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TRADITION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DISTRICTS 1-10

PORT ST. LUCIE REGULAR BOARD MEETING

November 13, 2019 11:00 A.M.

Special District Services, Inc. The Oaks Center

2501A Burns Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

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AGENDA TRADITION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOS. 1 - 10

Tradition Town Hall 10799 SW Civic Lane

Port St. Lucie, Florida 34987 REGULAR BOARD MEETING

November 13, 2019 11:00 a.m.

A. Call to Order

B. Proof of Publication....................................................................................................................................Page 1

C. Establish Quorums

D. Additions or Deletions to Agenda

E. Comments from the Public for District Items Not on the Agenda

F. Consent Items

1. Approval of Minutes

October 16, 2019 Regular Board Meeting………………………………….……................... G. Old Business

H. New Business

1. Resignation of Gregory Pettibon, District No.’s 1&2 (Seat #2); District No.’s 7,8,9 &10 (Seat #4)

2. Appointment to Vacant Board Seats: District No.’s 1&2 (Seat #2); District No.’s 7,8,9 &10 (Seat #4)

3. Consider Resolution 2019-32 for District No.’s 1,2,7,8,9 &10 – Election of Officers………..............Page 6

4. Consider Resolution 2019-31 for District No. 1 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2018/2019

Amended Budget....................................................................................................................................Page 12

5. Consider Turn Over of Vitalia Lakes to Tradition CDD for Perpetual Maintenance and Operation (WA #5-1-1006-P/S);Vitalia Phase 4 Lakes: L36A, L36B, L36C, L36D, WMT-2-P52, WMT-2-P72 and WMT-1P72......................................................................................................................................Page 36

6. GL Homes & The City of Port St. Lucie - Flowage Easement Over Certain Tradition CDD Drainage Facilities (Back up to be provided under separate coverage)

I. Public Hearing – Tradition Policies & Procedures Manual

1. Proof of Publication...............................................................................................................................Page 39

2. Receive Public Comments on Updated Tradition Policies & Procedures Manual

3. Consider Adoption of Updated Tradition Policies & Procedures Manual............................................Page 40

J. Administrative Matters

1. Manager’s Report

2. Attorney’s Report

3. Engineer’s Report

4. Financial Report

5. Founder’s Report

K. Board Member Comments

L. Adjourn

TRADITION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOS. 1-10 FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

REGULAR BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Tradition Community Development District Nos. 1-10 (“Districts”) will conduct Regular Board Meetings of the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) for the purpose of conducting the business of the Districts that may properly come before the Board. The following meetings will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Tradition Town Hall located at 10799 SW Civic Lane, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34987 on the following dates:

October 16, 2019 November 13, 2019 December 11, 2019

January 8, 2020 February 12, 2020

March 11, 2020 April 8, 2020 May 13, 2020 June 10, 2020 July 8, 2020

August 12, 2020 September 9, 2020

The meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for community development districts. Meetings may be continued to a date, time and place to be specified on the record. A copy of the agenda for the meetings may be obtained from the District Manager’s office located at 2501A Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410.

There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors will participate by telephone; therefore, a speaker telephone may be present at the meeting location so that one or more Supervisors may attend the meeting and be fully informed of the discussions taking place.

Any person requiring special accommodations at these meetings because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at 772-345-5119 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770, who can aid you in contacting the District Office.

Each person who decides to appeal any action taken at a meeting is advised that they will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the 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.

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

TRADITION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOS. 1-10

PUBLISH: ST. LUCIE NEWS TRIBUNE 10/04/19

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TRADITION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOS. 1-10 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES

October 16, 2019

A. CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Greg Pettibon called the October 16, 2019, Regular Board Meeting of the Tradition Community Development District Nos. 1-10 to order at 11:04 a.m. in the Tradition Town Hall, 10799 SW Civic Lane, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34987.

B. PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Proof of publication was presented that notice of the October 16, 2019, Regular Board Meeting had been published in The St. Lucie News-Tribune on October 4, 2019, as legally required.

C. ESTABLISH QUORUMS

The following Supervisors were in attendance:

Tradition CDDs 1, 2, 7-10: Catherine Dahl, Greg Pettibon, David Russo, Jared Shaver. Quorum established.

Tradition CDD 3: Rick Dufour, Rosario Perconte, Charles Cangianelli. Quorum established.

Tradition CDD 4: Gail Cost, Norman Ytkin, Geof Hoge, Lisa Crovato. Quorum established.

Tradition CDD 5: Rick Dixon, Chris King, Cathy Powers, Frank Webster, William DeBeck. Quorum established.

Tradition CDD 6: Frank Carapazza, Luis Pagan, Howard Rothman, Tom Battaglia, Jerry Krbec. Quorum established.

Also, in attendance were: B. Frank Sakuma, Jr., Jesse Wargo and Andrew Karmeris of Special District Services, Inc., District Engineer: Kelly Cranford. (see attached sign-in sheet).

D. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

1. New Business (H4): Amend Fiscal Year Budget 2019-2020 line item “sidewalk repair”.

E. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

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1. Mary Milmore referenced the July 30th letter from SFWMD and asked if we are in compliance with the permit. She also wants to know when a full inspection of all lake bank slopes will be conducted.

2. Steve McTeague is concerned about the lake bank erosion behind Bayberry Ave. He

would like someone from the CDD to come out and review the area. F. CONSENT ITEMS

1. Approval of the Minutes of the September 13, 2019 Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting

A motion was made by Mr. Pettibon, seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously to approve the September 13, 2019, Minutes.

2. Consider Approval for WA #19-143-099; Esplanade (Surface Water and Plat)

(Item pulled from Agenda)

3. Consider Approval for WA #19-143-100; Westcliffe Lane Extension (Surface

Water)


4. Consider Approval for WA #19-143-101; Christ Fellowship Parking Expansion

Lot 4 (Surface Water)


5. Consider Approval for WA #19-143-102; Christ Fellowship Parking Expansion

(Plat Work)


A motion was made by Mr. Pettibon, seconded by Mr. Pagan and passed unanimously to approve Consent Items #F2- #F5 with conditional approval provided all requirements are met for the Master Permit. G. OLD BUSINESS No old business to report. H. NEW BUSINESS

1. Lake and Wetland Management to Discuss Current Scope of Work within Tradition

and Q&A with Board Members

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• Stu Fisher, Vice President of Operations, gave a brief overview of his company

and his role here in Tradition.

• Mr. Fisher founded Lake and Wetland Management over 29 years ago.

• He came on board with Tradition in October 2018.

• His team is treating the lakes, preserves, and wetlands on a monthly basis.

Committee members asked questions regarding to site operations – Mr. Fisher addressed

their concerns, including, but not limited to the following:

• Monthly treatments & inspections

• Spike Rush & how other communities compare

• Type of products used

• Detailed monthly lake reports

• The need to identify company vehicles/Kubota’s while on site

• Possible workshop on Spike Rush

• Qualifications of Lake and Wetlands Management team members

2. Consider Recommendation from Irrigation System Rate Study Committee Tradition CDD No. 1 acknowledged receipt of the recommendation from the Irrigation System Rate Study Committee.

3. Set Public Hearing for Amendments to the Rules, Policies and Regulation for the

Irrigation System A motion was made by Mr. Pettibon, seconded by Mr. Hoge and passed unanimously to set a Public Hearing for Tradition CDD No. 1; Amendments to the Rules, Policies and Regulation for the Tradition Irrigation System – on November 20, 2019, at 9:00am in the Town Hall.

4. Consider Amending Fiscal Year Budget 2019/2020 line item “sidewalk repair”

A motion was made by Mr. Pettibon, seconded by Mr. Perconte and passed unanimously to authorize moving forward with the sidewalk repairs and not to exceed $91,000. A motion was made by Mr. Pettibon, seconded by Mr. Perconte and passed unanimously to Amend the Fiscal Year Budget 2019/2020 “sidewalk repair” line item to $91,000.

I. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

1. Manager’s Report

Mr. Sakuma had nothing further to report at this time.

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2. Attorney’s Report No report at this time.

3. Financial Report

Mr. Karmeris provided updates to the Board members and answered all questions related to the financials.

4. Founder’s Report

No report at this time.

J. MEMBER COMMENTS

1. Cathy Powers asked if a letter can be sent to the Board Supervisors with updates on the

lake bank slopes.

2. Frank Carapazza asked about a traffic study for the Tradition round-a-bouts. He also addressed the dangers of the Town Park entrance way. Mr. Carapazza would like to know what we are doing with the $650,000 for the entrance features.

