92-002360
Disney Development Company, Enterprise Community Development District vs.
Florida Land And Water Adjudicatory Commission And Monroe County
Status: Closed
Recommended Order on Wednesday, September 16, 1992.
Recommended Order on Wednesday, September 16, 1992.
1STATE OF FLORIDA
4DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
8IN RE: A RULE TO ESTABLISH THE )
16CELEBRATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ) Case No. 92-2360
23DISTRICT, )
25____________________________________)
26REPORT OF FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
31ON ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CELEBRATION CDD
37On July 10, 1992, a local public hearing was held pursuant to Section
50190.005(1)(d), Fla. Stat., in the above captioned proceeding before Mary Clark,
61Hearing Officer, Division of Administrative Hearings. The hearing was held in
72the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 101 North Church Street, Kissimmee,
83Florida. The hearing was conducted to take testimony and receive public comment
95on the petitions of the Disney Development Company to establish the Celebration
107Community Development District ("Celebration CDD" or "CDD") and the Enterprise
119Community Development District ("Enterprise CDD").
126This Report of Findings and Conclusions regarding establishment of the
136Celebration CDD is prepared and submitted to the Florida Land and Water
148Adjudicatory Commission ("FLWAC") in accordance with Section 190.005, Fla.
159Stat., and Section 42-1.013, Fla. Admin. Code.
166APPEARANCES
167Petitioner, Disney Development Company ("DDC") was represented by Robert M.
179Rhodes and Cathy M. Sellers, Steel Hector & Davis, 215 South Monroe Street,
192Tallahassee, Florida. In support of the Petition for Establishment of the
203Celebration CDD, DDC presented the testimony of Tom Lewis, Jr.; Joseph E.
215Harris; Robert J. Whidden; Gary L. Moyer; and Dr. Henry H. Fishkind, the full
229names and addresses of whom are attached to this Report as Appendix A. Composite
243Exhibits 2 through 5, a list and description of which are attached to this
257Report as Appendix B, were also proffered and accepted into evidence on behalf
270of DDC.
272Mr. William J. Goaziou, Osceola County Administrator, appeared on behalf of
283the County. Mr. Goaziou stated that the Osceola County Board of County
295Commissioners adopted a resolution in support of establishment of the Enterprise
306and Celebration CDDs. He reiterated the County's strong support for creation of
318the CDDs. (Tr. 81-82; Composite Ex. 4.). The Reedy Creek Improvement District
330("RCID") submitted a letter to FLWAC expressing RCID's support for creation of
344the Enterprise and Celebration CDDs. This letter was admitted into evidence at
356the hearing as part of Composite Exhibit 4.
364Procedural Background
366On April 3, 1992, DDC filed with FLWAC a Petition to Establish the
379Celebration CDD. DDC requests adoption of a rule by FLWAC, pursuant to Section
392190.005(1), Fla. Stat., establishing the Celebration CDD. The land area in the
404Celebration CDD consists of approximately 6,548 acres located in unincorporated
415Osceola County and currently included in RCID. The Petition to Establish the
427Celebration CDD and attached exhibits 1 through 14 were admitted into evidence
439at the hearing as Composite Exhibit 2.
446On April 13, 1992, FLWAC determined the Celebration CDD Petition complete
457and forwarded it to the Division of Administrative Hearings.
466On April 28, 1992, a local public hearing to address the Petition was
479scheduled for July 10, 1992, in the City of Kissimmee. DDC was required to
493publish notice and to provide other such notice as required by Section 190.005,
506Fla. Stat. and Chapter 42-1, Fla. Admin. Code. Pursuant to Section 42-
5181.010(1)(b), Fla. Admin. Code, FLWAC published Notice of Receipt of Petition for
530the Celebration CDD in the Florida Administrative Weekly on May 22, 1992.
542Pursuant to Section 190.005(1)(d), Fla. Stat. and Section 42-1.011, Fla. Admin.
553Code, a Notice of Local Hearing for the Celebration CDD was published in the
567Osceola News-Gazette for four consecutive weeks immediately prior to the
577hearing. A copy of the Notice of Local Hearing for the Celebration CDD was
591mailed to the Reedy Creek Improvement District, Osceola County, the members of
603the Board of Supervisors of the Celebration CDD, and the Secretary of the
616Department of Community Affairs, as required by Section 42- 1.011(1)(b), Fla.
627Admin. Code. Additionally, on July 8, 1992, proof of publication of the Notice
640of Local Hearing in the Osceola News- Gazette was furnished to the Secretary of
654FLWAC, as required by Section 42-1.011(1)(a), Fla. Admin. Code. Proof that DDC
666met all notice requirements for the hearing on the Celebration CDD was received
679into evidence as part of Composite Exhibit 3.
687Also on April 3, 1992, DDC filed with the Reedy Creek Improvement District
700and with Osceola County a copy of the Petition to Establish the Celebration CDD,
714along with the required $15,000 filing fee for each Petition. Copies of receipts
728for the filing fees from the Reedy Creek Improvement District and Osceola County
741were received into evidence as Composite Exhibit 5.
749Section 190.005(1)(c), Fla. Stat., provides that the county and each
759municipality the boundaries of which are contiguous with, or contain all or a
772portion of, the land within the external boundaries of the district may conduct
785a public hearing within 45 days of filing of a petition to create a CDD. There
801are no municipalities the boundaries of which are contiguous with or contain all
814or a portion of the land within the external boundaries of the Celebration CDD.
828The Celebration CDD will be located in unincorporated Osceola County. Osceola
839County did not hold a public hearing pursuant to Section 190.005(1)(c), Fla.
851Stat.
852The local public hearing in this matter was conducted in accordance with
864Section 190.005(1)(d), Fla. Stat., and Section 42- 1.012, Fla. Admin. Code. A
876transcript was filed with the Hearing Officer on July 28, 1992. A copy of the
891transcript is transmitted with this proposed Report of Findings and Conclusions.
902Although two petitions, this and the petition for the Enterprise CDD, were
914consolidated for conduct of the public hearing, separate reports are being
925submitted.
926In accordance with Section 42-1.012(3), Fla. Admin. Code, the record in
937this matter remained open until July 20, 1992 to allow submittal of written
950statements in support of or opposition to the Petition. A letter regarding the
963Celebration CDD was submitted to the Hearing Officer by the Kissimmee Valley
975Audubon Society. DDC submitted a written response to the Hearing Officer on July
98830, 1992 concerning the issues raised in the Audubon letter. The Audubon letter
1001and DDC's response thereto are discussed on pages 30-31 of this Report.
