TAMPA PALMS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

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1 TAMPA PALMS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Agenda Package Board of Supervisors Meeting Wednesday, August 8, :00 P.M. Compton Park Recreation Building Compton Drive, Tampa, Florida

2 TAMPA PALMS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CDD Meeting Advanced Package August 8, 2018 Contents 1. Introduction 2. Agenda 3. Financial Statements a. Financial Analysis b. Financial Statements A/O 6/30/2018 c. Monthly Financial Summary d. Project Driven Financial Reports e. Check Registers & Other Disbursements 4. Strategic Planning and Capital Projects Planning f. Strategic Planning g. Significant Events h. Signature Spending Plan 5. July 2018 Board Meeting & Budget Hearings Minutes 6. Consultant Reports i. Signature Progress Report j. Community Appearance k. Pond Stabilization l. Tampa Palms Flood Controls m. Election of Board Officers n. FDOT / City Meeting Information o. Tampa Palms CDD Core Values

3 Tampa Palms Community Development District Development Planning and Financing Group Amberly Drive, Suite 175, Tampa, Florida Phone: Fax: August 3, 2018 Board of Supervisors Tampa Palms Community Development District Dear Board Members: The Board of Supervisors of the Tampa Palms Community Development District Budget Hearing and Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Compton Park Recreation Building, Compton Drive, Tampa, Florida. The advanced copy of the agenda for this meeting is attached. Enclosed for your reviews are the minutes of the July, 2018 Board Meeting & Budget Hearings and the documents outlined in the table of contents. Any additional support material will be distributed prior to the meeting, and staff will present their reports at the meeting. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Lore Yeira Lore Yeria District Manager LY: mmw cc: Maggie Wilson DPFG (Record Copy)

4 Tampa Palms CDD Meeting Agenda Aug 8, 2018, 6:00 p.m. Compton Park Recreation Building Compton Drive, Tampa, FL Welcome & Roll Call 2. Strategic Planning 3. Board Member Discussion Items 4. Public Comments 5. Approval of the July, 2018 Minutes 6. Approval of District Disbursements 7. Consultant Reports BB Downs Restoration Community Appearance Pond Stabilization Resolution Modifying Board Officers m. FDOT Plans / City Report on BB Downs Signal Timing 8. Other Matters 9. Public Comments 10. Supervisor comments 11. Adjourn

5 TP CDD Board Financial Analysis August 3, 2018 Executive Summary Nine months ending June 30, 2018 As of June 30, 2018, The District has cash balances net of liabilities of $ 4.5 M. With three months left in the fiscal year District expenses should vary favorably in the range of $ 75 K to 90 K. The timing of several expense categories, such as Landscape Maintenance and Renewal & Replacement will come back to budgeted plan levels. The CDD should end the year with about $ 1.2 M in presently unallocated funds with which to address future community needs. Those line items forecasted for material year-end favorable budget variances are principally Cash Management Interest $ 45 K, Legal Services $ 17 K, Park Attendants $ 16 K plus Electricity 10 K. FY Budget Performance Revenue Interest Income will vary favorably by about $ 45 K due principally to a favorable negotiated rate. Project-Driven Expenses The General Fund Budget shows an unfavorable balance of $ 260 K as of May 31st. This is due primarily to the fact that the Signature TP 2017 (BBD) funding has not been brought forward from the fund balance. This matter will be resolved by a budget amendment due in Sept. Cash Flow Projections for Calendar 2018 (Shown in $ 000) Sources of Funds Cash Balance 6/30/18 $ 4592 Collections prior to December receipts 4 Total Sources of Funds $ 4,596 Uses of Funds Balance FY expenses ( $ 740) Signature expenses ( 659) Pond improvement reserves ( 700) Weather related reserves ( 400) Palm pest & Deferred projects ( 200) 1 st Qtr FY expenses ( 600) Moderate future assessments ( 350) Total Uses of Funds ( $ 3,365) Projected Funds before December, 2018 receipts $ 1,231 Page 1 of 13 Financial Reports Monthly Executive Summary

6 FAQ Why is there a budget line item appearing on the financial statements (Legal Advertisements) that appears separate from Legal Expenses? The District is required to advertise in a newspaper of local distribution information regarding the following: - Schedule of Board Meetings - Schedule of Budget Hearing - Proposed Budget Some of these notices must be run multiple times. The District is further required to send to each owner of record a notification of both the proposed Budget Hearing date and time and the proposed assessments, if the assessments are increased. During the many years of no increase in assessments for Tampa Palms, this requirement for US Mail notification of each owner did not apply. These notifications and advertisements are legally required under Florida law. They are expensive and becoming more so. That fact was originally anticipated in development of the budget line item for Legal Services. During the audit conducted last year, the examiner asked for clarification on certain of the legal costs, primarily centered on change in level of spending. Subsequent to that inquiry the DPFG financial staff has separated the advertisement and notice costs from the legal services costs for clarity and ease of future review. Page 2 of 13 Financial Reports Monthly Executive Summary

7 Tampa Palms CDD Balance Sheet June 30, 2018 GENERAL ASSETS: CASH - Operating Account $ 212,083 PETTY CASH 500 INVESTMENTS: Excess Fund Account- Sunshine Bank 4,455,909 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - RECEIVABLE FROM TAMPA PALMS HOA 8,906 PREPAID ITEMS 96 TOTAL ASSETS $ 4,677,494 LIABILITIES: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE $ 8,013 ACCRUED EXPENSES 77,161 FUND BALANCE: NON-SPENDABLE 96 RESTRICTED - UNASSIGNED: 4,592,224 TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE $ 4,677,494 Financial Reports Page 3 of 13 Balance Sheet

8 Tampa Palms CDD General Fund Statement of Revenue, Expenditures and Change in Fund Balance FY For the period from October 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 FAVORABLE BUDGET ACTUAL (UNFAVORABLE) BUDGET YEAR-TO-DATE YEAR-TO-DATE YTD VARIANCE REVENUES SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON ROLL (Gross) 94.00% $ 2,621,002 $ 2,621,002 $ 2,621,682 $ 680 INTEREST 10,000 7,500 38,235 (a) 30,735 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 1, ,075 1,175 DISCOUNT-ASSESSMENTS 4.00% (104,840) (104,840) (99,173) 5,667 TOTAL REVENUES 2,527,362 2,524,562 2,562,819 38,257 EXPENDITURES ADMINISTRATIVE: PAYROLL - SUPERVISORS COMPENSATION 11,000 8,250 7, PAYROLL TAXES - FICA 5,810 4,358 4,688 (330) PAYROLL TAXES - Unempl & W/Comp Ins & Payroll Fee 5,024 3,768 1,305 2,463 CDD MANAGEMENT SERVICES 62,288 46,716 46,719 (3) AUDITING SERVICES 6,299 6,299 6, ASSESSMENT ROLL SERVICES 10,050 10,050 10,050 - TAX COLLECTOR FEES-ASSMTS 2.0% 52,420 52,420 50,442 1,978 PROPERTY APRAISER'S FEES-ASSMTS 0.0% LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS - - 3,190 (3,190) LEGAL SERVICES 25,000 18,750 1,860 16,890 MISCELLANEOUS ADMIN.SERVICES ( Admin + Filing fees + Bank fees ) 11,440 8,580 7, DIRECTORS & OFFICERS INSURANCE 3,407 3,407 2, TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE 192, , ,809 19,789 FIELD MANAGEMENT SERVICES: DISTRICT OPERATING STAFF 160, , ,290 3,178 PARK ATTENDANTS 89,757 67,318 51,256 16,062 PARK PATROL 63,807 47,855 46,188 1,668 FIELD MANAGEMENT CONTINGENCY 20,000 15, ,364 TOTAL FIELD MANAGEMENT SERVICES 334, , ,370 35,271 GENERAL OVERHEAD: INSURANCE 11,572 11,572 10, INFORMATION SYSTEMS (TEL & SECURITY) 21,973 16,480 12,426 4,054 WATER-UTILITY 13,520 10,140 11,310 (1,170) REFUSE REMOVAL (SOLID WASTE) 6,405 4,804 5,870 (1,066) ELECTRICITY 122,720 92,040 75,741 16,299 STREETLIGHTING EXPENSE (Includes City Portion) STORMWATER FEE 3,640 3,640 3, MISCELLANEOUS FIELD SERVICES 13,000 9,750 9, TOTAL GENERAL OVERHEAD 192, , ,566 19,859 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE: LANDSCAPING MONITORING FEE 18,720 14,040 15,525 (1,485) LANDSCAPE AND POND MAINTENANCE 965, , ,220 67,538 LANDSCAPE REPLACEMENT 78,740 59,055 40,185 18,870 NPDES PROGRAM 31,354 23,516 14,241 9,275 TOTAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 1,093, , ,171 94,198 FACILITY MAINTENANCE: IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE 93,159 69,869 64,720 5,149 R&M FOUNTAIN 23,811 17,858 15,488 2,370 FACILITY MAINTENANCE 78,740 59,055 51,861 7,194 MOTOR FUEL & LUBRICANTS 4,160 3,120 2, JANITORIAL/SUPPLIES 2,046 1,535 2,423 (888) Financial Reports Page 4 of 13 General Fund- June Statements

