3-19-26
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA - PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Housing Finance Authority of Lee County, Florida (the "Authority") will conduct a regular meeting on THURSDAY, March 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the offices of PHILIP L. BURNETT, P.A., 3049 Cleveland Avenue, Suite 280, Fort Myers, Florida, 33901, at which time and place the following matters will be considered: 1. Consider, discuss and approve the Authority's Audited Financial Statements for FYE 9/30/25. 2. Consider, discuss and approve any and all issues relating to the Authority's issuance of its Multifamily (Housing) Revenue Bonds (Avella North Port) Series 2026 in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $37,000,000 for purposes of financing the Chamberlain Family Apartments Project located at 5000 and 5200 S. Chamberlain Blvd., North Port, Florida, 34286, and the bond documents, approval of same, and adoption of a Resolution approving the Bond Documents. 3. Consider and approve the Minutes of the Public Hearing conducted on March 16, 2026, in accordance with the Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act ("TEFRA") in connection with the Housing Finance Authority of Lee County Florida, as Issuer of its Multi Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $25,500,000 for the Project known as The Residences II, located in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida. 4. Consider and approve the Minutes of the Public Hearing conducted on March 16, 2026, in accordance with the Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act ("TEFRA") in connection with the Housing Finance Authority of Lee County Florida, as Issuer of its Multi Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $25,000,000 for the Project known as Hawk's Landing, located in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida. 5. Consider, discuss and vote on such agreements, resolutions, authorizations, funding, Interlocal Agreements, documents, and related matters as are necessary for the Authority to proceed with or amend its Own a Home Opportunity Program ("OAHOP") with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and such other actions as may be appropriate. 6. Consider, discuss and approve the Engagement Letter with Markham Norton for accounting and bookkeeping services for calendar year 2026. 7. Consider, discuss and approve bills and invoices submitted to the Authority for approval and payment. 8. Consider and discuss the Application Procedures and Program Guidelines ("Guidelines"). 9. Consider, discuss and vote on investment opportunities with Qualified Public Depository ("QPD") institutions. 10. Such other matters as may come before the meeting, including distribution and possible discussion of the Comparison Budget. All interested parties are invited to attend and present their comments at the time and place set forth above. IF ANY PERSON WISHES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE OR SHE 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 MADE. E. WALTER BARLETTA, Chairman- HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
March 11 2026
LSAR0475636