EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT

CHARLOTTE COUNTY Annual Landowners’ Meeting, Regular Board Meeting
& Public Hearing July 21, 2026
9:00 A.M.

Special District Services, Inc.
27499 Riverview Center Boulevard, #253 Bonita Springs, FL 33134

www.eastcharlottedd.org 561.630.4922 Telephone 877.SDS.4922 Toll Free 561.630.4923 Facsimile

AGENDA EAST CHARLOTTE
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
Charlotte Harbor Event Conference Center 75 Taylor Street
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950 ANNUAL LANDOWNERS’ MEETING
July 21, 2026
9:00 A.M.

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Proof of Publication…	Page 1
Establish Quorum
Election of Chair for Landowners’ Meeting
Election of Secretary for Landowners’ Meeting
Approval of Minutes
July 15, 2025 Landowners’ Meeting Minutes…	Page 2
Election of Supervisors
Determine Number of Voting Units Represented or Assigned by Proxy	Page 0
Nomination of Candidates
Casting of Ballots…	Page 0
Ballot Tabulations
Certification of the Results
Landowners’ Comments
Adjourn

PUBLISHER’S AFFIDAVIT OF
PUBLICATION STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF CHARLOTTE:

Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Amber Douglas, who on oath says that she is the Legal Advertising Representative of The Daily Sun, a newspaper published at Charlotte Harbor in Charlotte County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a Legal Notice that was published in said newspaper in the issue(s)

06/24/26, 07/01/26

as well as being posted online at www.yoursun.com and www.floridapublicnotices.com.
Affiant further says that the said newspaper is a newspa-per published at Charlotte Harbor, in said Charlotte County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Charlotte County, Florida, Sarasota County, Florida and DeSoto County, Florida, each day and has been entered as periodicals matter at the post office in Punta Gorda, in said Charlotte County, Florida, for a period of 1 year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he or she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper.

EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, ANNUAL LANDOWNERS’ MEETING AND
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of the East Charlotte Drainage District (the “District”) will hold a Public Hearing, an Annual Landowners’ Meeting and a Regular Board Meeting (“Meeting” or “Meetings”) on July 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center located at 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Board to consider the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Final Budget. The purpose of the Annual Landowners’ Meeting is to elect one (1) Supervisor to the Board. The purpose of the Regular Board Meeting is to conduct any business which may properly come before the Board. Meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. Copies of the agendas for any of the Meetings may be obtained from the District’s website www.eastcharlottedd.org or by contacting the District Manager at (941) 786-3716 or by email at kmeneely@sdsinc.org and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 prior to the date of the Meetings. The Meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accor-dance with the provisions of Florida law for special districts. The Meetings may be continued to a date, time and place to be specified on the record at the Meeting.

From time to time one Supervisor may participate by telephone; therefore, a speaker telephone will be present at the meeting location so that Supervisor may be fully informed of the

these Meetings should contact the District Manager at (941) 786-3716 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 at least seven
(7) days prior to the date of the particular meeting.
Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.
EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT
www.eastcharlottedd.org Publish: 06/24/26, 07/01/26 119664 3992396

		discussions taking place. Said

(Signature of Affiant)

Sworn and subscribed before me this 1st day of July, 2026

Meetings may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on the record.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at these Meetings, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of

		the proceedings is made at his

(Signature of Notary Public)

Personally known _X_ OR 	Produced Identification

or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an inter-preter to participate at any of

EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT ANNUAL LANDOWNERS’ MEETING JULY 15, 2025

CALL TO ORDER

The July 15, 2025, Annual Landowners’ Meeting of the East Charlotte Drainage District (the “District”) was called to order at 9:00 a.m. in the Charlotte Harbor Event Conference Center located at 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Proof of publication was presented that notice of the Landowners’ Meeting had been published in the Fort Myers News-Press on June 23, 2025, and June 30, 2025, as legally required.

ESTABLISH A QUORUM

It was determined that the attendance of the following Supervisors constituted a quorum and it was in order to proceed with the meeting:

Supervisor	Calvin Sill	Present	
Chairman	David Kemeny	Present	
Vice Chairman	Phillip Varner	Present	

Staff members in attendance were:

District Manager	Kathleen Meneely	Special District Services, Inc.	
General Counsel	Robert Diffenderfer & Seth Behn (via phone)	Lewis, Longman & Walker	
Field Consultant	James Shattles		

Also present were Sam & Phyllis Martin, Steve Varner, Robert Caccavale, Tony Caccavale, Daniel Caldas; and Nick Bixler – Lewis, Longman & Walker.

ELECTION OF CHAIR FOR LANDOWNERS’ MEETING

A motion was made by Mr. Varner, seconded by Mr. Sill and passed unanimously electing Mr. Kemeny as the Chair for the Landowners’ Meeting.

ELECTION OF SECRETARY FOR LANDOWNERS’ MEETING

A motion was made by Mr. Varner, seconded by Mr. Sill and passed unanimously electing Ms. Meneely as Secretary for the Landowners’ Meeting.

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 16, 2024, Landowners’ Meeting

A motion was made by Mr. Kemeny, seconded by Mr. Varner and passed unanimously approving the minutes of the July 16, 2024, Landowners’ Meeting, as presented.

ELECTION OF SUPERVISORS
Determine Number of Voting Units Represented or Assigned by Proxy

It was determined that the number of voting units represented or assigned by proxy were six (6).

Nomination of Candidates

A motion was made by Mr. S. Varner, seconded by Mr. P. Varner and passed unanimously nominating Mr. Kemeny.

Casting of Ballots

It was noted that four (4) ballots were cast for Mr. Kemeny.

Ballot Tabulations

Certification of Results
Mr. Kemeny was elected on a motion made by Mr. Sill, seconded by Mr. Varner and passed unanimously.

LANDOWNER COMMENTS

There were no further comments from the Landowners.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to address, a motion was made by Mr. Kemeny, seconded by Mr. Varner and passed unanimously adjourning the Landowners’ Meeting at 9:06 a.m.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	President/Vice President

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LANDOWNER PROXY
EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT LANDOWNERS’ MEETING
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned, the fee simple owner of the lands described herein, hereby constitutes and appoints 	(“Proxy Holder”) for and on behalf of the undersigned, to vote as proxy at the meeting of the landowners of the East Charlotte Drainage District to be held on July 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Charlotte Harbor Event Conference Center, 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950. and at any adjournments thereof, according to the number of acres of unplatted land and/or platted lots owned by the undersigned landowner which the undersigned would be entitled to vote if then personally present, upon any question, proposition, or resolution or any other matter or thing which may be considered at said meeting including, but not limited to the Board of Supervisors. Said Proxy Holder may vote in accordance with their discretion on all matters not known or determined at the time of solicitation of this proxy, which may be legally considered at said meeting.

This proxy is to continue in full force and effect from the hereof until the conclusion of the above noted landowners’ meeting and any adjournment or adjournments thereof, but may be revoked at any time by written notice of such revocation presented at the annual meeting prior to the Proxy Holder exercising the voting rights conferred herein.

Printed Name of Legal Owner

Signature of Legal Owner	Date

Parcel Description*	# of Acres

* Insert in the space above the street address of each parcel, the legal description of each parcel, or the tax identification number of each parcel. [If more space is needed, identification of Parcels owned may be incorporated by reference to an attachment hereto.]

Pursuant to section 298 Florida Statutes (2026), a fraction of an acre is treated as one (1) acre entitling the landowner to one vote with respect thereto.

TOTAL NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED VOTES:    
Please note that each eligible acre of land or fraction thereof is entitled to only one vote, for example, a husband and wife are together entitled to only one vote per their residence if it is located on one acre or less of real property.
If the Legal Owner is not an individual, and is instead a corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership or other entity, evidence that the individual signing on behalf of the entity has the authority to do so should be attached hereto. (e.g. bylaws, corporate resolution, etc.)

BALLOT #		

BALLOT EAST CHARLOTTE
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
LANDOWNERS’ MEETING ELECTION OF BOARD SUPERVISORS
JULY 21, 2026

The undersigned certifies that he/she is the owner ( ) or duly authorized representative of lawful proxy of an owner (  ) of land in the East Charlotte Drainage District, constituting 	 acre(s) and hereby casts up to the corresponding number of his/her vote(s) for the following candidate/candidates to hold the above-named open position:

Name of Candidate	Number of Votes

Signature: 	

Printed Name: 	

Street Address or Tax Parcel Id Number for your Real Property:

AGENDA EAST CHARLOTTE
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
Charlotte Harbor Event Conference Center 75 Taylor Street
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
REGULAR BOARD MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING
July 21, 2026
9:00 A.M.

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Proof of Publication…	Page 7
Establish Quorum
Additions or Deletions to Agenda
Comments from the Public for Items Not on the Agenda
Approval of Minutes
April 21, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes…	Page 8
Public Hearing
Proof of Publication…	Page 12
Receive Public Comments on Fiscal Year 2026/2027
Consider Resolution No. 2026-02 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Proposed Budget… Page 13
Old Business
Update on Tony C Progress
New Business
Update on Water Use Permit…	Page 19
Consider Appointment of Audit Committee & Approval of Evaluation Criteria…	Page 46
Consider Resolution No. 2026-03 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Meeting Schedule…Page 50
Manager’s Report
Financial Report…	Page 52
Engineer’s Report
Attorney’s Report
Update on Dissolution of District
Administrative Matters
Board Member Comments
Adjourn

PUBLISHER’S AFFIDAVIT OF
PUBLICATION STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF CHARLOTTE:

Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Amber Douglas, who on oath says that she is the Legal Advertising Representative of The Daily Sun, a newspaper published at Charlotte Harbor in Charlotte County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a Legal Notice that was published in said newspaper in the issue(s)

06/24/26, 07/01/26

as well as being posted online at www.yoursun.com and www.floridapublicnotices.com.
Affiant further says that the said newspaper is a newspa-per published at Charlotte Harbor, in said Charlotte County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Charlotte County, Florida, Sarasota County, Florida and DeSoto County, Florida, each day and has been entered as periodicals matter at the post office in Punta Gorda, in said Charlotte County, Florida, for a period of 1 year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he or she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper.

EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, ANNUAL LANDOWNERS’ MEETING AND
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of the East Charlotte Drainage District (the “District”) will hold a Public Hearing, an Annual Landowners’ Meeting and a Regular Board Meeting (“Meeting” or “Meetings”) on July 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center located at 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Board to consider the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Final Budget. The purpose of the Annual Landowners’ Meeting is to elect one (1) Supervisor to the Board. The purpose of the Regular Board Meeting is to conduct any business which may properly come before the Board. Meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. Copies of the agendas for any of the Meetings may be obtained from the District’s website www.eastcharlottedd.org or by contacting the District Manager at (941) 786-3716 or by email at kmeneely@sdsinc.org and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 prior to the date of the Meetings. The Meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accor-dance with the provisions of Florida law for special districts. The Meetings may be continued to a date, time and place to be specified on the record at the Meeting.

From time to time one Supervisor may participate by telephone; therefore, a speaker telephone will be present at the meeting location so that Supervisor may be fully informed of the

these Meetings should contact the District Manager at (941) 786-3716 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 at least seven
(7) days prior to the date of the particular meeting.
Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.
EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT
www.eastcharlottedd.org Publish: 06/24/26, 07/01/26 119664 3992396

		discussions taking place. Said

(Signature of Affiant)

Sworn and subscribed before me this 1st day of July, 2026

Meetings may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on the record.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at these Meetings, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of

		the proceedings is made at his

(Signature of Notary Public)

Personally known _X_ OR 	Produced Identification

or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an inter-preter to participate at any of

EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
APRIL 21, 2026

CALL TO ORDER

The April 21, 2026, Regular Board Meeting of the East Charlotte Drainage District (the “District”) was called to order at 9:00 a.m. in the Charlotte Harbor Event Conference Center located at 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Proof of publication was presented that notice of the Regular Board Meeting had been published in the Fort Myers News-Press on October 10, 2025, as part of the District’s Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Meeting Schedule, as legally required.

ESTABLISH A QUORUM

It was determined that the attendance of the following Supervisors constituted a quorum and it was in order to proceed with the meeting:

Chairman David Kemeny	Present	
Vice Chairman Phillip Varner	Present	
Assistant Secretary Calvin Sill	Present	

Staff Present: Kathleen Meneely, District Manager; Seth Behn, District Counsel; and Brandon Lynn, Field Consultant.

Others Present: Tony Caccavale, Bob Caccavale, Dan Caldas, Stacy Poling, Austin Strotz and other members of the public.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

Extensive public comment discussion took place regarding drainage conditions, ditch maintenance, hunting activity, disposal of animal carcasses in drainage areas, traffic on District roads, gate access, and water quality concerns within the District.
Mr. Tony Caccavale expressed concerns regarding individuals allegedly dumping animal carcasses into drainage ditches and questioned whether irrigation or other water uses were

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occurring within portions of the District. The Board Members discussed that the District did not have law enforcement authority over such matters but agreed that improper dumping  into  drainage  canals  would  be  inappropriate  and  potentially  illegal.

