Hicks Ditch
Community Development District Agenda
December 13, 2023

Agenda

Hicks Ditch
Community Development District
219 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: 407-841-5524 – Fax: 407-839-1526

December 6, 2023
Board of Supervisors Hicks Ditch Community Development District
Dear Board Members:
The Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Hicks Ditch Community Development District will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 9:15 AM the Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont, FL 34711. Following is the advance agenda for the regular meeting:

Audit Committee Meeting
Roll Call
Public Comment Period
Approval of Minutes of October 25, 2023 Audit Committee Meeting
Review of Proposals and Tally of Audit Committee Members Rankings
Grau & Associates
Adjournment

Board of Supervisors Meeting
Roll Call
Public Comment Period
Approval of Minutes of the October 25, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Acceptance of Ranking of the Audit Committee and Authorizing Staff to Send a Notice of Intent to Award
Staff Reports
Attorney
Engineer
Field Manager’s Report
District Manager’s Report
Balance Sheet & Income Statement
Ratification of Funding Requests No. 14-16
Other Business
Supervisors Requests
Adjournment

Audit Committee Meeting

Minutes

MINUTES OF MEETING HICKS DITCH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

The Audit Committee meeting of the Hicks Ditch Community Development District was held Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 9:35 a.m. at the Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont, Florida.

Present were:
Tony Iorio	Chairman
Doug Beasley Rocky Owen

Also present were:

George Flint	District Manager, GMS
Jeremy LeBrun	District Manager, GMS
Michelle Rigoni by phone	District Counsel – Kutak Rock
Major Stacey by phone	District Engineer

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Roll Call
Mr. Iorio called the meeting to order, and Mr. Flint called the roll. Three committee members were present.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Public Comment Period
There were no members of the public present for the meeting.

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Audit Services
Approval of Request for Proposals and Selection Criteria
Mr. Flint presented the selection criteria and RFP. He noted this was the standard RFP that they typically use. They are asking for any qualified auditors to provide 5 years of pricing.

October 25, 2023	Hicks Ditch CDD

On MOTION by Mr. Iorio, seconded by Mr. Beasley, with all in favor, the Request for Proposals and Selection Criteria, was approved.

Approval of Notice of Request for Proposals for Audit Services
Mr. Flint asked the committee for a motion to approve the Notice of Request for proposals for audit services.

On MOTION by Mr. Iorio, seconded by Mr. Owen, with all in favor, the Notice of Request for Proposals for Audit Services, was approved.

Public Announcement of Opportunity to Provide Audit Services
Mr. Flint announced the opportunity to provide audit services to Hicks Ditch.

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Adjournment
Mr. Flint asked for a motion of adjournment.

On MOTION by Mr. Iorio, seconded by Mr. Owen, with all in favor, the meeting was adjourned.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chairman/Vice Chairman

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Section IV

Hicks Ditch CDD Auditor Selection	
	Ability of Personnel (20 pts)	Proposer's Experience (20 pts)	Understading of Scope of Work (20 pts)	Ability to Furnish the Required Services (20 pts)	
Price (20 pts)	Total Points Earned	Ranking
(1 being highest)	
					2023  $3,200			
					2024  $3,300			
Grau & Associates					2025 $3,400
2026 $3,500			
					2027 $3,600			
					TOTAL $17,000			

Section A

Proposal to Provide Financial Auditing Services:
HICKS DITCH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Proposal Due: November 20, 2023 5:00PM

Submitted to:
Hicks Ditch
Community Development District c/o District Manager
219 East Livingston Street Orlando, Florida 32801

Submitted by:
Antonio J. Grau, Partner Grau & Associates
951 Yamato Road, Suite 280 Boca Raton, Florida 33431 Tel	(561) 994-9299
(800) 229-4728
Fax	(561) 994-5823
tgrau@graucpa.com www.graucpa.com

Table of Contents	Page
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY / TRANSMITTAL LETTER	1
FIRM QUALIFICATIONS	3
FIRM & STAFF EXPERIENCE	6
REFERENCES	11
SPECIFIC AUDIT APPROACH	13
COST OF SERVICES	17
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION	19

November 20, 2023

Hicks Ditch Community Development District c/o District Manager
219 East Livingston Street Orlando, Florida 32801

Re:	Request for Proposal for Professional Auditing Services for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, with an option for four (4) additional annual renewals.

Grau & Associates (Grau) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Hicks Ditch Community Development District’s (the “District”) Request for Proposal (RFP), and we look forward to working with you on your audit. We are an energetic and robust team of knowledgeable professionals and are a recognized leader of providing services to Community Development Districts. As one of Florida’s few firms to primarily focus on government, we are especially equipped to provide you an effective and efficient audit.

Special district audits are at the core of our practice: we have a total of 360 clients, 329 or 91% of which are special districts. We know the specifics of the professional services and work products needed to meet your RFP requirements like no other firm. With this level of experience, we are able to increase efficiency, to provide immediate and continued savings, and to minimize disturbances to client operations.

Why Grau & Associates:

Knowledgeable Audit Team
Grau is proud that the personnel we assign to your audit are some of the most seasoned auditors in the field. Our staff performs governmental engagements year round. When not working on your audit, your team is refining their audit approach for next year’s audit. Our engagement partners have decades of experience and take a hands-on approach to our assignments, which all ensures a smoother process for you.

Servicing your Individual Needs
Our clients enjoy personalized service designed to satisfy their unique needs and requirements. Throughout the process of our audit, you will find that we welcome working with you to resolve any issues as swiftly and easily as possible. In addition, due to Grau’s very low turnover rate for our industry, you also won’t have to worry about retraining your auditors from year to year.

Developing Relationships
We strive to foster mutually beneficial relationships with our clients. We stay in touch year round, updating, collaborating and assisting you in implementing new legislation, rules and standards that affect your organization. We are also available as a sounding board and assist with technical questions.

Maintaining an Impeccable Reputation
We have never been involved in any litigation, proceeding or received any disciplinary action. Additionally, we have never been charged with, or convicted of, a public entity crime of any sort. We are financially stable and have never been involved in any bankruptcy proceedings.

Complying With Standards
Our audit will follow the Auditing Standards of the AICPA, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, and the Rules of the Auditor General of the State of Florida, and any other applicable federal, state and local regulations. We will deliver our reports in accordance with your requirements.

This proposal is a firm and irrevocable offer for 90 days. We certify this proposal is made without previous understanding, agreement or connection either with any previous firms or corporations offering a proposal for the same items. We also certify our proposal is in all respects fair, without outside control, collusion, fraud, or otherwise illegal action, and was prepared in good faith. Only the person(s), company or parties interested in the project as principals are named in the proposal. Grau has no existing or potential conflicts, and anticipates no conflicts during the engagement. Our Federal I.D. number is 20-2067322.

