LAKE FRANCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Regular Board Meeting & Public Hearing
MAY 28, 2025
6:30 P.M.

Special District Services, Inc. 8785 SW 165th Avenue, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33193
www.lakefrancescdd.org 786.347.2700 ext. 2700 Telephone 877.SDS.4922 Toll Free 561.630.4923 Facsimile

AGENDA
LAKE FRANCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Hampton Inn & Suites - Homestead
1st Floor Conference Room (Cove Board Room) 2855 N.E. 9th Street
Homestead, Florida 33033
REGULAR BOARD MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING
May 28, 2025
6:30 p.m.

Call to Order
Proof of Publication	Page 1
Establish Quorum
Additions or Deletions to Agenda
Comments from the Public for Items Not on the Agenda
Approval of Minutes
February 26, 2025 Regular Board Meeting	Page 2
Public Hearing
Proof of Publication	Page 6
Receive Public Comments on Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Final Budget
Consider Resolution No. 2025-04 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Final Budget	Page 7
Old Business
Staff Report, as Required
New Business
Discussion Regarding Fence Installation on Tract B (Owned by Miami-Dade County)	Page 14
Consider Resolution No. 2025-05 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Meeting Schedule	Page 28
Consider Appointment of Audit Committee & Approval of Evaluation Criteria	Page 30
Administrative & Operational Matters
Reminder: 2024 Form 1 – Financial Interests ( Due by July 1, 2025)
Board Member & Staff Closing Comments
Adjourn

AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION

Account #	Order Number	Identification	Order PO	Amount	Cols	Depth	
142063	599475	Print Legal Ad-IPL01978730 - IPL0197873		$777.56	2	52 L	

Attention:

Laura J. Archer

PUBLISHED DAILY

Lake Frances Community Development District c/o Special District Services, Inc.
2501A Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 LArcher@sdsinc.org

MIAMI-DADE-FLORIDA
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
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LAKE FRANCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 26, 2025

CALL TO ORDER

District Manager Nancy Nguyen called the February 26, 2024, Regular Board Meeting of the Lake Frances Community Development District (the “District”) to order at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the Hampton Inn & Suites – Homestead, 1st Floor Conference Room (Cove Board Room) located at 2855 NE 9th Street, Homestead, Florida 33033.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Ms. Nguyen presented proof of publication that notice of the Regular Board Meeting had been published in the Miami Herald on October 10, 2024, as part of the District’s Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Meeting Schedule, legally required.

ESTABLISH A QUORUM

Ms. Nguyen determined that the attendance of Chairman David Lumpkin, Vice Chairman Gabriel Pedrini, and Supervisor Julio Morales constituted a quorum and it was in order to proceed with the meeting.

Staff in attendance included: District Manager Nancy Nguyen of Special District Services, Inc.; and General Counsel Gregory George of Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey, P.A.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01 – DECLARING VACANCIES

Ms. Nguyen presented Resolution No. 2025-01, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LAKE FRANCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DECLARING VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PURSUANT TO SECTION 190.006(3)(b), FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Nguyen provided an explanation for the document and advised that the 4-year terms of office for Seat 1 (currently held by Gabriel Pedrini), and Seat 2 (currently held by Nelson Peña) expired in November 2024. She further explained that no elector qualified for Seat 1 or Seat 2 to be filled in the General Election. Pursuant to Section 190.006(3)(b), Florida Statutes, the District is required to declare the seats to be filled by the election to which no qualified elector has qualified as vacant and to appoint a qualified elector to fill each such vacancy within ninety (90) days of the second Tuesday following the General Election. Until such appointment, the incumbent board member in such seat shall remain in office.

A motion was made by Mr. Lumpkin, seconded by Mr. Morales and unanimously passed declaring Seat 1 and Seat 2 as vacant effective November 19, 2024 and further authorizing incumbent board members in these seats to remain in office until the appointment of a qualified elector to such seats.
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CONSIDER RESIGNATION (NELSON PENA, SEAT 2, EFFECTIVE 12/29/24)

Ms. Nguyen stated that she was in possession of a resignation letter from Nelson Peña with an effective date of December 29, 2024, and it would be in order for the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) to consider. A discussion ensued after which:

A motion was made by Mr. Morales, seconded by Mr. Pedrini and unanimously passed accepting the resignation of Nelson Peña, effective December 29, 2024.

DISCUSSION REGARDING VACANCIES AND APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES

Ms. Nguyen stated that vacancies had been declared in Seats 1 and 2, effective as of the second Tuesday of November (November 19, 2024) following the November General Election (November 5, 2024). Pursuant to Section 190.006(3)(b), Florida Statutes, incumbents (holdover Board Members) will serve no longer than ninety (90) days (from November 19, 2024) or until appointments to the vacancies have been made. A discussion ensued after which:

A motion was made by Mr. Lumpkin, seconded by Mr. Morales and unanimously passed to appoint Gabriel Pedrini to Seat 1; and such term of office will expire in November 2028.

Ms. Nguyen stated that vacancies remain in Seat 2 and Seat 3, which expires in November 2028 and November 2026, respectively.
ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE AND REVIEW NEW BOARD MEMBER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ms. Nguyen, Notary Public in the State of Florida, administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Pedrini. In addition, Ms. Nguyen explained that the duties and responsibilities as a Board member remain the same.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

As a result of the changes to the Board of the District, Ms. Nguyen recommended that re-election of the District’s Officers take place. She provided the following slate of names for election:
Chairman – David Lumpkin
Vice Chairman – Gabriel Pedrini
Secretary/Treasurer – Nancy Nguyen
Assistant Secretaries – Julio Morales, Armando Silva and Gloria Perez

A motion was made by Mr. Lumpkin, seconded by Mr. Pedrini and passed unanimously to elect the District’s Officers, as listed above.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Mr. Morales requested that a landscaping schedule be requested from the landscaping contractor. Ms. Nguyen acknowledged Mr. Morales’ request.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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There were no comments from the public for items not on the agenda.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. October 23, 2024, Regular Board Meeting

Ms. Nguyen presented the minutes of the October 23, 2024, Regular Board Meeting and asked if there were any changes. There being no changes, a motion was made by Mr. Lumpkin, seconded by Mr. Pedrini and unanimously passed approving the minutes of the October 23, 2024, Regular Board Meeting, as presented.

