DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

Regular Board Meeting & Public Hearing
JUNE 16, 2026
8:15 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
Offices of Carter Associates 1708 21st Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960 REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 16, 2026
8:15 A.M.

Call to Order
Proof of Publication…	Page 1
Establish Quorum
Additions or Deletions to Agenda
Comments from the Public
Approval of Minutes
March 17, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes…	Page 2
April 21, 2026 Special Workshop Minutes…	Page 5
Reports
Treasurer’s Report…	Page 6
Engineer
Status Report
Attorney
Chairman
Old Business
New Business
Discussion of Board Workshop
Consider Resolution No. 2026-02 – Resetting Public Hearing Date to Adopt Fiscal Year
2026-2027 Final Budget…	Page 13
Consider Resolution No. 2026-03 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Meeting Schedule… Page 14
Public Hearing
Proof of Publication…	Page 16
Receive Public Comments on Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Final Budget
Consider Resolution No. 2026-04 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Final Budget…	Page 17
Administrative Matters
Board Member Comments
Adjourn

Publication Date 2026-06-03

Subcategory Miscellaneous Notices

Notice of Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting of the Delta Farms Water Control District
The Board of Supervisors (the Board) of the Delta Farms Water Control District (the District) will hold a Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting on June 16, 2026, at 8:15 a.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, in the Offices of LJA/Carter Associates, Inc. located at 1708 21st Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Board to consider the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Final Budget. The purpose of the Regular Board Meeting is for the Board to consider any business which may properly come before it. A copy of the Budget and/or Agenda may be obtained from the Districts website or at the offices of the District Manager, Special District Services, Inc., 2501A Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 during normal business hours. The meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. Meetings may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on the record.
There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors will participate by telephone; therefore, a speaker telephone may be present at the meeting location so that Supervisors may be fully informed of the discussions taking place.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at these meetings should contact the District Manager at (772) 345-5119 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922, at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the meeting. If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this Public Hearing and/or Regular Board Meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person
may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at their own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.
Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.
Delta Farms Water Control District www.deltafarmswcd.org
PUBLISH: Indian River Press Journal 05/27/26 & 06/03/26 TCN12354993

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DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 17, 2026

CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Board Meeting of March 17, 2026, of the Delta Farms Water Control District (the “District”) was called to order at 8:50 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 10, 2025, as part of the District’s Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Meeting Schedule, as legally required.

ESTABLISH A QUORUM

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

Also in attendance were District Managers Frank Sakuma and Stephanie Brown of Special District Services, and District Engineer Tyler Spencer of Carter Associates.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA

There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

There were no comments from the public.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 20, 2026, Regular Board Meeting
The January 20, 2026, Regular Board Meeting minutes were approved on a motion made by Mr. Dooley, seconded by Mr. Banack. The motion passed unanimously.
REPORTS

Treasurer
Mr. Banack provided the financial report. There were no objections.

A motion was made by Mr. Banack, seconded by Mr. Dooley, approving the Treasurer’s Report as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Engineer
Mr. Spencer provided updates on the following matters:

Reservoir Levels
Future Horizons will be at the district the week of March 30th treating canals A&B
Water Quality Testing – water quality is good although PH readings are worth noting
Murphy Panel (pump) – still not providing a reading
Three mowing contract bids received (The Canady Company, Heath Beimly Services LLC, & Green’s Cattle & AG Service LLC)

After Board discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Dooley, seconded by Mr. Banack, to accept the mowing services bid from Heath Beimly Services, contingent upon an onsite meeting. The motion passed unanimously.

Attorney
There was no Attorney Report at this time.

Chairman
There was no Chairman Report at this time.

OLD BUSINESS
Pump Rental
Mr. Banack voiced his concern regarding the costs of the pump rental and notified the Board that it has not been used regularly during the rental period. Mr. Dooley discussed the email from District Counsel Steve Henderson regarding the district’s limited responsibilities of discharging water. He suggested providing a document that detailed the limits of the discharge abilities to landowners. Mr. Dooley also spoke in favor of invoicing landowners for any significant costs that arise after installation.

Consensus of the Board to generate an invoice and letter, to be reviewed by the Chair prior to sending to the landowner.

NEW BUSINESS
Consider Resolution No. 2026-04 Adopting a Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Proposed Budget
A motion was made by Mr. Dooley, seconded by Mr. Banack, to adopt Resolution 2026-01 Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Proposed Budget as amended, setting the assessment rate to $88 per acre, and setting the Public Hearing for May 19, 2026 at 8:15 a.m. The motion passed unanimously.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

There were no Administrative Matters at this time.

