DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

Regular Board Meeting April 18, 2023
8:00 A.M.

Special District Services, Inc.
The Oaks Center 2501A Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

www.deltafarmswcd.org 561.630.4922 Telephone 877.SDS.4922 Toll Free 561.630.4923 Facsimile

AGENDA DELTA FARMS
WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
1708 21st Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
April 18, 2023
8:00 A.M.

Call to Order
Proof of Publication…	Page 1
Establish Quorum
Additions or Deletions to Agenda
Comments from the Public
Approval of Minutes
February 21, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Minutes…	Page 4
Reports
Treasurer’s Report…	Page 7
Adjustment to Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Amended Budget…	Page 13
Engineer
Status Report
Attorney
Chairman
Old Business
New Business
Consider Resolution No. 2023-01 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Proposed Budget…	Page 15
Consider Approval of Bluebird North-Construction Permit Application 2023-01…	Page 21
Update on the Status of the Loan from DFWCD to POA
Update on the SJRWMD Permit
Administrative Matters
Board Members Comments
Adjourn

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DELTA FARMS WATER CON­ TROL DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the Board of Supervisors (the "Board") of the Delta Farms Water Control District (the "District") will hold Regular Board Meetings (the "Meetin­ g" or "Meetings") at the offi­ ces of Carter Associates locat­ ed at 1708 21st Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 at 8:00
a.m. (**unless otherwise noted**) on the following dates:
**December 20, 2022**
February 21, 2023
April 18, 2023
June 20, 2023
August 15, 2023

**The December 20, 2022, An­ nual Landowners' Meeting will be held at the offices of Collins Brown Barkett, Char­ tered, located at 756 Beachland Boulevard, Vero Beach, Florida 32963 at 9:00
a.m. The Regular Board Meeting will immediately fol­ low the Annual Landowners' Meeting at the same location.**
The purpose of the meetings is to conduct any business coming before the Board. Meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provi­ sions of Florida law.	Copies of the Agendas for any of the meetings may be obtained from the District's website WW. w.deltafarmswcd.Q[.9. or by contacting the District Manag­ er at 772-345-5119 or by email at bs_a uma@sdsinc.org and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 prior to the date of the partic­ ular meeting. The Meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accord­ ance with the provisions of Florida law for special dis­ tricts. The Meetings may be continued to a date, time and place to be specified on the record at the Meeting.
From time to time a Supervi-
. sor may participate by tele­ phone; therefore, a speaker telephone may be present at the meeting location so that Supervisor may be fully in­ formed of the discussions tak­ ing place. Said meeting(s) may be continued as found neces­ sary to a time and place speci­ fied on the record.

If any person decides to ap­ peal any decision made with respect to any matter consid­ ered at these meetings, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such per­ son may need to insure that a verbatim record of the pro­ ceedings is made at his or her own expense and which re­ cord includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.

In accordance with the provi­ sions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person re­ quiring sp cial accommoda­ tions or an interpreter to par­ ticipate at any of these meet­ ings should contact the District Manager at 772-345- 5119 and/or toll free at 1-877-
737-4922  at  least  seven  (7)
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Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without ad­ vertised notice.
DELTA FARMS WATER CON­ TROL DISTRICT

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DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 2023

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Clayton Amestoy called the February 21, 2023, Regular Board Meeting of the Delta Farms Water Control District (the “District”) to order at 8:06 a.m. at the Offices of Carter Associates located at 1708 21st Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Mr. Sakuma presented proof of publication that notice of the Regular Board Meeting was published in the Indian River Press Journal on December 9, 2022, as part of the District’s Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Meeting Schedule, as required by law.

ESTABLISH QUORUM

Mr. Sakuma stated that the attendance of Supervisors Tim Dooley and Clayton Amestoy constituted a quorum and it was in order for the meeting to proceed.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA

Ms. Cynthia Colella asked for the Board to delete New Business #3 “Discussion Regarding Resolutions Recently Passed.”

Mr. Dooley asked for an addition under New Business: “Loan to the Property Owners’ Association.”

The agenda, as amended, was approved on a motion made by Mr. Dooley, seconded by Mr. Amestoy. The motion passed unanimously.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

None.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

December 20, 2022, Regular Board Meeting
The December 20, 2022, Regular Board Meeting minutes were approved, as presented, on a motion
made by Mr. Dooley, seconded by Mr. Amestoy. The motion passed unanimously.

