BLUEWATERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY REGULAR BOARD MEETING APRIL 8, 2024
6:15 P.M.

Special District Services, Inc. 8785 SW 165th Avenue, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33193
www.bluewaterscdd.org 786.303.3661 Telephone 877.SDS.4922 Toll Free 561.630.4923 Facsimile

AGENDA
BLUEWATERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Somerset Academy Silver Palms-Cafeteria Room 23255 S.W. 115th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33032
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
April 8, 2024
6:15 p.m.

Call to Order
Proof of Publication…	Page 1
Establish Quorum
Additions or Deletions to Agenda
Comments from the Public for Items Not on the Agenda
Approval of Minutes
November 13, 2023 Special Board Meeting	Page 2
Old Business
Update Regarding Traffic Signal Request – SW 242nd Street & SW 112th Avenue
Update Regarding Bus Shelter
Update Regarding Repaving of Streets
New Business
Consider Resolution No. 2024-01 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Proposed Budget	Page 7
Consider Resolution No. 2024-02 - Adopting an Electronic Signature Policy…	Page 14
Administrative & Operational Matters
Ethics Training Memo – SDS, Inc	Page 17
Discussion Regarding General Election Qualifying Period (Seat #3 & #4): Noon, Monday, June 10, 2024 through Noon, Friday, June 14, 2024
Board Member & Staff Closing Comments
Adjourn

MIAMI-DADE

STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE:

Before lhe undersigned authority personally appeared GUILLERMO GARCIA, who on oath says that he or she is the DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, Legal Notices of the Miami Daily Business Review f/k/a Miami Review, of Miami-Dade County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a Legal Advertisement of Notice in the matter of

BLUEWATERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE

in the XXXX Court,
was published in a newspaper by print in the issues of Miami Daily Business Review f/k/a Miami Review on

09/29/2023

Affiant further says that the newspaper complies with all legal requirements for publication in chapter 50, Florida Statutes.

S	me

29  day of SEPTEMBER, AD. 2023

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GUILLERMO GARCIA personally known to me

BLUEWATERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 2023

CALL TO ORDER

District Manager Armando Silva called the November 13, 2023, Regular Board Meeting of the Bluewaters Community Development District (the “District”) to order at 6:16 p.m. at the Somerset Academy Silver Palms Cafeteria Room.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Mr. Silva presented proof of publication that notice of the Regular Board Meeting had been published in the Miami Daily Business Review on November 2, 2023, as legally required.

ESTABLISH A QUORUM

Mr. Silva determined that the attendance of Chairperson Rodney Mejia, Vice Chairperson Lorna Burnett and Supervisor Lazaro Mederos constituted a quorum and it was in order to proceed with the meeting.

Staff in attendance included: District Manager Armando Silva of Special District Services, Inc.; and District Counsel Gregory George of Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey, P.A.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 12, 2023, Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing
Mr. Silva presented the minutes of the June 12, 2023, Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing and asked if there were any corrections and/or revisions. There being no changes, a motion was made by Mr. Mejia, seconded by Mr. Mederos and passed unanimously approving the minutes of the June 12, 2023, Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing, as presented.

OLD BUSINESS
Update Regarding Traffic Signal Request – SW 242nd Street & SW 112th Avenue

Mr. Silva shared the following e-mail from FDOT regarding the traffic study being conducted on the intersection of SW 242nd Street & SW 112th Avenue:

Florida Department of Transportation District 6 Traffic Operations Office 1000 NW 111th Avenue, Room 6206A

Miami, Florida 33172-5800
Telephone (305) 470-5335
September 12nd, 2023 Mr. Pablo Jerez
Email: pjerez@sdsinc.org

SUBJECT: Section 87015, SR 989 / SW 112th Avenue / Allapattah Drive at SW 242nd Street. Request for a traffic signal installation. CTP 2022-07-0003
Good morning, Mr. Jerez,
This is in response to your request for a traffic signal installation along the subject intersection of SW 112th Avenue / Allapattah Drive at SW 242nd Street. The Department completed a signal warrant analysis study at this location which included field observations, turning movement counts, vehicular approach counts, review of crash data, vehicular delays, and engineering judgement. Based on the results of the study, it was recommended to install a traffic signal. Our office will present the study report and its findings to the department’s scoping committee for funding, design, and construction approval through the work program for implementation.
The Department appreciates the time you have taken in bringing this matter to our attention and remains committed to addressing the community’s traffic and highway safety needs. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at (305) 470-5188 or via e-mail at Ronald.Pierre- Louis@dot.state.fl.us
Best regards,