9 Tampa Palms CDD General Fund Statement of Revenue, Expenditures and Change in Fund Balance FY For the period from October 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 FAVORABLE BUDGET ACTUAL (UNFAVORABLE) BUDGET YEAR-TO-DATE YEAR-TO-DATE YTD VARIANCE PROJECTS : R&R & DEFERRED MTC 190, , ,408 17,542 NPDES / CLEAN WATER 50,000 37,500 23,339 14,161 SIGNATURE TP ,665 60, ,707 (475,208) CAPITAL PROJECTS 190, , ,999 (49) TOTAL FACILITY MAINTENANCE & PROJECTS 713, , ,521 (429,185) TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,527,362 1,917,369 2,177,437 (260,068) EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES - 607, ,382 (221,811) FUND BALANCE - BEGINNING - - 4,206,938 4,206,938 FUND BALANCE - ENDING $ - $ 607,193 $ 4,592,320 $ 3,985,127 Financial Reports Page 5 of 13 General Fund- June Statements

10 TAMPA PALMS CDD CASH REGISTER FY 2018 Date Num Name Memo Receipts Disbursements Balance 05/31/2018 EOM BALANCE 385, , , /01/ DPFG MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING, LLC CDD Mgmt - June 5, , /01/ MARY-MARGARET WILSON Field Mgmt - June 8, , /04/2018 PAYCHEX Refund for Unauthorized Chgs - INV , /08/2018 ACH Paychex P/R Fee , /08/ DD DOROTHY COLLINS 5/21-6/03 - D. Collins P/R 2, , /08/2018 ACH Paychex 5/21-6/3 - D. Collins P/R , /11/ ADVANCED ENERGY SOLUTION OF Electrical Repairs , /11/ AT&T Long Distance - May , /11/ CINTAS Mats , /11/ CLEAN SWEEP SUPPLY COMPANY Supplies , /11/ DOUGLAS CLEANING SERVICES VOID: Amberly Park - Cleaning - June , /11/ FLORIDA FOUNTAIN MAINTENANCE, INC Fntn Maint - June - Reserve & Turnbury , /11/ FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS Hampton Park - Phone - May , /11/ TERMINEX Pest Control - May , /11/ VERIZON 4/24-5/23 - Phone , /11/ WESCO TURF, INC Supplies 1, , /11/ XEROX CORPORATION Meter Usage - May , /18/ ADVANCED ENERGY SOLUTION OF Electrical Repairs , /18/ CINTAS Mats , /18/ FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS Amberly Park FIOS , /18/ HELENA NOEL VOID: Admin Svcs - 4/25-6/ , /18/ IRON MOUNTAIN 6/1-6/30- Storage , /18/ LOWE'S Supplies , /18/ SAFEGUARD Checks , /18/ SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA, INC 5/13-5/26 - Security 2, , /18/ SUNSHINE STATE ONE CALL F FLORIDA Dig Tickets , /18/ TAMPA ELECTRIC Summary Bill - May 9, , /18/ WEX BANK Fuel - May , /18/ XEROX CORPORATION Copier Contract , /21/ ABM Landscape & Turf Services Landscape Maint - June 59, , /21/ ADVANCED ENERGY SOLUTION OF Electrical Repairs , /21/ CLEAN SWEEP SUPPLY COMPANY Supplies , /21/ EEI SECURITY VOID: 7/1-9/30 - Monitoring , /21/ ESD WASTE2WASTER, INC Pump Maint - June , /21/ OLM, INC Landscape Insp - June 1, , /21/ SOLITUDE LAKE MANAGEMENT Remove & Haul Away Aquatic New Pond 2, , /21/ TERMINEX Pest Control - June - Hampton Park , /22/2018 ACH Paychex P/R Fee , /22/ DD DOROTHY COLLINS 6/4-6/17/18 - D. Collins P/R 2, , /22/ Eugene R. Field BOS Mtg - 6/13/ , /22/ Adisa Gibson BOS Mtg - 6/13/ , /22/ Patricia B. Maney BOS Mtg - 6/13/ , /22/ DD James P. Soley BOS Mtg - 6/13/ , /22/ DD Jessica B. Vaughn BOS Mtg - 6/13/ , /22/2018 ACH Paychex 6/4-6/17/18 - D. Collins P/R , /25/ DOUGLAS CLEANING SERVICES Amberly Park - Cleaning - June , /25/ HELENA NOEL Admin Svcs - 4/25-6/ , /27/ ABM Landscape & Turf Services Plants BB Downs/Irrigation/Mowing/Handyman/Pond Bank 56, , /27/ ADVANCED ENERGY SOLUTION OF Electrical Repairs , /27/ CINTAS Mats , /27/ DOUGLAS CLEANING SERVICES VOID: , /27/ FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS CDD Phone - June , /27/ HOOVER PUMPING SYSTEMS Back Flush Valve Replacement 2, , /27/ REPUBLIC SERVICES 7/1-7/30- Solid Waste , /27/ ROBERT SPICHER PUMP SERVICES Pump Maint - CDD Lift Station , /27/ SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA, INC 5/27-6/9 - Security 2, , /27/ DOUGLAS CLEANING SERVICES 6/5-6/15 - CDD Cleaning , /27/ DOUGLAS CLEANING SERVICES 6/19-6/29 - CDD Cleaning , /27/ TAMPA PRINT SERVICES Mass Mailing 1, , /27/ TIMES PUBLISHING COMPANY Legal Ad , /29/2018 TAMPA PALMS Park Membership , /29/2018 JWC HAMPTIONS, LLC Sign Henley Reimbursement 4, , /29/2018 WESCO TURF, INC Reibmursement for Overpmt Rcd , /29/2018 MARY-MARGARET WILSON Reimbursements For Courier , /30/ CITY OF TAMPA UTILITIES Water Utilities - SB June 1, , /30/2018 CENTER STATE Service Charge , /30/2018 CENTER STATE Interest , /30/2018 EOM BALANCE 4, , ,082.82

11 TAMPA PALMS CDD FINANCIAL SUMMARY THRU JUNE 30, 2018 GENERAL FUND (Shown in $) Normal Non-Operating Total As Operations Project Driven Reported Revenues Operating $2,010,557 $2,010,557 Non Operating Capital Projects 190, ,478 Renewal & Rel 190, ,478 Signature ,868 80,868 NPDES $50,127 50,127 Interest 38, ,235 Misc Rev 2,075 2,075 Carry Forward Bal * Total $ 2,050,866 $ 511,954 $ 2,562,819 Expenses Operations $ 1,349,984 1,349,984 Non Operating Renewal & Rel 125, ,408 NPDES/EPA 23,339 23,339 Capital Projects 142, ,999 TP Signature , ,707 Total 1,349, ,453 2,177,437 Excess Revenue Vs Expenses 700,883 (315,499) $385,382 Page 6 of 13 Financial Reports Financial Summary

12 TAMPA PALMS CDD FINANCIAL SUMMARY THRU JUNE 30, 2018 GENERAL FUND General Fund 6/30/2018 ($000) Cash 212 Cash Equivalent (Excess Cash ICS) 4,456 Due From TPOA 9 Prepaid Amounts 0 Total $ 4,677 Less: Payables 8 Accrued Expenses 77.2 Allocation for: Net Cash 6/30/2018 $ 4,592 Winter Damage 200 Wind/Hurricane Damage 200 Palm Pests* 100 Pond Improvements 700 Deferred Projects** 100 Reserved To Moderate Future Assessments 350 TP Signature (unspent) 659 Adjusted Net Cash $ 2, Fiscal Year Forecast ($ 000) Receipts Expenses Monthly Bal Jul CDD Operations R&R 0 30 NPDES 0 41 Signature Capital Projects 0 10 Total $ 1,890 Aug CDD Operations R & R 0 20 NPDES 0 19 Signature Capital Projects 0 3 Total $ 1,507 Sept CDD Operations R & R 0 15 NPDES 0 21 Signature Capital Projects 0 25 Total $ 1,205 * Palm Treatment and Replacement Identified as Future Liability ** Projects planned but deferred due to three year construction window and other considerations Financial Reports Page 7 of 13 Cash Flow

13 TAMPA PALMS CDD JUNE, 2018 GENERAL FUND October Prior Year Current Year Current Year Variance % ($000) Collected % Collected $ Collected % Fav (Unfav) November 19% % 10.4% December 90% % 1.4% January 92% % 2.0% February 94.7% % 1.1% March 96.0% % 0.0% April 98.4% % 0.3% May 98.9% % 0.1% June 100.2% % 0.0% July 100.2% August 100.2% September * 100.2% Year End Total Assessed (Net Discount) $2,516 Page 8 of 13 Financial Reports Collections

14 Summary- Project Driven Expenses 9 Months Ending June 30, 2018 Operating Capital Projects ($000) Sources of Funds FY Budget $191 Uses of Funds Spent Thru 6/30/ /30/2018 Commitments 9 Total Funds Spent & Committed $152 Budget Available as of 6/30/2018 $39 Renewal & Replacement Sources of Funds FY Budget $191 Uses of Funds Spent Thru 6/30/ /30/2018 Commitments 0 Total Funds Spent & Committed $125 Budget Available as of 6/30/2018 $65 TP Signature Projects Sources of Funds* FY Budget $81 Uses of Funds Spent Thru 6/30/ /30/2018 Commitments* 279 Total Funds Spent & Committed $814 Budget Available as of 6/30/2018 -$734 * Allocated and Reserved Signature Funds Will Be Moved Into The General Fund By Board-Approved Amendment As Signature Projects require Page 9 of 13 Financial Reports Project Summary