Additional discussion ensued regarding traffic conditions, access gate codes, commercial traffic, and road usage within the District. Residents generally indicated that traffic conditions had improved since the installation of the gate system and GPS mapping changes reflecting road closures.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 20, 2026 Regular Board Meeting

A motion was made by Mr. Kemeny, seconded by Mr. Varner and unanimously passed approving the minutes of the January 20, 2026, Regular Board Meeting, as presented.

OLD BUSINESS

There were no Old Business items to come before the Board.

NEW BUSINESS
Update on Tony Caccavale Progress
Mr. Lynn advised that the culvert had been installed; however, additional work was still needed to deepen and stabilize the swale area to allow proper drainage flow. He noted that recent rains had caused sand and erosion issues around the culvert area and portions of the ditch	bank.
Mr. Caccavale went over the work he had completed to date and stated that he believed the drainage improvements were functioning adequately, noting that no standing water or flooding issues currently existed. Discussion ensued regarding erosion control, culvert elevations, ditch depth requirements, and limitations created by the close proximity of the fence	line	and	roadway.

Board Members and staff discussed the need to complete stabilization work to the satisfaction of the District and emphasized that erosion and washout conditions needed to be addressed before the matter could be considered “complete.”
Discussion Regarding Ditch Spraying
The Board discussed reducing the District’s ditch spraying program due to the transition away from agricultural citrus operations within the District. Mr. Lynn explained that aerial spraying near residential properties created additional liability and operational concerns and  recommended  limiting  spraying  primarily  to  major  outfall  areas.

Discussion ensued regarding reducing spraying from twice annually to once annually and potentially eliminating spraying within smaller lateral ditches that are no longer critical for

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agricultural drainage. Board Members discussed monitoring conditions over the coming year to determine whether reduced maintenance would remain sufficient for drainage operations.

Residents also discussed drainage flow patterns, outfall conditions, road flooding concerns, and maintenance responsibilities within various portions of the District.

Consider Resolution No. 2026-01 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Proposed Budget

Ms. Meneely presented Resolution No. 2026-01, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT APPROVING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON PURSUANT TO FLORIDA LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Ms. Meneely explained that the proposed budget maintained the current assessment levels while increasing certain legal and engineering line items associated with the potential dissolution of the District and related easement review work. She further advised that the Board could reduce the budget at the July public hearing if appropriate, but could not increase	it	beyond	the	proposed	amounts.
Discussion ensued regarding future maintenance costs, possible reductions in spraying expenses, reserve balances, and potential future infrastructure work if funds remain available	during	the	dissolution	process.

A motion was made by Mr. Varner, seconded by Mr. Kemeny and unanimously Passed adopting Resolution No. 2026-01, as presented, and setting the Public Hearing for July 21, 2026.

MANAGER’S REPORT
Financial Report
Ms. Meneely presented the Financial Report included in the agenda package. Discussion occurred regarding current expenditures, reserve balances, and anticipated future legal and engineering expenses associated with the possible dissolution of the District.

ENGINEER’S REPORT

There was no Engineer’s Report at this time.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Discussion Regarding Future of District

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Mr. Behn provided a detailed overview regarding the statutory process for declaring the District inactive and ultimately dissolving the District through legislative approval. He explained that the dissolution process itself was relatively straightforward; however, significant work remained regarding the review and evaluation of historical easements, property  rights,  drainage  access,  and  roadway  access  throughout  the  District.

Mr. Behn discussed the existence of numerous historical easements established over many decades, including both District easements and private easements between landowners. He explained that the District would need to evaluate ownership maps, roadway access rights, drainage outfalls, and implied easement rights to ensure property owners maintained legal access  to  their  lands  and  drainage  systems  after  any  future  dissolution.

Extensive discussion ensued amongst the Board Members, residents, and Legal Counsel regarding possible transfer of easements to Charlotte County, private maintenance responsibilities, future road access, drainage rights, and potential public notice requirements	associated	with	the	dissolution	process.

Mr. Behn recommended proceeding with the preparation of an ownership and easement map to assist the District in evaluating future options and determining which easements may	need	to	remain	in	place.

A motion was made by Mr. Kemeny, seconded by Mr. Varner and unanimously passed directing staff to move forward with the process and directing the engineer to prepare an ownership and easement map for future review by the Board.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Ms. Meneely advised that the next meeting of the District was scheduled for July 21, 2026, which would include the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
There were no additional Board Member comments.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Mr. Kemeny, seconded by Mr. Varner and unanimously passed adjourning the Regular Board Meeting at 10:23 a.m.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	President/Vice President

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PUBLISHER’S AFFIDAVIT OF
PUBLICATION STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF CHARLOTTE:

Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Amber Douglas, who on oath says that she is the Legal Advertising Representative of The Daily Sun, a newspaper published at Charlotte Harbor in Charlotte County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a Legal Notice that was published in said newspaper in the issue(s)

06/24/26, 07/01/26

as well as being posted online at www.yoursun.com and www.floridapublicnotices.com.
Affiant further says that the said newspaper is a newspa-per published at Charlotte Harbor, in said Charlotte County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Charlotte County, Florida, Sarasota County, Florida and DeSoto County, Florida, each day and has been entered as periodicals matter at the post office in Punta Gorda, in said Charlotte County, Florida, for a period of 1 year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he or she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper.

EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, ANNUAL LANDOWNERS’ MEETING AND
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of the East Charlotte Drainage District (the “District”) will hold a Public Hearing, an Annual Landowners’ Meeting and a Regular Board Meeting (“Meeting” or “Meetings”) on July 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center located at 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Board to consider the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Final Budget. The purpose of the Annual Landowners’ Meeting is to elect one (1) Supervisor to the Board. The purpose of the Regular Board Meeting is to conduct any business which may properly come before the Board. Meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. Copies of the agendas for any of the Meetings may be obtained from the District’s website www.eastcharlottedd.org or by contacting the District Manager at (941) 786-3716 or by email at kmeneely@sdsinc.org and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 prior to the date of the Meetings. The Meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accor-dance with the provisions of Florida law for special districts. The Meetings may be continued to a date, time and place to be specified on the record at the Meeting.

From time to time one Supervisor may participate by telephone; therefore, a speaker telephone will be present at the meeting location so that Supervisor may be fully informed of the

these Meetings should contact the District Manager at (941) 786-3716 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 at least seven
(7) days prior to the date of the particular meeting.
Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.
EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT
www.eastcharlottedd.org Publish: 06/24/26, 07/01/26 119664 3992396

		discussions taking place. Said

(Signature of Affiant)

Sworn and subscribed before me this 1st day of July, 2026

Meetings may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on the record.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at these Meetings, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of

		the proceedings is made at his

(Signature of Notary Public)

Personally known _X_ OR 	Produced Identification

or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an inter-preter to participate at any of

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-02

A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT ADOPTING A FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 BUDGET.

WHEREAS, the East Charlotte Drainage District (“District”) has prepared a Proposed Budget and Final Special Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and has held a duly advertised Public Hearing to receive public comments on the Proposed Budget and Final Special Assessment Roll; and,

WHEREAS, following the Public Hearing and the adoption of the Proposed Budget and Final Assessment Roll, the District is now authorized to levy non ad-valorem assessments upon the properties within the District.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT THAT:

Section 1.	The Final Budget and Final Special Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is approved and adopted, and the assessments set forth therein shall be levied.

Section 2.	The Secretary of the District is authorized to execute any and all necessary transmittals, certifications or other acknowledgements or writings, as necessary, to comply with the intent of this Resolution.
PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 21st day of July, 2026.

ATTEST:	EAST CHARLOTTE
DRAINAGE DISTRICT

By:			By:		 Secretary/Assistant Secretary			Chairperson/Vice Chairperson

East Charlotte Drainage District

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

CONTENTS

FINAL BUDGET

DETAILED FINAL BUDGET

FINAL BUDGET
EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
OCTOBER 1, 2026 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2027

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 BUDGET	
Assessment - Maintenance	225,470	
Assessment - Capital Unit 1	0	
Assessment - Capital Unit 2	0	
Assessment - Shell Roads Maintenance	6,011	
Miscellaneous Income	0	
Interest Income	1,560	
Total Revenues	$	233,041	
		
EXPENDITURES		
Contractual Services	24,000	
Weed Control (Herbicides)	27,432	
Mechanical Cleaning (Canals)	23,000	
Road Maintenance	24,241	
Control Structures (Culverts)	13,689	
Engineering	12,500	
Water Analyses	240	
Discharge Pump, Section 16	500	
Miscellaneous Maintenance	2,500	
Management Fees	33,348	
Legal Fees	32,000	
Audit Fees	11,500	
Insurance	4,900	
Legal Advertising	850	
Miscellaneous	675	
Postage & Delivery	350	
Office Supplies	475	
Assessment/Tax Roll	0	
Website & ADA Compliance	0	
Meeting and Membership Dues	1,200	
Interest on Credit Line (LOC)	275	
Roads Paving Loan - Principal	0	
Roads Paving Loan - Interest	0	
General Maintenance/Reserve	5,477	
		
Total Expenditures	$	219,152	
		
Revenues Less Expenditures	$	13,889	
		
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fees	(4,630)	
Discounts For Early Payments	(9,259)	
		
Excess/ (Shortfall)	$	-	
		
Carryover From Prior Year	0	
		
Net Excess/ (Shortfall)	$	-	

DETAILED FINAL BUDGET
EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
OCTOBER 1, 2026 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2027

REVENUES	

FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
ACTUAL	FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 ACTUAL
AS OF 6/30/2026	

FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
BUDGET	

FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
BUDGET	

COMMENTS	
Assessment - Maintenance	228,325	156,983	225,470	225,470	Expenditures Less Interest/Discounts & Fees	
Assessment - Capital Unit 1	0	0	0	0	Capital Loan Has Been Paid Off	
Assessment - Capital Unit 2	0	0	0	0	Capital Loan Has Been Paid Off	
Assessment - Shell Roads Maintenance	6,115	3,663	6,011	6,011		
Miscellaneous Income	2,594	2,749	0	0		
Interest Income	14,788	6,743	1,440	1,560	Projected At $130.00 Per Month	
Total Revenues	$	251,822	$	170,138	$	232,921	$	233,041		
						
EXPENDITURES						
Contractual Services	12,000	9,500	24,000	24,000	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Weed Control (Herbicides)	15,442	1,845	27,432	27,432	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Mechanical Cleaning (Canals)	0	0	25,000	23,000	$2,000 Decrease From 2025/2026 Budget	
Road Maintenance	20,812	0	24,241	24,241	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Control Structures (Culverts)	0	0	15,689	13,689	$2,000 Decrease From 2025/2026 Budget	
Engineering	10,832	19,650	8,500	12,500	$4,000 Increase From 2025/2026 Budget	
Water Analyses	0	0	240	240	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Discharge Pump, Section 16	0	0	500	500	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Miscellaneous Maintenance	4,532	2,400	2,500	2,500	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Management Fees	31,560	24,354	32,472	33,348	CPI Adjustment	
Legal Fees	86,841	20,252	24,000	32,000	$8,000 Increase From 2025/2026 Budget	
Audit Fees	9,600	10,122	10,000	11,500	$1,500 Increase From 2025/2026 Budget	
Insurance	4,261	4,470	4,500	4,900	Insurance Estimate	
Legal Advertising	398	262	850	850	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Miscellaneous	314	387	700	675	$25 Decrease From 2025/2026 Budget	
Postage & Delivery	122	152	350	350	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Office Supplies	352	391	475	475	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Assessment/Tax Roll	0	0	0	0	Included In Management Fee	
Website & ADA Compliance	0	0	0	0	Included In Management Fee	
Meeting and Membership Dues	175	175	1,200	1,200	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Interest on Credit Line (LOC)	0	0	275	275	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Roads Paving Loan - Principal	0	0	0	0	Capital Loan Has Been Paid Off	
Roads Paving Loan - Interest	0	0	0	0	Capital Loan Has Been Paid Off	
General Maintenance/Reserve	0	0	16,108	5,477	General Maintenance/Reserve	
						
Total Expenditures	$	197,241	$	93,960	$	219,032	$	219,152		
						
Revenues Less Expenditures	$	54,581	$	76,178	$	13,889	$	13,889		
						
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fees	(1,333)	(3,242)	(4,630)	(4,630)	County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fees	
Discounts For Early Payments	(4,864)	(5,230)	(9,259)	(9,259)	Four Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
						
Excess/ (Shortfall)	$	48,384	$	67,706	$	-	$	-		
						
Carryover From Prior Year	0	0	0	0	Carryover From Prior Year	
						
Net Excess/ (Shortfall)	$	48,384	$	67,706	$	-	$	-		

East Charlotte Drainage District Assessment Comparison

Fiscal Year 2023/2024
Assessment
	Per Unit		Fiscal Year 2024/2025
Assessment
	Per Unit		Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Assessment
	Per Unit		Fiscal Year 2026/2027
Projected Assessment
	Per Unit		

Unit 1									
Maintenance	$	67.11	$	67.11	$	67.11	$	67.11	
Capital Unit 1	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	
Capital Unit 2	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	
	Shell's Road Unit		 $	2.89 	 $	2.89 	 $	2.89 	 $	2.89 	
Total		$	70.00		$	70.00		$	70.00		$	70.00		