3. Tom Battaglia suggested installing reflectors at the traffic circles.

K. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Pettibon moved for adjournment at 1:16 p.m., Mr. Carapazza seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

________________________________ ____________________________________ Secretary Chairperson

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RESOLUTION 2019-32

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DESIGNATING THE OFFICERS OF TRADITION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 1, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Tradition Community Development District 1 (the “District”), is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statues, being situated entirely within the St. lucie County, Florida; and

WHEREAS, the initial supervisors have taken and subscribed to the oath of office per F.S. 190.006(4); and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (hereinafter the “Board”) now desires to organize by designating the Officers of the District per F.S. 190.006(6).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF TRADITION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 1:

1. The following persons are elected to the offices shown, to wit:

Scott Hayman Chairman

David Russo Vice-Chairman

B. Frank Sakuma, Jr. Assistant Secretary/Treasurer

Steven Kalberer Secretary/Treasurer

Catherine Dahl Assistant Secretary/Treasurer

Jared Shaver Assistant Secretary/Treasurer

2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 13th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2019.

ATTEST: TRADITION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 1

_____________________________ Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairman

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RESOLUTION 2019-32


WHEREAS, the Tradition Community Development District 2 (the “District”), is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statues, being situated entirely within the St. lucie County, Florida; and WHEREAS, the initial supervisors have taken and subscribed to the oath of office per F.S. 190.006(4); and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (hereinafter the “Board”) now desires to organize by designating the Officers of the District per F.S. 190.006(6).


1. The following persons are elected to the offices shown, to wit: Scott Hayman Chairman






2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 13th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2019. ATTEST: TRADITION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 2 _____________________________ Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairman

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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-31

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TRADITION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AUTHORIZING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED FINAL FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 190, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, Tradition Community Development District No. 1 (“District No. 1”) is a local unit of special-purpose government organized and existing in accordance with the Uniform Community Development District Act of 1980, Chapter 190, Florida Statutes (“Act”); and

WHEREAS, District No. 1, along with Tradition Community Development District Nos. 2-10 (“Other Districts,” and collectively with District No. 1, the “Districts”) are parties to that certain Amended and Restated District Development Interlocal Agreement dated April 8, 2008, and recorded in Official Records Book 2983, Page 1074, of the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida (“District Interlocal Agreement”), whereby the Districts have delegated to District No. 1 the authority to act on behalf of the Districts with respect to development and approval of the annual budget for the Districts; and

WHEREAS, the Districts are empowered to provide a funding source and to impose special assessments upon the properties within the Districts; and

WHEREAS, District No. 1 has prepared for consideration and approval an Amended Budget for the Districts.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF TRADITION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 THAT:

Section 1. The Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2018/2019 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby approved and adopted.

Section 2. The Secretary/Assistant Secretary of District No. 1 is authorized to execute any and all necessary transmittals, certifications or other acknowledgements or writings, as necessary, to comply with the intent of this Resolution.

PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 13th day of November, 2019.

ATTEST: TRADITION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1

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

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Amended Final Budget ForFiscal Year 2018/2019

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TRADITION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD AGENDA ITEM – November 2019

Subject: Vitalia Phase 4 Lakes (L36A, L36B, L36C, L36D, WMT-2-P52, WMT-2-P72, and WMT-1-P72) Turn over to Tradition CDD for Perpetual Maintenance and Operation WA 5-1-1006-P/S

Background Recorded plats within Vitalia Phase 4 show Water Management Tracts (WMT) and interconnecting Water Management Easements (WME) as dedicated to Tradition Community Development District No. 1.

Lake L11-12D (expansion) - WMT Tract 2, Plat 52- WMT Tract 1, Plat 72- WMT Tract 1, Plat 74

Lake 36A - WMT 15, Plat 52- WMT 15, Plat 75

Lake 36B - WMT 14, Plat 52- WMT 14, Plat 75

Lake 36C - WMT 13, Plat 52- WMT 13, Plat 77

Lake 36D - WMT 12, Plat 52- WMT 12, Plat 77

Lake L11/12D to Lake 36 Connection - 20 ft WME, Plat 52 Lake 36A to Lake 36B Connection - 20 ft WME, Plat 75 Lake 36B to Lake 36C Connection - 20 ft WME, Plat 75 Lake 36C to Lake 36D Connection - 20 ft WME, Plat 77

Staff have inspected the lakes and found them to be in compliance with District standards. As-built drawings, engineer certifications, and Bill of Sale are located in the District files.

Recommended Action Accept maintenance responsibility for the above listed lakes and pipes connecting the lakes which are part of the Tradition Master Stormwater System.

Approve Chair to execute SFWMD Transfer Form.

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Location: Tradition CDD 5

Drainage Basin MAS 11-12 Within Tradition Irrigation Service Area? yes

Fiscal Information: Annual operation and maintenance expenses for the new lake once the lake

is constructed and turned over to the CDD. The new lake is included in the master plan for the development. Annual expenses related to the piped connection to remainder of master system should be negligible.

Grant Related? No Additional Comments: None Board Action Moved by: Seconded by: Action Taken: Item Prepared by: Kelly Cranford, P.E. Project Number: 19-143.TR1.0619

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TRADITION CDDAgenda Item

WA 5-1-1006-P/S Location Map

PROJECT LOCATIONVitalia Lakes

WA 5-1-1006-P/S

Project No: 19-085Drawn By: RCFile Name: WA 5-1-1006-PS.aprxScale: As ShownDate: 11-05-19

0 1,000 2,000500

Feet

LEGEND

Project Location

Parcels

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Notice of (a) Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Revised Policies and Procedures Manual and (b) Regular Board Meeting of the Tradition Community Development District Nos. 1-10

The Boards of Supervisors of the Tradition Community Development District Nos. 1-10 (“Districts”) will hold a Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting on November 13, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, at Tradition Town Hall located at 10799 SW Civic Lane, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34987.

The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public comment on a revision of the Policies and Procedures Manual for the Districts. The Policies and Procedures Manual provides rules for the safe and sustainable use of the Districts’ rights-of-way, easements, and owned property and infrastructure. A copy of the proposed revision of the Policies and Procedures Manual and/or the Agenda for the meeting may be obtained from the Districts’ offices of the District Manager, Special District Services, Inc., 10807 SW Tradition Square, Port St. Lucie, Florida, during normal business hours. Any person who wishes to provide the Districts with a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative as provided by Section 120.541(1), Florida Statutes, must do so in writing within twenty-one (21) days after publication of this notice.

The purpose of the Regular Board Meeting is for the Board to consider any other business which may properly come before it. The meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. Meetings may be continued as found necessary to a date, time and place specified on the record.

There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors may participate by telephone; therefore, a speaker telephone may be present at the meeting location so that Supervisors may be fully informed of the discussions taking place.

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

If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at their own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.

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

Tradition Community Development District Nos. 1-10

PUBLISH: St. Lucie News Tribune 10/21/19

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Culpepper & Terpening 2980 South 25th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34981 Phone: (772)464-3537 www.CT-Eng.com

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

Tradition Community Development District No. 1 City of Port St Lucie, St Lucie County, Florida October 12, 2019

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Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 3

1.1. Overview ........................................................................................................... 3 1.2. Declaration of Policies ....................................................................................... 4 1.3. Applications for Work Authorizations and Approvals ......................................... 5 1.4. Fees and Deposits ............................................................................................. 8 1.5. Conditions of Work Authorization Approval ..................................................... 11 1.6. Modification of Existing Authorizations and Approvals .................................... 13 1.7. Transfer of Existing Authorizations and Approvals .......................................... 13 1.8. Variance and Waiver ....................................................................................... 14

2. District Design Requirements .............................................................................. 14 2.1. Water Quantity ................................................................................................. 14 2.2. Flood Protection .............................................................................................. 14 2.3. Water Quality ................................................................................................... 14 2.4. Wetlands ......................................................................................................... 16 2.5. Record Drawings / As-Builts ............................................................................ 17

3. Construction Requirements ................................................................................. 17 3.1. Pre-Construction Meeting ................................................................................ 17 3.2. Inspections and Testing ................................................................................... 17 3.3. Drainage Connections to Water Bodies ........................................................... 18 3.4. Embankments .................................................................................................. 18 3.5. Pits and Trenches ............................................................................................ 18 3.6. Restoration of Right-of-Way ............................................................................ 19 3.7. Drainage Pipes and Structures ........................................................................ 19 3.8. Utility Crossings ............................................................................................... 20 3.9. Roadways ........................................................................................................ 21 3.10. Sidewalks .................................................................................................. 22 3.11. Bridges ...................................................................................................... 22 3.12. Landscaping over District Rights-of-Way, Easements, and Property ........ 23 3.13. Fences ...................................................................................................... 23 3.14. Sediment and Erosion Control .................................................................. 23