1013DDC was given leave to file a proposed Report of Findings and Conclusions
1026no later than fourteen days after the transcript was filed with the Hearing
1039Officer. (Tr. 84). DDC timely filed the proposed Report of Findings and
1051Conclusions, which proposed report is substantially adopted here.
1059Overview
10601. DDC seeks to establish the Celebration CDD, which will be located in
1073unincorporated Osceola County and the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Once
1083established, the Celebration CDD will be an independent special taxing district
1094authorized under Chapter 190, Fla. Stat. The district will have all powers set
1107forth in Chapter 190, Fla. Stat., including, but not limited to, the ability to
1121finance, own, operate, and maintain certain infrastructure and provide certain
1131community services as set forth in Sections 190.011 and 190.012, Fla. Stat.
11432. The Celebration CDD will serve predominantly residential land uses
1153being developed as part of the mixed-use Celebration Development of Regional
1164Impact ("Celebration DRI") pursuant to the terms and conditions of all
1177applicable land use approvals and environmental permits. The sole purpose of
1188this proceeding is to consider the establishment of the Celebration CDD, which,
1200pursuant to Section 190.002(2)(d), Fla. Stat., is based only on factors material
1212to managing and financing the service-delivery function of the CDD. Thus, any
1224matter concerning permitting or planning of the development is not material or
1236relevant to CDD establishment. However, pursuant to Section 190.002(2)(c),
1245Florida Statutes, development within a CDD is subject to all applicable
1256government planning and permitting requirements.
1261Summary of Evidence and Testimony
12663. Testimony of Tom Lewis, Jr.: Mr. Lewis is Vice President of Community
1279Development for the Disney Development Company, Petitioner in this proceeding.
1289(Tr. 7). Mr. Lewis was responsible for selecting and supervising the team of
1302DDC employees, planners, engineers, and other professionals who compiled the
1312information for assembly and filing of the Petition to Establish the Celebration
1324CDD. He identified Composite Exhibit 2, the Petition to Establish the
1335Celebration CDD. At the hearing, Mr. Lewis made one correction to the Petition
1348as filed with FLWAC: the name of the "Celebration East" CDD has been changed to
"1363Celebration" CDD. With this correction, all statements in the Petition and the
1375exhibits attached thereto are true and correct, as required by Section
1386190.005(1)(e)1, Fla. Stat.
13894. Mr. Lewis discussed DDC's objectives in establishing the Celebration
1399CDD. DDC is in the process of obtaining necessary environmental permits and land
1412use approvals to develop the Celebration DRI, a mixed-use community consisting
1423of commercial, residential, entertainment, and institutional land uses, to be
1433developed on the land area in the Celebration CDD and the Enterprise CDD.
1446Concurrent with submittal of the Petition for Establishment of the Celebration
1457CDD, DDC has submitted a Petition for Establishment of the Enterprise CDD (Tr.
147011; Composite Ex. 1). The Celebration CDD is being established to provide a
1483financing vehicle for the construction, operation, and maintenance of
1492infrastructure and the provision of community services to the residential
1502portion of the Celebration DRI. Similarly, the Enterprise CDD is being
1513established to provide a financing vehicle for the construction, operation, and
1524maintenance of infrastructure and the provision of community services to the
1535commercial portion of the Celebration DRI. The CDDs will ensure district
1546residents and businesses pay for the services and facilities they receive, and
1558will ensure additional financial burdens are not imposed on Osceola County
1569residents to pay for infrastructure and services that will serve the Celebration
1581DRI. (Tr. 8-9).
15845. Mr. Lewis described the location and boundaries of the Celebration CDD.
1596The Celebration CDD is located in the Reedy Creek Improvement District, south of
1609U.S. 192 and Interstate 4 and west of the Bonnett Creek Canal. (Tr. 11;
1623Composite Ex. 2, attachments 1, 3). Mr. Lewis also described the location of the
1637Celebration CDD in relation to the Enterprise CDD. The Enterprise CDD will be
1650located immediately north of I-4 and is geographically separated from the
1661Celebration CDD by I-4. (Tr. 11; Composite Ex. 2, attachments 1, 3, 11). Mr.
1675Lewis explained that once a DRI development order has been issued by Osceola
1688County for the Celebration DRI, the land area in the Celebration DRI, which
1701includes the land in the Celebration CDD, will be contracted out of the Reedy
1715Creek Improvement District and will come under the jurisdiction of Osceola
1726County. (Tr. 12; Composite Ex. 1, attachment K).
17346. DDC seeks to establish two CDDs rather than one for the following
1747reasons: First, the I-4 and Southern Connector Extension corridors
1756geographically separate the land to be included in the Celebration and
1767Enterprise CDDs, imposing a physical barrier to efficient, effective delivery of
1778continuous infrastructure to the two areas. (Tr. 14). Second, the primary land
1790uses proposed for the two CDDs are different and therefore will likely have
1803different infrastructure and service needs. (Tr. 14). Third, creating two CDDs
1814will enhance accountability of the districts through more precise levy of
1825assessments according to the types of land uses being served. (Tr. 14-15).
1837Fourth, creating two CDDs will facilitate more efficient facilities and services
1848provision because each CDD will be specifically keyed to providing
1858infrastructure and services to a particular type of development. (Tr. 15).
18697. The owners of the land to be included in the Celebration CDD are the
1884Madeira Land Company and the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which owns some
1896canal rights-of-way. DDC has obtained the necessary consent from the owners of
1908the lands to be included in the CDD. (Tr. 15; Composite Ex. 2, attachment 4).
19238. There is no real property contained entirely in the Celebration CDD
1935which is to be excluded from the CDD. (Tr. 17).
19459. The five persons designated to serve on the initial Board of
1957Supervisors for the Celebration CDD are listed in the Petition to Establish the
1970Celebration CDD (Composite Ex. 2, pp. 2-3; Tr. 17), and are listed on Appendix C
1985attached hereto. All are citizens of the United States and residents of the
1998state of Florida. (Tr. 17).
200310. Mr. Lewis described the existing and proposed land uses for the land
2016area in the Celebration CDD. Currently, the land is vacant, unimproved
2027agricultural land. (Tr. 18). As part of the Celebration DRI, the land area in
2041the Celebration CDD will consist of predominantly residential use, with
2051ancillary commercial and recreational uses. (Tr. 13).
205811. Once established, the Celebration CDD will provide surface water
2068management and potable water, wastewater treatment, and effluent reuse
2077facilities, and roadways and bridges. Once consent has been obtained from
2088Osceola County, the CDD will provide recreational improvements, fire prevention,
2098mosquito control, and security services. (Tr. 18-19). Upon obtaining consent
2108from the Osceola County School Board, the CDD will provide school buildings.