OLD BUSINESS
1.  Staff Report, as Required

There was no staff report at this time.

NEW BUSINESS
Consider Resolution No. 2025-02 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Proposed Budget

Ms. Nguyen presented Resolution No. 2025-02, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LAKE FRANCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPROVING A PROPOSED BUDGET AND NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Nguyen explained that the proposed 2025/2026 fiscal year budget would be balanced by designating a carryover of approximately $19,680 from the projected fund balance as of September 30, 2025. Ms. Nguyen advised that since the overall proposed assessments were not increasing in the fiscal year 2025/2026, letters to the residents would not be required. Furthermore, Ms. Nguyen stated as part of Resolution No. 2025-02, the Board must set a date for the public hearing to adopt the fiscal year 2025/2026 final budget and assessment roll. A discussion ensued after which:

A motion was made by Mr. Pedrini, seconded by Mr. Morales and unanimously passed to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-02, as presented, setting the public hearing to adopt the fiscal year 2025/2026 final budget and assessments for May 28, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hampton Inn & Suites – Homestead, 1st Floor Conference Room (Cove Board Room) located at 2855 NE 9th Street, Homestead, Florida 33033; and further authorizes publication/notice of the budget public hearing, as required by law.

Consider Resolution No. 2025-03 – Registered Agent Change

Ms. Nguyen presented Resolution No. 2025-03, entitled:

RESOLUTION 2025-03

A RESOLUTION OF THE LAKE FRANCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATING MICHAEL J. PAWELCZYK
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AS THE DISTRICT’S REGISTERED AGENT AND DESIGNATING THE OFFICE OF BILLING, COCHRAN, LYLES, MAURO & RAMSEY, P.A. AS THE REGISTERED OFFICE

Mr. George read the title into the record and explained that Florida Statutes requires that the District designate a registered office and registered agent for the purpose of accepting service of process, notice, or demand that is required by law to be served upon the District. He further explained that it is necessary to designate a new registered agent and update the business address of the registered office. A discussion ensued, after which:

A motion was made by Mr. Morales, seconded by Mr. Pedrini and unanimously passed designating Michael J. Pawelczyk as the Lake Frances Community Development District registered agent, and designating the registered office at Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey, P.A., 515 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 600, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301.

ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATIONAL MATTERS
Staff Report, as Required

There were no administrative or operational matters to discuss at this time.
BOARD MEMBER & STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS

Ms. Nguyen reminded the Board that the Public Hearing to adopt the Final Budget has been scheduled for May 28, 2025.
There were no Board member closing comments.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Mr. Lumpkin, seconded by Mr. Morales and unanimously passed adjourning the Regular Board Meeting at 7:09 p.m.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chair/Vice Chair

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Publication Date 2025-05-08

Subcategory Miscellaneous Notices

Notice of Public Hearing
and Regular Board Meeting of the Lake Frances Community Development District
The Board of Supervisors (the "Board") of the Lake Frances Community Development District (the "District") will hold a Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting on May 28, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, in the 1st Floor Cove Board Room of the Hampton Inn & Suites Homestead located at 2855 NE 9th Street, Homestead, Florida 33033.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public comment on the District's Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Proposed Final Budget and Non-Ad Valorem Assessments. The purpose of the Regular Board Meeting is to consider any other District business that may lawfully and properly come before the Board. A copy of the Proposed Final Budget and/or the Agenda may be obtained from the District's website (www.lakefrancescdd.org), at the offices of the District Manager, 8785 SW 165th Avenue, Suite 200, Miami, Florida 33193, during normal business hours, or by emailing nnguyen@ sdsinc.org. 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 as found necessary to a time and place specified on the record.
There may be occasions when one or two Board members will participate by telephone; therefore, a speaker telephone will be present at the meeting location so that Board members may be fully informed of the discussions taking place.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at these meetings should contact the District Manager at 561-630-4922 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922, at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the meetings. If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this Public
Hearing and Regular Board Meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at their own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.
Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice. Lake Frances Community
Development District www.lakefrancescdd.org IPL0231496
May 8,15 2025

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LAKE FRANCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPROVING AND ADOPTING A FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 FINAL BUDGET INCLUDING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Lake Frances Community Development District (the “District”) has prepared a Proposed Budget and Final Special Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and has held a duly advertised Public Hearing to receive public comments on the Proposed Budget and Final Special Assessment Roll; and

WHEREAS, following the Public Hearing and the adoption of the Proposed Budget and Final Assessment Roll, the District is now authorized to levy non-ad valorem assessments upon the properties within the District.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LAKE FRANCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, THAT:

Section 1. The Final Budget and Final Special Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is approved and adopted, and the assessments set forth therein shall be levied.
Section 2.  The Secretary of the District is authorized to execute any and all necessary transmittals, certifications or other acknowledgements or writings, as necessary, to comply with the intent of this Resolution.

PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 28th day of May, 2025.

