Dowden Central Community Development District Organizational Meeting Agenda March 27, 2026 Thursday Offices of GMS-CF, LLC March 27, 2026 219 E. Livingston Street 9:30 AM Orlando, FL 32801 I. Introduction A. Roll Call B. Public Comment Period C. Oath of Office II. Organizational Matters A. Confirmation of Notice of Meeting B. Information on Community Development Districts and Public Official Responsibilities and Florida Statues Chapter 190 C. Election of Officers 1. Consideration of Resolution 2026-01 Electing Officers 2. Consideration of Resolution 2026-02 Designating Treasurer and Assistant Treasurers III. Consent Agenda A. Consideration of Agreement for District Management Services 1. Consideration of Resolution 2026-03 Appointing District Manager, Methodology Consultant and Designating Public Records Custodian B. Consideration of Agreement for District Counsel Services 1. Consideration of Resolution 2026-04 Appointing District Counsel C. Consideration of Resolution 2026-05 Selection of Registered Agent and Office D. Consideration of Resolution 2026-06 Appointing Interim District Engineer E. Consideration of Interim District Engineering Agreement F. Request Authorization to Issue RFQ for Engineering Services G. Consideration of Resolution 2026-07 Designating a Qualified Public Depository H. Consideration of Resolution 2026-08 Establishing Checking Account and Authorization of Bank Account Signatories I. Consideration of Resolution 2026-09 Relating to Defense of Board Members J. Consideration of Resolution 2026-10 Ratifying District Counsel’s Actions in Recording in the Property Records of Orange County, Florida the “Notice of Establishment” in accordance with Chapter 190.0485, Florida Statutes 1. Notice of Establishment K. Consideration of Resolution 2026-11 Adopting Investment Guidelines L. Consideration of Resolution 2026-12 Authorizing Execution of Public Depositor Report M. Consideration of Resolution 2026-13 Designating a Policy for Public Comment N. Consideration of Resolution 2026-14 Adopting a Prompt Payment Policy O. Consideration of Resolution 2026-15 Adopting a Records Retention Policy P. Consideration of Resolution 2026-16 Adopting an Internal Controls Policy Q. Consideration of Compensation to Board Members R. Consideration of Resolution 2026-17 Designating the Primary Administrative Office and Principal Headquarters of the District S. Consideration of Resolution 2026-18 Selecting Local District Records Office T. Consideration of Website Services Agreement U. Consideration of Resolution 2026-19 Authorizing Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to Execute Plats, Permits and Conveyances V. Consideration of Resolution 2026-20 Authorizing Spending Authority W. Consideration of Resolution 2026-21 Authorizing the Use of Electronic Documents and Signatures X. Consideration of Resolution 2026-22 Authorizing Disbursement of Funds Y. Consideration of Resolution 2026-23 Adopting Direct Purchase Forms Z. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Funding Agreement A. Consideration of Resolution 2026-24 Designation of Regular Monthly Meeting Date, Time and Location for Fiscal Year 2026 B. Consideration of Resolution 2026-25 Designation of Landowner’s Meeting Date, Time and Location C. Designation of Date of Public Hearing to Adopt Rules of Procedure in accordance with Section 120.54, Florida Statutes IV. New Business 1. Consideration of Resolution 2026-26 Setting a Public Hearing to Consider the Proposed Rules of the District D. Designation of Date of Public Hearing on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 1. Consideration of Resolution 2026-27 Setting the Public Hearing and Approving the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget E. Consideration of Resolution 2026-28 Setting Date of Public Hearing Expressing the District's Intent to Utilize the Uniform Method of Levying, Collecting and Enforcing Non Ad-Valorem Assessments in accordance with Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes F. Consideration of Resolution 2026-29 Adopting District Goals and Objectives V. Capital Improvements A. Appointment of Financing Team 1. Resolution 2026-30 Appointing Bond Counsel 2. Resolution 2026-31 Appointing Investment Banker 3. Assessment Administrator 4. Trustee B. Approval of Financing Team Funding Agreement VI. Financing Matters A. Consideration of Resolution 2026-32 Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds and Authorizing the Commencement of Validation Proceedings B. Imposition of Assessments 1. Consideration of Master Engineers Report 2. Consideration of Master Assessment Methodology 3. Consideration of Resolution 2026-33 Declaring Special Assessments and Setting a Public Hearing on Special Assessments A. Staff Reports 1. Attorney 2. Manager B. Supervisors Requests C. Approval of Funding Request No. 1 VII. Other Business VIII. Adjournment RESOLUTION 2026-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ELECTING THE OFFICERS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the District (the “Board”) desires to elect the Officers of the District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. The following persons are elected to the offices shown: Chairperson Vice Chairperson Secretary Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ___________________________ ________________________________ Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors RESOLUTION 2026-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATING A TREASURER AND ASSISTANT TREASURERS OF THE DISTRICT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the District desires to appoint a Treasurer; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the District desires to appoint Assistant Treasurers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. ____________________________ is appointed Treasurer. SECTION 2. ____________________________ is appointed Assistant Treasurer. SECTION 3. ____________________________ is appointed Assistant Treasurer. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ______________________________ ___________________________________ Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors RESOLUTION 2026-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPOINTING AND FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF THE DISTRICT MANAGER; APPOINTING A METHODOLOGY CONSULTANT; DESIGNATING PUBLIC RECORDS CUSTODIAN AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 190.007(1), Florida Statutes, the Board of Supervisors of the District (the “Board”) desires to employ and fix compensation of a District Manager; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to appoint a Methodology Consultant to advise regarding the proposed issuance of special assessment bonds and other financing methods for District improvements; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the appointment of a Methodology Consultant is necessary, appropriate, and in the District’s best interests; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to designate a Custodian of Public Records of the District, pursuant to Section 119.0701, Fla. Stat. and the Board has determined a Records Custodian is necessary and in the District’s best interest; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to appoint a District Manager, Methodology Consultant, and Records Custodian and to provide compensation for their services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. Governmental Management Services – Central Florida, LLC, is appointed as District Manager and Methodology Consultant and shall be compensated for their services pursuant to the agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A, which is hereby approved. Section 2. Designation Of Public Records Custodian. The Board of Supervisors hereby designates Governmental Management Services – Central Florida, LLC, in its capacity as District Manager, as the custodian of public records of the District ("Public Records Custodian") for purposes of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes. The Public Records Custodian shall be responsible for keeping and maintaining all public records of the District, responding to public records requests in accordance with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and the District's adopted Rules of Procedure, and ensuring that public records are retained, produced, and disposed of in accordance with applicable Florida law. The Public Records Custodian may be contacted at 219 E. Livingston St., Orlando, FL 32801, by telephone at: 407-841-5524 X 105, or by email at recordrequest@gmscfl.com. This designation shall remain in effect for the duration of the District Manager's engagement and shall automatically terminate upon the appointment of a successor District Manager, at which time the Board shall designate the successor District Manager as Public Records Custodian unless otherwise determined by the Board. SECTION 3. This authorization shall be continuing in nature until revoked by the District. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors Exhibit A: District Manager Fee Agreement A black and green logo Description automatically generated 517 E. College Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301 KILINSKI | VAN WYK PLLC FEE AGREEMENT DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT I. PARTIES THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between the following parties: Dowden Central Community Development District (“Client”) c/o Governmental Management Services – Central Florida, LLC 219 E. Livingston Street Orlando, Florida 32801 Attn: District Manager and Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC (“Kilinski | Van Wyk”) 517 E. College Avenue Tallahassee, Florida 32301 II. SCOPE OF SERVICES In consideration of the mutual agreements contained herein, the parties agree as follows: A. The Client agrees to employ and retain Kilinski | Van Wyk as its general legal counsel. B. Kilinski | Van Wyk accepts such employment and agrees to serve as attorney for and provide legal representation to the Client regarding those matters referenced above. III. FEES The Client agrees to compensate Kilinski | Van Wyk for services rendered regarding any matters covered by this Agreement according to the hourly billing rates for individual Kilinski | Van Wyk lawyers set forth herein, plus actual expenses incurred by Kilinski | Van Wyk in accordance with the attached standard Expense Reimbursement Policy (Attachment A, incorporated herein by reference). Kilinski | Van Wyk proposes hourly rates of $350-$400 per hour for partners and of counsel lawyers, $275-$350 per hour for associates and senior associates and $195-$205 per hour for paralegals. Hourly rates may be increased by up to $5 per hour each calendar year starting with the next calendar year. Kilinski | Van Wyk will include costs and expenses (including interest charges on past due statements) on its billing statements for Client reimbursement in accordance with the attached standard Expense Reimbursement Policy. The Client agrees to pay Kilinski | Van Wyk monthly billings for fees and expenses incurred within thirty (30) days following receipt of a statement from Kilinski | Van Wyk. Kilinski | Van Wyk shall not be obligated to perform further legal services under this Fee Agreement if any such billing statement remains unpaid longer than thirty (30) days after submittal to and receipt by Client. Non-payment of billing statements shall be a basis for Kilinski | Van Wyk to immediately withdraw from the representation without regard to remaining actions necessitating attention by Kilinski | Van Wyk as part of the representation. IV. CLIENT FILES The files and work product materials (“Client File”) of the Client generated or received by Kilinski | Van Wyk will be maintained by Kilinski | Van Wyk in accordance with Florida Bar rules. At the conclusion of the representation, the Client File will be stored by Kilinski | Van Wyk for a minimum of five (5) years. After the five (5) year storage period, the Client hereby acknowledges and consents that Kilinski | Van Wyk may confidentially destroy or shred the Client File, unless Kilinski | Van Wyk is provided a written request from the Client requesting return of the Client File, to which Kilinski | Van Wyk will return the Client File at Client’s expense. V. DEFAULT In the event of a dispute arising under this Agreement, whether or not a lawsuit or other proceeding is filed, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, including attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in litigating entitlement to attorneys’ fees and costs, as well as in determining or quantifying the amount of recoverable attorneys’ fees and costs. The reasonable costs to which the prevailing party is entitled shall include costs that are taxable under any applicable statute, rule, or guideline, as well as non-taxable costs, including, but not limited to, costs of investigation, telephone charges, mailing and delivery charges, information technology support charges, consultant and expert witness fees, travel expenses, court reporter fees, and mediator fees, regardless of whether such costs are otherwise taxable. Venue of any such action shall be exclusive in the state courts in and for Orange County, Florida. VI. CONFLICTS It is important to disclose that Kilinski | Van Wyk represents a number of special districts, builders, developers, property owners’ associations and other entities throughout Florida relating to community development districts and other special districts. In the course of Kilinski | Van Wyk’s representation of Client, Kilinski | Van Wyk may be asked to represent Client on transactions between Client and the developer and/or builders involved in the Client’s project, when at the same time Kilinski | Van Wyk may be representing such developer and/or builders on matters unrelated to Client. By accepting this Agreement, Client agrees that (1) Client was provided with an explanation of the implications of the common representation(s) and the advantages and risks involved; (2) Kilinski | Van Wyk will be able to provide competent and diligent representation of Client, regardless of Kilinski | Van Wyk’s other representations; and, (3) there is not a substantial risk that Kilinski | Van Wyk’s representation of Client would be materially limited by Kilinski | Van Wyk’s responsibilities to another client, a former client or a third person or by a personal interest. Acceptance of this fee proposal will constitute your waiver of any “conflict” with Kilinski | Van Wyk’s representation of various special districts, builders, developers, property owners’ associations and other entities relating to community development districts and other special districts in Florida. VII. TERMINATION Either party may terminate this Agreement upon providing prior written notice to the other party at its regular place of business. All fees due and payable in accordance with this Agreement shall accrue and become payable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement through the date of termination. VIII. EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT This Agreement shall be deemed fully executed upon its signing by Kilinski | Van Wyk and the Client. The contract formed between Kilinski | Van Wyk and the Client shall be the operational contract between the parties. IX. ENTIRE CONTRACT This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. Accepted and agreed to by: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT By: __________________ Its: __________________ Date: _________________ KILINSKI | VAN WYK PLLC By: Jennifer Kilinski Its: Authorized Member Date: March 27, 2026 ATTACHMENT A: KILINSKI | VAN WYK PLLC EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY The following is the expense reimbursement policy for the Agreement. All expenses are billed monthly. Billings ordinarily reflect expenses for the most recent month, except where there are delays in receiving bills from third-party vendors. Telephone. All telephone charges are billed at an amount approximating actual cost. Facsimile. There are no charges for faxes. Postage. Postage is billed at actual cost. Overnight Delivery. Overnight delivery is billed at actual cost. Travel. Travel (including airfare, rental cars, taxicabs, hotel, meals, tips, etc.) is billed at actual cost. Where air travel is required, coach class is used whenever feasible. Out-of-town mileage is billed at the IRS approved reimbursement rate. This policy shall supersede adopted travel policies. Other Expenses. Other outside expenses, such as court reporters, agency copies, large print projects, etc., are billed at actual cost. Word Processing and Secretarial Overtime. No charge is made for word processing. No charge is made for secretarial overtime except in major litigation matters where unusual overtime demands are imposed. RESOLUTION 2026-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPOINTING LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING COMPENSATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 190.011, Florida Statutes, the District’s Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) may contract for the services of consultants to perform planning, engineering, legal, or other appropriate services of a professional nature; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to appoint District Counsel and to provide compensation for their services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC is appointed as District Counsel and shall be compensated for their services in such capacity in the manner prescribed in Exhibit A. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors Exhibit A: Attorney Fee Agreement Exhibit A: Attorney Fee Agreement RESOLUTION 2026-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATING A REGISTERED AGENT AND REGISTERED OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, the District is statutorily required to designate a registered agent and a registered office location for the purposes of accepting any process, notice, or demand required or permitted by law to be served upon the District in accordance with Section 189.014(1), Florida Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. Governmental Management Services- Central Florida, LLC, is hereby designated as the Registered Agent for Dowden Central Community Development District. SECTION 2. The District’s Registered Office shall be located at 219 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801. SECTION 3. In accordance with Section 189.014, Florida Statutes, the District’s Secretary is hereby directed to file certified copies of this Resolution with Orange County and the Florida Department of Commerce. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors RESOLUTION 2026-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPOINTING AND FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF THE INTERIM DISTRICT ENGINEER AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 190.011, Florida Statutes, the District’s Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) may contract for the services of consultants to perform planning, engineering, legal or other appropriate services of a professional nature; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to appoint an Interim District Engineer and to provide compensation for their services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. Dewberry Engineers Inc., is appointed as Interim District Engineer and shall be compensated for services in such capacity in the manner prescribed in the agreement incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A. SECTION 2. This authorization shall be continuing in nature until the District has undergone the Request for Qualifications process and enters into a continuing services contract with the selected firm. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors Exhibit A: Interim District Engineering Agreement Exhibit A: Interim District Engineering Agreement INTERIM DISTRICT ENGINEERING AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this 27th day of March 2026, by and between: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, a local unit of specialpurpose government established pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, with a mailing address c/o Governmental Management Services– Central Florida, LLC, 219 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801 (“District”); and DEWBERRY ENGINEERS INC., a New York corporation, authorized to conduct business in Florida, with a principal address of 8401 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 1, Fairfax, Virginia 22031 (“Engineer”). RECITALS WHEREAS, the District is a local unit of special-purpose government established pursuant to the Uniform Community Development District Act of 1980, as codified in Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, (“Act”), as amended; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, the District was established for the purpose of planning, financing, constructing, acquiring, and/or maintaining certain infrastructure improvements and services within the District; and WHEREAS, the District intends to employ Engineer on an interim basis to perform engineering, surveying, planning, landscaping, construction administration, environmental management, and permitting financial, and economic studies, as defined by a separate work authorization or work authorizations; and WHEREAS, upon authorization, Engineer shall serve as the District’s professional representative in each service or project to which this Agreement applies and will give consultation and advice to the District during performance of these services. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the acts and deeds to be performed by the parties and the payments by the District to Engineer of the sums of money herein specified, it is mutually covenanted and agreed as follows: 1. RECITALS. The Recitals stated above are true and correct and by this reference are incorporated herein and form a material part of this Agreement. 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES. a. Engineer will provide general engineering services, including the following, subject to work authorizations with hourly or not to exceed amounts pre-authorized by the Board of Supervisors in writing: i. Preparation of any necessary reports and attendance at meetings of the Board. ii. Providing professional engineering services, including, but not limited to, review and execution of documents under the District’s Trust Indentures and monitoring and contract administration associated with District projects. Performance of any other duties related to the provision of infrastructure and services as requested by the Board, District Manager, or District Counsel. iii. Any other items requested by the Board. b. Engineer shall, when authorized by the Board by written work authorization, provide general services related to construction of any District projects and shall provide such recommendations for such services as deemed appropriate in his or her professional experience, including, but not limited to: i. Periodic visits to the site, part-time or full-time construction management of District projects, as may be recommended by Engineer and authorized by the District. ii. Processing of contractor’s pay estimates. iii. Preparation of, and/or assistance with the preparation of, work authorizations, requisitions, direct purchase orders, change orders, and acquisitions for review by the District Manager, District Counsel, and the Board. iv. Final inspection and requested certificates for construction including the final certificate of construction. v. Consultation and advice during construction, including performing all roles and actions required of any construction contract between the District and any contractor(s) in which Engineer is named as the District’s representative or “Engineer.” vi. Any other activity related to construction as authorized by the Board. c. With respect to maintenance of the facilities, Engineer shall render such services as authorized by the Board. 3. REPRESENTATIONS. Engineer hereby represents to the District that: a. It has the experience and skill to perform the services required to be performed by this Agreement. b. It shall design to and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and codes, including, without limitation, professional registration and licensing requirements (both corporate and individual for all required basic disciplines) in effect during the term of this Agreement, and shall, if requested by the District, provide certification of compliance with all registration and licensing requirements. c. It shall perform said services in accordance with generally accepted professional standards in the most expeditious and economical manner, and to the extent consistent with the best interests of the District. d. It is adequately financed to meet any financial obligations it may be required to incur under this Agreement. 4. METHOD OF AUTHORIZATION. Each service or project shall be authorized in writing by the District. Engineer shall request such work authorizations in its professional capacity as Engineer when it is deemed desirable or necessary and the District is relying on Engineer to make such recommendations when Engineer deems professional engineering services appropriate for the facts and circumstances of any project. The written authorization shall be incorporated in a work authorization which shall include the scope of work, compensation, project schedule, and special provisions or conditions specific to the service or project bring authorized, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (“Work Authorization”). Authorization of services or projects under the contract shall be at the sole option of the District but with advice and recommendations by Engineer. 5. COMPENSATION. It is understood and agreed that the payment of compensation for services under this Agreement shall be stipulated in each Work Authorization. One of the following methods will be utilized: a. Lump Sum Amount - The District and Engineer shall mutually agree to a lump sum amount for the services to be rendered payable monthly in direct proportion to the work accomplished. For any lump-sum or cost-plus-a-fixed-fee professional service contract over the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY FOUR, the District shall require Engineer to execute a truth-innegotiation certificate stating that wage rates and other factual unit costs supporting the compensation are accurate, complete, and current at the time of contracting. The price for any lump sum Work Authorization, and any additions thereto, will be adjusted to exclude any significant sums by which the District determines the Work Authorization was increased due to inaccurate, incomplete, or noncurrent wage rates and other factual unit costs. All such adjustments must be made within one year following the completion of the work contemplated by the lump sum Work Authorization. b. Hourly Personnel Rates - For services or projects where scope of services is not clearly defined, or recurring services or other projects where the District desires to use the hourly compensation rates outlined in Exhibit B attached hereto. The District and Engineer may agree to a “not to exceed” amount when utilizing hourly personnel rates for a specific work authorization. 6. REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES. Reimbursable expenses consist of actual expenditures made by Engineer, its employees, or its consultants in the interest of the project for the incidental expenses as listed as follows: a. Expenses of transportation and living when traveling in connection with a project, for long distance phone calls and telegrams, and fees paid for securing approval of authorities having jurisdiction over an authorized project. All expenditures shall be made in accordance with Chapter 112, Florida Statutes. b. Expense of reproduction, postage, and handling of drawings and specifications. 7. TERM OF CONTRACT. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement is for engineering services. It is further understood and agreed that the term of this Agreement will be from the time of execution of this Agreement until terminated pursuant the terms herein. 8. SPECIAL SERVICES. When authorized in writing by the District, additional special consulting services may be utilized by Engineer and paid for on a cost basis with no markup. 9. BOOKS AND RECORDS. Engineer shall maintain comprehensive books and records relating to any services performed under this Agreement, which shall be retained by Engineer for a period of at least four (4) years from and after completion of any services hereunder (or such longer period to the extent required by Florida’s public records retention laws). The District, or its authorized representative, shall have the right to audit such books and records at all reasonable times upon prior notice to Engineer. 10. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. a. All rights in and title to all plans, drawings, specifications, ideas, concepts, designs, sketches, models, programs, software, creation, inventions, reports, or other tangible work product originally developed by Engineer pursuant to this Agreement (“Work Product”) shall be and remain the sole and exclusive property of the District when developed and shall be considered work for hire. b. Engineer shall deliver all Work Product to the District upon completion thereof unless it is necessary for Engineer, in the District’s sole discretion, to retain possession for a longer period of time. Upon early termination of Engineer’s services hereunder, Engineer shall deliver all such Work Product whether complete or not. The District shall have all rights to use any and all Work Product. Engineer shall retain copies of the Work Product for its permanent records, provided the Work Product is not used without the District’s prior express written consent. Engineer agrees not to recreate any Work Product contemplated by this Agreement, or portions thereof, which if constructed, or otherwise materialized, would be reasonably identifiable with the project. If said Work Product is used by the District for any purpose other than that purpose which is intended by this Agreement, the District shall indemnify Engineer from any and all claims and liabilities which may result from such re-use, in the event Engineer does not consent to such use. c. The District exclusively retains all manufacturing rights to all materials or designs developed under this Agreement. To the extent the services performed under this Agreement produce or include copyrightable or patentable materials or designs, such materials or designs are work made for hire for the District as the author, creator, or inventor thereof upon creation, and the District shall have all rights therein, including, without limitation, the right of reproduction, with respect to such work. Engineer hereby assigns to the District any and all rights Engineer may have, including, without limitation, the copyright, with respect to such work. Engineer acknowledges that the District is the motivating factor for, and for the purpose of copyright or patent, has the right to direct and supervise the preparation of such copyrightable or patentable materials or designs. 11. ACCOUNTING RECORDS. Records of Engineer pertaining to the services provided hereunder shall be kept on a basis of generally accepted accounting principles and shall be available to the District or its authorized representative for observation or audit at mutually agreeable times. 12. REUSE OF DOCUMENTS. All documents including drawings and specifications furnished by Engineer pursuant to this Agreement are instruments of service. They are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by District or others on extensions of the work for which they were provided or on any other project. Any reuse without specific written consent by Engineer will be at the District’s sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to Engineer. All documents including drawings, plans, and specifications furnished by Engineer to District are subject to reuse in accordance with Section 287.055(10), Florida Statutes. 13. INSURANCE. Engineer shall, at its own expense, maintain insurance during the performance of its services under this Agreement, with limits of liability not less than the following: Workers’ Compensation Statutory General Liability Bodily Injury $1,000,000/$2,000,000 (including Contractual) Property Damage $1,000,000/$2,000,000 (including Contractual) Automobile Liability Combined Single Limit $1,000,000 Bodily Injury / Property Damage Professional Liability for Errors and Omissions $2,000,000 If any such policy of insurance is a “claims made” policy, and not an “occurrence” policy, Engineer shall, without interruption, and at the District’s option, maintain the insurance during the term of this Agreement and for at least five (5) years after the termination of this Agreement. The District and its officers, supervisors, agents, professional staff, employees, and representatives shall be named as additional insured parties on a primary and non-contributory basis, except with respect to the Worker’s Compensation Insurance and the Professional Liability for Errors and Omissions Insurance both for which only proof of insurance shall be provided. Engineer shall furnish the District with the Certificate of Insurance evidencing compliance with the requirements of this Section. No certificate shall be acceptable to the District unless it provides that any change or termination within the policy periods of the insurance coverage, as certified, shall not be effective without written notice to the District per the terms of the applicable policy. Insurance coverage shall be from a reputable insurance carrier, licensed to conduct business in the state of Florida. If Engineer fails to have secured and maintained the required insurance, the District has the right (without any obligation to do so, however), to secure such required insurance in which event, Engineer shall pay the cost for that required insurance and shall furnish, upon demand, all information that may be required in connection with the District’s obtaining the required insurance. 