DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
Regular Board Meeting May 21, 2024
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 May 21, 2024
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
April 16, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes	Page 2
Reports
Treasurer’s Report	Page 5
Engineer
Status Report
Attorney
Chairman
Old Business
Update on Kromhout Request
New Business
Discussion Regarding Mowing
Consider Resolution No. 2024-01 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Proposed Budget	Page 11
Discussion Regarding Conservation Easement Enhancements
Discussion Regarding SE Entrance Gate
Administrative Matters
Board Members Comments
Adjourn

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

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DEL TA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 202J/l024

Laura Archer Delta Farms WCD 2501 Burns RD# A
Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410-5207

REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
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DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES APRIL 16, 2024

CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Board Meeting of April 16, 2024, of the Delta Farms Water Control District (the “District”) was called to order at 8:13 a.m. in the offices of Carter Associates located at 1708 21st Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Proof of publication was presented that showed notice of the Regular Board Meeting had been published in the Indian River Press Journal on October 6, 2023, as part of the District’s Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Meeting Schedule, as legally required.

ESTABLISH A QUORUM

Mr. Sakuma stated that the attendance of Supervisors Rusty Banack, Tim Dooley and Brian Randolph constituted a quorum, and it was in order for the meeting to proceed.

Also in attendance were District Manager Frank Sakuma and District Engineer Tyler Spencer of Carter Associates.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA

Mr. Sakuma asked for permission to add “Letter from Lex Kromhout” to the agenda under Old Business. There were no additional additions or deletions to the agenda.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

There were no comments from the public.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

February 20, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The February 20, 2024, Regular Board Meeting minutes were approved on a motion made by Mr. Dooley, seconded by Mr. Randolph and the motion passed unanimously.

REPORTS

Treasurer
Mr. Banack went over the financial data provided in the Board package with the Supervisors. He noted further consideration should be given as to the size of the reserve. After further discussion, the April 16th Treasurer’s Report was approved on a motion made by Mr. Dooley, seconded by Mr. Randolph, and the motion passed unanimously.

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Engineer
Mr. Spencer discussed the engineering report, which was provided under separate cover.

Attorney
There was no Attorney Report at this time.

Chairman
There was no Chairman Report at this time.

OLD BUSINESS

The Board considered the letter dated April 15, 2024, from Mr. Kromhout. After discussion, Mr. Sakuma was directed to ask District Counsel to draft an agreement with Mr. Kromhout outlining the funding obligations of the transfer of District land to Mr. Kromhout, on a motion made by Mr. Dooley, seconded by Mr. Banack and the motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion Regarding Mowing

After discussion, Board consensus was for Mr. Spencer to obtain several quotes for mowing of the District common areas.

District Roads - Ms. Colella advised the Board that the first part of the entrance road was in rough shape. After Board discussion, Mr. Banack advised he would evaluate the road on his next trip to the District.

District Canals – Mr. Spencer advised of several canal areas which may need restoration or maintenance in the future.

Flap Gates – The Board asked for Mr. Spencer to coordinate review of flap gates for possible repair, while water levels were low.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Mr. Sakuma advised the Board would adopt a proposed FY24/25 budget at their next meeting.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
The Board discussed the option of having cores maintained on a routine basis.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Dooley adjourned the meeting at 9:38
a.m. There were no objections.

	
Secretary/Assistant Secretary	President/Vice-President

Delta Farms Water Control District

Financial Report For April 2024

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
APRIL 2024

REVENUES	Annual Budget
10/1/23 - 9/30/24	
Actual Apr-24	Year To Date Actual
10/1/23 - 4/30/24	
0 & M ASSESSMENTS	220,685	63,223	220,755	
OTHER REVENUES	0	0	0	
INTEREST INCOME - MONEY MARKET	240	0	10,900	
INTEREST INCOME - PRIME	0	0	200	
NET FMIT INTEREST INCOME	0	0	18,305	
LOSS ON FMIT FUNDS	0	0	-5,846	
TOTAL REVENUES	$	220,925	$	63,223	$	244,314	
				
EXPENDITURES				
MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES				
AQUATIC WEED CONTROL	28,500	1,848	9,408	
CANAL MAINTENANCE	5,000	0	0	
FUEL	62,500	0	33,331	
REPAIRS	20,000	10,377	28,838	
R/W MAINTENANCE	25,000	0	0	
SUPPLIES	1,000	0	4,339	
WATER QUALITY TESTING	1,250	0	701	
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES	$	143,250	$	12,225	$	76,617	
				
