Home Your District Committees Departments How Do I? Contact Us Useful Links FAQ Welcome To the website for The Villages Community Development Districts, your local special purpose government! The Villages community is comprised of 17 special purpose districts, established pursuant to Florida State Statutes, which are responsible for a variety of functions including maintenance, recreation, public safety, sanitation, water and wastewater services. We encourage you to keep up with What’s Happening in the community by signing up for E-notifications, attending District Board Meetings, and taking advantage of one of our many learning opportunities - our District Weekly Bulletin, CDD Orientation, and Resident Academy. We appreciate you taking the opportunity to learn more about our role in making The Villages community a premier place to live, work and play. 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The remainder of the existing four (4) year term for the vacated Seat will expire in November 2022. Read More Get News News and Information NOTICE OF VACANCY - DISTRICT NO. 10 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF VACANCY - DISTRICT NO. 10 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Village Community Development District No. 10 Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants who are interested in filling Seat 2, which was recently vacated due to the passing of an existing Board Supervisor. The remainder of the existing four (4) year term for the vacated Seat will expire in November 2022. Any interested applicants must be a qualified elector which is defined by Florida Statute 190 as “any person at least 18 years of age who is a citizen of the United States, a legal resident of Florida and of the District, and who registers to vote with the Supervisor of Elections in the county in which the district land is located". To obtain additional information or request an application you may contact Jennifer Farlow, District Clerk at (352) 751-3939 or obtain a copy of the application by clicking o0n the header of this announcement. Applications must be submitted to the District Clerk no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at the District Office, 984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, FL. The Board of Supervisors will interview applicants during a Board Meeting to be held on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at the SeaBreeze Regional Recreation Center, 2864 Buena Vista Boulevard, The Villages, FL. **The Board of Supervisors welcome interested applicants to include a resume with their experience as an attachment to the application** Vial of Life Project Dear Citizens of the City of Wildwood: I would like to introduce you to a program that the Wildwood Police Department has available to the Citizens of Wildwood. The “VIAL OF LIFE” is a program designed to provide needed information to the emergency personnel in the situation where you are unable to do so. The information provided by the “VIAL” will include medical history, medications, dosage, doctor’s name, insurance provider (optional) emergency contact numbers, hospital preference, and other information. The container or “VIAL” will be located in the REFRIGERATOR within your house. This location is selected for several reasons. It is a common appliance in homes and the contents of a refrigerator remains undamaged during a fire. Law enforcement, fire departments and emergency personnel have been trained to look for the “VIAL OF LIFE” in your refrigerator. Please take these Form(s) and complete one for each member in your household. Try to provide as much detailed information as possible on the medical history and medications. Use the back of the form if extra space is needed. Place the forms in the Vial and place it on the TOP SHELF of your refrigerator. Place one of the BLUE decals on your refrigerator door and one near the front door area of your residence. Remember to update the information on your forms when your medications or health changes. If you have any questions or need extra VIALS, please contact the Wildwood Police Department at (352) 330-1355. Sincerely, Chief Randall Parmer Chief of Police, Wildwood Police Department 3939 E County Rd 462 Wildwood, FL 34785 Architectural Review Committee Alternate Member – District 5 Architectural Review Committee Alternate Member – District 5 Village Community Development District No. 5 (District 5) is seeking an alternate member to serve on the Architectural Review Committee. The applicant must be a full-time resident of District 5 and have lived in The Villages for at least one year. Candidates are recommended to have education and/or experience in any of the following areas: architecture, ability to read site plans, residential/commercial construction, building management, deed restricted communities, landscaping, county code enforcement, etc; however, this is not required. The Committee meets weekly, on Wednesdays, for approximately 4 hours (8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.). The required attendance for the alternate member is to attend an Architectural Review Committee meeting each week for four (4) weeks and then monthly thereafter. If you are interested in becoming an alternate member on the Architectural Review Committee, click on the header of this announcement to complete the application and return it to the Community Standards Department, 984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, Florida no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 26, 2021. Section 112.3145(7)(g), Florida Statutes requires that Architectural Review Committee members must complete and submit a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) at the time they are appointed to the Architectural Review Committee. 