VENETIAN ISLES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY REGULAR BOARD MEETING MARCH 25, 2025
7:00 P.M.

Special District Services, Inc. 8785 SW 165 Avenue, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33193

www.venetianislescdd.org 786.347.2700 ext. 2027 Telephone 877.SDS.4922 Toll Free 561.630.4923 Facsimile

AGENDA
VENETIAN ISLES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Venetian Isles Community Clubhouse 15355 Egret Lake Circle Miami, Florida 33185
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
March 25, 2025
7:00 p.m.

Call to Order
Proof of Publication	Page 1
Establish Quorum
Reminder of Vacancy in Seat 1 – Term Exp. 2028
Additions or Deletions to Agenda
Comments from the Public for Items Not on the Agenda
Approval of Minutes
November 19, 2024 Regular Board Meeting	Page 2
Old Business
Update Regarding Flow of Traffic on Egret Lakes Circle (Caltran Engineering)	Page 8
Update Regarding Surveillance Camera HOA Maintenance Agreement – Sienna
Update Regarding Lake Vegetation (Grass Carp Stocking)
Consider Approval of Agreement for Storm Drain Maintenance – Class V Requirements	Page 11
New Business
Stormwater System Legal Requirements Update Memorandum (BCLMR).	Page 28
Discussion Regarding Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Proposed Budget	Page 32
Discussion Regarding Venetian Isles HOA Reserve Study & Implications to the CDD (Jose Medina)
Administrative & Operational Matters
Staff Report, as Required
Board Member and Staff Closing Comments
Adjourn

AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION

Account #	Order Number	Identification	Order PO	Amount	Cols	Depth	
142067	606064	Print Legal Ad-IPL02012870 - IPL0201287		$861.00	2	49 L	

Attention:

Laura J. Archer

PUBLISHED DAILY

Venetian Isles Community Development District c/o Special District Services, Inc.
2501A Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 LArcher@sdsinc.org

MIAMI-DADE-FLORIDA
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
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VENETIAN ISLES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 28, 2025

CALL TO ORDER

District Manager Nancy Nguyen called the January 28, 2025, Venetian Isles Community Development District (the “District”) Regular Board Meeting to order at approximately 7:02 p.m. in the Venetian Isles Community Clubhouse located at 15355 Egret Lake Circle, Miami, Florida 33185.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Ms. Nguyen presented proof of publication that notice of the Regular Board Meeting had been published in the Miami Herald on November 1, 2024, as part of the District’s fiscal year 2024/2025 meeting schedule, as legally required.

ESTABLISH A QUORUM

Ms. Nguyen determined that the attendance of Chairman David Mattison, Vice Chairwoman Mary Ann Delgado, and Supervisors Jose Medina and David Marquez constituted a quorum, and it was in order to proceed with the meeting.

Staff members in attendance were: District Manager Nancy Nguyen of Special District Services, Inc.; and District Counsel Liza Smoker of Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey, P.A.
Also in attendance were the following District residents: Sandra Nuñez Soler, Carlos Prieto, Joanna Benech, Magda Campoamor, Hadnan Boultandan, Manuel Lopez Diaz, and Jeff Castro.

CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO VACANT SEAT (SEAT 1, EXP. 2028)

Ms. Nguyen stated that there was currently a vacancy in Seat 1, which term expires in November 2028.
Ms. Nguyen asked if there were any members of the public present that would like to serve on the Board.
Ms. Joanna Benech stated that she was interested in serving on the Board. Ms. Benech provided the Board with an introduction of herself.

Mr. Carlos Prieto stated that he was also interested in serving on the Board. Mr. Prieto provided the Board with an introduction of himself.

Ms. Sandra Nuñez Soler stated that she was also interested in serving on the Board. Ms. Nuñez Soler provided the Board with an introduction of herself.

Ms. Nguyen asked if there were any other qualified persons present who would like to serve on the Board. No other members of the public in attendance expressed a desire to serve on the Board.

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Ms. Nguyen asked if there was a motion from any of the Board Members appointing Ms. Benech, Mr. Prieto, or Ms. Nuñez Soler to the vacant seat.

Mr. Medina stated that he would like to endorse Ms. Benech to serve in the vacant seat.

Mr. Mattison stated that he would like to endorse Ms. Nuñez Soler to serve in the vacant seat. Ms. Delgado stated that she would like to endorse Ms. Nuñez Soler to serve in the vacant seat.
Mr. Marquez stated that he would like to endorse Ms. Benech and Mr. Prieto to serve in the vacant seat.

A motion was made by Mr. Medina, seconded by Mr. Marquez appointing Ms. Benech to Seat 1, which term expires in November 2028. The motion failed 2 to 2 with Ms. Delgado and Mr. Mattison dissenting.

A motion was then made by Mr. Mattison, seconded by Ms. Delgado appointing Ms. Nuñez Soler to Seat 1, which term expires in November 2028. The motion failed 2 to 2 with Mr. Medina and Mr. Marquez dissenting.

A motion was then made by Mr. Marquez, seconded by Mr. Medina appointing Mr. Prieto to Seat 1, which term expires in November 2028. The motion failed 2 to 2 with Ms. Delgado and Mr. Mattison dissenting.
Ms. Nguyen stated that a vacancy remained in Seat 1, which term expires in November 2028.

ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE AND REVIEW NEW BOARD MEMBER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This item was not needed at this time.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS
This item was not needed at this time.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda. Ms. Nguyen requested to add the following item:
New Business, Item 3. Comprehensive Site Maintenance Map.
The Board acknowledged Ms. Nguyen’s request.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

There were no comments from the members of the public.

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 19, 2024, Regular Board Meeting

Ms. Nguyen presented the minutes of the November 19, 2024, Regular Board Meeting and asked if there were any changes and/or corrections.

There being no comments or changes, a motion was made by Mr. Mattison, seconded by Ms. Delgado, and passed unanimously approving the minutes of the November 19, 2024, Regular Board Meeting, as presented.

OLD BUSINESS
Update Regarding Flow of Traffic on Egret Lakes Circle (Caltran Engineering)

Ms. Nguyen presented a cost estimate, and a revision of the concept for Egret Lakes Circle prepared by Caltran Engineering Group (Caltran). Ms. Nguyen explained that Juan Calderon, the representative of Caltran, was unable to attend tonight's meeting, but he would be available for the March 25th Regular Board Meeting. Ms. Nguyen recommended that the revision and cost estimate be reviewed with Mr. Calderon during the March meeting. The Board agreed.

Mr. Medina stated that he had been communicating with a representative of the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) regarding the projected improvements to be made on SW 157th Avenue. Mr. Medina explained that he had copied Ms. Nguyen on his email correspondence with DTPW and requested that Ms. Nguyen share the information with the Board. Ms. Nguyen acknowledged Mr. Medina’s request. It was advised that members of the District communicate with representatives of the project and address their concerns early on. The Board agreed that the improvements on SW 157th should be considered when the District Board makes any decisions on improvements to District infrastructure. It was determined that any plans received from DTPW should be shared with Caltran as well.
More information on this item will be provided at a future meeting.