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES				
AUDIT	6,100	0	0	
ENGINEERING	18,000	0	8,324	
INSURANCE	13,200	0	15,213	
LEGAL	3,500	0	870	
LEGAL ADVERTISING	1,500	0	631	
MANAGEMENT	24,000	2,000	14,000	
MISCELLANEOUS	2,000	0	45	
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS	0	0	175	
OFFICE SUPPLIES	250	7	173	
RESERVES	13,434	0	0	
BANK SERVICE CHARGES	0	0	114	
POSTAGE	250	18	99	
OTHER	0	0	21	
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES	$	82,234	$	2,025	$	39,665	
				
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	225,484	$	14,250	$	116,282	
				
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	{4,559)	$	48,973	$	128,032	
				
DEBT PAYMENTS	0	0	0	
				
BALANCE	$	{4,559)	$	48,973	$	128,032	
				
COUNTY APPRAISER & TAX COLLECTOR FEES	(4,414)	0	(3,300)	
DISCOUNTS FOR EARLY PAYMENTS	(8,827)	(78)	(6,378)	
				
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	{17,800)	$	48,895	$	118,354	
				
CARRYOVER FROM PRIOR YEAR	17,800	0	0	
				
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	$	48,895	$	118,354	

Bank Balance As Of 4/30/24	$	972,041.05	Bank Account Balances	
Accounts Payable As Of 4/30/24	$	17,155.75	FMITHQ:	$	307,660.94	
Accounts Receivable As Of 4/30/24	$	200.00	Marine Bank (Checking):	$	163,982.10	
Other Current Assets As Of 4/30/24	$	Marine Bank (MMA):	$	493,129.64	
Other Assets As Of 4/30/24	$	15,000.00	SBA:	$	7,268.37	
Available Funds As Of 4/30/24	$	970,085.30	TOTAL:	$	972,041.05	

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
Expenditures
October 2023 through April 2024

	Date		Invoice#		Vendor		Memo		Amount	
EXPENDITURES
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 01-1301 • ENGINEERING										
	10/27/2023		202329003		CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC.		engineering thru 10/27/2023		597.50	
	12/01/2023		202333349		CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC.		engineering thru 12/01/2023		2,651.20	
	12/31/2023		202336217		CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC.		engineering thru 12/31/2023		2,351.26	
	01/29/2024		202400968		CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC.		engineering thru 01/29/2024		450.00	
	03/01/2024		202404328		CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC.		engineering thru 03/01/2024		1,387.50	
	03/29/2024		202408619		CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC.		engineering thru 03/29/2024		887.50	
Total 01-1301 • ENGINEERING
01-1302 • INSURANCE	

10/01/2023		

19975		

Egis Insurance Advisors		

policy# 100123947 (10/01/2023- 10/01/2024)		8,324.96

15,213.00	
Total 01-1302 • INSURANCE
01-1303 • LEGAL & ACCOUNTING	

12/31/2023		

221542		

Collins Brown Barkett Chartered		

legal matters thru 12/31/2023		15,213.00

870.00	
Total 01-1303 • LEGAL & ACCOUNTING
01-1304 • Legal Advertisement									870.00	
	10/06/2023		0005988033		Gannett Florida LocaliQ		FY 23/24 Mtg Schedule		207.76	
	11/20/2023		0006064356		Gannett Florida LocaliQ		Notice of Special Board Mtg		131.32	
	11/30/2023		2023-1664		Special District Services		Treasure Coast news legal ad		291.63	
Total 01-1304 • Legal Advertisement
01-1305 • MANAGEMENT FEES									630.71	
	10/31/2023		2023-1326		Special District Services		management fee October 2023		2,000.00	
	11/30/2023		2023-1664		Special District Services		management fee November 2023		2,000.00	
	12/31/2023		2023-1914		Special District Services		Management fee - December 2023		2,000.00	
	01/31/2024		2024-0100		Special District Services		Management fee - January 2024		2,000.00	
	02/29/2024		2024-0224		Special District Services		Management fee - February 2024		2,000.00	
	03/31/2024		2024-0462		Special District Services		Management Fee - March 2024		2,000.00	
	04/30/2024		2024-0581		Special District Services		Management fee April 2024		2,000.00	
Total 01-1305 • MANAGEMENT FEES
01-1306 • MISCELLANEOUS									14,000.00	
	11/30/2023		2023-1664		Special District Services		travel		20.30	
	03/31/2024		2024-0462		Special District Services		travel		24.79	
Total 01-1306 • MISCELLANEOUS
01-1307 • dues, subscriptions									45.09	
	10/02/2023		87903		Florida Department of Economic Opportunit		Special district fee 2023/2024		175.00	
Total 01-1307 • dues, subscriptions									175.00	