Ronald Pierre-Louis
Florida Department of Transportation District 6 Traffic Operations
Adam Leigh Cann Building
1000 NW 111 Ave, Room 6202A
Miami, Florida 33172
Phone: (305) 470-5188

Email: Ronald.Pierre-Louis@dot.state.fl.us
Put it Down , Don’t text and drive

Update Regarding Installation of Electrical Outlets and Holiday Lighting

Mr. Silva advised that the electrical outlet project had been finalized as of about a month ago. He then asked the Board if they would like to consider installing holiday lighting on the royal palms this year since that was the main purpose for the installation of the electrical outlets. A discussion ensued after which:

A motion was made by Mr. Mejia, seconded by Ms. Burnett and unanimously passed approving an amount not to exceed $12,000 for the installation of holiday lighting along SW 242nd Street.

Discussion Regarding Trimming of Trees

Mr. Silva advised that District Field Ops Manager, Pablo Jerez, had identified fifteen (15) mahogany trees throughout the District that were obstructing the illumination of certain street light poles. A discussion ensued after which:

A motion was made by Ms. Burnett, seconded by Mr. Mejia and unanimously passed approving the proposal from Trimscape in the amount of $1,000 for the trimming of the aforementioned trees.

Discussion Regarding Raised Sidewalk Repairs

Mr. Silva advised that District staff had reached out to Miami-Dade County (“County”) regarding the status of the repairs of the raised sidewalks but they have not yet received a response. He also stated that he would provide the Board Members with the Service Report Number for each raised sidewalk location so that each Board Member could also reach out to the County to speed up the repair process.

Discussion Regarding Bus Shelter

Mr. Silva advised that District staff had reached out to Miami-Dade County (“County”) regarding the status of the bus shelter along SW 112th Avenue and SW 242nd Street but they have not yet received a response.

NEW BUSINESS
Consider Resolution No. 2023-05 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Amended Budget

Mr. Silva presented Resolution No. 2023-05, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE BLUEWATERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED FINAL FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 BUDGET (“AMENDED BUDGET”), PURSUANT TO CHAPTER
189, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Mr. Silva read the title into the record and provided an explanation for the document. He indicated that there was an operating fund balance of approximately $451,841 at the end of the fiscal year. A discussion ensued after which:

A motion was made by Mr. Mejia, seconded by Mr. Mederos and unanimously passed adopting Resolution No. 2023-05, as presented, thereby setting the amended/revised budget for the 2022/2023 fiscal year.

Discussion Regarding Repaving of Streets

Mr. Silva stated that District Field Ops Staff would reach out to the County regarding the timeline for repaving of the streets within the District. He reminded the Board that the District only maintains the streets within the townhome section of the District.

Consider Engineering Agreement – Alvarez Engineers

Mr. George presented an Engineering Agreement. He explained that the District Engineer, Alvarez Engineers, had requested that the Board consider updating the hourly billing rates for engineering personnel. Ms. Silva advised that the District’s budget includes sufficient funds for the engineering budget line and that the increase in billing rates would not affect the District’s budget. As per Alvarez Engineers, the billing rates will be reviewed again after a period of five (5) years. A discussion ensued, after which:

A motion was made Ms. Burnett, seconded by Mr. Mejia and unanimously passed accepting the Engineering Agreement and updating the billing rates proposed by Alvarez Engineers.

Discussion Regarding Required Ethics Training

Mr. George explained, effective January 1, 2024, elected officers, such as the District Board Supervisors, would be required to complete four (4) hours of ethics training annually. He further explained that this requirement was noted on Page 1 of Form 1 - Statement of Financial Interests, which is completed annually by Board Supervisors. Mr. George recommended that this training requirement be completed by July 1 annually, so that the supervisor or officer can verify compliance with the required training on his or her Form 1. Additionally, if supervisors or officers assume office on or before March 31st, they must complete the ethics training by December 31st of the year the term begins; however, if the term starts after March 31st, the supervisor or officer is not required to complete the required ethics training until December 31st of the following year.

Memo 2023 Legislative Update

Mr. George presented the Board Members with a memorandum that summarized the legislative acts that had become law during the most recent legislative sessions.
ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATIONAL MATTERS
There were no Administrative & Operational Matters at this time.
BOARD MEMBER & STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
Mr. Silva stated that unless an emergency were to arise, the Board/District would not be required to meet again until March 2024.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Mr. Mejia, seconded by Ms. Burnett and unanimously passed adjourning the Regular Board Meeting at 7:01 p.m.

	
Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chairperson/Vice Chairperson

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE BLUEWATERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPROVING A PROPOSED BUDGET AND NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Bluewaters Community Development District (the “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 2024/2025 has been prepared and considered by the Board.