REPORTS

Treasurer
Mr. Sakuma presented the financials provided in the Board package and discussed briefly with the Board his thoughts on the maintenance line item. District Engineer, Tyler Spencer, noted several engineering invoices may need to be reviewed and changed to “administrative” line items.

Engineer
Mr. Spencer provided an update on the aquatic treatments by Future Horizons and asked for guidance on continued use of a slightly more expensive chemical. After discussion, the consensus was to continue with the Diquat herbicide.

Mr. Spencer advised of further action related to the pending CUP renewal and changes to the potential allocations to the District. The Board directed the Engineer to advocate for a minimal reduction to the allocation, which will result in a 1.3 billion gallon allocation. After Board discussion, it was determined that the District should more information and analysis was necessary in order for the Board to make an informed decision about the renewal. Mr. Spencer requested that the Chairman be authorized to assist in the renewal, as well as allowing Carter Associates to act as Agent for the District. The Chairman was authorized to execute all necessary documents for the CUP renewal, and Carter Associates was authorized to act as the District Agent during the renewal process on a motion made by Mr. Dooley, seconded by Mr. Banack. The motion passed unanimously.

Attorney
There was no Attorney Report at this time.

Secretary
There was no Secretary Report at this time.

Chairman
There was no Chairman Report at this time.

OLD BUSINESS

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

NEW BUSINESS

Consider approval of Pump Station C – East Pump Repair Quote
The proposal from R&S Metalworks was approved on a motion made by Mr. Dooley, seconded by Mr. Amestoy. The motion passed unanimously.

Discussion Regarding FPL & Well Permit Application
Ms. Cynthia Colella, a pending permit applicant, advised the Board that FPL informed her the District Engineer had denied her permit request to utilize District right-of-way for FPL pole placement. Mr. Spencer noted that was not the case, and any use of District right-of-way was at the discretion of the Board, not the Engineer. After discussion, it was determined the application should submit sufficient details with the permit request to allow the Board to make an informed decision. Reference was made to a prior J&J permit application. Mr. Spencer will continue to work with the applicant.

Loan to the Property Owners’ Association
Mr. Dooley advised the Board of several outstanding invoices related to reestablishing the Delta Farms Property Owners Association and recommended the Board authorize a loan to the POA. After

further discussion, Mr. Sakuma was directed to work with District Counsel in processing a loan of
$10,000 to the POA on a motion made by Mr. Dooley, seconded by Mr. Amestoy. The motion passed unanimously.

AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE

No action was required on this item, as the Board had retained a financial audit firm during the December 20, 2022, public meeting.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

There were no Administrative Matters to come before the Board.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

There were no further comments from the Board.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Sakuma advised that April 18, 2023, was the next scheduled meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 a.m. by Chairman Amestoy. There were no objections.

Secretary	Chairman

Delta Farms Water Control District

Financial Report For March 2023

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
MARCH 2023

REVENUES	Annual Budget
10/1/22 9/30/23	
Actual Mar 23	Year To Date Actual
10/1/22 3/31/23	
O  M ASSESSMENTS	210, 50	0	211, 25	
OTHER REVENUES	0	0	400	
INTEREST INCOME	0	0	11, 93	
				
TOTAL REVENUES	$	210,650	$	 	$	224,01 	
				
EXPENDITURES				
MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES				
AQUATIC WEED CONTROL	20,000	0	15,951	
CANAL MAINTENANCE	5,000	0	1,000	
FUEL	 0,000	0	25,52 	
REPAIRS	20,000	0	41,043	
R W MAINTENANCE	22,500	0	0	
SUPPLIES	1,000	0	0	
WATER QUALITY TESTING	1,250	0	0	
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES	$	129,750	$	 	$	 3,521	
				
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES				
ADMINISTRATIVE	3,911	0	0	
ENGINEERING	 ,000	0	1 , 5 	
INSURANCE	12,000	0	12, 5 	
LEGAL AND ACCTG 	 , 00	0	210	
LEGAL ADVERTISING	0	0	 94	
MANAGEMENT	22,000	2,000	12,000	
MISCELLANEOUS	2,000	24	 14	
DUES  SU%SCRIPTIONS	0	0	1 5	
OFFICE	250	94	433	
RESERVES	15,500	0	0	
%AN. SERVICE CHARGES	0	0	 4	
LOSS ON FMIT FUNDS	0	0	2,2 2	
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES	$	6 ,261	$	2,11 	$	46,364	
				