2021 Holiday Decoration Policy 2021 Holiday Decoration Policy The District Boards adopted an updated Holiday Decoration Policy to allow Gate Houses and Village / Villa entry sign walls to be decorated by resident groups. This excludes postal stations. Prior to installation, residents must submit a design to District Property Management at 1026 Canal Street, The Villages or email PropertyManagement@districtgov.org and sign the Activity Release of Liability. Please click on the header of this announcement for the 2021 Holiday Decoration Policy and the Activity Release of Liability. You may also contact District Property Management at (352) 753-4022 for additional information. Architectural Review Committee Alternate Member – District 1 Architectural Review Committee Alternate Member – District 1 Village Community Development District No. 1 (District 1) is seeking an alternate member to serve on the Architectural Review Committee. The applicant must be a full- time resident of District 1 and have lived in The Villages for at least one year. Candidates are recommended to have education and/or experience in any of the following areas: architecture, ability to read site plans, residential/commercial construction, building management, deed restricted communities, landscaping, county code enforcement, etc; however, this is not required. The Committee meets weekly, on Wednesdays, for approximately 3 hours (8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.). For a copy of the application, please click on the header of this announcement. The required attendance for the alternate member is to attend an Architectural Review Committee meeting each week for four (4) weeks and then monthly thereafter. If you are interested in becoming an alternate member on the Architectural Review Committee, complete the attached application and return it to the Community Standards Department, 984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, Florida. Section 112.3145(7)(g), Florida Statutes requires that Architectural Review Committee members must complete and submit a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) at the time they are appointed to the Architectural Review Committee CDD Orientation - Holiday Schedule This valuable program is typically held on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM at the District office located at 984 Old Mill Run in Lake Sumter Landing. Due to the upcoming holidays, the CDD Orientation schedule for the remainder of 2021 has been adjusted accordingly. There are two remaining CDD Orientation classes for this calendar year, and the dates for each are listed below: Thursday, November 18, 2021 Thursday, December 9, 2021 January 2022 will begin the normal CDD Orientation schedule of the second and fourth Thursday of every month. For additional information, please contact the District Customer Service Center at 352-753-4508. Architectural Review Committee Alternate Member - District 8 Architectural Review Committee Alternate Member - District 8 Village Community Development District No. 8 (District 8) is seeking an alternate member to serve on the Architectural Review Committee. The applicant must be a full time resident of District 8 and have lived in The Villages for at least one year. Candidates are recommended to have education and/or experience in any of the following areas: architecture, ability to read site plans, residential/commercial construction, building management, deed restricted communities, landscaping, county code enforcement, etc; however, this is not required. The Committee meets weekly, on Wednesdays, for approximately 3 hours (8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.). The required attendance for the alternate member is to attend an Architectural Review Committee meeting each week for four (4) weeks and then monthly thereafter. If you are interested in becoming an alternate member on the Architectural Review Committee, complete the attached application and return it to the Community Standards Department, 984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, Florida. For a copy of the application, please click on the header of this announcement. Section 112.3145(7)(g), Florida Statutes requires that Architectural Review Committee members must complete and submit a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) at the time they are appointed to the Architectural Review Committee. Architectural Review Committee Alternate Member - District 7 Architectural Review Committee Alternate Member - District 7 Village Community Development District No. 7 (District 7) is seeking an alternate representative on the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). The alternate applicant must be a full time resident of District No. 7, lived in The Villages for at least one year and attended a minimum of one (1) Architectural Review Committee meeting. Candidates are recommended to have education and/or experience in any of the following areas: architecture, ability to read site plans, residential/commercial construction, building management, deed restricted communities, landscaping, county code enforcement, etc; however, this is not required. This requires attendance at the ARC meeting every week for the first four (4) weeks and once every month thereafter. The Committee meets weekly, on Wednesdays, for approximately 3 hours (8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.). If you are interested in becoming an alternate volunteer representative for District No. 7, applications are available on the link below. Please complete the application and return it to the Community Standards Department, 984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, Florida. For information about the position, contact the Community Standards Department at 751-3912. For a copy of the application, please click on the header of this announcement. Section 112.3145(7)(g), Florida Statutes requires that Architectural Review Committee members must complete and submit