SEAGROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT

ST. LUCIE COUNTY REGULAR BOARD MEETING JUNE 26, 2026
2:00 P.M.

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AGENDA SEAGROVE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Special District Services, Inc.
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REGULAR BOARD MEETING
June 26, 2026
6:00 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
January 30, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes…	Page 2
Old Business
New Business
Consider Resolution No. 2026-03 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Proposed Budget.	Page 5
2026 Legislative Memo…	Page 12
Administrative and Operational Matters
Board Members & Staff Closing Comments
Adjourn

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SEAGROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 30, 2026

CALL TO ORDER
District Manager Frank Sakuma called the Regular Board Meeting of the Seagrove Community Development District (the “District”) to order at 2:11 p.m. at 10521 SW Village Center Dr, Ste 203, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34987.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION
Mr. Sakuma presented proof of publication confirming that the Notice of the Regular Meeting had been published in the St. Lucie News Tribune on October 17, 2025, as part of the District’s Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Meeting Schedule, as legally required.

ESTABLISH QUORUM
A quorum was established with the presence of the following Board Members:

Chairman: Gregory Pettibon (Present)
Supervisor: April Parker (Present)
Supervisor: Jared Shaver (Present) Also in attendance were:
District Manager: Frank Sakuma, Special District Services, Inc.
District Manager: Stephanie Brown, Special District Services, Inc.
District Counsel: Ginger E. Wald (via phone), Billing, Cochran
District Engineer: Tim Foster (via phone), Caufield & Wheeler
ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF CHRIS CUTLER
A motion was made by Mr. Pettibon, seconded by Mr. Shaver accepting the resignation of Chris Cutler. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Pettibon nominated Bojana Brown to the vacant Board seat.

A motion was made by Mr. Shaver, seconded by Ms. Parker appointing Ms. Brown to the Seagrove Community Development District Board of Supervisors. The motion passed unanimously.

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 public comments.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. May 30, 2025, Regular Board Meeting & Public Hearing Minutes

A motion was made by Mr. Pettibon, seconded by Mr. Shaver approving the May 30, 2025, Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing minutes, as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS
There were no Old Business items to discuss.

NEW BUSINESS

Consider Resolution No. 2026-01 Adopting a Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Amended Budget
Resolution No. 2026-01 was presented, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE SEAGROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED FINAL FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET (“AMENDED BUDGET”), PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 189, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A motion was made by Mr. Pettibon, seconded by Mr. Shaver adopting Resolution No. 2026-01, Adopting an Amended Final Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget, as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Consider Resolution No. 2026-02 Goals and Objectives Annual Report

Resolution No. 2026-02 was presented, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-02

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

A motion was made by Mr. Pettibon, seconded by Mr. Shaver adopting Resolution 2026-02 Adopting an Annual Report of Goals, Objectives, and Performance Measures and Standards, as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Wald advised that the Board needed to adopt goals, objectives, and performance measures and standards for the current fiscal year.

A motion was made by Mr. Pettibon, seconded by Mr. Shaver adopting the annual goals, objectives, and performance measures and standards from the previous fiscal year for fiscal year 2025-2026. The motion passed unanimously.

Discussion of Pending WAWA Construction

After Board discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Pettibon, seconded by Mr. Shaver authorizing the Chair/Vice Chair to execute the WAWA Easement Agreement upon review by the District Engineer and District Counsel. The motion passed unanimously.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Mr. Sakuma reminded the Board that the Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests must be submitted by July 1, 2026.
BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
There were no additional comments from Board Members or staff.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to address, the Regular Board Meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m. by Chairman Pettibon. There were no objections.

Secretary	Chairperson

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE SEAGROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPROVING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Seagrove Community Development District (“District”) is required by Chapter 190.008, Florida Statutes, to approve a Proposed Budget for each fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, the District Manager prepared a Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Proposed Budget and submitted the Proposed Budget to the Board prior to June 15, 2026; and

WHEREAS, the Proposed Budget including the Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 previously prepared and is considered by the Board.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE SEAGROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT THAT:

Section 1.  The Proposed Budget including the Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is approved and adopted.
Section 2.  A Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for 	, 2026 at 	a.m./p.m. in the Special District Services, Inc., Tradition Management Offices, 10521 SW Village Center Drive, Suite 203, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987, for the purpose of receiving public comments on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget.

PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 26th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:	SEAGROVE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

By:			By:		 Secretary/Assistant Secretary			Chairman/Vice Chairman

Seagrove
Community Development District

Proposed Budget For Fiscal Year 2026/2027
October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027

CONTENTS

PROPOSED BUDGET

DETAILED PROPOSED BUDGET

DETAILED PROPOSED DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET

ASSESSMENT COMPARISON

PROPOSED BUDGET
SEAGROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
OCTOBER 1, 2026 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2027

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
BUDGET	
O&M Assessments	104,511	
Developer Contribution - O&M	0	
Developer Contribution - Debt	0	
Debt Assessments	1,105,407	
Interest Income	780	
TOTAL REVENUES	$	1,210,698	
		
EXPENDITURES		
Administrative Expenditures		
Supervisor Fees	0	
Management	38,040	
Legal	13,000	
Assessment Roll	7,500	
Audit Fees	4,700	
Arbitrage Rebate Fee	650	
Insurance	6,100	
Legal Advertisements	1,750	
Miscellaneous	700	
Postage	200	
Office Supplies	500	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	
Trustee Fees	4,500	
Dissemination Services	2,500	
Continuing Disclosure Fee	500	
Total Administrative Expenditures	$	80,815	
		
Maintenance Expenditures		
Engineering/Inspections	3,000	
Miscellaneous Maintenance	500	
Total Maintenance Expenditures	$	3,500	
		
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	84,315	
		
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	1,126,383	
		
Bond Payments	(1,039,083)	
		
BALANCE	$	87,300	
		
County Property Appraiser Fee	(23,724)	
County Tax Collector Fee	(23,724)	
Discounts For Early Payments	(47,447)	
		
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(7,595)	
		
Carryover From Prior Year	7,595	
		
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	-	

DETAILED PROPOSED BUDGET
SEAGROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
OCTOBER 1, 2026 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2027

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
ACTUAL	
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
BUDGET	
FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
BUDGET	

COMMENTS	
O&M Assessments	0	104,563	104,511	Expenditures Less Interest/.94	
Developer Contribution - O&M	68,683	0	0		
Developer Contribution - Debt	647,073	0	0		
Debt Assessments	0	1,105,407	1,105,407	Bond Payments/.94	
Interest Income	1,509	480	780	Projected At $65 Per Month	
TOTAL REVENUES	$	717,265	$	1,210,450	$	1,210,698		
					
EXPENDITURES					
Administrative Expenditures					
Supervisor Fees	0	0	0		
Management	36,000	37,044	38,040	CPI Adjustment	
Legal	8,736	25,000	13,000	FY 25/26 Expenditure Through Jan 2025 Was $3,677	
Assessment Roll	7,500	7,500	7,500	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Audit Fees	4,400	4,600	4,700	Accepted Amount For 2025/2026 Audit	
Arbitrage Rebate Fee	650	650	650	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Insurance	5,200	5,700	6,100	FY 24/25 Expenditure Was $5,512	
Legal Advertisements	565	3,000	1,750	$1,250 Decrease From 2025/2026 Budget	
Miscellaneous	20	1,400	700	$700 Decrease From 2025/2026 Budget	
Postage	128	200	200	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Office Supplies	222	1,500	500	$1,000 Decrease From 2025/2026 Budget	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	175	175	Annual Fee Due Department Of Economic Opportunity	
Trustee Fees	4,246	4,500	4,500	Will Commence In Fiscal Year Following Issuing Of Bond	
Dissemination Services	0	2,500	2,500	Required By Bond Underwriter	
Continuing Disclosure Fee	500	1,000	500	$500 Decrease From 2025/2026 Budget	
Total Administrative Expenditures	$	68,342	$	94,769	$	80,815		
					
Maintenance Expenditures					
Engineering/Inspections	1,855	2,000	3,000	$1,000 Increase From 2025/2026 Budget	
Miscellaneous Maintenance	0	2,000	500	$1,500 Decrease From 2025/2026 Budget	
Total Maintenance Expenditures	$	1,855	$	4,000	$	3,500		
					
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	70,197	$	98,769	$	84,315		
					
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	647,068	$	1,111,681	$	1,126,383		
					
Bond Payments	(647,073)	(1,039,083)	(1,039,083)	2027 Principal & Interest Payments	
					
