REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR DISTRICT COUNSEL SERVICES

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Submittal Deadline: 5:00 PM EDT, April 23, 2026

Scope of Services The selected District Counsel shall provide, but not be limited to, the following services:

• Advise the Board of Supervisors, the District Administrator, District Management, and staff on all aspects of Florida municipal, local-government, and CDD-specific law.
• Draft, review, and revise ordinances, resolutions, rules, and internal policies consistent with Florida Statutes and the District's Bylaws.
• Prepare and review contracts, agreements, and service contracts with vendors, management companies, engineers, environmental consultants, and other service providers.
• Counsel on public meetings, Sunshine Law, public-records compliance, conflicts of interest, and ethics.
• Advise on bond financing, assessments, ad valorem tax levies, and budgeting and finance matters, including compliance with Florida Statutes governing CDDs.
• Provide guidance on environmental regulation, impact fees, development agreements, and other land-use and development matters that may affect the District.
• Represent the District before boards, commissions, special magistrates, and such other administrative forums as needed.
• Provide litigation support or formal representation when approved by the Board, including selecting and supervising outside litigation counsel if required.
• Assist with Board training and updated legal briefings on key topics affecting CDD operations.