KEYS COVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY REGULAR BOARD MEETING MARCH 26, 2025
5:00 P.M.

Special District Services, Inc. 8785 SW 165th Avenue, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33193
www.keyscovecdd.org 786.347.2711 Telephone 877.SDS.4922 Toll Free 561.630.4923 Facsimile

AGENDA
KEYS COVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Keys Cove Community Clubhouse 1455 SE 27th Street
Homestead, Florida 33035
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
March 26, 2025
5:00 p.m.

Call to Order
Proof of Publication	Page 1
Establish Quorum
Declare Vacancy to Seat #3
Appointment to Vacant Seat #3 followed by Oath of Office
Declare Vacancy to Seat #4
Appointment to Vacant Seat #4 followed by Oath of Office
Election of Officers
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Secretary/Treasurer
Assistant Secretaries
Additions or Deletions to Agenda
Comments from the Public for Items Not on the Agenda
Approval of Minutes
1.  October 23, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes	Page 2
New Business
Consider Resolution No. 2025-01 – Approving a Proposed Budget for FY 2025/2026	Page 6
Consider Resolution No. 2025-02 – Registered Agent Change	Page 13
Consider Approval of Stormwater Management Proposal for the Cleaning of Stormwater
Drainage Structures	Page 15
Old Business
Administrative Matters
1.  Financial Report	Page 24
District Counsel Report
1.  Stormwater System Legal Requirements Update Memorandum	Page 28
Additional Board Member/Staff Comments
Adjourn

AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION

Account #	Order Number	Identification	Order PO	Amount	Cols	Depth	
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Attention:

Laura J. Archer

PUBLISHED DAILY

Keys Cove Community Development District c/o Special District Services, Inc.
2501A Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 LArcher@sdsinc.org

MIAMI-DADE-FLORIDA
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
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KEYS COVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 23, 2024

CALL TO ORDER

The October 23, 2024, Regular Board Meeting of the Keys Cove Community Development District (the “District”) was called to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Keys Cove Community Clubhouse located at 1455 SE 27th Street, Homestead, Florida 33035.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Proof of publication was presented that notice of the Regular Board Meeting had been published in the Miami Herald on October 10, 2024, as part of the District’s Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Regular Meeting Schedule, as legally required.

ESTABLISH A QUORUM

It was determined that the attendance of Chairman Carlos Cabezas, Vice Chairman Kenneth Dwayne Bryant and Supervisor Jeffrey Louis constituted a quorum and it was in order to proceed with the meeting.

Staff in attendance included: District Manager Gloria Perez of Special District Services, Inc.; and General Counsel Ginger Wald of Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey, P.A.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA

There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

There were no comments from the public for items not on the agenda.

F,    APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. June 26, 2024, Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting

The minutes of the June 26, 2024, Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting were presented, and the Board was asked if they had any comments or corrections.

There being no corrections, a MOTION was made by Supervisor Bryant, seconded by Supervisor Louis and unanimously passed approving the minutes of the June 26, 2024, Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting, as presented.

NEW BUSINESS
Consider Resolution No. 2024-05 - Adopting a Fiscal year 2023/2024 Amended Budget
Mrs. Perez presented Resolution No. 2024-05, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-05

Page 1 of 4

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE KEYS COVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED FINAL FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 BUDGET (“AMENDED BUDGET”), PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 189, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Mrs. Perez explained, as done every year for administrative and statutory requirements, within 60 days of any given fiscal year end, the Board adopts a revised/amended budget for said year. The fiscal year ended on September 30, 2024. This is the reason it is administrative in nature (past year’s budget for past year’s expenses) and will serve as the Board’s final approval/ratification of the District’s expenditures for the past fiscal year.

A MOTION was made by Supervisor Louis, seconded by Supervisor Bryant and unanimously passed adopting Resolution No. 2024-05, adopting a Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Amended Budget, as presented

Consider Resolution No. 2024-06 – Adopting Goals and Objectives

Mrs. Perez presented Resolution No. 2024-06, entitled:

RESOLUTION 2024-06

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE KEYS COVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Ms. Wald provided an overview of the resolution adopting goals and objectives.

A MOTION was made by Supervisor Bryant, seconded by Supervisor Louis and unanimously passed adopting Resolution No. 2024-06, as presented.

Update on Landshore Enterprises Lake 2 South Shoreline Erosion Control and Maintenance Project

Mrs. Perez provided an update on behalf of Mr. Camacho, the District Engineer overseeing the Landshore Enterprises Lake 2 South Shoreline Erosion Control and Maintenance Project:

“The contractor has deemed the project complete, with the City’s final inspection still pending. Once the permit closeout is confirmed, a final walkthrough will be scheduled, during which any punch list items will be addressed if necessary. Following this, we will proceed with preparing the certificate of completion. The final payment will consist of the release of retainage held for the project.”

Mrs. Perez added that the Certificate of Completion, including the maintenance plan, had been forwarded to Association Management requesting that the plan be followed to ensure the longevity of the Shoreline Erosion Control and Maintenance Project.
OLD BUSINESS

Page 2 of 4

There were no Old Business items to come before the Board.

AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE
Ranking of Proposals/Consider Selection of an Auditor

Mrs. Perez then recessed the Regular Board Meeting and opened a meeting of the Auditor Selection Committee.

Mrs. Perez noted that the purpose of the Audit Committee Meeting was to rank and recommend, in order of preference, the auditor’s proposals. She explained that Grau & Associates was the only firm that had responded. A discussion ensued after which:

A MOTION was made by Supervisor Louis, seconded by Supervisor Bryant and unanimously passed waiving the requirement of a minimum number of proposals and ranking Grau & Associates as Number 1, and for said qualified provider to perform the auditing services.

