Welcome

Welcome to the official website for the Water’s Edge Community Development District (the “District”). This website is funded on behalf of the District to serve two major purposes. The first is to comply with Chapter 189.069 of the Florida Statutes, which requires each special District to maintain an official website. The second is an effort to help educate the general public about the services provided by the District, and to highlight the other agencies involved in the day-to-day operations of the community. These agencies include but are not limited to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Manatee County and the Water's Edge Homeowner Association.

HURRICANE UPDATE IN THE DISTRICT

We hope everyone is safe and well from hurricane Milton. Our biggest priority firsthand was getting the amenity center open and running for resident use, hazardous trees off of roadways, and making sure the district was operational. Our next steps in this process are assessing damages, repairs, supply ordering, etc. We are working closely with the district vendors on Hurricane cleanup and getting the community back up to standards. We ask for your patience through this process given it’s going to take time to recover and if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to (813) 344-4844.

Resident Notice:

We have received an increase in complaints from residents concerning vehicles speeding throughout the neighborhood. Please be mindful that the speed limit throughout the community is 25 MPH. Please be a good neighbor and watch your speed.

CDD Zoom Meeting Information:

Zoom Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/9564962978 8
Meeting ID: 956 496 2978
Passcode: 516708Gms
Zoom Phone #: (646) 876- 9923
*Residents must use the raise the hand feature on Zoom in order to speak during Audience Comments.

New Meeting Location Reminder

The Water’s Edge Community Development District will meet at our new location at the new Fire Station #2 at 3804 Rye Road beginning in September of 2023 at 6:00 p.m. If you are interested in attending in person please park on the north side of the fire station and enter the building from the front. The training room we will be using is on the left.

Please remember we are guests, and the fire personnel that staffs this 24/7 fire station lives there while on shift. This means eating, sleeping and decompressing from running calls. Participation via Zoom will still be available.

Latest Actions:

At the November 13, 2024 meeting, the Water’s Edge CDD took the following actions:

-Jan Burbank complimented LMP on the playground entrance landscaping.

-Dennis & Laura Hallinger of Rosedown Glen were concerned about the landscaping around the back exit gate as well as their side yard adjacent to Rye Road. Jessee noted she was aware and had sent pictures to the CDD Field Manager.

-Fred Tenzer asked when the County would be coming by with “The Claw” to pick up the hurricane debris. Kisela hoped it would be before Thanksgiving; however, given that we’ve had three storms in the past couple of months and the west part of Manatee County is inundated with storm debris, it may take even longer for them to get to our neighborhood.

Landscape Report (Chris Berry) and Hurricane Cleanup:

-Berry noted LMP has been focusing on safety issues such as fallen trees, branches, etc. Most of the neighborhood’s storm cleanup and debris has been completed.

-We will hold off on the proposals for landscape enhancements by the Amenity Center, cul-de-sacs and lift stations until all the storm damage has been repaired or replaced.

-Jessee noted we still have some signs that were either bent or fell down. The streetlights along River’s Reach Boulevard are out and some of the lightbulbs popped off. The Board directed GMS to fix the streetlights as soon as possible, including the ones by the Amenity Center.

-Jessee noted the playground mulch needs to be replenished and the canopy fixed.

-One of the boards is loose on the pedestrian bridge on Rye Road. Since this is under county jurisdiction, GMS will reach out to the county and request repairs.

Attorney Report (Wes Haber):

-Burbank requested an update on the Quit Claim Deed we received from Neal. He wanted to ensure we had a clear title and would not incur any liability by accepting this parcel. Haber noted the summary report will be distributed early next week, and formal acceptance will be considered in January.

-Jessee noted we seem to have a couple of abandoned kayaks by the canoe racks. Jessee will work with Amanda Ferguson from GMS on creating a policy for canoe/kayak storage. This will be placed on a future agenda for Board consideration.

-Both the front and back gates suffered damages from the port-a-potties that flew across the street from the two construction sites. Since they are two separate builders, GMS needs to contact both of them and request payment for damages.

Engineer Report:

-Kisela is concerned that the new engineer assigned to the CDD is not being responsive with our requests. After much discussion, the Board directed GMS to contact Johnson Engineering and request a new engineer. If the problem persists, the Board will consider releasing an RFQ for engineering services.

-Jessee has submitted a public records request for the Certificate of Completion for the Phase II roads.

Field Manager Report:

-Sluizer requested an installation date for the playground mulch.

-Kisela and Burbank requested the streetlights be made a priority for repair/replacement of bulbs.

Supervisors/Audience Comments:

-Burbank reminded GMS he had asked that a draft of an investment policy be placed on the agenda for consideration as well as what was spent out of the reserves in FY 23/24

-Kisela noted a resident had asked for a couple of Hanukkah decorations to be added to the front entrance holiday decorations. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to keep the decorations festive, without any religious undertones as specified in Florida Statutes.

-Irrigation timers need to be adjusted for the back exit gate and interior side easement landscaping abutting Rye Road.

Water’s Edge Community Development District Disclosure

Please be advised that the Water’s Edge Community Development District (the “District”), a local unit of special purpose government created under Florida law, has constructed and is responsible for the maintenance of certain improvements, infrastructure and facilities within the District. The District financed this construction through the sale of tax-exempt bonds, a form of public financing. As a result, and in accordance with applicable federal and state law, all District owned improvements, infrastructure and facilities are and shall remain open and accessible to the general public. Should you have any questions on this matter, non-resident user fees applicable to District recreational facilities, or any other general District issue, please feel free to contact the District Manager.