SOUTHERN GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOS. 1-10

PORT ST. LUCIE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
JUNE 7, 2023
10:30 A.M.

Special District Services, Inc.
The Oaks Center 2501A Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

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AGENDA
SOUTHERN GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO.’s 1-10
Keiser University – Port St. Lucie Campus 9400 SW Discovery Way
Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 REGULAR BOARD MEETING
June 7th, 2023
10:30 a.m.

Call to Order
Proof of Publication…	Page 1
Establish Quorum
Additions or Deletions
Comments from the Public Not on the Agenda
Consent Items
Approval of April 5th, 2023, Regular Board Meeting Minutes	Page 3
Approve and Ratify WA #19-144-204; Open View Road…	Page 7
New Business
Consider Resolution No. 2023-11; Adopting Proposed Budget FY: 22/23 (Budget Under
Separate Cover)	Page 9
Accept Resignation of Supervisor Amy Eason – District Nos. 1 & 2 / Seat No. 2
Appointment to Vacant Board Seat – District Nos. 1 & 2 / Seat No. 2
Accept Resignation of Supervisor Tiffany Lewis - District Nos. 1 & 2 / Seat No. 5; District Nos. 3 ,4, & 6 / Seat No. 4; District No. 9 / Seat No. 1
Appointment to Vacant Board Seats - District Nos. 1 & 2 / Seat No. 5; District Nos. 3 ,4, & 6 / Seat No. 4; District No. 9 / Seat No. 1
Administrative Matters
Manager’s Report
Supervisors – Form 1
Attorney’s Report
Engineer’s Report
Financial Report
Founder’s Report
Board Member Comments
Adjourn

SOUTHERN GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOS. 1-6 REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023
REGULAR BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Southern Grove Community Development District Nos. 1-6 (“Districts”) will conduct Regular Board Meetings of the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) for the purpose of conducting the business of the Districts that may properly come before the Board. The following meetings will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Keiser University located at 9400 SW Discovery Way Port St. Lucie, Florida 34987 on the following dates:

June 7, 2023
*July 5, 2023
August 2, 2023
September 6, 2023

*An Irrigation Committee Meeting will take place at 9:00 a.m. at Keiser University located at 9400 SW Discovery Way, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34987 on the above dates, as indicated.*

The meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for community development districts. Meetings may be continued to a date, time and place to be specified on the record. A copy of the agenda for the meetings may be obtained from the Districts’ websites or at the offices of the District Manager, Special District Services, Inc., 10807 SW Tradition Square, Port St. Lucie, Florida.
There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors will participate by telephone; therefore, a speaker telephone may be present at the meeting location so that one or more Supervisors may attend the meeting and be fully informed of the discussions taking place.
Any person requiring special accommodations at these meetings because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at 772-345-5119 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770, who can aid you in contacting the District Office.
Each person who decides to appeal any action taken at a meeting is advised that they will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.
Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.

SOUTHERN GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOS. 1-6

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PUBLISH: ST. LUCIE NEWS TRIBUNE  05/26/23

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING DATES
SOUTHERN GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOS. 7-10 REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Southern Grove Community Development District Nos. 7-10 (“Districts”) will conduct Regular Board Meetings of the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) for the purpose of conducting the business of the Districts that may properly come before the Board. The following meetings will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Keiser University located at 9400 SW Discovery Way, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34987 on the following dates:

June 7, 2023
*July 5, 2023
August 2, 2023
September 6, 2023

*An Irrigation Committee Meeting will take place at 9:00 a.m. at Keiser University located at 9400 SW Discovery Way, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34987 on the above dates, as indicated.*

The meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for community development districts. Meetings may be continued to a date, time and place to be specified on the record. A copy of the agenda for the meetings may be obtained from the District Manager’s office located at 2501A Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410.
There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors will participate by telephone; therefore, a speaker telephone may be present at the meeting location so that one or more Supervisors may attend the meeting and be fully informed of the discussions taking place.
Any person requiring special accommodations at these meetings because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at 772-345-5119 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770, who can aid you in contacting the District Office.
Each person who decides to appeal any action taken at a meeting is advised that they will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.
Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.

SOUTHERN GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOS. 7-10

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PUBLISH: ST. LUCIE NEWS TRIBUNE	05/26/23

SOUTHERN GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO.’S 1-10
Tradition Town Hall 10799 SW Civic Lane
Port St. Lucie, Florida 34987 OR
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3341025012
Meeting ID: 334 102 5012 REGULAR BOARD MEETING
April 5th, 2023
10:30 a.m.

CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Board Meeting of the Southern Grove Community Development District No’s. 1-10 of April 5th, 2023, was called to order at 10:38 a.m. in the Tradition Town Hall located at 10799 SW Civic Lane, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34987.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Proof of publication was presented that showed notice of the Regular Board Meeting had been published in the St. Lucie News Tribune on September 23rd, 2022, as legally required.

ESTABLISH A QUORUM

It was determined that the attendance of the following Supervisors constituted a quorum in District Nos. 1,2,3,4,5,6&9, and it was in order to proceed with the meeting: There was no quorum in District Nos. 7,8,&10.

CDD #’s 1-10			
Chairman/ Supervisor	Frank Covelli: #1,2,3,4,5,6,9	Present	
Supervisor / Vice Chair	Tiffany Lewis #1,2,3,4,6,9	Present	
Supervisor / Vice Chair	Steven Dassa: #1,2,3,5,9	Absent	
Supervisor / Vice Chair	Tyler Gaffney: #1,2,5,9	Present	
Supervisor / Vice Chair	David Graham: #3,4,5,6,7,8,10	Absent	
Supervisor	Stephen Okiye: #4,7,8,10	Present	
Supervisor	Tara Toto: #1,2,9	Present	
Chairman/Supervisor	Jennifer Davis: #3,4,5,6,7,8,10	Present	
Supervisor	Amy Eason: #7,8,10	Absent	
Supervisor	Jeff Greenwalt : #7,8,10	Absent	

Staff members in attendance were:

District Manager	B. Frank Sakuma, Jr.	Special District Services, Inc.	
Assistant District Manager	Jessica Wargo	Special District Services, Inc.	
District Counsel	Dan Harrell	Gonano & Harrell Law	
District Counsel	Susan Garrett	Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.	
District Engineer	Stef Matthes	Culpepper and Terpening	

Also present via Zoom were: District Manager - Andrew Karmeris with Special District Services, Inc. Present: (See attached sign-in sheet)
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

Staff requested (1) item under “New Business.”

(H-3/New Business) Bond Req. No 33 – District No. 5

A Motion was made by CDD No. 1 Mr. Covelli, seconded by Mr. Gaffney and passed unanimously by CDD No. 1 to Approve the agenda as amended.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

There were no comments from the public.

CONSENT ITEMS

Approval of March 1, 2023, Regular Board Meeting

Approve and Ratify 2022 Bond Requisition (No. 4); District No. 5 Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2022-1 (Community Infrastructure)

Approve Assignment of Site Contractor Agreement to Southern Grove CDD No. 5; Becker Road Phase 2 – 2022 Projects

Approve and Ratify Services Contract Between Treasure Coast Wildlife Trappers, LLC. and
Southern Grove CDD No. 1

Approval for WA #19-144-201; SW Tom Mackie Blvd Phase III

Approval for WA #19-144-202; Cheney Brothers – Canal Banks

Approval for WA #19-144-203; Accel International – Sign

A Motion was made by CDD No. 1 Mr. Covelli, seconded by Mr. Gaffney and passed unanimously by CDD 1 to Approve all item(s) under Consent, except for item #7 was pulled for further discussion.

OLD BUSINESS

There were no matters of old business to come before the Board.

NEW BUSINESS

(#7 Consent Item) WA #19-144-203; Accel International – Sign

A Motion was made by CDD No. 1 Mr. Covelli, seconded by Mr. Gaffney and passed unanimously by CDD 1 to Approve temporary signage only.

Resolution No. 2023-09 for District Nos. 4, 5, and 6; Election of Officers

Resolution No. 2023-09 was presented, entitled:

RESOLUTION 2023-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DESIGNATING THE OFFICERS OF SOUTHERN GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOS. 4, 5 & 6 AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A Motion was made by CDD No. 4 Ms. Davis, seconded by Ms. Lewis and passed unanimously by CDD No. 4 to Adopt Resolution No. 2023-09.

A Motion was made by CDD No. 5 Mr. Covelli, seconded by Mr. Gaffney and passed unanimously by CDD No. 5 to Adopt Resolution No. 2023-09.

A Motion was made by CDD No. 6 Ms. Davis, seconded by Ms. Lewis and passed unanimously by CDD No. 6 to Adopt Resolution No. 2023-09.

Resolution No. 2023-06; A Joint Resolution of the Boards of Supervisors of Southern Grove CDD Nos. 1-10 Changing the Registered Agent and Registered Office For the Districts

Resolution No. 2023-06 was presented, entitled:

A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARDS OF SUPERVISORS OF SOUTHERN GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOS. 1-10 CHANGING THE REGISTERED AGENT AND REGISTERED OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA, AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARDS OF SUPERVISORS OF SOUTHERN GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOS. 1-10:

A Motion was made by CDD No. 1 Mr. Covelli, seconded by Mr. Gaffney and passed unanimously by CDD 1 to Adopt Resolution No. 2023-06.

2021 Bond Requisition (No. 33) ; District No. 5 Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2021 (Community Infrastructure)

A Motion was made by CDD No. 1 Mr. Covelli, seconded by Mr. Gaffney and passed unanimously by CDD 1 to Approve Bond Requisition No. 33.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Manager’s Report

Mr. Sakuma had nothing further to report.

Attorney’s Report

Mr. Harrell had nothing further to report.

Engineer’s Report

Ms. Cranford had nothing further to report.

Financial Report

Mr. Karmeris had nothing further to report.

Founder’s Report

Mr. Palumbo had nothing further to report.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Ms. Davis announced the Mayor of Port St. Lucie will be hosting a Town Hall meeting at the Tradition Town Hall on April 18th, 2023 from 6pm – 8pm.

ADJORNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Boards, Mr. Covelli adjourned the meeting at 10:57a.m.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chair/Vice-Chair

Print Signature	Print Signature

Southern Grove Community Development District BOARD AGENDA ITEM
Board Meeting Date June 7, 2023

Subject:	SG - Open View Road
Work Authorization No. WA-19-144-204
C&T Project No. 19-144.SG6.015.0323.W

Background:

On March 29, 2023, the Southern Grove CDD Engineer received a Work Authorization application for connecting the portion of Open View between Cerise Drive and SW Community Blvd to the Southern Grove master stormwater system. None of the proposed infrastructure will be dedicated to or maintained by the CDD.

Recommended Action:
Ratify the CDD Engineers approval of the Work Authorization.

Location:	Southern Grove Community Development District CDD.06 Within Tradition Irrigation Service Area? Yes
Fiscal Information:		This project does not include infrastructure dedicated to the CDD. It is not expected to impact the CDD Stormwater System operational budget.

Grant Related? No Additional Comments: None

Board Action:
Moved by:	Seconded by:	Action Taken:

Item Prepared by: Kelly E Cranford, PE	May 3, 2023

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RESOLUTION 2023-11

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE SOUTHERN GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO.’S 1-10 APPROVING THE DISTRICT'S PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THERE ON PURSUANT TO FLORIDA LAW; DIRECTING STAFF TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET TO THE LOCAL GENERAL-PURPOSE GOVERNMENT AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF SAID HEARING PUSUANT TO LAW.

WHEREAS, the District Manager has heretofore prepared and submitted to the Board a proposed budget for fiscal year 2023/2024 attached hereto as Exhibit A; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has considered said proposed budget and desires to set the required public hearing thereon.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SOUTHERN GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1:

The budget proposed by the District Manager for fiscal year 2023/2024, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved as the basis for conducting a public hearing to adopt said budget.

A public hearing on said approved budget is hereby declared and set for the following date, hour and place:

Date: 	

Hour: 	

Place: 	

The District Manager shall send a copy of the proposed budget to the City of Port St. Lucie at least 60 days prior to the date of the public hearing.

The District Manager shall cause notice of the public hearing to be provided by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in St. Lucie County once a week for two consecutive weeks with the first publication not less than 15 days prior to the date of the public hearing.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 7th DAY OF June, 2023.

SOUTHERN GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO.’S 1, 2, 3, 5, 9

Chairman / Vice Chairman

Print Name

ATTEST:

Secretary / Assistant Secretary

Print Name

SOUTHERN GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO.’S 4, 6, 7, 8, 10

Chairman / Vice Chairman

Print Name

ATTEST:

Secretary / Assistant Secretary

EXHIBIT II AII

Proposed Budget
Fiscal Year: 2023/2024 (Under Separate Cover)