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
Expenditures
October 2023 through April 2024

Date	Invoice#	Vendor	Memo	Amount

01-1308 • OFFICE		
	10/31/2023	2023-1326	Special District Services	copier charges - September 2023	1.65	
	11/30/2023	2023-1664	Special District Services	copier charges	21.15	
	11/30/2023	2023-1664	Special District Services	meeting books	24.00	
	12/31/2023	2023-1914	Special District Services	copier charges	11.85	
	12/31/2023	2023-1914	Special District Services	meeting books	20.00	
	01/31/2024	2024-0100	Special District Services	copier charges	35.40	
	01/31/2024	2024-0100	Special District Services	meeting books	32.00	
	02/29/2024	2024-0224	Special District Services	copier charges	2.25	
	03/31/2024	2024-0462	Special District Services	copier charges	17.40	
	04/30/2024	2024-0581	Special District Services	copier charges	7.20	
Total 01-1308 • OFFICE
01-1310 • BANK SERVICE CHARGES					172.90	
	10/31/2023			Service Charge	10.00	
	11/30/2023			Service Charge	10.00	
	12/29/2023			Service Charge	10.00	
	01/31/2024			Service Charge	19.41	
	01/31/2024			Service Charge	19.41	
	02/29/2024			Service Charge	21.95	
	03/29/2024			Service Charge	23.12	
Total 01-1310 • BANK SERVICE CHARGES
01-1319 • POSTAGE					113.89	
	11/30/2023	2023-1664	Special District Services	FedEx	13.90	
	11/30/2023	2023-1664	Special District Services	postage	8.53	
	12/31/2023	2023-1914	Special District Services	FedEx	37.85	
	03/31/2024	2024-0462	Special District Services	FedEx	20.46	
	04/30/2024	2024-0581	Special District Services	FedEx	18.06	
Total 01-1319 • POSTAGE
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES - Other	

01/31/2024	

2024-0100	

Special District Services	

travel	98.80

20.31	
Total ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES - Other					20.31	
Total ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
MAINTENANCE EXPENSES
01-1311 • AQUATIC WEED CONTROL					39,664.66	
	10/27/2023	80923	Future Horizons Inc	aquatic weed control	2,730.00	
	12/29/2023	82030	Future Horizons Inc	aquatic weed control	2,835.00	
	01/12/2024	82139	Future Horizons Inc	aquatic weed control	1,995.00	
	04/11/2024	83453	Future Horizons Inc	aquatic weed control	1,848.00	
Total 01-1311 • AQUATIC WEED CONTROL					9,408.00	

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
Expenditures
October 2023 through April 2024

Date	Invoice#	Vendor	Memo	Amount

01-1313 • FUEL		
	11/14/2023	2096041	Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.	fuel	11,772.41	
	11/17/2023	2098638	Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.	fuel	3,942.88	
	12/20/2023	2121083	Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.	fuel	11,419.45	
	03/05/2024	2167678	Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.	fuel	6,196.61	
Total 01-1313 • FUEL
01-1314 • REPAIRS					33,331.35	
	10/10/2023	483643	Sports Welding	station A pump 2; station B pump 4	1,235.00	
	10/30/2023	INV-00002	Treasure Coast Mobile Sandblasting LLC	sandblasting and painting	4,280.80	
	10/31/2023	9785	R&S METALWORKS	gravity gate inspection and repairs	1,640.00	
	11/08/2023	683654	Sports Welding	Station B pump 4 (repaired wiring), pump 3 (replaced starter), pump 4 (replaced crank sensor)	2,185.00	
	12/07/2023	683659	Sports Welding	station A pump 1 repair battery, Station B pump 3 repair shut off valve, Station B pump 3 repair...	1,900.00	
	12/14/2023	683663	Sports Welding	station B pump 3 repair oil leak; station B pump 4 replace Murphy panel; Station A pump 1 repair...	2,660.00	
	02/15/2024	683673	Sports Welding	station B pump 4 repair Morphy box,; station B pump 3 replace 'Mring and motor; Station B pump ..	3,230.00	
	03/05/2024	683674	Sports Welding	station B pump 3 repair allinator & belts; Station B pump 3&4 repair radiator	1,330.00	
	04/09/2024	683678	Sports Welding	pump repairs	4,215.00	
	04/15/2024	1002	Treasure Coast Mobile Sandblasting LLC	crushed glass, macropoxy, acrolon, paint supplies and labor	6,162.00	
Total 01-1314 • REPAIRS
01-1316 • SUPPLIES					28,837.80	
	10/11/2023	334953	NAPA AUTO PARTS	reman/starter, core deposit	436.97	
	11/08/2023	338416	NAPA AUTO PARTS	lie and wires	95.89	
	12/05/2023	341659	NAPA AUTO PARTS	brake cleaner and supplies	234.66	
	12/05/2023	341737	NAPA AUTO PARTS	control and pressure switch	186.95	
	12/06/2023	341930	NAPA AUTO PARTS	supplies	32.99	
	01/22/2024	347661	NAPA AUTO PARTS	supplies	1,299.34	
	01/22/2024	347763	NAPA AUTO PARTS	wire and switches	129.98	
	01/29/2024	348623	NAPA AUTO PARTS	switch	49.99	
	01/30/2024	348871	NAPA AUTO PARTS	solenoid and tattletale	524.26	
	02/20/2024	351698	NAPA AUTO PARTS	control	112.48	
	02/26/2024	352456	NAPA AUTO PARTS	control	112.48	
	03/01/2024	353031	NAPA AUTO PARTS	tattletale	185.94	
	03/04/2024	353193	NAPA AUTO PARTS	Remand/Starter, Diode, and switch	419.59	
	03/11/2024	354162	NAPA AUTO PARTS	U joint kit, screw, nut, lockwash	178.34	
	03/21/2024	355576	NAPA AUTO PARTS	solenoid	339.37	
Total 01-1316 • SUPPLIES
01-1317 • WATER QUALITY TESTING					4,339.23	
	03/08/2024	2435600264	PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC.	sample 03/06/24 analytical charges	275.00	
	03/20/2024	2435602177	PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC.	sample 03/06/24 analytical charges	426.30	
Total 01-1317 • WATER QUALITY TESTING					701.30	
Total MAINTENANCE EXPENSES					76,617.68	
Total Expenditures					116,282.34	

