Craig Wrathell

The board meeting focused on the ongoing retaining wall restoration and related litigation strategy involving Lennar. Key topics included the project phases, engineering estimates, settlement offers, and the financing strategy utilizing bridge loans and future bond issuance. The board also reviewed the status of lake bank erosion repairs, fuel station site updates, and unaudited financial statements. Furthermore, the members discussed the preparation of an official public statement regarding the retention wall project and addressed various community safety and maintenance concerns raised by residents.

The Board conducted a bid protest hearing regarding the Phase 1 Lake Bank Remediation project contract award. Representatives from B&Z Construction presented arguments detailing their protest against the initial selection of Kelly Brothers, citing issues with bid evaluation processes and company advantages. The Board reviewed the documentation, questioned the B&Z representatives, and discussed the legal standards for bid protests. Following the presentation and discussion, the Board moved to ratify the original contract award to Kelly Brothers and formally rejected the protest filed by B&Z Construction.

The agenda for the upcoming Regular Meeting includes several key items. Updates will be provided on the Lake Bank Erosion Repair Project, Retaining Wall Restoration, and the Fuel Station Site. The Board will consider the renewal of the Annual Services Renewal Agreement with SOLitude Lake Management, LLC for aquatics and wetlands services. The meeting also includes the acceptance of Unaudited Financial Statements as of January 31, 2026, and reports from the District Counsel, Engineer, and Manager. A discussion and consideration regarding an Official WildBlue CDD Public Statement Concerning the Retention Wall Project is also scheduled.

The agenda for the Special Meeting included call to order, public comments, and recessed sessions for attorney-client meetings. Key substantive items included consideration of matters related to two pending litigation cases: Terry Kurth, derivatively on behalf of WildBlue Master Property Owners Association, Inc. v. Lennar Homes, LLC, et al., and WILDBLUE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, Plaintiff, v. FL WILDBLUE, LLC, and 38769 TAMPA FL, LLC, Defendants. Other agenda items included updates on the Lake Bank Erosion Repair Project (including a Downspout Diagram) and Retaining Wall Restoration (including a Schedule), as well as staff reports from the District Counsel, Engineer, and Manager. The Manager's report included informational materials on Performance Measures/Standards & Annual Reporting Form and a schedule of upcoming meetings.

The Regular Meeting commenced with public comments primarily focused on the ongoing wall project, including requests for documentation regarding project phases and litigation strategy. Legal counsel confirmed no settlement was reached in mediation. Discussions covered dock removal logistics, utility safety during construction, and the funding sources for anticipated legal expenses from the ongoing litigation against Lennar Homes, LLC, et al. The Board added an agenda item to address a bid protest filed by B&Z Construction regarding the Lake Bank and Wall Remediation Project RFP, ultimately rejecting the protest and scheduling a follow-up informal proceeding. Additionally, the Board ratified the Fiscal Year 2025 Goals and Objectives Annual Reporting and approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Performance Measures and Standards. Unaudited Financial Statements as of November 30, 2025, were accepted. Minutes from prior meetings in November and December 2025 were approved with amendments.