters PLACED ON AGENDA BY: Nathan Brewer STATEMENT OF ISSUE: At the October 6, 2026 meeting, the Regional Utility Advisory Commission tabled consideration of the proposed purchase of 525 new water meters from Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, pending clarification of available funding. The proposed purchase, totaling $154,138.85, will support the Town's electronic meter reading system, improve operational efficiency, and enhance water usage monitoring and leak detection capabilities. Although the purchase was not specifically identified as a line item in the FY 2027 adopted budget, sufficient funding is currently available within the Utilities Department's budget under GL Account 401-533-999, Uncategorized Expenses.

FISCAL IMPACT: $154,138.85 Funding Source: GL 401-533-999 — Uncategorized Expenses FY 2027 Available Budget: $520,193.00 Remaining Available Budget After Purchase: $366,054.15 The proposed expenditure was not separately budgeted for water meter replacement but can be accommodated within the available appropriation, subject to applicable purchasing and budgetary requirements. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Motion to recommend that Town Council approve/reject the expenditure of $154,138.85 for the purchase of 525 new water meters from Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, utilizing funds from FY 2027 GL Account 401-533-999, Uncategorized Expenses. ATTACHMENTS: Ferguson Enterprises_Meter Quote.pdf

FEI_WINTER HAVEN,FL WATERWORKS #1588 2439 7TH ST SW WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-1948 Phone: 863-401-2764 Fax: 863-291-4240 Deliver To: From: Tyler Stargel tyler.stargel1@ferguson.com Comments: HOW ARE WE DOING? WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Scan the QR code or use the link below to complete a survey about your bids: https://survey.medallia.com/?bidsorder&fc=44&on=63137 10:02:20 OCT 01 2026 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC #44 Price Quotation Phone: 863-401-2764 Fax: 863-291-4240 Bid No: B610738 Bid Date: 10/01/26 Quoted By: TDS Cust Phone: 863-699-3747 Terms: NET 10TH PROX Customer: TOWN OF LAKE PLACID LAKE PLACID GOVERNMENT CEN 1069 US HIGHWAY 27 LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 Ship To: TOWN OF LAKE PLACID 1069 US HIGHWAY 27 LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 Cust PO#: Job Name: FY27 Meter Spend Page 1 of 2 Item Description Quantity Net Price UM Total IN-TOWN METERS ---- NED2B31RPWG11SG89 5/8X3/4 T10 USG PCRI TTL 500 289.000 EA 144500.00 ---- OUT-OF-TOWN METERS ---- SP-NED2B31RPHG21 5/8X3/4 T10 P/C METER W/ 3/NQL 25 160.000 EA 4000.00 N15374330 CELL MC PIT MIU IA, 3' NQL 25 205.000 EA 5125.00 N13980804 N360 CELL MC 2501-5000 25 12.070 EA 301.75 ---- METER GASKETS ---- PSMCGF 3/4 X 1/8 RUB MTR COUP GSKT 1050 0.202 EA 212.10 Net Total: $154138.85 Tax: $0.00 Freight: $0.00 Total: $154138.85

Page 2 of 2 10:02:20 OCT 01 2026 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC #44 Price Quotation Fax: 863-291-4240 Reference No: B610738 HOW ARE WE DOING? WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Scan the QR code or use the link below to complete a survey about your bids: https://survey.medallia.com/?bidsorder&fc=44&on=63137 Quoted prices are based upon receipt of the total quantity for immediate shipment (48 hours). SHIPMENTS BEYOND 48 HOURS SHALL BE AT THE PRICE IN EFFECT AT TIME OF SHIPMENT UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. QUOTES FOR PRODUCTS SHIPPED FOR RESALE Due to the uncertain impact of potential tariffs, Ferguson's quotation/proposal has not included any provision or contingency for future tariffs or increase of existing tariffs. Ferguson reserves the right to adjust prices to reflect the impact of any new or increased tariffs that affect our costs at the time of shipment. Ferguson will provide notice of any such adjustments along with documentation supporting the changes. CONTRACTOR CUSTOMERS: IF YOU HAVE DBE/MBE/WBE//VBE/SDVBE/SBE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS DIVERSITY GOALS/ REQUIREMENTS ON A FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, PRIVATE SECTOR PROJECT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR BRANCH SALES REPRESENATIVE IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO RECEIVING A QUOTE/ORDER. ARE NOT FIRM UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. https://www.ferguson.com/content/website-info/terms-of-sale LEAD LAW WARNING: It is illegal to install products that are not "lead free" in accordance with US Federal or other applicable law in potable water systems anticipated for human consumption. Products with *NP in the description are NOT lead free and can only be installed in non-potable applications. Buyer is solely responsible for product selection. Seller not responsible for delays, lack of product or increase of pricing due to causes beyond our control, and/or based upon Local, State and Federal laws governing type of products that can be sold or put into commerce. This Quote is offered contingent upon the Buyer's acceptance of Seller's terms and conditions, which are incorporated by reference and found either following this document, or on the web at Govt Buyers: All items are open market unless noted otherwise.