There being no further Audit Committee business to conduct, Mrs. Perez adjourned the Audit Committee Meeting and simultaneously reconvened the Regular Board Meeting.

A discussion ensued after which the Board, acting as the District Board, accepted the recommendation of the Audit Committee as follows:

A MOTION was made by Supervisor Bryant, seconded by Supervisor Louis and unanimously passed waiving the requirement of a minimum number of proposals and approving the engagement of the auditing firm of Grau & Associates, a qualified auditing firm, to perform audits for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2024, September 30, 2025, and September 30, 2026, at the following rates:

Audit for the fiscal year that ended September 30, 2024, in the amount of $3,500; Audit for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, in the amount of $3,600; and Audit for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, in the amount of $3,700
and further approving/authorizing District management to negotiate fees for the fiscal years ending 2027 and 2028, as proposed by Grau at $3,800 and $3,900, respectively for future extension consideration.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Financial Update

Mrs. Perez presented the financials in the meeting book and briefly reviewed them with the Board, pointing out that available funds as of September 30, 2024, were $432,136.56.

A MOTION was made by Supervisor Bryant, seconded by Supervisor Louis and passed unanimously ratifying and approving the financials, as presented.

Accept and Receive 2024 Engineer’s Report

Mrs. Perez presented the Annual Engineer’s Report, which was provided in the meeting book for the Board’s review. It was noted that the Association was responsible for the road repairs that are mentioned in the report pursuant to a maintenance agreement that is in place and that Mrs. Perez would be forwarding said report to the Association manager. District management will also request that the District Engineer share with the Association the areas of concern.

A MOTION was made by Supervisor Louis, seconded by Supervisor Bryant and unanimously passed accepting and receiving the District’s 2024 Annual Engineer’s Report, as presented.

ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMENTS
District Counsel Update on 2024 Florida Legislative Session

Ms. Wald went over the update on the 2024 Florida Legislative Session with the Board and elaborated on the portion related to the Goals and Objectives (addressed in a previous line item).

District Counsel Supplement to Legislative Session

Ms. Wald went over the Supplement to the Legislative Update that was presented in the meeting materials, elaborating on the newly required anti-human trafficking laws Affidavit and adding a reminder for the required ethics training that is due prior to the end of this year.

Mrs. Perez noted, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections’ website, the following is shown: Incumbents Jeffrey Louis holding Seat #3 and Clarence McNish holding Seat #4, each with terms expiring this upcoming election day, had not qualified for the new term. No one ran for said seats.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, a MOTION was made by Supervisor Louis, seconded by Supervisor Bryant adjourning the Regular Board Meeting at 5:18 p.m. The MOTION carried unanimously.

ATTESTED BY:

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chairman/Vice-Chair

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE KEYS COVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPROVING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Keys Cove Community Development District (“District”) is required by Chapter 190.008, Florida Statutes, to approve a Proposed Budget for each fiscal year; and,

WHEREAS, the Proposed Budget including the Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 has been prepared and considered by the Board.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE KEYS COVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT THAT:

Section 1.  The Proposed Budget including the Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is approved and adopted.

Section 2.   A Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for  May 28, 2025   at 5:00 p.m.
in the Keys Cove Community Clubhouse, 1455 SE 27th Street, Homestead, Florida 33035, for the purpose of receiving public comments on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget.

PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 26th day of March, 2025.

ATTEST:	KEYS COVE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

By:			By:		 Secretary/Assistant Secretary			Chairman/Vice Chairman

Keys Cove Community Development District

Proposed Budget For Fiscal Year 2025/2026
October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

CONTENTS

PROPOSED BUDGET

DETAILED PROPOSED BUDGET

DETAILED PROPOSED DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET

ASSESSMENT COMPARISON

PROPOSED BUDGET
KEYS COVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BUDGET	
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS	96,532	
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS	253,191	
DEBT ASSESSMENTS	613,370	
OTHER REVENUES	0	
INTEREST INCOME	1,800	
		
TOTAL REVENUES	$	964,893	
		
EXPENDITURES		
MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES		
MAINTENANCE CONTINGENCY	53,500	
STORM DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE	35,000	
ROADWAY RESURFACING PROJECT	85,000	
MAINTENANCE RESERVE	25,000	
FOUNTAIN MAINTENANCE/RESERVE	25,000	
HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTRIBUTION	2,500	
ENGINEERING/INSPECTIONS	12,000	
LAKE RESTORATION PROJECT	0	
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES	$	238,000	
		
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES		
SUPERVISOR FEES	6,000	
EMPLOYER TAXES	480	
MANAGEMENT	36,060	
REIMBURSABLES (POSTAGE/OFFICE SUPPLIES)	975	
LEGAL	13,500	
ASSESSMENT ROLL	7,500	
AUDIT FEES	3,600	
ARBITRAGE REBATE FEE	650	
INSURANCE	11,500	
LEGAL ADVERTISING	2,750	
MISCELLANEOUS	2,500	
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS	175	
TRUSTEE FEES	4,500	
WEBSITE MANAGEMENT	2,000	
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE FEE	350	
		
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES	$	92,540	
		
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	330,540	
		
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	634,353	
		
BOND PAYMENTS	(576,568)	
		
BALANCE	$	57,785	
		
COUNTY APPRAISER & TAX COLLECTOR FEE	(19,261)	
DISCOUNTS FOR EARLY PAYMENTS	(38,524)	
		
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	-	
		
CARRYOVER FROM PRIOR YEAR	0	
		
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	-	

DETAILED PROPOSED BUDGET
KEYS COVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

