Public hearing on proposed amended Rules of Procedure for the University Park Recreation District.

NOTICE OF RULEMAKING REGARDING
 THE RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE
UNIVERSITY PARK RECREATION DISTRICT
A public hearing will be conducted by the Board of Supervisors of the University Park Recreation District ("District") on March 13, 2026, at the Business Offices at 1:00 p.m. located at 8301 The Park Boulevard, University Park, FL 34201.
 
            In accord with Chapters 120 and 418, Florida Statutes, the District hereby gives the public notice of its intent to adopt its proposed amended Rules of Procedure, Rule No. 2023-02.  The purpose and effect of the amended proposed Rules of Procedure is to provide for efficient and effective District.  Prior notice of rule development was published in the Bradenton Herald - Tribune on February 4, 2026.  
 
            The amended Rules of Procedure may address such areas as the Board of Supervisors, officers and voting, district offices, public information and inspection of records, policies, public meetings, hearings and workshops, rulemaking proceedings and competitive purchase including procedure under the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act, procedure regarding auditor selection, purchase of insurance, pre-qualification, construction contracts, goods, supplies and materials, maintenance services, contractual services and protests with respect to proceedings, as well as any other area of the general operation of the District.   
            
Specific legal authority for the adoption of the proposed amended Rules of Procedure includes Sections 190.011(5), 190.011(15) and 190.035, Florida Statutes (2025). The specific laws implemented in the Amended and Restated Rules of Procedure include, but are not limited to, Sections 112.08, 112.3143, 112.31446, 112.3145, 119.07, 119.0701, 120.54, 189.053, 189.069(2)(a)(15), 190.006, 190.007, 190.008, 190.011(3), 190.011(5), 190.011(15), 190.033, 190.035, 218.33, 218.391, 255.05, 255.0518, 255.0992, 255.0525, 255.20, 286.0105, 286.011, 286.0113, 286.0114, 287.017, 287.055, and 287.084, Florida Statutes (2025).
 
            A copy of the proposed amended Rules of Procedure may be obtained by contacting the District Manager's Office at PFM Group Consulting LLC, 3501 Quadrangle Blvd.,Ste 270, Orlando, FL 32817, Phone: (407) 723-5900.
 
            Any person who wishes to provide the District with a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative as provided by Section 120.541(1), Florida Statutes, must do so in writing within twenty-one (21) days after publication of this notice to the District Manager's Office. 
 
            This public hearing may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the hearing without additional notice.  If anyone chooses to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at a public hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and should accordingly ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. At the hearing, staff or Supervisors may participate in the public hearing by speaker telephone.  
 
            Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager's Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting.  If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 or 1-800-955-8770 for aid in contacting the District Office.
 
Vivian Carvalho
District Manager
IPL0308220
Feb 11 2026