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

Section 1.  The Proposed Budget including the Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is approved and adopted.

Section 2.  A Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for June 10, 2024 at 6:15 p.m. in the Somerset Academy Silver Palms, Cafeteria Room located at 23255 SW 115th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33032, for the purpose of receiving public comments on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget.

PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 8th day of April, 2024.

ATTEST:	BLUEWATERS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

By:			By:		 Secretary/Assistant Secretary			Chairperson/Vice Chairperson

Bluewaters Community Development District

Proposed Budget For Fiscal Year 2024/2025
October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

CONTENTS

PROPOSED BUDGET

II	DETAILED PROPOSED BUDGET

Ill	DETAILED PROPOSED DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET

IV	ASSESSMENT COMPARISON

PROPOSED BUDGET
BLUEWATERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
OCTOBER 1, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
BUDGET	
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS	91,506	
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS	106,968	
DEBT ASSESSMENTS	419,947	
OTHER REVENUES	0	
INTEREST INCOME	960	
TOTAL REVENUES	$	619,381	
		
EXPENDITURES		
MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES		
AQUATIC MAINTENANCE	6,000	
ANNUAL LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION MAINT. SERVICES	58,000	
LANDSCAPING UPKEEP	15,000	
FPL - IRRIGATION	1,000	
IRRIGATION SYSTEM UPKEEP	5,000	
COMMUNITY JANITORIAL SERVICES	18,000	
PARKING ENFORCEMENT & TOWING EXPENSES	7,500	
FIELD OPERATIONS	2,520	
ENGINEERING/INSPECTIONS/OTHER	2,000	
STORM DRAIN CLEANING - TOWNHOMES	15,000	
MAINTENANCE CONTINGENCY	11,000	
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES	$	141,020	
		
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES		
SUPERVISOR FEES	2,000	
PAYROLL TAXES (EMPLOYER)	153	
MANAGEMENT	33,348	
SECRETARIAL	4,200	
LEGAL	11,500	
LEGAL/OTHER	2,400	
ASSESSMENT ROLL	6,000	
AUDIT FEES	4,000	
ARBITRAGE REBATE FEE	650	
INSURANCE	9,000	
LEGAL ADVERTISING	2,000	
MISCELLANEOUS	2,700	
POSTAGE	425	
OFFICE SUPPLIES	575	
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS	175	
TRUSTEE FEES	4,500	
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE FEE	350	
WEBSITE MANAGEMENT	2,000	
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTINGENCY	1,000	
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES	$	86,976	
		
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	227,996	
		
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	391,385	
		
BOND PAYMENTS	(394,750)	
		
BALANCE	$	(3,365)	
		
COUNTY APPRAISER & TAX COLLECTOR FEE	(12,368)	
DISCOUNTS FOR EARLY PAYMENTS	(24,737)	
		
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(40,470)	
		
CARRYOVER FROM PRIOR YEAR	40,470	
		
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	

DETAILED PROPOSED BUDGET
BLUEWATERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
OCTOBER 1, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023
ACTUAL	
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
BUDGET	
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
BUDGET	

COMMENTS	
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS	74,231	88,916	91,506	Expenditures Less lnterest/.94	
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS	125,022	109,574	106,968	Expenditures Less Carryover/.94	
DEBT ASSESSMENTS	419,949	419,947	419,947	Bond Payments/.94	
OTHER REVENUES	0	0	0		
INTEREST INCOME	19,567	480	960	Interest Projected At $80 Per Month	
TOTAL REVENUES	$	638,769	$	618,917	$	619,381		
					
EXPENDITURES					
MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES					
AQUATIC MAINTENANCE	5,212	6,000	6,000	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
ANNUAL LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION MAINT. SERVICES	55,760	58,000	58,000	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
LANDSCAPING UPKEEP	25,828	15,000	15,000	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
FPL - IRRIGATION	1,095	1,000	1,000	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
IRRIGATION SYSTEM UPKEEP	0	5,000	5,000	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
COMMUNITY JANITORIAL SERVICES	17,316	18,000	18,000	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
PARKING ENFORCEMENT & TOWING EXPENSES	7,200	7,500	7,500	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
FIELD OPERATIONS	2,520	2,520	2,520	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
ENGINEERING/INSPECTIONS/OTHER	1,120	2,000	2,000	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
STORM DRAIN CLEANING - TOWNHOMES	0	15,000	15,000	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
MAINTENANCE CONTINGENCY	49,955	11,000	11,000	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES	$	166,006	$	141,020	$	141,020		
					
