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AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY DISTRICT

COLLIER COUNTY REGULAR BOARD MEETING

NOVEMBER 3, 2015 9:00 A.M.

Special District Services, Inc. The Oaks Center

2501A Burns Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

www.avemariastewardshipcd.org 561.630.4922 Telephone 877.SDS.4922 Toll Free 561.630.4923 Facsimile

AGENDA

AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY DISTRICT Ave Maria Master Association (office/fitness center)

5076 Annunciation Circle, Suite 103 Ave Maria, Florida 34142

REGULAR BOARD MEETING November 3, 2015

9:00 a.m.

A. Call to Order

B. Pledge of Allegiance

C. Proof of Publication……………………………………………………………………………………Page 1

D. Establish Quorum

E. Additions or Deletions to Agenda

F. Comments from the Public for Items Not on the Agenda

G. Approval of Minutes

1. October 6, 2015 Regular Board Meeting Minutes………………………………………………….Page 2

H. Old Business

1. Consider Draft Ordinance Regarding Golf Cart Policy…………………………………………….Page 7

Audience Comment

I. New Business

1. Consider Resolution No. 2015-09 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Amended Budget……….Page 38

Audience Comment

2. Consider Resolution No. 2015-10 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Amended Budget for Master Irrigation Utility System………………………………………………………………..Page 44

Audience Comment

3. Consider Resolution No. 2015-11 – Adopting a Policy Governing Use of District Lakes

a. Option 1 – Lake Use Policy…………………………………………………………………….Page 47

Audience Comment

b. Option 2 – Lake Use Policy with “No Fishing”………………………………………………..Page 49

Audience Comment

4. Consider Request to Place Sign in AMSCD Property……………………………………………...Page 51

Audience Comment

5. Consider Request for Construction of Pedestrian Walkway over AMSCD Lake………………….Page 53

Audience Comment

6. Discussion Regarding Procedure for Converting One Supervisor Seat to Popular Election

Audience Comment

J. Administrative Matters

1. Legal Report

2. Engineer Report

3. Manager’s Report

K. Board Members Comments

L. Adjourn

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AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING

OCTOBER 6, 2015

A. CALL TO ORDER The October 6, 2015, Regular Board Meeting of the Ave Maria Stewardship Community District was called to order at 9:00 a.m. at the Ave Maria Master Association located at 5076 Annunciation Circle, Suite 103, Ave Maria, Florida 34142. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. PROOF OF PUBLICATION Proof of publication was presented showing that notice of the Regular Board Meeting had been published in the Naples Daily News on April 24, 2015, as legally required. D. ESTABLISH A QUORUM A quorum was established with the following: Board of Supervisors Chairman Thomas Peek Present Vice-Chairperson Liesa Priddy Absent Supervisor Jay Roth Present Supervisor Thomas DiFlorio Present Supervisor Douglas Baird Present

District Staff in attendance were: District Manager Todd Wodraska Special District Services District Manager Kathleen Dailey Special District Services General Counsel Jonathan Johnson Hopping, Green & Sams District Engineer Dan Brundage Agnoli, Barber &

Brundage, Inc. Property Manager Luisa Rosales First Service Residential Developer Dave Genson Barron Collier Companies

Also present was Norm Trebilcock of Trebilcock Planning and Engineering. E. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA Mr. Wodraska pointed out that the Master Irrigation Operating Agreement was included in the agenda which had been handed out today, but was not in the agenda that had been e-mailed the previous week. F. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

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Sue Schweizerof 5109 DaVinci Way asked why the speed limit on Ave Maria Boulevard was 45 mph at the Oil Well entrance since it is 35 mph at the Camp Kealis entrance. She believes 45 mph is too fast. She also expressed concern that drivers do not seem to be aware of how to drive in a roundabout. Mr. Genson replied that the speed limit was set in 2005 when the plans for development had been prepared and it was justified at that time. He further opined that when you get into town, the intersections and roundabouts traffic speed is lower. Mr. Wodraska addressed roundabouts and stated that there is a learning curve and can pass the idea on to Ms. Rosales to look into distributing some educational material on the issue. G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 4, 2015, Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting The August 4, 2015, Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting minutes were presented for approval. A motion was made by Mr. Baird, seconded by Mr. Roth and passed unanimously to approve the minutes of the August 4, 2015, Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting, as presented. H. OLD BUSINESS

1. Consider Approval of Golf Carts Traffic Study Mr. Wodraska advised that they were not seeking approval from the Board on this item, but rather a discussion on the overall concept of golf cart use. Mr. Trebilcock gave a PowerPoint presentation and went over the State statute and regulations regarding golf cart use. He also reviewed what other golf cart communities do, which included signage and developing a handbook. He explained which street the carts would be permitted and not permitted and where paths would need to be developed. He went over how the Board’s recommendations would be relayed to the Collier County Staff, who would be making recommendations to the Collier County BCC for approving and an ordinance. There was a general discussion on children in carts, age restrictions for driving a cart, setting up designated parking spaces for golf carts and the licensing of drivers Resident Sue Schweizer had questions regarding developing a handbook, insurance requirements, annual inspections, a registration process, and knowing who in the community had a golf cart. Mr. Wodraska opined that a handbook is recommended and Mr. Trebilcock noted that a handbook would be a prerequisite of the County. Mr. Johnson went over the process stating that the County is the entity to develop an ordinance and that many of the decisions are not the CDD’s, but the CDD is able to make recommendations to the County as to what should be included in their ordinance. As far as insurance and registration, Mr. Trebilcock stated that the State statute does not require insurance, but the County may require it. He indicated that in Sun City, one of the examples of a golf course community, there is a volunteer group who does annual inspections and education.

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Debbie Oswald of Del Webb asked how to be proactive in making the County BCC include insurance and registration in their ordinance. Mr. Trebilcock again stated that the CDD will only be making recommendation and Mr. Peek opined that residents should make their voice heard by addressing the County Commission, as Ave Maria residents on this issue. Ron Valentine, also a District resident, stated that he has seen unsafe use of golf carts and that any rules need enforcement. District resident, Gina Stutzman expressed her feeling that 14 year olds should be allowed to drive carts, as is allowed by State statute. She believes that parents need to encourage kids to be responsible drivers and with the larger families in Ave Maria, it is more convenient for responsible kids to drive themselves or younger children to activities on carts rather than having SUVs or larger vehicles driven by parents. She also stated that the Ave Maria community requires insurance of a cart in order for it to be on a road. Bill Kirk, Counsel for Ave Maria University and also a District resident, pointed out that golf cart use was advertised as being part of the community when he bought his property and that it makes life easier. He encouraged the CDD to encourage the passing of an ordinance that incudes as few restrictions as possible. District resident, LaWayne Chaney asked if there have been any accidents in Ave Maria in the past. Mr. Diflorio replied that there have been minor accidents and Mr. Chaney opined that he also believes there should be as few restrictions as possible and that he really thought that use of golf carts was already part of the community. Leo Rodgers, Division Chief of Immokalee Fire Department, felt that the County ordinance should mirror State regulations. He also mentioned that he has seen children drive golf carts who cannot reach the pedals and that they do not know what to do when an emergency vehicle passes, so training should be required for safety. District resident, Rachel Hegele stated that she has seen young people driving a golf cart with a kid holding on and riding a skateboard to the side, which is very unsafe. There was general discussion regarding licensing and Mr. Trebilcock pointed out that there needs to be consideration of a spectrum of users that goes from licensing 14 and 15 year olds as drivers to older people who are unable to obtain a driver’s license, but may want to be mobile and drive a golf cart. Don Isbaum, a golf cart company owner and District resident, explained what PTV class vehicles are and that the standards that regulate those types of golf cart vehicles. He also indicated that the Board needs to consider rental vehicles and should seek a way to allow responsible 14 and 15 year olds to operate a golf cart. Mr. Diflorio opined that he feels it is an important issue to consider night driving and that he is not opposed to drivers of 14 years of age, as the State allows it and he believes it helps mothers who can have older children take the other kids to school. He also believes that enforcement is the key to the program.

