26-00565K

NOTICE OF RULEMAKING FOR AMENDED
AMENITIES POLICIES AND RATES BY THE
STUART CROSSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

In accordance with Chapters 120 and 190, Florida Statutes, the Stuart Crossing Community Development District (“District”) hereby gives notice of intention (i) to establish policies, rules and fees imposed on persons desiring to utilize certain recreational amenity facilities and improvements (“Amenities”) who are residents and non-residents of the District; (ii) to develop rules relating to the suspension and/or termination of patrons’ use of the Amenities; and (iii) establish violation and penalty policies (collectively, “Amended Amenities Policies and Rates”). The proposed rule number is [2026-2]. Prior Notice of Rule Development was published in the Business Observer on March 20, 2026.

A public hearing will be conducted by the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the District on May 4, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland North I-4, 4500 Lakeland Park Drive, Lakeland, Florida 33809. relative to the adoption of the Amended Amenities Policies and Rates. Pursuant to Sections 190.011(5) and 190.012(3), Florida Statutes, the Amended Amenities Policies and Rates will not require legislative ratification.

General legal authority for the District to adopt the proposed Amended Amenities Policies and Rates include Chapters 120 and 190, Florida Statutes, as amended, and specific legal authority includes Sections 190.035(2), 190.011(5), 190.012(3), 190.035, 190.041, 120.54, 120.69 and 120.81, Florida Statutes, as amended.

The purpose and effect of the Amended Amenities Policies and Rates is to provide for efficient and effective District operations of the District’s Amenities and other properties by setting policies and regulations to implement the provisions of Section 190.035, Florida Statutes. General legal authority for the District to adopt the proposed Amended Amenities Policies and Rates include Chapters 120 and 190, Florida Statutes, as amended, and specific legal authority includes Sections 190.035(2), 190.011(5), 190.012(3), 190.035, 190.041, 120.54, 120.69 and 120.81, Florida Statutes, as amended.

The proposed rates for purposes of the Amended Amenities Policies and Rates are as follows:

Annual User Fee. For Non-Resident Patrons, the Annual User Fee is equal to the average annual operation and maintenance assessment and debt assessment related to the Amenities and as established by the District in connection with the adoption of the District’s annual fiscal year budgets. For Residents, the Annual User Fee is paid when the Resident makes payment for the Resident’s annual operation and maintenance assessment, and debt service assessment, for the property owned by the Resident.

Reservation Rates for Clubhouse. Any patron wishing to have the exclusive use of any room or area within the clubhouse must pay the appropriate fee and submit a security deposit in the amounts set forth below.

Room / Area
Rental Fee
Deposit

Club Room
$500 for 4-hour rental. $125 each additional hour.
$500

Miscellaneous Fees.

Item
Fee

Replacement of Damaged, Lost, or Stolen FOB
$50

Insufficient Funds Fee (for submitting an insufficient funds check)
$50

Homeowner’s Association Meetings. Unless otherwise provided in the District’s official policies, as may be amended from time to time, each homeowner’s association located within the boundaries of the District is permitted one free meeting per month, subject to availability.

Chartered Groups. The Clubhouse may be rented by Chartered Groups at no cost and with no deposit, but subject to availability and the restrictions set forth herein. As a point of clarification, any use of the Clubhouse by a Chartered Group shall be the subject of the same rules governing “rentals” as set forth in these rules, except that Chartered Groups will not be required to pay a fee for the rental or a rental deposit, and except that Chartered Groups will additionally have to comply with this Section 7. For purposes of these rules, “Chartered Groups” are organizations registered with the District that are comprised of at least 10 patrons and are formed for the purpose of conducting regular, ongoing meetings or activities that provide a benefit or service to District patrons. Chartered Groups do not include organizations formed primarily for the purpose of conducting special events, parties, celebrations, or one-time gatherings.

To register as a Chartered Group, members of the group must submit to the Amenity Manager or his/her representative a copy of their by-laws, which must include names of offices, elections, and terms of office, goals and objectives, and a description of the regular meeting schedule. A single member, “Event Host” as that term is used in the rental rules, shall be responsible for the actions and activities of the Chartered Group. The Board, in its sole discretion, may determine whether to approve the registration of a Chartered Group. The Board can rescind its approval at any time for any reason. Chartered Groups must re-register annually with the Amenity Manager. Chartered Groups are subject to the following limitations: (a) meetings may not exceed the clubhouse capacity of 45 persons; (b) Chartered Groups may reserve the clubhouse no more than twice per calendar month; (c) reservations must be cleared with the Amenity Manager or his/her representative in advance, and prior to the start of the District’s annual fiscal year which starts October 1; (d) paid rentals shall have priority over Chartered Group reservations, and Chartered Groups must yield their reservation if a paid rental is requested with at least 14 days’ notice; (e) Chartered Groups may be required to pay nominal costs/dues as determined by the District; and (f) Chartered Groups may not sublet, share, or transfer their reserved time to non-members. Any Chartered Group that invites a guest to speak to the group must submit the name of the speaker and his or her intended discussion topic in writing to Management staff for approval, at least one week prior to the speaking engagement.

Chartered Groups are intended to be established for the purpose of using the clubhouse for conducting regular, ongoing meetings or activities. That said, if a Chartered Group intends to use the clubhouse and surrounding grounds for celebrations, parties and/or events involving large gatherings, outside vendors, bounce houses, etc., such requests shall be treated as special events, and the ordinary rental policies shall apply (e.g., the District may require special event insurance, vendor contracts, etc.).

Additional Costs. The District may in its sole discretion require additional staffing, insurance, cleaning, or other service for any given event, and, if so, may charge an additional fee for the event equal to the cost of such staffing, insurance, cleaning, or service.

Adjustment of Rates. The Board may adjust by resolution adopted at a duly noticed public meeting, and without further rulemaking process, any of the fees set forth above by not more than ten percent per year to reflect actual costs of operation of the Amenities, to promote use of the Amenities, or for any other purpose as determined by the Board to be in the best interests of the District. The Board may also in its discretion authorize discounts for certain services.

A statement of estimated regulatory costs, as defined in Section 120.541(2), Florida Statutes, has not been prepared relative to the Amended Amenities Policies and Rates. 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 (defined herein).

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.

For more information regarding the public hearing, the Amended Amenities Policies and Rates, or for a copy of the Amended Amenities Policies and Rates and the related incorporated documents, if any, please contact the District Manager at Wrathell, Hunt & Associates, LLC, 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 (“District Manager’s Office”).

Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this hearing is asked to advise the District Manager’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours before the hearing. 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 Manager’s Office.

Jordan Lansford, District Manager
March 27, 2026 26-00565K

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