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES					
SUPERVISOR FEES	1,385	2,000	2,000	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
PAYROLL TAXES (EMPLOYER)	115	153	153	Supervisor Fees • 7.65%	
MANAGEMENT	31,452	32,388	33,348	CPI Adjustment (Capped At 3%)	
SECRETARIAL	4,200	4,200	4,200	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
LEGAL	6,776	11,500	11,500	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
LEGAUOTHER	0	2,400	2,400	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
ASSESSMENT ROLL	6,000	6,000	6,000	As Per Contract	
AUDIT FEES	3,800	3,900	4,000	$100 Increase From 2023/2024 Budget	
ARBITRAGE REBATE FEE	650	650	650	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
INSURANCE	7,778	8,300	9,000	Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Expenditure Was $8,362	
LEGAL ADVERTISING	280	675	2,000	Costs Will Increase Due To Closing Of The Miami Business Review	
MISCELLANEOUS	1,909	2,820	2,700	$120 Decrease From 2023/2024 Budget	
POSTAGE	148	450	425	$25 Decrease From 2023/2024 Budget	
OFFICE SUPPLIES	222	600	575	$25 Decrease From 2023/2024 Budget	
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS	175	175	175	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
TRUSTEE FEES	4,500	4,500	4,500	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE FEE	350	350	350	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
WEBSITE MANAGEMENT	2,000	2,000	2,000	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTINGENCY	0	1,000	1,000	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES	$	71,740	$	84,061	$	86,976		
					
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	237,746	$	225,081	$	227,996		
					
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	401,023	$	393,836	$	391,385		
					
BOND PAYMENTS	(399,895)	(394,750)	(394,750)	2025 P & I Payments Less Interest	
					
BALANCE	$	1,128	$	(914)	$	(3,365)		
					
COUNTY APPRAISER & TAX COLLECTOR FEE	(5,952)	(12,368)	(12,368)	Two Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
DISCOUNTS FOR EARLY PAYMENTS	(23,586)	(24,738)	(24,737)	Four Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
					
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(28,410)	$	(38,020)	$	(40,470)		
					
CARRYOVER FROM PRIOR YEAR	0	38,020	40,470	Carryover From Prior Year	
					
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(28,410)	$	$		

DETAILED PROPOSED DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET
BLUEWATERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
OCTOBER 1, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR

2022/2023

ACTUAL	
FISCAL YEAR

2023/2024

BUDGET	
FISCAL YEAR

2024/2025

BUDGET	

COMMENTS	

Interest Income	
20,812	
100	
500	
Projected Interest For 2024/2025	

NAV Tax Collection	
399,895	
394,750	
394,750	
Maximum Debt Service Collection	

Total Revenues	
$	420,707	
$	394,850	
$	395,250		

EXPENDITURES					

Principal Payments	
225,000	
235,000	
235,000	
Principal Payment Due In 2025	

Interest Payments	
112,455	
100,045	
92,055	
Interest Payments Due In 2025	

Mandatory Principal Redemption	
45,000	
59,805	
68,195	
Mandatory Principal Redemption	

Total Expenditures	
$	382,455	
$	394,850	
$	395,250		

Excess/ (Shortfall)	
$	38,252	
$	-	
$		

Note: On 11/1/24 Interest Rate may increase by as much as 5%.
If Interest Rate increases by that amount - 24/25 Interest could be approximately $230,000, which would be an increase of approximately $138,000. There are enough funds in the Revenue Account to cover the increase without increasing assessments.

Series 2014 Bond Refunding Information

Original Par Amount = Interest Rate =
Issue Date= Maturity Date =

$5,220,000 3.4%-8.4%
August 2014
May 2035

Annual Principal Payments Due = Annual Interest Payments Due =

May 1st
May 1st & November 1st

Par Amount As Of 1-1-2024 =	$3,015,000

Bluewaters Community Development District Assessment Comparison

Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	
2021/2022	2022/2023	2023/2024	2024/2025	
Assessment	Assessment	Assessment	Projected Assessment	
Before Discount*	Before Discount*	Before Discount*	Before Discount*	

Administrative	
$	166.87		
$	154.41		
$	186.80		
$	192.25	
Maintenance	$	250.36		$	262.65		$	230.20		$	224.73	
Debt	$	884.10		$	884.10		$	884.10		$	884.10	
Total	$	1,301.33		$	1,301.16		$	1,301.10		$	1,301.08	

