VENICE GRAND OAKS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
NOTICE OF THE DISTRICT'S INTENT TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD
OF COLLECTION OF NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS;
AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 AND FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGETS; AND NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' MEETING
The Board of Supervisors ("Board") of the Venice Grand Oaks Community Development District ("District") will hold three public hearings on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 2:30 PM EST, at the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, 2801 Newtown Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida 34234. The District intends to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments to be levied by the District pursuant to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. The purpose of the public hearings is to consider the adoption of a resolution pursuant to Section 197.3632(3)(a), Florida Statutes, expressing the District's intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments ("Uniform Method") to be levied by the District on properties located on land included within the District, to consider the adoption of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026, to consider the adoption of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
The District may levy non-ad valorem special assessments for the purpose of financing, acquiring, maintaining and/or operating community development facilities, services and improvements within and without the boundaries of the District, which may consist of, among other things, amenity facilities, stormwater management improvements, utilities, irrigation, landscape, roadways, and other lawful improvements or services within or without the boundaries of the District. All affected property owners have the right to appear at the public hearing and be heard regarding the use of the Uniform Method. Written comments may also be submitted to the District Manager's Office prior to the hearing.
The District will also hold public hearings for the purpose of hearing comments and objections on the adoption of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 ("2026 Proposed Budget"), and the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 ("2027 Proposed Budget"). A regular board meeting of the District will also be held at that time where the Board may consider any other business that may properly come before it. A copy of the agenda, the 2026 Proposed Budget, and the 2027 Proposed Budget may be obtained at the offices of the District Manager, Governmental Management Services - Central Florida, LLC, 219 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 3280, (407) 841-5524 ("District Manager's Office"), during normal business hours.
The public hearings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. The public hearings may be continued to a date, time, and location to be specified on the record at the meeting or hearings.
The public hearings and meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. The public hearings and meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the meeting. There may be occasions when Board Supervisors or District Staff may participate by communications media technology, including telephonic or video conferencing.
Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager's Office, c/o Governmental Management Services - Central Florida, LLC, 219 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801, (407) 841-5524, at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Office.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the hearing or meeting is advised that such person will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Such person should be aware that they are responsible for making or obtaining such record at their own expense.
Jill Burns
District Manager
June 1, 8, 15, 22 2026
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