14. CONTINGENT FEE. Engineer warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Engineer, to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Engineer, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. 15. AUDIT. Engineer agrees that the District or any of its duly authorized representatives shall, until the expiration of four (4) years after expenditure of funds under this Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any books, documents, papers, and records of Engineer involving transactions related to this Agreement. Engineer agrees that payment made under this Agreement shall be subject to reduction for amounts charged thereto that are found on the basis of audit examination not to constitute allowable costs. All required records shall be maintained until an audit is completed and all questions arising therefrom are resolved, or four (4) years after completion of all work under the Agreement. 16. INDEMNIFICATION. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Engineer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the District and the District’s officers, supervisors, professional staff, representatives, and employees wholly harmless from liabilities, damages, losses, and costs of any kind, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney’s fees, which may come against the District and the District’s officers, supervisors, professional staff, representatives, and employees, to the extent caused wholly or in part by negligent, reckless, or intentionally wrongful acts, omissions, or defaults by Engineer or persons employed or utilized by Engineer in the course of any work done relating to this Agreement. Only to the extent a limitation on liability is required by Section 725.06, Florida Statutes, or other applicable law, liability under this Section will not exceed the sum of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) and Engineer shall carry, at his own expense, insurance in a company satisfactory to District to cover the aforementioned liability. Engineer agrees such limitation bears a reasonable commercial relationship to this Agreement and was part of the project specifications or bid documents. 17. INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY. UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 558.0035, FLORIDA STATUTES, WHICH REQUIREMENTS ARE EXPRESSLY INCORPORATED HEREIN, AN INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE OR AGENT MAY NOT BE HELD INDIVIDUALLY LIABLE FOR NEGLIGENCE. 18. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY. Engineer agrees and covenants that nothing in this Agreement shall constitute or be construed as a waiver of the District’s limitations on liability pursuant to Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or any other statute or law. 19. PUBLIC RECORDS. Engineer agrees and understands that Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, may be applicable to documents prepared in connection with work provided to the District and agrees to cooperate with public record requests made thereunder. In connection with this Agreement, Engineer agrees to comply with all provisions of Florida’s public records laws, including, but not limited to, Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes, the terms of which are incorporated herein. Among other requirements, Engineer must: a. Keep and maintain public records required by the District to perform the service. b. Upon request from the District’s custodian of public records, provide the District with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, or as otherwise provided by law. c. Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of this Agreement’s term and following completion of this Agreement if Engineer does not transfer the records to the District. d. Upon completion of this Agreement, transfer, at no cost, to the District all public records in possession of Engineer or keep and maintain public records required by the District to perform the service. If Engineer transfers all public records to the District upon completion of this Agreement, Engineer shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If Engineer keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the Agreement, Engineer shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to the District, upon request from the District’s custodian of public records, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the District. IF ENGINEER HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO ENGINEER’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT (407) 841–5524, OR BY EMAIL AT RECORDREQUEST@GMSCFL.COM, OR BY REGULAR MAIL AT C/O GOVERNMENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES– CENTRAL FLORIDA, LLC, 219 E. LIVINGSTON STREET, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32801. 20. EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION. Engineer agrees that it shall bear the responsibility for verifying the employment status, under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, of all persons it employs in the performance of this Agreement. 21. E-VERIFY. Engineer shall comply with and perform all applicable provisions of Section 448.095, Florida Statutes. Accordingly, to the extent required by Florida Statute, Engineer shall register with and use the United States Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees. The District may terminate this Agreement immediately for cause if there is a good faith belief that Engineer has knowingly violated Section 448.09(1), Florida Statutes. If Engineer anticipates entering into agreements with a subcontractor for the Work, Engineer will not enter into the subcontractor agreement without first receiving an affidavit from the subcontractor regarding compliance with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, and stating that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with an unauthorized alien. Engineer shall maintain a copy of such affidavit for the duration of the agreement and provide a copy to the District upon request. In the event that the District has a good faith belief that a subcontractor has knowingly violated Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, but Engineer has otherwise complied with its obligations hereunder, the District shall promptly notify Engineer. Engineer agrees to immediately terminate the agreement with the subcontractor upon notice from the District. Further, absent such notification from the District, Engineer or any subcontractor who has a good faith belief that a person or entity with which it is contracting has knowingly violated s. 448.09(1), Florida Statutes, shall promptly terminate its agreement with such person or entity. By entering into this Agreement, Engineer represents that no public employer has terminated a contract with Engineer under Section 448.095(5)(c), Florida Statutes, within the year immediately preceding the date of this Agreement. 22. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Engineer shall bear the responsibility for acting in the District’s best interests, shall avoid any conflicts of interest, and shall abide by all applicable ethical canons and professional standards relating to conflicts of interest. 23. SUBCONTRACTORS. Engineer may subcontract portions of the services, subject to the terms of this Agreement and subject to the prior written consent of the District, which may be withheld for any or no reason. Without in any way limiting any terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, all subcontractors of Engineer shall be deemed to have made all of the representations and warranties of Engineer set forth herein and shall be subject to any and all obligations of Engineer hereunder. Prior to any subcontractor providing any services, Engineer shall obtain from each subcontractor its written consent to and acknowledgment of the terms of this Agreement. Engineer shall be responsible for all acts or omissions of any subcontractors. 24. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The District and Engineer agree and acknowledge that Engineer shall serve as an independent contractor of the District. Neither Engineer nor employees of Engineer, if any, are employees of the District under the meaning or application of any federal or state unemployment, insurance laws, or any other potentially applicable laws. Engineer agrees to assume all liabilities or obligations by any one or more of such laws with respect to employees of Engineer, if any, in the performance of this Agreement. Engineer shall not have any authority to assume or create any obligation, express or implied, on behalf of the District, and Engineer shall have no authority to represent as agent, employee, or in any other capacity the District unless set forth differently herein or authorized by vote of the Board. 25. ASSIGNMENT. Neither the District nor Engineer shall assign, sublet, or transfer any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the express written consent of the other. Nothing in this paragraph shall prevent Engineer from employing such independent professional associates and consultants as Engineer deems appropriate, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. 26. THIRD PARTIES. Nothing in the Agreement shall inure to the benefit of any third party for the purpose of allowing any claim which would otherwise be barred by operation of law. 27. CONTROLLING LAW. Engineer and the District agree that this Agreement shall be controlled and governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any action arising under this Agreement shall be in the State Courts located in Orange County, Florida. 28. TERMINATION. The District may terminate this Agreement for cause immediately upon notice to Engineer. The District or Engineer may terminate this Agreement without cause upon thirty (30) days’ written notice. At such time as Engineer receives notification of the intent of the District to terminate this Agreement, Engineer shall not perform any further services unless directed to do so in writing by the District. In the event of any termination or breach of any kind, Engineer shall not be entitled to consequential damages of any kind (including, but not limited to, lost profits), but instead Engineer’s sole remedy will be to recover payment for services rendered to the date of the notice of termination, subject to any offsets. 29. RECOVERY OF COSTS AND FEES. In the event either party is required to enforce this Agreement by court proceedings or otherwise, then the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party all costs incurred, including reasonable attorneys’ fees at all judicial levels. 30. AMENDMENTS. Amendments to and waivers of the provisions contained in this Agreement may be made only by an instrument in writing which is executed by both of the parties hereto and formally approved by the Board. 31. AGREEMENT. This Agreement reflects the negotiated agreement of the parties, each represented by competent legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement shall be construed as if both parties jointly prepared it, and no presumption against one party or the other shall govern the interpretation or construction of any of the provisions of this Agreement. 32. NOTICES. All notices, requests, consents, and other communications hereunder (“Notices”) shall be in writing and shall be delivered, mailed by First Class Mail, postage prepaid, or sent via electronic mail with read receipt to the parties, as follows: A. If to the District: Dowden Central Community Development District c/o Governmental Management Services- Central Florida, LLC 219 East Livingston Street Orlando, Florida 32801 Attn: Jason Showe, District Manager E-mail: jshowe@gmscfl.com With a copy to: Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC 517 E. College Avenue Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Attn: Jennifer Kilinski, District Counsel E-mail: jennifer@cddlawyers.com B. If to Engineer: Dewberry Engineers Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1000 Orlando, Florida 32803 Attn: Rey Malave, P.E. E-mail: rmalave@dewberry.com Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, any Notice shall be deemed received only upon actual delivery at the address set forth above. Notices delivered after 5:00 p.m. (at the place of delivery), or on a non-business day, shall be deemed received on the next business day. If any time for giving Notice contained in this Agreement would otherwise expire on a non-business day, the Notice period shall be extended to the next succeeding business day. Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays recognized by the United States government shall not be regarded as business days. Counsel for the District and counsel for Engineer may deliver Notice on behalf of the District and Engineer. Any party or other person to whom Notices are to be sent or copied may notify the other parties and addressees of any change in name or address to which Notices shall be sent by providing the same on five (5) days’ written notice to the parties and addressees set forth herein. 33. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts. Any party hereto may join into this Agreement by executing any one counterpart. All counterparts when taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument constituting this Agreement. 34. SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES. In accordance with Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, Engineer represents that in entering into this Agreement, neither it nor any of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, members, or agents is on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, or the Scrutinized Companies or other Entities that Boycott Israel List created pursuant to Sections 215.4725 and 215.473, Florida Statutes, and, in the event such status changes, Engineer shall immediately notify the District. If Engineer is found to have submitted a false statement, has been placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, or has been engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria, or is now or in the future on the Scrutinized Companies or Other Entities that Boycott Israel List, or engaged in a boycott of Israel, the District may immediately terminate this Agreement. 35. ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING. Engineer certifies, by acceptance of this Agreement, that neither it nor its principals utilize coercion for labor or services as defined in Section 787.06, Florida Statutes. Engineer agrees to execute an affidavit in compliance with Section 787.06(14), Florida Statutes, and acknowledges that if Engineer refuses to sign said affidavit, the District may terminate this Agreement immediately. 36. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES. Engineer represents that in entering into this Agreement, Engineer has not been placed on the convicted vendor list as described in Section 287.133(3)(a), Florida Statutes, within the last thirty-six (36) months and, if Engineer is placed on the convicted vendor list, Engineer shall immediately notify the District whereupon this Agreement may be terminated by the District. 37. FOREIGN INFLUENCE. Engineer understands that under Section 286.101, Florida Statutes, that Engineer must disclose any current or prior interest, any contract with, or any grant or gift from a foreign country of concern as that term is defined within the above referenced statute. 38. ACCEPTANCE. Acceptance of this Agreement is indicated by the signature of the authorized representative of the District and Engineer in the spaces provided below. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day and year first above written. DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT _____________________________________ Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors DEWBERRY ENGINEERS INC. _____________________________________ Rey Malave, P.E. Exhibit A: Form of Work Authorization Exhibit B: Hourly Fee Schedule EXHIBIT A Form of Work Authorization Sent Via Email: jshowe@gmscfl.com March 17, 2026 Mr. Jason Showe, District Manager Dowden Central Community Development District 219 East Livingston Street Orlando, Florida 32801 Subject: Work Authorization Number 2026-1 Dowden Central Community Development District Interim District Engineering Services Dear Mr. Showe: Dewberry Engineers Inc. (Engineer) is pleased to submit this Work Authorization to provide interim professional consulting engineering services for the Dowden Central Community Development District (District). We will provide these services pursuant to our current agreement (Interim District Engineering Agreement) as follows: I. General Engineering Services The District will engage the services of Dewberry Engineers Inc. as Interim District Engineer to perform those services as necessary, pursuant to the Interim District Engineering Agreement, including attendance at Board of Supervisors meetings, review and approval of requisitions, or other activities as directed by the District’s Board of Supervisors. Our fee for this task will be based on time and materials, in accordance with the enclosed Schedule of Charges. The referenced Schedule of Charges is valid for fiscal year 2026 only. We estimate a budget of $15,000, plus other direct costs. II. Other Direct Costs Other direct costs include items such as printing, drawings, travel, deliveries, et cetera. This does not include any of the application fees for the various agencies, which are the owner’s responsibility and have not been accounted for in this proposal. We estimate a budget of $200. This proposed Work Authorization, together with the referenced Interim District Engineering Agreement, represents the entire understanding between the District and the Engineer with regard to the referenced Work Authorization. If you wish to accept this Work Authorization, please sign where indicated and return one complete copy to Aimee Powell, Senior Office Administrator, in our Orlando office at 800 N. Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1000, Orlando, Florida 32803 (or via email at apowell@dewberry.com). Upon receipt, we will promptly schedule our services. Thank you for choosing Dewberry Engineers Inc. We look forward to working with you and your staff. Sincerely, Reinardo Malavé, P.E. Associate Vice President RM:ap M:\Proposals - Public\Municipal\Dowden Central CDD\Dowden Central CDD Interim District Engineering Services – 03-17-2026 APPROVED AND ACCEPTED By: Authorized Representative of Dowden Central Community Development District Date: EXHIBIT B Hourly Fee Schedule Attachment A STANDARD HOURLY BILLING RATE SCHEDULE Professional/Technical/Construction/Surveying Services LABOR CLASSIFICATION HOURLY RATES Professional Engineer I, II, III $125.00, $140.00, $160.00 Engineer IV, V, VI $185.00, $210.00, $240.00 Engineer VII, VIII, IX $270.00, $300.00, $335.00 Environmental Specialist I, II, III $110.00, $135.00, $160.00 Senior Environmental Scientist IV, V, VI $175.00, $195.00, $220.00 Planner I, II, III $110.00, $135.00, $160.00 Senior Planner IV, V, VI $175.00, $195.00, $220.00 Landscape Designer I, II, III $110.00, $135.00, $160.00 Senior Landscape Architect IV, V, VI $175.00, $195.00, $220.00 Principal $375.00 Technical CADD Technician I, II, III, IV, V $90.00, $110.00, $130.00, $145.00, $190.00 Designer I, II, III $110.00, $140.00, $170.00 Designer IV, V, VI $190.00, $210.00, $245.00 Construction Construction Professional I, II, III $125.00, $160.00, $190.00 Construction Professional IV, V, VI, VII $225.00, $255.00, $305.00, $340.00 Survey Surveyor I, II, III $70.00, $85.00, $110.00 Surveyor IV, V, VI $130.00, $145.00, $160.00 Surveyor VII, VIII, IX $180.00, $210.00, $255.00 Senior Surveyor IX $310.00 Fully Equipped 1, 2, 3 Person Field Crew $160.00, $200.00, $270.00 Administration Administrative Professional I, II, III, IV $72.00, $105.00, $125.00, $155.00 Other Direct Costs (Printing, Postage, Etc.) Cost + 15% Company Confidential and Proprietary: Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to restriction on the title page of this report. Revised 06-01-25\Subject to Revision\Standard Hourly Billing Rate Schedule REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”), located in the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida, announces that professional engineering services will be required on a continuing basis for the District. The engineering firm selected will act in the general capacity of District Engineer and, if so authorized, may provide general engineering services as well as engineering services on an ongoing basis and for the design and construction administration associated with the District’s capital improvement plan. The District may select one or more engineering firms to provide engineering services on an ongoing basis. Any firm or individual (“Applicant”) desiring to provide professional services to the District must: 1) hold applicable federal, state and local licenses; 2) be authorized to do business in Florida in accordance with Florida law; and 3) furnish a statement (“Qualification Statement”) of its qualifications and past experience on U.S. General Service Administration’s “Architect-Engineer Qualifications, Standard Form No. 330,” with pertinent supporting data. Among other things, Applicants must submit information relating to: a) the ability and adequacy of the Applicant’s professional personnel; b) whether the Applicant is a certified minority business enterprise; c) the Applicant’s willingness to meet time and budget requirements; d) the Applicant’s past experience and performance, including, but not limited to, past experience as a District Engineer for any community development districts and past experience in Orange County, Florida; e) the geographic location of the Applicant’s headquarters and offices; f) and the current and projected workloads of the Applicant. Further, each Applicant must identify the specific individual affiliated with the Applicant who would be handling District meetings, construction services, and other engineering tasks. The District will review all Applicants and will comply with Florida law, including the Consultant’s Competitive Negotiations Act, Chapter 287, Florida Statutes (“CCNA”). All Applicants must submit one electronic copy and one hard copy of Standard Form No. 330 and Qualification Statement by 12:00 p.m. on _________, 2026 and to the attention of Governmental Management Services – Central Florida, LLC, c/o Jason Showe, 219 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801; Ph: (407) 841-5524 (“District Manager’s Office”). The Board of Supervisors shall select and rank the Applicants using the requirements set forth in the CCNA and the evaluation criteria on file with the District Manager’s Office, and the highest ranked Applicant will be requested to enter into contract negotiations. If an agreement cannot be reached between the District and the highest ranked Applicant, negotiations will cease and begin with the next highest ranked Applicant, and if these negotiations are unsuccessful, will continue to the third highest ranked Applicant. The District reserves the right to reject any and all Qualification Statements. Additionally, there is no express or implied obligation for the District to reimburse Applicants for any expenses associated with the preparation and submittal of the Qualification Statements in response to this request. Any protest regarding the terms of this Notice, or the evaluation criteria on file with the District Manager’s Office, must be filed in writing with the District Manager’s Office, within seventy-two (72) hours after the publication of this Notice. The formal protest setting forth with particularity the facts and law upon which the protest is based shall be filed within seven (7) calendar days after the initial notice of protest was filed. Failure to timely file a notice of protest or failure to timely file a formal written protest shall constitute a waiver of any right to object or protest with respect to aforesaid Notice or evaluation criteria provisions. Any person who files a notice of protest shall provide to the District, simultaneously with the filing of the notice, a protest bond with a responsible surety to be approved by the District and in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). Any and all questions relative to this request for qualifications shall be directed in writing by email only to Jason Showe at jshowe@gmscfl.com with e-mail copy to Jennifer Kilinski at jennifer@cddlawyers.com. Publish on _______________ (must be published at least 14 days prior to submittal deadline) DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DISTRICT ENGINEER REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS COMPETITIVE SELECTION CRITERIA 1) Ability and Adequacy of Professional Personnel (Weight: 25 Points) Consider the capabilities and experience of key personnel within the firm, including certification, training, and education; affiliations and memberships with professional organizations; etc. 2) Consultant’s Past Performance (Weight: 25 Points) Past performance for other Community Development Districts in other contracts; amount of experience on similar projects; character, integrity, reputation of respondent; etc. 3) Geographic Location (Weight: 20 Points) Consider the geographic location of the firm’s headquarters, offices, and personnel in relation to the project. 4) Willingness to Meet Time and Budget Requirements (Weight: 15 Points) Consider the consultant’s ability and desire to meet time and budget requirements, including rates, staffing levels, and past performance on previous projects; etc. 5) Certified Minority Business Enterprise (Weight: 5 Points) Consider whether the firm is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise. Award either all eligible points or none. 6) Recent, Current, and Projected Workloads (Weight: 10 Points) Consider the recent, current, and projected workloads of the firm. RESOLUTION 2026-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATING A PUBLIC DEPOSITORY FOR FUNDS OF THE DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE DISTRICT TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER ANY AND ALL FINANCIAL REPORTS REQUIRED BY RULE, STATUTE, LAW, ORDINANCE, OR REGULATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the District (the “Board”) is statutorily authorized to select a depository as defined in Section 280.02, Florida Statutes, which meets all the requirements of Chapter 280, Florida Statutes, and has been designated by the State Chief Financial Officer as a qualified public depository; and WHEREAS, the District has had no District revenues and has therefore made no public deposits nor has the District heretofore delegated to a Treasurer, or to any other person, responsibility for handling public deposits; and WHEREAS, the District, prior to making any public deposit, is required to furnish to the Chief Financial Officer its official name, address, federal employer identification number, and the name of the person or persons responsible for establishing accounts; and WHEREAS, the Board, having organized by appointing a Treasurer and other officers, is now in a position to select a public depository and to comply with the requirements for public depositors; and WHEREAS, the Board wishes to designate a public depository for District funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. _______________________________, is hereby designated as the public depository for funds of the District. SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 280.17(2), Florida Statutes, the District’s Secretary is hereby directed to take the following steps: A. Ensure that the name of the District is on the account or certificate or other form provided to the District by the qualified public depository in a manner sufficient to identify that the account is a Florida public deposit. B. Execute the form prescribed by the Chief Financial Officer for identification of each public deposit account and obtain acknowledgement of receipt on the form from the qualified public depository at the time of opening the account. C. Maintain the current public deposit identification and acknowledgement form as a valuable record. SECTION 3. The District’s Treasurer, upon assuming responsibility for handling the funds of the District, is directed to furnish the Chief Financial Officer annually, not later than January 30 of each year, the information required in accordance with Section 280.17(6), Florida Statutes, and otherwise take the necessary steps to ensure that all other requirements of Section 280.17, Florida Statutes, have been met. SECTION 4. The District Manager, Treasurer, and/or Assistant Treasurer are hereby authorized on behalf of the District to execute and deliver any and all other financial reports required by any other rule, statute, law, ordinance, or regulation. SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors RESOLUTION 2026-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DIRECTING GOVERNMENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES- CENTRAL FLORIDA, LLC, TO ESTABLISH A LOCAL BANK ACCOUNT AT TRUIST FOR THE DISTRICT AND APPOINT ___________________________ AND ___________________________ AS SIGNORS ON THE ACCOUNT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, and situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, the District’s Board of Supervisors desires to establish a local bank account for the District and appoint ____________________ and ______________________ as signors on the account. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. Governmental Management Services - Central Florida, LLC, is directed to establish a local bank account at ________________________________ for the District. SECTION 2. ____________________ and _____________________ shall be appointed as signors on the account. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage and shall remain in effect unless rescinded or repealed. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors RESOLUTION 2026-09 A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH THE POLICY OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WITH REGARD TO THE SUPPORT AND LEGAL DEFENSE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, DISTRICT OFFICERS, AND RETAINED STAFF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) and the officers and staff of Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) are constantly presented with the necessity for making decisions regarding various phases of the District policy and management; and WHEREAS, it is absolutely essential to the effective operation of the District that such decisions be made in an environment where the threat of personal liability for the members of the Board and its officers and staff is maintained at a minimum; and WHEREAS, the Board wishes to formalize a policy with regard to the support and legal protection of the Board and its officers and staff to reduce the threat of personal liability to such individuals and allow for an effective decision-making environment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. As set forth in this Resolution, the District, in accordance with Florida law, agrees that the following Board members, officers, and staff (together, the “Indemnitees”) of the District, shall be provided the benefit of the indemnification, support, and legal defense provisions provided in this Resolution: A. All members of the Board of Supervisors; and B. Secretary and Assistant Secretaries, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurers, and other District officers, as well as District Staff (e.g., the District Manager, the District Engineer, and District Counsel). SECTION 2. As set forth in this Resolution and in accordance with Sections 111.07 and 768.28, Florida Statutes, the District hereby agrees to provide legal representation to defend any and all civil actions, including federal civil rights and other federal civil claims, arising from a complaint for damages or injuries suffered as a result of any action or omission of action of all Indemnitees, present or former, arising out of and in the scope of their employment or function, unless, in the case of a tort action, the Indemnitee acted in bad faith, with malicious purpose, or in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property. Defense of such civil actions includes, but is not limited to, any civil rights lawsuit seeking relief personally against any Indemnitee for an act or omission under color of state law, custom, or usage, wherein it is alleged that such Indemnitee has deprived another person of rights secured under the Federal Constitution or laws, including, by way of example, actions