ATTEST:	LAKE FRANCES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

By:			By:		 Secretary/Assistant Secretary			Chairperson/Vice Chairperson

Lake Frances Community Development District

Final Budget For Fiscal Year 2025/2026
October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

CONTENTS

FINAL BUDGET

DETAILED FINAL BUDGET

DETAILED FINAL DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET

ASSESSMENT COMPARISON

FINAL BUDGET
LAKE FRANCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BUDGET	
Administrative Assessments	61,186	
Maintenance Assessments	17,096	
Debt Assessments	146,840	
Other Revenues	0	
Interest Income	1,200	
TOTAL REVENUES	$	226,322	
		
EXPENDITURES		
MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES		
Aquatic Maintenance (Lake Tract)	3,600	
Lawn & Landscape Maintenance	8,400	
Engineering/Annual Report/Inspections	1,750	
Field Operation Management	1,620	
Maintenance Contingency	700	
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES	$	16,070	
		
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES		
Supervisor Fees	3,000	
Payroll Taxes (Employer)	230	
Management	36,540	
Legal	9,600	
Assessment Roll	6,000	
Audit Fees	3,300	
Insurance	7,400	
Legal Advertisements	2,200	
Miscellaneous	900	
Meeting Room Rental	900	
Postage	250	
Office Supplies	350	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	
Trustee Fee	4,000	
Continuing Disclosure Fee	350	
Website Management	2,000	
Administrative Contingency	1,200	
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES	$	78,395	
		
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	94,465	
		
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	131,857	
		
Bond Payments	(138,030)	
		
BALANCE	$	(6,173)	
		
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	(4,502)	
Discounts For Early Payments	(9,005)	
		
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(19,680)	
		
Carryover From Prior Year	19,680	
		
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	-	

DETAILED FINAL BUDGET
LAKE FRANCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
ACTUAL	
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
BUDGET	
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
BUDGET	

COMMENTS	
Administrative Assessments	61,495	61,202	61,186	Expenditures Less Interest & Carryover/.94	
Maintenance Assessments	17,097	17,096	17,096	Expenditures/.94	
Debt Assessments	146,841	146,840	146,840	Bond Payments/.94	
Other Revenues	0	0	0	Other Revenues	
Interest Income	10,397	720	1,200	Interest Projected At $100 Per Month	
TOTAL REVENUES	$	235,830	$	225,858	$	226,322		
					
EXPENDITURES					
MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES					
Aquatic Maintenance (Lake Tract)	2,490	3,600	3,600	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Lawn & Landscape Maintenance	7,200	8,400	8,400	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Engineering/Annual Report/Inspections	1,100	1,750	1,750	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Field Operation Management	1,620	1,620	1,620	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Maintenance Contingency	0	700	700	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES	$	12,410	$	16,070	$	16,070		
					
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES					
Supervisor Fees	1,400	3,000	3,000	Supervisor Fees	
Payroll Taxes (Employer)	107	230	230	Supervisor Fees * 7.65%	
Management	34,488	35,520	36,540	CPI Adjustment	
Legal	8,337	9,600	9,600	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Assessment Roll	6,000	6,000	6,000	As Per Contract	
Audit Fees	3,200	3,200	3,300	$100 Increase From 2024/2025 Budget	
Insurance	6,594	7,200	7,400	Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Expenditure Was $6,858	
Legal Advertisements	1,994	1,800	2,200	Costs +ave Increased Due To Closing Of The Miami Business Review	
Miscellaneous	909	875	900	$25 Increase From 2024/2025 Budget	
Meeting Room Rental	593	900	900	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Postage	339	225	250	$25 Increase From 2024/2025 Budget	
Office Supplies	239	375	350	$25 Decrease From 2024/2025 Budget	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	175	175	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Trustee Fee	4,000	4,000	4,000	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Continuing Disclosure Fee	350	350	350	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Website Management	2,000	2,000	2,000	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Administrative Contingency	0	1,200	1,200	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES	$	70,725	$	76,650	$	78,395		
					
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	83,135	$	92,720	$	94,465		
					
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	152,695	$	133,138	$	131,857		
					
Bond Payments	(139,737)	(138,030)	(138,030)	2026 Principal & Interest Payments	
					
BALANCE	$	12,958	$	(4,892)	$	(6,173)		
					
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	(2,165)	(4,502)	(4,502)	Two Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
Discounts For Early Payments	(8,729)	(9,006)	(9,005)	Four Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
					
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	2,064	$	(18,400)	$	(19,680)		
					
Carryover From Prior Year	0	18,400	19,680	Carryover From Prior Year	
					
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	2,064	$	-	$	-		

DETAILED FINAL DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET
LAKE FRANCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

REVENUES	FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 ACTUAL	FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 ANNUAL BUDGET	FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 ANNUAL BUDGET	

COMMENTS	

Interest Income	
7,509	
500	
1,000	
Projected Interest For FY 2025/2026	

NAV Tax Collection	
139,737	
138,030	
138,030	
Maximum Debt Service Collection	

Total Revenues	
$	147,246	
$	138,530	
$	139,030		

EXPENDITURES					

Principal Payments	
81,000	
84,000	
87,000	
Principal Payment Due In 2026	

Interest Payments	
54,800	
51,110	
48,545	
Interest Payments Due In 2026	

Bond Redemption	
0	
3,420	
3,485	
Estimated Excess Debt Collections	

Total Expenditures	
$	135,800	
$	138,530	
$	139,030		

Excess/ (Shortfall)	
$	11,446	
$	-	
$	-		

Series 2018 Bond Refunding Information

Original Par Amount =	$1,812,000	Annual Principal Payments Due =	May 1st	
Interest Rate =	3.00% - 4.00%	Annual Interest Payments Due =	May 1st & November 1st	
Issue Date =	February 2018			
Maturity Date =

Par Amount As Of 1/1/25 =	May 2037

$1,352,000			

Lake Frances Community Development District Assessment Comparison

Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	
2021/2022	2022/2023	2023/2024	2024/2025	2025/2026	
Assessment	Assessment	Assessment	Assessment	Projected Assessment	
Before Discount*	Before Discount*	Before Discount*	Before Discount*	Before Discount*	

Administrative	$	432.87	$	428.38	$	428.27	$	428.00	$	427.88	
Maintenance	$	115.10	$	119.56	$	119.56	$	119.56	$	119.56	
Debt	$	1,026.86	$	1,026.86	$	1,026.86	$	1,026.86	$	1,026.86	
Total	$	1,574.83	$	1,574.80	$	1,574.69	$	1,574.42	$	1,574.30	

