NOTICE OF RULEMAKING REGARDING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED RULES OF PROCEDURE, AMENITY, RATES, FEES AND CHARGES OF THE DISTRICT, SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION OF PRIVILEGES RULE AND RULES RELATING TO OVERNIGHT PARKING AND PARKING ENFORCEMENT OF THE TROUT CREEK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
A public hearing will be conducted by the Board of Supervisors of Trout Creek Community Development District (the District) on May 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at the Kayak Club, 100 Kayak Way, St. Augustine, Florida.
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: (1) adopt its proposed Amended and Restated Rules of Procedure as Rule No. 1; (2) establish Rule No. 2 which provides for amended and restated amenity rates, fees, and charges imposed on residents and non-residents utilizing the Districts Facilities (the Amenity Rates); (3) adopt Rule No. 3 establishing consequences for those who violate the Districts Amenities Rules (the Disciplinary Rule); and (4) to develop Rules Relating to Overnight Parking and Parking Enforcement (Parking Policy), Rule No. 4 related to overnight parking and parking enforcement on District property, with penalties including but not necessarily limited to towing, to govern the operation of the District. Prior Notice of Rule Development was published in the St. Augustine Record on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
The purpose and effect of the proposed Amended and Restated Rules of Procedure is to provide for efficient and effective District operations and to ensure compliance with recent changes to Florida law. Specific legal authority for the adoption of the proposed Amended and Restated 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, 255.0525, 255.0992, 255.20, 286.0105, 286.011, 286.0113, 286.0114, 287.017, 287.055, and 287.084, Florida Statutes (2025).
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 Current Rates Proposed Rates
Annual User Fee (Non-Resident) $3,005.00 $3,000.00 - $5,000.00
Sports Programming Fee $405.00 Repeal
Kayak Club Room (Hourly Rate; Weekdays) $55.00 $85.00
Kayak Club Room (Hourly Rate; Weekends) $80.00 $125.00
Shearwater Pavilion (Hourly Rate) $55.00 $75.00
Kayak Outpost (Hourly Rate) $55.00 $100.00
Conference Room (Hourly Rate) $30.00 $50.00
Golf Cart Registration Fee No rate $0 - $50.00
E-Bike Safety Course No rate $0 - $25.00
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 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.
The purpose and effect of the Parking Policy is to provide for efficient District operations as provided for in Section 190.035, Florida Statutes. Specific legal authority for the Policy includes Sections 190.011, 190.011(5), 190.012(2)(d), 190.012(3), 190.035(2), and 120.54, Florida Statutes.
A copy of the proposed Amended and Restated Rules of Procedure, Amenity Rates, Disciplinary Rule, and Parking Policy, along with any material proposed to be incorporated by reference may be obtained by contacting the District Manager in writing at FCS Management Group, 250 International Parkway, Suite 208, Lake Mary, Florida 32746 (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 twenty one (21) days after publication of this notice to the District Managers 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 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 1 800-955-8770 for aid in contacting the District Office.
District Manager
Trout Creek Community Development District
Run Date: April 29, 2026