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BABCOCK RANCH COMMUNITY INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Governing Board (“Board”) of Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District (“District”) will hold a Public Hearing and Regular Meeting on September 22, 2022 at 1:00 p.m., at The Hatchery - East Conference Room, 42881 Lake Babcock Drive, 2nd Floor, Punta Gorda, Florida 33982.
The public hearing will be a rulemaking hearing and will provide an opportunity for the public to address proposed rules that set fees and charges related to the District's Field House membership and rental rates. The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to provide for efficient and effective District operations, and to provide sufficient revenues to meet expenses and provide services within the boundaries of the District. Specific legal authority for the rules includes section 120.054, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 2007-306, Laws of Florida, as amended.
The proposed District Field House membership and rental rates are as follows:
User or Membership Fee
Resident Rate
Non-Resident Rate
Daily User Fees (for Non-Members)
$5.00 Adult $3.00 Children 13 & under
$10.00 Adult $6.00 Children 13 & under
Field House Annual Membership: 1 Person
$30.00
$60.00
Field House Annual Membership: 2 Persons
$50.00
$100.00
Field House Annual Membership: Family
$75.00
$150.00
Administrative Fee (one-time fee)
$15.00
$15.00
Additional Card Fee (one-time fee)
$15.00
$15.00
Replacement Card Fee
$15.00
$15.00
Rental Rate
Per Hour
Per Day (Day = 12 hours)
Staffing Cost Per Hour
Entire Facility Rental Capacity: 1,626
$375.00
$3,750.00
$75.00
Championship Court Capacity: 760
$200.00
$2,000.00
$30.00
Cafeteria/Meeting Space Capacity: 327
$60.00
$600.00
$50.00
Basketball/Volleyball Court
$75.00
$750.00
$25.00
Additional Notes:
All rentals must also submit a Damage Deposit of 50% of the total applicable Rental Rate; notwithstanding any need to offset cost of damage repairs, if any, the Damage Deposit would be returned within 30 days
All rentals are subject to a cancellation fee if not canceled two weeks prior to the event. Cancellation Fee: 50% of the total rental fee
Field House Rentals requiring floor coverings will be charged an additional $300.00 per court (ex. If using tables, chairs, food, beverages, etc. during the rental)
All full Field House rental spaces and Championship Court rentals have a 4-hour minimum
The purpose of the regular meeting is for the Board to consider any business, which may properly come before it. The hearing and meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. The hearing and meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the meeting. A copy of the agenda for the hearing and meeting may be obtained from the office of the District Manager, Wrathell, Hunt & Associates, LLC, 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 or by calling (561) 571-0010 during normal business hours, or by visiting the District's website, http://www.babcockranchcommunityisd.com/.
There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors or staff will participate by telephone. Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations at the hearing and meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (561) 571-0010 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Office.
A person who decides to appeal any decision made at the hearing and meeting with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that person 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.
District Manager
September 2, 2022 22-00958T