TOWN OF LAKE PLACID AGENDA ITEM INTRODUCTION MEETING DATE: November 3, 2026 MEETING TYPE: LUPRAC AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 6.B. AGENDA TITLE: Approval of Utility Easement Agreement for Lake Blue Drive Right-of-Way Vacation (JD Management & Consulting, LLC) PLACED ON AGENDA BY: Kara Ann Groves, Esq., Office of Town Attorney STATEMENT OF ISSUE JD Management & Consulting, LLC ("Petitioner") has petitioned Highlands County to vacate a portion of the Lake Blue Drive right-of-way in connection with its planned Lake Blue Heights Subdivision. The Town owns and operates an active water main running through the segment to be vacated. Thus, the Town was consulted by Highlands County Engineering to protect its water main. The County required Petitioner to obtain a Letter of No Objection from the Town before approving the ROW vacation. On June 15, 2026, Town counsel issued a conditional Letter of No Objection contingent upon: (1) written surveyor certification that the 10-foot utility easement depicted on the preliminary plat encompasses the actual field location of the water main; and (2) execution and recording of a standalone utility easement agreement prior to or simultaneously with the vacation resolution.

Both conditions are satisfied. Robert J. Breedlove, PSM (Sherco/SGIS Surveying, Inc.) issued a signed and sealed Letter of Certification dated October 28, 2026, certifying that the water main was field-located in June 2026 and that the 10-foot easement strip is sufficient to encompass it. The utility easement agreement is attached hereto for your review and recommended approval. Brandon Roberts for Town Utilities was provided the materials and visited the site. He confirmed the existing, active water main location. He further uncovered an abandoned asbestos cement ("AC") pipe present in the vicinity, fully disconnected from the active distribution system with no intended future use. This is likely the pipe subject of a 1984 easement agreement in public records that is being abandoned and superseded by this new agreement. The abandoned AC pipe cannot be physically removed without potentially significant cost. In-place abandonment is the accepted standard. The Agreement addresses this through specific covenant provisions. Key Terms of Utility Easement Agreement • Grant: Perpetual, non-exclusive 10-foot easement centered on the active water main, running through the Lake Blue Heights lots (Exhibit A). • Non-Disturbance: Grantor may not construct, grade, excavate, or plant woody vegetation within the 10- Foot Utility Easement without prior Town written approval. • Restoration: Town restores surface after its own utility work; Town is not obligated to restore improvements placed in violation of the non- disturbance covenant.