a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) at the time they are appointed to the Architectural Review Committee. Architectural Review Committee Alternate Member - District 6 Architectural Review Committee Alternate Member - District 6 Village Community Development District No. 6 (District 6) is seeking an alternate member to serve on the Architectural Review Committee. The applicant must be a full time resident of District 6 and have lived in The Villages for at least one year. Candidates are recommended to have education and/or experience in any of the following areas: architecture, ability to read site plans, residential/commercial construction, building management, deed restricted communities, landscaping, county code enforcement, etc; however, this is not required. The Committee meets weekly, on Wednesdays, for approximately 3 hours (8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.). For a copy of the application, please click on the header of this announcement. The required attendance for the alternate member is to attend an Architectural Review Committee meeting each week for four (4) weeks and then monthly thereafter. If you are interested in becoming an alternate member on the Architectural Review Committee, complete the attached application and return it to the Community Standards Department, 984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, Florida.Section 112.3145(7)(g), Florida Statutes requires that Architectural Review Committee members must complete and submit a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) at the time they are appointed to the Architectural Review Committee. KEEPING SCORE - BALANCED SCORECARD KEEPING SCORE - BALANCED SCORECARD The District Team continues on our mission to maintain The Villages and Districts’ Core Values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Hard Work, and Innovation & Creativity while embracing enhancements and cost-saving measures to sustain what The Villages created for today, as well as tomorrow. The District Management Achievement Memos from 2019/2020 and from 2020/2021 are attached below and contain a breakdown of facts and figures, provide numerous accomplishments, cost-saving measures, enhancements, and various projects that have been implemented over the last three years. In addition, there have been several organizational changes to provide more efficient operations. As with many things throughout the community, the dedication to a balanced budget that delivers consistency, transparency, and cost-effectiveness is paramount. To view the current District Management Achievement Memo for October 5th, 2021, please click on the header of this announcement. District Achievements Memo 2019/2020 District Achievements Memo 2020/2021 Information Pertaining to Public Records Requests Please be advised that the statutory obligation of the Custodian of Public Records is to provide access to, or copies of, public records in a reasonable period of time, under reasonable conditions, and under supervision by the Custodian or the Custodian's designee. However, Florida Statutes do not require the Custodian of Public Records to provide information about the records produced or to create new records in response to a request. Please also be advised, that given the current situation related to COVID-19, should a mandate occur that impacts staffing or access to the District’s office, there may be a delay in the District’s response. The District is happy to comply with any requests, and if there is anything else we may help you with, please feel free to contact the District’s Custodian of Public Records: Jennifer Farlow, District Clerk Jennifer.Farlow@DistrictGov.org Sumter County Mosquito-Borne Illness Awareness Sumter County Mosquito-Borne Illness Awareness The Sumter County Health Department (Sumter CHD) has been notified of an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity in sentinel chicken flocks in Sumter County. For more information provided by Sumter County, click the header of this announcement. Emergency Management Emergency management and services related to preparation for severe weather, floods, hurricanes and other disaster response activities fall under the purview of the county in which you live. If you have questions on severe weather or other emergency management issues in your area, please contact the appropriate county below. Lake, Marion and Sumter Counties also have programs designed to notify their residents of weather incidents, hazardous conditions and other important information. To sign up for the notifications in your county, please visit the links below or contact the county in which you live for additional information. Lake County - Emergency Management: (352) 343-9420 or visit www.lakecountyfl.gov/offices/emergency_management or http://alertlake.com/ Marion County - Emergency Management: (352) 369-8100 or visit http://www.marionso.com/emergency-management and www.alertmarion.com Sumter County—Emergency Management: (352) 689-4400 or visit http://sumtercountyfl.gov/718/Emergency-Management and https://member.everbridge.net/453003085614874/login State & Federal Severe Weather Information – Local weather: http://www.weather.gov Tropical weather: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov State Emergency Management: www.floridadisaster.org 2021 The Villages Protected Species Wildlife Guide 2021 The Villages Protected Species Wildlife Guide Breedlove, Dennis & Associates, Inc. (BDA) compiled a list of animals to identify protected wildlife species in The Villages. To view the 2021 The Villages Protected Species Wildlife Guide, please click on the header of this announcement. Water Retention Areas Did you know that many of the water retention areas in our community are connected through various inlets and pipes? In addition to storm water, everything that enters the storm water pipes can end up in the water