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BABCOCK RANCH COMMUNITY INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF THE
AMENDED AMENITY POLICY AND FEES AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Governing Board (“Board”) of the Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District (“District”) will hold a public hearing and a regular meeting at the following date, time and place:
Date & Time: June 26, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Location: Babcock Ranch Field House Cafeteria
43281 Cypress Parkway
Babcock Ranch, Florida 33982
The public hearing will be a rulemaking hearing and will provide an opportunity for the public to address the proposed amended Amenity Policy that sets fees and charges related to the use of the District's amenity facilities and services. The purpose and effect of the proposed changes to the rates, fees, and charges is to update such rates, fees, and charges as provided below and to provide for efficient and effective administration of District construction, maintenance and operations within boundaries of the District. A regular Board meeting of the District will also be held at the above time where the Board may consider any other business that
may properly come before it. A copy of the agenda and Proposed Budget may be obtained at the offices of the District Manager, c/o Wrathell, Hunt & Associates, LLC, 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33431; (561) 571-0010 (“District Manager's Office”), during normal business hours. Prior notice of rule development and rulemaking for this rulemaking hearing was published in the Florida Administrative Register on May 27, 2025 and May 28, 2025, respectively. The proposed rates, fees and charges are as follows:
Jack Peeples Community Park
Amenity Rental Fees - Community Park
Advance Reservation:
District Residents
Available 2 weeks in advance
Non-Districts Residents
Available 1 week in advance
Reservations Close 5:00 p.m. day before play
All reservations and drop-in play start at the top of the hour for one (1) hour.
Pickle Ball Courts | Tennis Courts
District Residents Advance Registration
$20 per court per hour
Non-District Residents Advance Registration
$30 per court per hour
Residents and Non-Residents “Drop Ins” - No Advance Registration
Free for 1 hour and continuous play if nobody is waiting or no other reservation(s)
Maximum Capacity
4 people per court
Bocce Court
District Residents
$20 per court, per hour
Non-District Residents
$30 per court, per hour
Residents and Non-Residents “Drop Ins” - No Advance Registration
Free for 1 hour and continuous play if nobody is waiting or no other reservation(s)
Maximum Capacity
8 people per court
Bocce Ball Court Rental Tournament/Instruction
Residents and Non-Residents
$150 per day $90 per four hours
Tennis Court | Pickle Ball Tournament/Instruction
Residents and Non-Residents
$150 per day (maximum 8 hours) $90 per four hours $70 per 2 hours $50 per hour
Basketball Court
Residents and Non-Residents
$400 per day (maximum 8 hours) $200 per four hours $100 per 2 hours $50 per hour
Amenities beyond the rental period will result in an additional charge of $150.00 per hour.
ALL OTHER DISTRICT AMENITY FEES
Advance Reservation:
District Residents
Available Six (6) Months in Advance
Non-Districts Residents
Available Four (4) Months in Advance
Non-Profit Groups (20% Rental Discount)
Available Three (3) Months in Advance
Shade Arbor Rental Fees (Non-Peak Hours)
District Residents
$50 for up to four (4) hours
Non-District Residents
$100 for up to four (4) hours
Deposit*
$100
Maximum Capacity
50
Bandshell and Great Lawn
Bandshell or Great Lawn is not available for rent.
N/A
Lake and Trail Rental Fees
Maximum Fee
$3,000
Maximum Deposit
$2,000
Deposit*
*Refundable Deposits are required for all rentals. Deposits will be cashed and then returned within 30 days if no issues or damage are discovered post rental.
FIELDHOUSE FEES
Rental Rates
Resident Per Hour
Non-Resident Per Hour
Per Day (12 Hours)
Staffing Fee (Per Hour)
Entire Facility Capacity : 1,626
$325.00
$375.00
$3,750.00
$75.00
Championship Court
$175.00
$200.00
$2,000.00
$30.00
Cafe/Meeting Space
$50.00
$60.00
$600.00
$50.00
Sports Courts
$65.00 per court
$75.00 per court
$750.00 per court
$25.00
Performance Stage (Entire Facility)
$375.00
$400.00
$3,750.00
$75.00
Rehearsal Facility (Private - Entire Facility)
$375.00
$400.00
$3,750.00
$75.00
Rehearsal Stage (Stage and Court 3 Only)
$175.00
$200.00
$2,000.00
$30.00
**Deposit is 50% of total rental rate.
SPORTS COMPLEX FEES
Rental Rates
Resident Rates Based on 90 Minutes
Non-Resident Rates Based on 90 Minutes
Football Field
$75
$150
Baseball Field
$50
$100
Softball Field
$50.00
$100
Soccer/Multipurpose Field
$50
$100
Skate Park
$40
$80
**Deposit is 50% of total rental rate.
THE PKWY PARKS FEES
Private Shade Arbors(3) at Palmetto Park Rental Fees
District Residents
$50 for up to four (4) hours
Non-District Residents
$100 for up to four (4) hours
Deposit
$100
Maximum Capacity
25 People
Residents and Non-Residents
$400 per day (maximum 8 hours) $200 per four hours $100 per 2 hours $50 per hour
Bark Park
Memorial Plates
$50 per plate
Specific legal authority for the rules includes Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 2007-306, Laws of Florida, as amended. 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
Specific legal authority for the rules includes Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 2007-306, Laws of Florida, as amended. 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.
A Board meeting of the District will also be held where the Board may consider any other District business that may come before the Board. The public hearing and meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. The meeting and public hearing may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at
the hearing. If anyone chooses to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting and 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 hearing, one or more Supervisors may participate in the meeting and public hearing by telephone. Any person requiring special accommodations at the hearing 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 at 1-800-955-8770, for aid in contacting the District Office. A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by contacting the District Manager, Craig Wrathell, at 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 571-0010, or by visiting the District's website at the following address: http://www.babcockranchliving.com/153/Independent-Special-District.
Craig Wrathell, District Manager
May 30, 2025 25-00567T