We would be happy to answer any questions or to provide any additional information. We are genuinely excited about the prospect of serving you and establishing a long-term relationship. Please do not hesitate to call or email either of our Partners, Antonio J. Grau, CPA (tgrau@graucpa.com) or David Caplivski, CPA (dcaplivski@graucpa.com) at 561.994.9299. We thank you for considering our firm’s qualifications and experience.

Very truly yours, Grau & Associates
Antonio J. Grau

Firm Qualifications

Grau’s Focus and Experience

Our Team

3
Partners

10
Professional Staff

2
Administrative Professionals

9/13
Employees are CPAS

Year founded

Services Provided

297

Community Development Districts Served

Properly registered and
licensed professional corporation by the state of FLORIDA

9
Professional Groups

We are proud Members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
&
the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

See next page for report and certificate

⇒ External quality review program: consistently
receives a pass
⇒ Internal: ongoing monitoring to maintain
quality

AICPA | FICPA | GFOA | FASD | FGFOA

Firm & Staff Experience

GRAU AND ASSOCIATES COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT EXPERIENCE BY MANAGEMENT COMPANY

OTHER
19

PFM
12

WRATHELL
30

GMS
78

INFRAMARK
38

SDS
60

RIZZETTA
47

MERITUS
23

Profile Briefs:
Antonio J GRAU, CPA (Partner)
Years Performing Audits: 35+
CPE (last 2 years): Government Accounting, Auditing: 24 hours; Accounting, Auditing and Other: 56 hours
Professional Memberships: AICPA, FICPA, FGFOA, GFOA

David Caplivski, CPA (Partner)
Years Performing Audits: 13+
CPE (last 2 years): Government Accounting, Auditing: 24 hours; Accounting, Auditing and Other: 64 hours
Professional Memberships: AICPA, FICPA, FGFOA, FASD

“Here at Grau & Associates, staying up to date with the current technological landscape is one of our top priorities. Not only does it provide a more positive experience for our clients, but it also allows us to perform a more effective and efficient audit. With the every changing technology available and utilized by our clients, we are constantly innovating our audit process.”
-	Tony Grau
“Quality audits and exceptional client service are at the heart of every decision we make. Our clients trust us to deliver a quality audit, adhering to high standards and assisting them with improvements for their organization.”
- David Caplivski

YOUR ENGAGEMENT TEAM

Grau’s client-specific engagement team is meticulously organized in order to meet the unique needs of each client. Constant communication within our solution team allows for continuity of staff and audit team.

Grau contracts with an outside group of IT management consultants to assist with matters including, but not limited to; network and database security, internet security and vulnerability testing.

An advisory consultant will be available as a sounding board to advise in those areas where problems are encountered.

The assigned personnel will work closely with the partner and the District to ensure that the financial statements and all other reports are prepared in accordance with professional standards and firm policy.
Responsibilities will include planning the audit; communicating with the client and the partners the progress of the audit; and
determining that financial statements and all reports issued by the firm are accurate, complete and are prepared in accordance with professional standards and firm policy.

The Engagement Partner will participate extensively during the various stages of the engagement and has direct responsibility for engagement policy, direction, supervision, quality control, security, confidentiality of information of the engagement and communication with client personnel. The engagement partner will also be involved directing the development of the overall audit approach and plan; performing an overriding review of work papers and ascertain client satisfaction.

Antonio ‘Tony ‘ J. Grau, CPA
Partner
Contact: tgrau@graucpa.com | (561) 939-6672
Experience
For over 30 years, Tony has been providing audit, accounting and consulting services to the firm’s governmental, non-profit, employee benefit, overhead and arbitrage clients. He provides guidance to clients regarding complex accounting issues, internal controls and operations.
As a member of the Government Finance Officers Association Special Review Committee, Tony participated in the review process for awarding the GFOA Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting. Tony was also the review team leader for the Quality Review of the Office of Management Audits of School Board of Miami-Dade County. Tony received the AICPA advanced level certificate for governmental single audits.

Education
University of South Florida (1983) Bachelor of Arts
Business Administration

Clients Served (partial list)

(>300) Various Special Districts, including:		
Bayside Improvement Community Development District Dunes Community Development District
Fishhawk Community Development District (I,II,IV) Grand Bay at Doral Community Development District Heritage Harbor North Community Development District	St. Lucie West Services District
Ave Maria Stewardship Community District Rivers Edge II Community Development District Bartram Park Community Development District
Bay Laurel Center Community Development District	
Boca Raton Airport Authority Greater Naples Fire Rescue District
Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District Lake Worth Drainage District
South Indian River Water Control		

Professional Associations/Memberships
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Florida Government Finance Officers Association Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants  Government Finance Officers Association Member City of Boca Raton Financial Advisory Board Member

Professional Education (over the last two years)
Course	Hours
Government Accounting and Auditing	24
Accounting, Auditing and Other	56
Total Hours	80 (includes of 4 hours of Ethics CPE)

David Caplivski, CPA/CITP, Partner
Contact : dcaplivski@graucpa.com / 561-939-6676
Experience
Grau & Associates	Partner	2021-Present	
Grau & Associates	Manager	2014-2020	
Grau & Associates	Senior Auditor	2013-2014	
Grau & Associates	Staff Auditor	2010-2013	

Education
Florida Atlantic University (2009) Master of Accounting
Nova Southeastern University (2002) Bachelor of Science
Environmental Studies

Certifications and Certificates
Certified Public Accountant (2011)
AICPA Certified Information Technology Professional (2018) AICPA Accreditation COSO Internal Control Certificate (2022)

Clients Served (partial list)
(>300) Various Special Districts	Hispanic Human Resource Council	
Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse	Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District	
Boca Raton Airport Authority	Old Plantation Water Control District	
Broward Education Foundation	Pinetree Water Control District	
CareerSource Brevard	San Carlos Park Fire & Rescue Retirement Plan	
CareerSource Central Florida 403 (b) Plan	South Indian River Water Control District	
City of Lauderhill GERS	South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue District	
City of Parkland Police Pension Fund	Town of Haverhill	
City of Sunrise GERS	Town of Hypoluxo	
Coquina Water Control District	Town of Hillsboro Beach	
Central County Water Control District	Town of Lantana	
City of Miami (program specific audits)	Town of Lauderdale By-The–Sea Volunteer Fire Pension	
City of West Park	Town of Pembroke Park	
Coquina Water Control District	Village of Wellington	
East Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Facl.	Village of Golf	
East Naples Fire Control & Rescue District		

Professional Education (over the last two years)
Course	Hours
Government Accounting and Auditing	24
Accounting, Auditing and Other	64
Total Hours	88 (includes 4 hours of Ethics CPE)
Professional Associations
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member, Florida Government Finance Officers Association Member, Florida Association of Special Districts

References

We have included three references of government engagements that require compliance with laws and regulations, follow fund accounting, and have financing requirements, which we believe are similar to the District.