REVENUES	

FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
ACTUAL	

FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
BUDGET	

FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
BUDGET	

COMMENTS	
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS	93,760	97,826	96,532	Expenditures Less Interest & Carryover (25%)/.94	
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS	375,001	252,128	253,191	Expenditures Less Carryover (75%)/.94	
DEBT ASSESSMENTS	613,377	613,370	613,370	Bond Payments/.94	
OTHER REVENUES	0	0	0		
INTEREST INCOME	56,517	1,200	1,800	Interest Projected At $150 Per Month	
					
TOTAL REVENUES	$  1,138,655	$	964,524	$	964,893		
					
EXPENDITURES					
MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES					
MAINTENANCE CONTINGENCY	0	52,500	53,500	Maintenance Contingency	
STORM DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE	3,348	35,000	35,000	For Storm Drainage Maintenance Reserve	
ROADWAY RESURFACING PROJECT	0	85,000	85,000	Fourteen Year Project (Seventh Year)	
MAINTENANCE RESERVE	0	25,000	25,000	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
FOUNTAIN MAINTENANCE/RESERVE	11,505	25,000	25,000	For Fountain Maintenance Reserve	
HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTRIBUTION	0	2,500	2,500	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
ENGINEERING/INSPECTIONS	8,334	12,000	12,000	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
LAKE RESTORATION PROJECT	523,864	0	0	Reserve For Lake Restoration Project As Of 9/30/24 Was $373,863.	
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES	$	547,051	$	237,000	$	238,000		
					
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES					
SUPERVISOR FEES	1,800	6,000	6,000	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
EMPLOYER TAXES	137	480	480	Projected At 8% Of Supervisor Fees	
MANAGEMENT	34,032	35,052	36,060	CPI Adjustment	
REIMBURSABLES (POSTAGE/OFFICE SUPPLIES)	371	1,050	975	$75 Decrease From 2024/2025 Budget	
LEGAL	9,422	15,000	13,500	FY 24/25 Expenditure Through Jan 2025 Was $2,600	
ASSESSMENT ROLL	7,500	7,500	7,500	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
AUDIT FEES	3,800	3,900	3,600	Accepted Amount For 2024/2025 Audit	
ARBITRAGE REBATE FEE	650	650	650	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
INSURANCE	8,147	12,000	11,500	Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Expenditure Was $8,609	
LEGAL ADVERTISING	2,570	2,500	2,750	Costs Have Increased Due To Closing Of The Miami Business Review	
MISCELLANEOUS	2,729	2,000	2,500	$500 Increase From 2024/2025 Budget	
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS	175	175	175	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
TRUSTEE FEES	4,246	4,500	4,500	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
WEBSITE MANAGEMENT	2,000	2,000	2,000	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE FEE	350	350	350	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
					
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES	$	77,929	$	93,157	$	92,540		
					
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	624,980	$	330,157	$	330,540		
					
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	513,675	$	634,367	$	634,353		
					
BOND PAYMENTS	(587,720)	(576,568)	(576,568)	2026 Principal & Interest Payments	
					
BALANCE	$	(74,045)	$	57,799	$	57,785		
					
COUNTY APPRAISER & TAX COLLECTOR FEE	(10,459)	(19,266)	(19,261)	Two Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
DISCOUNTS FOR EARLY PAYMENTS	(34,622)	(38,533)	(38,524)	Four Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
					
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(119,126)	$	-	$	-		
					
CARRYOVER FROM PRIOR YEAR	0	0	0	Carryover Balance From Prior Year	
					
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(119,126)	$	-	$	-		

DETAILED PROPOSED DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET
KEYS COVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

REVENUES	FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 ACTUAL	FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET	FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BUDGET	

COMMENTS	

Interest Income	
23,319	
500	
1,500	
Projected Interest For 2025/2026	

NAV Tax Collection	
587,720	
576,568	
576,568	
Yearly Maximum Debt Assessment	

Total Revenues	
$	611,039	
$	577,068	
$	578,068		

EXPENDITURES					

Principal Payments	
424,000	
436,000	
446,000	
Principal Payment Due In 2026	

Interest Payments	
148,070	
131,378	
119,912	
Interest Payments Due In 2026	

Bond Redemption	
0	
9,690	
12,156	
Estimated Excess Debt Collections	

Total Expenditures	
$	572,070	
$	577,068	
$	578,068		

Excess/Shortfall	
$	38,969	
$	-	
$	-		

Series 2019 Bond Refunding  Information
Original Par Amount =	$7,322,000	Annual Principal Payments Due:	May 1st	
Interest Rate=	2.60%	Annual Interest Payments Due :	May 1st & November 1st	
Issue Date: Maturity Date:	December 2019
May 2035			
Par Amount As Of 1/1/2025 =	$5,271,000			

Keys Cove Community Development District Assessment Comparison

Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	
2021/2022	2022/2023	2023/2024	2024/2025	2025/2026	
	Assessment*		  Assessment*			Assessment*			Assessment*		  Projected Assessment* 	

Administrative	$	83.65	$	85.77	$	90.79	$	100.44	$	99.11	
Maintenance	$	546.86	$	544.72	$	385.02	$	258.86	$	259.96	
Debt	$	629.75	$	629.75	$	629.75	$	629.75	$	629.75	
Total	$	1,260.26	$	1,260.24	$	1,105.56	$	989.05	$	988.82	

* Assessments Include the Following : 4% Discount for Early Payments
1% County Tax Collector Fee
1% County Property Appraiser Fee

Community Information:
Total Units	974

IV

RESOLUTION 2025-02

A RESOLUTION OF THE KEYS COVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATING MICHAEL J. PAWELCZYK AS THE DISTRICT’S REGISTERED AGENT AND DESIGNATING THE OFFICE OF BILLING, COCHRAN, LYLES, MAURO & RAMSEY, P.A. AS THE REGISTERED OFFICE

WHEREAS, Section 189.014, Florida Statutes requires that the Keys Cove Community Development District (the “District”) designate a registered office and a registered agent, and further authorizes the District to change its registered office and registered agent, at the discretion of the District Board of Supervisors (the “Board”); and

WHEREAS, the designation of both a registered office and a registered agent is for the purpose of accepting service of process, notice, or demand that is required or permitted by law to be served upon the District; and

WHEREAS, the Board has been informed by the office of District Counsel that there is a need to designate a new registered agent for the District; and

WHEREAS, the Board seeks designate Michael J. Pawelczyk as the registered agent for the District, and update the business address of the registered office of the District, as necessary.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE KEYS COVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, THAT:

Section 1.	The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated as findings of fact of the Board.