BALANCE	$	(5)	$	72,598	$	87,300		
					
County Property Appraiser Fee	0	0	(23,724)	Two Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
County Tax Collector Fee	0	(24,199)	(23,724)	Two Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
Discounts For Early Payments	0	(48,399)	(47,447)	Four Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
					
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(5)	$	-	$	(7,595)		
					
Carryover From Prior Year	0	0	7,595	Carryover From Prior Year	
					
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(5)	$	-	$	-		

DETAILED PROPOSED DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET
SEAGROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
OCTOBER 1, 2026 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2027

REVENUES	

FISCAL YEAR

2024/2025

ACTUAL	

FISCAL YEAR

2025/2026

BUDGET	

FISCAL YEAR

2026/2027

BUDGET	

COMMENTS	

Interest Income	

27,552	

2,000	

2,000	

Projected Interest For 2026/2027	

Developer Contribution	

647,073	

0	

0		

NAV Tax Collection	

0	

1,039,083	

1,039,083	

Maximum Debt Service Collection	

Total Revenues	

$	674,625	

$	1,041,083	

$	1,041,083		

EXPENDITURES					

Principal Payments	

250,000	

260,000	

270,000	

Principal Payment Due In 2027	

Interest Payments	

650,558	

777,751	

766,489	

Interest Payments Due In 2027	

Transfer To Construction Fund	

22,797	

1,500	

1,500		

Bond Redemption	

0	

1,832	

3,094	

Estimated Excess Debt Collections	

Total Expenditures	

$	923,355	

$	1,041,083	

$	1,041,083		

Excess/ (Shortfall)	

$	(248,730)	

$	-	

$	-		

Notes
Capitalized Interest Was Set-Up Through December 2024.

Series 2024 Bond Information

Original Par Amount =	$16,000,000	Annual Principal Payments Due =	June 15th	
Interest Rate =	4.25% - 5.20%	Annual Interest Payments Due =	June 15th & December 15th	
Issue Date =	August 2024			
Maturity Date =

Par Amount As Of 1/1/26 =	June 2054

$15,750,000			

III

Seagrove Community Development District Assessment Comparison

	Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year		Fiscal Year	
	2024/2025	2025/2026		2026/2027	
	Assessment	Assessment		Projected Assessment	
	Before Discount*	Before Discount*		Before Discount*	

O & M Assessment For Townhomes	
$	-	
$	159.64	
$	
159.57	
Debt Assessment For Townhomes	 $	-		 $	1,542.55	$	1,542.55	
Total	$	-	$	1,702.19	$	1,702.12	

O & M Assessment For Single Familys 40'	
$	-	
$	159.64	
$	
159.57	
Debt Assessment For Single Family's 40'	 $	-		 $	1,648.94	$	1,648.94	
Total	$	-	$	1,808.58	$	1,808.51	

O & M Assessment For Single Familys 50'	
$	-	
$	159.64	
$	
159.57	
Debt Assessment For Single Family's 50'	 $	-		 $	1,861.70	$	1,861.70	
Total	$	-	$	2,021.34	$	2,021.27	

* Assessments Include the Following :	 4% Discount for Early Payments
1% County Tax Collector Fee
1% County Property Appraiser Fee

 Community Information:	

Townhomes	306	
Single Family's 40'	74	
Single Family's 50'	275	
Total Units	655	

MEMORANDUM
TO:	District Manager

FROM:	Billing Cochran, P.A. District Counsel

DATE:	June 11, 2026

RE:	2026 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 [TBD], Laws of Florida (HB 0145). This legislation amends the sovereign‑immunity statute to raise liability caps and change tort‑claim procedures for government entities. The bill revises Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, increasing the statutory limits on damages recoverable against the state and its agencies/subdivisions (including special districts). For causes of action accruing on or after October 1, 2026, the liability caps increase from $200,000 to $350,000 per person and from $300,000 to $500,000 per incident. The bill also authorizes state agencies and subdivisions to settle claims or judgments in excess of those caps, up to available insurance limits, without requiring a legislative claims bill.

The bill authorizes a state subdivision (e.g. counties, municipalities, special districts including CDDs) to settle a claim or judgment in excess of the statutory cap without requiring a separate legislative claim bill, so long as settlement is within insurance coverage limits. The bill prohibits any insurance policy issued on or after October 1, 2026, from conditioning liability coverage or payment on the later enactment of a legislative claim bill.