4. Project Acceptance / Turn Over Requirements .................................................. 23 4.1. Request for Transfer of Water Management Tracts and Easements ............... 23 4.2. Request for Transfer of Community Infrastructure Roadways ......................... 24 4.3. Request for Transfer of Wetlands and Conservation Areas ............................ 25

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1. Introduction

1.1. Overview Tradition Community Development District No. 1 (TCDD1 or District) is located within the City of Port St. Lucie in St. Lucie County, Florida. TCDD1 was formed in 2001 (fka Westchester Community Development District No.1) pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes. Powers and responsibilities of TCDD1 include the ability to finance, plan, operate, and maintain 1.1.1. Surface water management system 1.1.2. Potable water supply and wastewater collection lines and facilities (excluding

ownership and operation), and irrigation quality water system; 1.1.3. Bridges and culverts; 1.1.4. Roads, street lights, transit systems, parking, and related systems; 1.1.5. Conservation areas, mitigation areas, and wildlife habitat; 1.1.6. Fire prevention system; 1.1.7. Schools (excluding operation); and 1.1.8. Security. Through an interlocal agreement, TCDD1 has been delegated responsibility to act on behalf of Tradition Community Development District Nos. 2 through 10 (Districts). The Districts cover approximately 4,500 acres of land including 10,779 residential units and 2,209,401 square feet of commercial space. Districts 1 through 6 are substantially developed. The powers granted to the District under Chapter 190 are exercised by its Board of Supervisors (Board). The Board employs a District Manager, who is responsible for preserving and maintaining District improvements and facilities, for maintaining and operating District equipment, and for performing other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. The Board also employs a District Engineer to develop complete and comprehensive water management and control plans for the lands located within the Districts. The purpose of this manual is to set forth policies and procedures for 1.1.9. Approval of plans and specifications for facilities that connect to the Districts

surface water management system or will be owned, operated, and maintained by TCDD1;

1.1.10. Approval of plats which include property to be conveyed to the District; 1.1.11. Authorize placement of structures in or across, or make use of lands, rights of

way, easements, or facilities owned or operated by the District; 1.1.12. Reimbursement of costs associated with the construction of facilities to be

conveyed to the District as part of its system of public infrastructure improvements; and

1.1.13. Acceptance of qualified facilities to be transferred to the District.

The intent of the Policies and Procedures Manual is to provide for the safe and sustainable use of the District’s rights-of-way, easements, and owned property and infrastructure. This manual and all District Work Authorizations issued in accordance with it are subject to change or amendment as necessary or appropriate in light of changed conditions or circumstances.

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1.2. Declaration of Policies

1.2.1. In the exercise of its governmental responsibility to provide for the health, safety and welfare of all Customers and Consumers, the District has the authority and responsibility to unilaterally, at any time and from time to time, amend its Policies and schedules of rates, charges and contributions to ensure the perpetuation of Service (“District Authority”), and that this District Authority is automatically incorporated into every oral or written representation and every application, account and contract with the District.

1.2.2. Any dispute between the District and a property owner or a Customer regarding the meaning or application of any provision of these Policies, upon written request by either party, will be resolved by the District Manager. Any party not satisfied by this decision may, within ten (10) days thereof, appeal the decision to the Board, absent which the District Manager’s decision is final and binding. The decision of the Board on appeal shall be final and binding.

1.2.3. In the event these Policies are inconsistent with any statute, law or court order, the statute, law or court order shall prevail, and these Policies shall be null and void to the extent inconsistent. In the absence of specific written agreement to the contrary, these Policies apply without modification or change to every property owner, Customer or Consumer desiring to connect to, or connected to the Irrigation or Surface Water Management System and to whom the District renders Irrigation Service. If a portion of these Policies is declared unconstitutional or void for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall in no way affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Policies herein unless such court order or decision shall so direct.

1.2.4. Irrigation Quality Water. It shall be the obligation of each Consumer and Customer to accept irrigation quality water from the District, at such times, including during wet weather, and in such flows as determined by the District from time to time, provided however this Policy does not commit nor obligate the District to provide any or a specific amount of irrigation quality water to the Customers. See the District’s Irrigation Rules and Regulation Manual for details and service area.

1.2.5. All applications for approval of plans and plats will be reviewed by the District Engineer for compliance with this manual and will be presented for consideration and approval by the District's Board of Supervisors.

1.2.6. The approval of an application, if granted, shall be in the form of a District Work Authorization or District Requisition for Payment.

1.2.7. No application for a Surface Water Management Work Authorization will be approved for any proposed facility or improvement that is inconsistent with the most current South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) permit, or in the opinion of the District Board of Supervisors would adversely affect District facilities.

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1.2.8. No application for a Right of Way Work Authorization will be approved if the proposed activity, in the opinion of the District Board of Supervisors, will interfere with or impose hardships upon the District operations, maintenance, or construction activities; or degrade the quality of District waters.

1.2.9. No application for a Right of Way Work Authorization will be approved for use of District facilities if such use would be inconsistent with the surface water management plan of the District.

1.2.10. This manual and all District Work Authorizations issued in accordance with it are subject to change or amendment as necessary or appropriate in light of changed conditions or circumstances.

1.2.11. Granting of the District Work Authorization does not relieve the applicant of obtaining an environmental resource permit (ERP) from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), the United States Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE), or any other agency having permitting authority over the improvements. Nothing in this manual is intended to be, and nothing herein should be construed as, inconsistent with any applicable statute, comprehensive plan, ordinance, regulation, development order, or permit of any federal, state, regional, or local government agency exercising jurisdiction over activities within the geographic boundaries of the District.

1.2.12. The District reserves the right to require replacement of existing infrastructure with facilities meeting current standards when repeated repairs are causing significant disruption or damage to District operation or when the condition of the infrastructure threatens the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

1.3. Applications for Work Authorizations and Approvals

Requests for Work Authorization can be made online at https://traditioncdd1.org using the Application for Standard Work Authorization Form. Refer to the Work Authorization Application Submittal Guide for instructions. Contacts:

District Manager Special District Services, Inc. Tradition Management Offices 10807 SW Tradition Square Port St. Lucie, Florida 34987 Telephone: 772-345-5119 District Engineer Culpepper & Terpening, Inc. 2980 South 25th Street Ft Pierce, Florida 34981 Telephone: 772-464-3537 Fax: 772-464-9497

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https://traditioncdd1.org/

Work Authorization applications shall include the applicable District form and shall be signed by an Authorized Representative of the entity requesting approval. The application may be signed by an Agent for the Applicant provided that an Owner Letter of Authorization form is included with the application. A Pre-Application conference is encouraged for all projects proposed within the boundaries of the District for these purposes. To schedule a Pre-Application meeting, fill out the Pre-Application Form located at https://traditioncdd1.org. The issuance of Work Authorizations may be expedited if the Applicant requests the Pre- Application Meeting prior to preparing plans and submitting a formal application to assure that the minimum requirements of the District are included in the design plans and proposed record plat. The design information included in this manual may be modified from time to time and the applicant is encouraged to contact the District to confirm design criteria prior to initiating their plan preparation. Efforts to review and approve applications that are based on the current design criteria will be made to minimize delay. Emergency repair work is defined, for the purposes of this manual, as that which must be done immediately upon discovery, in order to protect the public's health, safety and welfare. The work could consist of excavations, aerial work on pole lines or work in an existing manhole or valves within in the CDD easements or parcels. In the event of an emergency as defined above, repair work may be started without a permit upon verbal notification being given to the CDD Engineer at (772) 464-3537. A Standard Work Authorization Application shall be prepared and submitted to the CDD Engineer within two (2) business days of the beginning of the emergency. All work shall comply with CDD Standards. Work that can be scheduled ahead of time will not be considered emergency work Granting of the District Work Authorization does not relieve the applicant of obtaining an environmental resource permit (ERP) from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), the United States Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE), or any other agency having permitting authority over the improvements. Nothing in this manual is intended to be, and nothing herein should be construed as, inconsistent with any applicable statute, comprehensive plan, ordinance, regulation, development order, or permit of any federal, state, regional, or local government agency exercising jurisdiction over activities within the geographic boundaries of the District.

1.3.1. Plat Approval

Initial submittals of plats for review shall be made online using the form located at https://traditioncdd1.org. Plats must comply with Chapter 177, Florida Statutes.

A minimum easement width of 20 feet shall be required on all lake interconnect piping of 36-inches in diameter or less in order for the District to accept maintenance. Wider easements may be required for larger diameter pipes or if cover over pipe exceeds 48-inches.

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1.3.2. Right-of-Way, Easement, or Facility Use This type of Work Authorization is to approve work within any existing District right of way or easement, or to any existing District facility including but not limited to any tract, site, or preserve area owned, operated, or maintained by the District. No application for a Right-of-Way Use (R/W) Work Authorization will be approved if the proposed activity, in the opinion of the District Board of Supervisors, will interfere with or impose hardships upon the District operations, maintenance, or construction activities; or degrade the quality of District waters. No application for R/W Work Authorization will be approved for use of District facilities if such use would be inconsistent with the surface water management plan of the District.

1.3.3. Surface Water Management System

This type of Work Authorization authorizes the construction and operation of any facility within the geographic boundary of the District that is to become a part of the overall public improvements, or surface water management system that is to be owned, operated, and/or maintained by the District.

No application for a Surface Water Management System (SWMS) Work Authorization will be approved for any proposed facility or improvement that is inconsistent with the most current SFWMD permit, ACOE Permit, or in the opinion of the District Board of Supervisors would adversely affect District facilities.

Where applicable, a District R/W and SWMS Work Authorization may be issued jointly.

Initial submittals of design plans and plats for review shall be made online. The online submittal shall contain one digitally signed and sealed Boundary Survey or Legal Description is required (.pdf format) as outlined in Rule 5J-17.062, F.A.C.

Information required for consideration of surface water management system Work Authorizations shall include complete paving, grading, and drainage plans along with a copy of pipe sizing and water quality calculations. Plans depicting utility or landscape improvements proposed within the District Rights of Way (easements or tracts) shall be included in the submittal package.

To be acceptable, the drawings will be properly dimensioned and drawn to an adequate scale showing all proposed improvements and will include a location map, plan, and profile views as necessary.

Final submittals shall be uploaded online at https://traditioncdd1.org and include a digitally signed and sealed set of Plans (PDF format) as outlined in Rule 61G15-23.004, F.A.C. and a geospatially referenced AutoCAD file with line work and boundary. The digitally signed & sealed plans shall be retained by the District.

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For work proposed within the District's right of way or easements, the plan and cross section or elevation shall clearly portray the construction in its relationship to the lake, canal, and/or right of way. Elevations to be shown at a minimum are: lake or canal bottom elevation, water surface elevation and ground elevation expressed in North American Vertical Datum (NAVD). The elevation of the low member of a bridge span must be shown.

Maintenance and operation easements of 20 feet in width are to be dedicated around each lake above the basin control elevation.

1.3.4. Irrigation

This type of Work Authorization authorizes connection to the master irrigation system, which includes both the master lake system and the piped transmission system. The application procedure is outlined in the Tradition Community Development District No. 1 Irrigation System Rules and Regulations. Connection requirements are listed in the Irrigation System Design and Construction Standards.

1.4. Fees and Deposits

Fees to be charged for the review of Work Authorization requests will be based on the effort required to review the information. Initial submittals to the District will be accompanied by an application fee as stated below and additional review fees based on cost of review in excess of the application fee will be collected once the Work Authorization has been approved by the Board of Supervisors and prior to issuance. Requests to reduce or waive fees and deposits may be presented to the Board as provided in Section 1.8 of this manual. Initial Fees for Application for Standard Work Authorization Checks are to be made payable to: Tradition CDD No. 1 c/o Culpepper & Terpening, Inc. District Engineer 2960 South 25th Street Fort Pierce, FL 34981 1.4.1. Record Plat Review without SWMS Application $ 500.00 1.4.2. Right-of-Way Use Authorization

$ 250.00 1.4.3. Surface Water Management System Work Authorizations (Plat & Plans):

Fee includes both plat and plans if submitted and approved simultaneously. Requests to separate Plat review from Surface Water Management review will require a Record Plat Review Fee. 1.4.3.1. Less than 10 acres $ 1,000.00 1.4.3.2. Over 10 acres $ 1,000.00

(plus $10.00/acre x total site acreage)

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1.4.4. Irrigation System Work Authorization Application

Please refer to the Tradition Community Development District No. 1 Irrigation System Rules and Regulations.

$2,500.00

1.4.5. Inspection Fee not Related to Transfer of Water Management Tract or Easement

$ 500.00

1.4.6. Inspection Fee Prior to Transfer of Water Management Tracts and Easements A minimum non-refundable inspection and processing fee of $1,000.00 shall be submitted with each request. If the request includes lakes for turnover, an inspection/processing fee of $1,000.00 plus $0.20 per linear foot of lake bank shall be submitted to cover the cost of inspection. Requests for turnover of water bodies shall be subject to a re-inspection fee of the same amount if 12 months have passed since the completion of the initial inspection of water bodies. The re-inspection fee shall be submitted prior to re- inspection and subsequent acceptance of water bodies by the District. Inspection and processing fees associated with project closeout of Right-of-Way Work (ROW) Authorizations are included in the ROW Work.

Deposits 1.4.7. Surface Water Management System Deposit

In addition to the Work Authorization application and inspection fees, applicants requesting a SWMS Work Authorization will be required to submit a deposit in cash or by letter of credit in form acceptable to the District, to assure that the authorized construction is completed per the Work Authorization. The deposit will be held by the District and will be released in full, following certification of completion by a Florida registered engineer and inspection of the facilities by District staff, less any re-inspection and/or repair or replacement costs. In the event any re-inspection of the project is required, the District may deduct the actual cost of the re-inspection(s) from the deposit. Should the final inspection identify items of work that require repair, the applicant will be required to repair and call for a re-inspection.

Should the applicant not make the final repairs, the District upon action by the Board of Supervisors, and written notice to the applicant, may utilize the deposit for repair and or replacement of the facilities. Use of the deposit by the Board of Supervisors in this manner shall not relieve the applicant from costs associated with making repairs beyond that which the deposit would cover and the District reserves the right to seek legal remedy to recover such costs.

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1.4.8. Deposit Amount for SWMS Work Authorization not adjacent to District Owned/Maintained Property:

1.4.8.1. Less than 10 acres: $1,000 1.4.8.2. Over 10 acres: $1,000 plus $100.00 per acre x total site acreage

1.4.9. Deposit Amount for SWMS Work Authorization adjacent to District Owned/Maintained Property:

1.4.9.1. Less than 10 acres: $1,000 plus $5.00 per linear ft of District Owned

property adjacent to property covered in Work Authorization

1.4.9.2. Over 10 acres: $1,000 plus $100.00 per acre x total site acreage plus $5.00 per linear ft of District Owned property adjacent to property covered in Work Authorization

1.4.10. Deposit or Fee for Lake Bank and Wetland/Preserve Restoration

All vertical construction adjacent to lake banks and/or wetland/preserve areas must be complete at before the lake or wetland/preserve is turned over to the District. If the transfer is requested prior to all adjacent vertical construction is complete, the applicant shall either:

1.4.10.1. Submit a restoration deposit in cash or by letter of credit in form

acceptable to the District, equal to the greater of either (i) $5.00 per linear foot of wetland/preserve and/or lake bank that is adjacent to any undeveloped area, or (ii) $5,000; or

1.4.10.2. Submit a restoration fee equal to the greater of $3.00 per linear foot of wetland/preserve and/or lake bank that is adjacent to any undeveloped area or $3,000. The fee shall not be subject to release or refund.

For purposes of calculating the wetland/preserve bank restoration deposit or fee, measurements shall be determined from the platted tract lengths. Conditions for return of Restoration Deposit:

1.4.10.3. The restoration deposit will be held in escrow by the District Manager

until such time as building construction is complete on not less than 50 percent of the original undeveloped area adjacent to the lake bank, preserve, or wetland. The deposit amount will be eligible for release in increments as follows: (i) construction complete on between 50 and 99 percent of the adjacent undeveloped area—50 percent of the deposit eligible, leaving not less than $5000.00 in escrow, (ii) construction complete on 100 percent of the adjacent undeveloped area—100 percent of the deposit eligible.

1.4.10.4. Once building construction is complete on not less than 50 percent of the original undeveloped area adjacent to the lake bank, preserve, and/or wetland; the applicant shall contact the District Engineer to request a field inspection so that of all areas related to that portion of

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the deposit for which release is sought. If the areas meet the District criteria for construction, the eligible portion of the restoration deposit will be released to the applicant.

1.4.10.5. If the District inspection reveals building construction activity has damaged the lake bank, preserve, or wetland; the applicant will be notified of the findings and requested to repair the damage. If no positive response is received after three attempts in a six month period, the applicant will be deemed to have forfeited the restoration deposit and the District will use the deposit to correct the damaged areas. Costs incurred in excess of the submitted restoration deposit will be the responsibility of the applicant.

1.4.10.6. If the damages are repaired by the applicant and confirmed by the District’s inspection report, the eligible portion of the restoration deposit will be released.

1.4.10.7. In the event building construction adjacent to an area on which a restoration deposit has been placed is completed (i.e., there is no remaining undeveloped, adjacent area) without notification to the District by the applicant, the District, at its earliest convenience, will complete an inspection of the area.

1.5. Conditions of Work Authorization Approval

1.5.1. All Work Authorizations issued by the District will require the applicant:

1.5.1.1. To abide by the terms and conditions of the District Work Authorization issued.

1.5.1.2. To maintain any facility or structure, title to which is to remain with the applicant, in good and safe condition.

1.5.1.3. To hold and save the District and its successors and assigns harmless from any and all damages, claims, or liabilities that may arise by reason of the construction, operation, maintenance, or use of the facilities involved in the Work Authorization.

1.5.1.4. To allow inspection at any time by designated District personnel or the District Engineer of any of the facilities to be constructed under a Work Authorization.

1.5.1.5. To prevent the discharge of debris and/or aquatic weeds such as hyacinths, naiad and hydrilla into any District facility via the applicant's authorized facility.

1.5.1.6. To maintain the water quality of all waters discharging into District facilities.

1.5.1.7. To conform with any alteration of or amendment to this manual that may be deemed necessary by the District Board of Supervisors.

1.5.1.8. To make any change or repair required by District personnel or the District Engineer to insure the safe operation of the District's waterways during storm events.

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1.5.2. All Work Authorizations issued by the District will contain the following general conditions.

1.5.2.1. In the event the District wishes to obtain ingress or egress to its

easements and/or right of way for the purposes of maintenance of its facilities, the removal and reinstallation of any construction approved under this Work Authorization shall be at the owner's expense.

1.5.2.2. In undertaking any of the activities contemplated by this work authorization, the applicant hereby agrees to comply with all federal, state, and local statutes, laws, rules, and regulations governing such activities, including but not limited to water quality standards for off-site discharges; and to abide by all terms and conditions of any permit or other approval issued by any agency exercising regulatory jurisdiction over such activities.

1.5.2.3. The applicant, by accepting this Work Authorization, covenants and agrees that the District shall be promptly indemnified, defended, protected, exonerated, and saved harmless by the applicant from and against all expenses, attorney's fees, liabilities, claims, demands, and proceedings incurred by or imposed upon the District in connection with any claim, proceeding, demand, administrative hearing, suit, appellate proceeding, or other activity, including unfounded or "nuisance" claims, in which the District may become involved, or any settlement thereof, arising out of any operation under this Work Authorization including use of District waters, automobiles, buildings, or other structures, and any property damage or personal injury, fatal or non-fatal, of any kind or character. The applicant further agrees that any such expense so incurred by the District may be recovered by the District through offset against any claim for reimbursement or other charge that the applicant may assert as due from the District. If any such expense so incurred by the District is not paid upon demand and is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection by suit or otherwise, the applicant hereby agrees to pay all costs of collection and litigation, including, but not limited to reasonable attorney's fees.

1.5.2.4. By undertaking the construction allowed under this Work Authorization, the Applicant agrees and understands that it is solely responsible for, and shall indemnify and hold the District harmless from, (1) any and all restoration of District owned or controlled properties and facilities required as a result of such construction, and (2) any and all claims of third parties who currently have facilities located in District owned or controlled property and which facilities are damaged as a result of such construction.

1.5.2.5. The applicant agrees and understands that it enters upon the District’s property at its own risk and that the District does not make any representations or warranties as to the condition of the property. The applicant shall not store any personal property on the District’s property. The applicant shall only enter upon the District’s property for the purposes set forth in this work authorization.

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begin until the hour of 7:00 a.m. and shall cease at the hour of 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and shall be limited to between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Exceptions may be granted in writing by the District Chairman or District Manager.

1.5.2.7. Work Authorization approvals shall be void after 12 months unless there is active construction on the approved project.

1.5.2.8. Upon issuance of a hurricane watch by the National Weather Service, all projects underway within the road rights-of-way and easements shall be immediately secured. All excavations shall be backfilled, and all paved/concreted areas that are disturbed, temporary paved. All construction materials, barricades, and signing shall be secured. All construction vehicles and trailers must be removed from the roadways. Permittee’s are required to follow the provisions of a City of Port St. Lucie Severe Weather Advisory immediately upon issuance.

1.5.2.9. This work authorization may be terminated at any time for any cause immediately upon written notice to the applicant by the District by U.S. Mail, facsimile transmission, or hand delivery.

1.6. Modification of Existing Authorizations and Approvals

Requests to modify existing Work Authorization and Approvals can be made by submitting to the District a letter of request accompanied by supporting drawings and calculations. The District engineer, in consultation with the District Manager, shall have the authority to decide if the modification request is substantive in nature and requires action by the Board of Supervisors or whether minor, in which case the modification can be made administratively by the District Engineer.

1.7. Transfer of Existing Authorizations and Approvals The holder of a District Work Authorization, by separate agreement, may allow a third party the use of the approved facility, but such agreement shall be made known to the District. Work Authorizations are not assignable without the specific consent of the District. A valid Work Authorization may be transferred from one owner to another upon written request to the District provided both the original owner and new owner sign the request to modify existing Work Authorization and Approvals can be made by submitting the District.

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1.8. Variance and Waiver Variances and waivers from the requirements of this Manual may be granted by the Board subject to the provisions and limitations contained in Section 120.542, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28-104, Variance or Waiver, of the Uniform Rules or Procedure. Copies of Section 120.542 and Chapter 28-104 are available from the District Manager.

2. District Design Requirements 2.1. Water Quantity

Projects located within the District shall provide the prorated storage volumes at each stage between the basin control elevation and the 100-year, 72-hour stages in conformance with the most recent modification of the master SFWMD permit. The projects not exceed the prorated impervious land use assumptions for the basin. Conformance with both the stage-storage and land use calculations may be used to demonstrate compliance with the discharge limitations of the SFWMD permit. Basin control and discharge structures shall be constructed in accordance with the most recent modification of the master SFWMD permit. No deviation is permitted without prior approval from the District and SFWMD. Culverts interconnecting lakes or other water bodies within a basin shall be designed to have no more than 0.15 feet of head loss between pools. At stages below the 10-year, 72-hour peak stage, discharge out of each basin shall occur only through the basin control structure.

2.2. Flood Protection Projects located within the District shall provide flood protection in conformance with the most recent modification of the master SFWMD permit. Designs shall meet the minimum elevation elevations established in that permit for road centerlines (10-year, 24-hour storm), perimeter berms (25-year, 72-hour storm), and finished floor elevations (100-year, 72-hour storm without offsite discharge). Infrastructure which is intended to be owned by the District should also be evaluated for the 3-, 5-, 10-, 25-, 50-, and 100-year frequencies for the 1-, 2-, 4-, 8-, 24-, and 72-hour durations. Modeling the different types of rainfall event yields a better understanding of the SWMS performance than utilizing the single nested storm event. The peak lake stage should not exceed the lowest inlet elevation.

2.3. Water Quality Projects shall be designed so that discharge will meet state water quality standards, as set forth in F.A.C. Chapter 62-302.