Section 2.  Michael J. Pawelczyk is hereby designated as the registered agent for the District, thereby replacing any previously designated registered agent.

Section 3.  The registered office of the District is hereby designated as the office at Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey, P.A., 515 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 600, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301. The registered office is identical to the business address of the registered agent designated in Section 2 of this Resolution.

Section 4. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 189.014(2), Florida Statutes, the District’s Secretary shall transmit copies of this Resolution to the local governing authority or authorities and to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.

Section 5.  All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent of such conflict.

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Section 6.   If any clause, section or other part or application of this Resolution is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid, in part or as applied, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Resolution.

Section 7.	This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 	26th	DAY OF 	March	,
2025.

ATTEST:

KEYS COVE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

	

Print name: 		Print name: 	 Secretary/Assistant Secretary		Chair/Vice-Chair, Board of Supervisors

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Keys Cove CDD
Storm Drainage System Maintenance	
Americlean	Raptor Vac Systems	Top Dog	

Issue and qualify the Class V Permit with Miami-Dade County DERM, and submit any required reports.

Perform the regular cleaning/maintenance of the Storm Drainage System, including (but not limited to), Catch Basins/Structures cleaning, Linear Foot Pipelines cleaning, and Baffles removal & replacement (all on "as needed" basis).

For the first service, a total of nineteen (19) structures needs to be cleaned (as a result of the recently performed inspection).	

Structure Cleaning (Per Unit):

$100.00

*A minimum of 10 structures per visit will be charged.	
Structure Cleaning (Per Unit):

$110.00	
Structure Cleaning (Per Unit):

$110.00

*A minimum of 20 structures per visit will be charged.	

Based on the most recent inspection, performed by the Field Operations Manager, the initial work implies the cleaning of 19 structures, which accorded to the price above will be an expense for the District of:

$1,900.00	
Based on the most recent inspection, performed by the Field Operations Manager, the initial work implies the cleaning of 19 structures, which accorded to the price above will be an expense for the District of:

$2,090.00	
Based on the most recent inspection, performed by the Field Operations Manager, the initial work implies the cleaning of 19 structures, which accorded to the price above will be an expense for the District of:

$2,200.00	

Americlean	Raptor Vac Systems	Top Dog	

Pipeline Cleaning (Per Linear Foot):

$3.00	
Pipeline Cleaning (Per Linear Foot):

$1.00 to $2.75

Prices may vary between these 2 numbers, depending on the wide of the pipeline and the level of obstruction on it.

*Refer to the vendor proposal's price sheet for specific details.	
Pipeline Cleaning (Per Linear Foot):

$1.25	

Based on the most recent inspection, performed by the Field Operations Manager, no Pipes/Lines are recommended for cleaning at this time.	

Baffle Replacement (If applicable):

$575.00	
Baffle Replacement (If applicable):

$500.00

Baffle Removal/Reinstall (If applicable):

$150.00	
Baffle Replacement (If applicable):

Market Price

Baffle Removal/Reinstall (If applicable):

$75.00	

Americlean	Raptor Vac Systems	Top Dog	

Class V Permit Processing:

$3,500.00

Including DERM Initial Permit Fee.	
Class V Permit Processing:

$0.00

Does NOT include DERM Permit Fee, to be payable directly to DERM.	
Class V Permit Processing:

$1,525.00

Does NOT include DERM Permit Fee, to be payable directly to DERM.	

Class V Permit Reports to DERM (for the length of the Class V Permit):

$1,000.00	
Class V Permit Reports to DERM (for the length of the Class V Permit):

$0.00	
Class V Permit Reports to DERM (for the length of the Class V Permit):

$0.00

Reporting price is included in their "Administrative Fee" this vendor charges for the Permit Processing (previous row).	

Any other expenses or payments to DERM, or any other Governmental Agency, resulting as a consequence of the Class V Permit process, are to be payable by the District to the respective Government Agency.	

Other companies, such as Flotech, were asked to provide a quote for this project, but they declined.	

Keys Cove CDD – Storm Drainage Structures to be Cleaned.
Map Locations (Red Dots) for reference only. Detailed Plans provided to vendors.

PO Box 560951 Miami, FL 33256 Phone (305) 270-3233 Fax (305) 259-4214
March 11, 2025

Keys Cove
1455 SE 27 St
Homestead, FL 33035
ATTN: Ronald Galvis

STORM DRAIN CLEANING

Drainage Structures
Vacuum pump truck to remove debris from each drain and pit. Pressure jet clean drains pit walls and bottom.
Sewer jet cleans laterals.

All work is guaranteed to be as specified, and the above work to be performed in accordance with the specifications submitted for above work and completed in a substantial workmanlike manner for the sum of:
Total Cost for Storm Drain System Cleaning (Per Drain):	$	100.00
*(100.00 per unit – with a minimum charge of $1,000.00 [10 Units] per visit)
Total Cost for Storm Pipe Cleaning (Per Linear Foot):	$	3.00
Total Cost for Baffle Replacement (Per Unit):	$	575.00
Total Cost for 365 Day Permit*:	$ 3,500.00
Total Cost for Reporting:	$ 1,000.00

With payment to be made at: Terms: 30% Upon Acceptance and 70% Upon Completion.