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	19 ,011	$	2,11 	$	129, 5	
				
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	12,639	$	 2,11 	$	94,133	
				
DE%T PAYMENTS	0	0	0	
				
BALANCE	$	12,639	$	 2,11 	$	94,133	
				
COUNTY APPRAISER  TA; COLLECTOR FEES	 4,213 	0	 3,300 	
DISCOUNTS FOR EARLY PAYMENTS	 ,42 	0	 5, 0 	
				
EXCESS/ SHORTFALL 	$	 	$	 2,11 	$	 4,973	
				
CARRYOVER FROM PRIOR YEAR	0	0	0	
				
NET EXCESS/ SHORTFALL 	$	 	$	 2,11 	$	 4,973	

Bank Balance As Of 3/31/23	$	973,929.39	
Accounts Payable As Of 3/31/23	$	9,230.14	
Accounts Receivable/Other Assets As Of 3/31/23	$	200.00	
Other Current Assets As Of 3/31/23	$	750.00	
Available Funds As Of 3/31/23	$	965,649.25	

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
Expenditures
October 2022 through March 2023

	Date		Invoice 		Vendor		Memo		Amount	
Expenditures ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
BANK SERVICE CHARGES										
	10/12/2022						Service CKarge		14.00	
	10/31/2022						Service CKarge		10.00	
	11/30/2022						Service CKarge		10.00	
	12/31/2022						Service CKarge		10.00	
	01/31/2023						Service CKarge		10.00	
	01/31/2023						Service CKarge		10.00	
Total BAN. SERVICE CHARGES									64.00	
dues, subscriptions										
	10/03/2022		85920		Florida Department of Economic Opportunit		Special district fee 2022/2023		175.00	
Total dues, subscriptions									175.00	
ENGINEERING										
	10/31/2022		8840-340		CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC.		engineering tKru 10/31/2022		3,375.00	
	11/30/2022		8840-341		CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC.		engineering tKru 11/30/2022		1,050.00	
	12/31/2022		8840-342		CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC.		engineering tKru 12/31/2022		5,245.00	
	01/31/2023		8840-343		CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC.		engineering tKru 01/31/23		3,362.50	
	02/28/2023		8840-344		CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC.		engineering tKru 02/28/2023		3,623.48	
Total ENGINEERING									16,655.98	
INSURANCE										
	10/01/2022		17197		Egis Insurance RisN Advisors		polic\ 1001122947 10/1/22 - 10/1/23		12,856.00	
Total INSURANCE									12,856.00	
LEGAL & ACCOUNTING										
	12/31/2022		217028		Collins Brown BarNett CKartered		legal matters tKru 12/31/2022		210.00	
Total LEGAL  ACCOUNTING									210.00	
Legal Advertisement										
	11/29/2022		0005126224		Treasure Coast Newspapers		Notice of Annual LO Mtg  Reg Board Mtg		314.64	
	11/30/2022		0005126227		Treasure Coast Newspapers		Notice of Reg Board Mtg		121.41	
	11/30/2022		0005126227		Treasure Coast Newspapers		RFP for Annual Audit Services		138.51	
	12/31/2022		0005209688		Treasure Coast Newspapers		FY 22/23 Mtg ScKedule		193.23	
	01/01/2023		0005311121		Treasure Coast Newspapers		Notice of Reg Board Mtg		126.54	
Total Legal Advertisement									894.33	
MANAGEMENT FEES										
	10/31/2022		2022-1697		Special District Services		management fee October 2022		2,000.00	
	11/30/2022		2022-1801		Special District Services		management fee November 2022		2,000.00	
	12/31/2022		2022-2011		Special District Services		management fee December 2022		2,000.00	
	01/31/2023		2023-0098		Special District Services		management fee -anuar\ 2023		2,000.00	

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
Expenditures
October 2022 through March 2023