under 42 U.S.C. §1983 or other federal statute. The District further agrees to provide legal representation to defend against any other litigation arising against an Indemnitee from the performance of their official duties while serving a public purpose, including civil, administrative, or criminal actions as permitted by law. By these provisions, the District does not waive any immunity from liability or limited waiver of such immunity as granted under Florida law. Rather, the District is stating that to the extent the State does not protect the Board and its officers from liability through its laws, the District is committed to doing so to the extent described in this Resolution and as permitted by law. SECTION 3. The District may insure itself in order to cover all reasonable costs and fees directly arising out of or in connection with any legal claim or suit that directly results from a decision or act made by an Indemnitee while performing the duties and functions of his or her position. SECTION 4. This Resolution is intended to evidence the District’s support of Indemnitees who perform acts and render decisions in the good faith performance of their duties and functions. The District will neither support nor defend those actions or omissions committed by an individual outside the scope of their office or committed in bad faith or with malicious purpose or in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property. By adoption of this Resolution, the Indemnitee(s) in question are each presumed to have acted within the scope of their office and are presumed to be acting in good faith, without a malicious purpose, and not in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property. By adoption of this Resolution, the Indemnitee(s) in question are each presumed to have acted within the scope of his or her office and are presumed to be acting in good faith, without a malicious purpose, and not in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property. The District’s Board of Supervisors may overcome this presumption only by unanimous vote of those participating and voting, in accordance with Section 7 herein. SECTION 5. In the event that the District has expended funds to provide an attorney to defend an Indemnitee who is found to be personally liable by virtue of actions outside the scope of their employment or function, or is found to have acted in bad faith, with malicious purpose, or in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property, the individual shall be required to reimburse the District for funds so expended. The District may recover such funds in a civil action against such individual. SECTION 6. The District agrees to pay any final judgment, including damages, fines, penalties, or other damages, costs, and attorneys’ fees and costs, arising from any complaint for damages or injuries suffered as a result of any action or omission of action of any Indemnitee as described in Section 111.07, Florida Statutes. If the action arises under Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, as a tort claim, the limitations and provisions of that section governing payment shall apply. If the action is a civil rights action arising under 42 U.S.C. §1983, or similar federal statutes, payment for the full amount of judgment may be made unless the individual has been determined in the final judgment to have caused the harm intentionally. The District agrees to pay any compromise or settlement of any claim or litigation described in this paragraph; provided, however, that the District determines such compromise or settlement to be in the District’s best interest. SECTION 7. To rebut the presumption of the automatic payment of judgments or provision of legal representation pursuant to this Resolution, at least one of the following determinations shall be made by a unanimous decision of the District’s Board of Supervisors participating and voting: A. The actions of the Indemnitee were outside the scope of their duties and authority; or B. The acts or omissions of the Indemnitee constituted bad faith, malicious purpose, intentional infliction of harm, or were done in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property; or C. The Indemnitee received financial profit or advantage to which he or she was not legally entitled. SECTION 8. To ensure the provision of legal representation pursuant to this Resolution, the following must be met: A. A copy of the summons, complaint, notice, demand letter, or other document or pleading in the action, or a letter setting forth the substance of any claim or complaint, must be delivered to the District Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, District Manager, or District Counsel within fourteen (14) calendar days after actual receipt of any such document together with a specific request in writing that the District defend or provide representation for the Indemnitee; and B. The Indemnitee must cooperate continuously and fully with the District in the defense of the action. SECTION 9. Any indemnification, legal defense, or other protection provided pursuant to this representation shall not extend to: A. Consulting or other outside professional or business activities for which the Indemnitee received financial or other material compensation, which are outside the scope of his or her District duties and authority; and B. Any independent contractor for whom defense or indemnification is not authorized pursuant to Section 1(b) of this Resolution, unless the Board votes to authorize such indemnification, legal defense, or other protection; and C. Any fine, penalty, or other punishment imposed as a result of conviction for a criminal offense, and any legal fees and costs incurred to defend criminal prosecution in which a conviction is obtained; and D. Claims brought against the Indemnitee by the District’s Board of Supervisors; and E. Any indemnification or defense prohibited by law. SECTION 10. In the event legal representation or defense is provided pursuant to this Resolution, the Indemnitee may either: A. Retain legal counsel appointed by the District, in which case legal counsel shall be paid directly by the District; or B. Retain legal counsel chosen by the Indemnitee, in which case the District shall have the right to: i. Approve, in advance, any agreement for legal fees or disbursements; and ii. Pay all or part of the legal fees, costs, and other disbursements, and to set a maximum for legal fees, costs, and other disbursements; and iii. Direct the defense and settle or compromise the action or claim; and iv. Reduce or offset any monies that may be payable by the District by any court costs or attorneys’ fees awarded to the Indemnitee. SECTION 11. The benefits of the policy adopted in this Resolution shall not enlarge the rights that would have been available to any third-party plaintiff or claimant in the absence of this policy. SECTION 12. To the extent permitted by law, this policy shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, personal representatives, and estate of the Board member and/or officer. SECTION 13. The District reserves the right to change, modify, or withdraw this Resolution in its sole discretion, except as to actions, demand or other claims based on acts or omissions that occurred before the effective change, modification, or withdrawal of this Resolution. SECTION 14. This Resolution shall be effective as of its adoption on the date listed below and shall apply to any acts or omissions occurring after that date. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors RESOLUTION 2026-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT RATIFYING THE ACTIONS OF DISTRICT COUNSEL’S ACTIONS OF RECORDING OF THE NOTICE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, the District was established by Ordinance No. 2026-02, adopted by the City Council of the City of Orlando on March 16 2026; and WHEREAS, Section 190.0485, Florida Statutes, requires a “Notice of Establishment” to be filed within thirty (30) days after the effective date of the rule; and WHEREAS, the organizational meeting of the District’s Board of Supervisors was scheduled for March 27, 2026; and WHEREAS, Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC, arranged for the recording of the “Notice of Establishment of Dowden Central Community Development District” with Orange County to ensure compliance with Florida law and was authorized to take such necessary actions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OR RATIFICATION. The actions of Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC in recording the Notice of Establishment, attached hereto as Exhibit A, of the District are hereby ratified. SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March, 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors Exhibit A: Notice of Establishment RESOLUTION 2026-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING THE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT GUIDELINES FOR INVESTING PUBLIC FUNDS IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS NEEDED TO MEET CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 218.415(17), FLORIDA STATUTES, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, the District’s Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) is required to adopt an investment policy in accordance with Section 218.415, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to adopt alternative investment guidelines for the investment of public funds in excess of amounts needed to meet current operating expenses, in accordance with Section 218.415, Florida Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. The District hereby adopts the alternative investment guidelines for the investment of public funds in excess of the amounts needed to meet current operating expenses, in accordance with Section 218.415(17), Florida Statutes. The District may invest in the following instruments and may divest itself of investments, at prevailing prices or rates: A. The Local Government Surplus Trust Fund, or any intergovernmental investment pool authorized pursuant to the Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act, as provided in Section 163.01, Florida Statutes. B. Securities and Exchange Commission registered money market funds with the highest credit quality rating from a nationally recognized rating agency. C. Interest-bearing time deposits or savings accounts in qualified public depositories as defined in Section 280.02, Florida Statutes. D. Direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury. SECTION 2. Securities listed in paragraphs (c) and (d) shall be invested to provide sufficient liquidity to pay obligations as they come due. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage and shall remain in effect unless rescinded or repealed. [signatures on following page] PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors RESOLUTION 2026-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT MANAGER OR TREASURER TO EXECUTE THE PUBLIC DEPOSITORS REPORT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANY OTHER FINANCIAL REPORTS AS REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) has established the positions of District Manager and Treasurer for the purposes of maintaining the financial records of the District; and WHEREAS, the District desires to authorize District staff to execute the Public Depositor Report and all other financial reports required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. The District Manager or Treasurer are hereby authorized, on behalf of the District, to execute the Public Depositor Report and to transmit same to the Treasurer of the State of Florida as required by Chapter 280, Florida Statutes, as amended, and any and all other financial reports required by any other rule, statute, law, ordinance, or regulation. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors RESOLUTION 2026-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLIC’S OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD; DESIGNATING PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS; DESIGNATING A PROCEDURE TO IDENTIFY INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO BE HEARD; ADDRESSING PUBLIC DECORUM; ADDRESSING EXCEPTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, authorizes the District to adopt resolutions as may be necessary for the conduct of District business; and WHEREAS, Section 286.0114, Florida Statutes, requires that members of the public be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard on a proposition before a board or commission; and WHEREAS, Section 286.0114, Florida Statutes, sets forth guidelines for rules and policies that govern the public’s opportunity to be heard at a public meeting; and WHEREAS, the District’s Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) finds that it is in the best interests of the District to adopt by resolution a policy regulating the provision of public comments during meetings of the Board (the “Public Comment Policy”) for immediate use and application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. DESIGNATING PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS. The purpose of public comment periods is to allow the public the opportunity to be heard on propositions before the Board. The District’s Chairperson, their designee, or such other person conducting a District meeting (the “Presiding Officer”), shall ensure that there is at least one (1) period of time (the “Public Comment Period”) in the District’s meeting agenda whereby the public has an opportunity to be heard on propositions before the Board, as follows: A. An initial Public Comment Period shall be provided at the start of each Board meeting before consideration of any propositions by the Board. In the event there are propositions that come before the Board that are not listed on the agenda, the Presiding Officer shall announce a Public Comment Period on such proposition prior to the Board voting on the matter. B. Speakers shall be permitted to address any agenda item during the initial Public Comment Period. In the Presiding Officer’s discretion, speakers shall be permitted to address any non-agenda matters of personal or general concern regarding the District either during the initial Public Comment Period or during a separate Public Comment Period provided after the conclusion of the District’s business items. C. Individuals wishing to make a public comment are limited to three (3) minutes per person. Speakers may not assign their three (3) minutes to extend another speaker’s time. D. The Presiding Officer may extend or reduce the time periods set forth herein in order to facilitate orderly and efficient District business; provided, however, that a reasonable opportunity for public comment shall be provided consistent with the requirements of Section 286.0114, Florida Statutes. The Presiding Officer may also elect to set and announce additional Public Comment Periods if they deem it appropriate. SECTION 2. DESIGNATING A PROCEDURE TO IDENTIFY INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO BE HEARD. Unless otherwise directed and declared by the Presiding Officer, individuals seeking to be heard on propositions before the Board shall identify themselves by a show of hands or other reasonable means of identification at the beginning of each Public Comment Period, as announced by the Presiding Officer. Alternatively, in the event that public attendance is high, and/or if otherwise in the best interests of the District in order to facilitate efficient and orderly District business, the Presiding Officer may require individuals to complete speaker cards that include the individual’s name, address, the proposition on which they wish to be heard, the individual’s position on the proposition (i.e., “for,” “against,” or “undecided”), and if appropriate, to indicate the designation of a representative to speak for the individual or the individual’s group. In the event large groups of individuals desire to speak, the Presiding Officer may require each group to designate a representative to speak on behalf of such group. Any attorney hired to represent an individual or company’s interests before the Board shall notify the Board of such representation prior to providing any public comment. Sections 1 and 2 herein shall be deemed to apply only to District Board meetings, but the Presiding Officer of a District workshop in their discretion may elect to apply such Sections to District workshops. SECTION 3. PUBLIC DECORUM. The following policies govern public decorum at public meetings and workshops: A. Each person addressing the Board shall proceed to the place assigned to speak and should state their name and address in an audible tone of voice for the public record. B. No person other than a Board Supervisor or District staff member shall be permitted to enter into any discussion with an individual speaker while they have the floor, without the permission of the Presiding Officer. C. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the Presiding Officer from maintaining orderly conduct and proper decorum in a public meeting. Speakers shall refrain from interrupting other speakers with words or noises, speaking out of turn, speaking during another person’s allotted time for public comments, exceeding the time limit for public comments, approaching Board members in a threatening manner, and making obscene or threatening remarks. “Obscene” shall mean remarks, images, or gestures which, when taken as a whole and applying contemporary community standards: (1) appeal to the prurient interest, (2) portray offensive sexual conduct in a patently offensive way, and (3) lack serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value. “Threatening” shall mean remarks or behaviors which convey a serious intent to harm someone. D. The Presiding Officer shall have the discretion to remove any speaker who disregards these policies from the meeting or suspend their public comment privileges for the remainder of the meeting, after first issuing a warning to the speaker. In the event that any person is declared out of order by the Presiding Officer and ordered expelled, and does not immediately leave the meeting facilities, the following steps may be taken: i. The Presiding Officer may declare a recess; ii. The Presiding Officer may contact the local law enforcement authority; or iii. In case the person does not leave the meeting, the Presiding Officer may request that he or she be placed under arrest by local law enforcement authorities for violation of Section 871.01, Florida Statutes, or other applicable law. SECTION 4. EXCEPTIONS. The Board recognizes and may apply all applicable exceptions to Section 286.0114, Florida Statutes, including those set forth in Section 286.0114(3), Florida Statutes, and other applicable law. Additionally, the Presiding Officer may alter the procedures set forth in this Public Comment Policy for public hearings, quasi-judicial proceedings, and other special proceedings that may require a different procedure under Florida law. SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Resolution is held to be illegal or invalid, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective upon its passage and shall remain in effect unless rescinded or repealed. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors RESOLUTION 2026-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING PROMPT PAYMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 218, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, Chapter 218, Florida Statutes, requires timely payment to vendors and contractors providing certain goods and/or services to the District; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the District (the “Board”) accordingly finds that it is in the best interest of the District to establish by resolution the Prompt Payment Policies and Procedures attached hereto as Exhibit A for immediate use and application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. The Prompt Payment Policies and Procedures attached hereto as Exhibit A are hereby adopted pursuant to this Resolution as necessary for the conduct of District business. The Prompt Payment Policies and Procedures shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the Board may amend them; provided, however, that as the provisions of Chapter 218, Florida Statutes, are amended from time to time, the attached Prompt Payment Policies and Procedures shall automatically be amended to incorporate the new requirements of law without any further action by the Board. SECTION 2. If any provision of this Resolution is held to be illegal or invalid, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective upon its passage and shall remain in effect unless rescinded or repealed. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors Exhibit A: Prompt Payment Policies and Procedures Exhibit A: Prompt Payment Policies and Procedure DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Prompt Payment Policies and Procedures In Accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act Chapter 218, Part VII, Florida Statutes March 27, 2026 Dowden Central Community Development District Prompt Payment Policies and Procedures I. Purpose In accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, as amended (Chapter 218, Part VII, Florida Statutes) (“PPA”), the purpose of the Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) Prompt Payment Policies and Procedures (“Policies & Procedures”) is to provide a specific policy to ensure timely payment to Vendors and Contractors (both hereinafter defined) providing goods and/or services to the District and ensure the timely receipt by the District of goods and/or services contemplated at the time of contracting. Please note that the PPA, like any statute or law, may be amended from time to time by legislative action. These Policies & Procedures are based on the statutory requirements as of the date identified on the cover page of this document. By this reference, as applicable statutory provisions subsequently change, these Policies & Procedures shall automatically be amended to incorporate the new requirements of law. These Policies & Procedures are adopted by the District to provide guidance in contracting matters. Failure by the District to comply with these Policies & Procedures shall not expand the rights or remedies of any Provider (hereinafter defined) against the District under the PPA. Nothing contained herein shall be interpreted as more restrictive on the District than what is provided for in the PPA. II. Scope These Policies & Procedures apply to all operations of the District, including Construction Services and Non-Construction Goods and Services, as applicable. III. Definitions A. Agent The District-contracted architect, District-contracted engineer, District Manager, or other person, acting on behalf of the District, and which is required by law or contract to review invoices or payment requests from Providers (hereinafter defined). Such individuals/entities must be identified in accordance with §218.735 (1), Florida Statutes, and further identified in the relevant agreement between the District and the Provider. B. Construction Services All labor, services, and materials provided in connection with the construction, alteration, repair, demolition, reconstruction, or other improvement to real property that require a license under parts I and II of Chapter 489, Florida Statutes. C. Contractor or Provider of Construction Services The entity or individual that provides Construction Services through direct contract with the District. D. Date Stamped Each original and revised invoice or payment request received by the District shall be marked electronically or manually, by use of a date stamp or other method, which date marking clearly indicates the date such invoice or payment request is first delivered to the District through its Agent. In the event that the Agent receives an invoice or payment request but fails to timely or physically mark on the document the date received, “Date Stamped” shall mean the date of actual receipt by the Agent. E. Improper Invoice An invoice that does not conform to the requirements of a Proper Invoice. F. Improper Payment Request A request for payment for Construction Services that does not conform to the requirements of a Proper Payment Request. G. Non-Construction Goods and Services All labor, services, goods and materials provided in connection with anything other than construction, alteration, repair, demolition, reconstruction, or other improvements to real property. H. Proper Invoice An invoice that conforms to all statutory requirements, all requirements of these Policies and Procedures not expressly waived by the District, and any additional requirements included in the agreement for goods and/or services for which the invoice is submitted not expressly waived by the District. I. Proper Payment Request A request for payment for Construction Services which conforms to all statutory requirements, all requirements of these Policies & Procedures not expressly waived by the District, and any additional requirements included in the Construction Services agreement for which the Payment Request is submitted not expressly waived by the District. J. Provider Includes any Vendor, Contractor, or Provider of Construction Services, as defined herein. K. Purchase The purchase of goods, materials, services, or Construction Services; the purchase or lease of personal property; or the lease of real property by the District. L. Vendor Any person or entity that sells goods or services, sells or leases personal property, or leases real property directly to the District, not including Construction Services. IV. Proper Invoice/Payment Request Requirements A. General Prior to Provider receiving payment from the District, Non-Construction Goods and Services and Construction Services, as applicable, shall be received and performed in accordance with contractual or other specifications or requirements to the satisfaction of the District. Provision or delivery of Non-Construction Goods and Services to the District does not constitute acceptance for the purpose of payment. Final acceptance and authorization of payment shall be made only after delivery and inspection by the Agent and the Agent’s confirmation that the Non-Construction Goods and Services or Construction Services meet contract specifications and conditions. Should the Non- Construction Goods and Services or Construction Services differ in any respect from the specifications, payment may be withheld until such time as the Provider takes necessary 1. Name of Vendor 2. Remittance address 3. Invoice date 4. Invoice number 5. The “Bill To” party must be the District or the Board, or other entity approved in writing by the Board of the District Manager 6. Project name (if applicable) 7. In addition to the information required in Section IV.D.1-6 above, invoices involving the purchase of goods should also contain: a. A complete item description b. Quantity purchased c. Unit price(s) d. Total price (for each item) e. Total amount of invoice (all items) f. The location and date(s) of delivery of the goods to the District 8. In addition to the information required in Section IV.D.1-6 above, invoices involving the purchase of services should also contain: a. Itemized description of services performed b. The location and date of delivery of the services to the District c. Billing method for services performed (i.e., approved hourly rates, percentage of completion, cost plus fixed fee, direct/actual costs, etc.) d. Itemization of other direct, reimbursable costs (including description and amount) e. Copies of invoices for other direct, reimbursable costs (other than incidental corrective action. Certain limited exceptions which require payment in advance are permitted when authorized by the District Board of Supervisors (“Board”) or when provided for in the applicable agreement. B. Sales Tax Providers should not include sales tax on any invoice or payment request. The District’s current tax-exempt number is _________________. A copy of the tax-exempt form will be supplied to Providers upon request. C. Federal Identification and Social Security Numbers Providers are paid using either a Federal Identification Number or Social Security Number. To receive payment, Providers should supply the District with the correct number as well as a proper Internal Revenue Service W-9 Form. The District Manager shall treat information provided in accordance with Florida law. Providers should notify the District Manager when changes in data occur at (407) 841- 5524; email: jshowe@gmscfl.com. D. Proper Invoice for Non-Construction Goods and Services All Non-Construction Goods and Services invoiced must be supplied or performed in accordance with the applicable purchase order (including any bid/proposal provided, if applicable) or agreement and such Non-Construction Goods and Services quantity and quality must be equal to or better than what is required by such terms. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable agreement, invoices should contain all of the following minimum information in order to be considered a Proper Invoice: 9. Any applicable discounts 10. Any other information or documentation, which may be required or specified under the terms of the purchase order or agreement costs such as copying) and one (1) of the following: i. Copy of both sides of a cancelled check evidencing payment for costs submitted for reimbursement ii. Paid receipt iii. Waiver/lien release from subcontractor (if applicable) E. Proper Payment Request Requirements for Construction Services Payment Requests must conform to all requirements of Section IV, A-D above, unless otherwise specified in the terms of the applicable agreement or purchase order between the District and the Provider. V. Submission of Invoices and Payment Requests The Provider shall submit all Invoices and Payment Requests for both Construction Services and Non-Construction Goods and Services to the District’s Agent as provided in the purchase order or agreement, as applicable, and to the District Manager as follows: Submit the invoice and/or payment request, with required additional material and in conformance with these Policies and Procedures, by mail, by hand delivery, or via email (Note: email is the preferred method for receipt of Non-Construction Goods and Services invoices). 1. Mailing and Drop Off Address Dowden Central Community Development District c/o Governmental Management Services - Central Florida, LLC 219 E. Livingston Street Orlando, Florida 32801 Attn: District Manager 2. Email Address jshowe@gmscfl.com VI. Calculation of Payment Due Date a. On which delivery of personal property is fully accepted by the District; b. On which services are completed and accepted by the District; c. On which the contracted rental period begins (if applicable); or d. On which the District and the Vendor agree in a written agreement that A. Non-Construction Goods and Services Invoices 1. Receipt of Proper Invoice Payment is due from the District forty-five (45) days from the date on which a Proper Invoice is Date Stamped. 2. Receipt of Improper Invoice If an Improper Invoice is received, a required invoice is not received, or invoicing of a request for payment is not required, the time when payment is due from the District is forty-five (45) days from the latest date of the following: provides payment due dates. a. Be provided in writing; b. Specify any and all known deficiencies; and c. State actions necessary to correct the Improper Invoice. 3. Rejection of an Improper Invoice The District may reject an Improper Invoice. Within ten (10) days of receipt of the Improper Invoice by the District, the Vendor must be notified that the invoice is improper and be given an opportunity to correct the deficient or missing information, remedy the faulty work, replace the defective goods, or take other necessary, remedial action. The District’s rejection of an Improper Invoice must: If the Vendor submits a corrected invoice, which corrects the deficiencies specified in the District’s written rejection, the District must pay the corrected invoice within the later of: (a) ten (10) business days after date the corrected invoice is Date Stamped; or (b) forty-five (45) days after the date the Improper Invoice was Date Stamped. If the Vendor submits an invoice in response to the District’s written rejection which fails to correct the deficiencies specified or continues to be an Improper Invoice, the District must reject that invoice as stated herein. 