*Includes initial permit fee. Additional feed incurred will be billed additionally if required.
Exclusions: professional divers, dewatering, pipe plugging, confined space manhole entry, MOT Permitting, Major MOT Set-up's, Hydrant meter access, Repairs, Root removal, soft digging, lift station cleaning/inspection, Cured in
Place Pipe, laser profiling, major dewatering, de-watering bags, trash pumps, additional permit fees as required by DERM

Any alteration or deviation from above specifications involving extra costs will be executed only upon written order, and will become an extra charge over and above the estimate. All agreements contingent upon strikes, accidents, or delays beyond our control.
Sincerely submitted,

Oscar Vinces ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL
The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work as specified. Payments will be made as outlined above.

Signature: 		Date: 	
Note: Proposal may be withdrawn by us if not accepted within 30 days.

PROPOSAL

Tel 786-694-0709
E-mail: operations@raptorvac.com

STORMWATER DRAIN MAINTENANCE
PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO:
Keys Cove CDD ℅ SDS, Inc.	PROJECT NAME:
Keys Cove CDD	
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
2501A Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL	PROJECT LOCATION:
2525 SE 15th Pl, Homestead, FL 33035	
CONTACT:
Management	DATE:
March 4, 2025	

We hereby propose to furnish all labor and equipment to complete the work outlined in this proposal in accordance with the Scope of Work listed below.

SCOPE OF WORK: All labor, equipment and materials to complete work in accordance with pricing in Price Sheet.

COST: We propose to conduct this work in accordance with the above Scope of Work for the sum of $	

$ 	

ACCEPTANCE: Client hereby accepts and agrees to the terms, Scope of Work, and all other conditions and speciﬁcations hereinabove. Raptor Vac Systems is authorized to perform the work. Payment shall be made in accordance with the provisions contained hereinabove.

Accepted by:

Authorized Representative’s Signature

Date of Acceptance

						
Raptor Vac-Systems
Price Sheet	
Keys Cove Community Development District	
						
Improvement/Item Type	Unit Price			
Catch Basin/Manhole Cleaning	$110.00			
Baffle Removal/Reinstall	$150.00			
Pneumatic plug Install/Removal (12" to 24" plug included, larger sizes, same install rate plus rental price).	
$150.00			
				
Baffle Replacement (New one, Install Included)	$500.00			
3" Water Pump and Hoses (Daily)	$250.00			
Truck Load (Disposal tickets to be provided)	$250.00			
Mobilization (Daily)	$400.00			
Dewatering Storm Drain Filter	$150.00			
Support Pick Up Truck (Daily)	$100.00			
6" Vacuum Hose for Open Space Area Structures (Daily)	$200.00			

Pipeline Improvements Cleaning						
	Price per Linear Foot			
Description	Light	Medium	Heavy			
12" Pipe Cleaning
15" Pipe Cleaning	$1.00
$1.00	$1.25
$1.50	$1.50
$2.50			
18" Pipe Cleaning	$1.00	$1.75	$2.75			
						
Pipeline Improvement CCTV Inspection
All size(s) Pipeline	Price per Linear Foot
$1.15			
Mobilization (Daily)	$250.00			

Permitting						
	Price			
Class V Permit Running	$0.00			
Class V Permit Cost
Quarterly Reports Completion and Submission	Refer to Miami Dade County Pricing
$0.00			
						
Note: All Miami Dade County Costs to be paid by District. Submittal and processing to be conducted by Raptor Vac as courtesy to District.	

ESTIMATE
TOP DOG SEWER AND DRAIN CLENING LLC
2645 Executive Park Drive STE 523
Weston, Florida 33331
United States 7866633581

Bill to
Keys Cove CDD c/o SDS
Ronald Galvis

(786)503-1633
rGalvis@sdsinc.org

Ship to
KC KEYS COVE
2525 SE 15th pl homestead, Florida 33035 United States

Estimate Number:	50 Customer Ref:	Keys Cove
Estimate Date:	February 26, 2025

Grand Total (USD):	$2,011.25

Valid Until:	May 28, 2025

Items	Quantity	Price	Amount	
Storm Drain Cleaning	1	$110.00	$110.00	
Estimate to bring an industrial vacuum truck and clean the storm drains.				
Top Dog will remove all the dirt and debris from the storm drains. After				
removing the debris we will wash the walls and lid of the catch basin.				
$110 is for any amount over 20 basins. If 20 or under each basin will be				
$275				
Please Note: After the system is cleaned, Top Dog Sewer And Drain				
cannot guarantee that the ground will percolate rain water in heavy rains
and down pours. The ground will still need time to soak in the water. Also				
if there are roots in the lines, there is not guarantee on the storm drain				
cleaning.basin.				
Storm Drain Line Jetting	1	$1.25	$1.25	
Estimate to jet the lines of the storm drains per linear foot to clear the				
line of dirt and debris. This is a price per linear foot that needs to be				
hydro-jetted.				
Extended Hose	1	$300.00	$300.00	
Estimate to bring another vehicle carrying extended hose, if there are any				
drains more than 20 feet away from where the truck can park on asphalt.				
Administration Fee	1	$1,525.00	$1,525.00	
This fee to fill out submit and receive the Class V permit. This fee also				
covers the price of submitting the report to the city after the basins are				
cleaned. This does not include any permit fees for the county.				
Baffle removal	1	$75.00	$75.00	
Estimate to remove and reinstall baffles. This is just the estimate for the				
labor to remove or reinstall the baffle. This estimate does not include the				
price of the baffle itself.				