	Date		Invoice 		Vendor		Memo		Amount	
	02/28/2023		2023-0206		Special District Services		management fee February 2023		2,000.00	
	03/31/2023		2023-0316		Special District Services		management fee March 2023		2,000.00	
Total MANAGEMENT FEES									12,000.00	
MISCELLANEOUS										
	10/01/2022		318		FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS		membership 10/22 - 9/23		750.00	
	11/30/2022		2022-1801		Special District Services		Travel October 2022		20.00	
	01/31/2023		2023-0098		Special District Services		Travel - December 2022		20.00	
	03/31/2023		2023-0316		Special District Services		travel - February 2023		24.24	
Total MISCELLANEOUS									814.24	
OFFICE										
	10/31/2022		2022-1697		Special District Services		copier charges September 2022		13.80	
	10/31/2022		2022-1697		Special District Services		Postage September 2022		23.01	
	11/30/2022		2022-1801		Special District Services		copier charges October 2022		29.10	
	11/30/2022		2022-1801		Special District Services		FedE[ October 2022		57.05	
	11/30/2022		2022-1801		Special District Services		meeting booNs October 2022		28.00	
	12/31/2022		2022-2011		Special District Services		copier charges November 2022		14.55	
	01/31/2023		2023-0098		Special District Services		copier charges December 2022		89.70	
	01/31/2023		2023-0098		Special District Services		postage - December 2022		35.21	
	01/31/2023		2023-0098		Special District Services		meeting booNs - December 2022		48.00	
	02/28/2023		2023-0206		Special District Services		copier charges -anuary 2023		0.75	
	03/31/2023		2023-0316		Special District Services		copier charges February 2023		42.30	
	03/31/2023		2023-0316		Special District Services		postage February 2023		27.08	
	03/31/2023		2023-0316		Special District Services		meeting booNs February 2023		24.00	
Total OFFICE									432.55	
Total ADMINISTRATIVE E;PENSES									44,102.10	
Loss on FMIT funds										
	10/31/2022		10-2022				loss of FMIT funds		2,246.25	
	12/31/2022		12-2022				loss of FMIT funds		15.96	
Total Loss on FMIT funds									2,262.21	
OPERATING EXPENSES										
AQUATIC WEED CONTROL										
	10/19/2022		75431		Future Hori]ons Inc		treated 19 acres of emergent  floating aTuatics		3,990.00	
	01/26/2023		76729		Future Hori]ons Inc		treated 19 acres of emergent  floating aTuatics		4,011.00	
	01/31/2023		76871		Future Hori]ons Inc		treated 53 acres of floating aTuatics		7,950.00	
Total AQUATIC WEED CONTROL									15,951.00	
CANAL MAINTENANCE										
	12/07/2022		793328		St -ohns River Water Management District		application 2262-8		1,000.00	
Total CANAL MAINTENANCE									1,000.00	

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
Expenditures
October 2022 through March 2023

	Date		Invoice 		Vendor		Memo		Amount	
FUEL										
	11/08/2022		1867456		Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.		fuel		3,757.95	
	11/09/2022		1865402		Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.		fuel		8,454.81	
	02/02/2023		1915598		Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.		fuel		4,095.21	
	02/02/2023		1915603		Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.		fuel		4,093.97	
	02/02/2023		1915534		Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.		fuel		5,124.75	
Total FUEL									25,526.69	
REPAIRS										
	10/11/2022		0063813		Sports Welding		Station C pample replaced clutch		760.00	
	10/13/2022		272475		BLUE GOOSE GROWERS		install, maintain, operate portable pump station C		14,932.90	
	11/18/2022		0063823		Sports Welding		Station A pample replaced fuel selinoid		760.00	
	11/21/2022		9529		R S METALWOR.S		repair pump - remove, repair, and re-install		24,590.00	
Total REPAIRS									41,042.90	
Total OPERATING E;PENSES									83,520.59	
Total Expenditures									129, 4.90	

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT TAX COLLECTIONS
2022-2023

#	

ID#	

PAYMENT FROM	

DATE	

FOR	

Tax Collect Receipts	

Interest Received	

Commissions Paid	

Discount	

Net From Tax Collector	

O&M Assessment Income (Before Discounts & Fees)	

Debt Assessment Income (Before Discounts & Fees)	

O&M Assessment Income (After Discounts & Fees)	