BOARD MEMBER COMMMENTS

Mr. Banack-requested to meet in the field to discuss connectivity options.
Consensus of the Board to schedule a Workshop to be held in the field in lieu of the April 21, 2026 Regular Board Meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Dooley adjourned the meeting at 9:43
a.m. There were no objections.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	President/Vice-President

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT SPECIAL BOARD WORKSHOP MINUTES APRIL 21, 2026

CALL TO ORDER

The Special Workshop of April 21, 2026, of the Delta Farms Water Control District (the “District”) was called to order at 8:15 a.m. at the intersection of 130th Avenue and State Road 60 in Vero Beach, Florida 32966.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Proof of publication was presented that showed notice of the Special Workshop had been published in the Indian River Press Journal on April 13, 2026, as legally required.

DISCUSSION REGARDING OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF THE DISTRICT

Supervisors and the District Engineer toured various elements of the stormwater canals and structures within the Delta Farms Water Control District. There was general discussion in the group, specifically in looking at the potential of increasing water flow through from east to west within the District. The District Engineer was asked to research and provide additional information about potential connections to District canals that are, or that may provide, the ability for moving water in severe storm events or in anticipation of those types of events. Mr. Spencer was also asked to provide a proposal for any survey work that may be required for this effort.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

There were no comments from the public.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
There were no additional comments from the Board.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss at the Workshop, Mr. Dooley adjourned the Workshop at 9:11 a.m. There were no objections.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	President/Vice-President

Delta Farms Water Control District

Financial Report For May 2026

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
MAY 2026

REVENUES	Annual Budget
10/1/25 - 9/30/26	
Actual May-26	Year To Date Actual
10/1/25 - 5/31/26	
O & M ASSESSMENTS	175,649	0	169,447	
OTHER REVENUES	0	0	0	
INTEREST INCOME - MONEY MARKET	1,800	0	6,753	
INTEREST INCOME - PRIME	0	0	157	
NET FMIT INTEREST INCOME (INCOME LESS LOSS ON FMIT FUNDS)	0	0	4,670	
TOTAL REVENUES	$	177,449	$	-	$	181,027	
				
EXPENDITURES				
MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES				
AQUATIC WEED CONTROL	26,500	0	15,945	
CANAL MAINTENANCE	4,000	0	0	
FUEL	65,500	0	26,839	
REPAIRS	50,000	1,235	93,424	
R/W MAINTENANCE (MOWING)	24,500	0	4,219	
SUPPLIES	1,000	906	2,586	
WATER QUALITY TESTING	1,250	0	793	
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES	$	172,750	$	2,141	$	143,806	
				
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES				
AUDIT	6,300	0	0	
ENGINEERING	18,000	720	12,495	
INSURANCE	17,000	0	17,021	
LEGAL	3,500	0	1,160	
LEGAL ADVERTISING	1,500	0	569	
MANAGEMENT	25,428	2,119	16,952	
MISCELLANEOUS	1,250	67	203	
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS	175	0	925	
OFFICE SUPPLIES	350	1	200	
POSTAGE	250	6	110	
BANK SERVICE CHARGES	0	0	154	
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES	$	73,753	$	2,913	$	49,789	
				
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	246,503	$	5,054	$	193,595	
				
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	(69,054)	$	(5,054)	$	(12,568)	
				
DEBT PAYMENTS	0	0	0	
				
BALANCE	$	(69,054)	$	(5,054)	$	(12,568)	
				
COUNTY APPRAISER & TAX COLLECTOR FEES	(3,513)	0	(3,300)	
DISCOUNTS FOR EARLY PAYMENTS	(7,026)	0	(6,169)	
				
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(79,593)	$	(5,054)	$	(22,037)	
				
CARRYOVER FROM PRIOR YEAR	79,593	0	0	
				
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	-	$	(5,054)	$	(22,037)	

Bank Balance As Of 5/31/26	$	774,117.60	Bank Account Balances	
Accounts Payable As Of 5/31/26	$	2,192.81	FMIT HQ:	$	339,882.08	
Accounts Receivable As Of 5/31/26	$	200.00	Marine Bank (Checking):	$	65,077.70	
Other Current Assets As Of 5/31/26	$	-	Marine Bank (MMA):	$	361,181.35	
Other Assets As Of 5/31/26	$	25,625.00	SBA:	$	7,976.47	
Available Funds As Of 5/31/26	$	797,749.79	TOTAL:	$	774,117.60	