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Mr. Baird asked the manager to prepare a document, in addition to the minutes, that would bring out the points presented today on the issue. Bill Kirk asked if the residents will see the recommendations before they are sent to the County. It was the consensus of the Board to bring this item back in November and for Mr. Trebilcock to prepare a draft ordinance to be reviewed at the next meeting. I. NEW BUSINESS

1. Consider Approval of First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement Reservation of Sufficient Road Public Facilities Mr. Johnson went over the documents that were in the agenda and explained that this is a clean-up item that deals with financial assurances for the development of the roads and infrastructure. A motion was then made by Mr. Baird, seconded by Mr. Diflorio and passed unanimously approving the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement Reservation of Sufficient Road Public Facilities, a presented. 2. Consider Approval of Master Irrigation Utility Operating Agreement Mr. Wodraska explained that the District owns the Master Irrigation Utility and had contracted with OMI, which is part of CH2M Hill, to run the utility. This contract was terminated in September and it is proposed that the existing operator of the water and sewer operation, Peninsula Improvement Corporation, take over the Master Irrigation Utility. Mr. Johnson explained that this does not need to be procured publicly and Mr. Genson stated that the scope of services and budget is about the same, with just a few repairs added. Mr. Baird added that the personnel of OMI are now working for Peninsula Improvement Corporation, so there is really no impact on service. A motion was made by Mr. Roth, seconded by Mr. Diflorio and passed unanimously approving the Master Irrigation Utility Operating Agreement, as presented. 3. Discussion Regarding Four-Way Stop Request Mr. Baird stated that this request for a four-way stop at the intersection of Roma and Avila had come from the property manager. He indicated that as new units are being built, there are additional traffic conflicts at this corner. Mr. Baird opined that a traffic warrant study would need to be done and sent to Collier County for the installation. A motion was made by Mr. Roth, seconded by Mr. Diflorio and passed unanimously approving the signage conditioned on the study warranting the sign at a cost not to exceed $5,000. J. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

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1. Legal Report There was no Legal Report at this time.

2. Engineer Report Mr. Brundage stated that the construction of the high-tech crosswalks are ongoing with the 4th out of 5 crosswalks being built downtown during the next week. He stated that the 4-way stop at Avila and Taylor is next on the list. Mr. Brundage explained with the significant rainfall over the last few months that the culverts that were cleaned were working well and they are now monitoring some trouble spots downtown. Mr. Brundage advised that he is continuing to look at pricing for downtown striping.

3. Manager’s Report

Mr. Wodraska advised that he had authorized pressure cleaning of some infrastructure since it had been 8-10 years since it had been cleaned. He reminded the Board that recreation lake use is a topic that will be brought back to the Board, after the golf cart issue is resolved. Mr. Wodraska stated that the heavy rainfall had triggered mosquito spraying. Mr. Wodraska also noted that he would tighten up on the 3 minute rule process for speakers in order to keep the meetings timely. K. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Mr. Baird asked the manager to bring items that are off budget back to the Board in order to discuss funding and fiscal impacts. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Peek adjourned the Regular Board Meeting at 10:27 a.m. There were no objections. ________________________________ __________________________________ Secretary/Assistant Secretary Chair/Vice-Chairman

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ORDINANCE NO. 2015‐_____

ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES OF COLLIER COUNTY AT CHAPTER 130, TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES, TO ADD A SECTION ALLOWING FOR THE USE OF GOLF CARTS UPON DESIGNATED COUNTY ROADS IN THE TOWN OF AVE MARIA, FLORIDA, SUBJECT TO SPECIFIED RESTRICTIONS; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, Section 316.212(1), Florida Statutes, permits counties to allow golf carts to

be operated on county roads provided the county first determines that they may safely travel

on or cross such public roads or streets upon considering the speed, volume, and character

of motor vehicle traffic using those roads or streets; and

WHEREAS, Section 316.212(5), Florida Statutes, states that golf carts may only

operate on such public roads or streets during the hours between sunrise and sunset, unless

the governmental agency specifically determines that such golf carts may also safely operate

during the hours between sunset and sunrise and the golf carts possess headlights, brake

lights, turn signals and windshields.

WHEREAS, Section 316.212(8)(a), Florida Statutes, allows counties to enact

restrictions and regulations regarding golf cart operations that are more restrictive than those

contained in the state statutes as long as appropriate signs are posted or the residents are

otherwise informed that the regulation of golf cart operation in the designated area will be in

accordance with a stricter local ordinance; and

WHEREAS, Section 316.212(8)(b), Florida Statutes, permits counties to allow golf carts

to be operated on sidewalks provided the county first determines that golf carts, bicycles

and pedestrians may safely share the sidewalk and restricts golf carts to maximum speed of

fifteen (15) miles per hour and sidewalks are at least 8 feet wide; and

WHEREAS, as of the effective date of this Ordinance, Trebilcock Consulting Solutions

has conducted a study to determine whether golf carts may safely travel on or cross roads or

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streets located in the Town of Ave Maria (hereinafter referred to as “TAM” or “Ave Maria”),

Florida, considering the following factors: speed, volume, and the character of motor

vehicle traffic using the relevant roads or streets; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has determined that golf carts may

safely be operated in a limited manner on all public roads and streets in Ave Maria, Florida,

with the exception of Ave Maria Boulevard, Anthem Parkway and Pope John Paul II Boulevard,

outside the town core/ town center area; and that golf carts may safely be operated on

sidewalks with a minimum width of eight (8) feet.

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to provide additional regulations

for the operation of golf carts on designated roads and streets in Ave Maria located in Collier

County, Florida; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners believes that regulations proposed in

this Ordinance promote and enhance the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

COLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA that:

SECTION ONE: THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES OF COLLIER COUNTY, CHAPTER 130, TRAFFIC OPERATIONS, IS AMENDED TO INCLUDE A NEW SECTION 130‐___, TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 130‐___: Use of golf carts upon designated public roads and streets in Ave Maria, Collier County, Florida.