• Relocation: Grantor bears all relocation costs; 60-day notice, Town approval of new location, and revised easement agreement required. • 1984 Easement Release: Agreement supersedes and releases in full the Town's 1984 easement (O.R. Book 207, Pages 229-232), which utilities confirmed covered only this same water main. • Abandoned AC Pipe: Grantor may not disturb the 5-foot buffer around the abandoned pipe, as shown in Exhibit B, without Town prior approval, which will require Grantor to obtain a licensed asbestos contractor, and full regulatory compliance. Town approval will run through a separate agreement dealing with indemnification, costs and cooperation. Remaining Conditions for Approval. The agreement is substantively complete. There is one clerical error in an Exhibit and the second Exhibit needs to be finished by Sherco, as set forth below. The Commission can still recommend approval subject to these items being complete at the time it goes before Council. • Exhibit A. Current Exhibit A incorrectly identifies the easement as "Exclusive" and for the benefit of "Highlands County." Must be corrected to "Non-Exclusive Utility Easement for the Benefit of the Town of Lake Placid" before recordation. • Exhibit B. Breedlove/Sherco SGIS to prepare, sign, and seal a sketch depicting the abandoned AC pipe centerline location and 5-foot buffer zone, to be attached to the Agreement before recordation. Additional Provision for Consideration: Attorneys' Fees Town counsel raises for the Commission consideration whether the Agreement should include a provision requiring Grantor to reimburse the Town's reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in reviewing, negotiating, and drafting this Agreement and the Letter of No Objection. Petitioner did not

retain legal counsel during negotiations, and the Town's legal work was performed solely for the benefit of Petitioner's private development project. Direction is requested on whether to include this provision before the Agreement is finalized. Currently, the Town has spent approximately $3,000.00 in legal fees. Request for Commission Recommendation Town counsel requests that the Commission recommend that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute the Utility Easement Agreement in substantially the form presented, subject to: (1) correction of Exhibit A; (2) attachment of Exhibit B; and (3) the Commission’s direction on the attorneys' fees question. Upon authorization, Town counsel and staff will coordinate recording prior to or simultaneously with the Highlands County vacation resolution. FISCAL IMPACT No direct fiscal impact to the Town. Surveying, recording, and future water main relocation costs are borne by Petitioner. Town legal fees incurred in this matter are subject to Council's direction on the attorneys' fees reimbursement question presented above. RECOMMENDED MOTION Move to recommend that the Mayor to execute the Utility Easement Agreement between the Town of Lake Placid and JD Management & Consulting, LLC in substantially the form presented, subject to: (1) correction of Exhibit A by Breedlove/Sherco SGIS to identify the easement as non- exclusive and for the benefit of the Town of Lake Placid; (2) preparation and attachment of Exhibit B depicting the abandoned asbestos cement pipe location and buffer zone; and (3) inclusion or exclusion of an attorneys' fees reimbursement provision as directed by the Commission; and

to direct Town counsel and staff to coordinate recording in the Official Records of Highlands County, Florida, prior to or simultaneously with the effective date of the County's vacation resolution. ATTACHMENTS • Proposed Utility Easement Agreement between Town of Lake Placid and JD Management & Consulting, LLC (October 2026) • Letter of No Objection dated June 15, 2026 • Letter of Certification from Robert J. Breedlove, PSM, Sherco/SGIS Surveying, Inc., dated October 28, 2026 • Revised Preliminary Plat of Lake Blue Heights (Sherco/SGIS, Revision No. 2, dated 7/6/2026, certified 9/28/2026) • Exhibit A — Legal Description and Sketch of 10’ Utility Easement (Breedlove/Sherco SGIS, dated 9/18/2026)

Prepared by: Clifford R. Rhoades, P.A. 2141 Lakeview Drive Sebring, FL 33870 (863) 385-0346 Recording Area Return to: Clifford R. Rhoades, P.A. C/o Kara Ann Groves, Esq. 2141 Lakeview Drive Sebring, FL 33870 (863) 385-0346 UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT THIS UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT is granted by JD Management & Consulting, LLC, a/k/a JD Management + Consulting, LLC, a Nevada Limited Liability registered as a Foreign Limited Liability Company with the State of Florida, whose address is 360 E. Hibiscus Street, Lake Placid, FL 338520 (“Grantor”), to the Town Of Lake Placid, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida, whose address is 1069 US Highway 27 N, Lake Placid, FL 33852 (“Grantee”), for and in consideration of Ten Dollars, and other good and valuable consideration received by Grantor, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged. Grantor hereby grants to Grantee, its successors and assigns, a perpetual, non-exclusive easement for the existing water main, depicted in the attached Composite Exhibit A, and any replacement or upgraded water main of equal or greater capacity (the “Water Main”), together with the right to use, operate, maintain and repair the underground water main and the right of ingress and egress therefor, on, under and over the real property more particularly described as follows (“Permitted Uses”): See Composite Exhibit “A,” attached hereto (“10-Foot Utility Easement”) Grantor reserves the right to use the surface over the 10-Foot Utility Easement and agrees not to unreasonably interfere with the Grantee’s access and use of the 10-Foot Utility Easement for the Permitted Uses, subject to the requirement that Grantee shall restore the surface of the 10- Foot Utility Easement in the event of any disturbance related to Grantee’s use of the 10-Foot Utility Easement or use by its agents, servants, employees and/or contractors. The Town shall not be obligated to restore any improvements placed within the 10-Foot Utility Easement in violation of this provision or the non-disturbance covenant below. Non-Disturbance Covenant. Grantor covenants and agrees that, with respect to the 10-