Debt Assessment Income (After Discounts & Fees)	
				GROSS 					$210,650	$210,650	$0	$210,650	$0	
				NET 					$19 ,011	$19 ,011	$0	$19 ,011	$0	
1	1	
Indian River County Tax Collector	11/04/22	NAV Taxes	$  10,058.00		$	(193.11)	$	(402.32)	$	9,462.57	$  10,058.00		$	9,462.57		
2		
Indian River County Prop Appraiser	11/07/22	Fees			$  (1,800.00)		$  (1,800.00)			$  (1,800.00)		
3	2	
Indian River County Tax Collector	12/16/22	NAV Taxes	$  54,614.00		$  (1,048.59)	$  (2,184.56)	$  51,380.85	$  54,614.00		$  51,380.85		
4	3	
Indian River County Tax Collector	12/22/22	NAV Taxes	$  86,386.00		$	(258.30)	$  (2,591.58)	$  83,536.12	$  86,386.00		$  83,536.12		
5	Int - 1	
Indian River County Tax Collector	01/27/23	Interest		$  36.94			$	36.94	$	36.94		$	36.94		
6	4	
Indian River County Tax Collector	02/10/23	NAV Taxes	$	7,520.00			$	(150.40)	$	7,369.60	$	7,520.00		$	7,369.60		
7	5	
Indian River County Tax Collector	03/24/23	NAV Taxes	$  53,110.00			$	(531.10)	$  52,578.90	$  53,110.00		$  52,578.90		
8									$	-					
9									$	-					
10	EF	
Indian River County Tax Collector		Excess Fees					$	-					
11									$	-					
12									$	-					
13									$	-					
14									$	-					
15									$	-					
16								$	-	$	-					
					$ 211,688.00	$  36.94	$  (3,300.00)	$  (5,859.96)	$ 202,564.98	$ 211,724.94	$	-	$ 202,564.98	$	-	

Note: $210,650 is 2022/2023 Budgeted assessments before discounts and fees.
$198,011 is 2022/2023 Budgeted assessments after discounts and fees.

$ 211,688.00
$	36.94

$  202,564.98

$ (211,724.94)	$ (202,564.98)
$	-	$	-
$	- 	$	- 
$	-	$	0.00

Delta Farms Water Control District

Amended Final Budget For Fiscal Year 2021/2022
October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022

AMENDED FINAL BUDGET
DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022
OCTOBER 1, 2021 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

REVENUES	FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 BUDGET
10/1/21 - /30/22	AMENDED FINAL BUDGET
10/1/21 - /30/22	YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
10/1/21 - /2 /22	
O  M ASSESSMENTS	198 150	1 5,382	195 382	
OTHER REVENUES	0	0	0	
INTEREST INCOME	0	 15	711	
				
TOTAL REVENUES	 	1 8,150	 	1 6,0 	 	1 6,0 3	
				
EXPENDITURES				
MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES				
AQUATIC WEED CONTROL	20 000	30,000	24 662	
CANAL MAINTENANCE	5 000	2,500	0	
FUEL	50 000	58,000	47 382	
REPAIRS	20 000	20,000	16 742	
R/W MAINTENANCE	20 000	22,000	19 198	
SUPPLIES	1 000	 ,000	6 068	
WATER QUALITY TESTING	1 250	1,250	346	
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES	 	11 ,250	 	142, 50	 	114,3 8	
				
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES				
ADMINISTRATIVE	12 000	 ,000	7 710	
ENGINEERING	6 000	12,000	9 042	
INSURANCE	12 000	13,411	13 411	
LEGAL AND ACCTG 	6 600	12,000	9 286	
MANAGEMENT	22 000	18,000	16 963	
MISCELLANEOUS	2 000	2,000	1 819	
OFFICE	250	400	317	
LOSS ON FMIT FUNDS	0	32,450	32 450	
RESERVES	15 500	15,500	0	
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES	 	 6,350	 	114, 61	 	 0, 8	
				
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	 	1 3,600	 	25 ,511	 	205,3 6	
				
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	 	4,550	 	(61,414)	 	( ,303)	
				
DEBT PAYMENTS	0	0	0	
				
BALANCE	 	4,550	 	(61,414)	 	( ,303)	
				
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS (TAX COLLECTOR)	(750)	(862)	(862)	
COLLECTION FEE (PROPERTY APPRAISER)	(1 800)	(1,800)	(1 800)	
DISCOUNTS FOR EARLY PAYMENTS	(2 000)	(4,145)	(4 145)	
				
EXCESS/ (S+ORTFALL)	 	-	 	(68,221)	 	(16,110)	
				
CARRYOVER FROM PRIOR YEAR	0	0	0	
				
NET EXCESS/ (S+ORTFALL)	 	-	 	(68,221)	 	(16,110)	

FUND BALANCE AS OF 9/30/21	$911 400	
FY 2021/2022 ACTIVITY	($68 221)	
FUND BALANCE AS OF 9/30/22	$843 179	

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT APPROVING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Delta Farms Water Control 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 2023/2024 has been prepared and considered by the Board.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT THAT:

Section 1.  The Proposed Budget including the Assessments for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is approved and adopted.

