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DISTRICT13- Landowner Election
Village Community Development District No. 13 will hold a Landowner Election on Tuesday, November 5,2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Everglades Recreation Center in the Rocky Mountain Room, 5497 Marsh Bend Trail, The Villages, Florida 32163.
A Landowner Nomination Meeting will be held for the purpose of receiving nominations for Seat 5 on the Village Community Development District No. 13 Board on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at Everglades Recreation Center, Grand Canyon Room, 5497 Marsh Bend Trail, The Villages, Florida.
A Landowner Elected Supervisor must be a resident of the State of Florida and the United States of America. At the Landowner Election, each landowner shall be entitled to cast one vote per acre of land owned by him or her and located within the district for each person to be elected. A landowner may vote in person or by proxy in writing (sample proxy attached).Each proxy must be signed by one of the legal owners of the property for which the vote is cast and must contain the typed or printed name of the individual who signed the proxy; the street address, legal description of the property, or tax parcel identification number; and the number of authorized votes. If the proxy authorizes more than one vote, each property must be listed and the number of acres of each property must be included. The signature on a proxy need not be notarized. The proxy can be obtained from the District Clerk’s Office, 984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, Florida 32162. A fraction of an acre shall be treated as 1acre, entitling the landowner to one vote with respect thereto. For purposes of determining voting interests, platted lots shall be counted individually and rounded up to the nearest whole acre. The acreage of platted lots shall not be aggregated for determining the number of voting units held by a landowner or a landowner’s proxy. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected for a period of 4 years, and the three candidates receiving the next largest number of votes shall be elected for a period of 2 years, with the term of office for each successful candidate commencing upon election.
If you have any questions regarding the upcoming Landowner Election Nomination Meeting or the Landowner Election, please contact Jennifer Farlow, District Clerk, at jennifer.farlow@districtgov.org or (352) 751-3939.
DISTRICT 15- Landowner Notification
Landowner Election Notification
Village Community Development District No. 15 will hold a Landowner Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Everglades Recreation Center in the Rocky Mountain Room, 5497 Marsh Bend Trail, The Villages, Florida 32163.
A Landowner Nomination Meeting will be held for the purpose of receiving nominations for Seats 3, 4 and 5 on the Village Community Development District No. 15 Board on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at Everglades Recreation Center, Grand Canyon Room, 5497Marsh Bend Trail, The Villages, Florida.
A Landowner Elected Supervisor must be a resident of the State of Florida and the United States of America. At the Landowner Election, each landowner shall be entitled to cast one vote per acre of land owned by him or her and located within the district for each person to be elected. A landowner may vote in person or by proxy in writing (sample proxy attached).Each proxy must be signed by one of the legal owners of the property for which the vote is cast and must contain the typed or printed name of the individual who signed the proxy; the street address, legal description of the property, or tax parcel identification number; and the number of authorized votes. If the proxy authorizes more than one vote, each property must be listed and the number of acres of each property must be included. The signature on a proxy need not be notarized. The proxy can be obtained from the District Clerk’s Office, 984Old Mill Run, The Villages, Florida 32162. A fraction of an acre shall be treated as 1 acre, entitling the landowner to one vote with respect thereto. For purposes of determining voting interests, platted lots shall be counted individually and rounded up to the nearest whole acre. The acreage of platted lots shall not be aggregated for determining the number of voting units held by a landowner or a landowner’s proxy. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected for a period of 4 years, and the three candidates receiving the next largest number of votes shall be elected for a period of 2 years, with the term ofoffice for each successful candidate commencing upon election.
If you have any questions regarding the upcoming Landowner Election Nomination Meeting or the Landowner Election, please contact Jennifer Farlow, District Clerk, atjennifer.farlow@districtgov.org or (352) 751-3939.There are no updates at this time.
DISRTRICT 14-Landowner Notification
Village Community Development District No. 14 will hold a Landowner Election on Tuesday, November 5,2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Everglades Recreation Center in the Rocky Mountain Room, 5497 Marsh Bend Trail, The Villages, Florida 32163.
A Landowner Nomination Meeting will be held for the purpose of receiving nominations for Seats 3, 4 and 5 on the Village Community Development District No. 14 Board on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at Franklin Recreation Center, 6750 Meggison, The Villages, Florida.