 Dunes Community Development District		
Scope of Work	Financial audit	
Engagement Partner	Antonio J. Grau	
Dates	Annually since 1998	
Client Contact	Darrin Mossing, Finance Director 475 W. Town Place, Suite 114
St. Augustine, Florida 32092
                    904-940-5850		

 Two Creeks Community Development District		
Scope of Work	Financial audit	
Engagement Partner	Antonio J. Grau	
Dates	Annually since 2007	
Client Contact	William Rizzetta, President 3434 Colwell Avenue, Suite 200
Tampa, Florida 33614
                  813-933-5571		

 Journey’s End Community Development District		
Scope of Work	Financial audit	
Engagement Partner	Antonio J. Grau	
Dates	Annually since 2004	
Client Contact	Todd Wodraska, Vice President 2501 A Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
                  561-630-4922		

Specific Audit Approach

AUDIT APPROACH
Grau’s Understanding of Work Product / Scope of Services:
We recognize the District is an important entity and we are confident our firm is eminently qualified to meet the challenges of this engagement and deliver quality audit services. You would be a valued client of our firm and we pledge to commit all firm resources to provide the level and quality of services (as described below) which not only meet the requirements set forth in the RFP but will exceed those expectations. Grau & Associates fully understands the scope of professional services and work products requested. Our audit will follow the Auditing Standards of the AICPA, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, and the Rules of the Auditor General of the State of Florida and any other applicable Federal, State of Local regulations. We will deliver our reports in accordance with your requirements.

Proposed segmentation of the engagement
Our approach to the audit engagement is a risk-based approach which integrates the best of traditional auditing techniques and a total systems concept to enable the team to conduct a more efficient and effective audit. The audit will be conducted in three phases, which are as follows:

PHASE I:
Preliminary Planning

PHASE II:
Execution of the Audit Plan

PHASE III:
Completion and Delivery

Phase I - Preliminary Planning
A thorough understanding of your organization, service objectives and operating environment is essential for the development of an audit plan and for an efficient, cost-effective audit. During this phase, we will meet with appropriate personnel to obtain and document our understanding of your operations and service objectives and, at the same time, give you the opportunity to express your expectations with respect to the services that we will provide. Our work effort will be coordinated so that there will be minimal disruption to your staff.

During this phase we will perform the following activities:
» Review the regulatory, statutory and compliance requirements. This will include a review of applicable federal and state statutes, resolutions, bond documents, contracts, and other agreements;
» Read minutes of meetings;
» Review major sources of information such as budgets, organization charts, procedures, manuals, financial systems, and management information systems;
» Obtain an understanding of fraud detection and prevention systems;
» Obtain and document an understanding of internal control, including knowledge about the design of relevant policies, procedures, and records, and whether they have been placed in operation;
» Assess risk and determine what controls we are to rely upon and what tests we are going to perform and perform test of controls;
» Develop audit programs to incorporate the consideration of financial statement assertions, specific audit objectives, and appropriate audit procedures to achieve the specified objectives;
» Discuss and resolve any accounting, auditing and reporting matters which have been identified.

Phase II – Execution of Audit Plan
The audit team will complete a major portion of transaction testing and audit requirements during this phase. The procedures performed during this period will enable us to identify any matter that may impact the completion of our work or require the attention of management. Tasks to be performed in Phase II include, but are not limited to the following:
» Apply analytical procedures to further assist in the determination of the nature, timing, and extent of auditing procedures used to obtain evidential matter for specific account balances or classes of transactions;
» Perform tests of account balances and transactions through sampling, vouching, confirmation and other analytical procedures; and
»  Perform tests of compliance.
Phase III - Completion and Delivery

In this phase of the audit, we will complete the tasks related to year-end balances and financial reporting. All reports will be reviewed with management before issuance, and the partners will be available to meet and discuss our report and address any questions. Tasks to be performed in Phase III include, but are not limited to the following:

» Perform final analytical procedures;
»  Review information and make inquiries for subsequent events; and
» Meeting with Management to discuss preparation of draft financial statements and any potential findings or recommendations.

You should expect more from your accounting firm than a signature in your annual financial report. Our concept of truly responsive professional service emphasizes taking an active interest in the issues of concern to our clients and serving as an effective resource in dealing with those issues. In following this approach, we not only audit financial information with hindsight but also consider the foresight you apply in managing operations.

Application of this approach in developing our management letter is particularly important given the increasing financial pressures and public scrutiny facing today’s public officials. We will prepare the management letter at the completion of our final procedures.

In preparing this management letter, we will initially review any draft comments or recommendations with management. In addition, we will take necessary steps to ensure that matters are communicated to those charged with governance.

In addition to communicating any recommendations, we will also communicate the following, if any:

» Significant audit adjustments;
» Significant deficiencies or material weaknesses;
» Disagreements with management; and
»  Difficulties encountered in performing the audit.

Is the recommendation cost effective?

Is the recommendation the simplest to effectuate in order to correct a problem?

Is the recommendation at the heart of the problem and not just correcting a symptomatic matter?

Is the corrective action taking into account why the deficiency occurred?

Our findings will contain a statement of condition describing the situation and the area that needs strengthening, what should be corrected and why. Our suggestions will withstand the basic tests of corrective action:

To assure full agreement with facts and circumstances, we will fully discuss each item with Management prior to the final exit conference. This policy means there will be no “surprises” in the management letter and fosters a professional, cooperative atmosphere.

Communications
We emphasize a continuous, year-round dialogue between the District and our management team. We regularly communicate through personal telephone calls and electronic mail throughout the audit and on a regular basis.
Our clients have the ability to transmit information to us on our secure client portal with the ability to assign different staff with separate log on and viewing capability. This further facilitates efficiency as all assigned users receive electronic mail notification as soon as new information has been posted into the portal.

Cost of Services

Our proposed all-inclusive fees for the financial audit for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2023-2027 are as follows:

  Year Ended September 30,			Fee		
2023	$3,200	
2024	$3,300	
2025	$3,400	
2026	$3,500	
2027	$3,600	
TOTAL (2023-2027)	$17,000	

The above fees are based on the assumption that the District maintains its current level of operations. Should conditions change or Bonds are issued the fees would be adjusted accordingly upon approval from all parties concerned.