In addition, the bill shortens the pre-suit notice period by requiring claimants to present a claim to the appropriate agency within 18 months after accrual of the claim, rather than the current three-year period. It also revises the statute of limitations by requiring most negligence actions against governmental entities to be filed within two (2) years, while maintaining existing limitations periods for medical malpractice, wrongful death, and contribution claims. The bill also reduces the time for an agency or the Department of Financial Services to make a final disposition of a claim before it is deemed denied, from six (6) months to four (4) months.

This law applies directly to CDDs because CDDs are among the “subdivisions” of state government covered by section 768.28, Florida Statutes. As such CDDs may now be subject to higher damage awards for tort claims.

Chapter [TBD], Laws of Florida (HB 273). This legislation revises Florida law governing state financial assistance and rural economic development programs to include certain

special districts and improve payment processing for eligible rural entities. The bill amends Section 215.971, Florida Statutes to allow state agencies, under certain conditions, to directly facilitate or expedite payment of invoices for counties, municipalities, and qualifying special districts, particularly those located in rural areas or designated rural areas of opportunity. It authorizes agencies to structure agreements so that eligible rural governments and certain special districts, especially those providing water and wastewater services, receive faster payment processing for verified, completed work. The intent is to reduce financial strain and cash flow challenges that rural entities often face when administering state-funded projects, while preserving existing legal and regulatory requirements. The legislation also amends Section 288.0656, Florida Statutes to expand the definition of “rural community” to explicitly include independent special districts that provide water and wastewater services within rural areas of opportunity. This expansion makes those districts eligible for rural economic development support programs and related state assistance. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

This legislation applies CDDs in a limited and conditional way, depending on the type of CDD and the services it provides. CDDs that are involved in state-funded infrastructure projects, such as water, wastewater, drainage, or utility improvements, may benefit from the amendment to Section 215.971, Florida Statutes. If a CDD is acting as a recipient or sub recipient of state financial assistance, the law allows state agencies to structure agreements so that invoices can be processed and paid more quickly for verified work. This can improve cash flow for CDDs building infrastructure, particularly smaller or rural CDDs that rely on this type of reimbursement funding. Second, the bill’s expansion of the definition of “rural community” under Section 288.0656, Florida Statutes generally does not directly include most CDDs, because eligibility is tied primarily to counties, municipalities, and independent special districts providing water and wastewater services in rural areas of opportunity. A typical CDD would only benefit if it meets those narrow conditions, meaning it operates in a qualifying rural area and functions in a way that aligns with the statutory definition (or is structured similarly to an independent utility-focused district).

Chapter [TBD], Laws of Florida (HB 0655). This legislation creates a new exemption under Florida law (Section 70.90, Florida Statutes) that allows agencies to hold closed attorney-client meetings during the 90-day notice period for claims brought under the Bert J. Harris, Jr., Private Property Rights Protection Act. These closed meetings are limited to discussions between the agency and its attorney for purposes of settlement strategy or negotiation of private property rights claims. While the meetings are exempt from Florida’s Sunshine Law, they must still be recorded by a certified court reporter, fully transcribed, and later released as a public record once the claim is resolved or the statute of limitations expires if no settlement or litigation occurs.

The law also creates a temporary public records exemption for the transcripts, recordings, minutes, and related materials generated during these closed sessions, ensuring confidentiality during active negotiations. However, this exemption is not permanent; it is subject to future legislative review and sunsets in 2031 unless reenacted. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

The law allows a CDD Board of Supervisors to hold closed attorney-client sessions when the CDD is facing a pre-suit claim under the Bert J. Harris, Jr., Private Property Rights Protection Act regarding topics such as land use impacts, infrastructure construction, easement disputes, and development-related claims that can trigger property rights assertions under the Bert Harris Act.

During these closed sessions, the CDD can privately discuss settlement strategy with its attorney without public disclosure of sensitive legal positions. However, the exemption is narrow and procedural. The CDD must still provide public notice of the meeting, the session must begin and end in an open meeting, and a certified court reporter must record everything discussed. Although the discussion is confidential at the time, the transcript becomes a public record once the claim is resolved or the statutory timeframe expires if no settlement or lawsuit is filed.