* Assessments Include the Following :	 4% Discount for Early Payments
1% County Tax Collector Fee
1% County Property Appraiser Fee
 Community Information:		 Total Units	143

FALCON VAC SOLUTIONS LLC

8285 NW 186th St Ap 604
Hialeah, FL 33015-2654
+1 (786) 503-8004
https://www.falconvac.com Info@falconvac.com

ESTIMATE
EST0011

DATE
04/13/2025

TOTAL
USD $14,825.00

TO

Lake Frances CDD C/o Special District Services Inc
2501A Burns Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410  5616304922
 5616304922

DESCRIPTION	RATE	QTY	AMOUNT	
Supply and installation of aluminum fence with the.	$14,825.00	1	$14,825.00	
1. 147 LF X 6 ft in height.		
2.50” x 2.50” main poles square by 16 gauge		
Pickets spike 1”x 1”		
4” inside to inside each pole
2 ft in the ground according to 6’ height
Crossbar 1" x 2" Each post 5 ft apart.
The main poles will be installed according to the requirements demanded by the county.
Two gates, each 5 ft long x 6 ft high (10 LF), will be installed with a swing opening and their respective locks.		
The price x LF $ 75 x 147 = $11,025		
2.Engineering, drawings and permit running are port of the proposal. $ 3800		

TOTAL	USD $14,825.00

TERMS: Net 30
Acceptance on next page...

ACCEPTANCE: Client hereby accepts and agrees to the terms, Scope of Work, and all other conditions and specifications hereinabove. Falcon Vac Solutions LLC is authorized to perform the work. Payment shall be made in accordance with the provisions contained hereinabove.
Accepted by:

Authorized Representative’s Signature

Date of Acceptance

FALCON VAC SOLUTIONS LLC

8285 NW 186th St Ap 604
Hialeah, FL 33015-2654
+1 (786) 503-8004
https://www.falconvac.com Info@falconvac.com

ESTIMATE
EST0010

DATE
04/10/2025

TOTAL
USD $16,100.00

TO

Lake Frances CDD C/o Special District Services Inc
2501A Burns Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410  5616304922
 5616304922

DESCRIPTION	RATE	QTY	AMOUNT	
Supply and installation of aluminum fence with the.	$16,100.00	1	$16,100.00	
164 LF X 6 ft in height.
50” x 2.50” main poles square by 16 gauge		
Pickets spike 1”x 1”		
4” inside to inside each pole
2 ft in the ground according to 6’ height
Crossbar 1" x 2" Each post 5 ft apart.
The main poles will be installed according to the requirements demanded by the county.
Two gates, each 5 ft long x 6 ft high (10 LF), will be installed with a swing opening and their respective locks.		
The price x LF $ 75 x 164 = $12.300		

Engineering, drawings and permit running are port of the proposal. $ 3800

TOTAL	USD $16,100.00

TERMS: Net 30
Acceptance on next page...

ACCEPTANCE: Client hereby accepts and agrees to the terms, Scope of Work, and all other conditions and specifications hereinabove. Falcon Vac Solutions LLC is authorized to perform the work. Payment shall be made in accordance with the provisions contained hereinabove.
Accepted by:

Authorized Representative’s Signature

Date of Acceptance

JOHN`S GARAGE DOOR, INC.
2266 W 79 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
+13058222951
mail@jgaraged.com www.jgaraged.com

Estimate 10021

DATE 03/27/2025

TOTAL
$16,371.00

ADDRESS
Lake Frances CDD 8785 SW 165th Ave
Miami, FL 33193

SHIP TO
Lake Frances CDD 28102 SW 129TH CT
HOMEASTEAD, FL 33033

DATE	ACTIVITY	QTY	RATE	AMOUNT	
	Location: Aluminum Fence Yellow Fence at Map	1	0.00	0.00	
	We will Furnish Aluminum Fence 6ft Hight
One hundred and forty lineal feet of fixed fence. One set of dual service gates, manual operation	1	11,500.00	11,500.00	
	Aluminum design a per customer request with 1" vertical pickets and double rail on top.				
	Architectural Drawings.
Engineering signed and sealed Drawings to comply with Government and Building codes.	1	2,600.00	2,600.00	
	fees must be paid in advance and are not refundable.
*In the case of any required changes to designs or structural requirements, customer will be responsible for additional cost on parts, labor and fees.				
	Customer shall further:
supply required schematics and drawings, site plans, surveys, building drawings, legal documents, structural drawings, unless they are to be supplied by Johns Garage Door, Inc. in accordance with this Agreement.				
	**Structural, building drawings, requirements, repairs or additional changes are not included in our project or drawings unless specified.				
	- Permits process.
Run permit form at the building department.	1	1,200.00	1,200.00	
	NOTE:
Does not include:
City fees, notice of commencement and notice of termination fees and registration.		
	THIS COST WILL BE CHARGE EXTRA UPON CITY INVOICE AND MUST BE PAY BY
CUSTOMER UPON RECEIPT.		
	(*Customer must provide access and have someone available for inspections at the property)
*For garage door inspections must be done by customer, we will not send a representative for inspections.		
	*Price is for standard permit if reviews or corrections are required additional cost of
$140.00 per trip will be charge.		
	fees must be paid in advance and are not refundable.		