Supplemental Information

PARTIAL LIST OF CLIENTS

	Governmental Audit	Single Audit	Utility Audit	
Current Client	
Year End	
Boca Raton Airport Authority					9/30	
Captain's Key Dependent District					9/30	
Central Broward Water Control District					9/30	
Collier Mosquito Control District					9/30	
Coquina Water Control District					9/30	
East Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility					9/30	
Florida Green Finance Authority					9/30	
Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District					9/30	
Greater Naples Fire Control and Rescue District					9/30	
Green Corridor P.A.C.E. District					9/30	
Hobe-St. Lucie Conservancy District					9/30	
Indian River Mosquito Control District					9/30	
Indian Trail Improvement District					9/30	
Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District					9/30	
Lake Padgett Estates Independent District					9/30	
Lake Worth Drainage District					9/30	
Lealman Special Fire Control District					9/30	
Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District					9/30	
Old Plantation Control District					9/30	
Pal Mar Water Control District					9/30	
Pinellas Park Water Management District					9/30	
Pine Tree Water Control District (Broward)					9/30	
Pinetree Water Control District (Wellington)					9/30	
Ranger Drainage District					9/30	
Renaissance Improvement District					9/30	
San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Service District					9/30	
Sanibel Fire and Rescue District					9/30	
South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board					9/30	
South-Dade Venture Development District					9/30	
South Indian River Water Control District					9/30	
South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue District					9/30	
Spring Lake Improvement District					9/30	
St. Lucie West Services District					9/30	
Sunshine Water Control District					9/30	
West Villages Improvement District					9/30	
Various Community Development Districts (297)					9/30	
TOTAL	333	5	3	328		

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

CONSULTING / MANAGEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
Grau & Associates also provide a broad range of other management consulting services. Our expertise has been consistently utilized by Governmental and Non-Profit entities throughout Florida. Examples of engagements performed are as follows:

Accounting systems
Development of budgets
Organizational structures
Financing alternatives
IT Auditing	Fixed asset records
Cost reimbursement
Indirect cost allocation
Grant administration and compliance	

ARBITRAGE

The federal government has imposed complex rules to restrict the use of tax-exempt financing. Their principal purpose is to eliminate any significant arbitrage incentives in a tax-exempt issue. We have determined the applicability of these requirements and performed the rebate calculations for more than 150 bond issues, including both fixed and variable rate bonds.

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Current Arbitrage Calculations

We look forward to providing Hicks Ditch Community Development District with our resources and experience to accomplish not only those minimum requirements set forth in your Request for Proposal, but to exceed those expectations!

For even more information on Grau & Associates please visit us on www.graucpa.com.

Board of Supervisors Meeting

Minutes

MINUTES OF MEETING HICKS DITCH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Hicks Ditch Community Development District was held Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at the Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont, Florida.

Present and constituting a quorum:
Tony Iorio	Chairman
Doug Beasley	Vice Chairman
Rocky Owen	Assistant Secretary Also present were:
George Flint	District Manager, GMS
Jeremy LeBrun	District Manager, GMS
Michelle Rigoni by phone	District Counsel – Kutak Rock
Major Stacey by phone	District Engineer

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Roll Call
Mr. Iorio called the meeting to order, and Mr. Flint called the roll. Three Board members were present constituting a quorum.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Public Comment Period
There were no members of the public present for the meeting.

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Approval of Minutes of the July 26, 2023
Board of Supervisors Meeting
Mr. Flint presented the minutes of the July 26, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting. He asked if the Board had any comments or corrections to those minutes. The Board had no changes to the minutes.

October 25, 2023	Hicks Ditch CDD

On MOTION by Mr. Iorio, seconded by Mr. Owen, with all in favor, the Minutes of the July 26, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting, were approved.

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Appointment of Audit Committee
Mr. Flint noted that they are required to have an independent audit preformed, and the start of that process is to form an Audit Committee and then appoint a Chairperson. Mr. Iorio appointed himself as Chairperson.

On MOTION by Mr. Iorio, seconded by Mr. Owen, with all in favor, Appointing the Board Members as the Audit Committee and Designating Mr. Iorio as the Chairperson, was approved.

FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Staff Reports
Attorney
Ms. Rigoni had nothing further to report.

Engineer
Mr. Stacey had nothing further to report.

District Manager’s Report
Balance Sheet and Income Statement
Mr. Flint presented the unaudited financial statements. He stated there is no action required on the financials but if the Board has any comments, those can be discussed.

Ratification of Funding Requests No. 10-13
Mr. Flint presented the Funding Requests No. 10-13 to the Board. He stated that these funding requests were transmitted to the Developer under the Funding Agreement.

On MOTION by Mr. Iorio, seconded by Mr. Owen, with all in favor, Funding Requests No. 10-13, were ratified.

SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Other Business
There being no comments, the next item followed.

October 25, 2023	Hicks Ditch CDD

SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Supervisors	Requests	and	Audience
Comments
There being no comments, the next item followed.

EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Adjournment
Mr. Flint asked for a motion of adjournment.

On MOTION by Mr. Owen, seconded by Mr. Beasley, with all in favor, the meeting was adjourned.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chairman/Vice Chairman

Section V

Section D

Section 1

Hicks Ditch
Community Development District

Unaudited Financial Reporting
October 31, 2023

Table of Contents

	Balance Sheet

	General Fund

	Month to Month

Hicks Ditch
Community Development District Combined Balance Sheet
October 31, 2023

	General Fund	Totals Governmental Funds	
Assets:
Operating Account	
$	6,546	
$	6,546	
Due from Developer	$	1,885	$	1,885	
Total Assets	$	8,431	$	8,431	
Liabilities:			
Accounts Payable	$	2,848	$	2,848	
Total Liabilites	$	2,848	$	2,848	

Fund Balance:			
Unassigned	$	5,583	$	5,583	
Total Fund Balances	$	5,583	$	5,583	
			
Total Liabilities & Fund Balance	$	8,431	$	8,431	

Hicks Ditch
Community Development District General Fund
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance
For The Period Ending October 31, 2023

Adopted	Prorated Budget	Actual	
Budget	Thru 10/31/23	Thru 10/31/23	Variance	

Revenues:		
Developer Contributions	$	136,998	$	11,417	$	2,448	$	(8,969)	
Total Revenues	$	136,998	$	11,417	$	2,448	$	(8,969)	

Expenditures:					
General & Administrative:					
Supervisors Fees	$	12,000	$	1,000	$	-	$	1,000	
FICA Expense	$	918	$	77	$	-	$	77	
Engineering	$	15,000	$	1,250	$	250	$	1,000	
Attorney	$	25,000	$	2,083	$	181	$	1,902	
Annual Audit	$	5,000	$	-	$	-	$	-	
Assessment Administration	$	5,000	$	-	$	-	$	-	
Arbitrage	$	450	$	-	$	-	$	-	
Dissemination	$	5,000	$	-	$	-	$	-	
Trustee Fees	$	4,100	$	-	$	-	$	-	
Management Fees	$	37,100	$	3,092	$	1,563	$	1,529	
Information Technology	$	1,800	$	150	$	150	$	-	
Website Maintenance	$	1,200	$	100	$	100	$	-	
Telephone	$	100	$	8	$	-	$	8	
Postage & Delivery	$	1,000	$	83	$	2	$	81	
Insurance	$	6,000	$	6,000	$	5,000	$	1,000	
Printing & Binding	$	1,000	$	83	$	-	$	83	
Legal Advertising	$	12,750	$	1,063	$	357	$	706	
Other Current Charges	$	2,500	$	208	$	8	$	200	
Office Supplies	$	300	$	25	$	0	$	25	
Travel Per Diem	$	605	$	50	$	-	$	50	
Dues, Licenses & Subscriptions	$	175	$	175	$	175	$	-	
Total Expenditures	$	136,998	$	15,448	$	7,785	$	7,662	
					