15 SUMMARY FY RENEWAL REPLACEMENT PROJECTS Original Project Spent A/O June 30, 2018 Infrastructure Camera Hard Drive- Amberly (Lighting) $973 Somerset Wall Repairs $5,664 Traffic Sign & Post Replacements $2,310 Removal & Disposal [Hazard Materia] Old Play Surface & Pond Muck $11,591 Irrigation Committed To Spend Landscape Storm Clean-Up (Irma- Incl Teees [61] ) $39,032 Tree Trimming $8,210 Poinsettia Installation $12,025 Cul de Sac Improvements $9,610 Entry Displays (Caldiums & Fall Mums) $6,016 Lighting (Park & Landscape) Newsletter Support (TPOA) $11,000 Sub Total R&R Projects $106,431 Palm Tree Protection $8,051 Palms Replacements & Transplant $10,926 Sub Total Restoration Projects $18,977 Total R&R Projects $125,408 Financial Reports Renewal Replacement

16 Capital Projects Budget Monitor As of 6/30/ Year Current Spent Spent Committed ($000) Model Projects Prior Year To Spend Tampa Palms Signature Projects (BB Downs) Consulting Services Irrigation Main Entry Restorations Area 2 Pond Bruce B Downs Improvements Sub-Total TP Signature 2017 $1,195 $315 $29 $536 $279 Capital Projects Consulting Services - Irrigation Systems Parks Landscape & Lighting Signs, Infrastructure & Lighting Sub-Total Capital Projects 850 $256 $30 $143 $9 Total TP Signature 2017 & Standard Capital $679 * Five Year Model $1,195 $850K Signature TP 2017 Capital Projects Page 11 of 13 Financial Reports Capital Budget Monitor

17 Capital Projects Signature Through June 30, 2018 Tampa Palms Signature Projects (BB Downs) Planning Current Spent Major Model Projects Commitments Consulting Services [50-75] Prelim BB Downs Designs 11,268 45,000 Survey & Staking 3,580 Sub Total 14,848 45,000 Irrigation [50-80] Area! & 2 Irrigation 80,000 76,597 3,403 Sub Total 80,000 76,597 3,403 Main Entry Restorations [ ] Area 1 & 2 Entry Hardscape ,721 57,779 Area 1 & 2 Landscape (Medians) 120, ,907 6,093 Area! & 2 Knee Wall Repair Rehab & Reinstall Landscape Lighting - Medians 14,046 18,575 Area 1 & 2 Restore Irrigation & Irrigation Wiring 40,000 35,026 Amberly Entries (Mezzo & Welcome) 71,814 65,000 Area 2 Bricks 42,000 42,000 Area 1 Median & Area 2 Streetlights 33,050 18,575 14,475 Sub Total 235, , ,347 Normal Capital Projects Area 2 Pond [ ] Littoral Plantings 2900 Landscape & Fill 19,741 Tree Buffer 85,000 84, Fountain(s) - 16,000 Sub Total 123, Bruce B Downs Improvements [ ] Landscape- Bridge To Powerlines - - Sub Total Sub-Total Tampa Palms Signature 2017 [ ] $ 315,050 $ 535,707 $ 278,793 5 Year Model Current Projects Committed To Spend Consulting Services Design Implementation Oversight Sub Total Irrigation Systems [$ ] Wiring, Upgrades & Additional Zones 150, Area 1 Pump Station Pond Repairs 50,000 10,000 1,227 Sub Total 150,000 10,000 1,227 - Parks [$ ] Amberly Picnic Table/Seats & Trash Cans - 12,655 Hampton Sails & Pads 18,000 9,206 8,794 Amberly Safety Surface 70,500 70,586 Waste Disposal (Treated as Hazardous) Sub Total 250, ,155 79,792 8,794 Landscape & Lighting [$ ] Landscape Enhancements 175,000-1,440 - Palm & Holly Investments 25,000 2,910 Pond Stabilization (Reserve- shoreline cutback) 32,000 Sub Total 200,000-36,350 - Signs, Infrastructure & Lighting [$ ] LED Upgrades Plus Installation 125, ,000 4,942 Henley Minument Sign (Waiting For Reimbursement) 4,287 - Monument Structure Enhancements/Restorations 125,000-16,400 Wildlife & Warning Signs 20,000 Sub Total $250,000 $145,000 $25,629 $0 Sub-Total Normal Capital Projects $850,000 $256,155 $142,999 $8,794 Total TP Signature 2017 & Standard Capital Projects $2,045,000 $571,205 $678,706 $287,587 Financial Reports Page 12 of 13 Capital Project Detail

18 Next Step Date Responsible I Bruce B Downs Mitigation Projects- Signature ) General Progress & Timeline a) Progress Report To Board Aug Staff b) County Activity Report To Board Aug Staff 2) Entrance Pond a) Littoral Plantings Review Options Board Review Hold Jason Rinard Schedule Plantings Hold For Pond Establishment TBD Staff/H&K b) Pond Perimeter Initial Planting (Timeline) Review Progress Aug Staff c) Trees & Shrubs (Amberly Buffer) Initial Planting Plans Update Sept Staff/H&K Schedule Plantings Board Approval Sept Staff/H&K d) CDD Frontage on BB Downs Phase 1 Progress Update Aug Staff Irrigation Update Board Approval Aug Staff e) Pond Site Fountain(s) Area 1 Lights Review Outcome Aug Staff 1

19 Next Step Date Responsible 3) Community Entrances a) Tampa Palms Blvd - Area 1 Review Progress Update Jul Staff Update Landscape Entry Side of Road Board Review Sept Staff/H&K Exit Side of Road Board Review Sept Staff/H&K Pond Site Board Review Sept Staff/Maney Schedule For Approved Improvements Update Board On Going Staff b) Tampa Palms Blvd - Area 2 Preliminary Approval- Hardscape Holding For Permit Sept Staff/H&K Final Pricing- Hardscape Holding For Permit Sept Staff Update Landscape Entry Side of Road Progress Review Aug Staff Exit Side of Road Progress Review Aug Staff Median (Inside) Progress Review Aug Staff Amberly Pond ROW Landscape Landscape Progress Board Review Sept Staff/Maney Wayfinding Sign Board Review TBD Staff 2

20 Next Step Date Responsible II Capital Projects 1) Wayfinding & Misc Signs a) Area 2 Entry (Sig 2017 Area 2 Above) Board Review TBD Staff/Soley 2) LED Landscape Lighting a) Phase III Future Consideration TBD Staff III Landscape Assets 1) Assessment YTD Weather Impacts Report To Board Ongoing Staff/Maney 2) Landscape Pests/Problems/ a) Palm Tree Pests Report To Board Sep Staff/Maney 3) Village Entry & Blvd Restorations a) Progress Report To Board Ongoing Staff IV Park Reviews 1) Wind Sail Replacement Update Aug Staff V NPDES Projects 1) Sea Scout Project a) New Scout/New Project Update Board Aug Staff 3) Cycle 4 NOI Update Board Aug Staff 2) Low Impact Development a) Current Projects Report To Board TBD Staff 3

21 Next Step Date Responsible VI. Multi-Model Paths a) Multi-Modal Path Report To Board Aug Staff b) HART Plans Report To Board Aug Staff c) Transportation Plans (FDOT) Report To Board Aug Staff 4

22 TP CDD Planning Horizon August 8, 2018 FY ( Busy Year) Toro Ends partnership W/ Tampa Palms (June 2018) Amberly Entrance Improvement Area 1 Entry Median Revitalized (Nearly complete) Area 1 Entry Hardscape Improvements - Commencing NPDES Renewal (NOI Development) Multi-Modal Path Improvements Area 2 Entry Improvements Area 2 Pond Improvements Amberly Park Safety Surface Landscape Renewal Continues (10 Year Cycle) FY CDD Elections (2 Seats) City of Tampa Mayoral Election Tampa City Council Elections School Board Member Elections County Commission Elections Landscape Renewal Continues (10 Year Cycle) City Council / School Board and Mayor Elections Transportation Improvements Move to I75 SWWMD Permit (WUP) Due

23 Update BB Downs Mitigation This report is filed monthly to update the Board Members as to the status of funds - both availability and committed - for the Signature Tampa Palms projects. Funds Available A/O August, 2018 $ 659 K Estimated Timing By Project- August 2018 Prior Years FY FY FY FY Opening Balance/Available Priority $1,195,000 $1,195,000 In Progress $89,525 Level Or Design ConsultingSvcs $55,000 $24,000 Irrigation Relocation Complete $93,583 Irrigation- New Install & Repairs Complete $55,000 $75,000 $10,000 Area 1- Entry Streetlights 1 $20,000 Area 1 Pillars, Fencing & Lighting 1 $110,500 Area 1- Landscape Entry Median (Phase 1) 1 $65,000 Area 1 Entry - Landscape 1 $100,000 Area 2- Entry Streetlights 1 $14,475 Area 2 Pillars, Fencing & Lighting 1 $99,500 Area 2 Entry - Median Landscape (Phase 1) 1 $55,000 Area 2 Entry - Landscape 1 $70,000 Area 1 & 2 Median Electrical Restoration 1 $20,000 Area 1 & 2 Wall Replacements/Repairs $25,000 Amberly (1 ) Entrances (Monument Area) 2 $50,000 Area 2 Entry Pond - Littoral Plantings 2 $20,000 Area 2 Entry Pond - Landscape 2 $105,000 Area 2 Entry Pond - Tree Buffer 2 $85,000 Complete Area 2 Entry Pond - Fountain Complete $17,000 Complete Area 1 - Landscape Welcome BB Downs 3 $45,000 $15,000 Area 2 - Landscape BB D (Non-pond) 3 $25,000 Area 2- Landscape Amberly To Bridge 4 $20,000 Area 1 Optional Lighting TBD $5,525 Area 2 Entry- Roadway Bricks TBD $49,000 Complete Area 2 Optional Lighting TBD $15,000 BB Downs Fencing Upgrade (Black) Complete 286,897 S/T By Fiscal Year $435,480 $0 $1,105,475 $89,525 Total All Projects Actual Estimate Estimate Estimate