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
Expenditures
October 2025 through May 2026

	Date		Invoice #		Vendor		Memo		Amount	
EXPENDITURES
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES										
01-1301 • ENGINEERING										
	10/31/2025		202547995		CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC.		engineering thru 10/31/2025		1,920.00	
	11/28/2025		202553160		CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC.		engineering thru 11/28/2025		1,155.00	
	12/31/2025		202559522		CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC.		engineering thru 11/28/2025		3,166.00	
	01/30/2026		202602687		LJA Engineering Inc		For Professional Services Rendered Through 1/30/2026		1,694.00	
	02/27/2026		202607636		LJA Engineering Inc		For Professional Services Rendered Through 1/30/2026		1,120.00	
	03/27/2026		202613371		LJA Engineering Inc		For Professional Services Rendered Through 3/27/2026		2,719.50	
	05/01/2026		202619858		LJA Engineering Inc		For Professional Services Rendered Through 5/01/2026		720.00	
Total 01-1301 • ENGINEERING									12,494.50	
01-1302 • INSURANCE										
	10/01/2025		29633		Egis Insurance Advisors		policy # 100125947 10/01/25 - 10/01/26		16,011.00	
	03/04/2026		31661		Egis Insurance Advisors		Policy #FPL028335501 06/01/2026-06/01/2027		1,010.00	
Total 01-1302 • INSURANCE									17,021.00	
01-1303 • LEGAL & ACCOUNTING										
	12/31/2025		06790		Collins Brown Barkett Chartered		legal matters thru 12/31/25		1,160.00	
Total 01-1303 • LEGAL & ACCOUNTING									1,160.00	
01-1304 • Legal Advertisement										
	10/31/2025		0007405715		Gannett Florida LocaliQ		FY 25/26 Mtg Schedule		194.08	
	11/30/2025		0007454959		Gannett Florida LocaliQ		Notice of LO Mtg & Reg Board Mtg		284.24	
	04/30/2026		0007689949		USA Today Media Corp		Notice of Special Board Mtg		90.20	
Total 01-1304 • Legal Advertisement									568.52	
01-1305 • MANAGEMENT FEES										
	10/31/2025		2025-1472		Special District Services		Management fee - October 2025		2,119.00	
	11/30/2025		2025-1594		Special District Services		Management fee - November 2025		2,119.00	
	12/31/2025		2025-1737		Special District Services		Management fee - December 2025		2,119.00	
	01/31/2026		2026-1871		Special District Services		Management fee - January 2026		2,119.00	
	02/28/2026		2026-1994		Special District Services		Management fee - February 2026		2,119.00	
	03/31/2026		2026-2110		Special District Services		Management fee - monthly		2,119.00	
	04/30/2026		2026-2231		Special District Services		Management fee - monthly		2,119.00	
	05/31/2026		2026-2386		Special District Services		Management fee - monthly		2,119.00	
Total 01-1305 • MANAGEMENT FEES									16,952.00	

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
Expenditures
October 2025 through May 2026

