GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY REGULAR BOARD MEETING MAY 5, 2026
2:00 P.M.

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AGENDA
GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT
Eagle Bay Conference Room
South Florida Water Management District 316 NW 5th Street
Okeechobee, Florida 34972 REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 5, 2026
2:00 p.m.

Call to Order
Proof of Publication…	Page 1
Establish Quorum
Additions or Deletions to Agenda
Comments from the Public for Items Not on the Agenda
Approval of Minutes
September 9, 2025 Regular Board Meeting & Public Hearing…	Page 2
Old Business
Update on Water Farming Project and the Longer-Term Grove Land Reservoir, Stormwater Treatment Area Project and Dispersed Water Project with SFWMD
New Business
Consider Resolution No. 2026-01 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Proposed Budget…	Page 6
Administrative Matters
Legal Report
Board Member Comments
Adjourn

STATE OF FLORIDA:
COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE:
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Katrina Elsken Muros, who on oath says that she is Editor in Chief of the Lake Okeechobee News, a weekly newspaper published in Okeechobee County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a Public Notice in the matter of
Public Notice
in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues of or by publication on the newspaper’s website, if authorized, on
Lake Okeechobee News: 1/28/2026 LakeONews.com: 1/28/2026, 1/29/2026, 1/30/2026, 1/31/2026, 2/1/2026, 2/2/2026, 2/3/2026
Affiant further says that the newspaper complies with all legal requirements for publication in Chapter 50, Florida Statutes.

Sworn to and subscribed before me by means of Physical Presence	X Online Notarization
physical presence or online notarization, this 2/3/2026

Proof of Publication
2/3/2026

Name	Grove Community District
Order Number 36850 Ordered By	Laura Archer Order Date	1/15/2026
Description	2025/2026 Regular Meeting Schedule Number Issues 8
Pub Count	2
First Issue	1/28/2026
Last Issue	2/3/2026
Order Cost	$110.16
Publications	Lake Okeechobee News, LakeONews.com Pub Dates	Lake Okeechobee News: 1/28/2026
LakeONews.com: 1/28/2026, 1/29/2026, 1/30/2026, 1/31/2026, 2/1/2026, 2/2/2026,

GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 05, 2025
CALL TO ORDER

District Manager Michael McElligott called the September 05, 2025, Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing of the Grove Community District to order at 2:00 p.m. at the South Florida Water Management District Service Center, 316 NW 5th Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Mr. McElligott presented proof of publication that the Regular Board Meeting was published in The Okeechobee News on August 20, 2025 & August 27, 2025, as legally required.

ESTABLISH QUORUM

Mr. McElligott determined that the attendance of Supervisors H. M. Ridgely, Craig Linton, Jr, Curt McDowell, Susanne Clemons, and Tyler Pugh constituted a quorum, and it was in order to proceed with the meeting.

Also, in attendance were: District Manager Michael McElligott of Special District Services, Inc. and General Counsel Ken van Assenderp via phone.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions or deletions.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

There were no comments from the public.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 6, 2025, Regular Board Meeting
The minutes of the May 6, 2025, Regular Board Meeting, as presented, were approved on a motion made by Mr. McDowell, seconded by Mrs. Clemons, and unanimously passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Update on the Water Farming Project and the Long-Term Grove Land Reservoir and Stormwater Treatment Area Project and Dispersed Water Project with SFWMD

Mr. Ridgely updated the Board. The water farm has completed 3 years of operations of a 10 year contract. The grant money for the reservoir project has been fully used. Also, Mr. Ridgely gave updates on a possible purchase of the project by the St Johns Water Management District.

GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 05, 2025

There was no action for the Board to take at this time.

NEW BUSINESS

Consider Resolution No. 2025-02 – Resetting Public Hearing Date to Adopt Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Final Budget

Mr. McElligott introduced Resolution No. 2025-02, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE VERANDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01; AMENDING THE DATE AND TIME FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 FINAL BUDGET AND ASSESSMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY AND DISTRICT MANAGER TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS TO ACCOMPLISH THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Mr. McElligott explained that this is required because they had to change the date of the original budget Public Hearing.
After some Board discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Ridgely, seconded by Mr. Pugh, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution No. 2025-02, as presented.
	Consider Resolution No. 2025-03 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Meeting Schedule

Mr. McElligott introduced Resolution No. 2025-03, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING A REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 AND SETTING THE TIME AND LOCATION OF SAID DISTRICT MEETINGS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Mr. McElligott presented the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Meeting Schedule.

After some Board discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Pugh, seconded by Mrs. Clemons, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution No. 2025-03, as presented.

Consider Resolution No. 2025-04 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Amended Budget

Mr. McElligott introduced Resolution No. 2025-04, entitled:

GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 05, 2025

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 AMENDED BUDGET.

Mr. McElligott presented the amended budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and recommended approval of the resolution.