1. The term “golf cart” is defined as stated in Florida Statutes, subsection 320.01, as a

motor vehicle that is designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for

sporting or recreational purposes, and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of

twenty (20) miles per hour.

2. Golf carts may be operated on the roads and streets in Ave Maria, Florida, with the

exception of Ave Maria Boulevard, Anthem Parkway and Pope John Paul II Boulevard,

outside the town core/ town center area. Golf carts may be operated on sidewalks in Ave

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Maria, Florida, provided that sidewalks are at least 8 feet wide. This designation is in

accordance with Florida Statute, Section 316.212.

3. In addition to the requirements of Florida Statute Section 316.212, which are applicable to

the operation of golf carts on the aforementioned designated roads, streets and sidewalks,

the following restrictions shall also apply:

(a) All persons operating golf carts subject to this Ordinance must be a minimum of fifteen

(15) years of age, hold a valid driver’s license or a restricted license issued within the

United States (or equivalent foreign driver’s license), and must be in possession of a

valid identification card showing proof of age at all times while operating a golf cart on

the designated public roads.

(b) The number of occupants in any golf cart operated on the designated streets and roads

shall be restricted to the number of seats on the golf cart. No occupants of a golf cart

shall stand at any time while the golf cart is in motion.

(c) Prior to operation of golf carts under this Ordinance, all golf carts shall be registered

with Ave Maria Stewardship Community District (hereinafter referred to as “AMSCD”

or “District”). With help and cooperation of Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the District

shall develop and distribute appropriate literature advising safe operation of the golf

carts, and organize and conduct periodic inspections.

(d) All golf carts operated under this Ordinance shall be restricted to a maximum attainable

speed of twenty (20) miles per hour. All golf carts operating on sidewalks shall be

restricted to a maximum speed of fifteen (15) miles per hour.

(e) All golf carts operating subject to this Ordinance must be equipped with efficient

brakes, reliable steering, safe tires, a rearview mirror, and reflectorized warning

devices in both the front and rear at all times while operated on the designated

roads and streets in Ave Maria, Florida.

(f) All golf carts may only be operated on the designated roadways and sidewalks during

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the hours between sunrise and sunset, unless the AMSCD has authorized that golf carts

may safely be operated beyond the hours from sunrise to sunset and the golf cart is

equipped with headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and a windshield.

(g) Before golf carts may be operated under this section, the owners thereof must purchase

and maintain liability insurance insuring against personal injury and damage to property

of any nature relative to the operation of golf carts on the designated roadways and

sidewalks.

4. Violations of this section shall constitute a non‐criminal infraction enforceable pursuant

to the provisions of Florida Statutes, Section 316.212(9).

5. The Ave Maria Stewardship Community District shall post signs along the designated

roads, streets and sidewalks where golf cart operation is allowed advising motorists of

the possible presence of golf cart traffic, and alerting the public that the operation of

such golf carts is subject to the various requirements of this Ordinance.

SECTION TWO: INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES.

The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of

Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinance may be

renumbered or re‐lettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to

"section," or any other appropriate word.

SECTION THREE: CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY.

In the event this Ordinance conflicts wi th any other Ordinance of Collier County or

other applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the

Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such

portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding

shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion.

SECTION FOUR: EFFECTIVE DATE.

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This Ordinance shall take effect upon filing with the Florida Department of State.

PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,

Florida this _______ day of _________________________, 2015.

ATTEST BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: By: DEPUTY CLERK CHAIRMAN Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: Scott R. Teach Assistant County Attorney

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GolfCartsTrafficStudy

TheTownofAveMaria

Collier County, FL 10/23/2015

Prepared for: Prepared by:

Ave Maria Stewardship Community Dist. Trebilcock Consulting Solutions, PA

c/o Ave Maria Development, LLLP 1205 Piper Boulevard, Suite 202

2600 Golden Gate Parkway Naples, FL 34110

Naples, FL 34105 Phone: 239‐566‐9551

Phone: 239‐262‐2600 Email: [email protected]

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The Town of Ave Maria – Golf Carts Traffic Study — October 2015

Trebilcock Consulting Solutions, PA P a g e | 2

StatementofCertification

I certify that this Golf Carts Traffic Study has been prepared by me or under my

immediate supervision and that I have experience and training in the field of Traffic and

Transportation Engineering.

Norman J. Trebilcock, AICP, P.E.

FL Registration No. 47116

Trebilcock Consulting Solutions, PA

1205 Piper Boulevard, Suite 202

Naples, FL 34110

Company Cert. of Auth. No. 27796

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TableofContents

Town of Ave Maria – General Description ......................................................................... 4

Golf Cart Transportation – General Considerations .......................................................... 6

State Regulations ............................................................................................................... 7

Vehicular Traffic Analysis ................................................................................................. 10

Recommendations/Conclusions: ..................................................................................... 19

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Ave Maria – SRA Master Plan ..................................................................... 20

Appendix B: Section 316.212, Florida Statutes ............................................................... 22

Appendix C: Collier County – Roadways Functional Classification .................................. 25

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TownofAveMaria–GeneralDescription

The Town of Ave Maria (herein referred to as TAM or as Ave Maria) is a master planned

mixed‐use community located east of Interstate 75 (I‐75), south of Immokalee Road (CR

846), north of Oil Well Road (CR 858), and west of Camp Keais Road, in Eastern Collier

County.

The Ave Maria development consists of approximately 5,027 acres located in Sections

31 through 33 (Township 47 South, Range 29 East) and Sections 4 through 9 and 16

through 18 (Township 48 South, Range 29 East), in Collier County. For a general location

map refer to Fig. 1.

Fig. 1 – Town of Ave Maria – Location Map

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The Town of Ave Maria Stewardship Receiving Area (SRA)

The Town of Ave Maria (TAM) has been planned under an innovative rural planning

strategy created for lands located in eastern Collier County called the Collier County

Rural Lands Stewardship Area or RLSA. The TAM is planned in accordance with the

goals, objectives, and policies contained in Collier County’s Growth Management Plan,

and the development standards contained in the Land Development Code for the RLSA.

The RLSA encourages the retention of agriculture, protection of natural resources, and

diversification of the rural economy by application of an incentive based land use

overlay system. The RLSA promotes the planning and development of new communities

in the rural area to accommodate population growth in a more compact, self‐sufficient,

and sustainable manner than was previously allowed. Under the RLSA Overlay,

Stewardship Credits are generated from the designation of Stewardship Sending Areas

(SSAs), which are areas designated for protection of natural resources and agriculture,

and utilization of those credits to entitle development in Stewardship Receiving Areas

(SRAs) where new communities are permitted and natural resource values are low. The

TAM is the first SRA to be designated under the RLSA program.

The Ave Maria – SRA Master Plan is illustrated in Appendix A.