	Date		Invoice #		Vendor		Memo		Amount	
01-1306 • MISCELLANEOUS										
	10/15/2025		250026461		MWI CORPORATION		back up pump rental		0.00	
	01/31/2026		2026-1871		Special District Services		travel		49.70	
	02/28/2026		2026-1994		Special District Services		Travel - Frank Sakuma - January 2026		22.48	
	04/30/2026		2026-2231		Special District Services		Travel Frank Sakuma - March 2026		22.48	
	04/30/2026		2026-2231		Special District Services		Travel Stephanie Brown - March 2026		40.60	
	05/31/2026		2026-2386		Special District Services		Travel		67.43	
Total 01-1306 • MISCELLANEOUS									202.69	
01-1307 • dues, subscriptions										
	10/01/2025		1080		FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS		membership 10/25 - 9/26		750.00	
	10/01/2025		92041		Florida Commerce		Special district fee 2025/2026		175.00	
Total 01-1307 • dues, subscriptions									925.00	
01-1308 • OFFICE										
	10/31/2025		2025-1472		Special District Services		copier charges		7.35	
	11/30/2025		2025-1594		Special District Services		copier charges		26.85	
	11/30/2025		2025-1594		Special District Services		meeting books		24.00	
	12/31/2025		2025-1737		Special District Services		copier charges		0.15	
	01/31/2026		2026-1871		Special District Services		copier charges		28.35	
	01/31/2026		2026-1871		Special District Services		meeting books		24.00	
	02/28/2026		2026-1994		Special District Services		Copier Charges - January 2026		14.70	
	02/28/2026		2026-1994		Special District Services		Meeting books - January 2026		24.00	
	03/31/2026		2026-2110		Special District Services		Copier Charges February 2026		0.60	
	04/30/2026		2026-2231		Special District Services		Copier Charges - March 2026		24.75	
	04/30/2026		2026-2231		Special District Services		Meeting books - March 2026		24.00	
	05/31/2026		2026-2386		Special District Services		Copier Charges - April 2026		1.20	
Total 01-1308 • OFFICE									199.95	
01-1310 • BANK SERVICE CHARGES										
	10/31/2025						Service Charge		29.35	
	11/28/2025						Service Charge		31.28	
	12/31/2025						Service Charge		24.45	
	01/30/2026						Service Charge		22.87	
	02/27/2026						Service Charge		23.31	
	03/31/2026						Service Charge		24.00	
Total 01-1310 • BANK SERVICE CHARGES									155.26	

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
Expenditures
October 2025 through May 2026

	Date		Invoice #		Vendor		Memo		Amount	

01-1319 • POSTAGE										
	11/30/2025		2025-1594		Special District Services		FedEx		15.23	
	01/31/2026		2026-1871		Special District Services		FedEx		18.50	
	02/28/2026		2026-1994		Special District Services		FedEx Charges - January 2026		52.84	
	04/30/2026		2026-2231		Special District Services		FedEx Charges - March 2026		18.45	
	05/31/2026		2026-2386		Special District Services		Postage - March & April		5.18	
Total 01-1319 • POSTAGE									110.20	
Total ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES									49,789.12	
MAINTENANCE EXPENSES										
01-1311 • AQUATIC WEED CONTROL										
	10/21/2025		91966		Future Horizons Inc		aquatic weed control		4,500.00	
	11/11/2025		92354		Future Horizons Inc		aquatic weed control		3,570.00	
	01/29/2026		93263		Future Horizons Inc		aquatic weed control		4,000.00	
	04/17/2026		94485		Future Horizons Inc		aquatic weed control		3,875.00	
Total 01-1311 • AQUATIC WEED CONTROL									15,945.00	
01-1313 • FUEL										
	10/07/2025		SI-117083		Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.		diesel		3,462.42	
	10/08/2025		SI-117290		Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.		diesel		2,365.86	
	10/10/2025		SI-116512		Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.		diesel		6,530.54	
	11/25/2025		SI-144288		Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.		diesel		3,452.66	
	11/25/2025		SI-144287		Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.		diesel		3,572.62	
	04/23/2026		SI-229710		Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.		diesel		1,004.86	
	04/23/2026		SI-229709		Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.		diesel		6,450.44	
Total 01-1313 • FUEL									26,839.40	
01-1314 • REPAIRS										
	10/01/2025		825906		Sports Welding		pump repairs		1,615.00	
	10/15/2025		250026461		MWI CORPORATION		back up pump rental		16,009.40	
	10/22/2025		312767		BLUE GOOSE GROWERS		install, maintain, operate portable pump station C		8,892.66	
	11/06/2025		825911		Sports Welding		pump repairs		1,900.00	
	11/13/2025		250026619		MWI CORPORATION		back up pump rental		16,009.40	
	12/11/2025		250026747		MWI CORPORATION		back up pump rental		16,009.40	
	01/08/2026		250026841		MWI CORPORATION		back up pump rental		16,009.40	
	03/02/2026		250027037		MWI CORPORATION		back up pump rental		15,743.40	
	05/04/2026		825934		Sports Welding		pump repairs		1,235.00	
Total 01-1314 • REPAIRS									93,423.66	

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
Expenditures
October 2025 through May 2026