Unit 2														
Maintenance		$	67.11		$	67.11		$	67.11		$	67.11		
Capital Unit 1		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		
Capital Unit 2		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		
Shell's Road Unit		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		
Total		$	67.11		$	67.11		$	67.11		$	67.11		

* Assessments Include the Following :															

4% Discount for Early Payments	Projected 2026/2027
And County Tax Collector Fee And	Unit 1 Assessments:	$
County Property Appraiser Fee

145,588.80

Projected 2026/2027
District Information:			Unit 2 Assessments:	$	85,892.08	
Unit Unit #1	Acres 2079.84		

Projected 2026/2027		
 Unit #2			1279.87			Total Assessments:	$	231,480.88	
Total	3359.71				

1 Acre = 1 Unit					
		III			

2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida 34604-6899
(352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only)
SUNCOM 628-4150 TDD only 1-800-231-6103 (FL only)
On the Internet at: WaterMatters.org

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Bartow Service Office
170 Century Boulevard
Bartow, Florida 33830-7700
(863) 534-1448 or
1-800-492-7862 (FL only)

Sarasota Service Office 78 Sarasota Center Boulevard Sarasota, Florida 34240-9770
(941) 377-3722 or
1-800-320-3503 (FL only)

Tampa Service Office
7601 Highway 301 North
Tampa, Florida 33637-6759
(813) 985-7481 or
1-800-836-0797 (FL only)

April 03, 2026

East Charlotte Drainage District / Attn: Kathleen Meneely 2501A Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Alico, Inc./ Attn: Mary Molina
10070 Daniels Interstate Ct., Suite 200 Ft. Myers, FL 33913-7876

Subject:	Notice of Intended Agency Action Letter -- Approval
Water Use Permit No.:	20 002689.023
Project Name:	East Charlotte Drainage District
County:	Charlotte

Dear Sir/Madam:
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) has completed its review of the application for Water Use Permit No. 20 002689.023. Based upon a review of the information you have submitted, the District hereby gives notice of its intended approval of the application.

The File of Record associated with this application can be viewed at http://www18.swfwmd.state.fl.us/Search/Search/SearchWupSimple.aspx and is also available for inspection Monday through Friday, except for District holidays, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. at the District's Tampa Service Office, 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida 33637.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the application or any other information, please contact the Water Use Permit Bureau in the Tampa Service Office.
Sincerely,

April Breton
Bureau Chief, Water Use Permit Water Use Permit Bureau

cc:	Bermont Properties, Llc/ Attn: Steven Varner Respec Company, Llc/ Attn: Devin Lemke

2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida 34604-6899
(352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only)
SUNCOM 628-4150 TDD only 1-800-231-6103 (FL only)
On the Internet at: WaterMatters.org

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Bartow Service Office
170 Century Boulevard
Bartow, Florida 33830-7700
(863) 534-1448 or
1-800-492-7862 (FL only)

Sarasota Service Office
78 Sarasota Center Boulevard Sarasota, Florida 34240-9770
(941) 377-3722 or
1-800-320-3503 (FL only)

Tampa Service Office
7601 Highway 301 North
Tampa, Florida 33637-6759
(813) 985-7481 or
1-800-836-0797 (FL only)

April 03, 2026

East Charlotte Drainage District / Attn: Kathleen Meneely 2501A Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Alico, Inc./ Attn: Mary Molina
10070 Daniels Interstate Ct., Suite 200 Ft. Myers, FL 33913-7876

Subject:	Notice of Agency Action -- Approval

Water Use Permit No.: Project Name: County:

20 002689.023
East Charlotte Drainage District Charlotte

Dear Sir/Madam:
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is in receipt of your application for Water Use Permit No. 20 002689.023. Based upon a review of the information you submitted, the application is approved. A copy of the permit is enclosed for your records. Please refer to the attached Notice of Rights to determine any legal rights you may have concerning the District's agency action on the permit application described in this letter.

The District's action in this matter only becomes closed to future legal challenges from members of the public if such persons have been properly notified of the District's action and no person objects to the District's action within the prescribed period of time following the notification. The District does not publish notices of agency action. If you wish to limit the time within which a person who does not receive actual written notice from the District may request an administrative hearing regarding this action, you are strongly encouraged to publish, at your own expense, a notice of agency action in the legal advertisement section of a newspaper of general circulation in the county or counties where the activity will occur. Publishing notice of agency action will close the window for filing a petition for hearing. Legal requirements and instructions for publishing notices of agency action, as well as a noticing form that can be used, are available from the District's website at www.WaterMatters.org/permits/noticing. If you publish notice of agency action, a copy of the affidavit of publication provided by the newspaper should be sent to the District's Tampa Service Office for retention in this permit's File of Record.

Please be advised that the Governing Board has formulated a water shortage plan referenced in a Standard Water Use Permit Condition (Exhibit A) of your permit, and will implement such a plan during periods of water shortage. You will be notified during a declared water shortage of any change in the conditions of your Permit or any suspension of your Permit, or of any restriction on your use of water for the duration of any declared water shortage. Please further note that water conservation is a condition of your Permit and should be practiced at all times.

Permit No: 20 002689.023

Page 2

April 03, 2026

Normally, District staff install well tags, however, since your property includes citrus, the District is trying to minimize your grove's exposure to citrus canker. Therefore, we are mailing the well tags to you for installation. If you prefer District staff to install the tags, please contact us. We will use FDACS and Florida Citrus Mutual approved decontaminate procedures prior to entering your property. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your tags, please contact Alexander Horony at extension 9412631133 , in the Sarasota Service Office.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your permit or any other information, please contact the Water Use
Permit Bureau in the Tampa Service Office.

Sincerely,

April Breton
Bureau Chief, Water Use Permit Water Use Permit Bureau Regulation Division

Encl:	Permit
Notice of Rights

cc:

Bermont Properties, Llc/ Attn: Steven Varner Respec Company, Llc/ Attn: Devin Lemke

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT WATER USE PERMIT
Individual
PERMIT NO. 20 002689.023

PERMIT ISSUE DATE:

April 03, 2026

EXPIRATION DATE:

April 06, 2046

The Permittee is responsible for submitting an application to renew this permit no sooner than one year prior to the expiration date, and no later than the end of the last business day before the expiration date, whether or not the Permittee receives prior notification by mail. Failure to submit a renewal application prior to the expiration date and continuing to withdraw water after the expiration date is a violation of Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 40D-2, Florida Administrative Code, and may result in a monetary penalty and/or loss of the right to use the water. Issuance of a renewal of this permit is contingent upon District approval.

TYPE OF APPLICATION: GRANTED TO:

Renewal
East Charlotte Drainage District / Attn: Kathleen Meneely 2501A Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Alico, Inc./ Attn: Mary Molina
10070 Daniels Interstate Ct., Suite 200 Ft. Myers, FL 33913-7876

PROJECT NAME:
WATER USE CAUTION AREA(S):

East Charlotte Drainage District
SOUTHERN WATER USE CAUTION AREA

COUNTY:	Charlotte

TOTAL QUANTITIES AUTHORIZED UNDER THIS PERMIT (in gallons per day)

ANNUAL AVERAGE PEAK MONTH 1
DROUGHT ANNUAL AVERAGE 2
CROP PROTECTION/MAXIMUM 3
Peak Month: Average daily use during the highest water use month.

2,063,700 gpd
9,742,800 gpd
2,072,300 gpd
7,031,200 gpd

Drought Annual Average: Annual average limit when less than historical average rainfall if sufficient Water Conservation credits exist in the Permittee's account.
Crop Protection/Maximum: Maximum use allowed any 24-hour period/Frost and Freeze protection of crops.

ABSTRACT:

This is a renewal with modification of an existing water use permit for agricultural use and mining/dewatering use. The authorized quantities are changed from the previous permit. The annual average quantity is decreased from 2,767,100 gallons per day (gpd) to 2,063,700 gpd, the drought annual average quantity is decreased from 3,710,400 gpd to 2,072,300 gpd, the peak month quantity is decreased from 19,966,600 gpd to 9,742,800, and the crop protection quantity is decreased from 27,155,000 gpd to 7,031,200 gpd. The total permit demand is 3,089,500 gpd on an annual average basis, which includes 1,556,800 gpd of groundwater and 1,532,700 gpd of surface water. 506,900 gpd of groundwater standby quantities are authorized for offsets achieved due to FARMS Projects. There is a decrease in groundwater by 179,800 gpd and increase in surface water withdrawals by 246,800 gpd on an annual average basis from the previous permit. The quantities are based on water entrained in product calculations for the mining activities and the District's irrigation allotment program, AGMOD, for irrigation of 1,351 acres of citrus and 896 acres of small vegetables. This modification adds 51 acres of proposed mining area to be used for tailwater recovery ponds, makes updates to the environmental monitoring plan, removal of 131 acres of citrus irrigated area, and conversion of 498 acres from citrus to small vegetables. There is no change to Use Type. The Permittee is using Alternative Water Supply (AWS) under FARMS projects H593, H588, H793, and H722 to offset a portion of the groundwater use for irrigation. The permit is located in the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA) in Charlotte County.

Special conditions include those that require the Permittee to continue to record and report monthly meter readings, install staff gauges and monitoring wells for the proposed Northern Excavation prior to dewatering , submit water level readings, submit annual crop reports, report quantities used for crop protection, implement conservation and best management practices, investigate the use of alternative water supply when notified by the District, submit annual mining plan reports, and comply with the SWUCA Recovery Strategy.
WATER USE TABLE (in gpd)

USE

Agricultural

ANNUAL AVERAGE
3,033,300

PEAK MONTH
13,068,450

DROUGHT ANNUAL AVERAGE
3,555,000

CROP PROTECTION
/MAXIMUM

14,398,600

Mining/Dewatering	56,200	112,300	N/A

USES AND IRRIGATION ALLOCATION RATE TABLE

CROP/USE TYPE	IRRIGATED ACRES	IRRIGATION METHOD	STANDARD IRRIGATION RATE	DROUGHT IRRIGATION RATE	
Citrus	1,350.60	Low Volume Spray	17.00"/yr.	20.46"/yr.	
Vegetables Small	896.00	Drip With Plastic	14.60"/yr.	26.14"/yr.	
Spray Mix For Crops					
Water Entrained With Product					

WITHDRAWAL POINT QUANTITY TABLE
Water use from these withdrawal points are restricted to the quantities given below :

I.D. NO.
PERMITTEE/	
DIAM	DEPTH
TTL./CSD.FT.		
AVERAGE	PEAK
MONTH	CROP
PROTECTION	
DISTRICT	(in.)	(feet bls)	USE DESCRIPTION	(gpd)	(gpd)	(gpd)	
1 / 1	10	490 / 65	Irrigation	77,500	862,100	N/A	
2 / 2	10	576 / 50	Irrigation	154,900	870,300	N/A	
13 / 13	10	585 / 61	Irrigation	193,900	1,686,000	2,162,000	
15 / 15	12	550 / UNK	Irrigation	193,900	1,685,900	2,162,000	
25 / 25	4	70 / UNK	Irrigation	19,900	90,100	100,800	
27 / 27	4	70 / UNK	Irrigation	9,900	54,100	N/A	
35 / 35	4	70 / UNK	General Agricultural	200	200	N/A	
48 / 48	4	70 / UNK	Irrigation	9,900	54,100	N/A	
55 / 55	8	400 / 120	Irrigation	23,600	91,700	N/A	
56 / 56	4	580 / UNK	Irrigation	33,000	342,600	1,152,000	
60 / 60	6	590 / 105	Irrigation	10,000	108,300	N/A	
61 / 61	10	550 / 220	Irrigation	172,200	1,029,200	N/A	
62 / 62	4	70 / UNK	Irrigation	9,900	54,100	N/A	
64 / 64	8	UNK / UNK	Irrigation	63,200	390,700	576,000	
68 / 68	4	70 / UNK	Irrigation	9,900	54,100	100,800	
70 / 70	4	70 / UNK	Irrigation	9,900	54,100	100,800	
71 / 71	16	400 / 130	Irrigation	3,600	313,400	N/A	
73 / 73	6	N/A / N/A	Irrigation	32,200	195,100	1,440,000	
East							
Charlotte							
Drain Dist 77 / 77	
12	
N/A / N/A	
Irrigation	
173,700	
1,685,900	
2,139,000	
78 / 78	10	N/A / N/A	Irrigation	45,900	907,100	2,139,000	
79 / 79	8	460 / 180	Irrigation	180,800	1,076,300	N/A	
83 / 83	8	N/A / N/A	Irrigation	194,900	427,600	1,440,000	
84 / 84	12	N/A / N/A	Irrigation	175,200	N/A	N/A	
85 / 85	12	N/A / N/A	Irrigation	173,700	N/A	N/A	
87 / 87	24	N/A / N/A	Irrigation	108,000	109,900	N/A	

88 / 88	12	N/A / N/A	Irrigation	114,700	N/A	N/A	
89 / 89	12	N/A / N/A	Irrigation	114,700	N/A	N/A	
90 / 90	12	N/A / N/A	Irrigation	82,800	N/A	N/A	
92 / 92	4	240 / 140	Irrigation	7,900	48,800	100,800	
93 / 93	10	590 / 165	Irrigation	359,900	796,200	432,000	
94 / 94	12	N/A / N/A	Mining	17,800	35,500	N/A	
99 / 99	14	N/A / N/A	FARMS Withdrawal Point	50,000	N/A	N/A	
100 / 100	5	400 / 80	Irrigation	6,400	40,300	72,000	
101 / 101	5	400 / 80	Irrigation	6,400	40,300	72,000	
105 / 105	12	N/A / N/A	Irrigation	114,700	N/A	N/A	
114 / 114	12	N/A / N/A	Mining	19,200	38,400	N/A	
115 / 115	12	N/A / N/A	Mining	19,200	38,400	N/A	
118 / 118	12	N/A / N/A	Irrigation	96,000	N/A	N/A	

DISTRICT I.D. NO.