Excess Revenues (Expenditures)	$	-		$	(5,338)		
					
Fund Balance - Beginning	$	-		$	10,920		
					
Fund Balance - Ending	$	-		$	5,583		

Hicks Ditch
Community Development District Month to Month

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	March	April	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Total

Revenues:

Developer Contributions

$	2,448  $	-  $

-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $

-  $	-  $	-  $

-  $	-  $

-  $	2,448

Total Revenues	$	2,448  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	2,448

Expenditures:

General & Administrative:

Supervisor Fees FICA Expense Engineering Attorney
Annual Audit
Assessment Administration Arbitrage
Dissemination Trustee Fees Management Fees
Information Technology Website Maintenance Telephone
Postage & Delivery Insurance
Printing & Binding Legal Advertising
Other Current Charges Office Supplies
Travel Per Diem
Dues, Licenses & Subscriptions

$	-  $	-  $
$	-  $	-  $
$	250  $	-  $
$	181  $	-  $
$	-  $	-  $
$	-  $	-  $
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$	1,563  $	-  $
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$	5,000  $	-  $
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Excess Revenues (Expenditures)	$	(5,338)  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	(5,338)

Total Expenditures	$	7,785  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	-  $	7,785

Section 2

Hicks Ditch	
Community Development District	

Funding Request #14	
October 24, 2023	

Bill to:	TLC Pine Meadows, LLC	
General Fund	General Fund	
Payee	FY2023	FY2024	

1	Governmental Management Services	
	Invoice # 12 - Management Fees - October 2023	

$	1,814.49

2	Kutak Rock LLP	
	Invoice # 3295680 - General Counsel - September 2023	

$	70.50

$	70.50	$	1,814.49	

Total:

$	1,884.99

Please make check payable to:

Hicks Ditch Community Development District	
6200 Lee Vista Blvd, Suite 300	
Orlando, FL 32822	

GMS-Central Florida, LLC
1001 Bradford Way
Kingston, TN 37763

Invoice

Bill To:
Hicks Ditch COD 219 E. Livingston St. Orlando, FL 32801

Invoice #: 12
Invoice Date: 1Ot1/23
Due Date: 10/1/23
Case:
P.O. Number:

Description	Hours/Qty	Ra•	Amount	
Management  ees - October 2023		1,562.50	1,562.50	
Website Administration - October 2023	 		100.00	100.00	

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Information Technology - October 2023	150.00	150.00

Office Supplies

0.09	0.09

Postage	1.90	1.90

Total	$1,814.49	
Payments/Credits	$0.00	
Balance Due	$1,814.49	
Received 10/11/23

K U T A K  R O C K  L L P
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
Telephone 404-222-4600
Facsimile 404-222-4654

Federal ID 47-0597598

October 16, 2023

Check Remit To: Kutak Rock LLP PO Box 30057
Omaha, NE 68103-1157

ACH/Wire Transfer Remit To:
ABA #104000016
First National Bank of Omaha
Kutak Rock LLP A/C # 24690470
Reference: Invoice No. 3295680 Client Matter No. 29823-1
Notification Email: eftgroup@kutakrock.com

Mr. George Flint Hicks Ditch CDD
c/o Governmental Management Services – Central Florida, LLC 219 East Livingston Street
Orlando, FL 32801	Invoice No. 3295680
29823-1

Re:	General Counsel
For Professional Legal Services Rendered

09/02/23	L. Whelan	0.10	38.50	Conduct research regarding meeting	
				and	public	hearing	continuance;	
				review	case	law	and	legislative	
				updates regarding same	
09/18/23	S. Sandy	0.10	32.00	Confer regarding draft agenda	

TOTAL HOURS	0.20

TOTAL FOR SERVICES RENDERED	$70.50	
TOTAL CURRENT AMOUNT DUE	$70.50	
UNPAID INVOICES:		
August 15, 2023	Invoice No. 3265558	1,765.00	
September 27, 2023	Invoice No. 3282427	357.50	
TOTAL DUE	$2,193.00	

Received 10/16/23
PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL
ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION AND/OR WORK PRODUCT

Hicks Ditch	
Community Development District	

Funding Request #15	
November 13, 2023	

Bill to:	TLC Pine Meadows, LLC	

General Fund	
Payee	FY2024	

1	Appian Engineering	
	Invoice # 5523 - General Engineering - October 2023	

$	250.00

2	Department of Economic Opportunity	
	Inv# 89573 - Special District Fee FY24	

$	175.00

3	Gannett Media Corp - Gannett Florida LocalIQ	
	Invoice # 0005989881 - Legal Advertising	

$	122.18

4	Tribune Publishing - Orlando Sentinel	
	Invoice # 081642606000 - Legal Advertising	

$	234.43

Total:

$	781.61

Please make check payable to:

2221 Lee Road, Suite 27 Winter Park, FL 32789 Tel: (407) 960-5868

Attn: Indhira Araujo
Hicks Ditch Community Development District 219 E. Livingston St
Orlando, FL 32801

Invoice
Invoice Date: Nov 9, 2023
Invoice Num: 5523
Billing Through: Oct 31, 2023

Pine Meadows DRC (HCP-23:) - Managed by (Ovidio Sanchez)		

Invoice Summary		
Professional Services
Description	

Hours	

Rate	

Amount	
Principal	1.00	$250.00	$250.00	

Professional Services Total:	1.00	$250.00

Total Amount Due This Invoice:	$250.00

This invoice is due on 12/9/2023

Received 11/10/23

Total Amount Due:	$250.00
Wire Transfers: Appian Engineering, LLC
Account Number: 11003829
Routing Number: 063116834

2221 Lee Road, Suite 27 Winter Park, FL 32789 Tel: (407) 960-5868

Invoice
Invoice Date: Nov 9, 2023
Invoice Num: 5523

Invoice Detail

This Invoice
$250.00

Hicks Hitch CDD Engineering (HCP-23:50) - Managed by (Ovidio Sanchez)

Date
Principal
10/25/2023

Description

Principal
CDD Meeting

Principal Total:

Hours

1.00

1.00

Professional Services Total:	1.00

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Special District Accountability Program
Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024 Special District State Fee Invoice and Profile Update
Required by sections 189.064 and 189.018, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 73C-24, Florida Administrative Code
Date Invoiced: 10/02/2023				Invoice No: 89573	
Annual Fee: $175.00	1st Late Fee: $0.00	2nd Late Fee: $0.00	Received: $0.00	Total Due, Postmarked by 12/01/2023:
$175.00	
STEP 1: Review the following profile and make any needed changes.