24 MINUTES OF MEETING TAMPA PALMS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors and Budget & Assessment Hearings for the Tampa Palms Community Development District were held on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at Compton Park, Compton Drive, Tampa, Florida. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call Mr. Field called the meeting to order. Present and constituting a quorum were: Gene Fields Board Supervisor, Chairman Jim Soley Board Supervisor, Vice Chairman Patty Maney Board Supervisor, Assistant Secretary Mike Gibson Board Supervisor, Assistant Secretary Jessica Vaughn Board Supervisor, Assistant Secretary Also present were: Lore Yiera District Manager Maggie Wilson Consultant / Resident Warren Dixon Resident Jane Condrey Resident Bill Condrey Resident Dave Lanigan Resident Bill Schneider Resident Leslie Caruthers Resident Brian Koerber Tampa Debbie Libertini Resident Don O Neal Resident Doug Belle Resident Suzanne Dockens Owner Rep / Apartments Tim Cardiari Resident SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS FY Budget & Assessment Hearing Budget & Assessment Hearings Open On a MOTION by Ms. Maney, SECONDED by Mr. Soley, WITH ALL IN FAVOR, the Board convened the Public Budget and Assessments Hearings for the Tampa Palms Community Development District. Proposed Budget Review Mr. Field presented an overview of the Budget Hearing process, explaining how separate hearings within a meeting were taking place, how the budget would be presented within setting of how it was developed, how it would be reviewed and that public input would be solicited and incorporated and how the budget would be approved.

25 Tampa Palms CDD July 12, 2018 Budget Hearing and Regular Board Meeting Page 2 of Mr.Field discussed the imperatives driving the leadership agenda, specifically the protection and preservation of the quality of life in Tampa Palms from externally driven challenges, to the degree that the CDD can accomplish within its statutory limits. Mr. Field reviewed the stewardship profile, discussing in part the multi-year financial model which has been previously published and is predicated on slight increases (2.2%) in assessment revenue for five years resulting in a total assessment levels for FY which are slightly less than the assessment level in Mr. Field first overviewed the entire budget in summary form, describing the both the sources and uses of funds to be expected for fiscal year Next Mr. Field reviewed the revenue by source, noting that it would increase by 2.2% based on the financial model. He specifically discussed the application of carry-forward revenue that has been earmarked for the community restoration of the BB Downs corridor construction. He noted that the assessments would be applied to individual owner properties on a prorata basis. Mr. Field further advised that the budget for what was termed the New normal operations will increase by only 4.7 % over FY The term new normal relates to the assumption of responsibility from the County for the new pond at the Area 2 main entry and the departure of Toro, who had provided mowing services to Tampa Palms for more than 20 years for free. Mr. Field explained that this manageable rate of increase is primarily attributable to reductions in electricity as a result of the increased use of LED lighting and increasingly effective water use, along with the economies of the ABM/OneSource agreement which are fixed through May 2019 and thereafter tied to CPI and management of operating costs.

26 Tampa Palms CDD July 12, 2018 Budget Hearing and Regular Board Meeting Page 3 of Mr. Field reviewed project driven expenses noting that they are budgeted to decrease from current fiscal year due to the fact that a substantial portion of the Signature 2017 projects will complete by year end FY He advised that project driven expenses reflect the funding of the various renewal and replacement and capital projects, as well as funds that are allocated for the balance of the TP Signature 2017 restorations. Ms. Wilson reviewed the renewal projects under conceptual consideration for FY which included the provision of seasonally based flowers along the entrance medians, cul de sac and village entry restorations. She also discussed programed consideration of the upgrade or replacement of assets that have reached their expected usable life (Capital Projects), the mitigation plans for restoring the signature look of Tampa Palms along BB Downs (Tampa Palms Signature 2017) and the information programs in place to keep residents informed about the progress Mr. Field then reviewed the Board s responsibilities in the matter of budget approval and asked for public input. Public Input Mr. Field open discussion for the public input on the Proposed Budget. Public comments and questions included the following; Susan Dockens (Amberly Place Apts) questioned the huge increase she was viewing(more than 26%), providing the actual costs from her FY invoice and the assessment total found on the notice received at her office for FY She was very concerned as the total increase was far greater than 2.2% per unit. After discussion it was determined that the notice letter was for the CDD ad valorem fees which appear on the tax bill and the invoice was for TPOA fees. She was relieved. Mr. Scott of Wellington asked what is the goal of NPDES.

27 Tampa Palms CDD July 12, 2018 Budget Hearing and Regular Board Meeting Page 4 of Ms. Wilson stated that NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) goals are established by the EPA under the Clean Water Act and are related to removal of common pollutants from storm water before that water flows into the public waters such as streams and rivers. Budget & Assessments Approved Mr. Fields presented Resolution Proposed Budget Resolution and asked if there was any comments, questions or changes to the Budget from the Board. There being none, On a MOTION by Mr. Gibson, SECONDED by Mr. Soley, WITH ALL IN FAVOR, the Board adopted Resolution Proposed Budget For FY for the Tampa Palms Community Development District. Mr. Fields presented Resolution Assessment Rolls asked the Board members if there were any comments, questions or changes to the Budget. There being none, On a MOTION by Ms. Vaughn SECONDED by Mr. Gibson, WITH ALL IN FAVOR, the Board adopted Resolution Assessments and Assessment Roll for FY for the Tampa Palms Community Development District. Budget Hearing Closed On a MOTION by Mr. Soley, SECONDED by Ms. Vaughn, WITH ALL IN FAVOR, the Board adjourned the Budget & Assessment Hearings For FY for the Tampa Palms Community Development District. THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS Board Member Discussion Items There being none, the next item followed FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Public Comments Mr. O Neal questioned when the Amberly entrances would be restored. Ms. Wilson noted that the irrigation work was complete for the Somerset and Mezzo areas and that palm installations at Somerset had been completed this week, along with additional palms at the Welcome sign entry. The plant installations had already commenced at Mezzo. She advised that Mezzo would be completed first and then Somerset.

28 Tampa Palms CDD July 12, 2018 Budget Hearing and Regular Board Meeting Page 5 of She noted that the CDD had received dig tickets from a contractor who would be excavating in the area of the Palm Lake monument and restoration would be held until more was understood about the construction plans for the site. FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of June Minutes Approval of Minutes of June 2018 Meeting Mr. Fields presented the minutes of June 13, 2018 meeting, and asked for comments and questions. On a MOTION by Mr. Soley, SECONDED by Mr. Gibson, WITH ALL IN FAVOR, the Board approved the minutes of the Board of Supervisors meeting held on June 13, 2017 for the Tampa Palms Community Development District. SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Approval of May District Disbursements Mr. Fields presented the May 31, 2018 District Disbursements in the amount of $275, and asked for any comments and questions. Mr. Field noted that he had examined the checks including the order and all was correct. On a MOTION by Mr. Soley, SECONDED by Ms. Maney, WITH ALL IN FAVOR, the Board approved May District Disbursements in the amount of $275, SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Consultant Reports BB Downs Project Ms. Wilson advised that the first order of business was a request for approval of the Phase I plans for the Area 2 entry. The portions to be considered included the pond front on BB Downs, the SunTrust corner and the Tampa Palms Blvd road sides. Ms. Wilson noted that the plans developed by Jason Rinrad of Hardeman Kempton had been included in the June packet for preliminary review with more detailed descriptions of each area, including plant types and pictures provided in the July packet. Restoration of these areas can commence as soon as the rains and flooding ease, with the exception of the areas immediately adjacent to the location of the pillars and fencing.

29 Tampa Palms CDD July 12, 2018 Budget Hearing and Regular Board Meeting Page 6 of The first area Ms. Wilson reviewed was the berm surrounding the pond. The Hardeman Kempton plans called for maintaining the berm (as required by the County) but softening the look of it by bringing it out further toward the street and softly undulating the boundary. On the extended berm the recommendation is for a variety of grasses be planted in groupings, interspersed with groupings of firecracker plants. The next islarge area that exists between the expanded berm and the roadway is initially planned for simply sod. This is a space of about 14,000 sf and will function primarily as a swale, channeling water around the pond from Tampa Palms Blvd and south into the wetlands. The creation of a proper drainage system and irrigation are the two most important elements of improvement for this area. Next Ms. Wilson reviewed the area adjacent to the pond site, noting the side of roadway is a very important portion of the revitalization as it is visible from City Plaza as well as BB Dpwns. The area must provide a clean and landscaped appearance while maintaining an open vista that promotes a view of the pond, fountain and forest behind just planted behind the pond. The plan begins at the corner where the remaining Washingtonian palms are located. Four of these palms are immediately adjacent to the traffic and are the palms which can no longer be pruned due to their height. (the fifth is dead). The falling fronds have been identified by both police and residents as a traffic hazard. Jason Rinards s plan for this area is a simple mix of sod and jasmine between the sidewalk and the street in the areas closest to BB Down. Jason s plan showed the removal of the hazardous and dying palms and the placement of ligustrums at the location of the palms. Ms. Wilson mentioned that this plan will retain palms in the area where there have been palms for 30 years. Palms are a distinct part of the character of Tampa Palms and this will aid in displaying them.

30 Tampa Palms CDD July 12, 2018 Budget Hearing and Regular Board Meeting Page 7 of Around the palms and in strategically located beds adjacent to the sidewalk (pond side) Jason has recommended multiple levels and multiple colors of plantings beginning with jasmine and including loropetalum, flax lily, lirope, pasonai juniper and muhly grass. Ms. Wilson indicated that Jason Rinard s landscape plan for the areas in front of the fence mirrors that of the roadside, with jasmine, loropetalum, flax lily, lirope, pasonai juniper. Ms. Wilson stated that while funding is being requested for the full Phase I, the plans for the pillar and fence areas would be reviewed again after the construction of the pillars and fence segment to make certain that nothing has changed and the plan still meets the needs of the area. Ms. Wilson provided costs for all areas which total $156, and asked the Board if they wished to proceed and if so, would they approve the project(s) by motion. On a MOTION by Mr. Soley, SECONDED by Mr. Gibson WITH ALL IN FAVOR, the Board approved the projects to restore the pond site berm, Tampa Palms Blvd roadsides and entry corners for $156, Community Appearance Ms. Wilson reviewed the community appearance and the recent inspection results and scores. The turf is doing well so far but Ms. Maney and Joe Laird noted if this continues, standing water has a very negative effect on St Augustine. It was mentioned that some areas are too wet to mow without damaging the turf. It was reported that the rains continue to keep the storm water ponds filled sufficiently to avoid pond bank erosion even with the unusual and substantial heat. Tampa Palms is located in an area in the central portion of the state that has continued to receive higher than normal rainfall as reported by SWFWMD. Ms. Wilson noted that the five year trend for the month of June shows substantially increasng rainfall.

31 Tampa Palms CDD July 12, 2018 Budget Hearing and Regular Board Meeting Page 8 of Ms. Wilson noted that a project to inspect all walls and monuments will kick-off soon. Some areas of needed improvements have been detected.. HART Update Ms. Wilson advised she had joined Warren Dixon of the TPOA in a meeting with officials from HART regarding the service to be added to the BB Downs corridor. The new service will include a total of twenty-two stops both northbound and southbound along BB Downs. The service which will be available both on the weekdays and weekends runs from Wesley Chapel (Wiregrass) to Tampa International Airport Ms. Wilson reported that during the meeting the concerns of the Tampa Palms regarding advertising and the vast investment Tampa Palms has made and is making to retain the character of the community along the BB Downs corridor were discussed. The HART officials confirmed that they had been planning to install larger shelters and to include advertising on the north-bound stops but after discussions, they agreed not to place advertising within Tampa Palms. EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Other Matters There being none, the next item followed NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Public Comments A gentleman questioned the condition of some sidewalks along Amberly Drive and was advised that the sidewalks are City of Tampa property. Ms. Wilson noted that she would report them and that she was of the impression that the City has plans for improvements. Don Wilson asked if the Palm Lake restoration was mentioned previously and was advised it will be the final corner completed at the Amberly intersection.. TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Supervisor Comments Supervisor Vaughn mentioned mention how much she and her Board colleague appreciate residents attending these meetings and how important their comments and contributions are to the community.

32 Tampa Palms CDD July 12, 2018 Budget Hearing and Regular Board Meeting Page 9 of Supervisor Soley complimented Joe Laird on attention to the paths along BB Downs. Supervisor Maney joined Mr. Soley in complimenting Joe Laird and the ABM staff for their work under what are difficult conditions. ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS Adjournment On a MOTION by Ms. Maney, SECONDED by Mr. Soley WITH ALL IN FAVOR, the Board adjourned the meeting for the Tampa Palms Community Development District. *Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. Meeting minutes were approved at a meeting by vote of the Board of Supervisors at a publicly noticed meeting held on. Signature Signature Lore Yeira Printed Name Printed Name Title: X District Manager Title: X Chairman Vice Chairman

33 Signature Progress Report The rains have virtually shut down the most visible improvements, the landscape for the front of pond 300. Periodic flooding has made the soil too wet to handle the large equipment needed to create the drainage swale and to finish the berm along the BB Downs side of the pond. (This weather has certainly confirmed the need for the drainage swale.) While the intended order of work was to complete the drainage, the berm and planting and then move to the areas along Tampa Palms Blvd., staff and Joe Laird made the decision to move to other improvements that could be completed now and would show work in progress. The first step was to place the palms (from the Laird/Maney tree farm) that have been waiting to be replanted. Reminder: these are the palms required as replacements for palms removed due death elsewhere within the community and scheduled to be relocated along Amberly to serve as a backdrop to the pond. Six plans have been planted, two more will follow. At the same time ABM is finishing the irrigation along Tampa Palms Blvd and will commence planting in that area: this is the same planting that was approved during the July meeting. The supports have been removed from the median palms. The supports were in place much longer than originally anticipated: they were left in place while frond and root growth were monitored. There was not a single palm lost, which staff has been told is unusual for these many palms and for palms this large. The Mezzo entry on BB Downs and Amberly has been preliminarily planted. A few more plants will be added and then the area finished with sod. Finding acceptable plant materials is a headache: many of the growers supplying landscape materials never recovered from Irma and many others just left the business, especially those which were local.

34 The initial Somerset restoration is in progress. The areas in front of the monuments have been planted and mulched to give a finish look to the sign. Shrubs for along the wall going west on Amberly should be added this week and then the area finished with mulch. The frontage on BB Downs is temporarily on hold. The area outlined in yellow was planted with Bahai grass by the County. The plan is to leave that grass in place. Bahai is hearty and excellent for areas with limited access: further the cost replant would exceed $7,000 for something barely seen. The small area outlined in blue will have new Bahai sod and mulch added under the palms. St Augustine grass is planned for the corner areas, wrapping around onto Amberly. Sod is a HUGE problem right now: the sod farms, mostly located in south-central Florida, are at this time flooded. Even when the fields dry out sufficiently to allow harvesting in the coming weeks, caution must be used in buying sod due to the presence of fungus. The Palm Lake corner of Amberly is presently off limits for improvements. (Technically it might be possible to sneak behind the construction to do some improvement work but it would only be possible to complete a portion of the work and even what was completed would be at risk when the construction resumes.) It is not known exactly what work is being completed at the site. Note it was at this location that contractors boring under Amberly caused a problem with Frontier s FIOS cable and most of Tampa Palms on the west of BB Downs (including TP North) had limited or no telephone or Internet for five plus days. The repairs to the cable were hindered at least in part because the damage occurred at the same time Frontier experienced network-wide outages in its FIOS control systems.

35 In other news along BB Downs, Tampa Electric has commissioned Davey tree to radically prune all trees in the vicinity of their power lines on both sides of BB Downs. This is typical utility maintenance and the trees are functionally onesided and truly, they look a bit sad, That said, no power would be a lot sadder for most folks and some of these trees do pose a danger, especially in storms. The CDD has received numerous calls of complaint from residents who somehow thought that Tampa Palms was either doing this pruning or had instigated it. Staff advised callers that this work is not under the control of the CDD.

36 Community Appearance General Overview Notwithstanding the continuing rains experienced for the last few weeks (complete with the fact that every weed seed that blows by is taking root), the community in general continues to shine. The entry annuals are making a nice impression and continue to be very visible at the entries. Ms. Maney s choice of the multiple colored coleus for the summer display was a wise one as the colors are noticeable even from a distance (and across 8 lanes) and the plants themselves are very hardy (not wilting in the high heat and not developing fungus with the wet conditions). Mowing has had to be curtailed property-wide to some extent in the last two weeks due in part to flooded areas along the swales and very soggy turf almost everywhere. The picture to the right shows what happens when heavy-duty professional mowers plow through wet turf and ground. This picture was taken from elsewhere and is not in Tampa Palms. Joe Laird notes that the turf is now drying out - even with the high humidity and continuing (though less intense) rains - and that he will use the smaller mowers to keep weight off the turf and avoid the damage shown above to the degree possible. Fortunately, fungus which is providing terrible headaches in much of the rest of New Tampa, has been substantially avoided in Tampa Palms, due in major part to vigilance and immediate treatment any time fungus appeares in the turf. The most common, brown patch, begins as brown area and turns yellow while spreading. It is very common right now with the high heat and humidity and rains. The plantings which were installed on the powerline medians (both Yardley and Tampa Palms Blvd) have flushed out well this summer and are presenting well.

37 Landscape Standards and Allocation of Resources A word about standards: specifically, those standards which apply to Tampa Palms. The OLM monitoring of the Tampa Palms landscape is based on nation-wide standards developed to address particular types of landscape. There are several different types of general landscape: 1. Right of way (ROW) maintenance - Designed to keep areas adjacent to streets looking kept up for the benefit of those who use the areas, usually in a car or on a bicycle. For communities, ROW maintenance is enhanced (sometimes referred to as ROW Plus) to provide enjoyment to both passersby and the individuals who chose to walk landscaped areas. 2. Resort maintenance - Designed for venues where it is anticipated that most if not all the guests will view and enjoy the landscape on foot. Often referred to as Disney esque this is landscape where each bed and bush is individually groomed. 3. Gardener level maintenance - This is home or estate type maintenance. In Tampa Palms and other similar communities, it is ROW plus maintenance that is enjoyed, not resort quality. In addition to basic mowing, edging, blowing-off of landscape debris on sidewalks (typical ROW), irrigation, fertilization, pest and weed control, flowers, trash collection and mulch are added. OLM has estimated the cost increase to change from and enhanced ROW landscape to resort level to be almost 100%. They note that communities do not provide resort quality landscape, because it would be cost prohibitive and because it would provide little added benefit to most residents. To attain a community-wide appearance commiserate with Tampa Palms s position as an upscale community and not break the bank, priorities have been established, priorities that are reflected in the contractual obligations of the landscape partners serving Tampa Palms. Resources are allocated based on those priorities. CDD maintained areas fall into several categories, listed in order of priority: 1. Main entries (CDD owned or City-owned) 2. Boulevard landscape (TP, Compton, Amberly & a portion of Yardley) 3. Parks (CDD owned) 4. City-owned cul de sacs on public streets 5. Pond banks along roads - not behind homes (CDD-owned) 6. Land tracts [small pieces of land that the developers couldn t sell or attach to a lot, an example is that treed area coming into Tremont (CDD owned) or a small strip along the power corridor in Stonington Apportionment of resources is always a bit of a balancing act, especially when weather or construction interrupts the flow of operations. Still ABM has done and continues to do a credible job of meeting the frequencies of service and that fact is reflected in the OLM scores.

38 Pond Performance The Tampa Palms pond system is performingd well. There are the normal cases of ponding in the vicinity of the swale bottom inlets along the boulevards but all other drainage is operating without a problem. The early high temperatures coupled with the influx of fertilizer-rich stormwater from the villages, have provided the perfect conditions for aquatic plants to thrive. The noxious plants are being kept in line by the bi-weekly attention to the ponds. The most harmful of the aquatic plants, watermeal and duckweed, can literally cover the surface of a pond in days and hydrilla invades the bottom of a pond unseen until it begins to show on the surface. The Reserve pond is particularly susceptible to hydrilla. These plants are treated with systemic herbicides which slowly release in the water. Unfortunately, the heavy rains create situations where the herbicides are washed out of the ponds and treatment is wasted making reapplication necessary. As one of the pond company technicians told staff at least I know I will always have a job and not be bored with nothing to do. Complicating the treatment process is the expectation by some residents, especially those more accustomed to northern clear ponds, that lilies are a noxious weed that must be eradicated. Tampa Palms ponds routinely display growth of an indigenous plant, the cow lily. Lilies should not be allowed to completely cover a pond but on-going removal during the high growth season of this very pulpy plant leads to the creation of algae mats. It is a balancing act. Each pond is a separate and distinct eco-system based on the variables of amount of stormwater received, depth of the pond, adjacent wetlands, shape of the pond and degree of sun and / or shade on the pond. There is no one size fits all treatment plan. The pond maintenance staff is on site weekly, most ponds are visited at a minimimum every two weeks, more often for problem areas. Unexpected Flooding During the rains last week, Amberly Park experienced unusual flooding. The source of the water appeared to be similar to that experienced when the overflow parking was first built about ten years ago. The picture to the right taken after drainage was created and the water subsided shows the source as near the tree (same place). At the time Joe Laird suspected that there might be a semi-operational spring in the vicinity of the overflow lot. This time the water collected in the parking lot and ran into the playground, flooding the portion closest the overflow parking lot. The ABM team created an emergency drainage plan to provide a place for the water to go and it immediately receded.

39 Secondary drainage was created, including a dry well of sorts. In a very short time the water drained from both the parking lot and the playground. The drainage will be completed and made more permanent in a week or two, allowing for time to see if the source reoccurs,

40 Tampa Palms Pond Stabilization Executive Summary Staff is proposing that the Board specifically acknowledge work done to stabilize the Tampa Palms ponds by motion and that staff create a compendium to include all the work done year over year with the specific intent to extend to the maximum the usable life of the ponds without reconstruction. There are two projects completed this year, together totaling $32,000, that fit this profile and they are detailed below and will be presented at the meeting. This is done in support of the CDD s pond management responsibilities with special attention to the NPDES MS4 requirements. In the following staff has provided: - CDD pond responsibilities - Outside Opinions About Tampa Palms Ponds - NPDES & Pond Stabilization - Current Pond Stabilization Projects CDD Pond Responsibilities One important responsibility of the Tampa Palms CDD is the proper management of the 70 storm water ponds owned by the CDD. The CDD s ponds are REQUIRED by local, state and Federal regulations to perform certain tasks. Those duties, in order of importance are: Receive and hold storm water flowing via City of Tampa conveyances from streets and roads without creating flooding conditions. Serve as a cleaning device that removed impurities found in the storm water before they can impact the aquifer or watersheds. Afford a feeding and sheltering options for local wildlife, including birds, fish and animals. (Local requirement.) Provide residents and visitors with an attractive amenity. (Not regulatorily required.) Opinions About Tampa Palms Ponds Original Design Tampa Palms was created by professionals at a time and when built for the future, rather than simply meeting a minimum standard, were the watch words. The lead engineer for the Tampa Palms pond system was Toxey Hall of Heidt & Associates. Previously Mr. Hall opined that for the most part, the Tampa Palms ponds were designed for sustainability, they were not designed or constructed as throw-away facilities to be rebuilt within fixed timeframes (such as the twenty-five plus years often seen in literature). With proper care, and localized remedial attention when needed, the ponds should can perform their duties for many more years without reconstruction, eg re-dredging. A few of the ponds may require more extensive attention to avoid re-dredging. The Reserve pond in particular, which is discussed below, falls into that category as it is a large pond with some difficult to

41 manage attributes. A few of the other ponds have to be watched carefully due to their size (small) or location but they lack the troublesome characteristics of the Reserve pond. Pond Maintenance Specialist and District Engineer Weigh In Michael Martin of SOLitude (the Tampa Palms pond maintenance firm) agrees in general with Mr. Hall and notes that actual re-dredging - as opposed to minor muck removal - would be a massive and expensive project even for only one large pond. in no small part because of the extensive permitting requirements which include: 1. Establishing and proving the volume of water each pond is required to hold based on the areas it supports for runoff (complicated because the ponds are interconnected). 2. There exists a question as to if the wetlands mitigation of some storm water runoff (presently used in some places in Tampa Palms but no longer allowed) would be permitted to continue and if not, how the ponds would have to be re-engineered. 3. Pond mapping to produce bathymetry maps detailing the contours of the bottom of each pond along with sediment layers, densities, quantities of sediment. This is used to determine the volume of each pond. Pin-point determination of where sediment / muck must be removed. A map of such an operation on a pond similar in size to the Huntington pond is shown to the right (also similar in size to the Reserve pond but the Reserve pond is irregular in size and shape and less similar in operation. All of this must happen for permitting before any re-dredging could commence. Staff also discussed pond stabilization with Tonja Stewart of Stantec. Technically Tonja is the district engineer for Tampa Palms, though apart from certifying the non-ad valorem assessment mechanism a decade ago, Tampa Palms has had limited occasion to use her services. Staff has been sharing information with Tonja in the matter of NPDES MS4 permitting as she is working with the other two CDD s in Tampa that have NPDES permitting- Arbor Greene and Cheval. The guidance that Ms. Stewart is giving is for CDDs to (1) manage water quality and (2) document - not just as a line item in a budget- efforts aimed at long range pond stabilization. That documentation will be useful in the future to boards, especially if regulators consider standard reconstruction intervals rather that as needed. NPDES & Pond Stabilization NPDES is a program under the EPA s Clean Water Act. It has been significantly more rigorously applied to small stormwater users (Phase II MS4s) due to lawsuits against the EPA, most notably by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Environmental Defense Center Inc. Fortunately, much of the activity to stabilize Tampa Palms ponds dovetails nicely with the NPDES requirements set for renewal completion this month and which will apply for the next five years. A table with a summary of these activities involved with the Tampa Palms storm water system, in particular the ponds follows below.

42 Given the fact that pond stabilization is a long-range program and one that is vital to Tampa Palms, segmenting pond maintenance routines - between routine / recurring and long range [any project with a life of five plus years such that it can be reported to the auditors as a capital improvement] activities - and maintaining ongoing records of same is important. It also makes sense that any non-routine, activities that contribute to long term pond sustainability be specifically brought to the board s attention, board-approved and displayed as capital improvements. Pond Inspections Vegetation Management Trash, debris removal Pond Structure Checks Scheduled inspections plus inspections after major rainfall events, to check for obstructions or damage and trash or debris removal. Treatment of noxious plants in ponds and turf damage along swales. Removal of any trash, causing any obstructions at the inlet, outlet or swale. General pickup of trash, etc in and around the pond. Inspection of the outlets and control structures for additions to the nonroutine maintenance list if needed. Bank Erosion Inspection & repair of pond banks. Bank Large erosion-causing plants Vegetation intruding Shoreline Large woody trees & roots intruding Cutbacks 1 onto banks Erosion Control Woody roots (trees) or animal - Islands/Dams damage (alligator) 1, 2 Sediment removal Structure Repair & Replacement: Removal of the accumulated muck and sediment if pond holding volume affected Pond weirs and other control structures. Routine Tasks Non-Routine Bi-Weekly 6 Mths- 3 Yrs > 5 Years > 10 Years 1 Shoreline cutbacks in the large Reserve pond, erosion control of the only pond-located island (also in the Reserve pond) were completed this year. 2 There are only two dams located in Tampa Palms ponds and both are located in the Cambridge pond located across from the Country Club. (One is visible from the road, the other situated where the pond flows under the road and not visible from the road.) One project completed this year and one project completed last fiscal year, clearly fit the profile of activities that are designed to contribute to long-term stabilization of Tampa Palms ponds. Last year - for the second time - an alligator compromised the upper dam in the Cambridge pond. The dam was reattached and rip rap was added for long term security. The project was reviewed by the board but no

43 request was made for specific capital approval (it was completed using the budgeted operations funds). Staff will now add that project to the compendium of activities designed to long term stabilize the ponds. In January of this year staff detailed necessary pond improvements to the Reserve pond. As a reminder the center pond in the Reserve is difficult to manage for noxious plants control and shoreline erosion. This is a three-part connected pond that is: - Long (6,210 ft of shoreline) - Narrow (no more than 25 ft across at some places) - Exposed to conservation growth for nearly 50% of the perimeter (2,960 ft). - Located in a private and gated village with limited access to the pond. The pond was also poorly designed from a water management standpoint, (1) it is relatively shallow, (2) it has numerous fingers where winds can cause weeds and algae to collect, (3) it includes an island that is covered with undergrowth and was washing into the pond, as well as, (4) two isthmuses covered with vegetation. There are two projects presented to the board in Jan that were initially conceived as normal operations but upon reconsideration fall directly into efforts to long term stabilize the pond: 1. The first was removal of excessive growth from the island in the Reserve pond. This included trees and vegetation (with the exception of one small tree and some low growth such as palmettos). This project involved the use of barges to carry growth to the bank for disposal and also the shoring up of the banks which were collapsing into the pond. It was firm priced at $12,050. The two pictures to the right show the island before and after the vegetation was removed and the banks stabilized. The first in Fall of 2017 and the second picture is from Google Earth Pro and was taken on Mar 15, after the clearing but before the shoreline project was commenced. 2. The second project was for shoreline vegetation removal (not pond bank- which is routinely done every couple of years). This involves cutback of small trees and large shrubs that were encroaching into the pond from the top of the bank and creating erosion. This had never been done before. This activity was originally programmed to be a simple cutback such done as part of standard operations. Given the lack of access to the area and other considerations, such as uncertain disposal fees, it was programmed at the rate of $1,995 per day rate. The shoreline work proved to be far more extensive, it became obvious that there was more involved than encroaching vegetation: the developer seems to have actually planted myrtles and other tree/shrubs right on the top of bank. The work required a full ten days for completion. Without this

44 work the banks were in imminent danger of collapse. With the completion of this work, the shoreline is secured for five to seven years. (Routine pond bank clearing will be completed as needed.) Together these projects make major contributions to stabilizing this very difficult pond. Absent a substantial change in conditions, this work will stand for the next five to seven years. Staff will request that the board approve these as pond stabilizing projects at the August meeting in the amount of $32,000. Island remediation $12,050 Shoreline remediation $19,950 These projects will be added to the compendium of pond stabilizing projects that staff is compiling and will have available in the District office for the benefit of regulators, as well as. future boards and staffs.

45 Tampa Palms Storm Drainage / Flooding During the last several weeks the continuing rains coupled with news coverage of flooding in other parts of the county have created concerns for some Tampa Palms residents about flood risks in Tampa Palms and where the area stands right now vis a vis potential flooding. Staff advises callers that the Army Corp of Engineers and local County Operations staff are the proper authorities to establish if the area is at a flood risk. The first step to their assessment is the height of the Hillsborough River at a certain point near Tampa Palms. As of 7 am this Monday ( ), the river was at feet. The first level of flood stage is 29 ft. This information is online and can be viewed by any citizen by going online to Many residents inquire as to if the CDD recommends that they buy flood insurance. Staff advised callers that the CDD is not able to give advice on such a matter. Callers are provided with public information available to them that shows in what flood zone their home is located. (FEMA data is available through a link on the Hillsborough County website or directly to the FEMA portal.) The information below has been previously provided but with approaching height of the hurricane season and the many questions that supervisors may receive based on flooding, it is represented. - Brief overview of flooding zone mapping and the implications for flood insurance - Information about the Tampa Palms drainage plan and watersheds - Background information including the semi-vulnerable location of Tampa Palms and the Army Corp of Engineers plan to prevent catastrophic flooding for the City of Tampa Flood zone mapping and flood insurance The designations on FEMA Flood Maps are in reality insurance rating indicators and the actual title of the maps is Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). Most of Tampa Palms is in Zone X (which is the old B & C). The excerpt below is from the County/FEMA information and includes only the information relative to the principal housing zones in Tampa Palms: Zone B: Area of moderate flood hazard, usually depicted on Flood Insurance Rate Maps as between the limits of the base and 500-year floods. B Zones are also used to designate base floodplains of little hazard, such as those with average depths of less than 1 foot. Zone C: Area of minimal flood hazard, usually depicted on Flood Insurance Rate Maps as above the 500- year flood level. B and C Zones may have flooding that does not meet the criteria to be mapped as a Special Flood Hazard Area, especially ponding and local drainage problems. Zone X : Newer Flood Insurance Rate Maps show Zones B and C (see above) as Zone X.

46 A 100 Year Flood/Rain Event- What Is It. Some residents called the CDD to inquire as to what year flood risk the Tampa Palms pond and drainage system was created and sized to handle. The term [year risk] is frequently bandied about in the press, particularly in relation to hurricane or other flood events. For Tampa Palms the answer is that the system was designed to address a 100-year flood risk. That information was obtained at different times and in different situations from two knowledgeable sources, Toxy Hall [whose team actually designed the drainage system] and Chuck Courtney, [the environmental engineer for the Tampa Palms project]. It is also contained in some of the information submitted to FDEP for the original permitting by Toxey Hall. There is general confusion as to what constitutes meant by the term 100-year flood. The 100-year or 25-year designations are measurements of statistical frequency of return period or probability of return. The frequency is actually just how often a flood of a certain magnitude can be expected to occur for a given flood area. The frequency can be expressed as the interval of time expected to pass between occurrences of a certain size flood or the probability, expressed as a percentage, that an event of this size will occur in any given year. For instance, A FLOOD THAT OCCURS STATISTICALLY ONCE EVERY 100 YEARS ALSO HAS A 1% CHANCE OF OCCURRENCE IN ANY GIVEN YEAR. Frequency is the measurement of choice used by insurance companies to evaluate the costs/benefits of potential solutions to flooding problems or estimate potential loss from flooding events. Other measurements of flood occurrence and potential include recording of those indicators most often used by the Army Corp of Engineers such as (1) flood stage for any location or body of water, usually measured in feet, and (2) CCS (cubic centimeters per second) used to measure the speed of water flow at a specific site such as a dam. For Tampa Palms - and the City of Tampa - the flood stage for the Hillsborough River is 29 feet, measured at the Fowler Ave bridge and 500 CCS measured at the dam, just east of I-75 and River Park. As noted above, the NOAA data display of Hillsborough River measurements and history is online at : At 25 feet, as a precaution, action is taken to lower the river, usually by opening the gates to the by-pass canal that takes water directly to the bay.

47 Information about the Tampa Palms drainage plan and watersheds It s Always Location, Location, Location Tampa Palms sits at a unique position in that it is literally at the junction of three watersheds: - The Cypress Creek - The Trout Creek - The Hillsborough River Both the Cypress Creek and Trout Creek watersheds drain into the Hillsborough River, Trout Creek just east of Tampa Palms, near I-75, and Cypress Creek in Tampa, just south of the Country Club. The storm water within Tampa Palms flows into street drains which drain into ponds then flows south through interconnected ponds and wetlands into either: - Cypress Creek (villages west of BB Downs) - Hillsborough River (villages east of BB Downs. The storm water from Tampa Palms North follows the same path as that of Area 2, storm water flows south into wetlands and ultimately into Cypress Creek. TPOST 3 has a different flow pattern. It does not go south and through Tampa Palms, It flows southeast to a point at the northeast corner of Tampa Palms in the Enclave where it flows under I-75 and into the Trout Creek watershed. This is the natural flow of the TPOST 3 storm water and Federal Law has for many years has prevented redirection of watersheds due to the potential for creating flooding conditions - even for interstate construction. This flow is the reason for break in the noise wall along I-75. Background information including the semi-vulnerable location of Tampa Palms and The Army Corp of Engineers plan to prevent catastrophic flooding for the City of Tampa Army Corp of Engineers Flood Controls If a rainmaker [hurricane or even a series of heavy rain-producing storms] occurs north and east of Tampa, the cities of Tampa and Temple Terrace are in danger from flooding. If a that rainmaker extends across both the City of Tampa and northeast, the effects on the watersheds and ultimately the Hillsborough River in Tampa would be substantial. Tampa suffered extensive flooding about 60 years ago and for that reason the Army Corp of Engineers created flood controls to protect Tampa, most of which are functionally located in or near Tampa Palms. a. Tampa Flood Control Dam - structure S-155, just east of I-75