2120(Composite Ex. 2, p. 6; attachment 14, Tables 1, 1a, 2).
213112. Testimony of Joseph E. Harris: Mr. Harris is a civil engineer with
2144Ivey, Harris, & Walls engineering firm. He is a registered professional engineer
2156in the state of Florida and has over fifteen years of engineering experience in
2170design and construction of public and private development projects. (Tr. 22). He
2182previously has been qualified as an expert witness in civil engineering. (Tr.
219422). At the hearing, he was qualified as an expert in civil engineering. (Tr.
220822).
220913. In his review of the engineering design and operation of the
2221Celebration CDD, Mr. Harris particularly considered two factors in Section
2231190.005, Fla. Stat.: whether the land area in the CDD is of sufficient size, is
2246sufficiently compact, and is sufficiently contiguous to be developable as a
2257functional interrelated community; and whether the community development
2265services and facilities of the Celebration CDD will be incompatible with the
2277capacity and uses of existing local and regional community development services
2288and facilities. (Tr. 23).
229214. Mr. Harris testified regarding the design, location, and operation of
2303the existing and proposed drainage facilities for the Celebration CDD. Existing
2314drainage for the land to be included in the Celebration CDD consists of a series
2329of culverts which drain Reedy Creek Improvement District land north of I-4. The
2342culverts pass under I-4, directing drainage south over the land in the
2354Celebration CDD. The C-1 Canal also carries drainage south from U.S. 192 along
2367the eastern boundary of the CDD. The drainage ultimately flows into Reedy Creek
2380and exits the Reedy Creek Improvement District through the S-40 water control
2392structure. (Tr. 28-29; Composite Ex. 2, attachment 6). The proposed drainage
2403facilities for the Celebration CDD will consist of the existing facilities, plus
2415a secondary drainage system consisting of on-site retention facilities for each
2426parcel of land in the Celebration CDD, as well as detention in the wetlands in
2441the CDD. (Tr. 29; Composite Ex. 2, attachment 7). Prior to construction of the
2455proposed drainage improvements, the CDD must obtain approval from the Reedy
2466Creek Improvement District. (Tr. 33; Composite Ex. 2, p. 4).
247615. Mr. Harris also testified as to the design, location, and operation of
2489the proposed potable water facilities for the Celebration CDD. Two water
2500treatment plants with wells are proposed to be located in the Enterprise CDD. A
251420-inch water main will connect the two water treatment plants and will
2526distribute potable water to each parcel in the Celebration CDD. (Tr. 29;
2538Composite Ex. 2, attachment 5).
254316. Mr. Harris testified as to the design, location, and operation of the
2556proposed wastewater treatment facilities for the Celebration CDD. The wastewater
2566treatment plant is proposed to be located in the southwest corner of the
2579Enterprise CDD. Wastewater will gravity flow to lift stations, pumped through a
259112-inch force main to a 16- inch force main, and through the 16-inch force main
2606to the treatment plant. (Tr. 29-30; Composite Ex. 2, attachment 5). Because the
2619land in the Celebration CDD will be contracted out of the Reedy Creek
2632Improvement District upon issuance of a DRI development order for the
2643Celebration DRI, the development in the Celebration CDD will obtain wastewater
2654services from the Enterprise CDD's wastewater treatment plant rather than
2664connecting to the RCID central wastewater system.
267117. With regard to the proposed treated effluent reuse facilities for the
2683Celebration CDD, Mr. Harris testified that treated effluent will be distributed
2694from the wastewater treatment plant through a 12-inch reuse main to the land in
2708the CDD. (Tr. 30; Composite Ex. 2, attachment 5). The treated effluent will be
2722used to irrigate the lands in the CDD. (Composite Ex. 2, p. 4).
273518. Mr. Harris also testified as to the proposed design and location of
2748the roadways, bridges, and related improvements for the Celebration CDD. An
2759arterial road will run parallel to I-4 and the Southern Connector. Local and
2772arterial roads serving the parcels in the CDD also will be provided. (Tr. 30;
2786Composite Ex. 2, attachment 9). All roadways will be constructed to appropriate
2798Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Osceola County standards. Street
2808lights also will be provided. (Tr. 31; Composite Ex. 2, p. 5, attachment 9).
282219. Mr. Harris testified regarding the location and types of recreational
2833facilities to be provided by the Celebration CDD. The CDD will provide golf cart
2847paths, bicycle pathways, and pedestrian walkways throughout the CDD. Open space
2858and other recreational amenities also will be provided. (Tr. 31; Composite Ex.
28702, attachment 10).
287320. Using Exhibit 8 to the Petition (Tr. 31-32, Composite Ex. 2,
2885attachment 8), Mr. Harris testified regarding the estimated costs and
2895construction timeframes projected for the drainage, potable water, wastewater,
2904treated effluent reuse, roadway, and recreational improvements, and mosquito and
2914security services that will be provided by the Celebration CDD. He explained
2926that construction timeframes were determined matching the services and
2935facilities to be provided by the CDD to the years when they would be needed.
2950Drawings were produced depicting the facilities the CDD will provide. Needed
2961infrastructure quantities were projected using the drawings. Unit prices were
2971determined from previous Disney projects and other projects in the area. The
2983estimated unit prices were applied to the projected quantities to produce the
2995estimated cost schedule. (Tr. 31-32; Composite Ex. 2, attachment 8). In Mr.
3007Harris's expert engineering opinion, the projected costs and construction
3016timeframes for the Celebration CDD services and facilities are reasonable. (Tr.
302732).
302821. From Mr. Harris's perspective as an expert in engineering, based on
3040the proposed location, design, and operation of the proposed infrastructure, the
3051Celebration CDD is of sufficient size, compactness, and contiguity to be
3062developable as one functional interrelated community. (Tr. 32-33).
307022. Also from Mr. Harris's expert perspective as an engineer, the
3081Celebration CDD's facilities and services will be compatible with the existing
3092local and regional community services and facilities. (Tr. 33). In reaching that
3104conclusion, Mr. Harris noted that other than existing drainage facilities
3114currently provided by the Reedy Creek Improvement District, there are no
3125existing public services or facilities present or planned for the area to be
3138included in the Celebration CDD. The CDD will provide these services and
3150facilities to the area. With respect to the drainage infrastructure, the
3161existing and proposed facilities will be functionally compatible. As previously
3171stated, to ensure compatibility, the Celebration CDD will have to obtain
3182approval from the Reedy Creek Improvement District prior to construction of any
3194drainage facilities in the Celebration CDD. (Tr. 33).