Foot Utility Easement, Grantor shall not, without the prior written approval of the Town, which may be governed by a separate written agreement: (a) Construct or place any permanent or temporary structures, buildings, fences, walls, or other improvements within the 10-Foot Utility Easement; (b) Plant trees or woody shrubs within the 10-Foot Utility Easement, as root systems may damage the Water Main; (c) Alter the grade or surface elevation of the 10-Foot Utility Easement in any manner that impedes the Town's access to or operation of the Water Main; or (d) Excavate, drill, or otherwise disturb the subsurface of the 10-Foot Utility Easement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Grantor may use the surface of the 10-Foot Utility Easement for grass, ground cover, non-woody vegetation, paved or unpaved driveways or parking areas, and similar surface uses that do not require subsurface disturbance, provided such uses do not interfere with the Town's access or operations. Relocation. Consistent with the obligations carried forward from the Town's pre-existing 1984 Easement recorded at Official Records Book 207, Pages 229-232, Public Records of Highlands County, Florida, Grantor, its successors, and assigns shall bear all costs of relocating the Water Main if relocation is necessitated by any future development, construction, or use of the Property, subject to the following conditions: (i) Grantor shall provide the Town with not less than sixty (60) days' prior written notice of any proposed relocation, together with a survey prepared by a Florida licensed professional land surveyor depicting the proposed new easement area; (ii) Any proposed new location shall be subject to the Town's prior written approval, not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed, provided the new location provides equivalent utility access and complies with applicable Town and Highlands County utility standards; (iii) All costs of relocation, including design, permitting, materials, labor, and surface restoration, shall be borne entirely by Grantor; and (iv) Upon the Town's written acceptance of the relocated Water Main, the parties shall execute and record a revised easement agreement describing the new easement area, and the original 10-Foot Utility Easement shall be released upon such recordation. Perpetuity. This Easement is perpetual and shall run with the land. The rights, duties, and obligations hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, successors, and assigns. Any deed conveying the Property or any portion thereof shall reference this Agreement by its recording information. 1984 Easement. Upon the recording of this Agreement in the Official Records of Highlands County, Florida, this Agreement shall supersede and replace in its entirety the Town’s pre-existing easement recorded at Official Records Book 207, Pages 229-232, Public Records of Highlands County, Florida (the “1984 Easement”), which the parties acknowledge covered the same Water Main infrastructure now addressed by this Agreement. The Town hereby agrees to execute and deliver a separate release of the 1984 Easement, in recordable form, concurrently with the recording of this Agreement. All rights of the Town with respect to the Water Main and 10-

