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South Dade Community Development District Meeting Minutes Approved

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
1 week ago

SOUTH DADE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

SOUTH DADE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Regular Meeting Minutes October 23, 2025 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the South Dade Community Development District was held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Waterstone Bay Clubhouse, 28301 SW 152nd Avenue, Homestead, Florida. Present and constituting a quorum were: Ira White Chairman Maria Rodriguez Vice Chairman William Smith Assistant Secretary Also present were: Daniel Esposito District Manager Roy Cole District Attorney Several Residents FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call Mr. Esposito called the meeting to order and conducted roll call. There were three Supervisors present constituting a quorum. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS Audience Comments There were no audience comments. THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of the Minutes of the September 25, 2025 Regular Meeting Mr. Smith moved to approve the minutes of the September 25, 2025 Regular Meeting. Ms. Rodriguez seconded the motion. All were in favor. FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Acceptance of the Financial Report Mr. Esposito presented the Financial Report, a copy of which had been provided in the agenda package. FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Consideration of Resolution 2026-01 Authorizing the Transfer of Funds from the Improvement Trust Account to the General Fund Mr. Esposito stated that this resolution authorizes the transfer of funds from the Improvement Trust Account to the General Fund. On MOTION by Ms. Rodriguez, seconded by Mr. Smith, with all in favor, Resolution 2026-01 Authorizing the Transfer of Funds from the Improvement Trust Account to the General Fund, was approved. SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Consideration of Agreement with Vista Landscaping, LLC for Landscape Maintenance Services Mr. Esposito stated that this agreement is for landscape maintenance services with Vista Landscaping, LLC. SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Staff Reports District Attorney Mr. Cole had nothing further to report. District Manager Mr. Esposito had nothing further to report. EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisor Requests There were no Supervisor requests. NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Adjournment Mr. White adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m. Ira White Chairman

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Islamorada Public Hearing Set for Vacation Rental Ordinance

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Village Council of Islamorada, Village of Islands, Florida, at the Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida, commencing at 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, regarding the following proposed Ordinance: ORDINANCE 23-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 30-76(E)(2), ENTITLED “ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VACATION RENTALS IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT;” PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR VACATION RENTALS FOR PROPERTIES IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The subject property is located at 82751 Old Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036 and is further described as STR# 22-0248; Lot 20, Block 4 Plantation Key Colony Plat Book 3, Page 166. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard. Anyone wishing to submit documents may do so prior to the meeting by delivering them to the Village Clerk at the above address, or by emailing [email protected]. All submissions will be part of the public record. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons with disabilities who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting/hearing should contact the Village Clerk at 305-664-6412, no later than two (2) business days prior to such proceeding.If you are hearing impaired, contact the TDD operator at 1-800-955-8771 (Toll Free) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). If any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the Village Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Publish Date: August 24, 2023

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Islamorada Public Hearing Set for Vacation Rental Ordinance

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Village Council of Islamorada, Village of Islands, Florida, at the Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida, commencing at 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, regarding the following proposed Ordinance: ORDINANCE 23-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 30-76(E)(2), ENTITLED “ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VACATION RENTALS IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT;” PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR VACATION RENTALS FOR PROPERTIES IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The subject property is located at 82751 Old Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036 and is further described as STR# 22-0248; Lot 20, Block 4 Plantation Key Colony Plat Book 3, Page 166. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard. Anyone wishing to submit documents may do so prior to the meeting by delivering them to the Village Clerk at the above address, or by emailing [email protected]. All submissions will be part of the public record. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons with disabilities who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting/hearing should contact the Village Clerk at 305-664-6412, no later than two (2) business days prior to such proceeding.If you are hearing impaired, contact the TDD operator at 1-800-955-8771 (Toll Free) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). If any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the Village Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Publish Date: August 24, 2023

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Islamorada Budget Hearing Set for September 5th

Please see the attached document for information regarding the Notice of Budget Hearing to be held on September 5, 2024.

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Islamorada Public Hearing Set for Vacation Rental Ordinance

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"NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Village Council of Islamorada, Village of Islands, Florida, at the Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida, commencing at 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, regarding the following proposed Ordinance: ORDINANCE 23-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 30-76(E)(2), ENTITLED “ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VACATION RENTALS IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT;” PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR VACATION RENTALS FOR PROPERTIES IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The subject property is located at 82751 Old Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036 and is further described as STR# 22-0248; Lot 20, Block 4 Plantation Key Colony Plat Book 3, Page 166. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard. Anyone wishing to submit documents may do so prior to the meeting by delivering them to the Village Clerk at the above address, or by emailing [email protected]. All submissions will be part of the public record. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons with disabilities who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting/hearing should contact the Village Clerk at 305-664-6412, no later than two (2) business days prior to such proceeding.If you are hearing impaired, contact the TDD operator at 1-800-955-8771 (Toll Free) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). If any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the Village Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Publish Date: August 24, 2023"

Islamorada Public Hearing Set for Vacation Rental Ordinance

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"NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Village Council of Islamorada, Village of Islands, Florida, at the Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida, commencing at 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, regarding the following proposed Ordinance: ORDINANCE 23-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 30-76(E)(2), ENTITLED “ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VACATION RENTALS IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT;” PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR VACATION RENTALS FOR PROPERTIES IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The subject property is located at 82751 Old Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036 and is further described as STR# 22-0248; Lot 20, Block 4 Plantation Key Colony Plat Book 3, Page 166. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard. Anyone wishing to submit documents may do so prior to the meeting by delivering them to the Village Clerk at the above address, or by emailing [email protected]. All submissions will be part of the public record. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons with disabilities who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting/hearing should contact the Village Clerk at 305-664-6412, no later than two (2) business days prior to such proceeding.If you are hearing impaired, contact the TDD operator at 1-800-955-8771 (Toll Free) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). If any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the Village Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Publish Date: August 24, 2023"

Islamorada Budget Hearing Set for September 5th

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"Please see the attached document for information regarding the Notice of Budget Hearing to be held on September 5, 2024."

Department of State Meeting Notices Available Online

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