320223. Testimony of Robert J. Whidden: Mr. Whidden is a planner and a
3215principal in the firm of R.J. Whidden & Associates, a planning and consulting
3228firm located in Kissimmee, Florida. He has approximately twenty years'
3238experience in planning, including master planning, site planning, pre-
3247development site analysis, and obtaining state and local environmental and land
3258use approvals for DRI-scale communities. He previously has been qualified as an
3270expert in planning. At the hearing, he was qualified as an expert in community
3284planning and design. (Tr. 36).
328924. In his review of the planning and design of the Celebration CDD, Mr.
3303Whidden particularly considered four factors in Section 190.005(1)(e), Fla.
3312Stat.: consistency of the CDD with the State Comprehensive Plan and the
3324effective local comprehensive plan; sufficiency of CDD size, compactness, and
3334contiguity to be developable as a functional interrelated community; whether the
3345CDD is the best alternative for delivering community services and facilities to
3357the land area that will be served by the CDD; and whether the CDD services and
3373facilities will be incompatible with existing local and regional services and
3384facilities. (Tr. 37).
338725. Mr. Whidden testified regarding consistency of the Celebration CDD
3397with the Reedy Creek Improvement District Comprehensive Plan ("RCID Plan").
3409Based on his review of the RCID Plan, he stated the RCID Plan did not contain
3425any provisions prohibiting or discouraging creation of CDDs. (Tr. 41). The
3436Future Land Use Element of the RCID Plan designates the land to be included in
3451the Celebration CDD as Mixed-Use and Resource Management/Recreation. The land
3461uses proposed for the Celebration CDD are predominantly residential, with some
3472related complementary mixed uses. From Mr. Whidden's expert perspective as a
3483planner, the land uses in the Celebration CDD are not inconsistent with those in
3497the RCID Plan. (Tr. 40-41).
350226. Mr. Whidden also testified as to consistency of the Celebration CDD
3514with the Osceola County Comprehensive Plan (hereafter "Osceola Plan"). Based on
3526his review of the Osceola Plan, Mr. Whidden stated it does not contain any
3540provisions prohibiting or discouraging creation of CDDs. (Tr. 41-42). The
3550Osceola Plan does not designate any land uses or provide for any infrastructure
3563or services for the area included in the Celebration CDD because the land
3576currently is in RCID and therefore not under Osceola County's jurisdiction. In
3588anticipation of contraction of the Celebration DRI lands out of RCID into
3600Osceola County, DDC has submitted a plan amendment to Osceola County for
3612designation of the land in the Celebration CDD as Mixed-Use. This proposed
3624amendment to the Osceola Plan will be consistent with the predominantly
3635residential land uses planned for the Celebration CDD. The CDD will serve as the
3649vehicle for infrastructure and community services provision to the land area
3660included in the CDD. (Tr. 42). From his expert perspective as a planner, Mr.
3674Whidden opined that creation of the Celebration CDD is not inconsistent with the
3687Osceola Plan. (Tr. 42).
369127. Mr. Whidden also testified that the Celebration CDD is not
3702inconsistent with the State Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 187, Fla. Stat. (Tr.
371345). In evaluating Celebration CDD consistency with the State Comprehensive
3723Plan, he considered several policies in the State Comprehensive Plan:
3733Governmental Efficiency Goal 21, Policy 2, regarding creation of independent
3743special taxing districts; Land Use Goal 16, Policy 1, encouraging development in
3755areas which will have the capacity to service new population and commerce;
3767Public Facilities Goal 18, Policy 3, allocating the cost of new public
3779facilities on the basis of benefits received by existing and future residents;
3791Public Facilities Goal 18, Policy 5, encouraging local government financial
3801self-sufficiency in providing public facilities; and Public Facilities Goal 18,
3811Policy 6, implementing innovative, fiscally-sound and cost-effective techniques
3819for financing public facilities. (Tr. 45-47). Based on his expertise and
3830familiarity with the State Comprehensive Plan, Mr. Whidden concluded that
3840creation of the Celebration CDD is not inconsistent with the State Comprehensive
3852Plan. Specifically, the CDD will be created pursuant to Chapter 190, Fla. Stat.,
3865and FLWAC procedural rules in Chapter 42-1, Fla. Admin. Code, and, thus, will
3878meet the uniform general law and procedure standards in Governmental Efficiency
3889Goal 21, Policy 2, regarding creation of independent special taxing districts.
3900Moreover, because Celebration CDD residents will pay assessments according to
3910the services and facilities they receive, the CDD will not overburden taxpayers
3922in Osceola County or any other government entity. Since Osceola County will not
3935provide any services or facilities to the land area in either CDD, CDD residents
3949and businesses will not be assessed by the County for these services and
3962facilities, nor will Osceola County residents not living in the CDD have to pay
3976for services and facilities in the CDD. (Tr. 46). Based on these considerations,
3989in Mr. Whidden's expert opinion, the Celebration CDD meets the standards in
4001Governmental Efficiency Goal 21, Policy 2 (Tr. 46-47), and is not inconsistent
4013with any other applicable State Comprehensive Plan policies. (Tr. 45-46).
402328. From his expert perspective as a planner, Mr. Whidden testified that
4035creation of two separate CDDs is not inconsistent with the RCID Plan or the
4049Osceola County Plan. (Tr. 42-43). He noted that neither plan contains any
4061provisions prohibiting or discouraging CDD creation or limiting their numbers.
4071Moreover, there is no indication in either plan that creation of two CDDs will
4085hamper intergovernmental coordination with Osceola County or RCID, interfere
4094with or detract from facilities and services provision by Osceola County or
4106RCID, or burden residents of Osceola County or RCID. (Tr. 43).
411729. Also in Mr. Whidden's expert opinion, creation of two CDDs is not
4130inconsistent with any provisions of the State Comprehensive Plan. (Tr. 46-47).
4141The CDDs are being created pursuant to uniform general law standards in Chapter
4154190, Fla. Stat., consistent with Governmental Efficiency Goal 21, Policy 2.
4165Because each CDD will provide its own infrastructure and services to serve its
4178land area, there will not be any "double assessment" of taxpayers in either the
4192Celebration CDD or the Enterprise CDD. Further, creation of two CDDs does not
4205constitute a "proliferation" of districts discouraged in Governmental Efficiency
4214Goal 21, Policy 2. (Tr. 47).
422030. Based on his expertise as a planner, and having reviewed the
4232Celebration CDD Petition and considered the testimony of Mr. Lewis and Mr.
4244Harris, Mr. Whidden testified that the Celebration CDD is of sufficient size,
4256sufficient compactness, and sufficient contiguity to be developable as a
4266functional interrelated community. (Tr. 48). The Celebration CDD will encompass
4276over 6500 acres, will not contain any enclaves or finger projections that would
4289render infrastructure and services provision difficult, and has an efficient
4299land use arrangement to facilitate resident mobility and services and facilities
4310provision. (Tr. 47-48).