Chapter 2026-115, Laws of Florida (HB 1085). This legislation creates the Local Government Cybersecurity Protection Program within the Florida Digital Service to assist local governments in strengthening cybersecurity defenses, particularly against threats such as ransomware. It establishes a statewide grant and procurement program that allows eligible local governments to access cybersecurity-related information technology commodities and services through contracts managed by the Florida Digital Service, with a preference for fiscally constrained counties. The program also requires data-sharing agreements between the state and participating local governments to support threat detection, prevention, and incident response.

Local governments may either apply for grants or independently purchase cybersecurity services through state-negotiated contracts, though the local government remains responsible for any associated costs. The law further requires annual reporting to the Governor and Legislature on program participation, funding, and outcomes, ensuring oversight and transparency. The program is set to operate through 2031 unless reenacted. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

This law applies to CDDs because CDDs are local governments for many operational purposes, including infrastructure, procurement, and administrative functions, and therefore fall within the category of eligible participants under the Local Government Cybersecurity Protection Program. CDDs would be able to access state-negotiated cybersecurity contracts and services through the Florida Digital Service to improve protection of district systems. Even if a CDD does not apply for a cybersecurity grant, it may still purchase cybersecurity commodities and services through the state contracts, which could help reduce costs and improve security standards. However, participation is optional rather than mandatory, and CDDs remain responsible for all costs associated with any purchases or services obtained under the program.

Chapter [TBD], Laws of Florida (SB 1180). This legislation makes several targeted but significant changes to the law governing CDDs under Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, with the most important impact being the creation of a formal recall process for elected board members. The bill’s primary feature is the creation of a new statutory section establishing a detailed procedure that allows qualified electors within a CDD to remove elected members of the board of supervisors through a recall process. The law limits recall to specific grounds such as malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty, incompetence, drunkenness, permanent inability to perform duties, or conviction of certain felonies. It sets out a structured, multi-step process that begins with a petition signed by at least 10 percent of eligible voters, followed by verification of signatures, the preparation of a formal record of recall proceedings, and then a second petition requiring 15 percent of electors to trigger a recall referendum. If the referendum proceeds, a majority vote determines whether the board member is removed from office, and any resulting vacancy is filled according to existing statutory procedures. The legislation also imposes campaign finance requirements on recall efforts, establishes timelines, governs petition form and verification, allows limited

withdrawal of signatures, and creates penalties for fraud or misconduct in the petition process. In addition to the recall framework, the bill clarifies that CDD board members elected by residents are subject to recall, aligning CDD governance more closely with other forms of local government accountability. It also provides that individuals removed by recall, or who resign after a recall petition is filed, are ineligible for reappointment to the board for two years.

The legislation further revises the definition of “compact, urban, mixed-use district” under Section 190.003, Florida Statutes. The revised definition applies to districts consisting of a maximum of 75 acres located within a municipality and within either a qualified opportunity zone or a community redevelopment area. The amendment clarifies qualifying development thresholds by providing that such districts must include either at least 400,000 square feet of retail development and 500 residential units, or at least 250,000 square feet of commercial development and 500 affordable residential rental units for very-low-income, low-income, or moderate-income persons. This revision is significant for developers because it affects eligibility and structuring considerations for the creation of certain community development districts.

The legislation clarifies that restrictions on local regulation of synthetic turf do not prevent a CDD from enforcing private deed restrictions, preserving a CDD’s ability to uphold community standards through covenants. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

This law applies directly to CDDs because it creates, for the first time, a formal statutory process that allows residents to recall elected members of a CDD board of supervisors. It introduces clear procedures, thresholds, and legal standards for removal, thereby increasing accountability of board members to district electors. The law also clarifies that CDDs may continue enforcing deed restrictions despite broader limits on local regulation of synthetic turf and updates certain statutory definitions affecting district formation and development. Overall, the most significant impact is the shift toward greater resident oversight and governance accountability within CDDs.

Chapter 2026-3, Laws of Florida (SB 290). This legislation revises multiple areas of state law, with a primary focus on agriculture, public safety, contractor regulation, and consumer protection. A significant component of the legislation strengthens contractor and vendor accountability by requiring contractors to pay subcontractors and suppliers within 45 days of receiving payment, or in accordance with contractual terms, and authorizing disciplinary action for noncompliance. Additionally, vendors that default on contracts, fail to pay subcontractors, or demonstrate repeated poor performance may be suspended or barred from public contracting for up to five years.