Special District's Name, Registered Agent's Name and Registered Office Address:

000756
Hicks Ditch Community Development District
Ms. Sarah R. Sandy Kutak Rock LLP
107 West College Avenue Tallahassee, Florida 32301

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT r
ECONOMIC OPPORTUN!'iY

Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
Status:
Governing Body:
Website Address:
County(ies):
Special Purpose(s):
1O. Boundary Map on File:
Creation Document on File:
Date Established:
Creation Method:
Local Governing Authority:
Creation Document(s):
Statutory Authority:
Authority to Issue Bonds:
Revenue Source(s):

850-992-7300 Ext:
850-692-7319
Sarah.Sandy@KutakRock.com Independent
Elected
Not on file - Due by the end of the first fiscal year after creation. Lake
Community Development
12/12/2022
12/12/2022
11/03/2022
Local Ordinance City of Eustis
City Ordinance 22-21 Chapter 190, Florida Statutes
Yes	Received 11/8/23
Assessments

STEP 2: Sign and date to certify accuracy and completeness.

By signing and dating below, I do hereby certify that the profile above (changes noted if necessary) is accurate and complete: Registered Agent's Signature: 	Date    1 1 - 0 8 .2=3	
STEP 3: Pay the annual state fee or certify eligibility for zero annual fee.
Pay the Annual Fee: Pay the annual fee online by following the instructions at www.Floridajobs.org/SpecialDistrictFee or by check payable to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
Or, Certify Eligibility for the Zero Fee: By initialing both of the following items, I, the above signed registered agent, do hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, BOTH of the following statements and those on any submissions to the Department are true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that any information I give may be verified.
_	This special district is not a component unit of a general purpose local government as determined by the special district and its Certified Public Accountant; and,
_	This special district is in compliance with its Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024 Annual Financial Report (AFR) filing requirement with the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) and that AFR reflects $3,000 or less in annual revenues or, is a special district not required to file a Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024 AFR with DFS and has included an income statement with this document verifying $3,000 or less in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Department Use Only: Approved:  	Denied:   	Reason:	

STEP 4: Make a copy of this document for your records.
STEP 5: Mail this document and payment (if paying by check) to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Budget Management, 107 East Madison Street, MSC #120, Tallahassee, FL 32399-4124. Direct questions to (850) 717-8430.

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	ACCOUNT NAME
Hicks Ditch COD	ACCOUNT#
1194543	PAGE#
1 of 1	
	INVOICE#
0005989881	BILLING PERIOD
Oct 1-0ct 31, 2023	PAYMENT DUE DATE
November 20, 2023	
	PREPAY
(Memo Info)

$0.00	UNAPPLIED
(included In amt due)
$0.00	TOTAL CASH AMT DUE*

$122.18	
BILLING ACCOUNT NAME AND ADDRESS

Hicks Ditch CDD
219 E Livingston ST
Orlando, FL 32801-1508	
Legal Entity: Gannett Media Corp.
Terms and Conditions: Past due accounts are subject to interest at the rate of 18% per annum or the maximum leQal rate (whichever is less). Advertiser claims for a credit related to rates incorrectly invoiced or paid must be submitted in writing to Publisher within 30 days of the invoice date or the claim will be waived. Any credit towards future advertising must be used within 30 days of issuance or the credit will be forfeited.
All funds payable in US dollars.	
BILLING INQUIRIES/ADDRESS CHANGES 1-877-736-7612 or smb@ccc.gannett.com	FEDERAL ID 47-2390983	
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LocaliQ
Florida
GANNETT

!Date	Description	Amount	
10/1/23	Balance Forward	$0.00	
i Package Advertising:
Start-End Date	Order Number	Description	PO Number	Package Cost	
10/30/23	9454374	Notice of RFP - Annual Audit Services		$122.18	

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$127.05

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Hicks Ditch COD	ACCOUNT NUMBER
1194543	INVOICE NUMBER
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LOCALiQ
The Gainesville Sun I The Ledger
Daily Commercial I Ocala StarB_anner
News Chief I Herald-Tribune

PO Box 631244 Cincinnati, OH 45263-1244

PROOF OF PUBLICATION
Brittany Brookes Hicks Ditch CDD 219 E Livingston ST
Orlando FL 32801-1508

STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY OF BROWN

Before the undersigned authority personally appeared, who on oath says that he or she Is the Legal Coordinator of the Dally Commercial, published in Lake County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertise,ment, being a Govt Bids & Proposals, was published on the publicly accessible website of Lake County, Florida, or in a newspaper by print in the issues of, on:

10/30/2023

Affiant further says that the website or newspaper complies with all legal requirements for publication in chapter 50, Florida Statutes.

Notary, State ofWl; County of Brown

,J/2/2

Subscribed and sworn to before me, by the legal clerk, who is personally know_-· -- , n 1

My commision expires
Publication Cost:	$122.18

HICKS DITCH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRCT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ANNUAL AUDIT SERVICES
The Hick• Oitch Community Devel­ opment District hereby requests proposals for onnual financial oudlt­ rno services. The proposal must provide for the auditing of the District's financial records for the
!lscal veor ending September 30, 202.l, with an option for four (<l additional annual renewals. The District is a local unit of speclol PtJrpose 110vernment created under Chapter 190, Florida Statues, for the PUrPOse of flnanclne, constructing and maintaining public lnfrostruc­ ture. The Dlstrlci Is located In Lake County, Florida. The District currently has an operating budget of approximately $136,998. The flnol contract will require that, among other things, the audit for the flscaI vear ending September 30, 2023, be completed no later than June l, 202<. Each auditing entity submitting a proposal must be authorized ta do business In Florida; hold all applica­ ble state and federal prafe'5Ional licenses in good standing, lnclUdlng bUI not llm lled to a license under Chapter '73, Florido Statu1es, and be auollfled to conduct audits In accordance with '1Governmen1 Auditing Stondards", OS odOPted bv the Florida Board of Accoontoncv. Audits shall be conducted in accor• dance with Florida low and parlicu­ lorlv section 218.39, Florida Statutes, and the rules of the Florida Auditor General.
Pro1>0sal package, which Include
evaluation crlterlo and Instructions to Proposers, are avcllable from the District Manager at the address and lelephone number listed below, Proposers must provide OM (1 l original hard copy and one (1l elec­ tronic copy of tholr ProPOSal to Governmental	Management Services - Central Florido, LLC Attn: Tricia  Adams, District Manager, 219 East Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801, In an envelope marked on the outside "Auditing servlce5 - Hicks Dllch Community Development Dl51rlcl,• Prop050ls must be received by S:00 PM on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the office addre'5 I lsted above. ProPOsals received after this time will not be ellglble for consld..-atlon. Please direct all questions regarding this Noflce to the Distrlct Manager who con be reached at (407) 841· 552!.
Olstrlct Manager

Order No: Customer No: PO#:

9454374
1194543

#of Copies:
1

Governmental Management Servic·
es - Central Florida, LLC
9 54374 1l)f,l()/2023

THIS IS NOT AN INVOICE!
PIMse do not use this form for payment remiltanc .