DATE	ACTIVITY	QTY	RATE	AMOUNT

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Unless specifically itemized and billed to Customer in this Agreement, Contractor will not be
responsible to retain permit or process runners, apply for and obtain permits obtain inspections and
Customer is solely responsible for all costs and fees and for obtaining required permits and inspections
for the Contractor’s Work set forth in this Agreement. Customer acknowledges and agrees that zoning
requirements, variances and approvals, HOA and/or Association approval, surveys, testing, permits, and
inspections are the sole responsibility of Customer. There are no costs or fees covered by Contractor
unless specifically itemized and charged to Customer in this Agreement.
Any and all electrical work or service and/or low voltage work is excluded and is not included in
this Proposal or Agreement and Customer acknowledges and agrees that Customer will promptly hire
and pay a Florida licensed electrician for electrical and/or low voltage work, which must be done in
accordance with applicable Florida Codes.
Customer is solely responsible for site conditions and shall ensure that traffic control is provided
to Contractor as requested by Contractor. Customer will ensure there is adequate parking and that the
Work site and Work area is a clear without vehicles, items, trees, landscaping or other obstructions for
Contractor to Work. Additional hourly fees will apply if Contractor needs to clear the Work site or
adjacent areas, or wait while Customer or Owner’s own forces clear the site and adjacent areas.
Customer shall bear the risk of loss and shall be responsible for site conditions, including but not limited
to safely securing and protecting the materials on site and all of Contractor’s Work in place. Customer
shall take appropriate measures to control traffic through the duration of the work as requested by
Contractor and shall secure the site and materials to prevent injury, property damage, death, loss from
all perils including but not limited to theft, vandalism, fire, flood, rain, windstorm, and any acts of God.
Customer acknowledges and agrees that existing conditions of the site both at surface level
and/or subsurface, the visible and/or hidden existing conditions of the buildings, fixtures, and structures
on the site, and the existing visible and hidden condition of any posts, buildings or structures to which
Contractor’s Work will attach are the sole responsibility of Customer. Customer is solely responsible for
obtaining a Florida licensed contractor to obtain permits and inspections and perform any work
necessary to ensure that all existing structures are stable and of necessary integrity for Contractor’s
Work. Any damage and any required repairs to any buildings, structures, posts or to the site itself,
caused by Contractor’s Work, are the sole cost and responsibility of Customer.
Customer agrees to
promptly pay the costs and facilitate any repairs to any buildings, structures, posts or to the site itself, so
as not to delay the Contractor’s Work.
Customer acknowledges and agrees that all underground utilities and/or subsurface systems are
the sole cost and responsibility of the Customer and Customer will arrange and obtain visible markings
of any underground utilities and/or systems, including but not limited to utilities, sprinkles, slabs, or
posttension cables. Any damage to underground utilities or subsurface systems shall be repaired by the
Customer at Customer’s sole cost and expense.
Customer agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Contractor for all losses, damages,
costs, attorneys fees, injuries, judgments and damages of any nature arising from the Customer’s and/or
the Customer’s agents, employees, contractors, invitees, guests, trespassers, or others, negligence,
actions or inactions, omissions and defaults, which may cause or result in any damages, injuries, losses,
death or judgments, and from the Contractor’s Work, acts, omission or default under

1	0.00	0.00

	this agreement	

DATE	ACTIVITY	QTY	RATE	AMOUNT

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Customer acknowledges and agrees that Customer is responsible to cover floors, walls, ceiling,
landscaping, slabs, paint, fixtures, structures and property of any nature, and that any damages to any
items or property caused by the Contractor’s Work, is Customer’s responsibility and shall be repaired by
Customer at Customer’s sole cost. Such damages may include, but are not limited to, concrete repairs,
stucco repairs, repainting, landscaping and shrubbery. Contractor’s pricing does not include any
additional parts which may be required, after old parts are removed, and Customer agrees that
additional parts may need to be replaced at an additional cost to Customer. If Customer elects not to
make necessary repairs of existing structures or damaged items and Contractor cannot proceed with
Work, Customer is still responsible to pay the full amount set forth in this Agreement as items are
special order and not refundable.
Customer acknowledges and agrees that ALL PRICES ARE FINAL AND THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.
Customer acknowledges and agrees that due to large fluctuations and volatility in the material and labor
market, Contractor cannot honor or guarantee the pricing contained in this Agreement until the
Customer accepts the proposal, pays Contractor and the Contractor places the material order that is
accepted by the manufacturer and paid in full to the manufacturer. All special-order items and materials
must be paid in full by the Customer. If pricing contained in this Agreement fluctuates prior to
Customer’s acceptance and payment, and prior to the order being placed with the manufacturer,
Customer will be charged and will pay the increase. Customer acknowledges and agrees that this
Agreement contains a material escalation clause and pricing set forth in the proposal or Agreement is
not binding and may be increased as Contractor cannot guarantee pricing prior to Customer’s
acceptance and payment, and prior to the order being placed with the manufacturer and paid to the
manufacturer. Further, Customer acknowledges and agrees that paying the deposit will not hold or
guarantee the pricing in this Agreement, unless Contractor commences Work within , days of receipt
of the deposit, places the order with the manufacturer and pays the manufacturer.
Should Customer
pay Contractor a deposit and delay commencement of Contractor’s Work by more then
, days,
Contractor will not honor pricing in this Agreement and will provide new pricing for Customer. All
amounts paid to Contractor are nonrefundable. Due to the nature of all work being a special order, in
the event Customer cancels or terminates this Agreement, Customer shall pay Contractor the full
amount of this Agreement.
Payment terms are: 50 % Deposit, 40 % Balance upon materials delivery, 10 % final payment
upon Contractor’s completion of installation, regardless of permit inspection status. Provided, however,
that special order items must be paid in full by Customer. Payments are due within five
(5) days of
Contractor’s issuance of an Invoice to Customer. Untimely payments will accrue interest at the highest
legal rate. Credit card payments will incur a surge-charge 3.15% paid by Customer.
Contractor will not
accept reductions of payment and no Retainage may be withheld on any of Contractor’s payments.
Venue for any litigation is the County in which the property subject to the Work sits.
The
prevailing party in any litigation arising from this Agreement shall recover its costs and attorney’s fees
through litigation and appeal.
Contractor will furnish a Certificate of Insurance at no cost to Customer, however,
Customer’s
request for a Certificate of Insurance/Subrogation will incur an additional Fee $150.00 paid to

1	0.00	0.00

	Contractor in advance.	