A motion was made by Mr. Ridgley, seconded by Mr. Pugh, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution No. 2025-04, as presented.

Consider Resolution No. 2025-05 – Goals and Objectives Annual Report

Mr. McElligott introduced Resolution No. 2025-05, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT ADOPTING AN ANNUAL REPORT OF GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. McElligott explained that this annual report of how the District did against its Goal and Objectives the Board adopted last year. Once adopted, the annual report gets posted to the District website. The report shows the District meet all of its goals and objectives this past year. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Pugh, seconded by Mrs. Clemons, and passed unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2025-05, as presented.

Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Final Budget
The Public Hearing was opened at 2:10 pm.
Proof of Publication

Mr. McElligott opened the public hearing and provided proof of publication that the Public Hearing had been published in The Okeechobee News on August 20, 2025 & August 27, 2025, as legally required.

Receive Public Comments on Adopting Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Final Budget

Mr. McElligott presented the budget after which there was no public comment.

GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 05, 2025
Consider Resolution No. 2025-06 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Final Budget

Mr. McElligott introduced Resolution No. 2025-06, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-06

A RESOLUTION OF THE GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRIC ADOPTING A FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BUDGET.

After a brief discussion, Mr. Ridgely moved approval of Resolution No. 2025-06, and Mr. McDowell seconded. The motion carried 5-0.

The Public Hearing was closed at 2:12 pm.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Legal Report
Mr. Van Assenderp gave a quick update to the Board of this Districts powers and what options the Board has going forward. He stated he would be happy to have a longer more in depth conversation of what options this District has going forward with its powers at a later date when needed.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
There were no additional Board Member’s comments.

ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the Board, the Regular Board Meeting was adjourned at 2:20 p.m.

Chair/Vice-Chair	Secretary/Assistant Secretary

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT APPROVING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Grove Community District (“District”) is required by Chapter 190.008, Florida Statutes, to approve a Proposed Budget for each fiscal year; and,

WHEREAS, the Proposed Budget including the Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 has been prepared and considered by the Board.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT THAT:

Section 1.  The Proposed Budget including the Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is approved.

Section 2.	A Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for September 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Eagle Bay Conference Room of the South Florida Water Management District located at 316 NW 5th Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972, for the purpose of receiving public comments on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget.

PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 5th day of May, 2026.

ATTEST:	GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT

By:			By:		 Secretary/Assistant Secretary			Chairman/Vice Chairman

Grove Community District

Proposed Budget For Fiscal Year 2026/2027
October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027

CONTENTS

PROPOSED BUDGET

DETAILED PROPOSED BUDGET

PROPOSED BUDGET
GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
OCTOBER 1, 2026 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2027

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
BUDGET	
O&M Assessments	0	
Developer Contribution	9,800	
Debt Assessments	0	
Interest Income	0	
		
TOTAL REVENUES	$	9,800	
		
EXPENDITURES		
Supervisor Fees	0	
Engineering/Inspections	0	
Management	6,000	
Legal	2,000	
Assessment Roll	0	
Audit Fees	0	
Insurance	0	
Legal Advertisements	550	
Miscellaneous	525	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	
Arbitrage Rebate Fee	0	
Trustee Fee	0	
Continuing Disclosure Fee	0	
Website Management	550	
		
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	9,800	
		
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	-	
		
Bond Payments	0	
		
BALANCE	$	-	
		
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	0	
Discounts For Early Payments	0	
		
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	-	

DETAILED PROPOSED BUDGET
GROVE COMMUNITY DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
OCTOBER 1, 2026 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2027

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
ACTUAL	
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
BUDGET	
FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
BUDGET	

COMMENTS	
O&M Assessments	0	0	0		
Developer Contribution	7,577	9,825	9,800	Developer Contribution	
Debt Assessments	0	0	0		
Interest Income	10	0	0		
					
TOTAL REVENUES	$	7,587	$	9,825	$	9,800		
					
EXPENDITURES					
Supervisor Fees	0	0	0		
Engineering/Inspections	0	0	0		
Management	6,000	6,000	6,000	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Legal	0	2,000	2,000	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Assessment Roll	0	0	0		
Audit Fees	0	0	0		
Insurance	0	0	0		
Legal Advertisements	551	550	550	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Miscellaneous	301	550	525	$25 Decrease From 2025/2026 Budget	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	175	175	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
Arbitrage Rebate Fee	0	0	0		
Trustee Fee	0	0	0		
Continuing Disclosure Fee	0	0	0		
Website Management	550	550	550	No Change From 2025/2026 Budget	
					
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	7,577	$	9,825	$	9,800		
					
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	10	$	-	$	-		
					
Bond Payments	0	0	0		
					
BALANCE	$	10	$	-	$	-		
					
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	0	0	0		
Discounts For Early Payments	0	0	0		
					
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	10	$	-	$	-