Update Regarding Surveillance Camera HOA Maintenance Agreement - Sienna
Ms. Nguyen stated that she was still awaiting comments or execution of the CCTV Maintenance Agreement from the Venetian Isles Master Association (the “HOA”). She further explained that there had been some changes to the HOA Board of Directors as well as the Associations’ management team. Ms. Nguyen indicated that she had begun communicating with the new management team for further communication with the HOA Board of Directors regarding the CCTV Maintenance Agreement, but she had not yet received any feedback. Ms. Nguyen will provide updates as they become available to her.

It was confirmed that the HOA was able to integrate the District’s cameras with the HOA’s system. More information on this item will be provided at a future meeting.
Discussion Regard Lake Vegetation (Grass Carp Permit)

Ms. Nguyen stated that Allstate Resource Management (Allstate) had submitted the District’s order of 200 grass carp; however, they are awaiting the supplier to have sufficient orders for delivery to
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Southeast Florida. Once there are sufficient orders, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will sign off on the release of the fish, Allstate will contact Ms. Nguyen to schedule the release of the fish. More information on this item will be provided as it becomes available.

Mr. Medina explained that there was a resident in Palermo who fed the ducks. He further explained that there was a large amount of duck feces on the lake banks near this home and he would like Ms. Nguyen to inquire from Allstate about how an excess amount of feces affects the ecological system of the District’s lake. Ms. Nguyen acknowledged Mr. Medina’s request.

Update Regarding Stormwater System Line Cleaning (SW Section of Bellagio)

Ms. Nguyen stated that she would like to discuss this matter alongside New Business, Item 1. Discussion Regarding Stormwater System Permit Procedures. The Board acknowledged Ms. Nguyen’s request.

Ms. Nguyen stated that the stormwater system line cleaning on the SW corner of Bellagio had been completed. She reminded the Board that this project included a report with CCTV images of the lines to determine any issues.

Ms. Nguyen explained that the report reflected that there were partial blockages which are presumed to be sewer laterals from individual residences going through the District’s drainage pipes. These blockages are limiting the stormwater flow; however, the contractor confirmed that the cleaning conducted would improve the drainage for the Bellagio area as a whole.
Ms. Nguyen stated that she shared the report with the Alvarez Engineers to have their input on the findings. The report was reviewed by the District Engineer, and it was their recommendation that the remainder of the stormwater system lines in the area be analyzed.

Ms. Nguyen stated that Miami-Dade County’s Division of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) required that a Class V permit be issued every time cleaning and maintenance activities are performed for stormwater and utility infrastructures and emergency dewatering operations required for flood protection. Ms. Nguyen explained that this new requirement would be needed for the annual stormwater system cleaning performed by the District, as well as the additional work in Bellagio being recommended by the District Engineer.

Ms. Nguyen stated that the current Class V permit pricing was as follows:
6 days - $559 (cannot be extended)
7-30 days - $682.63
31-90 days - $1,053.50
365 days - $2,150

Ms. Nguyen recommended that the District consider a 365 day permit. She further explained that the stormwater system lines in the SW corner of Bellagio were cleaned due to an emergency. Additionally, should the District experience heavy storms or hurricanes, it would be beneficial to already have a permit in place so that work can be scheduled quickly following such storms. Ms. Nguyen explained that price sheets were requested from several contractors, but she had only received
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a response from two (2) contractors. Because the new requirement is new to everyone, she would like to allow other contractors more time to submit their proposals. The Board agreed with Ms. Nguyen and discussed the benefit of completing the stormwater system cleaning project by the end of April and that the District would not meet again until the end of March. A discussion ensued, after which:

A motion was made by Ms. Delgado, seconded by Mr. Mattison and unanimously passed authorizing the District Manager to select the most favorable contractor to perform the annual stormwater system cleaning as well as the Bellagio stormwater system line cleaning, including a Class V permit; further authorizing District Counsel to prepare an agreement; and further authorizing the District Manager to execute the same on behalf of the District.

NEW BUSINESS
Discussion Regarding Stormwater System Permit Procedures

This item was discussed during Old Business, Item 4.

Consider Resolution No. 2025-01 – Registered Agent Change

Ms. Nguyen presented Resolution No. 2025-01, entitled:

RESOLUTION 2025-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE VENETIAN ISLES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATING MICHAEL J. PAWELCZYK AS THE DISTRICT’S REGISTERED AGENT AND DESIGNATING THE OFFICE OF BILLING, COCHRAN, LYLES, MAURO & RAMSEY, P.A. AS THE REGISTERED OFFICE

Ms. Smoker explained that Florida Statutes required that the District designate a registered office and registered agent for the purpose of accepting service of process, notice, or demand that is required by law to be served upon the District. She further explained that it was necessary to designate a new registered agent and update the business address of the registered office. A discussion ensued, after which:

A motion was made by Mr. Medina, seconded by Ms. Delgado and unanimously passed designating Michael J. Pawelczyk as the District’s registered agent, and designating the registered office at Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey, P.A., 515 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 600, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301.
ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATION MATTERS
Staff Report, as Required

There was no staff report at this time.

BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS

There were no Board Member comments.

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ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Mr. Medina, seconded by Ms. Delgado and passed unanimously adjourning the Regular Board Meeting at approximately 8:31 p.m.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chairperson/Vice Chairperson