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Lakes shall have a minimum of 20% of the area shallower than six feet. Lakes shall also have 25% to 50% of the area at depths of approximately 12 feet. Lakes may be deeper than 12 feet with prior District approval. Lake side slopes shall be no steeper than 4:1 to two feet below the basin control elevation. Slopes between the control elevation and two feet below the control elevation shall be no shallower than 4.4:1. Slopes more than two feet below the control elevation shall be no steeper than the shallower of 2:1 or the angle of repose for the soil. Bulk heads or beaches may be constructed where indicated on the approved plans. Vegetation on the lake side slopes shall be nurtured or planted from two feet below to one foot above the lake control elevation, unless specifically shown otherwise on the permitted plans. Native vegetation in this area of the lake banks shall be encouraged. If shown on the approved plans, lake banks may be stabilized by native plantings, mimicking a natural lake appearance, rather than sod. For projects where the Work Authorization includes plantings within the Lake Maintenance Easement, a minimum clear path of 12 feet at an elevation 1 foot above control and with a slope no steeper than 10:1 shall be provided. For lakes to be turned over to the District, side slopes are to be sodded and silt fencing properly installed immediately following completion of the lake construction. Silt fencing must remain in place and maintained until all homes along the lake bank have been completed. Commercial and industrial parcels shall provide 1/2-inch of dry pre-treatment prior to discharging into the master SWMS, unless reasonable assurance (i.e. deed restrictions, separate containment systems to prevent discharge) can be made that that hazardous materials will not enter the master SWMS. Dry pre-treatment systems are not part of the master surface water management system. Operation and maintenance of the dry pre-treatment system will remain the responsibility of the individual property owner. Dry retention/detention areas shall have a mechanism for returning the groundwater level in the area to the control elevation within 72 hours of the end of the design storm. The design of such areas shall incorporate considerations for regular maintenance and harvesting vegetation. For systems to be considered dry, a bottom elevation of 1-foot (minimum) above control elevation shall be required. Design of retention systems must include site specific geotechnical tests demonstrating the design will recover within the specified time. Due to the poor percolation rate of the underlying soils, the dry detention/retention areas have been included impervious in the Land Use calculations. Exfiltration systems are permitted within the District.

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2.4. Wetlands 2.4.1. Wetlands Preservation

A fundamental concept of the Environmental Plan for the District is the protection and enhancement of existing wetlands and the mitigation for impacted wetlands. Section 4 of the Work Authorization Application Submittal Guide includes Wetland and Conservation Tract Identifier tables listing wetlands that are to be preserved. The Applicant is advised to refer to the latest SFWMD and ACOE Permits when designing in the areas of wetlands to verify preservation requirements.

2.4.2. Upland Preserve A minimum upland preserve area of 15 feet from the delineated upland edge of the wetlands shall be maintained and set aside as a conservation area and so dedicated in perpetuity. Furthermore, a 50-foot average upland preserve area shall be maintained around the perimeter of these wetlands and also be dedicated. It is required that the water quality protection in the form of ½-inch of dry retention be provided before the diversion of any storm water runoff into any wetland. This requirement typically applies to areas where the runoff is generated from impervious surfaces. Such areas will be maintained by the land owner, not the District.

2.4.3. Lake-Wetland Separation

Lakes which may adversely affect the function of wetland areas shall be separated from the actual wetland boundary by a minimum distance as established by the SFWMD/ACOE unless tests, calculations or other information can demonstrate that such encroachment will have no detrimental effect on the function of the wetland.

2.4.4. Wetland Mitigation The latest SFWMD and ACOE Permits should be referred to when designing in the areas of wetlands to verify mitigation requirements. Wetland mitigation monitoring and maintenance programs will be required for a period of five (5) years following construction. Reports with regard to monitoring and maintenance will be required on a bi-yearly basis for five years or as required by SFWMD and/or ACOE. The District reserves the right to require the revegetation of mitigated wetlands if performance does not meet District standards. Applicants wishing to turn environmental areas over to the District for maintenance will be required to meet the provisions of Section 4.3 of this manual.

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2.5. Record Drawings / As-Builts When applicable, upon completion of construction and prior to final inspection or commencement of any bonded maintenance period, the Engineer of Record shall furnish to the District Engineer two (2) full sets of "Record" or “As-Built” drawings (minimum 24” x 36”), one (1) corresponding AutoCAD format file, and one (1) corresponding PDF format file, certified in conformity with all applicable Florida Statutes. All surveyed dimensions and elevations must be signed and sealed by either a Professional Surveyor and Mapper or Professional Engineer. Horizontal control will utilize the North American Datum of 1983, Florida State Planes, West Zone in US feet. Vertical control will reference the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 and shall be measured in US. Feet. Information shall be captured through traditional survey means. GPS locations captured with recreational GPS receiver that does not allow for post-processed or real time conversion are not acceptable. As-builts shall be provided with +/- 1’ horizontal accuracy and =/- 0.1’ for vertical accuracy unless otherwise specified during preconstruction. All sheets must be signed and sealed by a Florida Licensed Engineer and must comply with applicable Florida Statutes. As-builts shall include rim and invert elevations for all manholes, cross-sections along lake banks every 100 feet minimum with spot elevations sufficient to verify minimum and maximum slopes have been met. For projects including turn lanes or roadways which will be turned over to the District, finished rock base must be submitted to the District Engineer for approval before proceeding with asphalt pavement. These drawings must be signed and sealed by a Land Surveyor registered in the State of Florida, and must show finished rock base elevations and offsets at center line, edge of pavement, plus elevations of bottom of swale or flow line of gutter, top of curb and right-of- way line, at high and low points, intersections and breaks in grade. Elevations shall be verified and shown at intervals not to exceed 300 feet measured along the profile grade line. Compaction must be verified by an independent certified Engineering Testing Laboratory by making Field Density Tests of each layer of compacted material at prescribed intervals before the succeeding layer is placed. Test reports and rock "Record Drawings" must be submitted to the District Engineer before paving operations begin.

3. Construction Requirements

3.1. Pre-Construction Meeting

At least 48 hours prior to initiating land disturbing activities, the applicant shall contact the District Engineer and schedule a pre-construction meeting. This meeting may be held in conjunction with other agencies.

3.2. Inspections and Testing The District Engineer shall be notified at least 48-hours in advance of back-filling storm pipe trenches, pouring headwall footings, roadway base and subgrade testing in areas which are to be turned over to the District.

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Concrete batch tickets and/or factory certification for precast materials must be provided to the District Engineer for those pipes and structures intended to be turned over to the District. For roadways to be turned over to the District, subgrade shall be tested for LBR and compaction by a certified laboratory with a minimum of two tests per 1000 linear feet of roadway. Base thickness shall be measured at least every 200 linear feet in holes not less than 3-inches in diameter. Copies of the test results shall be provided to the District.

3.3. Drainage Connections to Water Bodies In designs where headwalls are not proposed for culverts connecting to water bodies, a minimum of 2 feet measured from the lake control elevation shall exist above the top crown of the pipe.

3.4. Embankments Backfill material shall be placed in layers not to exceed eight (8) inches in thickness, with each layer carefully compacted to FDOT standards and tested, before placing succeeding layers. Density tests shall be taken at intervals and depths as approved by the District Engineer. Copies of retests shall be forwarded to the District Engineer.

3.5. Pits and Trenches After a structure, cable, conduit or pipe is acceptably installed, tested and approved, backfilling shall be done with approved material. In dry trenches, backfill material shall be placed evenly and carefully around and over the pipe in twelve (12) inch maximum layers, each layer being thoroughly compacted, until one foot of cover exists above the crown of the pipe. The remaining trench portion up to the pavement base shall be back-filled in layers not exceeding eight (8) inches with each layer being compacted and tested at intervals of 100 feet maximum before placing succeeding layers. Swale areas shall be compacted to FDOT standards. Testing shall be at the Laboratory for the optimum moisture and maximum soil density. Restoration of the roadway shall be in accordance with the City of Port St Lucie standard details. At the contractor's option, with the approval of the Engineer of Record, and with the District Engineer’s approval, after the compacted backfill has reached the center line of the newly installed pipe or conduit, the remaining trench backfill may be placed to one foot above the ground water level without interim compaction, provided that the water is allowed to rise in the trench to its natural level and then be pumped down to the pipe invert, at least twice. The balance of the trench backfill must then be placed and compacted as described for dry trenches. Narrow trenches, not greater than twelve inches (12") in width, may be backfilled with clean fill to a point six inches (6") above the cable or conduit. The remainder of the trench may be filled to a point two inches (2") below the finished roadway surface with a flowable concrete mixture with a compressive strength of 200 psi, placed wet and allowed to set overnight. The top two inches (2") of the trench may be filled with sand when the concrete is wet. The

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sand shall be removed on the following day and the permanent asphalt patch placed and rolled in, unless other provisions are made with the District Engineer.