Foot Utility Easement shall thereafter be governed solely by this Agreement. Abandoned Asbestos Cement Pipe. The parties acknowledge that, in addition to the Water Main addressed by this Agreement, an abandoned asbestos cement (“AC”) pipe is known to be present within or in the vicinity of the 10-Foot Utility Easement (the “Abandoned Pipe”). The Town of Lake Placid’s utilities department has confirmed that the Abandoned Pipe is fully disconnected from the Town’s active distribution system and has no intended future use. The parties further agree as follows with respect to the Abandoned Pipe: (i) The Abandoned Pipe shall remain in place undisturbed. Its location and depth shall be depicted on the final survey to be prepared by Sherco/SGIS Surveying and submitted to Highlands County in connection with the final plat of Lake Blue Heights Subdivision. (ii) Grantor, its successors, assigns, contractors, and invitees shall not excavate, drill, grade, or otherwise disturb the area within five (5) feet of the known location of the Abandoned Pipe without the Town’s prior written approval, which shall not be given without proof of Grantor retaining a licensed asbestos abatement contractor and complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing asbestos-containing materials. Such approval may be governed by a separate written agreement. Recording. This Agreement shall be recorded in the Official Records of Highlands County, Florida, prior to or simultaneously with the effective date of any Board of County Commissioners resolution vacating the Lake Blue Drive right-of-way. Grantor shall bear the cost of recording. Binding Effect. The easement herein granted shall run with the title to (i) the real property owned by Grantor as of the date hereof, and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. Amendment. This Agreement may not be terminated, modified or amended except by an instrument in writing signed by each of the parties. DATED this _____ day of ___________, 2026. [Signatures on Following Page]

___________________________________________ Witness Signature Witness Printed Name:_________________________ Address: ____________________________________ ___________________________________________ Witness Signature Witness Printed Name:_________________________ Address: ____________________________________ ____________________________________ JD Management & Consulting, LLC Name: _____________________________________ Title: _____________________________________ _ Date: ____________________________________ STATE OF _____________________ COUNTY OF ___________________ The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of ☐ physical presence or ☐ online notarization before me this ____ day of _________________________, 2026 by _______________________________, who ☐ is personally known to me or ☐ has produced ______________________ as identification. ____________________________________ Notary Public (Seal) My commission expires: ACCEPTED AND AGREED BY GRANTEE: TOWN OF LAKE PLACID, a Florida municipal corporation By: ___________________________________________ Name: _________________________________________ Title: __________________________________________ Date: __________________________________________ Attest: ________________________________________ Town Clerk STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF HIGHLANDS The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of ☐ physical presence or ☐ online notarization, this ___ day of _____________, 2026, by _________________________, as _________________________ of the Town of Lake Placid, a Florida municipal corporation, who ☐ is personally known to me or ☐ has produced _________________________ as identification.

____________________________________ Notary Public, State of Florida My commission expires: ________________

Composite Exhibit “A”

Exhibit “B”