KAITLYN FELTY
Notary Public State of Wisconsin

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Orlando Sentinel
-	MEDIA GROUP

INVOICE

PO Box8023
Willoughby, OH 44096

adbilling@tribpub.com 844-348-2445

Invoice Details
Billed Account Name: Billed Account Number: Invoice Number: Invoice Amount:
Billing Period: Due Date:

Hicks Ditch Cdd CU80154371 081642606000
$234.43 10/16/23 - 10/22/23
11/21/23

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Invoice Details
Date	tronc Reference#

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Description	AdSize/  Rate

Gross
Am u

Total

10/17/23 OSC81642606	Classified Listings, Online
Public Hearling/Bid/Misc_Legal 7512167

234.43

RECEIVED

-

Invoice Total:	$234.43

Account Summary
Current	1-30	31-60	61-90	91+	Unapplled
Amount	
234.43	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	

Please detach and return this portion with your payment.

Remittance Section

Orlando Sentinel
-	MEDIA GROUP

PO Box 8023
Willoughby, OH 44096

Billed Period:
Billed Account Name: Billed Account Number: Invoice Number:

10/16/23 - 10/22/23
Hicks Ditch Cdd CU80154371 081642606000

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As used in these invoice terms and conditions, tronc, Inc. and any and all of their respective affiliates, as defined in the Ad Publication Terms and Conditions as "Publisher'' and in the Digital Services Terms and Conditions as ''Tl" shall be collectively referred to herein as "Publisher." The aient, as set forth on the face of this invoice, for whose benefit the Advertising Services and/or Creation and Digital Services have been provided, as defined in the Ad Publication Terms and Conditions as "Advertiser'' and in the Digital Services Terms and Conditions a "Client," shall be collectively referred to herein as "Advertiser."

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Payment: All invoices shall be paid within 15 days of invoice dale or as otherwise stated on the invoice/payment schedule set forth in the Insertion Order or the Statements of Work ("SOWs").

Agency Liability: Any obligation of an Advertiser, pursuant to the terms stated herein and as set forth in the Standard Terms and Conditions, may be satisfied by an advertising agency which has been duly appointed by Advertiser (or its duly appointed agent) to act on Advertiser's behaW or is otherwise authortzed to act onbehaWof the Advertiser, whether by express, implied, apparent or other authority (the "Agency"). As set forth in Section 11 of the inc□IJ'.)Ofated Ad Publication Terms and Conditions and in Section 24 of the inCOlj'.lOf8ted Digital Services Terms and Conditions, the Agency shall be liable 0ointly and severally with the Advertiser) for payment for all Advertising Services and/or Creation and Digital Services provided and invoiced by each Publisher regardless of any contrary language in any past, contemporaneous or future writing, regardless of whether it receives payment from Advertiser and regardless of whether the identity of the Agency's client is known to such Publisher. In addition, Agency agrees: (a) Publisher will not be bound by any terms, conditions or provisions in any document contrary to the terms of this invoice; and (b) represents and warrants that as agent for the Advertiser, it has all necessary authority to submit or enter into the Insertion Order or SOW and place an order with PubI sher on behaW of the Advertiser. Agency will make available to Pubisher upon request written confirmation of the relationship between Agency and Advertiser. This confirmation must include, among other representations, Advertisefs acknowiedgement that Agency is its agent and is authortzed to act on its behalf in connection with1he Insertion Order, the SOW, the terms stated in this invoice and the Standard Terms and Conditions. In addition, upon the request of Publisher, Agency will confirm whether Advertiser has paid to Agency in advance funds sufficient to make payments pursuant to1he Insertion Order or SON.

Credit: Credit privileges may be suspended on any Advertiser account that is not paid in accordance with terms or exceeds approved credit imlt. For prepaid Advertiser accounts, payment in the form of check, ae,m card or ACH must be received in advance of space deadline for Advertiser accounts that have not established credit with Publisher. If the Advertisefs account has estabHshed credit terms, payments on such accounts may be made by using a credit card; however, such payments must be made by 1he due dale on the invoiioe. Payments in excess of $2,500.00 cannot be paid using a credit card. It is the Advertiser's and its agent's responsibility to advise the Publisher's credit department immediately, via registered mail, of any change in business structure or status.

Pricing: For advertising inserts distributed via insertion in Publishe s newspaper and/or via-Publisher's non-subscriberdisbibution program(s),·quantity billed is based on the delivery quantity requirements provided by Publisher to Advertiser. Delivery quantity requirements are based on an estimate of circulation ordered plus an estimate for non-subscriber disbibulion, any, plus provision for unsold copies of the newspapers, and an estimated amount for shipment and machine spoilage. Newspaper circulation is variable, therefore, it is recommended that Advertiser or its agent confirm delivery quantity requiremenls with their advertising sales representative just prior to ordering a print run. However, Publisher shall not be responsible nor provide rate adjustments for shortages or overages in delivery quantity requirements realized through circulation fluctuations or for circulation missed caused by shortages in the Advertiser's insert quantity provided. The terms and conditions of the Rate Cards that apply to the publications in which Advertiser has requested that Ads be published are expressly incorporated herein. If there is a conflict between your Insertion Order and the Rate Card, the Insertion Order will control.
Invoice Disputes: Advertiser and its agents waive any dispute regarding any item included in an invoice unless notice of such dispute is provided to Pub6sher within a reasonable period not to exceed 10 days. Late Payment and Collections: Except for invoiced paymenls that Advertiser or ils agent has sucaessfuly disputed, Advertiser and the Agency shall be responsible for all costs incurred by Publisher in connection
with the collection of any amounts owing hereunder including, without limitation, collection fees, court costs and reasonable attorneys fees.

Unless otherwise agreed to by all parties, neither Advertiser nor the Agency may set off against amounls due to Publisher under this invoice any amounls owed by Publisher to Advertiser or the Agency. Taxes
Allprices are exclusive of all sales, use and excise taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties and charges of any kind imposed by any governmental authority on any amount payable by Advertiser or the Agency. Adverliser and the Agency shall be responsible for all such charges, costs and taxes and all amounts paid and payable by Publisher in discharge of the foregoing !exes. This provision shall survive the termination of any agreement between Publisher and the Advertiser or Agency.

Other Services
Except as stated otherwise, paymentsby or on behaW of Advertiser to Publisher for services or goods other than advertising space, inserts and color shall not be applied toward any revenue totals set forth in the any
agreement between Advertiser and Publisher.