Section 2.	A Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for June 1, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. in the Offices of Carter Associates, Inc., 1708 21st Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960, for the purpose of receiving public comments on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget.

PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 18th day of April, 2023.

ATTEST:	DELTA FARMS
WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

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

Delta Farms Water Control District

Proposed Budget For Fiscal Year 2023/2024
October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024

CONTENTS

PROPOSED BUDGET

DETAILED PROPOSED BUDGET

ASSESSMENT COMPARISON

PROPOSED BUDGET
DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
OCTOBER 1, 2023 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
BUDGET	
O&M (Operatlon & Malntenance) Assessments	210,650	
Other Revenues	0	
 nterest ncome	240	
		
TOTAL REVENUES	$	210,890	
		
EXPENDITURES		
Administrative Expenditures		
Management	24,000	
/egal	3,500	
Englneerlng	15,000	
Assessment Roll	0	
Audlt Fees	6,100	
 nsurance	13,200	
/egal Advertlsements	1,500	
Mlscellaneous	2,000	
Postage	250	
Offlce Supplles	250	
Dues & Subscrlptlons	0	
Webslte Management & ADA Compllance	0	
1et /oss On FM T Funds	0	
Admlnlstratlve	0	
Total Administrative Expenditures	$	65,800	
		
Maintenance Expenditures		
Aquatlc Weed Control	25,000	
Canal Malntenance	5,000	
Fuel	60,000	
Repalrs	20,000	
R W Malntenance	22,500	
Supplles	1,000	
Water Quallty Testlng	1,250	
Reserves	15,500	
Total Maintenance Expenditures	$	150,250	
		
Total O&M Expenditures	$	216,050	
		
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	 5,160 	
		
Debt Payments	0	
		
BALANCE	$	 5,160 	
		
County Appralser & Tax Collector Fee	(4,213)	
Dlscounts For Early Payments	(8,427)	
		
EXCESS/ S+ORTFALL 	$	 1 ,800 	
		
CARRYOVER FROM PR OR YEAR	17,800	
		
NET EXCESS/ S+ORTFALL 	$	-	

DETAILED PROPOSED BUDGET
DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
OCTOBER 1, 2023 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 ACTUAL	
FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 BUDGET	
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 BUDGET	

COMMENTS	
O&M (Operatlon & Malntenance) Assessments	198,180	210,650	210,650	Expendltures Less nterest/.94	
Other Revenues	1,197	0	0		
 nterest ncome	734	0	240	 nterest ProMected At 20 Per Month	
					
TOTAL REVENUES	$	200,111	$	210,650	$	210,890		
					
EXPENDITURES					
Administrative Expenditures					
Management	16,963	22,000	24,000	 2,000 ; 12 Months	
Legal	3,286	6,600	3,500		
Englneerlng	9,568	6,000	15,000	Flscal Year 2022/2023 Expendlture Through Feb 2023 s 16,656	
Assessment Roll	0	0	0	 ncluded n Management Fee	
Audlt Fees	6,000	0	6,100	Accepted Amount For 2022/2023 Audlt	
 nsurance	13,411	12,000	13,200	Flscal Year 2022/2023 Expendlture Was 12,856	
Legal Advertlsements	0	0	1,500	Flscal Year 2022/2023 Expendlture Through Feb 2023 s 894	
Mlscellaneous	1,631	2,000	2,000	No Change From 2022/2023 Budget	
Postage	0	0	250		
Offlce Supplles	340	250	250	No Change From 2022/2023 Budget	
Dues & Subscrlptlons	175	0	0	Annual Fee Due Department Of Economlc Opportunlty	
Webslte Management & ADA Compllance	0	0	0	 ncluded n Management Fee	
Net Loss On FM T Funds	32,450	0	0		
Admlnlstratlve	7,710	3,911	0	Llne tem Ellmlnated	
Total Administrative Expenditures	$	91,534	$	52,761	$	65,800		
					
