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Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District
BABCOCK RANCH COMMUNITY INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF RULEMAKING FOR AMENITY FACILITY RULES AND RATES, LINE AND GRADE REVIEW FEES, AND WASTE COLLECTION FEES
BABCOCK RANCH COMMUNITY INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF RULEMAKING FOR AMENITY FACILITY RULES AND RATES, LINE AND GRADE REVIEW FEES, AND WASTE COLLECTION FEES
A public hearing will be conducted by the Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District (“District”) on May 24, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at 14750 State Road 31, Punta Gorda, Florida 33982. The public hearing will be a rulemaking hearing and will provide an opportunity for the public to address proposed rules that 1) set fees and charges related to the use of the District’s amenity facilities and services; 2) address the requirements for the suspension and termination from use of the District’s amenity facilities; 3) set fees related to line and grade review within the District and 4) set fees related to waste collection and recycling services. The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to provide for efficient and effective District operations, and to provide sufficient revenues to meet expenses and provide services related to the District’s amenity facilities and review of certain construction within boundaries of the District. Prior notice of rule development for the rulemaking hearing was published in the _________________ on ___________________, 2018. The proposed fees are as follows:
DISTRICT AMENITY FEES
Advance Reservations:
District Residents
Available Six (6) Months in Advance
Non- District Residents
Available Four (4) Months in Advance
Non- Profit Groups
Available Three (3) Months in Advance
Great Lawn Rental Fees:
District Residents
$100.00 per hour
Non- District Residents
$200.00 per hour
Non- Profit Groups
Free for 2 Hours; then hourly
Deposit*
$250.00 up to $1,000.00 depending upon number of attendees
Maximum Capacity
750
Shade Arbor Rental Fees (Non-peak hours):
District Residents
$50.00 for up to 4 hours
Non- District Residents
$100.00 for up to 4 hours
Non- Profit Groups
Free for 2 hours; then hourly
Deposit*
$100.00
Maximum Capacity
50
Band Shell Rental Fees:
District Residents
$50.00 per hour
Non- District Residents
$100.00 per hour
Deposit*
$250.00
Maximum Capacity
100
Lake and Trail Rental Fees:
Maximum Fee
$3,000
Maximum Deposit
$2,000
*Deposit
* Refundable Deposits are required for all rentals. Deposit will be cashed, and then returned within 30 days if no issues are found post rental.
Line and Grade Review Fee
The Line and Grade Review Fee will be paid directly to the Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District. A one-time Line and Grade Review fee will be charged for review of each single family home lot. This Line and Grade Review Fee includes the cost of the final lot inspection for each single family home lot. Such final lot inspection shall include review of as-built information provided by the builder, general site grading inspection for conformity with the as-builts, sod and other erosion control measures, sidewalk conformity with ADA requirements, and site tie in as it relates to public rights-of-way and easements. The above services are a fee of $376.00 per single family lot. Should a re-inspection be required, the following re-inspection fees will apply:
• First re-inspection: $50;
• Second re-inspection: $100;
• Third or subsequent re-inspection: $150; and
• Partial re-inspection: $50.
Waste Collection Fees
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Solid Waste Collection$10.00 (per month)
Recycle Waste Collection$10.00 (per month)
Specific legal authority for the rules includes section 120.054, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 2007-306, Laws of Florida, as amended. 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.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE TIME, DATE, AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
TIME AND DATE: May 24, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: 14750 State Road 31
Punta Gorda, Florida 33982
The public hearing may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the hearing. If anyone chooses to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at the 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, one or more Supervisors may participate in the public hearing by telephone. Any person requiring special accommodations at the hearing because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (561) 571-0010 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770, for aid in contacting the District Office. A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by contacting the District Manager, Craig Wrathell, at 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410w, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 or by calling (561)571-0010.
Craig Wrathell, Manager