WITHDRAWAL POINT LOCATION TABLE
LATITUDE/LONGITUDE

1	26° 56' 57.78"/81° 41' 46.18"
2	26° 58' 54.18"/81° 42' 35.65"
13	26° 59' 58.59"/81° 42' 44.49"
15	26° 59' 34.00"/81° 42' 47.70"
25	26° 59' 10.98"/81° 42' 25.98"
27	26° 58' 49.98"/81° 41' 51.98"
35	26° 58' 42.90"/81° 42' 58.50"
48	26° 58' 46.21"/81° 41' 46.50"
55	26° 58' 41.17"/81° 42' 19.80"
56	26° 59' 12.96"/81° 42' 07.66"
60	26° 57' 31.09"/81° 42' 30.37"
61	26° 57' 28.40"/81° 42' 12.67"
62	26° 56' 59.10"/81° 42' 42.80"
64	26° 59' 34.40"/81° 42' 48.40"
68	26° 59' 13.29"/81° 42' 20.00"
70	26° 59' 17.00"/81° 42' 41.20"
71	26° 58' 54.38"/81° 42' 06.29"
73	26° 58' 50.00"/81° 41' 42.10"
77	26° 58' 16.61"/81° 41' 48.88"
78	26° 59' 10.73"/81° 42' 14.60"
79	26° 58' 42.30"/81° 43' 24.10"
83	26° 58' 07.39"/81° 41' 44.48"
84	26° 58' 53.95"/81° 42' 56.62"
85	26° 59' 47.28"/81° 42' 47.08"
87	26° 58' 41.71"/81° 42' 15.02"
88	26° 57' 11.17"/81° 42' 40.18"
89	26° 56' 45.17"/81° 42' 36.18"
90	26° 57' 11.15"/81° 41' 47.01"
92	26° 59' 23.00"/81° 43' 18.00"
93	26° 58' 26.88"/81° 41' 46.47"
94	26° 58' 08.70"/81° 41' 31.23"
99	26° 58' 54.97"/81° 42' 42.11"
100	26° 59' 13.00"/81° 41' 47.00"
101	26° 59' 09.00"/81° 41' 52.00"
105	26° 57' 24.09"/81° 42' 36.05"
114	26° 56' 52.71"/81° 42' 30.74"
115	26° 58' 32.41"/81° 42' 48.74"
118	26° 58' 38.00"/81° 42' 46.00"

Location Map
East Charlotte Drainage District / Attn: Kathleen Meneely WUP No. 20 002689.023

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

STANDARD CONDITIONS:
The Permittee shall comply with the Standard Conditions attached hereto, incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A and made a part hereof.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
All reports and data required by condition(s) of the permit shall be submitted to the District according to the due date(s) contained in the specific condition. If the condition specifies that a District-supplied form is to be used, the Permittee should use that form in order for their submission to be acknowledged in a timely manner. The only alternative to this requirement is to use the District Permit Information Center (www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/permits/epermitting/) to submit data, plans or reports online. There are instructions at the District website on how to register to set up an account to do so. If the report or
data is received on or before the tenth day of the month following data collection, it shall be deemed as a timely submittal.

All mailed reports and data are to be sent to:

Southwest Florida Water Management District Tampa Service Office, Water Use Permit Bureau 7601 U.S. Hwy. 301 North
Tampa, Florida 33637-6759

Submission of plans and reports: Unless submitted online or otherwise indicated in the special condition, the original and two copies of each plan and report, such as conservation plans, environmental analyses, aquifer test results, per capita annual reports, etc. are required.

Submission of data: Unless otherwise indicated in the special condition, an original (no copies) is required for data submittals such as crop report forms, meter readings and/or pumpage, rainfall, water level, evapotranspiration, or water quality data.

(499)
The Permittee shall document and report on District forms, the beginning and ending hours and dates of operation of each withdrawal point used for the protection of crops from frost, freeze or heat damage. The report shall include the gallons per day pumped from each withdrawal point based on irrigation system capacity, or if available, totalizing flow meter readings. This report shall be submitted by the 10th day of the month following irrigation for crop protection. The crop protection daily quantities specified in this permit are solely for the purpose of crop protection, and do not apply to routine irrigation practices. Irrigation for crop protection shall not exceed the crop protection daily quantity listed on the permit and shall not cause water to go to waste.
(1)
The Permittee shall evaluate the feasibility of improving the efficiency of the current irrigation system or converting to a more efficient system. This condition includes implementation of the improvement(s) or conversion when determined to be operationally and economically feasible.(296)
The Permittee shall implement a leak detection and repair program as an element of an ongoing system maintenance program. This program shall include a system-wide inspection at least once per year.(309)
The Permittee shall incorporate best water management practices, specifically including but not limited to irrigation practices, as recommended for the permitted activities in reports and publications by the IFAS.(312)
The Permittee shall limit daytime irrigation to the greatest extent practicable to reduce losses from evaporation. Daytime irrigation for purposes of system maintenance, control of heat stress, crop protection, plant establishment, or for other reasons which require daytime irrigation are permissible; but should be limited to the minimum amount necessary as indicated by best management practices. (331)
Within 90 days of the replacement of any or all withdrawal quantities from ground water or surface

equal quantities of permitted withdrawals from the ground and/or surface water resource on standby. The standby quantities can be used in the event that some or all of the alternative source is not available.(363)
The Permittee shall geophysically (caliper) or video log District ID Nos. 10, 15, 55, 61 and 64,
Permittee ID Nos. 10, 15, 55, 61 and 64, if the pump assembly is removed for maintenance or replacement within the term of this permit. If the Permittee does not have to remove the pump assembly during the term of this permit, he or she shall notify the District in writing upon submittal of their application to renew their water use permit (WUP). Such notification will not prejudice the Permittee's application. The District does not require the Permittee to remove the well assembly for the single purpose of logging the well.

The geophysical or video log must clearly show the diameter and total depth of each well, and the casing depth and casing continuity in each well. If a video log is made of the well, it shall clearly show the WUP number, Permittee name, and well identification number on the tape itself. One copy of the log shall be submitted to the District within 30 days of the logging event. Upon sufficient notice (approximately two to three weeks), the District can caliper log the well(s) at no cost to the Permittee; however, the Permittee shall remove the pump assembly at their own cost and prior to the arrival of the District logging vehicle on location.

Until such time as the logging is performed, the District shall continue to assess withdrawal impacts, and credit existing use per aquifer based on the assumption that multiple aquifers are open in the well bore. If an analysis of the log with respect to geology or hydrogeology is made, the report must be signed and sealed by a Professional Geologist who is registered and in good standing with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
(408)
The Permittee shall construct the following proposed monitor well(s)/piezometer(s) pursuant to the stipulations given below in accordance with Chapter 62-532, "Water Well Permitting and Construction Requirements". All depths given are relative to feet below land surface. Land surface shall be surveyed relative to North American Vertical Datum 1988 (NAVD 88), and a monitor point elevation identified. A copy of the certified survey and well completion report shall be filed with the District within 30 days of well completion.

District ID Nos. 119, 120, and 121/Permittee ID Nos. 119, 120, 121, each with surface casing diameter of 2 inches, casing depth of 5 feet, to be drilled to a maximum total depth of 15 feet.

The well shall be constructed with a surface seal and a sand filter pack emplaced using the tremie method. The filter pack shall have a minimum annular space of two (2) inches around the borehole and be placed to a depth of two feet above the well screen. If the well is constructed using a hollow-stem auger, the filter pack shall be set by pouring the filter material directly into the annular space of the borehole, provided that a PVC pipe is used as a tamping device to prevent bridging of the filter pack, and that the amount of filter pack sand is continuously tagged during the emplacement by the driller. In addition, the auger must be retrieved slowly to allow the filter pack to spread into the area of the well annulus occupied by the auger flights.
The casing shall be constructed of slotted Schedule 40 PVC, stainless steel or other materials that are resistant to degradation due to interaction with the ground water and shall be continuous from 18 inches above land surface to the minimum depth stated above.
The finished well casing depth and total depth shall not vary from these specifications by greater than ten (10) percent unless advance approval is granted by the Water Use Permit Bureau Chief.
Advance approval from the Water Use Permit Bureau Chief, is required if the location and/or construction specifics of any monitor well is changed.
The District shall be given two weeks notification prior to commencement of drilling in order to schedule a site visit to witness the drilling and completion of each monitor well.
(416)
Permittee shall not exceed the quantity determined by multiplying the total irrigated acres by the total allocated acre-inches per irrigated acre per season for each crop type. For all crops except Citrus, an irrigated acre, hereafter referred to as "acre," is defined as the gross acreage under cultivation, including areas used for water conveyance such as ditches, but excluding uncultivated areas such as wetlands, retention ponds, and perimeter drainage ditches. For Citrus, an irrigated acre is based on

74% shaded area, equivalent to 89.4% of the gross acreage minus uncultivated areas such as wetlands, retention ponds, and perimeter drainage ditches.

An applicant or permittee within the Southern Water Use Caution Area may obtain the total allocated acre-inches per acre per season for their crops, plants, soil types, planting dates, and length of growing season by completing the "Irrigation Water Allotment Form" and submitting it to the
District. The District will complete and return the form with the calculated total allocated acre-inches and water conserving credit per acre per season per crop, if applicable, based on the information provided. The "Irrigation Water Allotment Form" is available upon request.
(427)
The Permittee shall investigate withdrawal related complaints from adjacent property owners. This investigation shall be an ongoing effort for the life of the permit. All complainants will make application to the Permittee and must receive an investigative report from the Permittee. The Permittee shall file a report of the complaint, the findings of fact, and any mitigating action taken or to be taken by the Permittee to the Director, Sarasota Regulation Department, for review and approval within 20 days of the receipt of any complaint. The report shall include:

The name and address of each complainant;
The date and nature of the complaint;
A summary of the Permittee's investigation;
A summary of the Permittee's determination, including details of any mitigation activities; and
Cost of mitigation activity for each complaint. A copy of the report shall also be sent to the complainant within 20 days of complaint receipt.

Instructions for the complaint handling and possible mitigation procedure are given in Exhibit B, Well Complaint Instructions, attached to and made part of this permit.

(443)
The Permittee shall immediately implement the District-approved water conservation plan that was submitted in support of the application for this permit. Conservation measures that the Permittee has already implemented shall continue, and proposed conservation measures shall be implemented as proposed in the plan.(449)
The Permittee shall investigate the feasibility of increasing the use of or using reclaimed water for irrigation when notified by the District that reclaimed water may be available in sufficient supply to be utilized for this permit . The Permittee shall submit a report documenting the feasibility investigation within six months of the notification. The report shall contain an analysis of reclaimed water sources for the area, including the relative location of these sources to the Permittee's property, the quantity of reclaimed water available, the projected date(s) of availability, costs associated with obtaining the reclaimed water, and an implementation schedule for reuse, if feasible. Infeasibility shall be supported with a detailed explanation. If the use of reclaimed water is determined to be feasible by the Permittee or by the District, then the Permittee shall submit an application to modify this water use permit to include reclaimed water as a source of water. The modification application shall include a date when the reclaimed water will be available and shall indicate a proposed reduction in permitted quantities. If the permit application is not submitted by the Permittee, the District may reduce, following notice to the Permittee, the quantities authorized with this permit to account for the availability of reclaimed water.
(458)
The Permittee shall record the following information on the Irrigation Water Use Form that is supplied by the District for annual crops for each permitted irrigation withdrawal point, District ID. Nos. 13, 15, 25, 56, 64, 68, 70, 73, 77, 78, 83, 85, 92, 93, 100, and 101, Permittee ID Nos. 13, 15, 25, 56, 64, 68,
70, 73, 77, 78, 83, 85, 92, 93, 100, and 101:
Crop type,
Irrigated acres,
Irrigation method (NTBWUCA only),
Dominant soil type per crop or the number of acres per crop on that dominant soil type, and
If used, quantities used for crop protection.
This information shall be submitted by March 1 of each year documenting irrigation for the previous calendar year.
(474)

The Permittee shall record the following information on the Irrigation Water Use Form that is supplied by the District for seasonal crops for each permitted irrigation withdrawal point, District ID. Nos. 1, 2, 27, 48, 55, 60, 61, 62, 71, 79, 84, 87, 88, 89, 90, 99, 105, 118, Permittee ID Nos. 1, 2, 27, 48, 55, 60,
61, 62, 71, 79, 84, 87, 88, 89, 90, 99, 105, 118:
Crop type
Irrigated acres per crop for the appropriate season,
Dominant soil type or acres by dominant soil type,
Irrigation method (NTBWUCA only),
Use or non-use of plastic mulch,
Planting dates, and
Season length.
This information shall be submitted by February 1 of each year documenting irrigation for the previous summer/fall seasonal crops, and by September 1 of each year documenting irrigation for the previous winter/spring crops. Strawberry irrigation information shall be submitted as a winter/spring crop.(476)
The Permittee shall submit an Annual Mining Report by March 1 of each year that includes the following information summarizing mining and/or dewatering activities which occurred during both the previous and which are planned for the upcoming calendar year.

