RESOLUTION 2025-29

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY DISTRICT ADOPTING AN ANNUAL REPORT OF GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Ave Maria Stewardship Community District (the "District") is a local unit of special-purpose government organized and existing under and pursuant to Chapter 2004-461, Laws of Florida being situated entirely within Collier County, Florida; and

WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2024, the Florida Legislature adopted House Bill 7013, codified as Chapter 2024-136, Laws of Florida, and creating Section 189.0694, Florida Statutes; and

WHEREAS, the District adopted Resolution 2024-16 on September 10, 2024, establishing goals and objectives for the District and creating performance measures and standards to evaluate the District's achievement of those goals and objectives; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 189.0694, Florida Statutes, the District must adopt and publish on its website an annual report prior to December 1st of each year, describing the goals and objectives achieved by the district, as well as the performance measures and standards used by the district to make this determination, and any goals or objectives the district failed to achieve.

WHEREAS, the District Manager has the annual report of the District's goals, objectives, and performance measures and standards attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit A (the "Annual Report") and presented the Annual Report to the Board of the District; and

WHEREAS, the District's Board of Supervisors ("Board") finds that it is in the best interests of the District to adopt by resolution the attached annual report of the goals, objectives and performance measures and standards.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE AVE MARIA STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY DISTRICT, THAT:

SECTION 1. The recitals so stated are true and correct and by this reference are incorporated into and form a material part of this Resolution.

SECTION 2. The District Board of Supervisors hereby adopts the Annual Report regarding the District's success or failure in achieving the adopted goals and objectives and directs the District Manager to take all necessary actions to comply with Section 189.0694, Florida Statutes.

SECTION 3. If any provision of this Resolution is held to be illegal or invalid, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective upon its passage and shall remain in effect unless rescinded or repealed.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of November, 2025.

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Exhibit A: Annual Report of Performance Measures/Standards

Exhibit A

1. COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Goal 1.2

Improve Communication

Objective

Develop strategic messaging and communication materials to support the mission of the District. Inform and educate community members and key stakeholders about the role and responsibilities of the District. Explore options regarding how to best achieve including but not limited to working with a professional marketing & public relations firm.

Measurement

Provide District Overview Power Point Presentation at one or more Board meetings. Provide a minimum of two (2) communication outlets to effectively share information and initiatives.

Standard

Maintain communication outlets.

Achieved

YES

Comments

Goal 1.1

Access to Records and Documents

Objective

Ensure that meeting minutes and other public records are readily available and easily accessible to the public by completing monthly website checks.

Measurement

Monthly website reviews will be completed to ensure meeting minutes and other public records are up to date as evidenced by District Management's records.

Standard

100% of monthly website checks were completed by District Management

Achieved

YES

Comments

2. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND ASSETS

Goal 2.2

Asset Management Software Integration

Objective

Complete asset management software integration. Onboard select contractors to utilize asset management software for "live" update of District assets.

Measurement

Complete asset management integration. Complete onboarding process for at least one select contractor.

Standard

Utilize asset management software to assist with operating budgets.

Achieved

YES

Comments

Goal 2.1

Operate & Maintain District Infrastructure and Assets

Objective

Insure, Operate, and Maintain District-owned Infrastructure and Assets.

Measurement

Ensure annual renewal of District Insurance Policy(s), ensure contracted services for District operations are in effect, and verify compliance with all required permits.

Standard

District insurance renewed and in force, contracted services in effect, and permits in compliance.

Achieved

YES

Comments

3. FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Goal 3.2

Reserve Study

Objective

Finalize and approve the final Reserve Study by February 2025. Incorporate olan for funding reserves based upon reserve study.

Measurement

Present final reserve study to Board for approval by February 2025. Incorporate plan for funding reserves for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

Standard

Reserve study finalized and updated as needed.

Achieved

YES

Comments

Goal 3.1

Annual budget preparation

Objective

Prepare a budget planning calendar that includes dates for additional agreed upon tasks (e.g. one-on-one meetings, Workshops, etc.).
Prepare and approve the proposed annual budget before July 15 and adopt final budget bv September 15.

Measurement

Present budget planning calendar to the Board by January meeting date. Proposed budget approved by the Board before July 15 and final budget adopted by September 15 as evidenced by meeting minutes and budget documents listed on District website and/or within district records.

Standard

100% of budget approval and adoption completed by the statutory and Collier County deadlines and posted to the District website.

Achieved

YES

Comments