Public hearing on proposed Amenity Rates and Disciplinary Rule for District facilities.

NOTICE OF RULEMAKING BY THE
HICKORY TREE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

A public hearing will be conducted by the Board of Supervisors of the Hickory Tree Community Development District (the District) on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the West Osceola Branch Library, 305 Campus Street, Celebration, Florida 34747. Prior notice of rule development was published in a newspaper of general circulation on Thursday, April 2, 2026.


In accordance with Chapters 120 and 190, Florida Statutes, and in connection with its anticipated ownership and operation of certain District facilities and improvements (hereinafter collectively referred to as the Amenities), the District hereby gives the public notice of its intent to adopt: (1) Rule Chapter 2Amenity Policies & Rates, which establishes rates, fees, and charges imposed on residents and non-residents utilizing the Districts Amenities (collectively, the Amenity Rates); and (2) Rule Chapter 4Disciplinary Rule, establishing consequences for those who violate the Districts Amenities Rules (the Disciplinary Rule).


The purpose and effect of the Amenity Rates and Disciplinary Rule is to provide for efficient and effective operation of the Districts Amenities and other properties by setting policies and fees relevant to implementation of the provisions of Section 190.035, Florida Statutes. General legal authority for the District to adopt the proposed Amenity Rates include Chapters 120 and 190, Florida Statutes, as amended, and specific legal authority includes Sections 190.035(2), 190.011(5), 190.012(3), 190.035, 190.041, 120.54, 120.69 and 120.81, Florida Statutes, as amended. The proposed Amenity Rates include:



Fee
Proposed Range
Annual Non-Resident User Fee
$2,500.00  $4,000.00
Additional/Replacement Access Card 
$25.00  $50.00
Administrative Fee for Rule Violation
Up to $500.00
Returned Check/Insufficient Funds Fee
$50.00
Amenity Facilities Rental
$1,000.00 Refundable Deposit
$1,000.00 Rental Fee

The proposed Disciplinary Rule and rates, fees and charges associated therewith may be adjusted at the public hearing pursuant to discussion by the Board of Supervisors and public comment. The proposed Disciplinary Rule addresses use of access cards, provides for the suspension and termination of amenity access, provides for an administrative reimbursement of up to Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), provides for property damage reimbursement, provides authority for certain District staff to remove persons from the amenities, provides for hearings and appeal, and provides for other legal remedies. Specific legal authority for the rule includes Sections 190.035(2), 190.011(5) and 120.54, Florida Statutes.


A copy of the proposed Amenity Rates and Disciplinary Rule, and any material proposed to be incorporated by reference, may be obtained by contacting the District Manager, Jill Burns, at c/o Governmental Management Services  Central Florida, LLC, 219 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801, by phone during regular business hours at (407) 841-5524, or by e-mail at jburns@gmscfl.com (the District Managers Office).


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 twentyone (21) days after publication of this notice to the District Managers Office.


This public hearing may be continued to a date, time, and place 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 Managers Office at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 or 1800-955-8770 for assistance in contacting the District Managers Office.


Jill Burns, District Manager
Hickory Tree Community Development District
April 9, 2026