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PAY ITEM NO.	
DESCRIPTION	
UNIT	
UNIT COST	
QTY	
TOTAL	
VENETIAN ISLES	
102 1	MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC	LS	$1,000.84	1	$1,000.84	
110 1 1	CLEARING & GRUBBING	AC	$2,356.00	3.19	$7,515.64	
160 4	TYPE B STABILIZATION	SY	$9.22	2495	$23,003.90	
0110 4 10	REMOVAL OF EXISTING CONCRETE	SY	$37.63	816	$30,706.08	
285706	OPTIONAL BASE, BASE GROUP 6	SY	$17.00	2495	$42,415.00	
334 1 13	SUPERPAVE ASPHALTIC CONCRETE, TRAFFIC C 1"	TN	$168.28	135	$22,717.80	
0337 7 80	ASPHALT CONCRETE FRICTION COURSE,TRAFFIC B, FC-9.5, PG 76-22	TN	$245.00	251	$61,470.50	
0520 2 4	CONCRETE CURB, TYPE D	LF	$39.35	1841	$72,443.35	
0520 3	VALLEY GUTTER- CONCRETE	LF	$40.24	1942	$78,146.08	
522 1	CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAYS, 4" THICK	SY	$60.94	42	$2,559.48	
527 2	DETECTABLE WARNINGS	SF	$37.69	48	$1,809.12	
0700 1111	SINGLE COLUMN GROUND SIGN ASSEMBLY, F&I GROUND MOUNT, LESS THAN 12 SF	EA	$470.76	10	$4,707.60	
0700 1112	SINGLE COLUMN GROUND SIGN ASSEMBLY, F&I GROUND MOUNT, 12.0-20.0 SF	EA	$1,455.48	25	$36,387.00	
0700 1600	SINGLE COLUMN GROUND SIGN ASSEMBLY, REMOVE	EA	$36.56	20	$731.20	
0705 11 1	DELINEATOR, FLEXIBLE TUBULAR	EA	$114.19	30	$3,425.70	
0710 90	PAINTED PAVEMENT MARKINGS, FINAL SURFACE	LS/LS	$7,909.00	1	$7,909.00	
0710 11201	PAINTED PAVEMENT MARKINGS, STANDARD, YELLOW, SOLID, 6	GM	$2,242.21	0.00346	$7.76	
711 11 123	THERMOPLASTIC, STANDARD, WHITE, SOLID, 12" FOR CROSSWALK AND ROUNDABOUT	LF	$2.82	1236	$3,485.52	
711 11 125	THERMOPLASTIC, STANDARD, WHITE, SOLID, 24" FOR STOP LINE AND CROSSWALK	LF	$5.38	796	$4,282.48	
0711 11141	THERMOPLASTIC, STANDARD, WHITE, 2-4 DOTTED GUIDELINE/ 6-10 GAP EXTENSION, 6"	GM	$2,045.33	0.00709	$14.50	
0711 11160	THERMOPLASTIC, STANDARD, WHITE, MESSAGE OR SYMBOL	EA	$123.15	32	$3,940.80	
0711 11170	THERMOPLASTIC, STANDARD, WHITE, ARROW	EA	$68.39	24	$1,641.36	
0711 11241	THERMOPLASTIC, STANDARD, YELLOW, 2-4 DOTTED GUIDE LINE /6-10 DOTTED EXTENSION
LINE, 6	GM	$5,025.93	0.01551	$77.95	
920714100	GREEN-COLORED PAVEMENT MARKINGS, BIKE LANE	SF	$11.91	4939	$58,823.49	
	TOTAL	$469,222.15	
	DESIGN (20%)	$93,844.43	
	POST DESIGN (9%)	$42,229.99	
	MOBILIZATION & MOT
(15%)	$70,383.32	
	CONTENGENCY (10%)	$46,922.22	
	CEI (15%)	$70,383.32	
	GRAND TOTAL	$792,985.44	

AGREEMENT
(Storm Drain Maintenance - Class V Requirements)

TIDS AGREEMENT is wade and entered into this- day of February	, 2025, by and between:

VENETIAN ISLES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, a local
unit of special purpose government established pmsuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated wholly within unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, and whose mailing address is 2501A Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 ("District");
and

RAPTOR VAC-SYSTEMS, INC., a Florida corporation, having,as its business and mailing address at 4122 NE 22 Court, Homestead, Florida 33033 (the "Contractor").

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the District is a local unit of special purpose government established pmsuant to and govemed by Chapter 190, F1orida Statutes; and

WHEREAS, the Dishict has determined that it is hecessary to provide certain cleanin.g, maintenance, baffle removal and replacement and disposal services with respect to its storm drain stmctnres and pipes within the boundaries of the District that constitute an essential part of the stormwater man gement system of the District and associated reporting requirements in accordance with Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources Class V Dewaterirtg Pennit (hereinafter refe1Ted to as the "Services"); and

WHEREAS, the Contractor provided a Price Sheet, which sets fort11 the prices for the Servjces, as needed by the District, attached hereto as Exhibit A (the 1'Proposal"); and

W)IltREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the District at -its meeting of January 28, 2025, authmized the proper Dist1ict officials to enter into this Agreement with Contractor authorizing Contractor to pe1form tbe Services as described in the Proposal, on an as needed basis and as set forth herein, in au amount not to exceed SIXTEEN THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($16,000.00) DOLLARS, inclusive ofpennit costs; and

WHEREAS, Contractor represents that it is qualified and possesses the necessary equipment, skill, labor, licenses, and experience to perform the Project as assigned by the District Manager of the Distdct.
Now, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, agreements, and mutual covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by the parties, the parties agree as follows:

R,aptor Vac-Systrnns Class V Permit Services Z025
v. 2 (rev'd 2-18-25)

SECTION 1. RECITALS. The recitals so stated are true and correct and by this reference are incorporated, inclusive of the above referenced exhibit, into and form a mate1ial part of this Agreement.

SECTION 2. SERVICES.

The duties, obligations, and responsibilities of the Contractor are those as more particularly described in this Agreement and the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein.
Contractor shall be solely responsible for the means, manner and methods by wliich its duties, obligations and responsibilities are met in accordance with this Agreement, industry standards and Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resomces Class V Dewateting Permit (the "Permit").

Contractor is authorized to be the agent for the District to apply for the Pemlit (duration of Permit to be for one (I) year). Contractor shall comply with all requirements of the Permit, including, but not limited to, obtaining the Permit prior to commencement of the Services,
-description of which portion of the infrastrucnue is proposed to be cleaned, description of the equipment proposed tobe used for cleaning activities, standard operation procedure describing the dewatering operations for the cleaning, details and specifications on required pre-treatment system (devices) if dewatering effluent will be discharged back into the same stormwater in:frast.mctme, or if a filter is proposed as part of the treatment system, provide info1mation on how the filtrate will be collected, transported, and disposed of, details for authorized facility where solid content of vector trnck will be transported, visual inspection of drainage stmcture and content for signs of contamination, and proper use of authorized vacuum/vector equipment.

Contractor shall report to the District Manager or his or her designee and provide District Manager will all reporting provided to Miami-Dade County associated with th_e Permit.

Contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, machines, equipment, tools, superintendents, labor, insurance, bonds and other accessories and services necessary to complete the Services in accordance herewith and with the conditions and prices as stated herein in accordance with the Pennit.
Contractor shall furnish all tools, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to do all the work associated with the Services in a substantial and workmanlike manner.
Contractor shall perf01m all the work and labor pursuant to this Agreement.
Contractor shall remove and clean up all rnbbish, debris, excess material, tools and equipment from streets, alleys, parkways, open space and adjacent property th,at may have been used or worked on by the Contractor in connection with the Services.

L  Contractor will be held responsible for the care, protection and condition of all work until final completion and acceptance thereof and will be req11irecl to make good at his or her own cost any damage or injury occun-ing from any cause resulting from Contractor's acts or omissions or tl'le acts or omissions of its subcontractors or supplier .
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Raptor Vue-Systems Class V Permit Services 2025
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Before starting work, Contractor shall designate a competent, authorized representative acceptable to District to represent and act for Contractor and shall inform District in writing of the name and address of such representative together with a clear definition of the scope of his or her authority to represent and act for Contractor and shall specify any and all
}:imitations of such authority. All notices, determinations, instructions and other communications given to the authorized representatives of the Contractor shall be binding upon Contractor. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as modifying the Contractor1s duty of supervision and fiscal management as provided for by Florida law.
TI1e District designates the District Manager who will have limited authqrity to act for the District io accordance with the tenns of this Agreement, Upon request of the Contractor, the District will notify the Contractor in writing of the name of such representative(s). Any work
-performed by the Contractor without proper written authorizatio11 from the District Manager is performed at the Contractor's risk, and the District shall have no obligation to compensate the Contractor for such work.