retention areas throughout our community. This includes trash, leaves, fertilizer, soap from washing vehicles, animal droppings and more. Please help us ensure the health and continued maintenance of the water retention basins throughout The Villages by not placing ANYTHING in any of the storm water drains. Our National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit does not allow dumping into these storm drain systems. For additional information on storm water management in our community, please visit www.DistrictGov.org. If you notice any dumping into these systems, please contact the District Customer Service Center at (352) 753-4508. Update Your Contact Information Update Your Contact Information We strive to ensure that we have the most up-to-date contact information and emergency contact information for each resident of The Villages. If you would like to UPDATE your contact information or the emergency contact information listed for your property, please click on the header of this announcement and print out the attached form. You can return the completed form to the District Customer Service Center at 984 Old Mill Run in downtown Lake Sumter Landing. You can also place it in the utility / amenity / District correspondence box located at each postal facility without adding postage. If you prefer to call us with your changes, please call (352) 753-4508 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To email us your updates, please contact us at customerservice@districtgov.org. If you have any questions or would like to know what information we currently have listed for your home, please call (352) 753-4508. E-Billing E-Billing E-Billing is now available for your monthly water, sewer, trash and amenity bill! By signing up for E-Bill, we will no longer send you a monthly paper statement. All of the information pertaining to your monthly bill will be emailed to the email address you provide. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at utilities@districtgov.org. You may also call Finance Customer Service at (352) 750-0000. For additional information, please click on the header of this announcement. Morse Island Shoreline Stabilization Morse Island Shoreline Stabilization On January 11, 2021, the Individual Project Order Number 3 and associated Task Order KHIPO-3 submitted by Kimley-Horn & Associates for the Morse Island Shoreline Stabilization was approved by the Project Wide Advisory Committee. Please click the header of this announcement for more information. Under a prior IPO, the District retained Kimley-Horn to prepare design recommendations, permit plans and applications for repair procedures for the shoreline stabilization. Those recommendations are contained in the Kimley-Horn report titled "Morse Boulevard Lake Sumter Slope Stability Analysis", dated July 11, 2016. Subsequent to that assignment, in 2019 Kimley-Horn prepared a design update to consider a new stabilization option, as described below. The District endorsed that option (generally known as the "Geotextile Option"). Under this Agreement, Kimley-Horn will update the prior design plans and permits, update regulatory permits as necessary, and assist with bidding and construction phase support services including Construction Plans and Permitting - Kimley-Horn will update the previously prepared construction plans, which considered a different stabilization option. The previous plans were completed to "Permit Set" status. Further development of the plans is needed for bidding and construction. Bidding and Construction Phase Services - Kimley-Horn will provide bidding and construction phase support for the Project. Morse Boulevard Lake Sumter Island Slope Stability Analysis Morse Boulevard Lake Sumter Island Slope Stability Analysis On Monday, August 1, 2016 the Project Wide Advisory Committee (PWAC) held a meeting that included a presentation and review of a Slope Stability Analysis performed by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (KHA) for the Lake Sumter island embankment on Morse Boulevard. The goal and objective of the analysis was to hault and prevent further erosion along the perimeter of the embankment during average conditions, and offer engineered options that were aesthetically pleasing that require minimal maintenance. The analysis did not include the Morse Boulevard bridge over Lake Sumter, and there is no evidence of issues with the structure. The review included work performed by a sub-contracted geo-technical engineering firm who conducted extensive soil borings to thoroughly evaluate the slope of the island based on previous sloughing that occurred. Their findings concluded that the existing slope exceeded the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) minimum factor of safety for permanent slopes. In conjunction with the information received from the geo-technical engineer, KHA further evaluated water depth, wind speed/direction, and wave height to conclude that erosion was occurring as a result of repetitive wave action during average weather conditions. KHA Engineers in attendance at the meeting presented three options to the PWAC to mitigate further erosion on the island embankment: 1. Rock Revetment structure fill and plantings a. Highest construction cost ($1.47 Mil.); permanent solution with lowest anticipated maintenance. 2. Living shoreline with a toe protection breakwater structure a. High construction cost ($1 Mil.); ongoing maintenance required. 