Description of areas mined in the previous year and areas to be mined in the upcoming year. This should include confirmation that all essential recharge ditches and monitoring devices associated with the permitted mining areas have been installed. Alternatively, a detailed timeline of the installation of all essential recharge ditches and monitoring devices should be provided. All monitoring devices are required to be installed a minimum of 6 months prior to commencement of mining or dewatering in any given cell.

All wells and monitoring sites within areas to be mined and their future disposition. For wells with quantities allocated to them, please indicate whether these quantities are being reallocated to a different well. For monitoring sites, please propose a new location that will monitor the associated environmental feature.

Confirmation that setback distances established on the approved Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) plans are being maintained.

Additions or deletions to outparcels, including the names and addresses of the property owners associated with the new outparcels.

Wetlands required to be preserved, including those wetlands created for mitigation, and any on-site wetlands that will not be mined.

The most recent Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) number and a copy of the currently permitted ERP plans.

Should the permittee deviate from the mining plan for the upcoming calendar year, or should the ERP be modified during the upcoming calendar year, the Permittee shall notify the District for approval by the Water Use Permit Bureau and modification of the Water Use Permit may be required. Deviation from the submitted mining without District approval will be a violation of the Permit.

(478)
Any wells not in use, and in which pumping equipment is not installed shall be capped or valved in a water tight manner in accordance with Chapter 62-532.500, F.A.C.(568)
This permit includes the following groundwater standby quantities: 748,000 gallons per day (gpd) Annual Average, of which 506,900 gpd are authorized for offsets achieved directly due to the FARMS Projects.

In the event that an alternative water supply (AWS) for which there are standby quantities permitted on this permit become wholly or partially unavailable, insufficient or unsuitable, the permittee shall access permitted standby quantities as follows depending upon the length of time the AWS is not available , sufficient or suitable. At no time will the Permittee utilize standby quantities to exceed authorized use

or an authorized irrigation allocation rate on this permit.

Less than 30 days: No District notification is required if the AWS is unavailable, insufficient, or unsuitable for the 30-day period or less. The Permittee may access permitted standby quantities to meet authorized use or an authorized irrigation allocation rate from the date of the first loss up to 30 days.

Greater than 30 days but less than one year: The Permittee shall notify the District in writing within 45 days of the first day the AWS became unavailable, insufficient or unsuitable. The notification shall identify the standby withdrawal sources that were or will be activated, and the Permittee shall continue to submit written notification monthly for each subsequent 30-day period where the standby delivery of AWS is unavailable, insufficient or unsuitable, for up to one year from the date of first loss, insufficiency, or unsuitability. The Permittee may access permitted standby quantities to meet authorized use or an authorized irrigation allocation rate from the date of the first loss up to one year. If the loss of the AWS exceeds one year, the Permittee shall apply for a Letter of Modification to reinstate the standby quantities as active quantities, subject to all requirements of Rule 40D-2.331(2), F.A.C.

Permanent Loss: Upon verbal or written notice from an alternative water supply provider that delivery of all or part of the alternative water supply is to permanently cease, the Permittee shall submit information to the District explaining the reason(s) for the cessation. If the cessation was not caused by actions of the Permittee and is beyond the control of the Permittee, the Permittee shall apply for a letter modification to reinstate the standby quantities as active quantities.
(598)
The Permittee shall comply with allocated irrigation quantities, which are determined by multiplying the total irrigated acres by the total allocated inches per acre per season per actual crop grown. If the allocated quantities are exceeded, upon request by the District, the Permittee shall submit a report that includes reasons why the allocated quantities were exceeded, measures taken to attempt to meet the allocated quantities, and a plan to bring the permit into compliance. The District will evaluate information submitted by Permittees who exceed their allocated quantities to determine whether the lack of achievement is justifiable and a variance is warranted. The report is subject to approval by the District; however, justification for exceeding the allowed withdrawal quantity does not constitute a waiver of the District's authority to enforce the terms and conditions of the permit.(651)
This Permit is located within the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA). Pursuant to Section 373.0421, Florida Statutes, the SWUCA is subject to a minimum flows and levels recovery strategy, which became effective on January 1, 2007. The Governing Board may amend the recovery strategy, including amending applicable water use permitting rules based on an annual assessment of water resource criteria, cumulative water withdrawal impacts, and on a recurring five-year evaluation of the status of the recovery strategy up to the year 2025 as described in Chapter 40D-80, Florida Administrative Code. This Permit is subject to modification to comply with new rules.(652)
By March 1 of each year, the Permittee shall submit an annual report update to the approved Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) for the Clarion Excavation (dated November 2025), Bermont Excavation (dated October 2025), and Northern Excavation (dated January 2026), that were submitted in support of the application for this permit. The update report shall be a comprehensive but concise summary of the data collected, assessment of the effectiveness of monitoring and mitigation procedures implemented thus far , and details on any mitigation actions taken pursuant to the
approved EMP. The report shall also submit for District approval detailed description of any modifications proposed to monitoring, mitigation thresholds, and mitigation procedures. Reports shall be submitted to the Water Use Permit Bureau. Any color part of the report that is scanned shall be scanned in color. The report shall contain the following components:

Pre-Mining and Pre-Dewatering Baseline Assessment and Data:
The report shall summarize the baseline data acquired thus far for sites that were still undergoing baseline assessments during the reporting period to characterize the normal hydrologic and vegetative conditions of on-site environmental features that are not permitted to be impacted and off-site environmental features. Additional off-site environmental features that have been identified since the previous report as having the potential to be hydrologically impacted if protection measures fail must also be described. The description shall include documentation or proposed documentation of their
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current hydrologic and vegetative conditions, and each shall be located on a recent aerial map and be clearly labeled for identification to the description.

Status Report of Pre-Mitigation Measures:
The report shall contain updates on any approved pre-mitigation measures already implemented, status of those to be implemented and any proposed additional measures or changes to the approved schedule.

Hydrologic Monitor Data:
The report shall include a data summary section for all existing monitor sites included in the EMP including any updates to seasonal high or normal pool elevations, as well as a spreadsheet with all raw data required by condition of this permit from each environmental monitor site, District ID Nos. 95, 96, 97, 98, 102, 103, 104, 111, 112, 113, 116, 117, 119, 120, and 121, Permittee ID Nos. 1-A, 1-B, SG-2,
SG-1, MW-1, MW-2, MW-3, SG-C1, MW-C1, MW-C2, 116, 117, 119, 120, and 121. This section shall
include essential graphs [option = (including statistical trend analysis, such as double-mass curve analysis, multiple linear regression)], tables, and text, with little or no data interpretation. The Data Summary Section shall contain updates to the status of proposed monitor sites, any proposed changes to their locations and any additional monitor sites proposed.

Interpretive Evaluation:
The Interpretive Evaluation Section shall present the Permittee's analyses and interpretation of dewatering data, hydraulic recharge ditch water levels (if any), wetland water levels, surficial [option: and Floridan] aquifer water level data, lake levels or stream flow and other data collected pursuant to the EMP submitted in support of this permit as it relates to environmental conditions in the vicinity of the mine pits or cuts. This section shall also address investigations and analyses of relationships between water levels in the mine pit or mine cut, those in any hydraulic recharge ditches, atmospheric conditions, and drainage factors as they pertain to the environmental condition of designated wetlands. A brief summary of any recommended changes to the monitoring requirements shall be provided noting that some changes may necessitate a modification of the permit.

Wetland Assessments:
The report shall include qualitative and quantitative updates per the protocol described in the EMP to the vegetative conditions of all on-site environmental features that are not permitted to be impacted as well as to all off-site environmental features included in the EMP. Any proposed changes to wetland assessment protocols shall be included with supportive data for the requested change. If reference wetlands have been identified in the EMP, the protected wetlands are to be compared to them per the procedures in the EMP.

Mitigation Thresholds and Actions:
The report shall describe any proposed changes to mitigation thresholds and include actual data to support the requested change. It shall describe any unexpected hydrologic impacts that may have taken place since the last reporting period, the mitigation actions to correct the unexpected impact(s), and monitor data that indicates the effectiveness of the action(s).

(683)
District approved staff gauges, District ID Nos. 97 and 98, Permittee ID Nos. 97 and 98 shall be maintained in each hydraulic barrier ditch of the Bermont Excavation throughout the duration of mining and/or dewatering activity. District ID No. 111, Permittee ID No. SG-C1 shall be maintained in the hydraulic barrier ditch of the Clarion Excavation throughout the duration of mining and/or dewatering activity.

District ID Nos. 116 and 117, Permittee ID Nos. 116 and 117 shall be installed in the hydraulic barrier ditches of the Northern Excavation upon permit issuance. The Permittee shall submit final location data upon permit issuance.

Water levels shall be recorded weekly and reported monthly to verify maintenance of water levels per the design of the recharge-ditches. The staff gauges shall be surveyed according to instructions given on the District website and referenced to the North American Vertical Datum 1988, and a copy of the survey indicating the datum reference shall be submitted upon permit issuance. The staff gauge(s)

shall be scaled in one-tenth foot increments and shall be sized and placed so as to be clearly visible from an easily accessible point of land. To the maximum extent possible, water levels shall be recorded on the same day of each week and same time of each day. The frequency of recording may be modified by the Water Use Permit Bureau Chief, as necessary to ensure the protection of the resource.

Dewatering of the Northern Excavation prior to the installation of staff gauges District ID Nos. 116 and 117, Permittee ID Nos. 116 and 117, is a violation of the permit and may result in the revocation of the permit by the Water Use Permit Bureau Chief.

(686)
The following proposed withdrawal facilities shall be metered within 90 days of completion of construction of the facilities: District ID Nos. 78, 85, 89, 105, 115, and 118, Permittee ID No(s). 78, 85, 89, 105, 115, and 118. Monthly meter reading and reporting, as well as meter accuracy checks every five years shall be in accordance with instructions in Exhibit B, Metering Instructions, attached to and made part of this permit.(718)
The following withdrawal facilities shall continue to be maintained and operated with existing,
non-resettable, totalizing flow meter(s) or other measuring device(s) as approved by the Water Use Permit Bureau Chief: District ID Nos. 1, 2, 13, 15, 25, 55, 56, 60, 61, 64, 73, 77, 79, 83, 84, 87, 88, 90,
92, 93, 94, 100, 101, and 114, Permittee ID Nos. 1, 2, 13, 15, 25, 55, 56, 60, 61, 64, 73, 77, 79, 83, 84,
87, 88, 90, 92, 93, 94, 100, 101, and 114. Monthly meter reading and reporting, as well as meter accuracy checks every five years shall be in accordance with instructions in Exhibit B, Metering Instructions, attached to and made part of this permit.(719)
For the following monitor well(s) or piezometer(s), the Permittee shall record water levels using a water level probe relative to North American Vertical Datum 1988 (NAVD88) and report them to the District at the frequency listed for the interval, aquifer system, or geologic formation listed. The monitor well(s) or piezometer(s) shall be surveyed by a surveyor licensed in the State of Florida and referenced to NAVD88, and a certified survey indicating the datum reference shall be submitted with the first water level data report. To the maximum extent possible, water levels shall be recorded on a regular schedule: same time each day, same day each week, same week each month as appropriate to the frequency noted. The readings shall be reported online via the Permit Information Center at the District website, (www.watermatters.org/permits/epermitting/), or mailed in hardcopy on District-provided forms to the address given in this permit for mailing data and reports on or before the tenth day of the following month. The frequency of recording may be modified by the Water Use Permit Bureau Chief, as necessary to ensure the protection of the resource.

District ID Nos. 119, 120, and 121, Permittee ID Nos. 119, 120, and 121, to monitor the surficial aquifer on a biweekly basis.

Dewatering of the Northern Excavation prior to the installation of these monitoring wells is a violation of the permit and may result in the revocation of the permit by the Water Use Permit Bureau Chief

(755)
The Permittee shall continue to maintain the monitor well(s) or piezometer(s) listed below, monitor water levels using a water level probe, and report them to the District at the frequency listed for the interval, aquifer system, or geologic formation listed. Water levels shall be recorded relative to North American Vertical Datum 1988 and to the maximum extent possible, recorded on a regular schedule: same time each day, same day each week, same week each month as appropriate to the frequency noted. The readings shall be reported online via the WUP Portal at the District website (www.watermatters.org) or mailed in hardcopy on District-provided forms to the Water Use Permit Bureau on or before the tenth day of the following month. The frequency of recording may be modified by the Water Use Permit Bureau Chief, as necessary to ensure the protection of the resource. The Permittee shall have the elevation of the measuring point on each well listed surveyed to the specified datum, and a copy of the certified survey report for the wells listed shall be included with the first data submittal.