SECTION 3. COMPENSATIO , District agi-ees to cot:npensate the Contractor in an amount set forth in the Proposal for the Services perfonned by the Contractor. District shall be responsible for all Permit costs. Payment will be made upon completion of the work necessary to complete the Services as directed by the District in writing and after the Services have passed final inspection by the District, the County, and any other applicable permitting agencies, and after the District has been reimbursed by the Contractor for any damages incurred by the District caused by the Contractor, its subcontractors, agents, and employees. If the District has not been reimbursed by the Contractor for such damages after fifteen (15) days notice of such damages, the District is authorized to withhold the damage .amount from the Payment to Contractor. Invoices shall be generated from the Contractor and delivered to the District so that payments can be made in accordance with this payment schedule. This provision supersedes any payment schedule or plan set forth in the Proposal.

Sl!:CTION 4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, This Agreement does not create an employee/employer relationship between the parties. It is the intent of the parties that the Contractor is an independent contractor under this Agreement and not the District's employee for all purposes, including but not limited to, the application of the Fair Labot Standards Act minimum wage and overtime payments, Federal hlsurance Contribution Act, the Social Security Act, the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, the State Workers' Compensation Act, and the State unemployment insurance law, Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the judgment of the manner and means of canying out Contractor's activities and responsibilities hereunder provided, and administrative procedures applicable to services rendered under this Agreement shall be those of Contractor, which policies of Contractor shall not conflict with District, or other government policies, rules or regulations. Contractor agrees that it is a separate and independent enterprise from the District, that it has full opportunity to find other business, that it has made its own investment in its
business, and that it will utilize a high level of skill necessruy to perform the work. This Agreement shall not be constmed as creating any joint employment relationship between the Contractor and the Distiict, and the Disttict will not be liable for any obligation inClmed by Contractor, including, but not limited to, unpaid minimum wages and/or overtin1e premiums.

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RapLor Vac-Syslems Class V Pel'mit Services.2025 V, 2 (rev'd 2-18-25)

SECTION 5. E-VERIFY. The Contractor, on behalf of itself and its subcontractors, hereby wa1Tants compliance with all federal immigration laws and regulations applicable to t11eir employees. The Contractor further agrees that the District is a public employer subject to the E-Verifyi-equirements provided in Section 448.0951 Florida Statutes, and such provisions of said statute are applicable to this Agreement, including, but not limited to registration with and use of the E-Verify system. The Contractor agrees to utilize the E-Verify system to verify work authorization status of all newly hired employees. Contractor shall provide sufficient evidence thatit is registered with the E-Verify system before cou1meo,cement of performance under this Agreement. If the District has a good faith belief that the Contractor is in, violation of Section 448.09(1), Florida Statutes, or bas knowingly hired, recruited, or referred an alien that is not duly authorized to work by the federal immigration Jaws or .the Attorney General of the United States for employment under this Agreement, the District shall terminate this Agreement. The Contractor shall require an affidavit from each subcontractor providing that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with an unauthorized alien. The Contractor shall retain a copy of each such affidavit for the term of this Agreement and all renewals thereof. If the District bas a good faith belief that a subcontractor of the Contractor is in violation of Section 448.09(1), Florida Statutes, or is performing work under this Agreement bas knowingly hired, recruited, or refon-ed an alien that is
not duly authorized to work by the federal itrunigration laws-or the Attorney General of the United States for employment under this Agreement, the District shall promptly notify the Conb:actor and order the Contractor to immediately terminate its subcontract with the subcontractor. The Contractor shall be liable for any additional costs incurred by the District as a result of the termination of any contract, including this Agreement, based on Contractor's failure to com.ply with the E-Verify 1·equirements referenced in this subsection.
SECTION 6. TERivt. This Agreement shall commence upon signature, and unless otherwise terminated in accordance with this Agreement, the initial term of the Agreement shall be one (1) year, from the issuance of the Pennit. If the Services are no longer needed, this Agreement shall immediately terminate upon notice from the District to the Contractor.
SECTION 7. INDEMNIFICATION,

Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and save bannless Disttict, its offlcers, agents, servants and employees from and against any kind and all causes, claims, demands, actions, losses, liabilities, settlements, judg111ents, damages, costs, expenses, and fees (including without limitation reasonable attorney's and paralegal expenses at both the trial and appellate levels) of whatsoever kind o:r nature for damages to persons or prope11y to the extent caused in whole or in part by any negligence, act, omission, or default of the Contractor, its agents, servants or employees arising from this Agreement or its performance. The Contractor and the District hereby agree and covenant that the Contractor has incorporated in the 01i.ginal cost proposal, which constitutes the contract sum payable by the District to the Contractor, specific additional consideration in the amount of ten dollars ($l0.00) sufficie11t to support this obligation of indelilnification provided foi- in this paragraph.
The execution of this Agreement by the Contractor shall obligate Contractor to comply with the foregoing indemnification provision, as well as the insurance provisions which are set forth in Section 11 of this Agreement. However, the indemnification provision, and the insurance provision are not interdependent of each other, but rather each one is separate and
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Rnptor Voe-Systems Class V Permit Services 2025
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distinct from the other. The obligation of the Contractor to indemnify the District is not subject to any offset, limitation or defense as a result of any insurance proceeds available to either the District or the Contractor.
The Contractor acknowle,dges that the District is a local unit of special purpose govermnent organized tmder the provisions of Chapter 190 Florida Statutes, that the District is a nstate agency or subdivision11 as defined in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, and that the District is afforded the protections1 immunities, and limitations ofliability afforded the District thereu11der. Nothing in this Agreement is intended or should be construed i:i.s a waiver of the doctriJ1e of sovereign immunity or the protections, immunities and limitations ofliability afforded the District pursuant to Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.

This indemnification obligations shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement to the extent provided for by Florida law.

SECTION 8. ENFORCEMENT. A default by either patty under this Agreement shall entitle the other party to all remedies available at law or in equity, which shall include, but not be limited to, the right of damages, injunctive relief and specific perfonnance.

SECTION 9. RECOVERY Oli' COSTS AND FEES. Tn the event that either party is required to enforce this Agreement by court proceedings or otherwise, then the prevailing patty, to the extent permitted by Florida law, shall be entitled to recover from the other party all expenses, fees and costs incurred, including rnasonable attorneys' foes and costs.

SECTION 10. CANCELLATION; TERMINA,TION. The District shall also nave the rig_htto cancel/terminate this Agreement (1) for convenience at any time and without any liability therefor; and (2) after seven (7) days written notice to Contractor for Contractor's failm-e to perfonn in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and Contractor's failure the cure the non-compliance.
Upon the effective date of the termination and except as otherwise directed, the Contractor shall: A	Cease the performance of all Services under this Agreement; and
Place no further orders or subcontract for materials1 services, or facilities except as may be necessary for completion of such portion of the Setvices under this Agreement as is not terminated; and

Tenninate all orders and subcontra.ctors, effective on the tennination date, to the extent that they relate to the perfonnance of Services tenninated by the notice of termination; and

D,	Complete perfonuance of the Setvices through the effective date of tennination;
and
Take .such action as may be necessary or as the District may direot, for the protectjon and preservation of property related tp this Agreement, which is in the

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possession of the Contractor and in which the District has o.r may acquire an interest; and

Deliver to District releases and satisfactions of liens for all labor, materials, and supplies provided prior to the termination date; and

Prior to the termination date, take all other necessary action to transfer or coordinate the transfer of the Services to the District or the District.'snew provider of such Services, including but not limited to the change of contractor on the Pennit.