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

Community Information: Total Units Prepayments
Billed for Debt

476
1
475

3/31/2024 2:58 PM	IV

RESOLUTION 2024-02

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE BLUEWATERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ESTABLISHING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE POLICY, PROVIDING DISTRICT MANAGER WITH AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR APPROVAL OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTROL PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE, INTEGRITY, AND SECURITY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 688, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Bluewaters Community Development District (the “District”), is a local unit of special-purpose government organized and existing in accordance with the Uniform Community Development District Act of 1980, Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, as amended (the “Act”), created by Ordinance No. 04-73 of the Board of County Commissioners of Miami Dade County, Florida, Florida enacted on April 23, 2004; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the District regularly directs the District Manager of the District to execute and accept certain documents on behalf of the District and it is customary for certain documents to be transmitted via electronic means endorsed with electronic signatures; and

WHEREAS, consistent with Chapter 688, Florida Statutes, the District is responsible for adopting and implementing control processes and procedures to ensure adequate integrity, security, confidentiality, and auditability of business transactions conducted using electronic commerce; and

WHEREAS, the District Board of Supervisors finds that it is in the best interest of the District to enact a policy pertaining to the use and receipt of electronic signatures.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE BLUEWATERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:

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

Section 2. The Board of Supervisors of the Bluewaters Community Development District hereby establishes and adopts the “Electronic Signature Policy,” as follows:

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ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE POLICY

PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to establish and identify the criteria and requirements for the use and validation of electronic signatures on documents on behalf of and for District business in accordance with Chapter 688, Florida Statutes, “Electronic Signature Act”.

DEFINITIONS:

Electronic means technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic or similar capabilities.

Electronic record means a record created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored by electronic means.

Electronic signature means any letters, characters, or symbols, manifested by electronic or similar means, or logically associated with a record and that is executed or adopted with the intent to sign the record.

Electronic transaction means a transaction that is conducted or performed, in whole or in part, by electronic means or electronic records.

Record means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and that is retrievable in perceivable form.

POLICY: This policy applies to any Electronic transaction that is a replacement for or complement to handwritten signatures on any record of or for the District, including, but not limited to, contracts, agreements, official minutes, bids, proposals and resolutions. Any Electronic record or Electronic signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because the record or signature is in electronic form. This policy does not limit the District’s right or option to require original signatures or Records in a non-electronic format as the District deems necessary or as required by appliable policies, laws or regulations.

PROCEDURE: When a document containing an Electronic signature is signed, transmitted and received the following requirements must be met:
The Electronic signature must establish sender/user authenticity. The electronic signing of a document by an individual must be accompanied by documentation that shows that the signer is the individual signing the document and the individual that has the authority to bind the entity entering into an agreement or contract with the District.

If a document has been modified or changed, the prior Electronic signature is invalid and said document requires another Electronic signature or shall be signed by hand. This is to prevent any issue that a document has been changed after it is signed.

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The District Manager, or his or her designee, has the authority and responsibility for approval of any Electronic signature method utilized and shall be responsible for the implementation of control processes and procedures to ensure adequate integrity, security, confidentiality, and auditability of District business transactions conducted using electronic methods.

The Electronic signature shall include the entire name of the individual and shall be located on or near the signature block on the document being electronically signed.

The date of the Electronic signature must be captured, stored, and available for retrieval for the required retention period of the document executed.

The Electronic record must be transmitted to all parties in a format acceptable to the District Manager, or his or her designee.

Section 3.  The District Manager is hereby directed to take all actions necessary and consistent with the intent of this Resolution.

Section 4.  All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent of such conflict.

Section 5.   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 6.	The Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the District Board of Supervisors, this 8h day of April, 2024.

BLUEWATERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Secretary / Assistant Secretary	Chair / Vice Chair

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Ethics Training

Beginning in 2024, District Supervisors are required to complete four (4) hours of ethics training annually. Below are links to two training sessions that will, upon completion, satisfy the training requirement. Beginning with the 2024 Form 1, District Supervisors will be required to confirm that they have completed the training each year.

State Ethics Laws for Constitutional Officers & Elected Municipal Officers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8JktIMKzyI
Public Meetings and Public Records Law
https://www.myfloridalegal.com/sites/default/files/Full%2520audio%25 202018%5B2%5D.mp3

Both links can be found on SDS’ website, at www.sdsinc.org/links.

The Florida Association of Special Districts (FASD) also offers a training option through Florida State University’s Florida Institute of Government. If your special district is a member of FASD, the cost for this special district-specific ethics training is $49.00 for each district official.

If your special district is NOT a member of FASD, the cost for this special district-specific ethics training is $79.00 for each district official.
Information on the FASD course can be found at https://www.fasd.com/ethics-for- special-districts.

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