A Landowner Elected Supervisor must be a resident of the State of Florida and the United States of America. At the Landowner Election, each landowner shall be entitled to cast one vote per acre of land owned by him or her and located within the district for each person to be elected. A landowner may vote in person or by proxy in writing. Each proxy must be signed by one of the legal owners of the property for which the vote is cast and must contain the typed or printed name of the individual who signed the proxy; the street address, legal description of the property, or tax parcel identification number; and the number of authorized votes. If the proxy authorizes more than one vote, each property must be listed and the number of acres of each property must be included. The signature on a proxy need not be notarized. The proxy can be obtained from the District Clerk’s Office at 984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, Florida 32162. A fraction of an acre shall be treated as 1 acre, entitling the landowner to one vote with respect thereto. For purposes of determining voting interests, platted lots shall be counted individually and rounded up to the nearest whole acre. The acreage of platted lots shall not be aggregated for determining the number of voting units held by a landowner or a landowner’s proxy. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected for a period of 4 years, and the three candidates receiving the next largest number of votes shall be elected for a period of 2 years, with the term of office for each successful candidate commencing upon election.
If you have any questions regarding the upcoming Landowner Election Nomination Meeting or the Landowner Election, please contact Jennifer Farlow, District Clerk, at jennifer.farlow@districtgov.org or (352) 751-3939.
SUMTER COUNTY-Withlacoochee River Residents Advised to Evacuate
Sumter County is advising residents along the Withlacoochee River to voluntarily evacuate as river levels have exceeded 11 feet and are expected to surpass 13 feet by October 18, putting the river in major flood stage versus the minor flood stage as originally anticipated. The predicted levels will exceed the levels experienced in 2017 with Hurricane Irma.
Due to the unsafe river conditions, all Sumter County public boat ramps are closed.
SUMTER COUNY-Recovery Process UpdateSumter County, Utility Providers, and the Cities continue to work diligently to restore services and provide assistance to residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. These recovery efforts are focusing on critical areas including utility restoration, debris removal, and community safety.
Disaster Assistance
Sumter County has received a presidential declaration for Individual Assistance (residents and businesses) and Public Assistance (Public Entities). To Apply for Disaster Assistance, please call 1-800-621-3362 or visit www.DisasterAssistance.gov
SUMTER COUNTY- Office Re-OpeningsMore Sumter County offices will re-open Monday, October 14 following closures due to Hurricane Milton:
- Clerk of the Courts
- County and Circuit Courts
- Property Appraiser
- Supervisor of Elections
- Tax Collector
SUMTER COUNTY- Structural Damage Assessments OngoingThe Sumter County Building Official and a team of building inspection contractors will visit residential and commercial properties found on Thursday and Friday that had major damage or complete destruction. They will determine if the properties need to be posted as unsafe for entry as well as document the severity of the damage during these inspections.
This detailed assessment will also provide the value of the damage for communication with the State of Florida for any public assistance that may be available to the property owners.
If your house or business had major damage and it was not reported, please contact our Citizen’s Information Center at 352-689-4400.
SUMTER COUNTY- Extension of Local State of Emergency The Sumter County Board of County Commissioners voted to extend the Local State of Emergency as Sumter County and its residents continue to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Flooding along the Withlacoochee River could reach historic levels as the river is predicted to hit 13 feet by the end of the week.
SUMTER COUNTY-Storm AssistanceThere will be much clean up and repair work needed after Hurricane Milton for Sumter County residents and businesses. Many residents and businesses will need assistance with those efforts.
Two services are available that residents can use to get volunteer and hired professionals to help take care of clean up and repair activities. Residents and businesses can contact Crisis Cleanup at 844-965-1386 or Hope Florida at 833-GET-HOPE (438-4673). Both of these services can help individuals reach dedicated volunteers and qualified businesses with after-the-storm needs.
Post-Storm District Debris Hauling 
As units of local government, the Village Community Development Districts are eligible for reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for storm debris collection resulting from Hurricane Helene.
Our debris removal process is now in motion. Each of your Boards has contracted with debris haulers and a monitor for services following natural disasters.
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HURRICANE MILTON-BOARD & ARC MEETING UPDATE
BOARD MEETINGS: The following board meetings, originally scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, have been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 16,2024.
*Please note the location change. Meeting times will remain the same.
