25-01347T

NOTICE OF RULEMAKING
REGARDING THE AMENDED POTABLE WATER, WASTEWATER AND IRRIGATION QUALITY WATER RATES AND FEES SCHEDULE OF THE BABCOCK RANCH COMMUNITY INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT

In accordance with Chapter 2007-306, Laws of Florida, as amended (“Act”), the Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District (“District”) hereby gives notice of its intent to adopt its proposed amended Potable Water, Wastewater and Irrigation Quality Water Rates and Fees Schedule (the “Proposed Rule”). The Proposed Rule number is 2026-18. Prior notice of rule development relative to the Proposed Rule was published in the Administrative Register on December 1,. 2025.

A public hearing will be conducted by the Governing Board (“Board”) of the District on the following date, time and place to adopt the Proposed Rule:

Time & Date: January 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Location: Babcock Ranch Field House Cafeteria
43281 Cypress Parkway
Babcock Ranch, Florida 33982.

Pursuant to Section 6(60)(e) of the Act, the Proposed Rules will not require legislative ratification. The Specific grant of rulemaking authority for the adoption of the Proposed Rules includes Section 6(6)(e), Chapter 2007-306, Laws of Florida, as amended. The specific laws implemented in the Proposed Rules include, but are not limited to, Sections 3(3), 6(6)(j), and 6(6)(r), Chapter 2007-306, Laws of Florida, as amended, and Sections 120.54, 120.542, 120.5435, 120.56, 120.69, 120.81, Florida Statutes.

A statement of estimated regulatory costs, as defined in Section 120.541(2), Florida Statutes, has not been prepared relative to the Proposed Rules. Any person who wishes to provide the District 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 to the District Manager’s Office.

For more information regarding the public hearing, the Proposed Rules, or for a copy of the Proposed Rules and the related incorporated documents, if any, please contact the District Manager c/o Wrathell Hunt & Associates, LLC, 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 571-0010, [email protected] (“District Manager’s Office”) or by visiting the District’s website at http://www.babcockranchliving.com/153/Independent-Special-District.

The purpose and effect of the Proposed Rule is to update such rules, rates, fees, and charges as provided below and 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. The proposed changes to the Proposed Rule are provided below with new language in underline and proposed deletions noted in strikethrough. The full text of the Proposed Rule is available upon request from the District Manager’s Office. The proposed rates implementing the Proposed Rule are set forth below, which may be adjusted at the public hearing pursuant to discussion by the Board and public comment:

C. MISCELLANEOUS FEES

Violation of District policies may lead to discontinuation of Utility Service, assessment of fees and fines, as well as inspection charges and fees to reconnect services once the violation has been resolved. Any work performed between 3:00PM and 8:00AM shall be considered after normal working hours.

Disconnection of Services
Normal disconnect working hours $39.22 $45.00
Normal disconnect after working hours $78.42 $125.00
Due to Violation $82.34 plus violation fine
Premise Visit in Lieu of disconnection $39.98 during normal working hours
$79.95 after normal working hours

Reconnection of Services
Normal reconnect during working hours $58.82 $75.00
Normal reconnect after working hours $71.89 $125.00
Due to Violation $82.34 plus violation fine

Service Relocation Fees Actual Cost4
Trip Charge (per builder special request/visit) $53.83 $75.00
Late Payment (up to $133 past due) $2.40 2% or $5.00 minimum
(whichever is greater)
Certified Letter (delinquent accounts) $25.00
Payment Plan – Setup Fee $35.00
Payment Plan – Monthly Monitoring Fee $25.00

This public hearing may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the hearing without additional notice. If anyone chooses to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and should accordingly ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. At the public hearing, staff or Supervisors may participate in the public hearing by speaker telephone.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations at this public hearing because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the public hearing. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 or 1 800-955-8770 for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office.

Cindy Cerbone, District Manager
Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District
December 26, 2025 25-01347T

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