The bill further clarifies and reinforces how public entities may lawfully spend funds and administer contracts for public purposes. The legislation affirms that public funds may be used for core governmental infrastructure and improvements, such as public buildings, emergency shelters, affordable housing, and energy efficiency projects, thereby helping to define the scope of permissible capital projects and expenditures. At the same time, it places limitations on the use of public funds for certain privately owned facilities, reinforcing the principle that expenditures must primarily serve a valid public purpose rather than confer a disproportionate private benefit. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

This law applies directly to CDDs because CDDs function as local units of special-purpose government that procure services, manage infrastructure, and enter into public contracts. Since a CDD regularly contracts for construction, maintenance, and infrastructure improvements, the new requirement that contractors timely pay subcontractors and suppliers directly affects how a CDD administers its contracts. In addition, the provisions allowing suspension or disqualification of nonperforming vendors from public contracting are relevant to CDD procurement practices, especially where the district adopts or mirrors state purchasing standards. CDDs routinely finance and construct infrastructure such as roadways, utilities, stormwater systems, and public facilities. Clarifications regarding allowable public expenditures, such as for government buildings, emergency shelters, and infrastructure, help define the scope of permissible CDD projects and may influence how CDDs’ structure future capital plans and bond-funded improvements.

Portions of the bill related to consumer protection and fraud prevention, including prohibitions on misrepresentation (such as impersonating officials), have indirect relevance. CDDs and District Management interact with residents, property owners, and contractors, so these provisions reinforce broader legal standards around transparency, proper representation, and avoidance of deceptive practices in district operations.

Chapter 2026-7, Laws of Florida (HB 399). This legislation is a comprehensive land use and development reform measure that primarily limits local government discretion in permitting, zoning, and development regulation while promoting consistency, affordability, and predictability in the development process. A central component of the legislation requires that application fees for development permits and orders imposed by counties and municipalities must be directly tied to the actual costs of reviewing and processing applications, must be publicly listed, and may not be based on construction value or project cost, thereby preventing fee structures that scale with development size rather than administrative expense. The act takes effect upon becoming law.
Even though CDDs do not exercise zoning or land use regulatory authority, the law applies to CDDs as infrastructure and service providers within the framework established by counties and municipalities. As a result, the bill’s restrictions on local governments, particularly those related to development permitting, zoning, and land development regulations, will shape the regulatory environment in which CDDs plan, finance, and construct infrastructure.

The provisions limiting development application fees to actual administrative costs may reduce overall project costs for developments within CDD boundaries, which can influence the scope and timing of infrastructure financed by the CDD, including roads, utilities, and stormwater systems. Similarly, the requirement for more objective and clearly defined compatibility standards, along with limits on discretionary denials, may create a more predictable entitlement process, allowing CDDs to better coordinate infrastructure planning with approved development timelines and reduce delays that can affect bond issuances or capital improvement programs.

Although Chapter 2026-7 does not directly regulate CDD powers or governance, it significantly affects the local government land use framework that CDDs rely on, thereby affecting development timing, infrastructure planning, financing, and overall project feasibility within district boundaries.

Chapter [TBD], Laws of Florida (HB 967). This legislation establishes a clear legislative intent that local governments must accept electronic forms of payment, including credit cards, debit cards, charge cards, and electronic funds transfers, and specifically requires units of local government to offer online payment options. This applies broadly to counties, municipalities, special districts, and other local government entities, as well as constitutional officers such as clerks of court and tax collectors, unless another form of payment is required by law.

The legislation also preserves existing authority allowing local governments to pass along processing fees to users who choose electronic payment methods and confirms that governments are not liable for verifying card validity or available funds when processing such transactions. Importantly, it mandates that if a local government accepts electronic payments, it must also maintain an online system for doing so, reinforcing a statewide push toward digital accessibility and standardized payment options.

This legislation requires CDDs that collect any type of payment, such as fees, user charges, amenity payments, permit-related charges, or other CDD revenues, to offer electronic payment options, including credit cards, debit cards, and electronic funds transfers. It also specifically requires that if a CDD accepts electronic payments at all, it must maintain a system for accepting those payments online, which may require updates to CDD websites, billing platforms, or third-party payment processors. The legislation also allows CDDs to continue passing through processing fees associated with electronic payments (such as credit card convenience fees), and it preserves their ability to require verification of payment validity and sufficient funds. However, it removes discretion in practice by making online payment capability a mandatory feature for any CDD that accepts electronic payments in any form.

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/.