- Amenity Authority Committee (AAC) at 9 AM
Location: Savannah Center
- Villages Center Community Development District (VCCDD) at 3:30 PM
Location: District Administrative Office Lake Sumter Landing- 984 Old Mill Run
The following board meetings for Thursday, October 10, 2024,have been canceled:
- Wildwood Utility Dependent District (WUDD)
- Community Development District No. 12
- Community Development District No. 13
- Community Development District No. 15
Next scheduled meetings: November 7, 2024
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETINGS (ARC): Both meetings scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, are canceled. All applications will be reviewed on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
SAVE THE DATE-Government Day 2024November 2, 2024 from 10AM - 12PM, stop by the Eisenhower Recreation Center to learn more about your local, state and federal government agencies!
SUMTER COUNTY- Portion of St. Charles Place to Close for One Month for Stormwater Pipe ReplacementBeginning Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, St. Charles Place will be closed for approximately one month from east of Allamanda Recreation Center to the west of Darlington Drive. The closure is due to a damaged stormwater pipe. The work includes replacing 340 linear feet of damaged pipe and two structures within the system.
Travelers may detour around the closure by using Bailey Trail or Buena Vista Boulevard.
Please use caution when traveling St. Charles Place, and follow all traffic signs to protect yourself and construction workers.
Storm Debris Clean-up and Stormwater Management
Storm Debris Management and Clean-up:
- Storm debris such as shrubs, palm fronts, bushes, twigs, branches, and small cut limbs should be placed in piles, unbagged at least three feet from utility boxes, poles, fire hydrants, and other obstacles along the curbside.
- The District is not responsible for cutting, trimming, hauling, or moving trees and debris from private residential property.
- Household garbage shall be picked up during your normal residential collection based on the area in which you reside.
- No chemicals or hazardous waste will be collected curbside.
- Do not bring storm-related debris to recreation centers, postal stations, or other locations.
- Residents are responsible for contacting a local contractor for large debris removal, such as trees or trunks.
Stormwater Management:
- To ensure the adequate capacity of the stormwater management system throughout the community, the District continuously lowers water levels in certain retention areas to remain within recommended levels and to capture water run-off from streets, yards, and golf courses.
- To lower the water levels, irrigation systems run along common areas, golf courses, and roadways throughout the community. Efforts are intensified depending on impending weather threats.
- The amount of rainfall that a drainage system can handle is based on factors such as the intensity and duration of rainfall, soil conditions, and available storage.
- The majority of the drainage systems in The Villages have been designed to retain runoff from a 100-year storm event, and all possible precautions are taken to prepare for heavy storms.
Important Emergency Management Contact Information
Emergency management and services related to preparation for severe weather, floods, hurricanes and other disaster response activities fall under the purview of the county in which you live.
If you have questions on severe weather or other emergency management issues in your area, please contact the appropriate county below. Lake, Marion and Sumter Counties also have programs designed to notify their residents of weather incidents, hazardous conditions and other important information.
To sign up for the notifications in your county, please visit the links below or contact the county in which you live for additional information.
Political Campaign Activities-Memo Each election period raises questions about allowable campaign activities within The Villages Community Development Districts (District). In order to assist all Candidates, we provide an overview, attached here, dated May 2022. However, any questions with regard to activities allowed or prohibited should be directed to District Administration at (352) 751-3939.
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NWS HeatRisk is a color-numeric-based index that uses high-resolution weather, climate, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) heat-health data to identify potentially dangerous heat.
It provides a daily value of expected heat risk for each 24-hour period within any upcoming 7-day forecast period.
District Annual Report 2023
The District Team continues our mission to maintain the District Core Values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Hard Work and Innovation & Creativity while embracing enhancements and cost-saving measures to sustain what The Villages created today, tomorrow and in the future. The District Annual Report contains a breakdown of facts and figures, provide numerous accomplishments, cost-saving measures, enhancements and various projects that have been implemented over the last fiscal Year. As with many things throughout the community, the dedication to a balanced budget that delivers consistency, transparency and cost-effectiveness is paramount.
View the 2023 District Annual Report by clicking on "Annual Report" button on the left hand menu of the homepage.
District 8 Seeking Alternate Architectural Review Committee Member
Village Community Development District 8 (District 8) is seeking an alternate representative on the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). The applicant must be a full-time resident of District 8, have lived in The Villages for at least one year and attended a minimum of one (1) Architectural Review Committee meeting.
