Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District

The committee reviewed and approved audit-related documents including the Audit RFP Notice, Instructions to Proposers, and the Evaluation Criteria incorporating price. The meeting concluded with the scheduling of a future session to evaluate proposals received in response to the RFP.

The Board of Supervisors meeting agenda includes a funding agreement with Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park, LLC, along with several engineer reports involving proposals for the SR 64 and Bourneside Boulevard Roundabout and environmental consulting services. Various change orders for utility and road projects were presented, including modifications to the LWR Southeast Off-site utilities, Taylor Lake Berm Rip Rap, and Bourneside Boulevard infrastructure. Business matters include the approval of budgets for the upcoming fiscal year, setting public hearings for rule adoption, and consideration of financing matters for the Stillwater and Reserve projects. Additionally, the Board will review contract recommendations, financial draw requests, and hear reports from district staff including the attorney and engineer regarding further infrastructure design and construction services.

The agenda focuses on administrative, business, and financial matters. Key items include a funding agreement for the Reserve Project, review of an engineer's report involving roundabout projects and environmental consulting, and several change orders for utility and infrastructure developments. The board will consider resolutions for proposed fiscal year budgets, setting public hearings for budget adoption and rules of procedure, and various financing matters for the Stillwater and Reserve projects. Additionally, the meeting will address contract awards, draw requests, and various staff reports covering attorney, district manager, and engineer updates on ongoing construction and design services.

The Board of Supervisors discussed and approved resolutions related to landowners' elections and general elections. Several financing matters were addressed, including the approval of special assessment reports and bond issuance for the Stillwater and Reserve projects. The Board also reviewed and authorized various construction and infrastructure projects, approved change orders for road and utility improvements, and authorized a transfer agreement with Manatee County. Additionally, the Board approved a contract for the Bourneside Phase II project and the award of a PD&E study for Fruitville Road improvements, along with several financial draw requests for ongoing projects.

The agenda includes considerations for designating a landowners' election and requesting the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections conduct a general election. Financing matters are addressed regarding the Saddlestone, Reserve, and Stillwater projects, including the levying of special assessments and the ratification of bond sales. The board will consider a transfer agreement with Manatee County, contract awards for the Bourneside Phase III project, and a final recommendation for the Fruitville Road improvements study. Additionally, the agenda covers various infrastructure change orders, the submission of financial reports, and status updates from the district attorney, manager, and engineer.