3.6. Restoration of Right-of-Way After a structure, cable, conduit or pipe is acceptably installed, tested and approved, backfilling the entire work area utilized for the performance of any permitted work shall be restored by the permittee to the condition equal to or better than that which existed before work began. Flowable fill roadway base is recommended on small patches. It may be required on narrow trenches less than twelve (12) inches in width. Projects which disturb 40% or more of a roadway (linear footage) per block, the District will require that the entire block be micro-resurfaced, overlaid, or milled and resurfaced. The method of surfacing shall be at the option of the District. Open cutting of the full width of a roadway, may require the milling and resurfacing of an area equal to the width of the open cut plus two (2) feet on either side as overlap. Paved sections shall conform in type, shape, elevation and texture with adjacent paved areas and shall be of at least equal quality. Design mixes for flexible pavements shall be subject to approval by the District Engineer. All damaged or undermined areas of existing pavement, not previously removed, shall be removed and restored in the specified manner. Where pavement is removed for installation, maintenance or removal of any underground facility, restoration shall be in accordance with the standard details. Equipment shall not travel over loose rock fragments or other hard material lying on sections of pavement which are not to be removed. Swale areas, medians, sidewalks, driveways, etc., shall be restored in kind to a condition equal to or better than that which was disturbed. All benchmarks and Permanent Reference survey markers disturbed during the course of construction shall be replaced at an equal or better level of precision, at the permittee's expense, by a Professional Land Surveyor registered in the State of Florida.

3.7. Drainage Pipes and Structures All drainage pipe installations in rights-of-way and easements shall be of reinforced concrete, conforming to American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) specification C. The minimum size pipe to be used shall be 15" diameter. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) may be used above the water table in non-loadbearing areas with approval from the District Engineer. All drainage pipe in the public right-of-way shall have a minimum of 24" of cover, unless otherwise approved by the Engineering Services Department. Drainage manholes shall be not less than four (4) feet inside dimension between opposing walls and shall meet the requirements of ASTM Standard C-478. Walls shall be not less than six inches (6") thick. Top and bottom slabs shall be not less than eight inches (8") thick.

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3.8. Utility Crossings 3.8.1. Overhead Crossings

Overhead power and telephone line crossings must have a minimum vertical clearance as required by the National Electrical Code based upon the line voltage and underlying use. The minimum required vertical clearances are summarized below.

Voltage of Crossing Facility Being Crossed

Phase to Phase

Guys (Grounded)

59 kv 115 kv 138 kv 230 kv 500 kv

Phase to Ground

50 kv & under

67 kv 80 kv 138 kv 269 kv

A. Horizontal Reference Plane (1)

40’0” 45’0” 45’8” 46’2” 48’0” 54’0”

B. Top of Bern or Road 20’0” 20’0” 25’0” 25’0” 25’0” 35’0”

(1) Horizontal reference plane is drawn through the highest point of land bounded by working area.

(2) Clearances shown shall be with conductor at maximum design temperature and final sag.

(3) Poles and anchors may not be set within embankments or canal/lake side slopes.

3.8.2. Overwater Crossings

When such construction is supported on pilings, the required horizontal clearance between pilings is fifteen (15) feet minimum. The required vertical clearance is six (6) feet above control elevation or one (1) foot above the 100-year, 3-day storm elevation which- ever is greater (see Section 3 of the Work Authorization Application Guide). The District reserves the right to determine which of the two elevations will be controlling in establishing the vertical clearance. Should installation be made adjacent to an existing bridge, piling will be aligned with the bridge piling, so that a minimum of obstruction to the flow of water by accumulation of debris is assured.

3.8.3. Subaqueous Crossings

Sub aqueous crossings of any nature, such as cables, water or fuel (gas) lines, etc., shall be laid to a predetermined depth and cross-section that will provide for three (3) foot cover below the design bottom elevation. This depth and section will be furnished by the District for each crossing. Should conditions warrant the laying of a cable on the bottom of the channel, such is done so at the permittee’s risk. Bore Log of as-built installation shall be submitted upon project completion. The bore log shall provide data indicating the depth of the installed bore below bottom of existing water body. The log shall contain adequate reference information to allow tie back to a property or tract line for use in future maintenance of water body.

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3.8.4. Underground Crossings

Except as specifically authorized by the District Engineer, all utility crossings installed after construction of a roadway that is scheduled to be turned over to the District or City of Port St Lucie shall be constructed utilizing directional or jack and bore procedures. In no case will an open cut be allowed except as authorized by the District in writing. Applicants requesting a work authorization to cross District or City roadways shall make application to the District and shall submit plans indicating the depth at which the crossing is to be made and show all existing District, public, or private utilities that will be crossed in profile. Proposed utility crossings shall provide a minimum of three (3) feet of cover below finished grade and should, where possible, provide for one and one-half (1.5) feet of vertical separation between the proposed utility and existing facilities. Bore Log of as-built installation shall be submitted upon project completion. The bore log shall provide data indicating the depth of the installed bore below existing pavement or sod grades. The log shall contain adequate reference information to allow tie back to a property or tract line. Pipe driving shall leave no voids in the underlying earth.

3.9. Roadways All proposed construction within District right of way shall conform to current City of Port St Lucie and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) requirements. Designs for roadways to be constructed within District right of way shall be required to provide for the following minimum pavement section.

Description Pavement Type Arterial Collector Local Parking Lot

Structural Number (minimum) 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.18 Portland Cement Concrete (min. 6-inch

thickness) ---- ---- ---- FDOT app’d

Class 1 Concrete Asphalt Thickness 3.0 inches 2.5 inches 1.5 inches 1.0 inches

Option Base Group (FDOT Spec Sect 285, minimum 8-inch thickness) 9 6 6 4

Subgrade Thickness 12 inches 12 inches 12 inches 8 inches Subgrade Compacted or Stabilized LBR 40 LBR 40 LBR 40 LBR 40

Applicants are cautioned that the soils conditions within the project site are affected by seasonal high water tables and care should be taken with respect to the design of roadway and turn lane improvements in and near areas subject to periodic inundation such as wetlands. The applicant is responsible for determining if traffic loads on the turn lane or roadway require a heavier pavement design. Permanent pavement markings shall consist of alkyd-based thermoplastic or inlaid preformed plastic material. All such materials shall be fully reflectorized. Old pavement markings shall be covered by a pavement overlay prior to installing new markings.

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Pavement markings (either permanent or temporary) shall be installed on the project as soon as practicable following paving. In the event that a road is placed in service, the temporary or permanent pavement striping shall be applied by the end of each day's operation unless precluded by inclement weather, in which case it shall be striped during the next daylight period. Any road placed in service without striping shall have the traffic lanes delineated in accordance with the "United States Department of Transportation Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices." All "STOP," "YIELD," "DO NOT ENTER," and "WRONG WAY" signs and street name signs shall be fabricated entirely with High Intensity reflective sheeting. Other signs shall be fabricated using engineering grade materials. Post-mounted signs shall be mounted on single or double steel U-Channel posts. Tubular posts shall not be used. The design and construction of traffic signs shall be in accordance with the following standards: Florida D.O.T. Standard Specifications Florida Roadway and Traffic Design Standards Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

3.10. Sidewalks All Sidewalks shall be of Portland Cement Concrete, a minimum of 3,000 psi, four inches (4") thick, and five feet (5.0') wide. Sidewalks shall extend across driveways; at which locations they shall have a minimum thickness of 6". Any necessary obstruction shall be placed so as to maintain the maximum clear width and meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Sidewalks shall have a transverse slope of 2% per foot down toward the swale or gutter and shall be given transverse broom finish. Special surface treatments such as pavers, tile, etc., and paint are not permitted. Ramps for people with disabilities shall be placed at all corners and crosswalks.

3.11. Bridges Due to the relatively small differential between basin control elevations and minimum road crown elevations, it is not generally anticipated that bridge crossings will be constructed within the District. The District will, however, consider special requests from applicants who may wish to construct a bridge crossing for aesthetic reasons. Applications for bridge crossings will be considered based on clear opening between bents, vertical clearance between control and low member, and piling alignment to assure that they will not catch debris or interfere with the normal flow of water.

A pre-application conference with the District Engineer is required prior to submittal of a formal application to the Board of Supervisors. Applicants should at that time present preliminary sketches of the plan and profile views along with channel cross-section, pile layout and hydraulic calculations to support the request. Following the pre-application conference, the District Engineer will make his recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and the applicant will be notified of the proposal’s acceptability.

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3.12. Landscaping over District Rights-of-Way, Easements, and Property There shall be no trees or large shrubs proposed within District easements containing stormwater culverts or irrigation lines. Landscaping shall be planted in such a manner as to not restrict sight distance or drainage flow. The Landscape plans and Property Owners Association documents shall include maintenance language to direct Property Owners Association to keep tree canopies cut back where they abut District Rights of Way. Landscaping within water management easements/tracts around lakes shall be designed such that a minimum clear area of 12 feet at an elevation of 1 foot above control for District access is available after a storm.

