NOTICE OF INTENT TO SEEK LEGISLATION

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SEEK LEGISLATION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given of intent to apply to the 2026 Florida Legislature, in the 2026 regular or any special or extended legislative sessions, for passage of a special act creating an independent water control and drainage district within Sarasota and Manatee Counties pursuant to Chapters 189 and 298, Florida Statutes, known as the University Town Center Improvement District ("District"). The Special Act shall serve as the Charter of the District setting forth the establishment and purpose of the District; the powers, functions, and duties of the District; the District's authority regarding taxation and non-ad valorem assessments, bond issuance, other revenue-raising capabilities, budget preparation and approval requirements provided for in general law; the governance of the District; bonding authority of the District; elections and referenda requirements for the District; methods for financing the District; and authority to levy ad valorem taxes when authorized by vote of the electors of the District; the method for collecting non-ad valorem assessments, fees, and service charges; and providing geographic boundary limitations; and providing for an effective date. Published in the Sarasota Herald Tribune Date: October ______, 2025 October 9 2025 LSAR0384034