431331. Mr. Whidden also testified that in his opinion, the Celebration CDD is
4326the best alternative for services and infrastructure provision for the area to
4338be served by the CDD. (Tr. 48). The Osceola County Plan does not provide for
4353infrastructure or services provision to the area included in the Celebration
4364CDD; the CDD will provide these facilities and services. (Tr. 48). CDDs are
4377preferable to homeowners' association for services and facilities provision
4386because CDDs have taxing authority and thus can enforce liens to ensure
4398available funds for construction, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure
4407and services. Moreover, because CDDs can borrow at tax exempt interest rates
4419and because CDD assessments do not include developer profits, CDDs can provide
4431significant savings to residents in the infrastructure costs. (Tr. 48-49). CDD
4442provision of community services and infrastructure also is preferable to
4452provision by a general purpose local government, municipal services taxing unit
4463(MSTU), or municipal services benefit unit (MSBU) from an accountability and
4474efficiency standpoint. This is because the CDD's activities are specifically
4484keyed to infrastructure and services provision for the land area in the CDD,
4497whereas the general purpose local government's responsibilities are much
4506broader, and therefore less focused on the specific mission of providing
4517community infrastructure and services. (Tr. 49-50).
452332. From his expert planning perspective, Mr. Whidden testified that the
4534community development services and facilities of the Celebration CDD will not be
4546incompatible with the capacity and uses of existing local and regional community
4558development services and facilities. (Tr. 51). Osceola County does not
4568contemplate any services or infrastructure provision to the land included in the
4580CDD, so the CDD will provide infrastructure and services that would not
4592otherwise be provided by local government. Upon contraction of the land out of
4605RCID into Osceola County, the lands in the Celebration CDD will be subject to
4619Osceola County land use planning and regulatory jurisdiction. (Tr. 51-52).
4629Thus, the Celebration CDD is not inconsistent with existing or planned local or
4642regional community development services or facilities. (Tr. 51).
465033. Testimony of Gary L. Moyer: Mr. Moyer is President and Chief
4662Executive Officer of Gary L. Moyer, P.A., a firm engaged in the management of
4676special purpose taxing districts. He has 15 years' experience in providing a
4688range of district management services, including budgeting, accounting,
4696reporting, operations, maintenance of facilities, and relations with other
4705governmental entities, and currently provides these services to thirty-two
4714special taxing districts in the state. At the hearing, Mr. Moyer was qualified
4727as an expert in special district management. (Tr. 53-54).
473634. Based on Mr. Moyer's review of the Celebration CDD Petition and
4748accompanying economic impact statement, and on his experience and expertise in
4759special district management, it is his opinion that the Celebration CDD is
4771amenable to separate special district governance (Tr. 55), and that the
4782Celebration CDD meets the statutory requirements in Chapter 190, Fla. Stat.,
4793with respect to sufficient size, compactness, and contiguity to be developable
4804as a functional interrelated community. (Tr. 55).
481135. In Mr. Moyer's expert opinion, creation of two CDDs is not
4823inconsistent with any provisions of the State Comprehensive Plan (Tr. 58), and,
4835in fact, has definitive advantages over one CDD when a development will contain
4848different land uses. (Tr. 55-57). Creation of separate CDDs to provide
4859community services and infrastructure to the commercial and residential land
4869uses in the Celebration DRI will result in simpler, more accurate assessments
4881levied on benefited property. (Tr. 56-57). Also, separate CDDs will enhance
4892and facilitate representation of commercial and residential property owners in
4902district elections. (Tr. 57).
490636. Also from Mr. Moyer's perspective as a district management and
4917governance expert, the Celebration CDD is the best alternative to provide
4928infrastructure and services to the land area included in the CDD. (Tr. 58-60).
4941As grounds for this opinion, Mr. Moyer explained that CDDs incorporate the best
4954aspects of public sector and private sector infrastructure and services
4964provision. From a public access and accountability standpoint, CDDs are subject
4975to the public records, sunshine, ethics, and reporting and auditing laws
4986applicable to government entities. The safeguards under these laws inure to the
4998persons who buy property in the CDD. (Tr. 59). Mr. Moyer also concurred in Mr.
5013Whidden's statement that CDDs provide the least cost alternative for community
5024infrastructure and services provision because they are eligible for tax-exempt
5034financing not available to private developers. (Tr. 58). In this way, CDDs are
5047preferable to private entities, such as homeowners' associations, for
5056infrastructure and services provision. (Tr. 58-59). On the other hand, because
5067CDDs' purpose is specifically to provide community infrastructure and services,
5077their activities in this regard are more focused and efficient than those by
5090general purpose local government. (Tr. 59-60).
509637. Testimony of Dr. Henry H. Fishkind: Dr. Henry H. Fishkind is
5108President and Chief Economic Forecaster for Fishkind & Associates, an economic
5119consulting firm. In addition to providing economic forecasting services, the
5129firm also provides financial services and advice and counsel to both private and
5142public entities, including special taxing districts. Dr. Fishkind holds a
5152Bachelor of Science and a Ph.D. in economics. His specialty is econometrics,
5164which involves economic and statistical evaluation of urban and regional
5174developments. Dr. Fishkind has approximately 10 years' experience in providing
5184economic forecasting and financial services, and has provided these services to
5195over 20 CDDs in Florida. (Tr. 62-63). Dr. Fishkind previously has been qualified
5208as an expert witness and has testified both in favor of and in opposition to
5223creation of CDDs. At the hearing, Dr. Fishkind was qualified as an expert in
5237economics and public finance. (Tr. 63).
524338. Dr. Fishkind prepared the economic impact statement (EIS) for the
5254Celebration CDD. The EIS was prepared to meet the requirements of Sections
5266190.005(1)(a)8 and 120.54(2), Fla. Stat. (Tr. 64).
527339. The data used to prepare the EIS was provided by Disney Development
5286Company. The cost estimates and construction timeframes used in EIS preparation
5297were developed by Mr. Joe Harris and other engineers. (Tr. 65). In addition, Dr.
5311Fishkind analyzed the CDD's financial design and the costs and benefits of CDD
5324creation on affected parties. (Tr. 65). In preparing this analysis, he relied on
5337research regarding user fees, charges, and other readily quantifiable exactions
5347to generate cash flow models. These models were used to evaluate the Celebration
5360CDD's financial feasibility. (Tr. 65).
536540. Dr. Fishkind described the services and infrastructure facilities,
5374depicted in Tables 1 and 1a of the EIS, to be provided by the Celebration CDD.