The Town of Ave Maria Development of Regional Impact (DRI)/Stewardship Receiving

Area (SRA)

The Collier County Board of County Commissioners approved the TAM DRI and SRA on

June 14, 2005, with Development Order #2005‐01 (Resolution #2005‐235) and

Resolution #2005‐234A, respectively. The development was subsequently amended

numerous times and revised accordingly. In 2014 the DRI was repealed with Collier

County Resolution #14‐222, and land uses were updated as well.

The TAM project most recent land use update was approved in October 2014 by Collier

County Resolution #14‐222 for the following: 11,000 residential dwelling units; 690,000

gross square feet of retail/service; 510,000 square feet of office; 400 hotel rooms; 6,000

student university with ancillary uses and 600,000 square feet of light industrial/

warehousing. In addition to the DRI threshold uses described above, the TAM may

include up to 450 units of assisted living facilities, 148,500 square feet of civic,

community and miscellaneous facilities, 35,000 square feet of medical facilities, public

and private schools, churches and other places of worship, uses such as golf courses,

lakes, open spaces and community support facilities, and those uses customarily

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associated with a university such as student and administration housing, recreation and

sports areas, and support facilities.

Ave Maria Stewardship Community District

The Ave Maria Stewardship Community District (AMSCD) was created as the best

alternative as required by Section 189.404(2)e3., Florida Statues and established by law,

pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2004‐461, Laws of Florida.

AMSCD is a limited, single and specialized purpose Local Government whose single and

specialized purpose is to provide infrastructure, including community development

systems, facilities, services, projects, and improvements to the Ave Maria community.

The AMSCD requested, on behalf of the residents, to speak under public petition at the

March 24, 2015 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners asking that Collier

County designate the District roadways for golf cart use.

GolfCartTransportation–GeneralConsiderations

The growing awareness of the need for energy savings for everyday activities have led a

growing number of communities to seek out alternative transportation options for local

and convenience trips. Golf carts offer a readily available technology that can be

adapted for this purpose.

The State of Florida has adopted regulations allowing local governments the option to

permit golf carts on local roads. Nationally, the trend appears to be growing as well

with communities from California to Texas to Indiana having recently permitted golf

carts access to local roads.

Golf cart communities have become commonplace throughout the State of Florida. In

East Florida, the City of Lake Helen (Volusia County) and the City of Flagler Beach

(Flagler County) have approved golf cart use upon city streets designated and approved

pursuant to their Land Development Codes (LDC’s). In Central Florida, The Villages

development on the northern fringe of the Orlando Metropolitan Area has shown how a

community designed with golf cart use in mind can create an opportunity that allows

and encourages residents to use alternative transportation options to dominate the

travel patterns for local and convenience travel.

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Sun City Center is a large senior community located in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area.

Golf carts may be operated on all public streets within the Sun City Center community

subject to certain restrictions.

This golf cart study is prepared for the TAM and includes a vehicular traffic analysis of

the community, safety concern considerations, and volume and character of motor

vehicular traffic. The Ave Maria streets were evaluated for compatibility with golf cart

use, and the demand patterns that emerged from the survey and associated analysis

leading to a potential program area. This information is supplemented with a review of

the State Statutes and a review of local Land Development Code guidelines.

StateRegulations

A motor vehicle is defined in the Section 316.003 and described in Section 320.01,

Florida Statues as an automobile, motorcycle, truck, trailer, semitrailer, truck tractor

and semitrailer combination, or any other vehicle operated on the roads of this State,

used to transport persons or property, and propelled by power other than muscular

power. The term does not include bicycle, motorized scooter, electric personal assistive

mobility device, swamp buggy or moped.

A golf cart is defined in Section 320.01(22), Florida Statues as “a motor vehicle that is

designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational

purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour.”

The operation of golf carts on public roads is guided by Section 316.212, Florida Statues

– Operation of golf carts on certain roadways. A complete copy of Section 316.212,

Florida Statues is provided in Appendix B.

Roadways designation for golf cart use

Pursuant to Section 316.212, Florida Statues, the operation of golf carts upon the public

roads or streets of this state is prohibited except as provided herein:

1. Golf carts may be operated only upon a county road that has been designated by a

county, or a municipal street that has been designated by a municipality, for use of golf

carts, provided the local government first determines that golf carts may safely travel on

or cross the public road considering factors including the speed, volume, and character

of the motor vehicle traffic using the road or street.

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2. Golf carts may cross a portion of the State Highway System which intersects a county

road or municipal street; may cross at midblock, where a golf course is constructed on

both sides of the highway if the Department of Transportation has reviewed and

approved the location and design of the crossing and any traffic control devices needed

for safety purposes.

Pursuant to Section 316.006(3), Florida Statues, Collier County has original jurisdiction

over all streets and highways located within its boundaries, except all state roads and

those streets and highways specified in written agreements with municipalities.

The Ave Maria roadways are privately owned by the AMSCD. These roads are open to

the public and located within the unincorporated part of Collier County. As such,

pursuant to Section 316.212, Florida Statues, Collier County has the authority to

designate these roads for golf cart use.

In addition, pursuant to Section 316.640, Florida Statues, the sheriff’s office of Collier

County has authority to enforce all of the traffic laws of this state on all streets

throughout the county wherever the public has the right to travel by motor vehicle.

Golf Carts Drivers and Driver Qualifications

The State rules set forth some minimum standards for the equipment required on golf

carts, hours of operation and minimum qualifications for golf cart drivers.

Section 316.212(8), Florida Statues allows the local government to impose some more

restrictive guidelines for golf carts and drivers as well as determining the hours of use

and those roads eligible for use.

The State of Florida considers the operation of a motor vehicle a privilege – not a right –

which one must earn by proving that he or she is a good driver. The extension by the

State to the operation of golf carts away from the golf course is likewise a privilege.

State statutes permit drivers as young as age 14 to operate golf carts on public roads.

Otherwise the statute does not have any specific requirements for the drivers.

Based on our coordination with Collier County Transportation Staff and guidelines from

similar Florida communities that allow golf carts on many of their streets, the following

provisions are recommended:

1. The driver shall hold a valid Driver’s License or Lerner’s Permit (aka Restricted

License) issued from the State of Florida, or other valid State license for out of town

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visitors, as applicable. For state of Florida residents, this effectively sets the

minimum age of permitted drivers to be 15. Drivers shall be in possession of their

driver’s license or learner’s permit while operating the golf cart.

2. AMSCD should provide a “Golf Cart Drivers Handbook” for its residents, to cover safe

operation of golf carts within the Ave Maria boundaries under current Florida law.

The driver should be required to review this handbook to ensure community safety

and to promote knowledge of applicable Florida laws regarding the use of golf carts

for travel. This handbook should include information on the areas of the Ave Maria

where carts may be used and areas where they are prohibited. Approved crossing

points for State and County roads should be specially noted.