SUBTOTAL	15,300.00	
TAX (7%)	1,071.00	
TOTAL	$16,371.00	
	THANK YOU.	

Accepted By	Accepted Date

JOHN`S GARAGE DOOR, INC.
2266 W 79 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
+13058222951
mail@jgaraged.com www.jgaraged.com

Estimate 10020

DATE 03/27/2025

TOTAL
$24,369.25

ADDRESS
Lake Frances CDD 8785 SW 165th Ave
Miami, FL 33193

SHIP TO
Lake Frances CDD 28102 SW 129TH CT
HOMEASTEAD, FL 33033

DATE	ACTIVITY	QTY	RATE	AMOUNT	
	Location: Lake side Fence
***Red line on the Map	1	0.00	0.00	
	We will Furnish Aluminum Fence 6ft Hight
One hundred and sixty-five lineal feet of fixed fence. One set of dual service gates, manual operation	1	18,975.00	18,975.00	
	Aluminum design a per customer request with 1" vertical pickets and double rail on top.				
	Architectural Drawings.
Engineering signed and sealed Drawings to comply with Government and Building codes.	1	2,600.00	2,600.00	
	fees must be paid in advance and are not refundable.
*In the case of any required changes to designs or structural requirements, customer will be responsible for additional cost on parts, labor and fees.				
	Customer shall further:
supply required schematics and drawings, site plans, surveys, building drawings, legal documents, structural drawings, unless they are to be supplied by Johns Garage Door, Inc. in accordance with this Agreement.				
	**Structural, building drawings, requirements, repairs or additional changes are not included in our project or drawings unless specified.				
	- Permits process.
Run permit form at the building department.	1	1,200.00	1,200.00	
	NOTE:
Does not include:
City fees, notice of commencement and notice of termination fees and registration.		
	THIS COST WILL BE CHARGE EXTRA UPON CITY INVOICE AND MUST BE PAY BY
CUSTOMER UPON RECEIPT.		
	(*Customer must provide access and have someone available for inspections at the property)
*For garage door inspections must be done by customer, we will not send a representative for inspections.		
	*Price is for standard permit if reviews or corrections are required additional cost of
$140.00 per trip will be charge.		
	fees must be paid in advance and are not refundable.		

DATE	ACTIVITY	QTY	RATE	AMOUNT

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Unless specifically itemized and billed to Customer in this Agreement, Contractor will not be
responsible to retain permit or process runners, apply for and obtain permits obtain inspections and
Customer is solely responsible for all costs and fees and for obtaining required permits and inspections
for the Contractor’s Work set forth in this Agreement. Customer acknowledges and agrees that zoning
requirements, variances and approvals, HOA and/or Association approval, surveys, testing, permits, and
inspections are the sole responsibility of Customer. There are no costs or fees covered by Contractor
unless specifically itemized and charged to Customer in this Agreement.
Any and all electrical work or service and/or low voltage work is excluded and is not included in
this Proposal or Agreement and Customer acknowledges and agrees that Customer will promptly hire
and pay a Florida licensed electrician for electrical and/or low voltage work, which must be done in
accordance with applicable Florida Codes.
Customer is solely responsible for site conditions and shall ensure that traffic control is provided
to Contractor as requested by Contractor. Customer will ensure there is adequate parking and that the
Work site and Work area is a clear without vehicles, items, trees, landscaping or other obstructions for
Contractor to Work. Additional hourly fees will apply if Contractor needs to clear the Work site or
adjacent areas, or wait while Customer or Owner’s own forces clear the site and adjacent areas.
Customer shall bear the risk of loss and shall be responsible for site conditions, including but not limited
to safely securing and protecting the materials on site and all of Contractor’s Work in place. Customer
shall take appropriate measures to control traffic through the duration of the work as requested by
Contractor and shall secure the site and materials to prevent injury, property damage, death, loss from
all perils including but not limited to theft, vandalism, fire, flood, rain, windstorm, and any acts of God.
Customer acknowledges and agrees that existing conditions of the site both at surface level
and/or subsurface, the visible and/or hidden existing conditions of the buildings, fixtures, and structures
on the site, and the existing visible and hidden condition of any posts, buildings or structures to which
Contractor’s Work will attach are the sole responsibility of Customer. Customer is solely responsible for
obtaining a Florida licensed contractor to obtain permits and inspections and perform any work
necessary to ensure that all existing structures are stable and of necessary integrity for Contractor’s
Work. Any damage and any required repairs to any buildings, structures, posts or to the site itself,
caused by Contractor’s Work, are the sole cost and responsibility of Customer.
Customer agrees to
promptly pay the costs and facilitate any repairs to any buildings, structures, posts or to the site itself, so
as not to delay the Contractor’s Work.
Customer acknowledges and agrees that all underground utilities and/or subsurface systems are
the sole cost and responsibility of the Customer and Customer will arrange and obtain visible markings
of any underground utilities and/or systems, including but not limited to utilities, sprinkles, slabs, or
posttension cables. Any damage to underground utilities or subsurface systems shall be repaired by the
Customer at Customer’s sole cost and expense.
Customer agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Contractor for all losses, damages,
costs, attorneys fees, injuries, judgments and damages of any nature arising from the Customer’s and/or
the Customer’s agents, employees, contractors, invitees, guests, trespassers, or others, negligence,
actions or inactions, omissions and defaults, which may cause or result in any damages, injuries, losses,
death or judgments, and from the Contractor’s Work, acts, omission or default under