Existing District ID Nos. 102, 103, and 104, Permittee ID Nos. MW-1, MW-2, and MW-3 to monitor the surficial aquifer on a biweekly basis.

Existing District ID Nos. 112 and 113, Permittee ID Nos. MW-C1 and MW-C2 to monitor the surficial aquifer on a biweekly basis.
(756)
The Permittee shall maintain the District- approved staff gauges in the Bermont Excavation mining pits and report measurements of water levels referenced to the North American Vertical Datum 1988, at the frequency indicated. Instructions for installation of the staff gauges, and for recording and reporting the data are given in Exhibit B, Water Level Instructions, attached to and made part of this permit. To the maximum extent possible, water levels shall be recorded on the same day of each week and same time of each day. The frequency of recording may be modified by the Water Use Permit Bureau Chief, as necessary to ensure the protection of the resource.

For District ID Nos. 95 and 96, Permittee ID Nos. 1-A and 1-B, mine pit water levels shall be recorded weekly and reported monthly.

Dewatering of the Bermont Excavation prior to the installation of staff gauges District ID Nos. 95 and 96, Permittee ID Nos. 1-A and 1-B, is a violation of the permit and may result in the revocation of the permit by the Water Use Permit Bureau Chief.
(762)
Upon execution of the signed "FARMS" Agreement between the District and Permittee, the following condition shall be complied with.

Standby quantities are based on calculations performed by the DISTRICT that provide the best estimate of the groundwater quantities that shall be conserved or offset as a result of the operation of the FARMS Project (PROJECT). The parties recognize that the DISTRICT agreed to fund the PROJECT based upon this estimated resource benefit and the standby quantity shall constitute the "offset" of the PROJECT which may only be used by the Permittee in accordance with the provisions of paragraph C. The preceding sentence of this provision shall survive the termination or expiration of the FARMS Agreement for so long as the Permittee operates the PROJECT.

If a 20-year permit is issued, the Permittee agrees to operate the PROJECT in accordance with paragraph C for the term of the 20-year permit and the DISTRICT agrees that standby quantities shall not be reduced during the 20-year permit unless requested by the Permittee or required by Florida Statutes. Standby quantities will be reviewed during permit renewal and will remain on standby status without reduction as long as the Permittee continues to operate the PROJECT in accordance with paragraph C and the conditions for issuance provided for in Chapter 373, F.S. and Chapter 40D-2, F.A.C., are met. If the Permittee discontinues operating the PROJECT prior to the expiration of the
20-year permit, the Permittee shall submit a permit modification application within ten (10) days and the parties agree that the standby quantities will be reviewed by the DISTRICT in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 373, F.S. and Chapter 40D-2, F.A.C. In the event the Permittee subsequently operates the PROJECT, the Permittee shall modify the Permit in accordance with paragraph A. This provision shall survive the termination or expiration of the FARMS Agreement.

The Permittee shall use the project components for the purpose of reducing groundwater withdrawals to the maximum extent practicable and allowed under the terms and conditions of the Permit, or its subsequent renewal or modification on all portions of the agricultural operation which are capable of benefiting from the PROJECT. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Permittee may use standby quantities for irrigation as reasonably necessary under the circumstances and in accordance with the Permit or its subsequent renewal or modification if the use of the water provided by the

PROJECT is such that a) adverse crop effects will occur due to its use or detainment; b) food safety concerns arise through its use; c) the quantity of surface water and captured irrigation tailwater is insufficient to provide the quantities of water necessary for supplemental irrigation; d) an unforeseen malfunction in project components occurs; or e) if standby quantities estimated are not realized. If a 20-year permit is issued to the Permittee under the terms of paragraph B, this provision shall survive the expiration of the FARMS Agreement through the duration of the 20-year permit.

The Permittee shall not use the standby quantities to expand its agricultural operation or to irrigate a change in crop that utilizes more water than the existing crops that are set forth in the FARMS Agreement. This provision shall not be construPedatgo epr3oh5ibit the Permittee from expanding its

agricultural operation or irrigating different crops with quantities otherwise available in the Permit. This provision shall survive the termination or expiration of the FARMS Agreement for so long as the Permittee operates the PROJECT.

The Permittee shall not, sell, lease, convey or otherwise transfer the standby quantities from the Permit, or its subsequent renewal or modification, to any other permit, person, or entity or to another property owned by the Permittee. This provision shall survive the termination or expiration of the FARMS Agreement for so long as the Permittee operates the PROJECT.

The required permit modification applications may be made through the use of a Modification Short Form if otherwise permitted under DISTRICT rules.
(990)

40D-2
Exhibit A
WATER USE PERMIT STANDARD CONDITIONS

With advance notice to the Permittee, District staff with proper identification shall have permission to enter, inspect, collect samples, take measurements, observe permitted and related facilities and collect and document any information deemed necessary to determine
compliance with the approved plans, specifications and conditions of this permit. The Permittee shall either accompany District staff onto the property or make provision for access onto the property.
When necessary to analyze impacts to the water resource or existing users, the District shall require the Permittee to install flow metering or other measuring devices to record withdrawal quantities and submit the data to the District.
A District identification tag shall be prominently displayed at each withdrawal point that is required by the District to be metered or for which withdrawal quantities are required to be reported to the District, by permanently affixing the tag to the withdrawal facility.
The Permittee shall mitigate any adverse impact to environmental features or offsite land uses
as a result of withdrawals. When adverse impacts occur or are imminent, the District shall require the Permittee to mitigate the impacts. Examples of adverse impacts include the following:
Significant reduction in levels or flows in water bodies such as lakes, impoundments, wetlands, springs, streams or other watercourses; or
Damage to crops and other vegetation causing financial harm to the owner; and
Damage to the habitat of endangered or threatened species.
The Permittee shall mitigate any adverse impact to existing legal uses caused by withdrawals. When adverse impacts occur or are imminent, the District may require the Permittee to mitigate the impacts. Adverse impacts include:

A reduction in water levels which impairs the ability of a well to produce water;
Significant reduction in levels or flows in water bodies such as lakes, impoundments, wetlands, springs, streams or other watercourses; or
Significant inducement of natural or manmade contaminants into a water supply or into a usable portion of an aquifer or water body.
Permittee shall notify the District in writing within 30 days of any sale, transfer, or conveyance of ownership or any other loss of permitted legal control of the Project and / or related facilities from which the permitted consumptive use is made. Where Permittee's control of the land subject to the permit was demonstrated through a lease, the Permittee must either submit documentation showing that it continues to have legal control or transfer control of the permitted system / project to the new landowner or new lessee. All transfers of ownership are subject to the requirements of Rule 40D-1.6105, F.A.C. Alternatively, the Permittee may surrender the consumptive use permit to the District, thereby relinquishing the right to conduct any activities under the permit.
All withdrawals authorized by this WUP shall be implemented as conditioned by this permit, including any documents submitted as part of the permit application incorporated by reference in a permit condition. This permit is subject to review and modification, enforcement action, or revocation, in whole or in part, pursuant to Section 373.136 or 373.243, F.S.
This permit does not convey to the Permittee any property rights or privileges other than those specified herein, nor relieve the Permittee from complying with any applicable local government, state, or federal law, rule, or ordinance.
The Permittee shall cease or reduce surface water withdrawal as directed by the District if water levels in lakes fall below the applicable minimum water level established in Chapter 40D-8, F.A.C., or rates of flow in streams fall below the minimum levels established in Chapter 40D-8, F.A.C.

The Permittee shall cease or reduce withdrawal as directed by the District if water levels in aquifers fall below the minimum levels established by the Governing Board.
A Permittee may seek modification of any term of an unexpired permit. The Permittee is advised that section 373.239, F.S., and Rule 40D-2.331, F.A.C., are applicable to permit modifications.
The Permittee shall practice water conservation to increase the efficiency of transport, application, and use, as well as to decrease waste and to minimize runoff from the property. At such time as the Governing Board adopts specific conservation requirements for the Permittee's water use classification, this permit shall be subject to those requirements upon notice and after a reasonable period for compliance.
The District may establish special regulations for Water-Use Caution Areas. At such time as the Governing Board adopts such provisions, this permit shall be subject to them upon notice and after a reasonable period for compliance.
Nothing in this permit should be construed to limit the authority of the District to declare a water shortage and issue orders pursuant to chapter 373, F.S. In the event of a declared water shortage, the Permittee must adhere to the water shortage restrictions, as specified by the District. The Permittee is advised that during a water shortage, reports shall be submitted as required by District rule or order.
This permit is issued based on information provided by the Permittee demonstrating that the use of water is reasonable and beneficial, consistent with the public interest, and will not interfere with any existing legal use of water. If, during the term of the permit, it is determined by the District that a statement in the application and in the supporting data are found to be untrue and inaccurate, the use is not reasonable and beneficial, in the public interest, or does impact an existing legal use of water, the Governing Board shall modify this permit or shall revoke this permit following notice and hearing, pursuant to sections 373.136 or 373.243, F.S. The Permittee shall immediately notify the District in writing of any previously submitted information that is later discovered to be inaccurate.
Within the Southern Water Use Caution Area, if the District determines that significant water quantity or quality changes, impacts to existing legal uses, or adverse environmental impacts are occurring, the District, upon reasonable notice to the Permittee, including a statement of facts upon which the District based its determination, may reconsider the quantities permitted or other conditions of the permit as appropriate to address the change or impact, but only after an opportunity for the Permittee to resolve or mitigate the change or impact or to request a hearing.
All permits are contingent upon continued ownership or legal control of all property on which pumps, wells, diversions or other water withdrawal facilities are located.

Exhibit B Instructions

METERING INSTRUCTIONS

The Permittee shall meter withdrawals from surface waters and/or the ground water resources, and meter readings from each withdrawal facility shall be recorded on a monthly basis within the last week of the month. The meter reading(s) shall be reported to the Water Use Permit Bureau on or before the tenth day of the following month for monthly reporting frequencies.

For bi-annual reporting, the data shall be recorded on a monthly basis and reported on or before the tenth day of the month
following the sixth month of recorded data.

The Permittee shall submit meter readings online using the Permit Information Center at www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/permits/epermitting/ or on District supplied scanning forms unless another arrangement for submission of this data has been approved by the District. Submission of such data by any other unauthorized form or mechanism may result in loss of data and subsequent delinquency notifications. Call the Water Use Permit Bureau inTampa at (813) 985-7481 if difficulty is encountered.

The meters shall adhere to the following descriptions and shall be installed or maintained as follows:

The meter(s) shall be non-resettable, totalizing flow meter(s) that have a totalizer of sufficient magnitude to retain total gallon data for a minimum of the three highest consecutive months permitted quantities. If other measuring device(s) are proposed, prior to installation, approval shall be obtained in writing from the Water Use Permit Bureau Chief.
The Permittee shall report non-use on all metered standby withdrawal facilities on the scanning form or approved alternative reporting method.
If a metered withdrawal facility is not used during any given month, the meter report shall be submitted to the District indicating the same meter reading as was submitted the previous month.
The flow meter(s) or other approved device(s) shall have and maintain an accuracy within five percent of the actual flow as installed.
Meter accuracy testing requirements:
For newly metered withdrawal points, the flow meter installation shall be designed for inline field access for meter accuracy testing.
The meter shall be tested for accuracy on-site, as installed according to the Flow Meter Accuracy Test Instructions in this Exhibit B, every five years in the assigned month for the county,
beginning from the date of its installation for new meters or from the date of initial issuance of this permit containing the metering condition with an accuracy test requirement for existing meters.
The testing frequency will be decreased if the Permittee demonstrates to the satisfaction of the District that a longer period of time for testing is warranted.
The test will be accepted by the District only if performed by a person knowledgeable in the testing equipment used.
If the actual flow is found to be greater than 5% different from the measured flow, within 30 days, the Permittee shall have the meter re-calibrated, repaired, or replaced, whichever is necessary. Documentation of the test and a certificate of re-calibration, if applicable, shall be submitted within 30 days of each test or re-calibration.
The meter shall be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions for achieving accurate flow to the specifications above, or it shall be installed in a straight length of pipe where there is at least an upstream length equal to ten (10) times the outside pipe diameter and a downstream length equal to two (2) times the outside pipe diameter. Where there is not at least a length of ten diameters upstream available, flow straightening vanes shall be used in the upstream line.
Broken or malfunctioning meter:
If the meter or other flow measuring device malfunctions or breaks, the Permittee shall notify the District within 15 days of discovering the malfunction or breakage.
The meter must be replaced with a repaired or new meter, subject to the same specifications given above, within 30 days of the discovery.
If the meter is removed from the withdrawal point for any other reason, it shall be replaced with another

from the withdrawal. In either event, a fully functioning meter shall not be off the withdrawal point for more than 60 consecutive days.
While the meter is not functioning correctly, the Permittee shall keep track of the total amount of time the withdrawal point was used for each month and multiply those minutes times the pump capacity (in gallons per minute) for total gallons. The estimate of the number of gallons used each month during that period shall be submitted on District scanning forms and noted as estimated per instructions on the form. If the data is submitted by another approved method, the fact that it is estimated must be indicated. The reason for the necessity to estimate pumpage shall be reported with the estimate.
In the event a new meter is installed to replace a broken meter, it and its installation shall meet the specifications of this condition. The permittee shall notify the District of the replacement with the first submittal of meter readings from the new meter.