The total swn to be paid to the Contractor upon termination shall not exceed the amount due to Contractor pursuant to Agreement for any completed Services. The fair value, as determined by the District, of property which is destroyed, lost, stolen1 or dru:naged so as to become undeliverable to the District, shall be removed from and excluded from any mnounts due and payable to the Contractor.

SECTION 11. INSURANCE.

Contractor shall procure and maintain at its own expense and keep _in effect dm·ing the full tenn of the Agreement a policy or poJicies of insurance which must include the following coverages and mininrnm limits of liability.
l. Worker's Compensation Insurance for statutory obligations imposed by Florida Workers' Compensation or Occupational Disease Laws, including, where applicable, the United States Longshoreman's and Harbor Worker's Act, the Federal Employers' Liability Act and the Jones Act. Employer's Liability Insurance shall be provided with a minimum of one hundred thousand and xx/100 dollars ($100,000.00) per accident. Contractor shall be responsible for the employment, conduct and control of its employees and for any injury sustained by such employees in the course of their employment.
Comprehensive General Liability (occurrence fom1), with the following minimum limits ofliability, with no restrictive endorsements:

$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit, per occurrence, Bodily Injury & Property Damage Coverage shall specifically include the following with minimum limits not less than those required for Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability:

Premises and Operations; b, Independent Contractors;
Product and Completed Operations Liability;
Broad Form Prope1ty Damage; and
Broad Form Contractual Coverage applicable to the Agreement and specifically insuring the indemnification and hold harmless agreement provided herein.

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Automobile Liability with the following minimum limits of liability, with no restrictive endorsements:
$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit, per occunence

Prior to performance of this Agreement, Contractor shall submit to District copies of its required insurance coverages, specifically providing that the Veneti n Isles Community Development Disb"ict (defined to mean the District, its officers, agents, employees, volunteers, and representatives) is an additional insured with respect to the required coverages and the operations of Contractor to the extent of the liabilities assumed by Contractor under this Agreement.

In the event the insurance certificate provided indicates that the insurance shall terminate and lapse dmfog the period of this Agreement, then, in that event, Contractor shall furnish, at least thi1ty (30) calendar days prior to expiration of the date of such insw.-ance, a renewed certificate of insw-ance as pmof that equal and like coverage for the balance of that period of the Agreement and extension thereunder is in effect. District and Contractor shall not continue to purchase and sell materia'ls under this Agreement m1less all required insurance remains in full force and effect.

District does not in any way rnpresent that the types and amounts of insurance required hereunder are sufficient or adequate to protect Contractor's interest or liabilities but are merely minimum requirements utilized by the District.

Insurance companies selected by Cot1tractor must be acceptable to District. All of the policies of insurance so required to be purchased and maintained shall contain a provision or endorsement that the coverage afforded shall not be canceled, materially changed or renewal refused until at least thirty (30) calendar days written notice has been given to Distdct by certified mail, retmn receipt requested.

The required insurance coverage shall be issued by an insurance company authorized and licensed to do business in the state of Florida, with a minimum rating of B+ to A+, in accordance with the latest edition of A.M. Best's Insurance Guide.
All required insurance policies shall preclude any underwriter's rights of recovery or subrogation against District with the express intention of the parties being that the required iusutance coverage protects both parties as the primary coverage for any and all losses covered by the above described insurance.

Contractor understands and agrees that any company issuing insurance to cover the requirements contained in this Agreement shall have no i-ecourse against the District for payment or assessments in any form on any policy of insurance.

SECTION 12. LIENS AND CLAIMS. Contractor shall promptly and properly pay for all labor employed.,. materials purchased, and equipment hired by it to perform the Services under this

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Agreement. Contractor shall keep District's property free from any materialmen's or n:1echanic's liens and claims or notices in respect to such Hens and claims, which arise by reason of the Contractor's performance under this Agreement, and the Contractor shall immediately discharge any such claim or lien. In the event that the Contractor does not satisfy or pay such o1aim or lien within three (3) business days after the filing of notice thereof, the District1 in addition to any and all other remedies available under this Agreement and applicable law, may teiminate this Agreement to be effective immediately upon the giving of notice of te1mination.

SECTION 13. REMEDY FOR DELAY.
In the event of any delay in the Services caused by any act or omissjon of the District, its agents or employees, by delays in any applicable entity or agency's pennitting/appro".'al of the Services, by the act or omission of any other party other than the Contractor, its agents, employees or subcontractors, or delay caused by weather conditions or unavailability of mate1ials, the sole remedy available to Contractor shall be by extension of the time allocated to complete the Services.

NO MONETARY DAMAGES SHALL BE CLAIMED BY OR AWARDED TO CONTRACTOR IN ASSOCIATION WITH ANY SUCH DELAY(s) IN THE SERVICES.
Failure on the part of Contractor to timely process a request for an extension of time to complete the work shall constitute a waiver by Contractor and Contractor shall be held responsible for completing the work within the time allocated by this Agreement.
All requests for extension of tune to complete the work shall be made in writing to the District.

SECTIO • 14. NOTICES, All notices. requests, consents and other communications under this Agreement ("Notices") shall be in writing aud shall be delivered, mailed by U.S. Cetiified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, postage prepaid, oi• by ovem-ight delivery service, to the parties, as follows:

If to District:

With a copy to:

B.	If to Confractor:

Raptor Vac-Systems Cluss V Pe1mII Services 2025
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Venetian Isles Community Development District
2501A Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 Attn: District Manager

Billing, Cochl'an, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey, P.A.
515 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 600 F01t Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Attn: Michael J. Pawelczyk, Esq.

Raptor Vac-Systems, Inc·,
4122 NE 22 Court
Homestead, Florida 33033 Attention: President

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Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, any Notice shall be deemed received only upon actual delivery at the address set forth above. Notices delivered after 5:00 p.m. (at the place of delivery) or on a non-business day shall be deemed received on the next business day. If any time for IDVing Notice contained in this Agreement would otherwise expire on a non-business day, the Notice period shall be extended to the next succeeding business day. Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays recognized by the United States government shall not be regarded as business days. Any party or other person to whom Notices are to be sent or copied may notify the other pa1iies and addressees of any change in name or address to which Notices shall be sent by providing the same on five (5) days written notice to the parties and add1-essees set forth in this Agreement.

SECTION 15. INTERPRETATION OF AGREEMENT; AMBIGUITIES. It is expressly agreed that, 1mder no circumstances, conditions or situations, shall this contract be more strongly construed against the District than against the Contractor. Any ambiguity or uncertainties in the specifications shall be interpreted and constmed by the District, whose decision shall be final and binding upo11 all parties.