4. Payment of Undisputed Portion of Invoice If the District disputes a portion of an invoice, the undisputed portion shall be paid in a timely manner and in accordance with the due dates for payment as specified in these Policies & Procedures. B. Payment Requests for Construction Services 1. Receipt of Proper Payment Request The time at which payment is due for Construction Services from the District is as follows: a. If an Agent must approve the payment request before it is submitted to the District Manager, payment (whether full or partial) is due twenty-five (25) business days after the payment request is Date Stamped. The Provider may send the District an overdue notice. If the payment request is not rejected within four (4) business days after Date Stamp of the overdue notice, the payment request shall be deemed accepted, except for any portion of the payment request that is fraudulent, misleading or is the subject of dispute. The agreement between the District and the Provider shall identify the Agent to which the Provider shall submit its payment request or shall be provided by the District through a separate written notice no later than ten (10) days after contract award or notice to proceed, whichever is later. The Provider’s submission of a payment request to the Agent shall be Date Stamped, which shall commence the time periods for payment or rejection of a payment request or invoice as provided in this section. i. Be provided in writing; ii. Specify any and all known deficiencies; and iii. State actions necessary to correct the Improper Payment Request. b. If, pursuant to contract, an Agent is not required to approve the payment request submitted to the District, payment is due twenty (20) business days after the payment request is Date Stamped unless such payment request includes fraudulent or misleading information or is the subject of dispute. 2. Receipt and Rejection of Improper Payment Request a. If an Improper Payment Request is received, the District must reject the Improper Payment Request within twenty (20) business days after the date on which the payment request is Date Stamped. b. The District’s rejection of the Improper Payment Request must: c. If a Provider submits a payment request which corrects the deficiency specified in the District’s written rejection, the District must pay or reject the corrected submission no later than ten (10) business days after the date the corrected payment request is Date Stamped. 3. Payment of Undisputed Portion of Payment Request If the District disputes a portion of a payment request, the undisputed portion shall be paid in a timely manner and in accordance with the due dates for payment as specified in this section. VII. Resolution of Disputes A. If a dispute arises between a Provider and the District concerning payment of an invoice or payment request, the dispute shall be resolved as set forth in §218.735, Florida Statutes, for Construction Services, and §218.76, Florida Statutes, for Non-Construction Goods and Services. B. Dispute between the District and a Provider: If a dispute between the District and a Provider cannot be resolved following resubmission of a payment request by the Provider, the dispute must be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedure prescribed in the construction contract, if any. In the absence of a prescribed procedure in the contract, the dispute must be resolved by the procedures specified below. C. Dispute Resolution Procedures 1. If an Improper Payment Request or Improper Invoice is submitted, and the Provider refuses or fails to submit a revised payment request or invoice as contemplated by the PPA and these Policies and Procedures, the Provider shall, not later than thirty (30) days after the date on which the last payment request or invoice was Date Stamped, submit a written statement via certified mail to the Agent, copying the District Manager, specifying the basis upon which the Provider contends the last submitted payment request or invoice was proper. 2. Within forty-five (45) days of receipt by the Agent and District Manager of the disputed, last-submitted payment request or invoice, the Agent and/or District Manager shall commence investigation of the dispute and render a final decision on the matter no later than sixty (60) days after the date on which the last-submitted payment request or invoice is Date Stamped. 3. If the District does not commence the dispute resolution procedure within the time provided herein, a Provider may give written notice via certified mail to the Agent, copying the District Manager, of the District’s failure to timely commence its dispute resolution procedure. If the District fails to commence the dispute resolution procedure within four (4) business days after receipt of such notice, any amounts resolved in the Provider’s favor shall bear mandatory interest, as set forth in §218.735(9), Florida Statutes, from the date on which the payment request or invoice containing the disputed amounts was Date Stamped. If the dispute resolution procedure is not commenced within four (4) business days after receipt of the notice, the objection to the payment request or invoice shall be deemed waived. The waiver of an objection pursuant to this paragraph does not relieve a Provider of its contractual obligations. 4. Absent a written agreement to the contrary, if the Provider refuses or fails to provide the written statement required above, the Agent and/or District Manager is not required to contact the Provider in the investigation. In addition, and absent a written agreement to the contrary, if such written statement is not provided, the District may immediately contract with third parties to provide the goods and services subject to the dispute and deduct the costs of such third-party purchases from amounts owed to the Provider. 5. The Board shall approve any decision of the District Manager to contract with a third party which would result in: 1) an expenditure above what is budgeted for the Construction Services or Non-Construction Services; or 2) an expenditure which exceeds the original contract amount for the Construction Services or Non- Construction Services by more than ten percent (10%) or Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). 6. A written explanation of the final decision shall be sent to the Provider, via certified mail, within five (5) business days from the date on which such final decision is made. A copy of the written explanation of the final decision shall be provided to the Chairperson of the Board simultaneously with the certified mailing to the Provider. 7. If a Provider does not accept in writing the final decision within five (5) days after receipt by the Provider, the District may immediately contract with third parties to provide the goods and services subject to the dispute and deduct the costs of such third-party purchases from amounts owed to the Provider. If the costs of the thirdparty purchases exceed the amount the District owes to the Provider, the District may seek to recover such excess from the Provider in a court of law or as otherwise provided in an agreement between the District and the Provider. Nothing contained herein shall limit or affect the District’s ability to enforce all of its legal and contractual rights and remedies against the Provider. VIII. Purchases Involving Federal Funds or Bond Funds When the District intends to pay for a purchase with federal funds or bond funds, the District shall make such purchases only upon reasonable assurances that federal funds or bond funds sufficient to cover the cost will be received. When payment is contingent upon the receipt of bond funds, federal funds, or federal approval, the public procurement documents and any agreement with a Provider shall clearly state such contingency. (§218.77, Florida Statutes). IX. Requirements for Construction Services Contracts – Project Completion; Retainage The District intends to follow the PPA requirements for construction project completion and retainage, including, but not limited to, §218.735 (7) and (8), Florida Statutes. X. Late Payment Interest Charges Failure on the part of the District to make timely payments may result in District responsibility for late payment interest charges. No agreement between the District and a Provider may prohibit the collection of late payment interest charges allowable under the PPA as mandatory interest. (§218.75, Florida Statutes). A. Related to Non-Construction Goods and Services All payments due from the District, and not made within the time specified within this policy, will bear interest, from thirty (30) days after the due date, at the rate of one percent (1%) per month on the unpaid balance. The Vendor must submit a Proper Invoice to the District for any interest accrued in order to receive the interest payment. (§218.74(4), Florida Statutes). An overdue period of less than one (1) month is considered as one (1) month in computing interest. Unpaid interest is compounded monthly. The term one (1) month means a period beginning on any day of a month and ending on the same day of the following month. B. Related to Construction Services All payments for Construction Services that are not made within the time periods specified within the applicable statute, shall bear interest from thirty (30) days after the due date, at the rate of two percent (2%) per month, or the rate specified by agreement, whichever is greater. (§218.735(9), Florida Statutes). The Provider must submit a Proper Payment Request to the District for any interest accrued in order to receive the interest payment. An overdue period of less than one (1) month is considered as one (1) month in computing interest. (§218.74 (4), Florida Statutes). Unpaid interest is compounded monthly. The term one (1) month means a period beginning on any day of a month and ending on the same day of the following month. C. Report of Interest If the total amount of interest paid during the preceding fiscal year exceeds Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00), the District Manager is required to submit a report to the Board during December of each year, stating the number of interest payments made and the total amount of such payments. (§218.78, Florida Statutes). MEMORANDUM TO: Dowden Central Community Development District Board of Supervisors FROM: Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC DATE: March 27, 2026 RE: Public Records Retention The purpose of this memorandum is to outline the District’s responsibilities in relation to the retention and disposition of its public records (“Records Retention”) and to present a choice between two different resolutions for the Board to consider. Historically, most districts have not engaged in the disposition of records and have simply chosen to keep all records. However, current state law provides for the disposition of many records after a specified period of time. In order to devise a Records Retention Policy which makes sense, there are three primary sources for legal requirements that must be considered. Overview of State Law Records Retention Requirements Florida Law sets forth a comprehensive scheme governing Records Retention. Section 257.36, Florida Statutes, entitled “Records and Information Management” created the Division of Library and Information Services of the Department of State (“DLIS”) which is charged with the duty to set forth policies and rules regulating Records Retention. To this end, DLIS has adopted comprehensive rules and policies applicable to community development districts (“CDDs”) which are set forth in the Florida Administrative Code sections 1B-24.001, 1B-24.003, 1B-26.0021, and 1B-26.003. DLIS adopts records retention schedules which provide the minimum amount of time that different public records must be kept before they are disposed (“Schedules”). The Schedules typically applicable to CDDs are GS1-SL (General Records Schedule for State and Local Government Agencies), GS3 (General Records Schedule for Election Records), and GS14 (General Records Schedule for Public Utilities). GS1-SL and GS3 will apply to every CDD, while GS14 will apply to just those CDDs operating water and sewer utilities. Each of these three schedules is further broken down into categories of similar documents. Under Florida law, all documents of a particular type must be retained for the minimum amount of time set forth in the applicable section of the Schedules. In the event a District record exists that does not fall into one of the specified categories, the District is responsible for requesting that an “Individual Records Schedule” be created by DLIS. Florida law allows CDDs to adopt policies that extend the amount of time a record must be kept. However, CDDs do not have the power to shorten the time periods in the Schedules. Overview of Federal Law Records Retention Requirements by Virtue of Tax-Exempt Bond Issuance If a District has issued tax exempt bonds, there are various requirements imposed by federal law relating to Records Retention. The general principle is that documents in any way related to the issuance of tax-exempt bonds, revenues securing bonds, and the use of the bond proceeds should be kept until at least three (3) years after the bonds are redeemed. If refunding bonds are issued, records for the refunding bonds and the bonds refunded should be kept until at least three (3) years after the refunding bonds are redeemed. The records which must be kept include, but are not limited to: 1. Basic records relating to the bond transaction (including the trust indenture, loan agreements, and bond counsel opinion); and 2. Documentation evidencing the expenditure of bond proceeds; and 3. Documentation evidencing use of bond-financed property by public and private sources (i.e., copies of management contracts and research agreements); and 4. Documentation evidencing all sources of payment or security for the bonds, such as assessments; and 5. Documentation pertaining to any investment of bond proceeds (including the purchase and sale of securities, SLGS subscriptions, yield calculations for each class of investments, actual investment income received from the investment of proceeds, guaranteed investment contracts, and rebate calculations). Overview of Trust Indenture Requirements to Retain Records Most, if not all, trust indentures require CDDs that have issued bonds to maintain records which demonstrate that the District has not taken any action to jeopardize the tax-exempt status of the bonds. Current Responsibilities for District Records Retention Section 119.021(2)(b), Florida Statutes, provides that the District must comply with the DLIS rules establishing retention schedules and disposal processes. Section 119.021(2)(c), Florida Statutes, provides that each public official shall systematically dispose of records no longer needed, subject to the consent of DLIS. Although the ultimate responsibility rests with the Secretary, the District needs to formally appoint a Records Management Liaison Officer to interact with DLIS. The attached resolutions appoint a Records Management Liaison Officer and outline such person’s duties. District Options for Records Retention Policy At this point in time, the District really has two options to ensure compliance with applicable Records Retention laws. First, the District can adopt the Florida Records Retention Schedules modified to ensure the District is also retaining the records required by federal law and the trust indenture. This option allows for the timely destruction of records while ensuring that the District’s policy is in compliance with state and federal laws. Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC has prepared a resolution that implements this option, and it is attached hereto as Option 1. Second, a District can adopt the Florida Records Retention Schedules as written and adopt a policy that states that the District will not be destroying any records at this point in time. While this seems like the easiest approach, it has its drawbacks and is inconsistent with the structure intended by Florida law. Not disposing of documents in a timely manner increases the cost of maintaining records thereby shifting valuable financial resources away from core functions. In addition, unnecessary Records Retention may disadvantage a District in future litigation and may be viewed as a lackadaisical approach to records management, thereby undermining the public’s confidence in the integrity of the Records Retention system. Despite these concerns, the District could choose to keep all records. Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC has prepared a resolution that implements this option, and it is attached hereto as Option 2. It is important to note that the District could change its Records Retention policy at a later date so long as the District’s amendment was consistent with the notice and hearing provisions found in Chapter 190. Electronic Recordkeeping Electronic recordkeeping is one of the many subjects under consideration by the Florida Legislature and our office will circulate an update on any legislative developments that occur. Presently, electronic recordkeeping is authorized by Rule 1B-26.003, Florida Administrative Code, which provides control standards relating to the same. The DLIS has released the “Electronic Recordkeeping Strategic Plan,” which focuses on recording strategies as they relate to electronic records. The Strategic Plan, as well as a multitude of resources for records managers, is made available for review by DLIS on the DLIS website, which may change from time to time. OPTION 1 RESOLUTION 2026-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A RECORDS MANAGEMENT LIAISON OFFICER; PROVIDING THE DUTIES OF THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT LIAISON OFFICER; ADOPTING A RECORDS RETENTION POLICY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, authorizes the District to adopt rules to govern the administration of the District and to adopt resolutions as may be necessary for the conduct of District business; and WHEREAS, Section 257.36(5), Florida Statutes, requires the District to establish and maintain an active and continuing program for the economical and efficient management of records and to provide for the appointment of a records management liaison officer (the “Records Management Liaison Officer”); and WHEREAS, the District desires for the Records Management Liaison Officer to be an employee of the District or an employee of the District Manager; and WHEREAS, the District desires to authorize the District’s records custodian to appoint a Records Management Liaison Officer, which may or may not be the District’s records custodian; and WHEREAS, the District desires to prescribe duties of the Records Management Liaison Officer and provide for the assignment of additional duties; and WHEREAS, the District’s Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) finds that it is in the best interests of the District to adopt by resolution a Records Retention Policy (the “Policy”) for immediate use and application; and WHEREAS, the District desires to provide for future amendment of the Records Retention Policy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. The District hereby authorizes the District’s records custodian to appoint a Records Management Liaison Officer and report such appointment to the appropriate State of Florida agencies. A Records Management Liaison Officer shall be an employee of the District or the District Manager. The Board, and the District’s records custodian, shall each have the individual power to remove the Records Management Liaison Officer at any time for any reason. Immediately following the removal or resignation of a Records Management Liaison Officer, the District’s records custodian shall appoint a replacement Records Management Liaison Officer. SECTION 2. The duties of the Records Management Liaison Officer shall include the following: A. Serve as the District’s contact with the Florida Department of State, State Library and Archives of Florida; B. Coordinate the District’s records inventory; C. Maintain records retention and disposition forms; D. Coordinate District records management training; E. Develop records management procedures consistent with the attached Records Retention Policy, as amended; F. Participate in the development of the District’s development of electronic record keeping systems; G. Submit annual compliance statements; H. Work with the Florida Department of State, State Library and Archives of Florida to establish individual retention schedules for the District, from time to time and as may be necessary; and I. Such other duties as may be assigned by the Board or the District’s records custodian in the future. SECTION 3. The District hereby adopts as its Records Retention Policy the applicable provisions of Section 257.36(5), Florida Statutes, the rules adopted by the Division of Library and Information Services of the Department of State (the “Division”) pursuant to Section 257.36, Florida Statutes, and the General Records Schedules established by the Division. However, the District will retain certain records longer than required by the General Records Schedules established by the Division as set forth in Exhibit A. To the extent the above statute, rules or schedules are amended or supplemented in the future, the District’s Records Retention Policy shall automatically incorporate such amendment or supplement provided that such automatic amendment shall not reduce the retention times set forth in Exhibit A. The Records Retention Policy shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the Board amends the Policy. SECTION 4. If any provision of this resolution is held to be illegal or invalid, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 5. This resolution shall become effective upon its passage and shall remain in effect unless rescinded or repealed. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors Exhibit A: District Amendments to General Records Schedules Established by the Division Exhibit A: District Amendments to General Records Schedules Established by the Division ADVERTISEMENTS: LEGAL (Item #25) The District shall retain mailed and published legal advertisements, and corresponding affidavits, relating to proceedings under uniform method of collection of debt assessments permanently. The District shall retain mailed and published legal advertisements, and corresponding affidavits, relating to the levy of assessments securing bonds for five (5) fiscal years provided applicable audits have been released, or until three (3) calendar years after related bonds are redeemed, whichever is later. AUDITS: INDEPENDENT (Item #56) The District shall retain the record copy of independent audits for ten (10) fiscal years or until three (3) calendar years after all related bonds are redeemed, whichever is later. DISBURSEMENT RECORDS: DETAIL (Item #340) The District shall retain the record copy of disbursement records relating to the use of bonds for five (5) fiscal years provided applicable audits have been released or until three (3) calendar years after related bonds are redeemed, whichever is later. DISBURSEMENT RECORDS: SUMMARY (Item #341) The District shall retain the record copy of disbursement records relating to the use of bonds for ten (10) fiscal years provided applicable audits have been released or until three (3) calendar years after related bonds are redeemed, whichever is later. FINANCIAL REPORTS: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ANNUAL REPORTS (Item #107) The District shall retain the record copy of disbursement records relating to the use of bonds for ten (10) fiscal years provided applicable audits have been released or until three (3) calendar years after all related bonds are redeemed, whichever is later. INCIDENT REPORT FILES (Item #241) The District shall retain incident reports for five (5) anniversary years from the date of the incident. MINUTES: OFFICIAL MEETINGS (PRELIMINARY/AUDIO RECORDINGS/VIDEO RECORDINGS (Item #4) The District shall retain audio recordings of board of supervisor meetings for five (5) calendar years after adoption of the official minutes. PROJECT FILES: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT (Item #136) The District shall retain the record copy of project files for projects funded with bonds for ten (10) fiscal years after completion of the project provided applicable audits have been released or until three (3) calendar years after all related bonds are redeemed, whichever is later. REAL PROPERTY RECORDS: CONDEMNATION/DEMOLITION (Item #364) The District shall retain the record copy of project files for condemnation/demolition projects funded with bonds for five (5) anniversary years after final action or until three (3) calendar years after all related bonds are redeemed, whichever is later. The record copy of deeds and easements shall be kept permanently. REAL PROPERTY RECORDS: PROPERTY ACQUIRED (Item #172) The District shall retain the record copy of documents related to property acquisitions funded with bonds for three (3) fiscal years after final disposition of the property provided applicable audits have been released or until three (3) calendar years after all related bonds are redeemed, whichever is later. The record copy of deeds and easements shall be kept permanently. OPTION 2 RESOLUTION 2026-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A RECORDS MANAGEMENT LIAISON OFFICER; PROVIDING THE DUTIES OF THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT LIAISON OFFICER; ADOPTING A RECORDS RETENTION POLICY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, authorizes the District to adopt rules to govern the administration of the District and to adopt resolutions as may be necessary for the conduct of District business; and WHEREAS, Section 257.36(5), Florida Statutes, requires the District to establish and maintain an active and continuing program for the economical and efficient management of records and to provide for the appointment of a records management liaison officer (the “Records Management Liaison Officer”); and WHEREAS, the District desires for the Records Management Liaison Officer to be an employee of the District or an employee of the District Manager; and WHEREAS, the District desires to authorize the District’s records custodian to appoint a Records Management Liaison Officer, which may or may not be the District’s records custodian; and WHEREAS, the District desires to prescribe duties of the Records Management Liaison Officer and provide for the assignment of additional duties; and WHEREAS, the District’s Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) finds that it is in the best interests of the District to adopt by resolution a Records Retention Policy (the “Policy”) for immediate use and application; and WHEREAS, the District desires to provide for future amendment of the Records Retention Policy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. The District hereby authorizes the District’s records custodian to appoint a Records Management Liaison Officer and report such appointment to the appropriate State of Florida agencies. A Records Management Liaison Officer shall be an employee of the District or the District Manager. The Board, and the District’s records custodian, shall each have the individual power to remove the Records Management Liaison Officer at any time for any reason. Immediately following the removal or resignation of a Records Management Liaison Officer, the District’s records custodian shall appoint a replacement Records Management Liaison Officer. SECTION 2. The duties of the Records Management Liaison Officer shall include, but not be limited to, the following: A. Serve as the District’s contact with the Florida Department of State, State Library and Archives of Florida; B. Coordinate the District’s records inventory; C. Maintain records retention and disposition forms; D. Coordinate District records management training; E. Develop records management procedures consistent with the attached Records Retention Policy, as amended; F. Participate in the District’s development of electronic record keeping systems; G. Submit annual compliance statements; H. Work with the Florida Department of State, State Library and Archives of Florida to establish individual retention schedules for the District, from time to time and as may be necessary; and I. Such other duties as may be assigned by the Board or the District’s records custodian in the future. SECTION 3. The District hereby adopts as its Records Retention Policy the applicable provisions of Section 257.36(5), Florida Statutes, the rules adopted by the Division of Library and Information Services of the Department of State (the “Division”) pursuant to Section 257.36, Florida Statutes, and the General Records Schedules established by the Division. However, the District hereby extends the minimum retention guidelines contained in the General Records Schedules so that the District will retain all public records relating to District business until the Board of Supervisors amends the Records Retention Policy to address the disposition of the same. To the extent the above statute, rules, or schedules are amended or supplemented in the future, the District’s Records Retention Policy shall automatically incorporate such amendment or supplement provided that such automatic change does not permit the disposition of District records without further action of the Board. The Records Retention Policy shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the Board amends the Policy. SECTION 4. If any provision of this resolution is held to be illegal or invalid, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 5. This resolution shall become effective upon its passage and shall remain in effect unless rescinded or repealed. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors Composite Exhibit A: General Records Schedules, GS1-SL and GS3 Composite Exhibit A: General Records Schedules Established by the Division (GS1-SL and GS3) [attach, if Option 2 adopted] RESOLUTION 2026-16 A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING AN INTERNAL CONTROLS POLICY CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 218.33, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, consistent with Section 218.33, Florida Statutes, the District is statutorily required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse as defined in Section 11.45(1), Florida Statutes; promote and encourage compliance with applicable laws, rules, contracts, grant agreements, and best practices; support economical and efficient operations; ensure reliability of financial records and reports; and safeguard assets; and WHEREAS, to demonstrate compliance with Section 218.33, Florida Statutes, the District desires to adopt by resolution the Internal Controls Policy attached hereto as Exhibit A. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. POLICY. The attached Internal Controls Policy attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby adopted pursuant to this Resolution. SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Resolution is held to be illegal or invalid, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective upon its passage and shall remain in effect unless rescinded or repealed. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors Exhibit A: Internal Controls Policy Exhibit A: Internal Controls Policy DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT INTERNAL CONTROLS POLICY 1. Purpose. 1.1. The purpose of this internal controls policy is to establish and maintain internal controls for Dowden Central Community Development District. 1.2. Consistent with Section 218.33(3), Florida Statutes, the internal controls adopted herein are designed to: 1.2.1. Prevent and detect Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (as hereinafter defined). 1.2.2. Promote and encourage compliance with applicable laws, rules, contracts, grant agreements, and best practices. 1.2.3. Support economical and efficient operations. 1.2.4. Ensure reliability of financial records and reports. 1.2.5. Safeguard Assets (as hereinafter defined). 2. Definitions. 2.1. “Abuse” means behavior that is deficient or improper when compared with behavior that a prudent person would consider a reasonable and necessary operational practice given the facts and circumstances. The term includes the misuse of authority or position for personal gain. 2.2. “Assets” means District assets such as cash or other financial resources, supplies, inventories, equipment and other fixed assets, real property, intellectual property, or data. 2.3. “Auditor” means the independent auditor (and its employees) retained by the District to perform the annual audit required by state law. 2.4. “Board” means the Board of Supervisors for the District. 2.5. “District Management” means (i) the independent contractor (and its employees and agents) retained by the District to provide professional district management services to the District and (ii) any other independent contractor (and its employees and agents) separately retained by the District to provide amenity management services, provided said services include a responsibility to safeguard and protect Assets. 2.6. “Fraud” means obtaining something of value or causing loss to another through willful misrepresentation, including, but not limited to, intentional misstatements or intentional omissions of amounts or disclosures in financial statements to deceive users of financial statements, theft of an entity’s assets, bribery, or the use of one’s position for personal enrichment through the deliberate misuse or misapplication of an organization’s resources. 2.7. “Internal Controls” means systems and procedures designed to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse; promote and encourage compliance with applicable laws, rules, contracts, grant agreements, and best practices; support economical and efficient operations; ensure reliability of financial records and reports; and safeguard assets. 2.8. “Risk” means anything that could negatively impact the District’s ability to meet its goals and objectives. The term includes strategic, financial, regulatory, reputational, and operational risks. 2.9. “Waste” means the act of using or expending resources unreasonably, carelessly, extravagantly, or for no useful purpose. 3. