West Port Community Development District

The Board conducted Public Hearings and a Regular Meeting. Key discussions involved responding to resident questions regarding property taxes, CDD assessments, streetlight leasing versus purchasing, and the timeline for transitioning from Developer-controlled to resident-controlled Board elections, scheduled for November 2026. Significant time was spent on the issue of faulty streetlights, where staff reported efforts to resolve the matter with the insurance carrier (Egis) and the light owner (RET), including the possibility of filing litigation against RET if they fail to remove the faulty lights. The Board approved a Team Fishel proposal not to exceed $60,000 for the removal of solar poles and fixtures. The Board adopted Resolution 2025-05 to elect and remove District Officers, adopted Resolution 2025-09 to approve the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget (amended to remove $10,000 for holiday lighting), and adopted Resolution 2025-10 imposing Special Assessments for the same fiscal year. Additionally, the Board ratified a Sworn Statement in Proof of Loss for an insurance claim related to hurricane damage, accepted the Unaudited Financial Statements as of June 30, 2025, and authorized District Counsel to file litigation against RET.

The agenda for the Board of Supervisors meeting included several key items: the administration of the Oath of Office to a Supervisor, including required ethics and financial disclosures. Two public hearings were scheduled: one concerning the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget (Resolution 2023-10) and another regarding the imposition of Maintenance and Operation Assessments for the same fiscal year (Resolution 2023-11). The Board planned to consider resolutions designating regular meeting dates for FY 2023/2024 (Resolution 2023-12) and resolutions to schedule public hearings for adopting rules regarding District Property/Trespass (Resolution 2023-13) and Parking Rules (Resolution 2023-14). Other business involved ratification of invoices and consideration of landscape services agreements. The Board also planned to accept the unaudited financial statements as of June 30, 2023, and review reports from District Counsel, Engineer, Field Operations, and Manager.

The meeting included two public hearings and a regular session. The first public hearing addressed the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget, including consideration of Resolution 2022-11 regarding annual appropriations. The second public hearing concerned the imposition of Maintenance and Operation Assessments to fund the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget, potentially leading to the adoption of Resolution 2022-12. Key regular agenda items included consideration of a Boundary Amendment Funding Agreement, Resolution 2022-13 directing staff to request an amendment to the District's boundaries, and the presentation and consideration of the Audited Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2021 (Resolution 2022-14). The Board also addressed several ratification items, including amendments to service agreements and the ratification of utility and roadway improvements, as well as reviewing deeds and accepting unaudited financial statements as of July 31, 2022.

The West Port Community Development District held a meeting to discuss several key issues. The meeting included discussions regarding the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget, including adjustments and comparisons to the previous fiscal year. There were clarifications on the responsibilities of the CDD versus the HOA, particularly concerning stormwater management, lake maintenance, and the maintenance of common areas. The board also discussed the potential for FEMA funding for hurricane cleanup and addressed concerns about the adequacy of lighting in certain areas. Additionally, the board considered a signage policy, the Vision Landscape Services of Florida, Inc. First Amendment to Amended and Restated Landscape & Irrigation Services Agreement, and Goals and Objectives Reporting.

The West Port Community Development District meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The Board administered oaths of office to elected supervisors and adopted Resolution 2025-01, canvassing and certifying the results of the Landowners' Election of Supervisors. They also adopted Resolution 2025-02, electing and removing officers of the District. An Interlocal Agreement Regarding Traffic Enforcement was approved, enabling Charlotte County law enforcement to conduct traffic enforcement on CDD roads. Additionally, the board adopted Resolution 2025-04, establishing a policy governing common areas, and approved the FMSbonds, Inc. Rule G-17 Disclosure. The Audited Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2023, was presented and accepted via Resolution 2025-03. The board ratified several agreements and estimates, including those for irrigation, fence repairs, facility solutions, and landscape enhancements. There was discussion regarding difficulties obtaining fence insurance and potential ways to finance fence repairs/replacement. The Unaudited Financial Statements as of December 31, 2024, were accepted. Field operations reported on various maintenance and repair activities, including stolen lights, damage repairs, irrigation issues, and landscape maintenance.