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT TAX COLLECTIONS
2023-2024

#	

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'					$220,685	$220,685	$0	$220,685	$0	
				NET ..					$207,444	$207,444	$0	$207,444	$0	
		Indian River County Prop Appraiser	10/02/23	Fees			$	(1,800.00)		$	(1,800.00)			$	(1,800.00)		
2		Indian River County Tax Collector	11/03/23	NAV Taxes	$	10,486.00		$	(201.33)	$	(419.44)	$	9,865.23	$  10,486.00		$	9,865.23		
3	2	Indian River County Tax Collector	12/08/23	NAV Taxes	$	90,062.00		$	(1,298.67)	$	(3,602.48)	$	85,160.85	$	90,062.00		$	85,160.85		
4	3	Indian River County Tax Collector	12/15/23	NAV Taxes	$	56,938.00			$	(2,277.52)	$	54,660.48	$	56,938.00		$	54,660.48		
5	Int - 1	Indian River County Tax Collector	01/26/24	Interest		$	46.33			$	46.33	$	46.33		$	46.33		
6	4	Indian River County Tax Collector	03/15/24	NAV Taxes	$	7,840.00			$	(78.40)	$	7,761.60	$	7,840.00		$	7,761.60		
7	5	Indian River County Tax Collector	04/26/24	NAV Taxes	$	55,370.00				$	55,370.00	$	55,370.00		$	55,370.00		
8	Int- 2	Indian River County Tax Collector	04/26/24	Interest		$	12.75			$	12.75	$	12.75		$	12.75		
9									$					
10									$					
11									$					
12	EF	Indian River County Tax Collector		Excess Fees					$					
13									$					
14									$					
15									$					
16								$	$					
					$ 220,696.00	$	59.08	$	(3,300.00)	$	(6,377.84)	$ 211,077.24	$ 220,755.08	$	$ 211,077.24	$	

Collections
100.00%

Note: $220,685 is 2023/2024 Budgeted assessments before discounts and fees.
$207,444 is 2023/2024 Budgeted assessments after discounts and fees.

$ 220,696.00
$	59.08
$ (220,755.08)
$
 $	

$  211,077.24
$ (211,077.24)
$
 $	

$	$

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT APPROVING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025; 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 2024/2025 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 2024/2025 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is approved and adopted.

Section 2.	A Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for August 20, 2024, 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 2024/2025 Budget.

PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 21st day of May, 2024.