SECTION 16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. Tilis instnunent shall constitute the final and complete expression of the agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
SECTION 17. AME DME T. Amendments to and waivers of the provisions contained in this Agreement may be made only by an instroment in writing, which is executed byboth of the parties hereto.
SECTION 18. ASSIGNMENT. Neither the District nor the Contractor may assign their rights, duties, or obligations lmder this Agreement or any monies to become due hereunder without the prior writte11 approval of the other.
SECTION 19. APPLICA.J3l,E LAW. This Agreement and the provisions contained herein shall be construed, interpreted and controlled according to the laws of the S-tate of Florida.

SECTION 20. CONFLICTS, In the event of a conflict between any provision(s) of this main Agreement instrument and the ten11s and conditions of Exhibit A then this main Agreement instrument shall control.
SECTION 21. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL, District's acceptance of the Contractor's Proposal set forth in Exhibit A is expressly contingent upon the parties executing this Agreement instrument in full and with the understanding by all parties that Contractor is being ordered to perform the services set forth therein.

SECTION 22. VENUE. In the event of any litigation arising out of this Agreement or the peiformance thereof, venue shall be Miami-Dade County, Florida.

SECTION 23. PUBLIC RECORDS.

Contractor shall, pursuant to and in accordance with Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes, comp\ywith the pl1blic records laws of the St te ofF).orida, and specifically shall:

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Keep and maintain public records required by the District to pe1form the services or work set forth in this Agreement; and
Upon the rnquest of the District's custodian of public recordsi provide the District with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119 Florida Statutes or as otheiwise provided by law; and

Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the Agreement tenn and following completion of the Agreement if the Contractor does not transfer the records to the District; and

4,  Upon completion of the Agreement, transfer, at no cost to the District, all public records in possession of the Contractor or keep and maintain pub1fo records reqtiu-ed by the District to perform the service or work provided for in this Agreement. If the Contractor transfers all public l"ecords to the District upon completion of the Agreement, the Contractor shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public disclosure requirements, If the Contractor keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the Agreement, the Contractor shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to the District, upon request from the Dishicfs custodian of public records, in a fo1mat that is compatible with the information technology systems of the District.
Contractor acknowledges that any requests to inspect or copy public records Telating to this Agreement must be made directly to the District pursuant to Section 119.0701(3), Florida Statutes. If notified by the District of a public records request for records not in the possession of the Distdct but in possession of the Contractor, the Contractor shall provide such records to the District or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time. Contractor acknowledges that should Contractor fail to provide the public records to the District within a reasonable time, Contractor may be subject to penalties pursuant to Section 119.10, Florida Statutes.
c. IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO TIDS AGREEMENT/CONTRACT, THE CONTRACTOR MAY CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUELIC RECORDS FOR THE DISTRICT AT:

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SPECIAL DISTRICT SERVICES, INC. 2501A BURNS ROAD
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410 TELEPHONE: (561) 630-4922 EXT. 238 EMAIL: BBARBA@SDSINC.ORG
SECTION 24. SCRUTINIZED COMPA Y CERTIFICATIO . Contractor hereby certifies fbat as ofthe date below Confractor is not listed on a Scrutinized Companies list c,rcated pursuant to Sections 215.4725, 215.473, or 287.135, Fl01ida Statutes. Pursuant to Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, Contractor further certifies that:

Contractor is not on the Scrutinized Company that Boycott Israel List and jg not participating in a boycott oflsrael si1ch that is not refusing to deal, terminating business activities, or taking other actions to limit comtnercial relations with Israel, or persons or entities doing business in Isi-ael or in lsraeli-controUed tenitories, in a disc1iminatory manner. Furthermore, Contractor was not on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List and was not participating in a boycott of Israel at the time of bidding on or submitting a proposal for this Agreement.

For agreements of one million dollars or more, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for or entering into this Agreement:
Contractor does hot appear 011 the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List whete the State Board of Administration has established the foUowing ctiteda:

Have a mate1ial business relationship with the government of Sudan or a government-created project involving oil related, mineral extraction, or
-power generation activities, or

Have a material business relationship involving the supply of military equipment, or

Impart minimal benefit to disadvantaged citizens that are typically located in the geographic periphery of Sudan, or

Have been complicit in the genocidal campaign in Darfur.

Contractor does not appear on the Scrutinized Cotnpanies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List where the State Board of Administration has established the following criteria:

Have a material business relationship with the government of Iran or a government-created project involving oil related or mineral extraction activities, ,or

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Have made material investments with the effect of significantly enhancing Iran's petroleum sector.

Contractor is not engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.
Contractor understands that this Agreement may be tenninated at the option of the District if Contractor is found to have been placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List or is engaged in a boycott of Israel, 01·, if this Agreelilent is for one million dollars or more, been placed on the Scrntinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, been engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria1 or found to have submitted a false certification pursuant to this paragraph herein or Section 287.135(5), Florida Statutes.
SECTION 25. RESPONSIBLE VENDOR DETERMINATION. Contractor is hereby notified that Section 287.05701, Florida Statutes, requires tliat the District may not request documentation of or consider a contractor's, vendor's, or service prnvider's social, political, or ideological interests when detenniningifthe contractor, vendor, or service provider is a responsible contractor, -vendor, or service provider.
SECTIO 26. CONVICTED VENDOR LIST, Conh·actor hereby certifies that neither Conttactor nor any of its affiliates are currently on the Convicted Vendor List maintained pursuant to Section 287.133, Flo1ida Statutes. Pursuant to Section 287.133(2)(a), Florida Statutes, a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vet1dor list following a conviction for a p1iblic entity crime may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide a11y goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the constrnction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bidsJ proposals, ot replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity; and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the tlll'eshold amount provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of thirty-six (36) months following the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.
SECTION 27. EXAMINATION OF SITE. Contractor agrees that it shall be held responsible for having examined the site(s) and t11e location of all proposed work associated with the Services and has satisfied itself from personal knowledge and experience or professional advice as to the character, condition, location of the site, roads, sidewalks and paved paths, ground surface, pipes, drainage system, and other conditions smrounding and affecting the Services1 and any physical characteristics of the job, in order that all costs pertaining to the Services have been included in the compensation set faith herein.
SECTION 28.  PROTECTION OF PROPERTY AND PuBLIC,
Contractor shall continually maintain adequate protection of all District property, real, tangible and otherwise, from damage and shall protect public and private property from injury or loss arising in connection with the work provided pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor shall

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make redress for any st1ch damage, injtn·y or loss. Contractor shall adequa,tely protect adjacent property as provided by law and this Agreement.

Contractor shall erect and properly maintain at all ii.mes, as required by the conditions and progress of the Services, all necessary safeguards, including sufficient lights and danger signals on or near the area or areas where the work is being perfo1med, from sunset to sunrise. Contractor shall erect suitable railing, barricades, or other protective devices about uofinished work open trenches, embankments, or other hazards and obstructions to traffici as necessary. Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent accidents and injurie to persons or property in connection with the performance of this Agreement.