3.13. Fences Fencing on District rights-of-way that would prohibit continuous access is not allowed; however, under certain conditions fencing upon the right-of-way and parallel to it may be authorized.

If a fence is authorized a 12- foot gate or removable section of fence will be required. A key for each lock shall be forwarded to the District for use in emergency or maintenance situations.

3.14. Sediment and Erosion Control Silt fencing and other erosion control devices are to be properly installed as shown on the approved Sediment Control Plan prior to the start of any earth disturbing activities. Silt fence at the top of lake banks and edge of wetland buffer areas are to be maintained until the upland development is accepted by the District. Silt fence must be removed from the site within 30 days of project acceptance by the District.

4. Project Acceptance / Turn Over Requirements

4.1. Request for Transfer of Water Management Tracts and Easements For Work Authorizations where water management tracts, water management easements, utility easements, and/or lake maintenance easements have been dedicated to the District through a recorded plat, the applicant wishing to turn elements over to the District for maintenance must comply with the following procedure. 4.1.1. Submit a written request to the District stating which components of the water

management system are to be turned over along with the inspection fee. If all of the vertical construction adjacent to the lake is not complete, the Restoration Deposit or Restoration Fee must also be paid.

4.1.2. Submit an engineer’s certification that all aspects of the water management system to be turned over have been completed, inspected, and have been found

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to be in substantial compliance with the approved South Florida Water Management District and Army Corps of Engineers permits. Request for Turnover of Lakes and Storm Water Infrastructure shall be made within 1 year of the acceptance by SFWMD.

4.1.3. Submit two signed and sealed sets of drainage record drawings indicating the size, location, material type, and elevation of any pipe entering or exiting a District owned lake or lake proposed to be turned over to the District as well as record information on any water management control structures or infrastructure that was included in the project. Lake Cross sections may be required should the field inspection deem it necessary due to the condition of the lake(s).

4.1.4. Provide a Bill of Sale in substantially the form of that shown in Section 6 of the Work Authorization Submittal Guide. The bill of sale shall have as an exhibit, labeled as Schedule 1, which contains a detailed breakdown of stormwater components included in the construction and their cost.

4.1.5. The developer shall provide a 12-month Warranty for any Infrastructure Improvements in substantially the form of that shown in Section 6 of the Work Authorization Submittal Guide. The Warranty for Transferred Improvements shall have an exhibit, labeled as Schedule 1, which identifies the stormwater components included in the turnover request.

4.1.6. Supply an Affidavit and Release of Lien, in such form as the District may reasonably require, from all contractors indicating that all subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants have been paid for any and all work associated with the improvements to be transferred.

4.1.7. Request staff to perform a field review of the stormwater infrastructure and/or lake slopes to assure that such improvements have been constructed in accordance with the approved work authorization. The lake banks should be fully sodded and without evidence of erosion, shoaling, or potentially erosive conditions.

4.1.8. The above listed procedure will need to be completed prior to the District signing the required transfer document as part of the SFWMD process to convert the permit from construction to operation.

4.2. Request for Transfer of Community Infrastructure Roadways

An applicant requesting turnover of a Community Infrastructure Roadway to the District for maintenance must comply with the following procedure:

4.2.1. Submit a written request to the District stating which components of the Roadway

are to be turned over. This request should, at a minimum, state the name of the Roadway and the limits of the roadway that are subject to the turnover request.

4.2.2. Provide a Bill of Sale in substantially the form shown in Section 6 of the Work Authorization Application Guide. The bill of sale shall have as an exhibit, a detailed breakdown of components included in the construction and the cost of constructing such improvements.

4.2.3. Submit a maintenance surety in favor of the Tradition Community Development District No. 1 in an amount equal to 15% of the cost of the improvements to be turned over for maintenance. The surety can be in the form of a cash deposit, performance bond, or bank escrow agreement and will be held for a period of 24 months from the time of acceptance by the Board of Supervisors provided,

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however, if the improvements are to be re-conveyed or assigned to the City of Port St Lucie, such surety shall be in favor of the City and shall be for such form, amount, and period of time as the City may require.

4.2.4. Submit an engineer's certification that all aspects of the roadway improvements have been constructed, inspected, and have been found to be in substantial accordance with the approved construction plans, SFWMD permit, and will meet the City of Port St Lucie standards.

4.2.5. Supply an Affidavit of Payment from the applicant, in such form as the District may reasonably require, indicating that all contractors, suppliers, and consultants have been paid for work associated with the improvements to be transferred.

4.2.6. Requests for turnover shall be accompanied by the following supporting documentation: 4.2.6.1. Sets of signed and sealed Record Drawing prints 4.2.6.2. Record drawings in .dwg format 4.2.6.3. 1 copy of field density reports 4.2.6.4. 1 copy of inspection reports

4.2.7. Submit an executed copy of an assumption and indemnity agreement indemnifying the District from all claims related to defects known or unknown with respect to the construction.

4.2.8. Submit a copy of the SFWMD certification for the roadway improvements and if available, the SFWMD acknowledgment of the engineer's certification of completion.

4.2.9. Once all items listed in 1 through 8 above are received, the District Engineer will review the documentation and if complete, will schedule a field review of the improvements. The Applicant will be required to have a representative at the field review and any components found to be unacceptable will need to be corrected to the District Engineer's satisfaction prior to action by the Board of Supervisors.

4.3. Request for Transfer of Wetlands and Conservation Areas

Areas that have not been dedicated through a recorded plat or easement to the District will not be accepted. All monitoring required by permitting agencies must be complete at time of request for turnover. An applicant requesting turnover of any of the above listed environmental elements of their project to the District for maintenance must comply with the following procedure: 4.3.1. Submit an online form to the District stating which components of the project are to

be turned over. This request should, at a minimum, identify the areas of the project that are subject to the turnover request using the tract or easement designations shown on the record plat. The request should also state the requirements listed in Subsections 2 through 4 below are complete. The inspection fee and restoration deposit, if applicable, shall be submitted with the turn over request.

4.3.2. Requests for turnover shall be accompanied by the following supporting documentation: 4.3.2.1. 1 Copy of the agency permit(s) governing the environmental

preservation, enhancement, or creation area. 4.3.2.2. 1 Full size and one 11 X 17 copy of the recorded plat highlighted to show

the areas to be accepted. Areas that have not been dedicated or

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transferred to the Tradition Community Development District will not be accepted.

4.3.2.3. 1 Copy of the construction and planting plans for newly created or enhancement areas.

4.3.2.4. 1 Copy of the Agency sign-off reflecting completion of monitoring required by all permitting agencies.

4.3.2.5. Copy of Certification from Engineer and/or Landscape Professional identifying required work has been completed in substantial accordance with the issued permits and plans.

4.3.2.6. Provide a Bill of Sale with an exhibit, labeled as Schedule 1, containing a detailed breakdown of stormwater components included in the construction and their cost.

4.3.2.7. The developer shall provide a 12-month Warranty for any Infrastructure Improvements associated with the construction in substantially the form of that shown in Section 6 of the Work Authorization Application Guide. The Warranty for Transferred Improvements shall have an exhibit, labeled as Schedule 1, which identifies the stormwater components included in the turnover request.

4.3.3. Silt fencing shall be properly installed at tract/property line of wetlands or uplands intended to be turned over to the District for maintenance as part of the master surface water management system. When possible areas adjacent to wetlands and uplands shall be immediately sodded upon completion of construction to avoid erosion. Silt fencing shall be shall be maintained by the applicant until such time as homes adjacent to the wetlands or uplands are completed or the areas have been accepted by the District.

4.3.4. All areas will be subject to a review by District staff or consultants hired to perform the inspections on behalf of the District. In order to facilitate this inspection, it will be necessary to have the limits of the property surveyed with the limits of the property clearly marked for viewing.

4.3.5. Once all the requirements listed above have been met, the District Engineer will review the documentation and if complete, will schedule a field review of the improvements. The field review will confirm that the areas to be turned over meet the requirements of the permit, that all exotic plants have been removed in conjunction with a stump or basal application of an approved herbicide by a certified and licensed applicator to discourage re-sprouting and re-growth of native exotic plants, and that there has been no erosion or siltation within the area.

4.3.6. The above listed procedure in full (items 1 through 5 above) will need to be completed prior to the District signing the required transfer document as part of the SFWMD process to convert the permit from construction to operation.

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