Rate Changes & Postal Changes
Publisher shall have the right to revise the advertising rates for Advertising Services, as set forth in Section 7.3 of the Ad Publication Terms and Conditions, al any lime upon notice to Advertiser or the Agency of such rates. Advertiser may terminate its agreement on the date the new rates become effective by gMng written notice within 30 days of such termination. In the event of such termination, Advertiser and the Agency shall be liable for Ads published prior to such termination at the "Currenl Agreement Rate,' defined as the biHing rate in effect at the time of publication.
If the United States Postal Service implements a postage cast increase at any time, Advertiser and the Agency understand and agree that the advertising rates for Advertising Services shaH be adjusted to reflect that increase automatically upon the effective date of the United States Postal Service increase.

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Orlando Sentinel
--- MEOIA GROUP

Sold To:
Hicks Ditch CDD - CU80154371 219 E Livingston St
Orlando, FL 32801

Published Daily ORANGE County, Florida

Bill To:
Hicks Ditch CDD - CU80154371 219 E Livingston St
Orlando, FL 32801

State Of Florida County Of Orange

Before the undersigned authority personally appeared
Rose Williams, who on oath says that he or she is a duly authorized representative of the ORLANDO SENTINEL, a DAILY newspaper published in ORANGE County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a Legal Notice in:
The matter of 11150-Public Hearing Notice
Was published in said newspaper by print in the issues of, or by publication on the newspaper's website, if authorized on Oct 17, 2023.
Affiant further says that the newspaper complies with all legal requirements for publication in Chapter 50, Florida Statutes.

;'lp	Rose Williams

Signature of Affiant	Name of Affiant

Sworn to and subscribed before me on this 18 day of October, 2023,
by above Affiant, who is personally known to me (X) or who has produced identification ( ).

Signature of Notary Public

Name of Notary, Typed, Printed, or Stamped

7512167

Orlando Sentinel

Notice.Is hereby s,tven 1haf the Board of Supervlsora (''&card") of the Hlcka Ditch	Community	Development D11trlct ("Ol&tr!ct") wm tmld a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 9: a.m, at the. Menmrlot ·L1brarv, 2525 0akkw Seaver Drrve, Cler.l'l'ICflf., FL 34711.	The Audit Committee ("Committee") . of the Hicks Ditch Community		Develogment	Dtskld wlll hotd a meeting Immediately foUowlnq the eonc:luslon ofthe Baard of Supervlsor5c meeffng,
A COPY of ·tne 1:19	 may be obtained from the Olstr		website or •by contacting the>	let  Manav  at
.407-Ml-5524 Cll'ld r,rovfdfmr a teleJ.»hQne and email address during ·normal buslne.s houn. The meeting& are open to the public and will be cl.'ll'ldUded fn accordance wl1h 1he provisions of	Florlda	law	fw .. <:0mmunlty development dillitrlctc. The meetlns, mav be <::anfinue,d to a date, time, Qnd p!ac. to be .1,ieelfled on 1he record at such meettns,.
Any penJClf! req1,1frlns specla! ac.commodmlons In order· to ac<:eo& and parf!crP(lfe In the meettng becoue of a dl$l;lbllltv or. PhY9ical lmpc:ilrment should contact the District Manager's. Office at lea.t forty-eight (.411. B prior to the mHtlng. lf YOU are .  lt'Hil or i"1K:h Im  ·sm,.pleon contact the
f,'°!;,_::_1a   ServlffT'V) ,,,
8170 (Voice), ftw atd Jn amtactlna 1he Dlstrlct Manager's. Office..
Each Pl!l'1!:M who dec::lckM, to appeal any decision made by the Board with rHNd to any matter oonslc!ered at the Meetings ls advised that person wm need c:t record of proceedfnss and that aco:wd!MIY, tt,e r;,er111m may need to ensure that a verbaHm record of
the- proceedJngo is made, lnctuc:Hn:g the
tuttmcnv and ..vfdence uPQn which such appeal ls to be baud.
Governmental Management Servlms ..
Centrat Florida, LI..C District Monai,er
lO/l'1/2.023 75lZl67
7512167

Hicks Ditch	
Community Development District	

Funding Request #16	
November 28, 2023	

Bill to:	TLC Pine Meadows, LLC	

General Fund	
Payee	FY2024	

1	Governmental Management Services	
	Invoice # 13 - Management Fees - November 2023	

$	1,852.23

2	Kutak Rock LLP	
	Invoice # 3311995 - General Counsel - October 2023	

$	181.27

Total:

$	2,033.50

Please make check payable to:

Hicks Ditch Community Development District	
6200 Lee Vista Blvd, Suite 300	
Orlando, FL 32822	

GMS-Central Florida, LLC
1001 Bradford Way
Kingston, TN 37763

Invoice

Bill To:
Hicks Ditch COO 219 E. Livingston St. Orlando, FL 32801

Invoice #: 13
Invoice Date: 11/1/23
Due Date: 11/1/23
Case:
P.o. Number:

	
Description	Hours/Qty	Rate	Amount

Management Fees - November 2023			

	1,562.50	1,562.50	
Website Administration - November 2023	 				100.00	100.00	
Information Technology· November 2023				150.00	150.00	
Office Supplies				0.09	0.09	
Postage				38.89	38.89	
Copies				0.75	0.75	

Total	$1,852.23	
Payments/Credits	$0.00	
Balance Due	$1,852.23	

RECEIVED 11/16/23

K U T A K  R O C K  L L P
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
Telephone 404-222-4600
Facsimile 404-222-4654

Federal ID 47-0597598

November 22, 2023

Check Remit To: Kutak Rock LLP PO Box 30057
Omaha, NE 68103-1157

ACH/Wire Transfer Remit To:
ABA #104000016
First National Bank of Omaha
Kutak Rock LLP A/C # 24690470
Reference: Invoice No. 3311995 Client Matter No. 29823-1
Notification Email: eftgroup@kutakrock.com

Mr. George Flint Hicks Ditch CDD
c/o Governmental Management Services – Central Florida, LLC 219 East Livingston Street
Orlando, FL 32801	Invoice No. 3311995
29823-1

Re:	General Counsel
For Professional Legal Services Rendered

10/12/23	M. Rigoni	0.10	27.50	Update development status chart	
10/23/23	M. Rigoni	0.10	27.50	Review final agenda	
10/24/23	S. Sandy	0.10	32.00	Review and process FY 2023-2024	
				DEO Special District form	
10/25/23	M. Rigoni	0.30	82.50	Prepare	for	and	attend	Board	
meeting; perform meeting follow-up
TOTAL HOURS	0.60

TOTAL FOR SERVICES RENDERED

DISBURSEMENTS		$169.50	
Freight and Postage	11.77		
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS		11.77	
TOTAL CURRENT AMOUNT DUE		$181.27	

RECEIVED 11/22/23

PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL
ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION AND/OR WORK PRODUCT