Grand Total (USD):	$2,011.25

Keys Cove Community Development District

Financial Report For February 2025

Keys Cove Community Development District
Budget vs. Actual
October 2024 through February 2025

Oct '24 - Feb 25	24/25 Budget	$ Over Budget	% of Budget	
Income				
363.100 ꞏ Admin Assessment Income	79,252.69		97,826.00		-18,573.31		81.01%	
363.101 ꞏ Maint Assessment Income	204,249.00		252,128.00		-47,879.00		81.01%	
363.810 ꞏ Debt Assessment	496,894.95		613,370.00		-116,475.05		81.01%	
363.820 ꞏ Debt Assessment-Paid To Trustee	-473,137.50		-576,568.00		103,430.50		82.06%	
363.830 ꞏ Assessment Fees	-7,505.89		-19,266.00		11,760.11		38.96%	
363.831 ꞏ Assessment Discounts	-29,807.54		-38,533.00		8,725.46		77.36%	
369.401 ꞏ Interest Income	17,200.76		1,200.00		16,000.76		1,433.4%	
Total Income	287,146.47		330,157.00		-43,010.53		86.97%	
Gross Profit	287,146.47		330,157.00		-43,010.53		86.97%	
Expense								
511.122 ꞏ Payroll Expense	120.75		480.00		-359.25		25.16%	
511.131 ꞏ Supervisor Fees	600.00		6,000.00		-5,400.00		10.0%	
511.301 ꞏ Maintenance/Contingency	0.00		52,500.00		-52,500.00		0.0%	
511.302 ꞏ Storm Drainage Maintenance	0.00		35,000.00		-35,000.00		0.0%	
511.303 ꞏ Roadway Resurfacing Project	0.00		85,000.00		-85,000.00		0.0%	
511.304 ꞏ Maintenance Reserve	0.00		25,000.00		-25,000.00		0.0%	
511.307 ꞏ Fountain Maintenance	585.00		25,000.00		-24,415.00		2.34%	
511.308 ꞏ Holiday Lighting	0.00		2,500.00		-2,500.00		0.0%	
511.310 ꞏ Engineering	2,318.75		12,000.00		-9,681.25		19.32%	
511.311 ꞏ Management Fees	14,605.00		35,052.00		-20,447.00		41.67%	
511.315 ꞏ Legal Fees	2,600.00		15,000.00		-12,400.00		17.33%	
511.318 ꞏ Assessment/Tax Roll	0.00		7,500.00		-7,500.00		0.0%	
511.320 ꞏ Audit Fees	0.00		3,900.00		-3,900.00		0.0%	
511.330 ꞏ Arbitrage Rebate Fee	0.00		650.00		-650.00		0.0%	
511.450 ꞏ Insurance	8,609.00		12,000.00		-3,391.00		71.74%	
511.480 ꞏ Legal Advertisements	699.96		2,500.00		-1,800.04		28.0%	
511.512 ꞏ Miscellaneous	1,112.32		2,000.00		-887.68		55.62%	
511.515 ꞏ Reimbursables	106.55		1,050.00		-943.45		10.15%	
511.540 ꞏ Dues, License & Subscriptions	175.00		175.00		0.00		100.0%	
511.733 ꞏ Trustee Fees	4,246.25		4,500.00		-253.75		94.36%	
511.734 ꞏ Continuing Disclosure Fee	0.00		350.00		-350.00		0.0%	
511.738 ꞏ South Lake Restoration Project	35,013.90		0.00		35,013.90		100.0%	
511.750 ꞏ Website Management	833.30		2,000.00		-1,166.70		41.67%	
Total Expense	71,625.78		330,157.00		-258,531.22		21.69%	
Net Income	215,520.69		0.00		215,520.69		100.0%	

KEYS COVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
FEBRUARY 2025

REVENUES	
Annual Budget
10/1/24 - 9/30/25	

Actual Feb-25	Year To Date Actual
10/1/24 - 2/28/25	
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS	97,826	4,218	79,253	
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS	252,128	10,872	204,249	
DEBT ASSESSMENTS	613,370	26,449	496,895	
OTHER REVENUES	0	0	0	
INTEREST INCOME	1,200	3,257	17,201	
Total Revenues	$	964,524	$	44,796	$	797,598	
				
EXPENDITURES				
MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES				
MAINTENANCE CONTINGENCY	52,500	0	0	
STORM DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE	35,000	0	0	
ROADWAY RESURFACING PROJECT	85,000	0	0	
MAINTENANCE RESERVE	25,000	0	0	
FOUNTAIN MAINTENANCE	25,000	0	585	
HOLIDAY CONTRIBUTION	2,500	0	0	
ENGINEERING/INSPECTIONS	12,000	0	2,319	
SOUTH LAKE RESTORATION PROJECT	0	0	35,014	
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES	$	237,000	$	-	$	37,918	
				
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES				
SUPERVISOR FEES	6,000	0	600	
EMPLOYER TAXES	480	0	121	
MANAGEMENT	35,052	2,921	14,605	
REIMBURSABLES (POSTAGE/OFFICE SUPPLIES)	1,050	6	107	
LEGAL	15,000	0	2,600	
ASSESSMENT ROLL	7,500	0	0	
AUDIT FEES	3,900	0	0	
ARBITRAGE REBATE FEE	650	0	0	
INSURANCE	12,000	0	8,609	
LEGAL ADVERTISING	2,500	0	700	
MISCELLANEOUS	2,000	216	1,112	
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS	175	0	175	
TRUSTEE FEES	4,500	0	4,246	
WEBSITE MANAGEMENT	2,000	167	833	
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE FEE	350	0	0	
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES	$	93,157	$	3,310	$	33,708	
				
Total Expenditures	$	330,157	$	3,310	$	71,626	
				
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	634,367	$	41,486	$	725,972	
				
BOND PAYMENTS	(576,568)	(25,661)	(473,137)	
				