FLOW METER ACCURACY TEST INSTRUCTIONS

Accuracy Test Due Date - The Permittee is to schedule their accuracy test according to the following schedule:

For existing metered withdrawal points, add five years to the previous test year, and make the test in the month assigned to your county.

For withdrawal points for which metering is added for the first time, the test is to be scheduled five years from the issue year in the month assigned to your county.

For proposed withdrawal points, the test date is five years from the completion date of the withdrawal point in the month assigned to your county.

For the Permittee's convenience, if there are multiple due-years for meter accuracy testing because of the timing of the installation and/or previous accuracy tests of meters, the Permittee can submit a request in writing to the Water Use Permit Bureau Chief for one specific year to be assigned as the due date year for meter testing. Permittees with many meters to test may also request the tests to be grouped into one year or spread out evenly over two to three years.

The months for accuracy testing of meters are assigned by county. The Permittee is requested but not required to have their testing done in the month assigned to their county. This is to have sufficient District staff available for assistance.

January	Hillsborough
February	Manatee, Pasco
March	Polk (for odd numbered permits)*
April	Polk (for even numbered permits)*
May	Highlands
June	Hardee, Charlotte
July	None or Special Request
August	None or Special Request
September	Desoto, Sarasota
October	Citrus, Levy, Lake
November	Hernando, Sumter, Marion
December	Pinellas

* The permittee may request their multiple permits be tested in the same month.

Accuracy Test Requirements: The Permittee shall test the accuracy of flow meters on permitted withdrawal points as follows:

The equipment water temperature shall be set to 72 degrees Fahrenheit for ground water, and to the measured water temperature for other water sources.

A minimum of two separate timed tests shall be performed for each meter . Each timed test shall consist of measuring flow using the test meter and the installed meter for a minimum of four minutes duration. If the two tests do not yield consistent results, additional tests shall be pePrfoargmeed4fo0r a minimum of eight minutes or

longer per test until consistent results are obtained.

If the installed meter has a rate of flow, or large multiplier that does not allow for consistent results to be obtained with four- or eight-minute tests, the duration of the test shall be increased as necessary to obtain accurate and consistent results with respect to the type of flow meter installed.

The results of two consistent tests shall be averaged, and the result will be considered the test result for the meter being tested. This result shall be expressed as a plus or minus percent (rounded to the nearest one-tenth percent) accuracy of the installed meter relative to the test meter. The percent
accuracy indicates the deviation (if any), of the meter being tested from the test meter.

Accuracy Test Report: The Permittees shall demonstrate that the results of the meter test(s) are accurate by submitting the following information within 30 days of the test:

A completed Flow Meter Accuracy Verification Form, Form LEG-R.101.00 (5/14) for each flow meter tested. This form can be obtained from the District's website (www.watermatters.org) under "ePermitting and Rules" for Water Use Permits.

A printout of data that was input into the test equipment, if the test equipment is capable of creating such a printout;

A statement attesting that the manufacturer of the test equipment , or an entity approved or authorized by the manufacturer, has trained the operator to use the specific model test equipment used for testing;

The date of the test equipment's most recent calibration that demonstrates that it was calibrated within the previous twelve months, and the test lab' s National Institute of Standards and Testing (N.I.S.T.) traceability reference number.

A diagram showing the precise location on the pipe where the testing equipment was mounted shall be supplied with the form. This diagram shall also show the pump, installed meter, the configuration (with all valves, tees, elbows, and any other possible flow disturbing devices) that exists between the
pump and the test location clearly noted with measurements. If flow straightening vanes are utilized, their location(s) shall also be included in the diagram.

A picture of the test location, including the pump, installed flow meter, and the measuring device, or for sites where the picture does not include all of the items listed above, a picture of the test site with a notation of distances to these items.

WELL COMPLAINT INSTRUCTIONS
The permittee shall adhere to the following process for handling water resource, surface or ground water withdrawal point impact, dewatering complaints, or discharge/seepage of water from their property:
Within 48 hours of a complaint received by the Permittee related to their withdrawal or use of water or dewatering activity, the Permittee shall notify the District, perform a preliminary investigation to determine whether the Permittee's pumpage, dewatering activity, or discharge/seepage from their property may have caused the problem.
If this preliminary assessment indicates that the Permittee may be responsible, the Permittee shall, within 72 hours of complaint receipt, supply the complainant with any water necessary for health and safety purposes, such as drinking water.
If the resulting investigation determines that the Permittee was not responsible for the well problem, the Permittee shall document the reasons for this determination.
If the detailed investigation confirms that the complainant's problem was caused by the Permittee's pumpage, dewatering, or discharge or water impoundment activities:
The complainant's problem shall be fully corrected within 15 days of complaint receipt.
Impacts to wells: Full correction shall be restoration of the complainant's well to pre-impact condition or better, including the aspects of pressure levels, discharge quantity, and water quality. This detailed investigation shall include, but not be limited to, an analysis of water levels and pumpage impacts at the time of the complainant's problem, well and pump characteristics including depths, capacity, pump curves, and irrigation system requirements.
The Permittee shall file a report of the complaint, the findings of facts, appropriate technical data, and any mitigating action taken or to be taken by the Permittee, to the Water Use Permit Bureau Chief, for review and approval within 20 days of the receipt of any complaint. The report shall include:
The name and address of each complainant;
The date and nature of the complaint;
A summary of the Permittee's investigation;
A summary of the Permittee's determination, including details of any mitigation activities; and
Cost of mitigation activity for each complaint.
A copy of the report shall be sent to the complainant within 20 days of complaint receipt.

April Breton

Authorized Signature
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

This permit, issued under the provision of Chapter 373, Florida Statues and Florida Administrative Code 40D-2, authorizes the Permittee to withdraw the quantities outlined above, and may require various activities to be performed by the Permittee as described in the permit, including the Special Conditions. The permit does not convey to the Permittee any property rights or privileges other than those specified herein, nor relieve the Permittee from complying with any applicable local government, state, or federal law, rule, or ordinance.

Notice of Rights

ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING

You or any person whose substantial interests are or may be affected by the District's intended or proposed action may request an administrative hearing on that action by filing a written petition in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes (F.S.), Uniform Rules of Procedure Chapter 28-106, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) and District Rule 40D-1.1010, F.A.C. Unless otherwise provided by law, a petition for administrative hearing must be filed with (received by) the District within 21 days of receipt of written notice of agency action. "Written notice" means either actual written notice, or newspaper publication of notice, that the District has taken or intends to take agency action. "Receipt of written notice" is deemed to be the fifth day after the date on which actual notice is deposited in the United States mail, if notice is mailed to you, or the date that actual notice is issued, if sent
to you by electronic mail or delivered to you, or the date that notice is published in a newspaper, for those persons to whom the District does not provide actual notice.

Pursuant to Subsection 373.427(2)(c), F.S., for notices of intended or proposed agency action on a consolidated application for an environmental resource permit and use of sovereignty submerged lands concurrently reviewed by the District, a petition for administrative hearing must be filed with (received by) the District within 14 days of receipt of written notice.

Pursuant to Rule 62-532.430, F.A.C., for notices of intent to deny a well construction permit, a petition for administrative hearing must be filed with (received by) the District within 30 days of receipt of written notice of intent to deny.

Any person who receives written notice of an agency decision and who fails to file a written request for a hearing within 21 days of receipt or other period as required by law waives the right to request a hearing on such matters.

Mediation pursuant to Section 120.573, F.S., to settle an administrative dispute regarding District intended or proposed action is not available prior to the filing of a petition for hearing.

A request or petition for administrative hearing must comply with the requirements set forth in Chapter 28.106, F.A.C. A request or petition for a hearing must: (1) explain how the substantial interests of each person requesting the hearing will be affected by the District's intended action or proposed action, (2) state all material facts disputed by the person requesting the hearing or state that there are no material facts in dispute, and (3) otherwise comply with Rules 28-106.201 and 28-106.301, F.A.C. Chapter 28-106,
F.A.C. can be viewed at www.flrules.org or at the District's website at www.WaterMatters.org/permits/rules.

A petition for administrative hearing is deemed filed upon receipt of the complete petition by the District Agency Clerk at the District's Tampa Service Office during normal business hours, which are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding District holidays. Filings with the District Agency Clerk may be made by mail, hand-delivery or facsimile transfer (fax). The District does not accept petitions for administrative hearing by electronic mail. Mailed filings must be addressed to, and hand-delivered filings must be delivered to, the Agency Clerk, Southwest Florida Water Management District, 7601 Highway 301 North,Tampa,FL 33637-6759. Faxed filings must be transmitted to the District Agency Clerk at (813) 367-9776. Any petition not received during normal business hours shall be filed as of 8:00 a.m. on the next business day. The District's acceptance of faxed petitions for
filing is subject to certain conditions set forth in the District's Statement of Agency Organization and Operation, available for viewing at www.WaterMatters.org/about.

JUDICIAL REVIEW
Pursuant to Sections 120.60(3) and 120.68, F.S., a party who is adversely affected by District action may seek judicial review of the District's action. Judicial review shall be sought in the Fifth District Court of Appeal or in the appellate district where a party resides or as otherwise provided by law.

All proceedings shall be instituted by filing an original notice of appeal with the District Agency Clerk within 30 days after the rendition of the order being appealed, and a copy of the notice of appeal, accompanied by any filing fees prescribed by law, with the clerk of the court, in accordance with Rules 9.110 and 9.190 of the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure (Fla. R. App. P.). Pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.020(h), an order is rendered when a signed written order is filed with the
clerk of the lower tribunal.

EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

District Auditing Services for Fiscal Years 2025/2026, 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 With Two Year Option (2028/2029 and 2029/2030)
Charlotte County, Florida

EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT AUDITOR SELECTION INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

SECTION 1. DUE DATE. Sealed proposals must be received no later than August 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., at the offices of District Manager, located at 2501A Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410.

SECTION 2. FAMILIARITY WITH THE LAW. By submitting a proposal, the Proposer is affirming its familiarity and understanding with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that in any manner affect the work. Ignorance on the part of the Proposer will in no way relieve it from responsibility to perform the work covered by the proposal in compliance with all such laws, ordinances and regulations.

SECTION 3. QUALIFICATIONS OF PROPOSER. The contract, if awarded, will only be awarded to a responsible Proposer who is qualified by experience and licensing to do the work specified herein. The Proposer shall submit with its proposal satisfactory evidence of experience in similar work and show that it is fully prepared to complete the work to the satisfaction of the District.
SECTION 4. REJECTION OF PROPOSAL. Proposers shall be disqualified and their proposals rejected if the District has reason to believe that collusion may exist among the Proposers, the Proposer has defaulted on any previous contract or is in arrears on any previous or existing contract, or for failure to demonstrate proper licensure and business organization.

SECTION 5. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL. Submit one (1) copy of the Proposal Documents and one digital copy, and other requested attachments at the time and place indicated herein, which shall be enclosed in an opaque sealed envelope, marked with the title “Auditing Services – East Charlotte Drainage District” on the face of it.
SECTION 6.  MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL.  Proposals may be
modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed and delivered to the place where proposals are to be submitted at any time prior to the time and date the proposals are due. After proposals are opened by the District, no proposal may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days.

SECTION 7. PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS. The proposal documents shall consist of the notice announcing the request for proposals, these instructions, the Evaluation Criteria Sheet and a proposal with all required documentation pursuant to Section 12 of these instructions (the “Proposal Documents”).

SECTION 8. PROPOSAL. In making its proposal, each Proposer represents that it has read and understands the Proposal Documents and that the proposal is made in accordance therewith.

SECTION 9. BASIS OF AWARD/RIGHT TO REJECT. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, make modifications to the work, and waive any informalities or irregularities in proposals as it is deemed in the best interests of the District.

SECTION 10. CONTRACT AWARD. Within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the Notice of Award from the District, the Proposer shall enter into and execute a Contract (engagement letter) with the District.

SECTION 11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Nothing herein shall be construed as or constitute a waiver of District’s limited waiver of liability contained in section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or any other statute or law.

SECTION 12. MISCELLANEOUS. All proposals shall include the following information in addition to any other requirements of the proposal documents.
List position or title of all personnel to perform work on the District audit. Include resumes or each person listed; list years of experience in present position for each party listed and years of related experience.
Describe proposed staffing levels, including resumes with applicable certifications.

Three references from projects of similar size and scope. The Proposer should include information relating to the work it conducted for each reference as well as a name, address and phone number of a contact person.
SECTION 13. PROTESTS. Any protest regarding the Proposal Documents, must be filed in writing, at the offices of the District Manager, within seventy-two (72) hours after receipt of the Request for Proposals and Evaluation Criteria or other contract documents. The formal protest setting forth with particularity the facts and law upon which the protest is based shall be filed within seven (7) calendar days after the initial notice of protest was filed. Failure to timely file a notice of protest or failure to timely file a formal written protest shall constitute a waiver of any right to object or protest with respect to the aforesaid Request for Proposals, Evaluation Criteria, or other contract documents.