Candidates are recommended to have education and/or experience in any of the following areas: architecture, ability to read site plans, residential/commercial construction, building management, deed restricted communities, landscaping, county code enforcement, etc.; however, this is not required. The required attendance for the alternate member is to attend the ARC meeting each week for the first four (4) weeks and monthly thereafter. The Committee meets weekly, on Wednesdays, for approximately 3 hours (8 AM to 11 AM).
If you're interested in becoming an alternate member of the Architectural Review Committee for District 8, click on the header of this announcement for a copy of the application. Please complete the application and return it to the Community Standards Department, 984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, Florida. For additional information about the position, contact Community Standards at 352-751-3912.
Section 112.3145(7)(g) Florida Statutes requires that Architectural Review Committee members must complete and submit a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) at the time they are appointed to the Architectural Review Committee.
2024 CDD Orientation Schedule
You are invited to attend our “Introduction to your Special Purpose Local Government” informational program. You will learn how the districts operate and learn other important community information about the people, services, and other supporting entities that help make The Villages a premier community. No sign-ups or fees are required for this presentation.
This valuable program has typically been held on the second and fourth Thursday of the month, but beginning in 2024, it will be held on the first and third Tuesday of the month. It is held at 10:00 AM at the District office located at 984 Old Mill Run in Lake Sumter Landing. For additional information, please contact District Customer Service at 352-753-4508.
District 7 Seeking Alternate Architectural Review Committee Member
Village Community Development District 7 (District 7) is seeking an alternate representative on the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). The applicant must be a full time resident of District 7, have lived in The Villages for at least one year and attended a minimum of one (1) Architectural Review Committee meeting.
Candidates are recommended to have education and/or experience in any of the following areas: architecture, ability to read site plans, residential/commercial construction, building management, deed restricted communities, landscaping, county code enforcement, etc.; however, this is not required. The required attendance for the alternate member is to attend the ARC meeting each week for the first four (4) weeks and monthly thereafter. The Committee meets weekly, on Wednesdays, for approximately 3 hours (8 AM to 11 AM).
If you're interested in becoming an alternate member of the Architectural Review Committee for District 7, click on the header of this announcement for a copy of the application. Please complete the application and return it to the Community Standards Department, 984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, Florida. For additional information about the position, contact Community Standards at 352-751-3912.
Section 112.3145(7)(g) Florida Statutes requires that Architectural Review Committee members must complete and submit a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) at the time they are appointed to the Architectural Review Committee.
Architectural Review Committee Alternate Member - Lady Lake/Lake County
Village Center Community Development District for the Lady Lake/Lake County portion of The Villages north of County Road 466 is seeking an alternate representative on the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). The alternate applicant must be a full time resident of the Lady Lake/Lake County portion of The Villages north of County Road 466, have lived in The Villages for at least one year and attended a minimum of one (1) Architectural Review Committee meeting.
Candidates are recommended to have education and/or experience in any of the following areas: architecture, ability to read site plans, residential/commercial construction, building management, deed restricted communities, landscaping, county code enforcement, etc.; however, this is not required. The required attendance for the alternate member is to attend the ARC meeting every week for the first four (4) weeks and once a month thereafter. The Committee meets weekly, on Wednesdays, for approximately 3 hours (8 AM to 11 AM).
If you are interested in becoming an alternate volunteer representative for the Lady Lake/Lake County portion of The Villages north of County Road 466, click on the header of this announcement for a copy of the application. Please complete the application and return it to the Community Standards Department, 984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, Florida. For additional information about the position, contact Community Standards at 352-751-3912.
Section 112.3145(7)(g), Florida Statutes requires that Architectural Review Committee members must complete and submit a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) at the time they are appointed to the Architectural Review Committee.
The Villages Protected Species Wildlife Guide 2024
Breedlove, Dennis & Associates, Inc. (BDA) compiled a list of animals to identify protected wildlife species in The Villages. To view The Villages Protected Species Wildlife Guide, click on the header of this announcement.
Water Retention Areas
Did you know that many of the water retention areas in our community are connected through various inlets and pipes? In addition to storm water, everything that enters the storm water pipes can end up in the water retention areas throughout our community. This includes trash, leaves, fertilizer, soap from washing vehicles, animal droppings and more.
Please help us ensure the health and continued maintenance of the water retention basins throughout The Villages by not placing ANYTHING in any of the storm water drains. Our National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit does not allow dumping into these storm drain systems.
For additional information on storm water management in our community, please visit
DistrictGov.org. If you notice any dumping into these systems, please contact the District Customer Service Center at 352-753-4508.