Maintenance Expenditures					
Aquatlc Weed Control	24,662	20,000	25,000	Flscal Year 2022/2023 Expendlture Through -an 2023 s 15,951	
Canal Malntenance	0	5,000	5,000	No Change From 2022/2023 Budget	
Fuel	57,723	60,000	60,000	No Change From 2022/2023 Budget	
Repalrs	16,742	20,000	20,000	No Change From 2022/2023 Budget	
R/W Malntenance	23,141	22,500	22,500	No Change From 2022/2023 Budget	
Supplles	6,068	1,000	1,000	No Change From 2022/2023 Budget	
Water Quallty Testlng	722	1,250	1,250	No Change From 2022/2023 Budget	
Reserves	0	15,500	15,500	No Change From 2022/2023 Budget	
Total Maintenance Expenditures	$	129,058	$	145,250	$	150,250		
					
Total O&M Expenditures	$	220,592	$	198,011	$	216,050		
					
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	(20,481)	$	12,639	$	(5,160)		
					
Debt Payments	0	0	0		
					
BALANCE	$	(20,481)	$	12,639	$	(5,160)		
					
County Appralser & Tax Collector Fee	(2,152)	(4,213)	(4,213)	Two Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
Dlscounts For Early Payments	(8,091)	(8,426)	(8,427)	Four Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
					
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(30,724)	$	-	$	(17,800)		
					
CARRYOVER FROM PR OR YEAR	0	0	17,800	Carryover From Prlor Year	
					
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(30,724)	$	-	$	-		

Delta Farms Water Control District Assessment Comparison

Flscal Year	Flscal Year	Flscal Year	Fiscal Year	
2020/2021	2021/2022	2022/2023	2023/2024	
Assessment	Assessment	Assessment	Projected Assessment	
Per Unlt	Per Unlt	Per Unlt	Per Unit	

O&M		
$	
88.00		
$	
88.00		
$	
93.00		
$	
93.00	
Total		$	88.00		$	88.00		$	93.00		$	93.00	

* Assessments nclude the Followlng :	 4% Dlscount for Early Payments
2% County Fees
Tax Collector & Property Appralser Fee

Communlty nformatlon:		 Unlts (One Unlt = 1 Acre)	2,252.00

4/11/2023 12:05 PM	 

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
1708 21ST Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960
(772) 562-4191

Date: 02/23/2023 

CONSTRUCTION PERMIT APPLICATION

No. 2023-01

Applicant: USDA/NRCS

Agent and Title: Dino Ricciardi, Engineer

Address:

324 8th Ave. West, Suite 104; 34221

Telephone Number: 941.981.4460

Location: Tract 2218/2219 ,Section 2

,Township 32S

,Range 37E

,Canal	

Other appropriate description Install 3-18" Dia. HDPE culverts into the District's Canal

Attach drawing and details of proposed Construction: (details should include but not limited to : Diameter/length of Culvert; Diameter/Rated Capacity of Pumps; Height/Width of riser or other structural details; signed and sealed engineering drawings/survey information; engineering calculations; applicable other agency (SJRWMD and Indian River County) general correspondence, technical staff reports, approved permits, special conditions; etc.)
Estimated Date of Construction Commencement: April 1, 2023	
Estimated Date of Construction Completion: July 1, 2023

Type of Application: (Check appropriate item or items)
Culvert Installation or Use	Fee

✔

Culvert Connection to District Canal for irrigation or drainage	$200.00 Culvert and/or control structure in District canal for crossing	$300.00
Other (specify) 		*As determined by DFWCD

Well Installation	$100.00
Proposed Depth N/A	 Proposed Withdrawal Rate 	
Casing Size and Depth 	Proposed Aquifer 	

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*Note: The amount of the NON REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE is at the discretion of the DFWCD Engineer as based on the potential project complexity and associated review process.
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Given the potential complexity of certain projects, the District may need to seek professional advice, review and assistance from the District Legal Counsel and/or Engineer as well as other parties as may be relevant to this project's review. If the need for that specialized assistance is utilized, the applicant/representative will be responsible for the timely and complete payment of all associated costs within fifteen (15) calendar days of payment due notification by the DFWCD. In conjunction with this application submission and upon the determination of the DFWCD, the applicant may be required to submit a RETAINER FEE up to $2,500.00 PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE ACTUAL REVIEW PROCESS. This retainer fee will be returned to the applicant upon the timely payment of all applicable project fees and the submission of all required project information to the satisfaction of the DFWCD upon project completion.