Kara Groves <kgroves@groveslaw.ag> Letter of No Objection – Petition to Vacate Portion of Lake Blue Drive Right-of-Way Kara Groves <kgroves@groveslaw.ag> Mon, Jun 15, 2026 at 8:57 PM To: Joseph DeFronzo <josephdefronzo@gmail.com> Cc: Dana Riddell <townplanner@mylakeplacid.org>, Leigh Anne Bemis <compliance@mylakeplacid.org>, Michael Durham <michael@durhamfloridalaw.com>, Jeff Kennedy <jrkennedymailbox@gmail.com>, Brandon Roberts <inspections@lpru.org>, Sherco Surveyor <robert@shercosurveying.com> Good Evening Mr. DeFronzo, In the interest of time, I have made this No Objection letter an email. If the County needs formal letterhead from the Town Attorney office, please advise. I'm glad to hear that you were able to get in touch with Leigh Anne. I hope things go smoothly from here. Dear Highlands County Board of County Commissioners, This office serves as counsel to the Town of Lake Placid, Florida (“Town”), in connection with the above-referenced petition submitted by JD Management & Consulting, LLC (“Petitioner”) to vacate a portion of the Lake Blue Drive right-of-way in Highlands County. On behalf of the Town, I write to advise that the Town does not object to the proposed vacation, subject to the conditions set forth below. Due to a water main running through a segment of the Lake Blue Drive right-of-way that is the subject of this vacation petition, the Town must confirm the exact location of the water main in relation to the proposed easement and ultimately execute an easement agreement. Thus, the Town's no objection is expressly conditioned upon the satisfaction of each of the following requirements prior to or contemporaneous with the effective date of any resolution vacating the right-of-way: 1. Surveyor Certification Regarding Water Main and Easement Locations. Petitioner's surveyor shall provide the Town with a written certification confirming: (a) the depiction of the water main on the plat reflects the actual field location of the Town's existing water main; and (b) the depiction of the proposed utility easement on the plat reflects easement lines sufficient to encompass the existing water main. If the surveyor is unable to provide either certification, Petitioner shall, at Petitioner's expense, cause Sherco/SGIS Surveying, Inc. to prepare and deliver to the Town a survey certified to the Town showing the actual water main location and an existing 1984 easement boundaries, prior to issuance of this no-objection letter becoming unconditional. 2. Execution and Recording of a Standalone Utility Easement Agreement. Petitioner shall execute and record in the Official Records of Highlands County, Florida, a standalone Utility Easement Agreement in a form acceptable to the Town, which shall: (a) grant to the Town a permanent, non-exclusive easement of not less than ten (10) feet in width, centered on the existing water main, running the full length of the water main through the proposed lots, as depicted on the Preliminary Plat of Lake Blue Heights; (b) provide that Petitioner, its successors, and assigns shall bear all costs of relocating the water main if relocation is necessitated by any future development, construction, or use of the property, consistent with the obligations carried forward from the Town's pre- existing 1984 easement; (c) include a non-disturbance covenant prohibiting any grading, construction, or placement of structures, fences, walls, or permanent improvements within the easement area without prior written approval from the Town; and (d) be executed and recorded before or simultaneously with the effective date of any Board resolution vacating the right-of-way. 3. Consistency with Preliminary Plat of Lake Blue Heights. The vacation of the right-of-way shall be consistent in all respects with the Preliminary Plat of Lake Blue Heights as prepared by Sherco/SGIS Surveying, Inc. (dated March 11, 2026, Job No. HI00405904). Any material revisions to the plat that alter the location or width of the proposed utility easement shall be submitted to the Town for review prior to this no-objection letter being deemed effective. Nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of any other applicable requirements under the Town's codes, the Highlands County Land Development Regulations, or state law, nor as an approval of the Petitioner's proposed development by the Town. Please do not hesitate to contact this office should the Board, its staff, or Highlands County Engineering require any additional information or clarification.

Sincerely, Kara Kara Ann Groves Attorney p: 352.887.9562 a: Mount Dora, FL 32757 This email and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, dissemination, distribution, or use of any of the information contained in or attached to this transmission is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender by reply email or by telephone at the number above and destroy the original transmission and its attachments without reading or saving them in any manner. To comply with certain U.S. Treasury regulations, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this e-mail, including attachments, is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any person for the purpose of avoiding any penalties that may be imposed by the Internal Revenue Service. On Mon, Jun 15, 2026 at 12:46 PM Joseph DeFronzo <josephdefronzo@gmail.com> wrote: Good Afternoon Kara, I hope you enjoyed your short vacation. I stopped by the Town offices on Friday but Legh Anne was not available. However, I spoke with her today and we are attempting to coordinate with the utilities crew and Sherco/SGIS to schedule the subsurface investigation work. The survey field crew is on standby for tomorrow or Wednesday. We really appreciate her assistance with that. We're hoping and optimistic that it can be completed this week. We also appreciate your assistance with the letter of no objection. Please confirm at your earliest convenience if we will be receiving the letter either today or early this week. Kind Regards, Joseph L DeFronzo II JD Management & Consulting, LLC 360 E Hibiscus Street Lake Placid, FL 33852 (772) 631-4294 josephdefronzo@gmail.com On Thu, Jun 11, 2026 at 7:38 PM Kara Groves <kgroves@groveslaw.ag> wrote: Good Evening Joseph,

