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The Villages Public Safety Department Dependent District

Board Meetings are held at Savannah Recreation in the Ashley Wilkes Room, located at 1545 Buena Vista Boulevard, The Villages, Florida.

The Villages Public Safety Department Dependent District (VPSDDD) was established pursuant to Chapter 189 of Florida State Statutes and Sumter County Ordinance 2023-18 on November 28, 2023.

VPSDDD has the duty and authority as authorized by law and Ordinance 2023-18 to provide fire, rescue, and EMS transport service facilities, infrastructure, and other public facilities to the property owners within the established boundaries.

Governance of The Villages Public Safety Department Dependent District is accomplished by a five (5) member Board of Supervisors initially appointed by the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners. Following the expiration of the terms of office of the initial members of the VPSDDD, each member shall be elected by qualified electors and shall hold office for a term of four years and until a successor is elected and qualifies.

As a governmental entity in the State of Florida, The Villages Public Safety Department Dependent District is held to the same high standards as cities and counties as it pertains to Sunshine Law, Public Records Law, Financial Reporting and Financial Disclosure Laws. Additionally, the Board of Supervisors adheres to Florida Statute Chapter 112, Part III - Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees.

Map of the VPSDDD Service Boundary:
VPSDDD Service Boundary

District Administration
Registered Agent: Kenneth C. Blocker
984 Old Mill Run
The Villages, Florida 32162
Phone: 352-751-3939 - Fax: 352-753-6430


Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity.  Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
Public Records Custodian Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Most written communications to or from State and Local Officials regarding State or Local business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Please forward requests to:
Jennifer Farlow, District Clerk
984 Old Mill Run
The Villages, Florida 32162
jennifer.farlow@districtgov.org
Phone No. (352) 751-3939
Fax No. (352) 753-6430
Please Note Florida law prohibits the Board of Supervisors from communicating with residents about Deed Compliance or Architectural Review issues/cases.  Please contact the Community Standards Department directly at deedcompliance@districtgov.org to report any concerns you might have.