Meeting of the Districts - Jul 15, 2025 (Agenda)

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 2. PRESENTATIONS: 3. PUBLIC COMMENT 4. CONSENT AGENDA 4.A Request adoption of Resolution 24-25-118 for Budget Amendment 24-25-092 to appropriate Fund Balance and transfer available budget for Contractual Labor for maintenance and road improvements. 4.B Request approval of the June 3, 2025 Meeting of the Special Districts. MEETING OF THE DISTRICTS Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:30 AM 600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870 DISTRICTS LIST AVON PARK ESTATES S. B D. ORANGE VILLA MOBILE HOME ESTATES S. B. D. HIGHLANDS PARK ESTATES S. B. D. PLACID LAKES S.B.D. HIGHWAY PARK S. B. D. RED HILL FARMS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAKE HAVEN ESTATES S. B. D. SEBRING ACRES S. B. D. ORANGE BLOSSOM ESTATES S. B. D. SEBRING COUNTRY ESTATES S. B. D. ORANGE BLOSSOM UNIT 12 S. B. D. SEBRING HILLS S. B. D. COUNTYWIDE FIRE DISTRICT THUNDERBIRD ROAD WASTEWATER S. B. D. ISTOKPOGA MARSH WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT SUN ‘N LAKES OF LAKE PLACID RECREATION DISTRICT OAK MANOR AVENUE ROAD PAVING MUNICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT DISTRICT Rosa Morales, Budget Analyst II/NAV The fiscal impact is an increase to Fund 119 (Red Hill Farm Improvement Dist.) in the amount of $182,432.10 which is being appropriated in cost center 7977 (Red Hill Farm Impr. Dist), account 54600 (Repair & Maintenance). In addition, $8,180.00 is being realigned from account 53400 (Contractual Labor) to account 54600 for a total amount of $190,612.10 available in account 54600. 24-25-092 Red Hill Farm Road Improvements (BA).pdf 24-25-092R Red Hill Farm Road Improvements (Resolution).pdf Statement of Issue.pdf

5. PUBLIC HEARING 5.A Public hearing to consider proposed Preliminary Resolution 24-25-120 pertaining to the re-imposition of Chapter 9, Article XXVI (26), Sun 'N Lakes of Lake Placid Recreation District special assessment. 5.B Public hearing to consider Resolution No. 24-25-124 pertaining to the re-imposition of Chapter 9, Article VII (7), Placid Lakes Special Benefit District special assessment. 6. ACTION AGENDA 7. ADJOURN 060325SPC.pdf Rosa Morales, Budget Analyst II/NAV Tanya Cannady, Business Services Director The fiscal impact will be an increase to Fund 128 (Sun 'N Lakes of Lake Placid Recreation District) of approximately $105,336 annually as the previous assessment collection was $245,451 and will now be approximately $350,787 if assessment is set at the requested rate of $50 for FY 2025-26. SNL Final Tear Sheet - Affidavi.pdf Statement of Issue.pdf SNL Final Resolution 24-25-120.pdf Rosa Morales, Budget Analyst II / NAV Tanya Cannady, Business Services Director The fiscal impact will be an increase to Fund 107 (Placid Lakes Special Benefit District) of approximately $81,538 annually as the previous assessment collection was $325,774 and will now be approximately $407,312 if assessment is set at the requested rate of $50 for FY 2025-26. PL Final Tear Sheet - Affidavit.pdf Statement of Issue.pdf PL Final Resolution 24-25-124.SGS.pdf ADJOURN Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by this Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, in public hearing or meeting is hereby advised that he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record will include the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. The Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual’s disability status. This non-discrimination policy involves every aspect of the Board's functions, including one's access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. "Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans With Disabilities Act or Section 286.26 Florida Statutes should contact Human Resources, ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6509 (voice), or via Florida Rely Service 711, or by e-mail: hrmanager@highlandsfl.gov." Requests for CART or interpreter services should be made as soon as possible but no less than 48 hours in advance to permit coordination of the service.

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