5390(Tr. 65-66, 73; Composite Ex. 2, attachment 14, Tables 1 and 1a). The capital
5404costs for the drainage, potable water, wastewater, and treated effluent reuse
5415facilities, and the roadways, bridges, and recreational facilities will be paid
5426by the CDD. (Tr. 67, 73; Composite Ex. 2, attachment 14, p. 3, Tables 1 and 1a).
5443It is expected the CDD will issue bonds to cover the capital costs of these
5458facilities. Capital costs will be paid off through the levy of non-ad valorem
5471assessments on all benefitted property in the CDD. Bonds will be repaid from the
5485proceeds of the non-ad valorem assessments or user fees. (Composite Ex. 2,
5497attachment 14, p. 3). Maintenance and operation costs for the potable,
5508wastewater, and treated effluent reuse facilities will be financed by user fees.
5520Maintenance and operation costs for the drainage, roadway, and recreational
5530facilities will be financed by non-ad valorem assessments on benefitted
5540property. Mosquito control, fire, and security services will be financed using a
5552combination of user fees and non-ad valorem assessments. (Tr. 67; Composite Ex.
55642, attachment 14, p. 3, Tables 1 and 1a). Upon obtaining consent from the
5578Osceola County School Board, the CDD will finance the capital costs of school
5591facilities, likely through bond issuance, and the capital costs will be paid off
5604through non- ad valorem assessments and user fees. (Tr. 68).
561441. Dr. Fishkind described the proposed infrastructure cost estimates and
5624estimated time schedule for services and infrastructure provision by the
5634Celebration CDD. The projected costs and timeframes are reasonable and
5644competitive with other CDDs providing similar infrastructure. (Tr. 74). The
5654projected cost and timeframe information, depicted in Table 2 of the Celebration
5666EIS (Composite Ex. 2, attachment 14, Table 2), is consistent with the cost
5679estimates and construction timeframes developed by Mr. Harris. (Tr. 68).
568942. Dr. Fishkind described and summarized the costs and benefits to
5700affected parties as projected in the EIS for the Celebration CDD. With respect
5713to costs and benefits to the state of Florida, the state will incur some
5727administrative costs associated with review of the Petition to Establish the
5738Celebration CDD. Additionally, there will be administrative costs incurred by
5748the Department of Community Affairs ("DCA") for review of annual special
5761district reports submitted by the CDD as required by Chapter 189, Fla. Stat.
5774These costs will be offset by annual reporting fees paid by the CDD to DCA.
5789Administrative costs will also be incurred by the Bureau of Local Government
5801Finance, Office of the Comptroller for annual district budget review. However,
5812these costs are negligible. (Tr. 69-70; Composite Ex. 2, attachment 14, pp. 3-
58255.) The CDD will not require subsidies from the state or its citizens.
5838(Composite Ex. 2, pp. 4-5). The Celebration CDD will encourage well-planned,
5849large-scale development in a fashion consistent with Chapter 190 and the State
5861Comprehensive Plan -- a significant benefit to the state. (Tr. 70; Composite Ex.
58742, attachment 14, p. 4).
587943. With respect to costs and benefits of CDD creation to local general-
5892purpose government, Osceola County and RCID will incur some administrative costs
5903in reviewing the Petition to Establish the Celebration CDD. However, these costs
5915will be fully offset by the $15,000 filing fees paid by DDC. (Tr. 70; Composite
5931Ex. 2, attachment 14, p. 4-5). Moreover, Chapter 190 specifically provides that
5943the debts and obligations of the CDD are not obligations of the local general-
5957purpose government. (Tr. 70; Composite Ex. 2, attachment 14, p. 4-5). There will
5970be no costs resulting from Celebration creation to citizens of Osceola County
5982who do not live in the CDD. (Tr. 70). In terms of benefits to Osceola County,
5998the district will provide substantial amounts of infrastructure at no cost to
6010the County. Moreover, the County may rely on the CDD infrastructure in meeting
6023the concurrency requirement in Chapter 163, Fla. Stat. This constitutes a
6034significant benefit to Osceola County. (Tr. 70; Composite Ex. 2, attachment 14,
6046pp. 4-5). CDD encouragement of well-planned, well-financed, large-scale
6054development consistent with law also is a significant benefit to the County.
6066(Tr. 70; Composite Ex. 2, attachment 14, p. 7).
607544. There will be costs and benefits to persons owning land or renting
6088commercial space in the CDD. (Tr. 71; Composite Ex. 2, attachment 14, p. 10).
6102The CDD may issue bonds to finance the construction and/or acquisition of CDD
6115infrastructure. The annual debt service on the bonds will be paid by non-ad
6128valorem assessments levied on district landowners. To defray the capital costs
6139of the potable water, wastewater, and treated effluent reuse facilities, users
6150will be charged connection charges and monthly service fees. Owners of lands
6162served for which there are not customers will be charged reservation or stand-by
6175charges. (Tr. 75; Composite Ex. 2, attachment 14, p. 10). The CDD can provide
6189these services at lower cost than can a private developer, resulting in lower
6202user charges. (Tr. 71). For the roadways, drainage facilities, recreation
6212facilities, schools, mosquito control, security, and fire protection services,
6221capital costs will be paid off and operating and maintenance costs will be
6234financed through the assessment of non-ad valorem special assessments or benefit
6245special assessments on benefitted property. (Tr. 75-76; Composite Ex. 2,
6255attachment 14, pp. 10-11). With respect to benefits of CDD creation to
6267landowners, CDDs are reliable, efficient entities for construction, operation,
6276and maintenance of well-managed, high- quality community infrastructure and
6285services. (Tr. 72; Composite Ex. 2, attachment 14, p. 11). Also, because CDDs
6298are eligible for tax-exempt financing (Tr. 73; Tr. 79, citing Tr. 49, Tr. 58),
6312and because CDD infrastructure construction programs are publicly bid, there is
6323no developer markup for infrastructure costs (Tr. 72), reflected in lower
6334assessments on benefitted properties. (Tr. 71- 72). These are significant
6344benefits to landowners in the Celebration CDD. (Tr. 72).
635345. Costs and benefits of Celebration CDD creation to Disney Development
6364Company were analyzed. DDC's costs include those incurred in petitioning to
6375create the CDD, including filing fees and expert planning, legal, engineering,
6386financial, and other professional services required for petition preparation.