As the applicant for permit, I do understand and agree with all of the standard conditions on the reverse side of this form.

DINO RICCIARDI (Affiliate) Date: 2023.03.01 14:58:09 -05'00'

Digitally signed by DINO RICCIARDI (Affiliate)

Signed:	Title: Agricultural Engineer
(For District Use Only)

Date: 3-1-2023

Approved:

District Engineer	Date		DFWCD	Date Expiration Date 		

Special Conditions: 	

STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR AGREEMENT

The use of, or construction within, the right-of-way of the Delta Farms Water Control District will be in accordance with the permit manual, details and the drawing(s) supporting this application; and, if any changes are required, these must be approved by the District.

Permittee shall not discharge any pollutants, contaminants or deleterious materials into waters or structures owned or maintained by, or subject to the jurisdiction of the District, nor permit anything to obstruct the flow of water. The Permittee shall also save and hold the District harmless from any expense, loss or damage - whether to the District or others - by any such discharge or obstruction. The Permittee shall immediately remedy or remove the discharge or the obstruction immediately upon the request of the District. Off-site discharges from the project into District water bodies shall meet or exceed current or future Federal and State Water Quality Standards.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to implement to the optimal degree possible Best Management Practices (BMP's) and other recognized water quality improvement actions to reduce the off-site transport of vegetation and sediment material.

Permittee assumes full responsibility for any construction, operation, or maintenance of District property or right-of-way subject to this Permit and shall save and hold harmless the District from any expense, loss, damage or claim in regard thereto; the District shall have no liability in connection therewith.

This Permit may not be assigned or subletted to a third party, and any transfer of Permittee's property abutting the District's property or right-of-way shall, ipso facto and without move, cancel, nullify and revoke this Permit.

This Permit is subject always to the paramount right of the District to keep and maintain its drainage functions and operations and is subject to revocation and cancellation upon 30 days' notice from the District to Permittee.

In no event shall the District be liable for any damages done or caused by the District to the public, to Permittee, or to any other person using right-of-way or property subject to this Permit, and Permittee shall save the District, its officers, agents, supervisors and employees harmless from any costs, charge or expense of claim or demand of any person against the District arising from or pertaining to any use made of the property or right-of-way subject to this Permit. Permittee shall, at any time upon request of the District, provide to the District evidence, satisfactory to the District, of liability insurance coverage, in amounts and with companies as may be required by the District, protecting the Interests of the District and naming the District as an additional insured.

The District may, on 30 days' written notice to Permittee, require removal and/or alteration of any installation or construction on the District's right-of-way.

Any construction on the District's right-of-way or property and clean-up shall be completed promptly by the Permittee and in a workmanlike manner, with minimum disturbance to existing berm, channel slopes, and grade. Proper restoration and planting of any disturbed areas to prevent erosion shall be made within 10 days after completion of construction or installation.

Permittee shall advise the District's office of all construction, both prior to commencement and upon completion. Carter Associates Telephone: (772) 562-4191

Permittee, as a condition to the continuance of this Permit, shall reimburse the District, immediately upon demand, for any expenses incurred by the District arising from Permittee's use of the District facilities.

Applicant is cautioned that electrical, water and sewer, or other installations may already be located within the construction area, and applicant shall use diligent efforts to detect and locate all such installations and shall coordinate construction with all users of said installations. Applicant shall be liable for all damages resulting from Its interference with or interruption of services provided by these other Installations.

This Permit shall be considered to be a license only, for the limited purpose of installation, placement, and maintenance of the improvements specified on the face hereof, and does not convey any other right, title or interest held by the District.

The permit applicant is required to submit within thirty (30) calendar days of project completion, written acknowledgment the permitted project was constructed in complete accordance with applicable and approved plans, and reflects sound engineering practices, and the constructed project poses no detrimental impacts to other users within the DFWCD system. This project completion acknowledgment can be in the form of a letter, signed by the permit applicant, attesting to the fact the project was completed in complete accordance with approved plan details and may also require the submission of detailed, signed and sealed " as-built" drawings.