3. The AMSCD shall require insurance for golf carts to be used on public roads. This

insurance appears to be readily available from current vendors as an addition to

automobile or homeowner’s insurance policies.

Golf Carts Hours of Operation

Pursuant to Section 316.212, Florida Statues, “a golf cart may be operated only during

the hours between sunrise and sunset, unless the responsible government entity has

determined that a golf cart may be operated during the hours between sunset and

sunrise and the golf cart is equipped with headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and a

windshield.”

The AMSCD may choose to specify hours of operation for carts.

Golf Carts Minimum Equipment

Pursuant to Section 316.212, Florida Statues, “a golf cart must be equipped with

efficient brakes, reliable steering apparatus, safe tires, a rearview mirror, and red

reflectorized warning devices in both front and rear.”

Golf Carts – Roadways Speed Limits and Sidewalk Operations

In agreement with Section 316.2126, Florida Statues, golf carts may only be operated on

Ave Maria roadways that have a posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour or less.

Pursuant to Section 316.212(8), Florida Statues, “a local governmental entity may enact

an ordinance relating to golf cart operation on sidewalks adjacent to specific

segments of municipal streets, county roads, or State highways within the

jurisdictional territory of the local governmental entity if the ordinance restricts golf

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carts to a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour and permits such use on sidewalks

adjacent to State highways only if the sidewalks are at least 8 feet wide.”

The minimum requirements considered for the Ave Maria sidewalks/pathways are

evaluated in the following section of this report.

VehicularTrafficAnalysis

The communities where golf carts have become the most successful in filling a role in

local transportation are those communities where golf cart use is encouraged and

supported as an integral part of community life. To the extent that cart usage becomes

integrated into the community fabric, the volume of trips that are met by this type of

vehicle will increase.

Pursuant to Section 316.212(2)(c), Florida Statues, “the department may authorize the

operation of golf carts on such a road if: 1) the road is the only available public road

along which golf carts may travel or cross or the road provides the safest travel route

among alternative routes available; and 2) the speed, volume, and character of motor

vehicular traffic using the road is considered in making such a determination.”

Golf Carts Safety Considerations

Safety is a primary consideration. Golf carts are not designed to withstand collisions,

offer relatively little protection for occupants and are relatively slow moving vehicles.

Mixing golf carts with vehicles on roads where traffic volumes are high and where traffic

is fast moving raises safety concerns if golf carts are allowed into the mix.

The more comfortable people feel using the golf carts, the more likely they are to avail

themselves of the opportunity. The Ave Maria Stewardship Community District (AMSCD)

can fulfill a role in this process in several ways. First, AMSCD shall conduct at least one

annual inspection to verify the carts are in good operating order and have the required

equipment. Second, the AMSCD should use a registration process to educate golf cart

drivers about the safety techniques, driving skill, and driving etiquette. This is

recommended to be done by having cart operators review a “Golf Cart Drivers

Handbook” as part of the registration process. Finally, the AMSCD can exclude specific

roads from eligible operating areas where it believes safety considerations outweigh the

desirability of allowing golf cart use and provide alternate pathways with appropriate

signage.

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Ave Maria – Transportation Network

The TAM is a mixed‐use community, planned using the principals of walkability and

self‐sufficiency. The TAM consists of residential neighborhoods connected by a network

of low speed streets and sidewalks, a mixed‐use town center, where residents and

students will be provided essential goods and services, civic gathering places,

entertainment, dining, employment, and housing. The Community Facility District

accommodates civic, institutional, governmental, and essential services necessary to

support Ave Maria residents. The wetland preserves, parks, and lakes establish the

open space and recreational framework of the Town. The Ave Maria University (AMU)

Campus accommodates a full range of educational, administrative, housing,

recreational, and support facilities to support university activities.

The TAM has direct access to Oil Well Road (CR‐858) and to Camp Keais Road.

The transportation network provides the pedestrian, motorists or bicyclists with

multiple route choices in traveling to a specific destination. This promotes a higher level

of mobility for all residents.

The roadway layout for Ave Maria is designed to encourage commercial vehicle traffic

through the commercial areas only. Care was taken in locating neighborhood

commercial uses in appropriate areas to minimize disruptions to the residential

neighborhoods.

Elements have been designed into the Ave Maria internal roadway system to avoid the

potential need for extensive traffic controls. The interconnected street system

promotes better circulation and improves intersection levels of service, thus reducing

the potential need for signalization.

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The Ave Maria transportation network promotes pedestrian and bicycle modes of

transportation. The design concept provides tight, interconnected streets in an effort to

encourage slow speeds and good vehicular circulation. This also promotes pedestrian

and bicycle modes of transportation. In particular, the design:

Eliminates substantial speed differentials among the streets. The main entrance

road design is such that motorist will be slowed from the main entrance at Oil

Well Road, back to the point of entry into the university and town. This is

accomplished by introducing curves to the entrance road while also lowering the

posted speed limit. Additional traffic calming elements may be introduced to

further aid in encouraging lower vehicle speed on the various segments of the

main entrance road.

Limits vehicle speeds by the use of such elements as narrow streets, on‐street

parking, and interconnected blocks. The majority of the town residential, town

center, town core, and campus streets have the same posted speed limit.

Provides an interconnected roadway system and pedestrian network. This calls

for many intersections. This type of design provides for better circulation, slower

speeds and encourages more use of the pedestrian and bicycle modes of

transportation.

Limits the number of turn lanes. In a compact urban design, slower speeds are

encouraged in an effort to further promote pedestrian traffic, the intersection

right‐of‐way lines are not required to be radial at intersections and may be

angular.

Traditional subdivision design incorporates the interconnected pedestrian

networks to provide numerous route choices for pedestrians.

The potential Ave Maria Conceptual Pedestrian Network Map, Fig. 2, shows the many

route choices for pedestrians. Please note that this is a conceptual plan and specific

improvements are constructed based on permit approvals.

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Fig. 2 – Town of Ave Maria – Conceptual Pedestrian Network Map

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Roadways Functional Classification

Functional classification is the process by which streets and highways are grouped into

classes, or systems, according to the character of service they are intended to provide

(FDOT Urban Boundary and Functional Classification Handbook, Chapter 2 – Acronyms

and Definitions). The functional classification of the Collier County roadway network is

illustrated in the Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization – FDOT District One,

Map – Federal Functional Classification/Urban Boundaries – Collier County, as illustrated

in Appendix C: Collier County – Roadways Functional Classification.

Although the Ave Maria roadways are private, this report designates Ave Maria

Boulevard, John Paul II Boulevard, and Anthem Parkway functional classification as

minor collectors. (Similar classification to Camp Keais Road as depicted in Appendix C.)

All other roadways are considered local roadways for the purposes of this report.

Consistent with Collier County roadway classification, a collector road is a roadway

providing access and traffic circulation service to a residential, commercial and industrial

area and secondarily provides for local through traffic. A local road or street is a route

providing service which is of relatively low traffic volume, serving short trip length, or

minimal through‐traffic movements, and a high degree of access for abutting properties.