October 28, 2026 Town of Lake Placid, FL Highlands County Engineering Department RE: Letter of Certification for Public Water Main Crossing through Lake Blue Heights Subdivision Located in Sect 30, TSP 36 S, RGE 30 E, Highlands County, Florida To All Concerned; In Late June of 2026, Sherco SGIS Surveying did locate an uncovered Water Main identified by the Town of Lake Placid as their 8” Water Main installed through Bullard Subdivision and Lake Blue Estates. This Watermain was not located within the Platted Easement nor was it the watermain depicted in the AsBuilt Drawings available for this section of the Lake Blue Neighborhood. As the Town of Lake Placid utility department uncovered and identified their 8” C-900 PVC watermain, my fieldcrew took shots both on top of the uncovered fittings and on top of the pipe being identified. We then drafted a 10 foot Easement, centered along the 8” Watermain through the section being developed by JD Management and Consulting LLC and identified as Lake Blue Heights Subdivision on the Preliminary Plat prepared by Sherco SGIS Surveying on 7/06/2026 and Certified on 9/28/2026 by Robert J Breedlove, PSM. I therefore certify to the following: a. The depiction of the watermain on the plat reflects the actual field location of the Town’s existing water main as located by Sherco SGIS on 7/06/2026. b. The depiction of the proposed 10’ utility easement on the plat reflects easement lines sufficient to encompass the existing watermain as thusly located. I offer this Letter of Certification for assurance to the Town of Lake Placid and Highlands County Engineering Department for their use in protecting their Utility Infrastructure and maintaining the Watermain in the future. Sincerely; Robert J Breedlove, PSM Florida Professional Surveyor and Mapper LS 7040

ADJACENT RESIDENCE (#106) ADJACENT RESIDENCE (#114) ADJACENT SHED C A. C. L. R / W L C L 25' SETBACK 7.5' SETBACK 7.5' SETBACK 7.5' SETBACK 7.5' SETBACK 25' SETBACK PROPOSED 15' UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENT 8.30' 11.42' EXISTING WELL TO REMAIN FEMA FLOOD ZONE LINE, AS SCALED FROM FEMA FIRM #12055C0378C DATED:11/18/2015 N.E. COR. E 1/2, S.E 1/4, S.W. 1/4, SEC. 30-36-30 (PER P.B. 12 - PG, 9) 20' UTILITY EASEMENT PER P.B. 12 - PG 9 BULLARD SUBDIVISION PROPOSED 10' UTILITY EASEMENT PER SKETCH AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION DATE 07-06-2026 PREPARED FOR THE TOWN OF LAKE PLACID, BASED UPON THE AS-BUILT LOCATION OF THE EXISTING WATER MAIN. 10' UTILITY EASEMENT S52°10'16"E 159.78' N38°09'08"E 86.06'N37°52'39"E 107.96' N47°42'25"W 330.32' 330.12' S32°38'59"E 215.87' S54°41'19"W 99.84' FOUND 1/2" IRON PIPE FOUND 1/2" IRON PIPE FOUND 5/8" IRC (LB 5402) FOUND 1/2" IRON PIPE FOUND 3/4" IRON PIPE FOUND 1/2" IRON PIPE ADJACENT RESIDENCE (#741) L A G R O W R O A D (66' R/W 20' ASPHALT) N LAKEVIEW ROAD (R/W & ASPHALT VARIES) LAKE BLUE DRIVE FOUND 1/2" IRON PIPE LOT 1 21,817' SQ FT 0.50 ACRES PROPOSED 15' UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENT L1 L2 Lot 3 BLOCK 11 LAKE BLUE ESTATES (P.B. 4, PG 59) EXISTING LAND USE: SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING: R-1A NORTHERLY PORTION OF LOT 21 BLOCK 10 LAKE BLUE ESTATES (P.B. 4, PG 59) EXISTING LAND USE: SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING: R-1A SITE TBM #1 ELEV. = 104.42' Edge of Water Meets wood Deck 2/09/2026 Lot 4BLOCK 11 LAKE BLUE ESTATES (P.B. 4, PG 59) EXISTING LAND USE: SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING: R-1A PROPOSED 15' UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENT LOT 2 33,571' SQ FT 0.77 ACRES N38°09'08"E 80.00'N37°52'39"E 114.02' S52°10'16"E 124.69' S05°52'45"W 134.71' S47°42'51"E 138.09' S54°41'19"W 84.49' L3 CONC. APRON Lot 1 BULLARD SUBDIVISION (PB 12, PG 9) EXISTING LAND USE: SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING: R-1A 108 LAGROW ROAD, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 745 LAKE BLUE DRIVE, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 LIMIT OF PLAT LIMIT OF PLAT LIMIT OF PLAT LIMIT OF PLA