	Date		Invoice #		Vendor		Memo		Amount	

01-1315 • R/W MAINTENANCE - inc Mowing	

11/10/2025		

1694		

HEATH BEIMLY SERVICES LLC		

mowing		

4,219.05	
Total 01-1315 • R/W MAINTENANCE - inc Mowing									4,219.05	
01-1316 • SUPPLIES										
	10/08/2025		424791		NAPA AUTO PARTS		supplies		314.32	
	10/27/2025		426535		NAPA AUTO PARTS		supplies		296.50	
	10/30/2025		427563		NAPA AUTO PARTS		supplies		361.67	
	11/06/2025		428256		NAPA AUTO PARTS		supplies		4.27	
	11/11/2025		428768		NAPA AUTO PARTS		supplies		84.59	
	12/22/2025		433558		NAPA AUTO PARTS		antifreeze		43.47	
	01/14/2026		436056		NAPA AUTO PARTS		battery		391.74	
	04/06/2026		446300		NAPA AUTO PARTS		DELO 15W40, antifreeze		182.88	
	05/04/2026		449641		NAPA AUTO PARTS		fuel filters		906.39	
Total 01-1316 • SUPPLIES									2,585.83	
01-1317 • WATER QUALITY TESTING										
	03/13/2026		2635716861		PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC.		sample 03/04/26		300.00	
	03/16/2026		2635717071		PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC.		sample 03/04/26		493.00	
Total 01-1317 • WATER QUALITY TESTING									793.00	
Total MAINTENANCE EXPENSES									143,805.94	
TOTAL EXPENDITURES									193,595.06	

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT TAX COLLECTIONS
2025-2026

#	

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 *					$175,649	$175,649	$0	$175,649	$0	
				NET **					$165,110	$165,110	$0	$165,110	$0	
1		Indian River County Prop Appraiser	10/01/25	Fees			$	(1,800.00)		$	(1,800.00)			$	(1,800.00)		
2	1	Indian River County Tax Collector	11/26/25	NAV Taxes	$	71,682.00		$	(1,376.29)	$	(2,867.28)	$	67,438.43	$	71,682.00		$	67,438.43		
3	2	Indian River County Tax Collector	12/11/25	NAV Taxes	$	45,318.00		$	(123.71)	$	(1,812.72)	$	43,381.57	$	45,318.00		$	43,381.57		
4	3	Indian River County Tax Collector	01/16/26	NAV Taxes	$	44,070.00			$	(1,322.10)	$	42,747.90	$	44,070.00		$	42,747.90		
5	4	Indian River County Tax Collector	01/30/26	NAV Taxes	$	8,346.00			$	(166.92)	$	8,179.08	$	8,346.00		$	8,179.08		
6	Int - 1	Indian River County Tax Collector	01/30/26	Interest		$	31.02			$	31.02	$	31.02		$	31.02		
7									$	-					
8									$	-					
9									$	-					
10									$	-					
11									$	-					
12									$	-					
13									$	-					
14									$	-					
					$ 169,416.00	$	31.02	$	(3,300.00)	$	(6,169.02)	$ 159,978.00	$ 169,447.02	$	-	$ 159,978.00	$	-	

Collections	Note: Top line are 2025/2026 budgeted assessments before discounts and fees.
96.45%	Bottom line are 2025/2026 budgeted assessments after discounts and fees.

$ 169,416.00
$	31.02

$  159,978.00

$ (169,447.02)	$  (159,978.00)
$	-	$	-
$	- 	$	- 
$	-	$	-

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-02

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01; AMENDING THE DATE AND TIME FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 FINAL BUDGET AND ASSESSMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY AND DISTRICT MANAGER TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS TO ACCOMPLISH THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Delta Farms Water Control District (the “District”) is required by Chapter 190.008, Florida Statutes, to approve a Proposed Budget for each fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, the Board previously adopted Resolution 2026-01 approving a proposed budget and setting a public hearing for May 19, 2026; and

WHEREAS, due to the unforeseen inability of the Board to secure a quorum for the scheduled public hearing, said public hearing had to be re-advertised and rescheduled; and

WHEREAS, the public hearing has been rescheduled for June 16, 2026, and all other requirements and filings associated with the preparation of the fiscal year budget have been completed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT, THAT:

Resolution No. 2026-01 is hereby amended to change the date and time of the Public Hearing to June 16, 2025 at 8:15 a.m. in the Offices of Carter Associates, 1708 21st Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960, for the purpose of receiving public comments on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget.

The Secretary of the District is authorized to execute any and all necessary transmittals, certifications or other acknowledgements or writings, as necessary, to comply with all applicable notice requirements.

PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 15th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:	DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING A REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 AND SETTING THE TIME AND LOCATION OF SAID DISTRICT MEETINGS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Delta Farms Water Control District ("District") to establish a regular meeting schedule for fiscal year 2026/2027; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the District has set a regular meeting schedule, location and time for District meetings for fiscal year 2026/2027 which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A”.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.   The above recitals are hereby adopted.

Section 2.  The regular meeting schedule, time and location for meetings for fiscal year 2026/2027 which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby adopted and authorized to be published.
PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 16th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:	DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

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

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 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 “Meeting” or “Meetings”) at the offices of Carter Associates located at 1708 21st Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 at 8:15 a.m. (**unless otherwise noted**) on the following dates:
October 20, 2026
November 17, 2026
**December 15, 2026**
January 19, 2027
February 16, 2026
March 17 2027
April 20, 2027
May 18, 2027
June 15, 2027
July 20, 2027
August 17, 2027
September 21, 2027
**The December 15, 2026, Annual Landowners’ Meeting will be held at the offices of Collins Brown Barkett, Chartered, located at 756 Beachland Boulevard, Vero Beach, Florida 32963 at 9:00 a.m. The Regular Board Meeting will immediately follow 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 provisions of Florida law. Copies of the Agendas for any of the meetings may be obtained from the District’s website www.deltafarmswcd.org or by contacting the District Manager at 772-345-5119 or by email at bsakuma@sdsinc.org and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 prior to the date of the particular meeting. The Meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for special districts. 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 Supervisor may participate by telephone; therefore, a speaker telephone may be present at the meeting location so that Supervisor may be fully informed of the discussions taking place. Said meeting(s) may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on the record.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at his or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.

In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at any of these meetings should contactthe District Manager at 772-345-5119 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the particular meeting.

Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.

DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
www.deltafarmswcd.org

Publication Date 2026-06-03

Subcategory Miscellaneous Notices

Notice of Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting of the Delta Farms Water Control District
The Board of Supervisors (the Board) of the Delta Farms Water Control District (the District) will hold a Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting on June 16, 2026, at 8:15 a.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, in the Offices of LJA/Carter Associates, Inc. located at 1708 21st Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Board to consider the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Final Budget. The purpose of the Regular Board Meeting is for the Board to consider any business which may properly come before it. A copy of the Budget and/or Agenda may be obtained from the Districts website or at the offices of the District Manager, Special District Services, Inc., 2501A Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 during normal business hours. The meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. Meetings may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on the record.
There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors will participate by telephone; therefore, a speaker telephone may be present at the meeting location so that Supervisors may be fully informed of the discussions taking place.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at these meetings should contact the District Manager at (772) 345-5119 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922, at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the meeting. If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this Public Hearing and/or Regular Board Meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person
may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at their own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.
Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.
Delta Farms Water Control District www.deltafarmswcd.org
PUBLISH: Indian River Press Journal 05/27/26 & 06/03/26 TCN12354993

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-04

A	RESOLUTION	OF	THE	DELTA	FARMS	WATER	CONTROL DISTRICT ADOPTING A FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 BUDGET.

WHEREAS, the Delta Farms Water Control District (“District”) has prepared a Proposed Budget and Final Special Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and has held a duly advertised Public Hearing to receive public comments on the Proposed Budget and Final Special Assessment Roll; and,

WHEREAS, following the Public Hearing and the adoption of the Proposed Budget and Final Assessment Roll, the District is now authorized to levy non-ad valorem assessments upon the properties within the District.

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

Section 1.	The Final Budget and Final Special Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is approved and adopted, and the assessments set forth therein shall be levied.

Section 2.	The Secretary of the District is authorized to execute any and all necessary transmittals, certifications or other acknowledgements or writings, as necessary, to comply with the intent of this Resolution.
PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 16th day of June, 2026.

ATTEST:	DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

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

Delta Farms Water Control District

Final Budget For Fiscal Year 2026/2027
October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027

CONTENTS

FINAL BUDGET

DETAILED FINAL BUDGET

ASSESSMENT COMPARISON

FINAL BUDGET
DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
OCTOBER 1, 2026 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2027

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
BUDGET	
O&M (Operation & Maintenance) Assessments	198,144	
Other Revenues	0	
Interest Income - Money Market/Prime	2,100	
Net FMIT Interest Income	0	
TOTAL REVENUES	$	200,244	
		
