NOTICE OF RULEMAKING OF LAKE MATTIE PRESERVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
A public hearing will be conducted by the Board of Supervisors of Lake Mattie Preserve Community Development District ("District") on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 1:30 PM, at 2235 Crump Road, Winter Haven, Florida 33881.
In accordance with Chapters 120 and 190, Florida Statutes, the District hereby gives the public notice of its intent to: (1) adopt its proposed Amended and Restated Rules of Procedure, Rule Chapter 1—Rules of Procedure; (2) establish amended and restated rates, fees, and charges imposed on residents and non-residents utilizing the District's Amenities (collectively, the "Amenity Policies"), Rule Chapter 2—Amenity Policies & Rates; and (3) adopt suspension and termination of access rules establishing consequences for those who violate the District's Amenity Policies (the "Disciplinary Rule"), Rule Chapter 4—Disciplinary Rule. Prior notice of rule development was published in The Ledger Newspaper on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
The purpose and effect of the proposed Amended and Restated Rules of Procedure is to provide for efficient and effective District operations and to ensure compliance with recent changes to Florida law. The Amended and Restated Rules of Procedure may address topics such as the Board of Supervisors, officers and voting, district offices, public information and inspection of records, policies, public meetings, hearings and workshops, rulemaking proceedings and competitive purchase including procedure under the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act, procedure regarding auditor selection, purchase of insurance, pre-qualification, construction contracts, goods, supplies and materials, maintenance services, contractual services and protests with respect to proceedings, as well as any other area of the general operation of the District.
Specific legal authority for the adoption of the proposed Amended and Restated Rules of Procedure includes Sections 190.011(5), 190.011(15) and 190.035, Florida Statutes. The specific laws implemented in the Amended and Restated Rules of Procedure include, but are not limited to, Sections 112.08, 112.3143, 112.31446, 112.3145, 119.07, 119.0701, 120.54, 189.053, 189.069(2)(a)(15), 190.006, 190.007, 190.008, 190.011(3), 190.011(5), 190.011(15), 190.033, 190.035, 218.33, 218.391, 255.05, 255.0518, 255.0992, 255.0525, 255.20, 286.0105, 286.011, 286.0113, 286.0114, 287.017, 287.055, and 287.084, Florida Statutes.
The purpose and effect of the Amenity Policies and Disciplinary Rule is to provide for efficient and effective operations of the District's Amenities and other properties including by setting rules, rates and fees relevant to implementation of the provisions of Section 190.035, Florida Statutes. Specific legal authority for the District to adopt the proposed Amenity Policies and Disciplinary Rule include Chapters 120 and 190, Florida Statutes, as amended, and specific laws implemented include, but are not limited to, Sections 190.011, 190.035(2), 190.011(5), 190.012(3), 190.035, 190.041, 120.54, 120.69 and 120.81, Florida Statutes, as amended.
The proposed Amenity Policies include the following rates:
Annual Non-Resident User Fee - $2,000.00 to $4,000.00
Replacement/Additional Access Card Fee - $30.00
Returned Check/Insufficient Funds Fee - $50.00
Administrative Fee - Up to $500.00
*Any electronic payments remitted to the District may require payment of additional associated processing fees.
The proposed Amenity Policies and Disciplinary Rules associated therewith may be adjusted at the public hearing pursuant to discussion by the Board of Supervisors and public comment. The proposed Disciplinary Rules address use of access cards, provide for the suspension and termination of amenity access, provide for an administrative reimbursement of up to Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), provide for property damage reimbursement, provide authority for certain District staff to remove persons from the Amenities, provide for hearings and appeal, and provide for other legal remedies. Specific legal authority for the rule includes Sections 190.035 (2), 190.011 (5) and 120.54, Florida Statutes.
A copy of the proposed Amended and Restated Rules of Procedure and any material proposed to be incorporated by reference may be obtained by contacting Jill Burns, District Manager at Governmental Management Services Central Florida, LLC, 219 East Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801 (jburns@gmscfl.com); Phone: (407) 841-5524 ("District Manager's Office").
Any person who wishes to provide the District with a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative as provided by Section 120.541(1), Florida Statutes, must do so in writing within twenty-one (21) days after publication of this notice to the District Manager's Office.
This public hearing may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the hearing without additional notice. If anyone chooses to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at a public hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and should accordingly ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. At the hearing, staff or Supervisors may participate in the public hearing by speaker telephone.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager's Office at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 or 1-800-955-8770 for aid in contacting the District Manager's Office.
District Manager
Lake Mattie Preserve Community Development District
July 7 2026
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