6395(Composite Ex. 2, attachment 14, pp. 8-9). Additionally, DDC will be the largest
6408initial landowner in the CDD, and, therefore, initially will be the CDD's
6420largest payer of taxes and special assessments. DDC also will likely provide
6432certain rights-of-way and easements to the CDD (Composite Ex. 2, attachment 14,
6444p. 9), as well as provide managerial and technical assistance to the CDD in the
6459early stages of CDD operation. (Composite Ex. 2, attachment 14, p. 9). The most
6473important benefit of Celebration CDD creation to DDC is that the CDD will
6486provide a mechanism for the comprehensive provision, operation, and maintenance
6496of the Celebration DRI infrastructure. (Tr. 73; Composite Ex. 2, attachment 14,
6508p. 9). This will accord DDC flexibility in meeting marketplace demands and
6520provide permitting agencies assurance there is be a stable, long-term entity in
6532existence for maintenance of certain types of infrastructure. (Tr. 73; Composite
6543Ex. 2, attachment 14, p. 9). The CDD also will have access to tax-exempt
6557financing not available to the developer. (Tr. 73; Composite Ex. 2, attachment
656914, pp. 9-10).
657246. As part of the EIS, Dr. Fishkind analyzed the effect of Celebration
6585CDD creation on market competition and small business. The CDD will have a
6598modest effect on competition in the market for residential real estate in
6610Osceola County and in areas having development similar to the proposed
6621Celebration DRI. However, the CDD does not have a unique competitive advantage
6633over other entities competing in the same market. As the residential land uses
6646in the Celebration CDD are developed, there will be a positive impact on
6659employment demand at the local level. (Composite Ex. 2, attachment 14, p. 12).
6672CDD creation will have no adverse impacts on small business. In fact, because
6685the CDD is required under Chapter 190 to seek competitive bids for certain
6698services, small businesses may be better able to compete for provision of these
6711services to the CDD. (Composite Ex. 2, attachment 14, p. 12).
672247. Based on the economic analysis of the Celebration CDD, Dr. Fishkind
6734concluded the Celebration CDD will be financially sound and successful. (Tr.
674574). The assessments levied by the CDD are reasonable and will be competitive in
6759the development market. (Tr. 74-75).
676448. From Dr. Fishkind's perspective as an expert in public finance and
6776economics, the Celebration CDD is not inconsistent with the Reedy Creek
6787Improvement District or Osceola County comprehensive plans. The CDD will enable
6798the Celebration DRI to provide and fund the infrastructure it will require, thus
6811meeting the concurrency requirement. (Tr. 77).
681749. Also from his perspective as an expert in public finance and
6829economics, Dr. Fishkind stated that the Celebration CDD is not inconsistent with
6841the State Comprehensive Plan. Based on his economic evaluation of the
6852Celebration CDD, it is his expert opinion that the CDD is consistent from an
6866economic standpoint with each of the State Comprehensive Plan goals and policies
6878applicable to special tax districts previously addressed in Mr. Whidden's and
6889Mr. Moyer's testimony. (Tr. 77).
689450. Dr. Fishkind testified that from his expert financial perspective,
6904creation of two CDDs is not inconsistent with the RCID or Osceola County local
6918comprehensive plans or the State Comprehensive Plan. (Tr. 77-78). Because the
6929capital infrastructure costs will likely be different for the Celebration and
6940Enterprise CDDs due to the different land uses, creation of separate CDDs
6952simplifies assessments, enhances accountability, and promotes economic
6959efficiency. For these reasons, the trend for large developments that will have
6971different land uses is to create separate CDDs to finance the infrastructure and
6984services for the different land uses. (Tr. 78).
699251. Also in Dr. Fishkind's opinion as an expert in public finance and
7005economics, the Celebration CDD is the best alternative to provide community
7016services and infrastructure to the land area included in the CDD. He noted that
7030state policy established in Chapter 190, Fla. Stat., encourages well-planned
7040large-scale community development, such as that proposed for the land in the
7052Celebration CDD (Tr. 70). CDDs help ensure growth pays for itself and that those
7066who receive growth benefits pay the costs. (Tr. 70). Dr. Fishkind concurred with
7079Mr. Whidden's and Mr. Moyer's testimony as to why CDDs are preferable to
7092homeowners' associations, general- purpose local government, or MSTU/MSBU
7100provision of community services and infrastructure. It is also his opinion that
7112the CDD is the least cost alternative for provision of these services and
7125facilities. (Tr. 78-79).
712852. Based on Dr. Fishkind's expertise and experience with other districts
7139of similar size and configuration, it is his opinion that the Celebration CDD is
7153of sufficient size, compactness, and contiguity to operate as a functional
7164economic entity amenable to special district governance. In this regard, he
7175emphasized the importance of creating separate CDDs for the different land uses
7187proposed for the Celebration DRI. Because the Celebration CDD will provide
7198infrastructure specifically keyed to residential development, the CDD will be
7208particularly financially amenable to special district governance. (Tr. 79-80).
7217Moreover, the Celebration and Enterprise CDDs will be financially independent
7227entities, so the economic success of one CDD is not dependent on the economic
7241success of the other. If one CDD is not developed, the other can still be
7256developed. (Tr. 80).
7259Public Participation
726153. Several members of the public attended the hearing; however, none
7272commented or asked questions regarding creation of the Enterprise CDD.
728254. The Kissimmee Valley Audubon Society ("Audubon"), through its
7293President, Ruth B. Clark, submitted a letter on July 15, 1992, for inclusion in
7307the Record of this proceeding, raising several issues. The letter questioned
7318whether there is sufficient contiguity between the portion of the proposed
7329Celebration development located south of Reedy Creek and the rest of the
7341development. This issue is a development planning concern, which, pursuant to
7352Section 190.002(2)(d), Fla. Stat., is not material or relevant to this
7363proceeding. As established by testimony and the exhibits entered into evidence
7374at the hearing, the Celebration CDD is of sufficient size, compactness, and
7386contiguity to be developable as a functional interrelated community, as required
7397by Section 190.005(1)(e)3, Fla. Stat. The Audubon letter raised several other
7408environmental, transportation, planning, and land use issues, none of which are
7419relevant or material to this proceeding. These issues are being addressed in the
7432appropriate environmental permitting and land use approval processes.
7440CONCLUSIONS
7441Based on the entire record in this proceeding, including the evidence
7452received at the local public hearing, it is concluded that the Petition for
7465Establishment of the Celebration CDD meets each of the following criteria in
7477Section 190.005(1)(e)5, Fla. Stat.:
74811. All statements contained in the Petition as corrected at the hearing are
7494true and correct.
74972. Creation of the Celebration CDD is not inconsistent with any applicable
7509elements of the State Comprehensive Plan, the Reedy Creek Improvement District
7520Comprehensive Plan, and the Osceola County Comprehensive Plan.
75283. The area of land within the proposed Celebration CDD is of sufficient
7541size, is sufficiently compact, and is sufficiently contiguous to be developable
7552as one functional interrelated community.