Ave Maria – Volume Traffic Counts – Vehicle Speed Investigation

As illustrated in the Collier County PUD Master List, updated 10‐01‐2015, the Town of

Ave Maria (TAM) is currently partially developed. As such, the overall TAM traffic

volume is projected to increase as project develops.

A vehicle count – speed data collection was conducted at 12 locations throughout Ave

Maria, between June 8, 2015 and June 22, 2015. The traffic monitoring location is

depicted in Fig. 3. The posted speed limits for Ave Maria roadways are depicted in Fig 4,

and the traffic monitoring summary is illustrated in Fig 5.

According to the FDOT Speed Zone Manual, a speed limit should not typically differ from

the 85th percentile speed or upper limit of the 10‐mph pace by more than 3 mph, and it

shall not be less than 8 mph.

Based on our traffic monitoring results, the local residential streets exhibit lower 85th

percentile speeds and low daily traffic volume, while the two minor collectors illustrate

higher traffic volumes and 85th percentile speeds in the 40‐45mph range.

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Fig. 3 – Traffic Counting Locations

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Fig. 4 – Posted Speed Limit Map

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Fig. 5 – Traffic Monitoring Summary

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Based on the traffic monitoring analysis, we recommend that golf carts be allowed to

share the Ave Maria streets with the exception of segments of roadway collectors: Ave

Maria Boulevard, Anthem Parkway and Pope John II Boulevard (as illustrated in Fig. 6).

On the street segments where golf carts are not allowed on the roadway, they shall be

permitted on joint use pathways that are a minimum of 8 feet wide. On the other Ave

Maria streets, the golf carts shall be permitted to operate on the streets and not be

permitted to operate on sidewalks that are typically 5‐6 feet wide.

Fig. 6 – Recommended Roadways Not To Be Approved For Golf Carts

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Recommendations/Conclusions:

Based on the review of the safety characteristics of the key roadways including speed,

volume, and the character of motor vehicle traffic using the Ave Maria roadways, a

network of roadways and pathways is proposed toward golf cart use designation within

the community.

Our recommendation is to allow the operation of golf carts on all of the community

local streets and within the town core/town center areas of roadway collectors: Ave

Maria Boulevard and Pope John II Boulevard. We recommend that golf carts may not be

operated on the other portions of the collector roadways (as reflected in Fig. 6 – Ave

Maria Boulevard, Anthem Parkway and Pope John II Boulevard), and be permitted on

shared use pathways in these areas. Golf carts would not be permitted to operate on

the sidewalks on the local streets where the sidewalks are 5‐6 feet wide, or on the

sidewalks within the town core/town center areas. A more detailed plan with

applicable signage is recommended and will be

submitted for review and approval by Collier

County Staff. Golf carts would not be permitted to

operate on external county roadways of Camp

Keais Road, or Oil Well Road (See Figure 7).

The suggested usage area is offered in concert

with recommendations on the minimum

equipment for individual golf carts, qualifications

of drivers and initial hours of operation to achieve

maximum system safety. A community handbook

will be created by AMSCD to provide more specific

direction to those intending to use golf carts.

Figure 7 Example of a simple cart restriction sign from Flagler Beach, FL, where Golf Carts are permitted on City local streets (20th St depicted), but not on A1A (FDOT Main Roadway).

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AppendixA:AveMaria–SRAMasterPlan(1 Sheet)

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AppendixB:Section316.212,FloridaStatutes(2 Sheets)

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AppendixC:CollierCounty–RoadwaysFunctionalClassification

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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY DISTRICT ADOPTING AN AMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 BUDGET

ADMINISTRATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AND DEBT. WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the Ave Maria Stewardship Community District (hereinafter called District) is empowered to impose special assessments upon the properties within the District; and, WHEREAS, the District Manager has prepared an Amended Budget for fiscal year 2014/2015 for the administration, operation and maintenance and debt of the District. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY DISTRICT THAT:

Section 1. The Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2014/2015 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby approved and adopted.

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 3rd day of November, 2015.

ATTEST: AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY DISTRICT By: By: Secretary/Assistant Secretary Chairman/Vice Chairman

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Ave Maria StewardshipCommunity District

Amended Final Budget ForFiscal Year 2014/2015

October 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015

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CONTENTS

I AMENDED FINAL OPERATING FUND BUDGET

II AMENDED FINAL DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET

III AMENDED FINAL MAINTENANCE BUDGET

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AMENDED FINAL BUDGETAVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY DISTRICT

OPERATING FUNDFISCAL YEAR 2014/2015


FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR YEAR TO DATE

2014/2015 2014/2015 ACTUALS Difference between

REVENUES ANNUAL BUDGET AMENDED FINAL BUDGET 10/1/2014 - 9/29/2015 Actuals and Budget

O & M ASSESSMENTS 483,437 483,662 483,662 225

DEBT ASSESSMENTS 974,704 974,989 974,989 285

DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTION FOR O & M 1,186,275 1,041,168 1,041,168 (145,108)

DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTION FOR DEBT 3,058,526 3,035,855 3,035,855 (22,671)

OTHER REVENUES 0 4,135 4,135 4,135

BOND PREPAYMENTS 0 0 0 -

BOND PREPAYMENTS SENT TO TRUSTEE 0 0 0 -

TOTAL REVENUES 5,702,942$ 5,539,808$ 5,539,808$ (163,134)

EXPENDITURES

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES

PAYROLL TAX EXPENSE 612 500 474 138

SUPERVISORS FEES 8,000 7,000 6,200 1,800

ENGINEERING 20,000 75,000 70,458 (50,458)

MANAGEMENT 70,216 55,000 55,000 15,216

SECRETARIAL 4,500 2,000 2,000 2,500

LEGAL 20,000 50,000 45,444 (25,444)

ASSESSMENT ROLL 15,000 15,000 15,000 -

AUDIT FEES 8,200 7,900 7,900 300

ARBITRAGE REBATE FEE 1,500 1,300 1,300 200

TRAVEL & LODGING 1,550 2,000 1,808 (258)

INSURANCE 11,282 10,453 10,453 829

LEGAL ADVERTISING 1,500 4,000 3,481 (1,981)

MISCELLANEOUS 1,455 2,000 1,043 412

POSTAGE 1,750 1,500 1,469 281

OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,000 4,000 3,443 (1,443)

DUES, LICENSE, & SUBSCRIPTIONS 500 175 175 325

MISCELLANEOUS FILINGS, NOTICES, ETC. 1,000 100 0 1,000

WEBSITE HOSTING FEES 1,000 2,500 2,500 (1,500)

TRUSTEE FEES 13,000 12,000 11,525 1,475

CONTINUING DISCLOSURE FEE 5,000 5,000 5,000 -

METHODOLOGY REPORT 0 0 0 -

TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 188,065$ 257,428$ 244,672$ (56,607)

MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES

MAINTENANCE 1,445,389 1,406,600 1,302,111 143,278

MAINTENANCE/INSPECTIONS/ADMIN 0 7,000 5,224

TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES 1,445,389$ 1,413,600$ 1,307,335$ 138,054

TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,633,454$ 1,671,028$ 1,552,008$ 81,446

EXCESS OR (SHORTFALL) 4,069,488$ 3,868,780$ 3,987,801$ 81,687

BOND PAYMENTS (3,960,127)$ (3,959,342)$ (3,959,342)$ 785

BALANCE 109,361$ (90,562)$ 28,459$ 80,902

COUNTY APPRAISER & TAX COLLECTOR FEE (51,035) (39,120) (39,120) 11,915

DISCOUNTS FOR EARLY PAYMENTS (58,326) (48,848) (48,848) 9,478

NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL) -$ (178,529)$ (59,509)$

FUND BALANCE (less Reserve) AS OF 9/30/14 191,758$ YTD FY 2014/2015 ACTIVITY (59,509)$ FUND BALANCE AS OF 9/29/15 132,249$

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AMENDED FINAL BUDGETAVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

DEBT SERVICE FUNDFISCAL YEAR 2014/2015



2014/2015 2014/2015 ACTUALS

REVENUES ANNUAL BUDGET AMENDED FINAL BUDGET 10/1/2014 - 9/29/2015

Interest Income (06) 0 21,470 21,470

Interest Income (12) 0 27,526 27,526

Debt Assessment Collections 3,960,127 3,959,342 3,959,342

Capatalized Interest (15) 0 20,690 20,690

Total Revenues 3,960,127$ 4,029,028$ 4,029,028$

EXPENDITURES

Principal Payments (06) 515,000 530,000 530,000

Interest Payments (06) 1,195,534 1,208,347 1,208,347

Principal Payments (12) 355,000 355,000 355,000

Interest Payments (12) 1,894,593 1,906,485 1,906,485

Principal Payments (15) 0 0 0

Interest Payments (15) 0 20,690 20,690

Total Expenditures 3,960,127$ 4,020,522$ 4,020,522$

Excess/ (Shortfall) 0$ 8,507$ 8,507$

Net Excess/ (Shortfall) 0$ 8,507$ 8,507$

Series 2006 Bonds Information

Original Par Amount = $26,245,000 Annual Principal Payments Due:

Interest Rate = 5.125% May 1st

Issue Date = December 2006 Annual Interest Payments Due:

Maturity Date = May 2038 May 1st & November 1st

Series 2012 Refunding Bonds Information


Interest Rate = 6.70% May 1st

Issue Date = June 2012 Annual Interest Payments Due:


Series 2015 Bonds Information


Interest Rate = 5.000% - 5.375% May 1st

Issue Date = February 2015 Annual Interest Payments Due:


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AMENDED FINAL BUDGETAVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY DISTRICT

MAINTENANCEFISCAL YEAR 2014/2015


FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR YEAR TO DATE 2014/2015 2014/2015 ACTUALS Difference between

ANNUAL BUDGET AMENDED FINAL BUDGET 10/1/2014 - 9/29/2015 Actuals and Budget

MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES

ELECTRIC (STREETLIGHTS, LANDSCAPE) 90,000 80,000 77,851 12,149 STREET SWEEPING 5,000 500 0 5,000 STRIPING & TRAFFIC MARKINGS 35,000 500 0 35,000 STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE 30,000 60,000 58,208 (28,208) SIDEWALK / CURB REPAIRS 9,000 25,000 21,531 (12,531) HIGH TECH CROSSWALKS 0 55,000 52,605 (52,605) LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE (ROADWAY, ENTRIES): - MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS 500,000 465,000 449,334 50,666 TREE TRIMMING 29,000 500 0 29,000 STORM CLEANUP 41,000 10,000 6,741 34,259 PLANT REPLACEMENT 40,000 30,000 24,786 15,214 MULCH & MISCELLANEOUS 60,000 70,000 65,301 (5,301) MISC. UTILITIES 5,000 500 0 5,000 ELECTRICITY 0 0 0 - IRRIGATION WATER 80,000 75,000 70,682 9,318 IRRIGATION REPAIR 20,000 37,000 33,403 (13,403) ENTRY FEATURE WATER 0 3,500 2,738 (2,738) FOUNTAIN MAINTENANCE 10,000 60,000 56,833 (46,833) PEST CONTROL 4,000 1,000 370 3,630 EQUIPMENT REPAIR 1,000 1,000 627 373 SIGNAGE REPAIR 8,000 5,000 3,617 4,383 WATER MANAGEMENT & DRAIN 3,000 4,000 3,341 (341) STORM DRAIN CLEANING 5,000 500 0 5,000 DRAINAGE / LAKE MAINTENANCE/ LITTORALS 50,000 70,000 65,024 (15,024) AERATORS 6,500 500 0 6,500 AQUATIC REPLACEMENTS 5,000 500 0 5,000 PRESERVE MAINTENANCE 104,000 32,000 28,927 75,073 TAXES & LICENSES 0 1,500 1,000 (1,000) INSURANCE 0 0 0 - SMALL TOOLS 3,000 500 0 3,000 MISCELLANEOUS MAINT. 0 500 317 (317) MISC. REPAIRS 10,000 7,000 4,969 5,031 VEHICLE LEASE / FUEL / REPAIRS (MAINT TECH) 5,000 10,000 9,086 (4,086) MOSQUITO CONTROL 80,000 105,000 98,325 (18,325) FISH STOCKING 5,000 500 0 5,000 TEMP FIRE FACILITY OPERATING COSTS 65,000 62,000 57,172 7,828 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLIES 500 100 0 500 OFFICE LEASE 0 0 0 - OFFICE UTILITIES 0 0 0 - MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS 65,000 70,000 68,883 (3,883) BASE MANAGEMENT FEE 16,667 16,500 16,177 490 ADMIN PAYROLL 19,722 25,000 24,264 (4,542)

TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES 1,410,389$ 1,385,600$ 1,302,111$ 108,278

RESERVE FUND 20,000 20,000 0 20,000 CONTINGENCY FUND 15,000 1,000 0 15,000

TOTAL 1,445,389$ 1,406,600$ 1,302,111$ 143,278

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F:\ACTIVE DISTRICTS (A thru L)\CDD Ave Maria Stewardship\AMS Record of Proceedings\AMS Resolutions\AMS Resolutions - 2015\AMS Res 2015-10 Adopting a Final Budget Revision FY2014-2015 Master Irrigation Utility.doc

RESOLUTION NO. 2015-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY DISTRICT ADOPTING AN AMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 BUDGET FOR THE MASTER IRRIGATION UTILITY SYSTEM

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the Ave Maria Stewardship Community District (hereinafter called District) is empowered to impose special assessments upon the properties within the District; and, WHEREAS, the District Manager has prepared an Amended Budget for fiscal year 2014/2015 for the master irrigation utility system. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY DISTRICT THAT:

Section 1. The Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2014/2015 for the District’s master irrigation utility is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby approved and adopted. 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 3rd day of November, 2015.