ATTEST:	DELTA FARMS
WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

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

Delta Farms Water Control District

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

CONTENTS

PROPOSED BUDGET

II	DETAILED PROPOSED BUDGET Ill	 ASSESSMENT COMPARISON

PROPOSED BUDGET
DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
OCTOBER 1, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
BUDGET	
O&M (Operation & Maintenance) Assessments	220,685	
Other Revenues	0	
Interest Income	1,200	
		
TOTAL REVENUES	$	221,885	
		
EXPENDITURES		
Administrative Expenditures		
Management	24,720	
Legal	3,500	
Engineering	18,000	
Assessment Roll	0	
Audit Fees	6,200	
Insurance	17,000	
Legal Advertisements	1,500	
Miscellaneous	1,500	
Postage	250	
Office Supplies	350	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	
Website Management & ADA Com	iance	0	
Net Loss On FMIT Funds	0	
Total Administrative Expenditures	$	73,195	
		
Maintenance Expenditures		
Aquatic Weed Control	28,500	
Canal Maintenance	4,000	
Fuel	62,500	
Repairs	30,000	
R/W Maintenance	22,500	
Sup	ies	1,000	
Water Quality Testing	1,250	
Reserves	10,000	
Total Maintenance Expenditures	$	159,750	
		
Total O&M Expenditures	$	232,945	
		
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	(11,060)	
		
Debt Payments	0	
		
BALANCE	$	(11,060)	
		
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	(4,414)	
Discounts For Early Payments	(8,827)	
		
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(24,301)	
		
CARRYOVER FROM PRIOR YEAR	24,301	
		
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	

DETAILED PROPOSED BUDGET DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
OCTOBER 1, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

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

COMMENTS	
O&M (Operation & Maintenance) Assessments	211,779	220,685	220,685	Expenditures Less lnterest/.94	
Other Revenues	400	0	0		
Interest Income	27,166	240	1,200	Interest Projected At $100 Per Month	
					
TOTAL REVENUES	$	239,345	$	220,925	$	221,885		
					
EXPENDITURES					
Administrative Expenditures					
Management	24,000	24,000	24,720	CPI Adjustment (Capped At 3%)	
Legal	450	3,500	3,500	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Engineering	27,268	18,000	18,000	Fiscal Year 23/24 Expenditure Through March 2024 ls $8,324	
Assessment Roll	0	0	0	Included In Management Fee	
Audit Fees	6,000	6,100	6,200	Accepted Amount For 2023/2024 Audit	
Insurance	13,826	13,200	17,000	Fiscal Year 23/24 Expenditure Was $15,213	
Legal Advertisements	1,330	1,500	1,500	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Miscellaneous	1,017	2,000	1,500	$500 Decrease From 2023/2024 Budget	
Postage	24	250	250	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Office Supplies	875	250	350	$100 Increase From 2023/2024 Budget	
Dues & Subscriptions	925	0	175	Annual Fee Due Department Of Economic Opportunity	
Website Management & ADA Compliance	0	0	0	Included In Management Fee	
Net Loss On FMIT Funds	16,431	0	0		
Total Administrative Expenditures	$	92,146	$	68,800	$	73,195		
					
Maintenance Expenditures					
Aquatic Weed Control	24,700	28,500	28,500	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Canal Maintenance	1,000	5,000	4,000	$1,000 Decrease From 2023/2024 Budget	
Fuel	50,935	62,500	62,500	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Repairs	68,597	20,000	30,000	$10,000 Increase From 2023/2024 Budget	
R/W Maintenance	12,719	25,000	22,500	$2,500 Decrease From 2023/2024Budget	
Supplies	5,856	1,000	1,000	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Water Quality Testing	1,297	1,250	1,250	No Change From 2023/2024 Budget	
Reserves	0	13,434	10,000	Reserves	
Total Maintenance Expenditures	$	165,104	$	156,684	$	159,750		
					
Total O&M Expenditures	$	257,250	$	225,484	$	232,945		
					
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	(17,905)	$	(4,559)	$	(11,060)		
					
Debt Payments	0	0	0		
					
BALANCE	$	(17,905)	$	(4,559)	$	(11,060)		
					
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	(2,721)	(4,414)	(4,414)	Two Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
Discounts For Early Payments	(5,860)	(8,827)	(8,827)	Four Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
					
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(26,486)	$	(17,800)	$	(24,301)		
					
CARRYOVER FROM PRIOR YEAR	0	17,800	24,301	Carryover From Prior Year	
					
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(26,486)	$	$		

Delta Farms Water Control District Assessment Comparison

Fiscal Year 2021/2022
Assessment Per Unit

Fiscal Year 2022/2023
Assessment Per Unit

Fiscal Year 2023/2024
Assessment Per Unit

Fiscal Year
2024/2025
Projected Assessment Per Unit

O&M		$	88.00		$	94.00		$	98.00		$	98.00	
Total		$	88.00		$	94.00		$	98.00		$	98.00	

* Assessments Include the Following :
4% Discount for Early Payments 2% County Fees
Tax Collector & Property Appraiser Fee

Community Information:
Units (One Unit= 1 Acre)	2,252.00

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