75574. The Celebration CDD is the best alternative available for delivering
7568community services and facilities to the area that will be served by the
7581district.
75825. The community development services and facilities of the Celebration CDD
7593will not be incompatible with the capacity and uses of existing local and
7606regional community development services and facilities.
76126. The area to be served by the Celebration CDD is amenable to separate
7626special district government.
7629DONE AND ENTERED this 16th day of September, 1992, in Tallahassee, Leon
7641County, Florida.
7643___________________________________
7644MARY CLARK
7646Hearing Officer
7648Division of Administrative Hearings
7652The DeSoto Building
76551230 Apalachee Parkway
7658Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1550
7661(904) 488-9675
7663Filed with the Clerk of the
7669Division of Administrative Hearings
7673this 16th day of September, 1992.
7679APPENDIX A
7681PETITIONER'S WITNESSES
7683Tom Lewis, Jr.
7686Vice President of Community Development
7691Disney Development Company
7694649 Westwood Boulevard, Suite 300
7699Orlando, Florida 32821
7702Joseph E. Harris
7705Ivey, Harris, & Walls
7709122 East Colonial Drive
7713Orlando, Florida 32801
7716Robert J. Whidden
7719R.J. Whidden & Associates
772322 West Monument Avenue
7727Kissimmee, Florida 34741
7730Gary L. Moyer
773310300 Northwest Eleventh Manor
7737Coral Springs, Florida 33065
7741Henry H. Fishkind, Ph.D.
7745Fishkind & Associates, Inc.
774912424 Research Parkway, Suite 275
7754Orlando, Florida 32826
7757APPENDIX B
7759LIST OF EXHIBITS
7762Exhibit Description
7764Composite 2 Petition to Establish the Celebration Community
7772Development District
7774Attachment 1 -- Location Map
7779Attachment 2 -- Legal Description
7784Attachment 3 -- CDD Boundaries
7789Attachment 4 -- Landowner Consent
7794Attachment 5 -- Map of Proposed Major
7801Trunk Water Mains and Sewer
7806Interceptors for Celebration CDD
7810Attachment 6 -- Map of Existing
7816Utilities and Drainage Outfalls for
7821Celebration CDD
7823Attachment 7 -- Map of Proposed
7829Drainage Facilities in Celebration CDD
7834Attachment 8 -- Estimated Costs and
7840Construction Timetable for Improvements
7844for Celebration CDD
7847Attachment 9 -- Proposed Master Plan
7853Map H1
7855Attachment 10 -- Proposed Master Plan
7861Map H2
7863Attachment 11 -- Jurisdictional
7867Boundaries of RCID After Contraction
7872and Overlay of Enterprise and
7877Celebration CDDs
7879Attachment 12 -- RCID Comprehensive
7884Plan
7885Attachment 13 -- Osceola County
7890Comprehensive Plan
7892Attachment 14 -- Economic Impact
7897Statement for Celebration CDD
7901Composite 3 Proof of Compliance with Statutory and Rule
7910Notice Requirements for Enterprise and
7915Celebration CDDs
7917Composite 4 Osceola County Board of County Commissioners
7925Resolution of Support for Creation of the
7932Enterprise and Celebration CDDs
7936Letter of Support from Reedy Creek Improvement
7943District for Establishment of Celebration and
7949Enterprise CDDs
7951Composite 5 Receipt from Osceola County for Payment of
7960$15,000 Fee for Filing Petition to Establish
7968Enterprise CDD
7970Receipt from Osceola County for Payment of
7977$15,000 Fee for Filing Petition to Establish
7985Celebration CDD
7987Receipt from the Reedy Creek Improvement District
7994for Payment of $15,000 Fee for Filing Petition to
8004Establish Enterprise CDD
8007Receipt from the Reedy Creek Improvement District
8014for Payment of $15,000 Fee for Filing Petition to
8024Establish Celebration CDD
8027APPENDIX C
8029BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CELEBRATION CDD
8035Tom Lewis, Jr.
80384521 Windy Acres Road
8042Winter Garden, Florida 32787
8046407/877-3631
8047Don Killoren
80498752 Bay Ridge Boulevard
8053Orlando, Florida 32819
8056407/876-1329
8057Ralph Zeigler
80592764 Windsor Hill Drive
8063Windermere, Florida 34786
8066Hal McIntyre
80681942 Hempel Avenue
8071Windermere, Florida 32786
8074Bob Shinn
80761420 Elizabeth Drive
8079Winter Park, Florida 32789
8083407/645-2651
8084COPIES FURNISHED:
8086William R. Kynoch, Deputy Director
8091Florida Land and Water
8095Adjudicatory Commission
8097Executive Office of the Governor
8102311 Carlton Building
8105Tallahassee, Florida 32301
8108Robert M. Rhodes, Esquire
8112Cathy M. Sellers, Esquire
8116215 S. Monroe Street, Suite 601
8122Tallahassee, Florida 32301
8125Steve Pfeiffer, General Counsel
8129Department of Community Affairs
81332740 Centerview Drive
8136Tallahassee, Florida 32399
8139John Pate, Chairman
8142Osceola County Commission
814517 S. Vernon Avenue
8149Kissimmee, Florida 34741
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- Date
- Proceedings
-
PDF:
- Date: 09/16/1992
- Proceedings: Report of Findings And Conclusions On Establishment Of The Enterprise CDD sent out. CASE CLOSED. Hearing held 7-10-92.
- Date: 08/11/1992
- Proceedings: Report of Findings and Conclusions on Establishment of the Celebration CDD filed.
- Date: 06/18/1992
- Proceedings: Order of Consolidation sent out. (Consolidated cases are: 92-2359 and 92-2360)
- Date: 06/15/1992
- Proceedings: (Petitioner) Motion to Consolidate (with DOAH Case No. 92-2360) filed.
- Date: 04/28/1992
- Proceedings: Notice of Hearing sent out. (hearing set for 7-10-92; 10:00am; Kissimmee)
- Date: 04/21/1992
- Proceedings: cc: Agency referral letter; Petition to Establish the Enterprise Community Development District; Exhibits to Petition A-L & 12-13 ;Exh 12 (Part 1-2) Reedy Creek Comp Plan ; Exh 13 Osceola County Comp Plan filed.
- Date: 04/15/1992
- Proceedings: Agency referral letter; Exhibits A-L; Petition filed.
Case Information
- Judge:
- MARY CLARK
- Date Filed:
- 04/15/1992
- Date Assignment:
- 04/16/1992
- Last Docket Entry:
- 09/16/1992
- Location:
- Kissimmee, Florida
- District:
- Middle
- Agency:
- Office of the Governor