1	0.00	0.00

	this agreement	

DATE	ACTIVITY	QTY	RATE	AMOUNT

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Customer acknowledges and agrees that Customer is responsible to cover floors, walls, ceiling,
landscaping, slabs, paint, fixtures, structures and property of any nature, and that any damages to any
items or property caused by the Contractor’s Work, is Customer’s responsibility and shall be repaired by
Customer at Customer’s sole cost. Such damages may include, but are not limited to, concrete repairs,
stucco repairs, repainting, landscaping and shrubbery. Contractor’s pricing does not include any
additional parts which may be required, after old parts are removed, and Customer agrees that
additional parts may need to be replaced at an additional cost to Customer. If Customer elects not to
make necessary repairs of existing structures or damaged items and Contractor cannot proceed with
Work, Customer is still responsible to pay the full amount set forth in this Agreement as items are
special order and not refundable.
Customer acknowledges and agrees that ALL PRICES ARE FINAL AND THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.
Customer acknowledges and agrees that due to large fluctuations and volatility in the material and labor
market, Contractor cannot honor or guarantee the pricing contained in this Agreement until the
Customer accepts the proposal, pays Contractor and the Contractor places the material order that is
accepted by the manufacturer and paid in full to the manufacturer. All special-order items and materials
must be paid in full by the Customer. If pricing contained in this Agreement fluctuates prior to
Customer’s acceptance and payment, and prior to the order being placed with the manufacturer,
Customer will be charged and will pay the increase. Customer acknowledges and agrees that this
Agreement contains a material escalation clause and pricing set forth in the proposal or Agreement is
not binding and may be increased as Contractor cannot guarantee pricing prior to Customer’s
acceptance and payment, and prior to the order being placed with the manufacturer and paid to the
manufacturer. Further, Customer acknowledges and agrees that paying the deposit will not hold or
guarantee the pricing in this Agreement, unless Contractor commences Work within , days of receipt
of the deposit, places the order with the manufacturer and pays the manufacturer.
Should Customer
pay Contractor a deposit and delay commencement of Contractor’s Work by more then
, days,
Contractor will not honor pricing in this Agreement and will provide new pricing for Customer. All
amounts paid to Contractor are nonrefundable. Due to the nature of all work being a special order, in
the event Customer cancels or terminates this Agreement, Customer shall pay Contractor the full
amount of this Agreement.
Payment terms are: 50 % Deposit, 40 % Balance upon materials delivery, 10 % final payment
upon Contractor’s completion of installation, regardless of permit inspection status. Provided, however,
that special order items must be paid in full by Customer. Payments are due within five
(5) days of
Contractor’s issuance of an Invoice to Customer. Untimely payments will accrue interest at the highest
legal rate. Credit card payments will incur a surge-charge 3.15% paid by Customer.
Contractor will not
accept reductions of payment and no Retainage may be withheld on any of Contractor’s payments.
Venue for any litigation is the County in which the property subject to the Work sits.
The
prevailing party in any litigation arising from this Agreement shall recover its costs and attorney’s fees
through litigation and appeal.
Contractor will furnish a Certificate of Insurance at no cost to Customer, however,
Customer’s
request for a Certificate of Insurance/Subrogation will incur an additional Fee $150.00 paid to

1	0.00	0.00

	Contractor in advance.	

SUBTOTAL	22,775.00	
TAX (7%)	1,594.25	
TOTAL	$24,369.25	
	THANK YOU.	

Accepted By	Accepted Date

Lake Frances CDD
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Estimate details
Estimate no.: 1901
Estimate date: 04/07/2025

#	Product or service	Description	Qty	Rate	Amount	
1.	Aluminum - 3 - Railed Picket Fence	Yellow Line - 140 LF	140	$62.00	$8,680.00	
		Color: Black, White. Bronze (TBD) Height: 6ft				
		Supply materials and labor to install				
		Aluminum Fence. Posts are installed in concrete footing. Post distance 6ft 0.C.				
		NOTE: Permits are handled by 123 Permits, not included to this estimate. Engineering,				
		Permrt Filing, Permrt Fee, other charges from				
		the crty and all other documents the crty may require to permit work are not included in this estimate.'				
2.	Aluminum - 3 - Railed Picket Fence	Yellow Line - 165 LF	165	$62.00	$10,230.00	
		Color: Black, White, Bronze (TBD)				
		Height: 6ft				
		Supply materials and labor to install				
		Aluminum Fence. Posts are installed in concrete footing. Post distance 6ft 0.C.				
		NOTE: Permits are handled by 123 Permits,				
		not included to this estimate. Engineering,
Permit Filing, Permit Fee, other charges from the crty and all other documents the crty				
		may require to permit work are not included in this estimate.'				
3.	Aluminum - Double Swing Gate	5'W X 6'H • 2		$1,500.00	$1,500.00	
4.						
	
Permitting (123 Permit Solutions)	
Permit processing is handled by 123 Permits on a separate fee that is not included in this estimate. Permit filling is	
0	
$0.00	
$0.00	
		$500 on top of the crty fees.				
		Engineering, PermrtFiling, Permrt Fee, and other charges are not included in this estimate. If permit is required by client, 123				
		Permits will provide a separate invoice.				
		
Total			$20,410.00	

Accepted date	Accepted by

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-05

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LAKE FRANCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING A REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 AND SETTING THE TIME AND LOCATION OF SAID DISTRICT MEETINGS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Lake Frances Community Development District (the "District") to establish a regular meeting schedule for fiscal year 2025/2026; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of the District has set a regular meeting schedule, location and time for District meetings for fiscal year 2025/2026 which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A”.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LAKE FRANCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.   The above recitals are hereby adopted by the Board.

Section 2.  The regular meeting schedule, time and location for meetings for fiscal year 2025/2026 which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby adopted and authorized by the Board to be published.
PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 28th day of May, 2025.