ATTEST: AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY DISTRICT By: By: Secretary/Assistant Secretary Chairman/Vice Chairman

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Ave Maria Utility Company

Amended AMUC Final Budget ForFiscal Year 2014/2015


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AMENDED FINAL BUDGETAVE MARIA UTILITY COMPANY

FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015October 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015


2014/2015 2014/2015 ACTUALS

REVENUES ANNUAL BUDGET AMENDED FINAL BUDGET 10/1/2014 - 9/29/2015

AMUC Income 270,000 393,116 393,116

Developer Contribution 130,000 65,000 65,000

Total Revenues 400,000$ 458,116$ 458,116$

EXPENDITURES

OMI Operating Fee 252,000 290,000 281,245

AMUC Bulk Water Charge 148,000 168,000 163,728

Miscelaneous Fees 0 0 0

Total Expenditures 400,000$ 458,000$ 444,973$

Excess/ (Shortfall) -$ 116$ 13,143$

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OPTION 1

RESOLUTION 2015-11

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY DISTRICT ADOPTING A POLICY GOVERNING USE OF DISTRICT LAKES AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Ave Maria Stewardship Community District (“District”) is a local unit of special purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 2004-461, Laws of Florida, being situated in Collier County, Florida; and

WHEREAS, Chapter 2004-461, Laws of Florida, authorizes the District to adopt resolutions as may be necessary for the conduct of district business; and

WHEREAS, the District desires to implement a policy governing public use of District Lakes; and

WHEREAS, the District Lakes are portions of the stormwater management infrastructure improvements which are part of the Master Capital Improvement Program for the District as outlined in the May 2, 2006 Engineer’s Report; and

WHEREAS, the District Lakes were designed to meet the permit criteria of the South Florida Water Management District and Collier County Development Services; and

WHEREAS, the District’s Board of Supervisors (“Board”) finds that it is in the best interests of the District to adopt by resolution a Use of District Lakes and Stormwater Management Facilities Policy (the “Lake Use Policy”) for immediate use and application.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY DISTRICT:

SECTION 1. The District Lakes were constructed for the sole purpose of being a drainage and stormwater management utility and there is no expectation of public access to the utility.

SECTION 2. The following policies govern the use of the District Lakes:

a. Wading and swimming in District Lakes and other District stormwater management facilities is prohibited.

b. Watercraft of any kind is prohibited in District Lakes or other District stormwater management facilities.

c. The District Lakes and other stormwater management facilities primarily function as retention ponds to facilitate the District’s system for treatment and attenuation of stormwater run-off and overflow. As a result,

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contaminants may be present in the water and fishing is only permitted on a “CATCH AND RELEASE” basis. Anyone fishing in the lakes or other stormwater management facilities shall only access the lakes through proper access points. Any fish caught in any lake or stormwater facility shall be immediately released back in to the District Lake or stormwater management facility from which it was caught.

d. All users of lakes and other stormwater management facilities shall not engage in any conduct or omission that violates any ordinance, resolution, law, permit requirement, or regulation of any governmental entity relating to the District Lakes and other stormwater management facilities.

SECTION 3. If any provision of this resolution is held to be illegal or invalid, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 4. This resolution shall become effective upon its passage and shall remain in effect unless rescinded or repealed.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 2015.

ATTEST: AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY

DISTRICT _____________________________ ____________________________________ ASSISTANT SECRETARY CHAIRMAN

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OPTION 2

RESOLUTION 2015-11

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY DISTRICT ADOPTING A POLICY GOVERNING USE OF DISTRICT LAKES AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Ave Maria Stewardship Community District (“District”) is a local unit of special purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 2004-461, Laws of Florida, being situated in Collier County, Florida; and

WHEREAS, Chapter 2004-461, Laws of Florida, authorizes the District to adopt resolutions as may be necessary for the conduct of district business; and

WHEREAS, the District desires to implement a policy governing public use of District Lakes; and

WHEREAS, the District Lakes are portions of the stormwater management infrastructure improvements which are part of the Master Capital Improvement Program for the District as outlined in the May 2, 2006 Engineer’s Report; and

WHEREAS, the District Lakes were designed to meet the permit criteria of the South Florida Water Management District and Collier County Development Services; and

WHEREAS, the District’s Board of Supervisors (“Board”) finds that it is in the best interests of the District to adopt by resolution a Use of District Lakes and Stormwater Management Facilities Policy (the “Lake Use Policy”) for immediate use and application.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY DISTRICT:

SECTION 1. The District Lakes were constructed for the sole purpose of being a drainage and stormwater management utility and there is no expectation of public access to the utility.

SECTION 2. The following policies govern the use of the District Lakes:

a. Wading and swimming in District Lakes and other District stormwater management facilities is prohibited.

b. Watercraft of any kind is prohibited in District Lakes or other District stormwater management facilities.

c. Fishing in District Lakes and other District stormwater management facilities is prohibited.

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d. All users of lakes and other stormwater management facilities shall not engage in any conduct or omission that violates any ordinance, resolution, law, permit requirement, or regulation of any governmental entity relating to the District Lakes and other stormwater management facilities.

SECTION 3. If any provision of this resolution is held to be illegal or invalid, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 4. This resolution shall become effective upon its passage and shall remain in effect unless rescinded or repealed.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 2015.

ATTEST: AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY

DISTRICT _____________________________ ____________________________________ ASSISTANT SECRETARY CHAIRMAN

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BRIDGE (BY OTHERS)

UNDERGRADUATE

HOUSING

EX. DONAHUE STREET

CENTRAL PLANT

LAKE #7

(DE, LME, AE)

(*EXCAVATED AS PART OF

THE AVE MARIA SDP#1)

R15'

AMU SDP BOUNDARY

(AVE MARIA SDP#2)

TRACT "U"

UNPLATTED LAND

OWNED BY AMU

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AVE MARIA

UNIVERSITY

MAPLE RIDGE

EX. AVILA AVE

EX. DOLAN ST

EX. DONAHUE ST

EX. CLANCY AVE

2600 Golden Gate Parkway

Naples, Florida 34105

Phone: 239.403.6700 Fax: 239.261.1797

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.pen-eng.com

Florida Certificate of Authorization #28275

of

PENINSULA

ENGINEERING

AVE MARIA

UNIVERSITY

PROPOSED

PEDESTRIAN

BRIDGE AND

PRAYER GARDEN

5 48S 29E

JOHN ENGLISH, P.E.

ALEJANDRO AVILA

AUGUST 2015

1" = 30'

N.T.S.

P-AMD-001-001

P-AMD-001-001-X30

C-101

01 01

00 7.5' 15' 30' 60'

90'

REVISIONS:

No: Revision: Date:

PROJECT

LOCATION

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OWNER/CLIENT/CONSULTANT:

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