EXPENDITURES		
Administrative Expenditures		
Management	26,112	
Legal	3,500	
Engineering	20,000	
Assessment Roll	0	
Audit Fees	6,400	
Insurance	17,000	
Legal Advertisements	1,500	
Miscellaneous	1,000	
Postage	250	
Office Supplies	350	
Dues & Subscriptions	925	
Website Management & ADA Compliance	0	
Bank Service Charges	0	
Total Administrative Expenditures	$	77,037	
		
Maintenance Expenditures		
Aquatic Weed Control	26,000	
Canal Maintenance	3,500	
Fuel	65,500	
Repairs	70,000	
R/W Maintenance	24,000	
Supplies	2,500	
Water Quality Testing	1,250	
Total Maintenance Expenditures	$	192,750	
		
Total O&M Expenditures	$	269,787	
		
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	(69,543)	
		
Debt Payments	0	
		
BALANCE	$	(69,543)	
		
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	(3,963)	
Discounts For Early Payments	(7,926)	
		
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(81,432)	
		
CARRYOVER FROM PRIOR YEAR	81,432	
		
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	-	

DETAILED FINAL BUDGET
DELTA FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
OCTOBER 1, 2026 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2027

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
BUDGET	
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
BUDGET	
FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
BUDGET	

COMMENTS	
O&M (Operation & Maintenance) Assessments	198,345	175,649	198,144	Expenditures Less Interest & Carryover/.94	
Other Revenues	0	0	0		
Interest Income - Money Market/Prime	17,357	1,800	2,100	Interest Projected At $175 Per Month	
Net FMIT Interest Income	12,250	0	0		
TOTAL REVENUES	$	227,952	$	177,449	$	200,244		
					
EXPENDITURES					
Administrative Expenditures					
Management	24,720	25,428	26,112	CPI Adjustment	
Legal	180	3,500	3,500	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Engineering	22,133	18,000	20,000	Fiscal Year 25/26 Expenditure Through January 2026 Is $7,935	
Assessment Roll	0	0	0	Included In Management Fee	
Audit Fees	6,200	6,300	6,400	Accepted Amount For 2025/2026 Audit	
Insurance	17,011	17,000	17,000	Fiscal Year 25/26 Expenditure Was $16,011	
Legal Advertisements	549	1,500	1,500	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Miscellaneous	175	1,250	1,000	$250 Decrease From 2025/2026 Budget	
Postage	238	250	250	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Office Supplies	409	350	350	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Dues & Subscriptions	925	175	925	Annual Fee Due Dept Of Economic Opportunity & FASD	
Website Management & ADA Compliance	0	0	0	Included In Management Fee	
Bank Service Charges	345	0	0		
Total Administrative Expenditures	$	72,885	$	73,753	$	77,037		
					
Maintenance Expenditures					
Aquatic Weed Control	21,798	26,500	26,000	$500 Decrease From 2025/2026 Budget	
Canal Maintenance	0	4,000	3,500	$500 Decrease From 2025/2026 Budget	
Fuel	34,362	65,500	65,500	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Repairs	143,075	50,000	70,000	$20,000 Increase From 2025/2026 Budget	
R/W Maintenance	8,438	24,500	24,000	$500 Decrease From 2025/2026 Budget	
Supplies	7,384	1,000	2,500	$1,500 Increase From 2025/2026 Budget	
Water Quality Testing	1,508	1,250	1,250	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Total Maintenance Expenditures	$	216,565	$	172,750	$	192,750		
					
Total O&M Expenditures	$	289,450	$	246,503	$	269,787		
					
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	(61,498)	$	(69,054)	$	(69,543)		
					
Debt Payments	0	0	0		
					
BALANCE	$	(61,498)	$	(69,054)	$	(69,543)		
					
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	(2,786)	(3,513)	(3,963)	Two Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
Discounts For Early Payments	(4,909)	(7,026)	(7,926)	Four Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
					
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(69,193)	$	(79,593)	$	(81,432)		
					
CARRYOVER FROM PRIOR YEAR	0	79,593	81,432	Carryover From Prior Year	
					
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(69,193)	$	-	$	-		

Delta Farms Water Control District Assessment Comparison

Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	
2023/2024	2024/2025	2025/2026	2026/2027	
Assessment	Assessment	Assessment	Projected Assessment	
	Per Unit			Per Unit			Per Unit			Per Unit		

	O&M	

 $	98.00 

 $	88.00 

 $	78.00 

 $	88.00 

Total

$	98.00	$

88.00	$

78.00	$

88.00

* 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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