NOTICE OF RULEMAKING OF WATERLEAF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
A public hearing will be conducted by the Board of Supervisors of Waterleaf Community Development District (“District”) on November 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, Room 211, 1906 Bloomingdale Avenue, Valrico, Florida 33596.
In accordance with Chapters 120 and 190, Florida Statutes, the District hereby gives the public notice of its intent to: (1) adopt its proposed Amended and Restated Rules of Procedure, Rule No. 1; (2) establish amended and restated rates, fees, and charges imposed on residents and non-residents utilizing the District’s Amenities (collectively, the “Amenity Rates”), Rule No. 1; (3) adopt rules establishing consequences for those who violate the District’s Amenities Rules (the “Disciplinary Rule”), Rule No. 1; and (4) establish rates, fees, and charges imposed on residents and non-residents utilizing the District’s gate access system (the “Gate Access Rates”), Rule No. 1. Prior notice of rule development was published in the Tampa Bay Times on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
The purpose and effect of the proposed Amended and Restated Rules of Procedure is to provide for efficient and effective District operations and to ensure compliance with recent changes to Florida law. The Amended and Restated Rules of Procedure may address topics such as the Board of Supervisors, officers and voting, district offices, public information and inspection of records, policies, public meetings, hearings and workshops, rulemaking proceedings and competitive purchase including procedure under the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act, procedure regarding auditor selection, purchase of insurance, pre-qualification, construction contracts, goods, supplies and materials, maintenance services, contractual services and protests with respect to proceedings, as well as any other area of the general operation of the District.
Specific legal authority for the adoption of the proposed Amended and Restated Rules of Procedure includes Sections 190.011(5), 190.011(15) and 190.035, Florida Statutes. The specific laws implemented in the Amended and Restated Rules of Procedure include, but are not limited to, Sections 112.08, 112.3143, 112.31446, 112.3145, 119.07, 119.0701, 120.54, 189.053, 189.069(2)(a)(15), 190.006, 190.007, 190.008, 190.011(3), 190.011(5), 190.011(15), 190.033, 190.035, 218.33, 218.391, 255.05, 255.0518, 255.0992, 255.0525, 255.20, 286.0105, 286.011, 286.0113, 286.0114, 287.017, 287.055, and 287.084, Florida Statutes.
The purpose and effect of the Amenity Rates, Disciplinary Rule and Gate Access Rates is to provide for efficient and effective District operations of the District’s Amenities and other properties by setting policies and fees relevant to implementation of the provisions of Section 190.035, Florida Statutes. Specific legal authority for the District to adopt the proposed Amenity Rates include Chapters 120 and 190, Florida Statutes, as amended, and specific laws implemented include, but are not limited to, Sections 190.035(2), 190.011(5), 190.012(3), 190.035, 190.041, 120.54, 120.69 and 120.81, Florida Statutes, as amended. The proposed Amenity Rates include:

TYPE/RATE/DEPOSIT
Annual Non-Resident User Fee $1,000.00 - $5,000.00 N/A
Replacement Access Card $25.00 - $35.00 N/A
Additional Access Card $10.00 - $20.00 N/A
Returned Check/Insufficient Funds Fee $50.00 - $75.00 N/A
Multi-Purpose Field Rental $25.00 $100.00
Covered Picnic at the Pool
or Playground Rental $25.00 $300.00
*Any electronic payments remitted to the District may require payment of additional associated processing fees.

The proposed Gate Access Rates include:

TYPE/RATE
Additional Gate Access Device $10.00 - $20.00
Replacement Gate Access Device $25.00 - $35.00

The proposed Disciplinary Rules and rates, fees and charges associated therewith may be adjusted at the public hearing pursuant to discussion by the Board of Supervisors and public comment. The proposed Disciplinary Rules address use of access cards, provide for the suspension and termination of amenity access, provide for an administrative reimbursement of up to One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), provide for property damage reimbursement, provide authority for certain District staff to remove persons from the amenities, provide for hearings and appeal, and provide for other legal remedies. Specific legal authority for the rule includes Sections 190.035 (2), 190.011 (5) and 120.54, Florida Statutes.
A copy of the proposed Amended and Restated Rules of Procedure and any material proposed to be incorporated by reference may be obtained by contacting Rich McGrath, District Manager at Governmental Management Services – Tampa, LLC, 4530 Eagle Falls Place, Tampa, Florida 33619 (rmcgrath@gms-tampa.com); Phone: (813) 344-4844.
Any person who wishes to provide the District with a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative as provided by Section 120.541(1), Florida Statutes, must do so in writing within twenty one (21) days after publication of this notice to the District Manager’s Office.
This public hearing may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the hearing without additional notice. If anyone chooses to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at a public hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and should accordingly ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. At the hearing, staff or Supervisors may participate in the public hearing by speaker telephone.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 or 1 800-955-8770 for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office.

District Manager
Waterleaf Community Development District
October 19, 2025 59971