48 b. Tampa By-Pass Canal- east of I 75 c. Lower Hillsborough River Flood Detention Area (LHFDA) a 16,000 square acre holding tank for excess water directly across I-75 from Tampa Palms. THIS OPTION WAS DESIGNED BASED ON A 500-YEAR FLOOD CONSTRUCT. d. Levee s122 exit valve (allows overflows from LHFDA under I 75 at the point where the TPOST flow usually goes east) which flows through Tampa Palms and floods the area from Tampa Palms CC to the river [this would occur only in a very extreme situation]. There are triggers for implementing these controls; depth of the Hillsborough River and flow speed. The triggers are: 1. River depth - 25 ft measured at Fowler Ave (this is 4 ft below flood stage -see above) 2. Flow CCS, measured at the dam just east of I-75 This is not a never use control system: it is used and the public is notified, though most citizens have a minimal understanding of what is taking place. For example, on the Thursday BEORE Irma came to town the following took place 1. The By-Pass Canal was opened 2. Nature s Classroom was closed 3. Valves into the LHFDA were opened. 4. The SWFWMD recreational lands east of I-75 were closed [Flatwoods] What Does This Mean To Tampa Palms Residents The storm water management systems for Tampa Palms depend on flow through certain conservation lands and ultimately into the Hillsborough River. Situations which cause a rise in the level of the Hillsborough River (storms / storm surge coming up the river from the bay [? hurricane]) can impede and back-up that flow. Catastrophic? The current FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) indicate minimal risk. Annoying and messy? It is difficult to quantify the potential for situational ponding that might occur. There is no empirical data available.

49 Updating District Officers Several months ago DPFG has assigned a new District Manager for the Tampa Palms operations. With Board concurrence Lore will officially act as District Manager and will be appointed a Secretary for the District. Lore joined DPFG several years ago and has a background in community management. She presently serves as District Manager for a number of other local CDDs including - Union Park CDD (Wesley Chapel) - Epperson Ranch CDD (Lutz) - Mirada CDD (Lutz) Technically Paul Cusmano is still a Secretary for the Tampa Palms CDD. Staff recommends approval of the attached Resolution at the August meeting that will add Lore Yeira as an officer, Secretary. Note with the exception of Board Members, CDD officers, are not elected and they have no voting powers: they are individuals who serve for the Board and at the pleasure of the Board. The specific reference in the Statutes that allows the appointment of officers is as follows: (6) As soon as practicable after each election or appointment, the board shall organize by electing one of its members as chair and by electing a secretary, who need not be a member of the board, and such other officers as the board may deem necessary. The Board previously elected Gene Field Chairman and Jim Soley Vice Chair. Resolution is follows.

50 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TAMPA PALMS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT [ DISTRICT ] DESIGNATING THE OFFICERS OF THE DISTRICT WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the Tampa Palms Community Development District at the business meeting held on August 8, 2018 desires to appoint the below recited persons to the offices specified. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TAMPA PALMS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: 1. The following persons were appointed to the offices shown, to wit: Gene Field (Board Member) Jim Soley (Board Member) Patricia Maney (Board Member) Jessica Vaughn (Board Member) Chairman Vice Chairman Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary A. Michael Gibson Assistant Secretary Lore Yeira Gene Field & Patricia Comings-Thibault Mary-Margaret Wilson Secretary Treasurer(s) Assistant Secretary 2. That this Resolution supersedes all previous resolutions and motions designating, electing or appointing officers adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Tampa Palms Community Development District and are hereby declared null and void. Adopted this 8th day of August, Chairman Secretary

51 FDOT / City Meeting Information On July 25 th the New Tampa Council, a loosely configured group of citizens from a number of New Tampa communities, hosted a meeting at Compton Park that featured two speakers: - Vik Bhide, City of Tampa - Marshall Hampton of FDOT Mr. Bhide, a senior traffic engineer with the City of Tampa, addressed the audience on improvements produced by the recent enhancements to signal timing on both Bruce B Downs and Cross Creek Blvd. The enhancements he reviewed were part of a larger project, the New Tampa Mobility Study, which includes a number of elements of traffic flow improvement with data gathered on warrant studies, left-turn studies, and operational analysis in order to provide improvements on a number of traffic management fronts from lane and turn designs to signal timing. Mr. Bhide s focus was on the traffic flow improvements achieved on the two main corridors in New Tampa (Cross Creek and BB Downs) by signal timing management and signal synchronization. Traffic signal synchronization provides that a series of lights will turn green in advance of arriving traffic based on synchronized timers set to current traffic conditions and congestion levels. The objectives in addressing signal timing are an improved driving experience, decreased costs and reduced environmental impact: - Reduction in vehicle time on the road - Reduction in the number of vehicle stops - Lowering of CO2 produced along the roadway stretch - Reduction gasoline required The area of prime interest to Tampa Palms residents is Bruce B Downs from Commerce Palms (just south of I-75) to Bearass. This is a distance of approximately 3.5 miles. In this space there are nine traffic signals; three between TP North and TPOST 3, two in Tampa Palms and three south of Tampa Palms. Mr. Bhide provided data that reflected the impact of the proper adjustments to signal timing for this roadway segment including: - Before & after cycle length - Before & after average delay - Before & after average speed The average travel speed for all periods increased by 19%. The average delay decreased by 47%. That s real improvement!

52 The same adjustment to signal timing and synchronization and post adjustment analysis was performed on the B B Downs segment from Cross Creek to I-75. The results were less spectacular, possibly because of the number of signals in a small area (there are seven signals in 1.9 miles). The northern portion of BB Downs was not studied due to the construction. As part of the project the signals along Cross Creek were also fine-tuned. In contrast to the BB Downs mid-area above, Cross Creek from BB Downs east to Morris Bridge Road contains eight signals over a distance of about 4 ½ miles. Just as achieved in the southern portion of BB Downs, there were material improvements in traffic flow for Cross Creek. The pre and post adjustment analysis shows measurable decreases in cycle length and average delay accompanied by increases in average speed in the range of 10%. Measured in seconds without the accompanying information on the volume of traffic, the improvements appear to the layman as interesting but not consequential. Mr. Bhide computed the estimated annual impact based on the actual measured traffic volumes for each period and the results were consequential- even to a layman: - 690,000 Fewer Vehicle Hours of Delay Million Fewer Vehicle Stops - 724,400 Gallons of Gasoline Saved - 112,000 lbs of CO Reduced Several members of the audience, including Don O Neal of Tampa Palms, noted that they are very pleased with the commute improvements Tampa Palms to Bearss.

53 Marshall Hampton of FDOT provided perspective on Tampa Bay Next. Mr. Hampton reviewed the overall goals of Tampa Bay Next (a program of FDOT with interagency involvement and funding) aimed at improving transportation across a number of platforms from Interstate improvement to transit to complete streets and bicycle safety. His presentation covered a multitude of programs and studies in progress, but the central messages were these: 1. FDOT is not focused on a single technology to achieve their goals of improved safety, decreased congestion and increased choices in transportation but rather a menu of options appropriate to the varied populations in Tampa Bay. 2. FDOT is trying through a number of means to engage the public - from blasts to news releases to community workshops, to community presentations and newsletters. Mr. Hampton noted that public involvement is important, citing the recent cancellation of consideration of express lanes along I- 275 due to public opposition to the project. 3. There are a variety of improvement projects that are proceeding from a study and consideration perspective, as well as, some already funded and underway. They include: Implementation of street-level HART rapid service along Fowler/ Nebraska and Fla avenues. Extended study parameters for the Fowler Multi-Modal Study to include Temple Terrace from 56 th St to I-75 Interstate improvement projects I 275- I 4 junction improvements The most important message for Tampa Palms and New Tampa wrapped around the evaluation of 1-75 as a regional express lane corridor. The PD&E study which Mr. Hampton noted might take a year for completion, focuses on express lanes commencing at the BB Downs intersection with I-75 and proceeding south to Blomingdale Ave.

54 The obvious trauma of renewed construction beside the communities of Tampa Palms, TPOST 3 and Tampa Palms North aside; the greatest concern lies with access from BB Downs and the associated traffic build-ups, tie ups and avoidance behaviors that are present at virtually all locations where choice at which route to take is present. (Express versus non express in this case but the I-75 / I-4 southbound exit is a sterling example as is the I-275 southbound / I-4 entry.) Mr. Hampton stated that while express lanes were the focus of consideration, no preliminary decisions had been made on the type of express lanes, eg toll versus non-toll lanes. Further he indicated that while the PD&E study has not even begun, the concept of elevated express lanes was not part of the initial thinking. This was slightly different from quoted comments by another FDOT spokesperson but those comments may have been taken out of context. Still, does the ROW look wide enough to accommodate two additional lanes? How willing will the Army Corp and SWFWMD be to intrusion into the LHRDA shown on the right (east) side? There will be ample opportunities to engage and learn about the I-75 plans directly with FDOT and with the MPO - as this project consideration continues. Over the years FDOT has been very open to discussion and willing to listen to and address concerns if proposed in a timely manner. There were two additional projects in the general Tampa Palms / New Tampa vicinity. The one with the most impact will be the I-75 /SR 56 divergent diamond interchange project set to commence later this year. It is a complicated project - with a REALLY complicated outcome - and Mr. Hampton was kind enough explain the operation. The other project that was discussed was an update on the extension of SR 56 from Meadow Point Drive (one of the areas of concern in the K-Bar Ranch activity) to Hwy 301.