Contractoi- shall in every respect be responsible for, and shall replace and make good alJ loss, injury, or damage to the premises (including but not limited to landscaping, walks, ddves, structures, or other facilities) on the premises and/or property of District's of any land adjoining any work sites, which may be caused by Contractor or Contractor's employees or subcontractors, or which he or they might have prevented. Contractor shall, at all times while the work is in progress, use extraordinary care to see that adjacent buildings are not endangered in any way by reason of fire, water, or construction or maintenance operations, and to this end shall take such steps as may be necessary or directed, to protect the property therefrom; the same care shall be exercised by all Contractor's and subcontractor's employees.

Buildings, sidewa1ks, fences, shade-trees, lawns, irrigation systems, and a l other improvements shall be duly protected from damage by Contractor.
Contractor shall use due care to protect the property of the District, its residents, and landowners from damage. Contractor agrees to repair any damage resulting from Contractor's activities and work within twenty-four (24) hours.

SECTION 29. ANTI HUMAN TRAFFICKING AFFIOAVl'f. Contractor shall provide the District with an affidavit executed by an officer or a representative of the Contractor under penalty of perjury attesting that the Contractor does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Section 787.06(13), Florida Statutes.

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ebruary

Julian Romero
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EXHIBIT A

PROPOSAL

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RaptorVac-Systems, Inc., Price Sheet
Venetian Isles CDD 15355 Egret Lal<es Cir, Miami, FL 33186

Improvement/Item Type	Unit Price
Catch Basin/Manhole Cleaning	$110.00	
Baffle Removal/Relnstau	$150.00	
Pneumatic plug lnstall/Removat (12" to 24" plug Included, larger sizes, same Install rate plus rental price)..	
$150.00	
Baffle Replacement (New one, Install Included)	$500.00	
3" Water Pump and Hoses tDally)	$250.00	
Trucl< Load (Disposal tickets to be provided)	$200.00	
Mobilization (Dally)	$400.00	
Oewaterlng StormDrain Filter	$150.00/each	
Support Pick Up TrueI< (Dally)	I	$100.00	
6" Vacuum Hose for Open Space AreaStructures (Dally)	$200,00 (Up to 150LF)	

Pipeline Improvements Cleaning	Price per Linear Foot
Description	Light Duty	Medium Duty	Heavy Duty	
12" Pipe Cleaning	$1.00	$1.25	$1.50	
15" Pipe Cleaning	'	$1.00	$1.50	$2.50	
18" Pipe Cleaning	$1.00	$1.75	$2.75	

Pipeline Improvement CCTV Inspection	Price per Linear Foot
All slze(s) Pipeline	$1.50	
Mobilization (Dally)	$350,00	

Permitting	Price
Class V Permit Running	$0,00	
Class V Permit Cost*	$2,150.00	
Reports Completion and Submission Per Occurance	$0,00	

Note: Submittal and processing to be conducted by Raptor Vac as courtesy to District,

*All Miaml-Dade County costs to be paid by District.

VI Agmt Class V Permit Drain Maintenance Raptor Vac 2025

Created:

2025-02-19

By:

Nancy Nguyen (nnguyen@sdsinc.org)

Status:

Signed

Transaction ID:

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Final Audit Report	2025-02-21

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MEMORANDUM
TO:	District Manager
FROM:	Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey, P.A. District Counsel

DATE:	February 10, 2025

RE:	Stormwater system legal requirements update

As district counsel, throughout the year we continuously monitor state legislation and municipal and county ordinances that may be applicable to the governance and operation of our special district clients. Below is a summary of the current stormwater system requirements for Miami-Dade County, Florida (which include requirements imposed statewide by the Florida legislature, requirements for systems within the jurisdiction of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), and requirements exclusive to Miami-Dade County imposed by county ordinances). We suggest that you review the legal requirements with the district engineer of each special district to ensure that appropriate inspections, reporting and funding for the applicable stormwater management system are in place.

2021 Requirements for Districts with Stormwater Systems:
In 2021, the Florida legislature created Section 403.9302, Florida Statutes, which required that local governments, including special districts, develop a 20-year needs analysis of the stormwater management system. This required each special district to provide a report no later than June 30, 2022, to the county in which the special district was located providing the following:

Description of stormwater management program or system and its facilities and projects;
Number of current and projected residents served in 5-year increments;
Current and projected service area for stormwater management program and system;
Current and projected costs of providing services in 5-year increments;
Estimated remaining useful life of facility or its major components;
Recent 5-year history of annual contributions and capital expenditures for maintenance or expansion; and
Special d maintenance or expansion of the facility or its major components.
Each county was required to compile and submit a cumulative report to the state. Thereafter, the state issued a comprehensive report on its findings. Unless a further change in state legislation occurs, each special district must submit this stormwater management needs report again on June 30, 2027.

New Requirements for Districts with Stormwater Systems: Chapter 2024-275, Laws of Florida
During this past legislative session, the state enacted Chapter 2024-275, effective June 28, 2024, known as the Florida Stormwater Ratification Bill, which codified several significant changes to the Environmental Resource Permit Handbook promulgated by the Florida Department of Environment Protection (FDEP) .

Operation and Maintenance Plan:

As it relates to stormwater management systems, the FDEP Handbook requires that an applicant for construction, alteration or operation of a stormwater management system shall
O&M Plan shall provide the following:

List and details of all stormwater system components, including location, type, how systems connect, etc.;
List and description of maintenance and inspection tasks for the system and its components (specific procedures provided);
Regular inspection and maintenance schedules;
Inspection checklists;
Copies of or references to pertinent sections of covenants, conditions, restrictions or other documents, permits approvals, and agreements that govern operation and maintenance of the stormwater system; and
Permitted or as-built plans of the stormwater system.
The O&M Plan must also include a list of after-hours telephone numbers for key maintenance personnel in case of emergencies and information necessary for reviewing copies of maintenance and inspection records. This O&M Plan must be maintained by the operation and maintenance entity, and if a third party performs the operation and maintenance, the permittee remains responsible for all the requirements.

Additional Inspections and Reports	Florida Requirements:
The new legislation also requires additional inspections and reports from districts with stormwater infrastructure. The FDEP Handbook provides that the applicant may propose a maximum frequency of inspections for a stormwater system of 5 years, but FDEP may determine that the stormwater system requires a greater minimum frequency of inspections and includes a chart of the type of system and the inspection frequency for that system, which could require yearly inspections. The stormwater management system inspections conducted on or after June 28, 2025, require a qualified inspector to conduct the inspection and submit the reports. FDEP also has adopted additional requirements for each regional water management district, including the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). These additional requirements, including the inspection checklist, are available on  website (www.sfwmd.gov), which provides for the reporting requirements and signature of the inspector. The inspection report shall be submitted within 30 days of the date of the inspection.

Transfer of Permits for Stormwater Management Systems:

Based on this new legislation and the requirements for permit applications, prior to the acceptance of the transfer of any permit for the stormwater management system, the district manager should obtain the O&M Plan from the developer and confirm that the above requirements have been met. Additionally, the district manager will need to budget for the required inspections and reporting by a qualified inspector.