BALANCE	$	57,799	$	15,825	$	252,835	
				
COUNTY APPRAISER & TAX COLLECTOR FEE	(19,266)	(375)	(7,506)	
DISCOUNTS FOR EARLY PAYMENTS	(38,533)	(831)	(29,808)	
				
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	-	$	14,619	$	215,521	
				
CARRYOVER FROM PRIOR YEAR	0	0	0	
				
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	-	$	14,619	$	215,521	

Bank Balance As Of 2/28/25	$	1,822,075.85	
Accounts Payable As Of 2/28/25	$	82,907.38	
Accounts Receivable As Of 2/28/25	$	-	
Maintenance Reserve As Of 2/28/25	$	175,000.00	
Reserve For Storm Drainage Maintenance As Of 2/28/25	$	140,665.00	
Reserve For Roadway Resurfacing Project As Of 2/28/25	$	235,530.00	
Reserve For Improvements (Restoration Project) As Of 2/28/25	$	297,310.00	
Available Funds As Of 2/28/25	$	890,663.47	

KEYS COVE CDD TAX COLLECTIONS 2024-2025

#	

ID#	

PAYMENT FROM	

DATE	

FOR	

Tax Collect Receipts	

Interest Received	

Commissions Paid	

Discount	

Net From Tax Collector	Admin Assessment Income (Before Discounts & Fees)	Maint Assessment Income (Before Discounts & Fees)	Debt Assessment Income (Before Discounts & Fees)	Admin Assessment Income (After Discounts & Fees)	Maint Assessment Income (After Discounts & Fees)	Debt Assessment Income (After Discounts & Fees)	

Debt Assessment Paid to Trustee	
									$	963,334	$	97,829	$	252,129	$	613,376	$	97,829	$	252,129	$	613,376		
									$	906,725	$	93,157	$	237,000	$	576,568	$	93,157	$	237,000	$	576,568	$	576,568	
1	1	Miami-Dade Tax Collector	12/09/24	NAV Taxes	$	425,291.50		$  (4,082.80)	$ (17,010.82)	$	404,197.88	$	43,189.20	$	111,309.80	$  270,792.50	$ 41,046.93	$  105,788.85	$ 257,362.10	$  257,362.10	
2	2	Miami-Dade Tax Collector	11/26/24	NAV Taxes	$	225,503.40		$  (2,164.84)	$  (9,019.68)	$	214,318.88	$	22,900.32	$	59,020.08	$  143,583.00	$ 21,764.03	$	56,093.05	$ 136,461.80	$  136,461.80	
3	3	Miami-Dade Tax Collector	12/31/24	NAV Taxes	$	49,452.50		$	(476.41)	$  (1,809.87)	$	47,166.22	$	5,022.00	$	12,943.00	$	31,487.50	$  4,789.67	$	12,344.70	$  30,031.85	$	30,031.85	
4	4	Miami-Dade Tax Collector	01/31/25	NAV Taxes	$	38,609.14		$	(374.75)	$  (1,136.41)	$	37,097.98	$	3,922.69	$	10,104.00	$	24,582.45	$  3,769.08	$	9,708.55	$  23,620.35	$	23,620.35	
5	5	Miami-Dade Tax Collector	02/28/25	NAV Taxes	$	41,540.10		$	(407.09)	$	(830.76)	$	40,302.25	$	4,218.48	$	10,872.12	$	26,449.50	$  4,092.70	$	10,548.15	$  25,661.40	$	25,661.40	
6									$	-							$	-	
7									$	-							$	-	
8									$	-							$	-	
9									$	-							$	-	
10									$	-							$	-	
11									$	-							$	-	
12									$	-							$	-	
13									$	-							$	-	
14									$	-							$	-	
15									$	-							$	-	
16									$	-							$	-	
					$  780,396.64	$	-	$ (7,505.89)	$ (29,807.54)	$  743,083.21	$  79,252.69	$  204,249.00	$ 496,894.95	$ 75,462.41	$ 194,483.30	$ 473,137.50	$ 473,137.50	

Assessment Roll		Collections	Note: $963,334, $97,829, $252,129 and $613,376 are 2024/2025 Budgeted	

Admin: $97,828.56 Maint: $252,129.64
Debt: $613,376.50		81.01%	assessments before discounts and fees.
Note: $906,725, $93,157, $237,000 and $576,568 are 2024/2025 Budgeted assessments after discounts and fees.	
Total $963,334.70				
	
$	780,396.64
$	-	

$	743,083.21	
	$	(79,252.69)	$	(75,462.41)	
	$	(204,249.00)	$  (194,483.30)	
	$	(496,894.95)	$  (473,137.50)	
$	-	$	-

MEMORANDUM
TO:	District Manager

FROM:	Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey, P.A. District Counsel

DATE:	February 10, 2025

RE:	Stormwater system legal requirements update

As district counsel, throughout the year we continuously monitor state legislation and municipal and county ordinances that may be applicable to the governance and operation of our special district clients. Below is a summary of the current stormwater system requirements for Miami-Dade County, Florida (which include requirements imposed statewide by the Florida legislature, requirements for systems within the jurisdiction of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), and requirements exclusive to Miami-Dade County imposed by county ordinances). We suggest that you review the legal requirements with the district engineer of each special district to ensure that appropriate inspections, reporting and funding for the applicable stormwater management system are in place.