SECTION 14. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS. The criteria to be used in the evaluation are presented in the Evaluation Criteria Sheet, contained within the Proposal Documents.

SECTION 15. REJECTION OF ALL PROPOSALS. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids, with or without cause, and to waive technical errors and informalities, as determined to be in the best interests of the District.

EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT AUDITOR SELECTION
EVALUATION CRITERIA

Ability of Personnel (10 Points).

(E.g., geographic locations of the firm’s headquarters or permanent office in relation to the project; capabilities and experience of key personnel; evaluation of existing work load; proposed staffing levels, etc.)

Proposer’s Experience (10 Points).

(E.g. past record and experience of the Proposer in similar projects; volume of work previously performed by the firm; past performance for other Community Development Districts in other contracts; character, integrity, reputation of Proposer, etc.)

Understanding of Scope of Work (10 Points).

Extent to which the proposal demonstrates an understanding of the District’s needs for the services requested.
Ability to Furnish the Required Services (10 Points).
Present ability to manage this project and the extent to which the proposal demonstrates the adequacy of Proposer’s financial resources and stability as a business entity necessary to complete the services required (E.g. the existence of any natural disaster plan for business operations).

Price (10 Points).

Points will be awarded based upon the price bid for the rendering of the services and reasonableness of the price to the services.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING A REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 AND SETTING THE TIME AND LOCATION OF SAID DISTRICT MEETINGS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the East Charlotte Drainage District ("District") to establish a regular meeting schedule for fiscal year 2026/2027; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the District has set a regular meeting schedule, location and time for District meetings for fiscal year 2026/2027 which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A”.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.   The above recitals are hereby adopted.

Section 2.  The regular meeting schedule, time and location for meetings for fiscal year 2026/2027 which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby adopted and authorized to be published.
PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 21st day of July, 2026.

ATTEST:	EAST CHARLOTTE
DRAINAGE DISTRICT

By:			By:		 Secretary/Assistant Secretary			Chairperson/Vice Chairperson

EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of the East Charlotte Drainage District (the “District”) will hold Regular Board Meetings (the “Meeting” or “Meetings”) in the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center located at 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950 at 9:00 a.m. on the following dates:
October 20, 2026
January 19, 2027
April 20, 2027
July 20, 2027

The purpose of the meetings is to conduct any business coming before the Board. Meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. Copies of the Agendas for any of the meetings may be obtained from the District’s website www.eastcharlottedd.org or by contacting the District Manager at (941) 786-3716 or by email at kmeneely@sdsinc.org and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 prior to the date of the particular meeting. The Meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for special districts. The Meetings may be continued to a date, time and place to be specified on the record at the Meeting.
From time to time one or two Supervisors may participate by telephone; therefore, a speaker telephone will be present at the meeting location so that Supervisors may be fully informed of the discussions taking place. Said meeting(s) may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on the record.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at his or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.

In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at any of these meetings should contact the District Manager at (941) 786-3716 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the particular meeting.

Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.

EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT
www.eastcharlottedd.org
PUBLISH: PORT CHARLOTTE SUN  10/10/25

East Charlotte Drainage District

Financial Report For June 2026

EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
JUNE 2026

REVENUES	
Annual Budget
10/1/25 - 9/30/26	

Actual Jun-26	Year To Date Actual
10/1/25 - 6/30/26	
Assessment - Maintenance	225,470	14,343	156,983	
Assessment - Capital Unit 1	0	0	0	
Assessment - Capital Unit 2	0	0	0	
Assessment - Shell Roads Maintenance	6,011	89	3,663	
Miscellaneous Income	0	1,040	2,749	
Interest Income	1,440	0	6,743	
Total Revenues	$	232,921	$	15,472	$	170,138	
				
EXPENDITURES				
Management Fees	32,472	2,706	24,354	
Contractual Services	24,000	1,075	9,500	
Weed Control	27,432	1,845	1,845	
Mechanical Cleaning (Canals)	25,000	0	0	
Road Maintenance	24,241	0	0	
Control Structures	15,689	0	0	
Water Analyses	240	0	0	
Legal Fees	24,000	0	20,252	
Legal Advertising	850	0	262	
Engineering	8,500	0	19,650	
Audit Fees	10,000	10,122	10,122	
Postage & Delivery	350	0	152	
Assessment/Tax Roll	0	0	0	
Office Supplies	475	0	391	
Website & ADA Compliance	0	0	0	
Meeting and Membership Dues	1,200	0	175	
Miscellaneous	700	0	387	
Insurance	4,500	0	4,470	
Discharge Pump, Section 16	500	0	0	
Interest on Credit Line (LOC)	275	0	0	
Miscellaneous Maintenance	2,500	0	2,400	
General Maintenance/Reserve	16,108	0	0	
				
Total Expenditures	$	219,032	$	15,748	$	93,960	
				
Revenues Less Expenditures	$	13,889	$	(276)	$	76,178	
				
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	(4,630)	(289)	(3,242)	
Discounts For Early Payments	(9,259)	0	(5,230)	
				
Excess/ (Shortfall)	$	-	$	(565)	$	67,706	
				
Carryover From Prior Year	0	0	0	
				
Net Excess/ (Shortfall)	$	-	$	(565)	$	67,706	

Note: Distribution Received From Charlotte County For $72,150.74 On 7/9/26.

Bank Balance As Of 6/30/26	$	494,973.87	
Accounts Payable As Of 6/30/26	$	17,748.75	
Accounts Receivable As Of 6/30/26	$	-	
Available Funds As Of 6/30/26	$	477,225.12	

East Charlotte Drainage District
Budget vs. Actual
October 2025 through June 2026

	Oct 25 - June 26		25/26 Budget		$ Over Budget		% of Budget	
Ordinary Income/Expense								
	Income									
	01-3101	Assessments - Maintenance	156,983.17		225,470.00		-68,486.83		69.63%	
	01-3104	Assessments - Shell Roads Maint	3,662.99		6,011.00		-2,348.01		60.94%	
	01-3830	Assessment Fees	-3,242.16		-4,630.00		1,387.84		70.03%	
	01-3831	Assessment Discounts	-5,230.17		-9,259.00		4,028.83		56.49%	
	01-9400	Miscellaneous Income	2,749.69		0.00		2,749.69		100.0%	
	01-9410	Interest Income	6,742.64		1,440.00		5,302.64		468.24%	
	Total Income	161,666.16		219,032.00		-57,365.84		73.81%	
Gross Profit		161,666.16		219,032.00		-57,365.84		73.81%	
	Expense									
	01-1311	Management Fees	24,354.00		32,472.00		-8,118.00		75.0%	
	01-1480	Legal Advertisements	261.69		850.00		-588.31		30.79%	
	01-1513	Postage and Delivery	152.44		350.00		-197.56		43.55%	
	01-1600	Contractural Services	9,500.00		24,000.00		-14,500.00		39.58%	
	01-1620	Weed Control	1,844.75		27,432.00		-25,587.25		6.73%	
	01-1640	Road Maintenance	0.00		24,241.00		-24,241.00		0.0%	
	01-1650	Control Structures	0.00		15,689.00		-15,689.00		0.0%	
	01-1660	Water Analyses	0.00		240.00		-240.00		0.0%	
	01-1670	Legal Fees	20,252.17		24,000.00		-3,747.83		84.38%	
	01-1680	Engineering	19,650.21		8,500.00		11,150.21		231.18%	
	01-1690	Audit Fees	10,122.00		10,000.00		122.00		101.22%	
	01-1700	Mechanical Cleaning	0.00		25,000.00		-25,000.00		0.0%	
	01-1720	Office Supplies	390.55		475.00		-84.45		82.22%	
	01-1725	Meetings & Membership Dues	175.00		1,200.00		-1,025.00		14.58%	
	01-1730	Miscellaneous	387.46		700.00		-312.54		55.35%	
	01-1740	Insurance	4,470.00		4,500.00		-30.00		99.33%	
	01-1797	Discharge Pump, Section 16	0.00		500.00		-500.00		0.0%	
	01-1815	Miscellaneous Maintenance	2,400.00		2,500.00		-100.00		96.0%	
	01-1816	Interest - Line of Credit	0.00		275.00		-275.00		0.0%	
	01-1817	Reserve (General Maintenance)	0.00		16,108.00		-16,108.00		0.0%	
	Total Expense	93,960.27		219,032.00		-125,071.73		42.9%	
Net Ordinary Income		67,705.89		0.00		67,705.89		100.0%	
Net Income			67,705.89		0.00		67,705.89		100.0%	

EAST CHARLOTTE DRAINAGE DISTRICT TAX COLLECTIONS
2025-2026

#	

ID#	

PAYMENT FROM	

DATE	

FOR	

Tax Collect Receipts	

Interest Received	

Commissions Paid	

Discount	

Net From Tax Collector	

Maintenance Asssessment Income (Before Discounts & Fees)	

Capital Unit 1 Asssessment Income (Before Discounts & Fees)	

Capital Unit 2 Asssessment Income (Before Discounts & Fees)	
Shell Road Maintenance Asssessment Income (Before Discounts & Fees)	

Maintenance Asssessment Income (After Discounts & Fees)	

Capital Unit 1 Asssessment Income (After Discounts & Fees)	

Capital Unit 2 Asssessment Income (After Discounts & Fees)	
Shell Road Maintenance Asssessment Income (After Discounts & Fees)	
				GROSS *					$231,481	$225,470	$0	$0	$6,011	$225,470	$0	$0	$6,011	
				NET **					$217,592	$211,942	$0	$0	$5,650	$211,942	$0	$0	$5,650	
1	F	Charlotte County MSBU Dept	10/01/25	Fees			$	(137.50)		$	(137.50)					$	(137.50)				
2	1	Charlotte County Tax Collector	11/20/25	NAV Taxes	$	262.51		$	(5.04)	$	(10.50)	$	246.97	$	251.67			$	10.84	$	236.77			$	10.20	
3	2	Charlotte County Tax Collector	11/26/25	NAV Taxes	$	2,377.75		$	(45.65)	$	(95.10)	$	2,237.00	$	2,348.85			$	28.90	$	2,209.81			$	27.19	
4	3	Charlotte County Tax Collector	12/04/25	NAV Taxes	$	2,713.30		$	(52.10)	$	(108.54)	$	2,552.66	$	2,684.40			$	28.90	$	2,525.48			$	27.18	
5	4	Charlotte County Tax Collector	12/11/25	NAV Taxes	$  21,155.08		$	(406.17)	$	(846.20)	$  19,902.71	$  20,627.63			$	527.45	$  19,406.51			$	496.20	
6	5	Charlotte County Tax Collector	12/18/25	NAV Taxes	$	9,992.67		$	(191.87)	$	(399.72)	$	9,401.08	$	9,898.74			$	93.93	$	9,312.73			$	88.35	
7	6	Charlotte County Tax Collector	01/08/26	NAV Taxes	$  93,858.14		$  (1,803.30)	$  (3,692.94)	$  88,361.90	$  91,146.82			$	2,711.32	$  85,810.59			$	2,551.31	
8	Int - 1	Charlotte County Tax Collector	01/15/26	Interest		$  183.19			$	183.19	$	178.23			$	4.96	$	178.23			$	4.96	
9	7	Charlotte County Tax Collector	02/06/26	NAV Taxes	$	2,181.08		$	(42.75)	$	(43.62)	$	2,094.71	$	2,181.08				$	2,094.71				
10	8	Charlotte County Tax Collector	03/05/26	NAV Taxes	$	2,684.40		$	(53.02)	$	(33.55)	$	2,597.83	$	2,684.40				$	2,597.83				
11	9	Charlotte County Tax Collector	04/09/26	NAV Taxes	$	9,423.20		$	(188.46)		$	9,234.74	$	9,255.81			$	167.39	$	9,070.69			$	164.05	
12	10	Charlotte County Tax Collector	05/08/26	NAV Taxes/ Interest	$	1,342.20	$	40.27	$	(27.65)		$	1,354.82	$	1,382.47				$	1,354.82				
13	11	Charlotte County Tax Collector	06/05/26	NAV Taxes/ Interest	$  14,012.04	$  420.33	$	(288.65)		$  14,143.72	$  14,343.07			$	89.30	$  14,056.21			$	87.51	
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					$ 160,002.37	$  643.79	$  (3,242.16)	$  (5,230.17)	$ 152,173.83	$ 156,983.17	$	-	$	-	$	3,662.99	$ 148,716.88	$	-	$	-	$	3,456.95	

Assessment Roll = $231,480.88	Collections	Note: Top line are 2025/2026 budgeted assessments before discounts and fees.
69.12%	Bottom line are 2025/2026 budgeted assessments after discounts and fees.

$ 160,002.37		
$	643.79	$  152,173.83	
$ (156,983.17)	$ (148,716.88)	
$	-	$	-	
$	-	$	-	
$  (3,662.99)	$	(3,456.95)	
$	- 	$	- 	
$	0.00	$	0.00