New Requirements for Districts located in Miami-Dade County
Additional Inspections and Reports	Miami-Dade County Requirements:

In Miami-Dade County, the County Commission enacted an ordinance imposing new stormwater management reporting and inspection requirements which commence 3 years after adoption of the ordinance (September 4, 2027). These new ordinance amendments require owners and operators of stormwater management systems that connect to or drain into a public right-of- way drainage infrastructure to certify the stormwater system and submit an asset inventory of the stormwater system and structures, inspections/maintenance records, and maintenance standard operating procedures to the County. After the first certification, the stormwater management system will need to be certified every 10 years thereafter, unless the County determines an earlier recertification is required.
If the requirements above apply to the special district, the district manager should discuss with the district engineer the anticipated costs of certifying the stormwater system, including the asset inventory of the structures, maintenance standard operating procedures and maintenance report formats to comply with the new County requirements.

Miami-Dade County Class V Dewatering Permits:

Additionally, the Miami-Dade County Commission amended the code of ordinances to require Class V permits for dewatering operations associated with the cleaning and maintenance of stormwater management systems. Dewater means to discharge either on- or off-site water from an excavation, underground structure, or depressed lands, which includes the cleaning of stormwater infrastructure systems in the special districts. Presently, a special district, or its contractor, will need to apply for and obtain a permit from Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management (DERM) prior to the stormwater cleaning. Previously, the special district did not have to obtain a permit from DERM to perform stormwater structure cleaning. There are multiple costs involved, which vary depending upon the length of time of the permit. According to the information provided by DERM, the fee for a one-year permit is $2,150, as provided on the permit application form. The permit must be issued before work commences, otherwise there will be fines equal to double the permit cost imposed by Miami-Dade County. It is imperative that the permit be issued, and that this requirement is included in the agreement with a contractor. There are also other requirements that the contractor will need to adhere to as a part of the cleaning of the stormwater system under the permit, including, but not limited to, a description of the portion of the infrastructure to be cleaned, the equipment to be used for cleaning,

the standard operating procedure for the cleaning, details and specifications of required pre- treatment system if discharged into same stormwater infrastructure, information on how the filtrate will be collected, transported, and disposed of, details for the authorized facility where the solid content of the truck will be transported, visual inspection of the drainage structure and content for signs of contamination, and proper use of the equipment.

Recommendation
Taking all of these current and new requirements into account, it would benefit the special district for the district engineer to review the current stormwater management systems, including having the district engineer make a determination of: whether mapping is required to identify the location of the stormwater infrastructure, the current condition of the infrastructure, the required maintenance of the system, a maintenance plan, the estimate for the future needs of the stormwater system as a whole and the estimated costs for the regular maintenance (including permit costs) and future capital costs.

DETAILED FINAL BUDGET
VENETIAN ISLES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
OCTOBER 1, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 ACTUAL	
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 BUDGET	
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET	

COMMENTS	
Administrative Assessments	65,993	65,058	65,219	Expenditures Less Interest & Carryover ($20,080)/.94	
Maintenance Assessments	92,363	92,362	92,362	Expenditures & Carryover ($50,000)/.94	
Debt Assessments	344,404	344,402	344,212	Bond Payments/.94	
Other Revenues	0	0	0		
Interest Income	12,079	540	840	Interest Projected At $70 Per Month	
					
TOTAL REVENUES	$	514,839	$	502,362	$	502,633		
					
EXPENDITURES					
MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES					
Aquatic Maintenance - Lake Tracts - Herbicides	9,986	9,800	9,800	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Aquatic Maintenance - Lake Tracts - Grass Carps	0	1,500	1,500	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
General Maintenance - Lake Tracts/Shoreline Restoration	0	16,000	16,000	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Drainage Structure Maintenance/Cleaning	9,130	6,000	6,000	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Roadway/Street Improvements - Repairs (Including Signs)	4,422	9,000	9,000	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Engineers Report/Inspections/Consulting	23,263	3,250	3,250	FY 22/23 Actual Includes Landshore Lakes Engineering Study	
Field Operations Management	1,620	1,620	1,620	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Miscellaneous Improvement Projects	0	7,400	7,400	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Security Camera MTE/Cable/Monitoring	1,419	2,500	2,500	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Infrastructure Reserve Fund	0	15,750	15,750	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Pressure Cleaning	5,250	6,000	6,000	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Contingency (Maintenance & Storm Clean-up)	1,300	8,000	8,000	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Grounds Maintenance Contingency	0	0	50,000	Grounds Maintenance Contingency	
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES	56,390	86,820	136,820		
					
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES					
Supervisor Fees	1,600	6,000	5,000	Supervisor Fees	
Payroll Taxes	122	460	383	Supervisor Fees *7.65%	
Management	32,688	33,660	34,668	CPI Adjustment (Capped At 3%)	
Secretarial	4,200	4,200	4,200	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Legal	9,665	9,000	9,000	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Assessment Roll	6,000	6,000	6,000	As Per Contract	
Audit Fees	3,600	3,700	3,500	Accepted Amount For 2023/2024 Audit	
Insurance	6,356	6,800	7,300	FY 23/24 Expenditure Was $6,637	
Legal Advertisements	372	700	2,000	Costs Will Increase Due To Closing Of The Miami Business Review	
Web Site Admin, Payroll Services, Meeting Room Rental & Mileage	3,107	3,500	3,500	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Office Supplies, Postage & Mailings	605	1,450	1,400	$50 Decrease From 2023/2024 Budget	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	175	175	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Trustee Fee	3,548	3,550	3,550	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Continuing Disclosure Fee	350	350	350	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Administrative Contingency	0	1,200	1,200	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES	72,388	80,745	82,226		
					
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	128,778	$	167,565	$	219,046		
					
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	386,061	$	334,797	$	283,587		
					
Bond Payments	(328,550)	(323,738)	(323,559)	2025 P & I Payments Less Earned Interest	
					
BALANCE	$	57,511	$	11,059	$	(39,972)		
					
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	(4,841)	(10,036)	(10,036)	Two Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
Discounts For Early Payments	(18,268)	(20,073)	(20,072)	Four Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
					
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	34,402	$	(19,050)	$	(70,080)		
					
Carryover From Prior Year	0	19,050	70,080	Carryover Balance From Prior Years	
					
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	34,402	$	-	$	-		

VENETIAN ISLES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Landscape Maintenance Costs March 18, 2025

Landscape costs for CDD owned areas being maintained by the HOA
	Cost Per Service	Occurrence	Annual Cost	
Mowing*	$	1,980.00	32	$  63,360.00	
Detail Trimming	$	2,640.00	12	$  31,680.00	
				
TOTAL			$  95,040.00	
*Mowing was increased from 26 to 32 services effective January 1, 2025

	Cost Per Service	Occurrence	Annual Cost	
Tree Trimming	$	9,975.00	1	$	9,975.00	
Palm Trimming	$	13,820.00	2	$  27,640.00	
Palm Fertilization	$	3,800.00	1	$	3,800.00	
TOTAL			$  41,415.00	

Miscellaneous landscape costs (recommended for the health of the vegetation)

$7,050 Common; $2,925 Sienna

Approx. 290 palms. 2 services are recommended

$ 136,455.00

TOTAL CDD Annual Landscaping Costs