2021 Requirements for Districts with Stormwater Systems:
In 2021, the Florida legislature created Section 403.9302, Florida Statutes, which required that local governments, including special districts, develop a 20-year needs analysis of the stormwater management system. This required each special district to provide a report no later than June 30, 2022, to the county in which the special district was located providing the following:

Description of stormwater management program or system and its facilities and projects;
Number of current and projected residents served in 5-year increments;
Current and projected service area for stormwater management program and system;
Current and projected costs of providing services in 5-year increments;
Estimated remaining useful life of facility or its major components;
Recent 5-year history of annual contributions and capital expenditures for maintenance or expansion; and
Special district’s plan to fund the maintenance or expansion of the facility or its major components.
Each county was required to compile and submit a cumulative report to the state. Thereafter, the state issued a comprehensive report on its findings. Unless a further change in state legislation occurs, each special district must submit this stormwater management needs report again on June 30, 2027.

New Requirements for Districts with Stormwater Systems: Chapter 2024-275, Laws of Florida
During this past legislative session, the state enacted Chapter 2024-275, effective June 28, 2024, known as the Florida Stormwater Ratification Bill, which codified several significant changes to the Environmental Resource Permit Handbook promulgated by the Florida Department of Environment Protection (FDEP) (the “FDEP Handbook”).

Operation and Maintenance Plan:
As it relates to stormwater management systems, the FDEP Handbook requires that an applicant for construction, alteration or operation of a stormwater management system shall provide a written operation and maintenance plan (“O&M Plan”) at the time of application. The O&M Plan shall provide the following:

List and details of all stormwater system components, including location, type, how systems connect, etc.;
List and description of maintenance and inspection tasks for the system and its components (specific procedures provided);
Regular inspection and maintenance schedules;
Inspection checklists;
Copies of or references to pertinent sections of covenants, conditions, restrictions or other documents, permits approvals, and agreements that govern operation and maintenance of the stormwater system; and
Permitted or as-built plans of the stormwater system.
The O&M Plan must also include a list of after-hours telephone numbers for key maintenance personnel in case of emergencies and information necessary for reviewing copies of maintenance and inspection records. This O&M Plan must be maintained by the operation and maintenance entity, and if a third party performs the operation and maintenance, the permittee remains responsible for all the requirements.

Additional Inspections and Reports – Florida Requirements:

The new legislation also requires additional inspections and reports from districts with stormwater infrastructure. The FDEP Handbook provides that the applicant may propose a maximum frequency of inspections for a stormwater system of 5 years, but FDEP may determine that the stormwater system requires a greater minimum frequency of inspections and includes a chart of the type of system and the inspection frequency for that system, which could require yearly inspections. The stormwater management system inspections conducted on or after June 28, 2025, require a qualified inspector to conduct the inspection and submit the reports. FDEP also has adopted additional requirements for each regional water management district, including the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). These additional requirements, including the inspection checklist, are available on SFWMD’s website (www.sfwmd.gov), which provides for the reporting requirements and signature of the inspector. The inspection report shall be submitted within 30 days of the date of the inspection.

Transfer of Permits for Stormwater Management Systems:

Based on this new legislation and the requirements for permit applications, prior to the acceptance of the transfer of any permit for the stormwater management system, the district manager should obtain the O&M Plan from the developer and confirm that the above requirements have been met. Additionally, the district manager will need to budget for the required inspections and reporting by a qualified inspector.

New Requirements for Districts located in Miami-Dade County
Additional Inspections and Reports – Miami-Dade County Requirements:

In Miami-Dade County, the County Commission enacted an ordinance imposing new stormwater management reporting and inspection requirements which commence 3 years after adoption of the ordinance (September 4, 2027). These new ordinance amendments require owners and operators of stormwater management systems that connect to or drain into a public right-of- way drainage infrastructure to certify the stormwater system and submit an asset inventory of the stormwater system and structures, inspections/maintenance records, and maintenance standard operating procedures to the County. After the first certification, the stormwater management system will need to be certified every 10 years thereafter, unless the County determines an earlier recertification is required.

If the requirements above apply to the special district, the district manager should discuss with the district engineer the anticipated costs of certifying the stormwater system, including the asset inventory of the structures, maintenance standard operating procedures and maintenance report formats to comply with the new County requirements.

Miami-Dade County Class V Dewatering Permits:

Additionally, the Miami-Dade County Commission amended the code of ordinances to require Class V permits for dewatering operations associated with the cleaning and maintenance of stormwater management systems. Dewater means to discharge either on- or off-site water from an excavation, underground structure, or depressed lands, which includes the cleaning of stormwater infrastructure systems in the special districts. Presently, a special district, or its contractor, will need to apply for and obtain a permit from Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management (DERM) prior to the stormwater cleaning. Previously, the special district did not have to obtain a permit from DERM to perform stormwater structure cleaning. There are multiple costs involved, which vary depending upon the length of time of the permit. According to the information provided by DERM, the fee for a one-year permit is $2,150, as provided on the permit application form. The permit must be issued before work commences, otherwise there will be fines equal to double the permit cost imposed by Miami-Dade County. It is imperative that the permit be issued, and that this requirement is included in the agreement with a contractor. There are also other requirements that the contractor will need to adhere to as a part of the cleaning of the stormwater system under the permit, including, but not limited to, a description of the portion of the infrastructure to be cleaned, the equipment to be used for cleaning,

the standard operating procedure for the cleaning, details and specifications of required pre- treatment system if discharged into same stormwater infrastructure, information on how the filtrate will be collected, transported, and disposed of, details for the authorized facility where the solid content of the truck will be transported, visual inspection of the drainage structure and content for signs of contamination, and proper use of the equipment.

Recommendation
Taking all of these current and new requirements into account, it would benefit the special district for the district engineer to review the current stormwater management systems, including having the district engineer make a determination of: whether mapping is required to identify the location of the stormwater infrastructure, the current condition of the infrastructure, the required maintenance of the system, a maintenance plan, the estimate for the future needs of the stormwater system as a whole and the estimated costs for the regular maintenance (including permit costs) and future capital costs.