ATTEST:	LAKE FRANCES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

By:			By:		 Secretary/Assistant Secretary			Chair/Vice Chair

LAKE FRANCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of the Lake Frances Community Development District (the “District”) will hold Regular Meetings in the Hampton Inn & Suites – Homestead, 1st Floor Conference Room (Cove Board Room) located at 2855 NE 9th Street, Homestead, Florida 33033 at 6:30 p.m. on the following dates:

October 22, 2025
January 28, 2026
February 25, 2026
March 25, 2026
April 22, 2026
May 27, 2026
June 24, 2026
July 22, 2026
August 26, 2026
September 23, 2026

The purpose of the meetings is for the Board to consider any District business which may lawfully and properly come before the Board. Meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for community development districts. Copies of the Agenda for any of the meetings may be obtained from the District’s website or by contacting the District Manager at nnguyen@sdsinc.org and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922, prior to the date of the particular meeting.

From time to time one or two Board members may participate by telephone; therefore, a speaker telephone will be present at the meeting location so that Board members may be fully informed of the discussions taking place. Said meeting(s) may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on the record.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at his or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.

In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at any of these meetings should contact the District Manager at nnguyen@sdsinc.org and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the particular meeting.

Meetings may be cancelled from time to time with no advertised notice.

LAKE FRANCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

www.lakefrancescdd.org

PUBLISH: MIAMI HERALD  10/9/25

LAKE FRANCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

District Auditing Services for Fiscal Years 2024/2025, 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 With Two Year Option (2027/2028 and 2028/2029)
Miami Dade County, Florida

LAKE FRANCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUDITOR SELECTION INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

SECTION 1. DUE DATE. Sealed proposals must be received no later than August 19, 2025 at 4:00 p.m., at the offices of District Manager, located at 2501A Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410.

SECTION 2. FAMILIARITY WITH THE LAW. By submitting a proposal, the Proposer is affirming its familiarity and understanding with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that in any manner affect the work. Ignorance on the part of the Proposer will in no way relieve it from responsibility to perform the work covered by the proposal in compliance with all such laws, ordinances and regulations.

SECTION 3. QUALIFICATIONS OF PROPOSER. The contract, if awarded, will only be awarded to a responsible Proposer who is qualified by experience and licensing to do the work specified herein. The Proposer shall submit with its proposal satisfactory evidence of experience in similar work and show that it is fully prepared to complete the work to the satisfaction of the District.

SECTION 4. REJECTION OF PROPOSAL. Proposers shall be disqualified and their proposals rejected if the District has reason to believe that collusion may exist among the Proposers, the Proposer has defaulted on any previous contract or is in arrears on any previous or existing contract, or for failure to demonstrate proper licensure and business organization.

SECTION 5. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL. Submit one (1) copy of the Proposal Documents and one digital copy, and other requested attachments at the time and place indicated herein, which shall be enclosed in an opaque sealed envelope, marked with the title “Auditing Services – Lake Frances Community Development District” on the face of it.

SECTION 6. MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL.  Proposals may be
modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed and delivered to the place where proposals are to be submitted at any time prior to the time and date the proposals are due. After proposals are opened by the District, no proposal may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days.

SECTION 7. PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS. The proposal documents shall consist of the notice announcing the request for proposals, these instructions, the Evaluation Criteria Sheet and a proposal with all required documentation pursuant to Section 12 of these instructions (the “Proposal Documents”).

SECTION 8. PROPOSAL. In making its proposal, each Proposer represents that it has read and understands the Proposal Documents and that the proposal is made in accordance therewith.

SECTION 9. BASIS OF AWARD/RIGHT TO REJECT. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, make modifications to the work, and waive any informalities or irregularities in proposals as it is deemed in the best interests of the District.

SECTION 10. CONTRACT AWARD. Within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the Notice of Award from the District, the Proposer shall enter into and execute a Contract (engagement letter) with the District.

SECTION 11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Nothing herein shall be construed as or constitute a waiver of District’s limited waiver of liability contained in section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or any other statute or law.

SECTION 12. MISCELLANEOUS. All proposals shall include the following information in addition to any other requirements of the proposal documents.

List position or title of all personnel to perform work on the District audit. Include resumes or each person listed; list years of experience in present position for each party listed and years of related experience.

Describe proposed staffing levels, including resumes with applicable certifications.

Three references from projects of similar size and scope. The Proposer should include information relating to the work it conducted for each reference as well as a name, address and phone number of a contact person.
SECTION 13. PROTESTS. Any protest regarding the Proposal Documents, must be filed in writing, at the offices of the District Manager, within seventy-two (72) hours after receipt of the Request for Proposals and Evaluation Criteria or other contract documents. The formal protest setting forth with particularity the facts and law upon which the protest is based shall be filed within seven (7) calendar days after the initial notice of protest was filed. Failure to timely file a notice of protest or failure to timely file a formal written protest shall constitute a waiver of any right to object or protest with respect to the aforesaid Request for Proposals, Evaluation Criteria, or other contract documents.

SECTION 14. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS. The criteria to be used in the evaluation are presented in the Evaluation Criteria Sheet, contained within the Proposal Documents.

SECTION 15. REJECTION OF ALL PROPOSALS. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids, with or without cause, and to waive technical errors and informalities, as determined to be in the best interests of the District.

BLACK CREEK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUDITOR SELECTION
EVALUATION CRITERIA

Ability of Personnel (10 Points).

(E.g., geographic locations of the firm’s headquarters or permanent office in relation to the project; capabilities and experience of key personnel; evaluation of existing work load; proposed staffing levels, etc.)

Proposer’s Experience (10 Points).

(E.g. past record and experience of the Proposer in similar projects; volume of work previously performed by the firm; past performance for other Community Development Districts in other contracts; character, integrity, reputation of Proposer, etc.)

Understanding of Scope of Work (10 Points).

Extent to which the proposal demonstrates an understanding of the District’s needs for the services requested.

Ability to Furnish the Required Services (10 Points).

Present ability to manage this project and the extent to which the proposal demonstrates the adequacy of Proposer’s financial resources and stability as a business entity necessary to complete the services required (E.g. the existence of any natural disaster plan for business operations).

Price (10 Points).
Points will be awarded based upon the price bid for the rendering of the services and reasonableness of the price to the services.