3. Placement of additional coarse sediment fill with native plantings a. Lowest construction cost ($520,000); highest recurring maintenance and least likely to address erosion as compared to option 1 and The PWAC had extensive discussions regarding the options and the desire for a long-term solution that required minimal ongoing maintenance. Based on the review and information provided, and audience input, the PWAC directed staff to work with KHA to develop information to proceed with a rock revetment, option 1. Additional information will be presented at a future meeting. The full Slope Stability Analysis is available by clicking the header of this announcement. Sharps Disposal Program The Sumter County Department of Health offers a sharps disposal program for residents of Sumter County. This program was designed as a community service to assist the residents of Sumter County with a safe and environmentally sound method for disposing of used needles or sharps. All sharps must be delivered in an approved sharps container. For additional information on this program or the cost of the containers, please contact or visit one of the following locations: The Villages: 8015 East C-466 (352) 689-4675 Wildwood: 104 Rutland Steet (352) 689-6520 Bushnell: 415 East Noble Avenue (352) 569-3102 For additional information, please visit the Sumter County Department of Health website or contact them at (352) 569-3131. What Happens When I Call 9-1-1 in The Villages? What Happens When I Call 9-1-1 in The Villages? It is very important that all residents are aware of what to do in an emergency. Please click on the header of this announcement to view information from The Villages Public Safety Department on what happens when you call 9-1-1 in The Villages. Information Provided by Sumter County Sheriff's Office Information Provided by Sumter County Sheriff's Office Please click on the header of this announcement to learn about tips to secure your home and what to do if you find your house has been burglarized. This information is being provided to you by the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. Wildlife Information Wildlife Information Please help the wildlife by keeping them wild! Feeding wildlife can do more harm than good for both people and wildlife. Wildlife can adapt to living on golf courses and neighborhoods when its natural habitat is developed. Feeding wildlife may cause them to become dependent on handouts and lose their natural fear of people, causing injury to people on rare occasions. Please click on the header of this announcement for additional information. Golf Course Safety For each golfer’s safety from snakes and alligators, ball-hawking on the golf courses is prohibited. Due to the steepness of the water basin banks, we ask that you stay on the golf course side margin of the red or yellow hazard stakes. We encourage each golfer to put safety first as it would be very easy to slip and fall due to the current low water level. Parking in Unauthorized Areas Community Watch and local law enforcement officials have teamed up in a safety initiative to prevent golf carts and other vehicles from driving and parking on our sidewalks and other unauthorized areas. Not only is it in violation of District Rules, but driving and parking on the sidewalks is also extremely dangerous for our residents and guests enjoying a casual stroll through the community. Have you noticed the traffic cones that have been placed along our sidewalks at handicapped access points on the squares? The cones were placed there originally to discourage vehicles from parking on our sidewalks. In the first phase of our initiative, Community Watch began removing the existing traffic cones. Community Watch is now placing red and black “WARNING” signs on vehicles parked in unauthorized areas. The warnings reference District Rules and are designed to educate vehicle operators of their parking infractions. Community Watch partnered with law enforcement in the second phase of the initiative to attempt to identify and notify owners of vehicles parked in violation of the District Rules. Owners are given the opportunity to move their vehicles. As a last resort, drivers of vehicles repeatedly parked in violation of the District Rules may be prohibited access to any District property. We hope this action is not required, but the safety of our residents and guests must be assured.Please be aware that there are also areas in The Villages in which there is only pedestrian and golf cart access. The Mulberry Dog Park is only accessible by pedestrians and golf carts. If you would like to drive your vehicle, please visit the Paradise Dog Park or the Brinson-Perry Dog Park. Please assist us in making our sidewalks safe for our residents and guests. Sumter County Roundabout Brochure The Sumter County Board of County Commissioners in cooperation with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has developed an educational guide to navigating roundabouts in Sumter County. At the request of Sumter County officials, the District is providing this brochure for your information. If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact the Sumter County Public Works Department at 352-793-0240. Meeting Calendar December 2021 2022 December 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 (1) 4 5 6 7 8 (2) 9 (4) 10 (4) 11 12 13 (3) 14 15 16 (5) 17 (2) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Community Corner Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. Public Records Custodian Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Most written communications to or from State and Local Officials regarding State or Local business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Please forward requests to: Jennifer Farlow, District Clerk 984 Old Mill Run The Villages, Florida 32162 jennifer.farlow@districtgov.org Phone No. (352) 751-3939 Fax No. (352) 753-6430 Please Note Florida law prohibits the Board of Supervisors from communicating with residents about Deed Compliance or Architectural Review issues/cases. Please contact the Community Standards Department directly at deedcompliance@districtgov.org to report any concerns you might have. © Copyright Village Community Development Districts Home | Your District | Departments | Contact Us | Useful Links | FAQ | Accessibility | Webmail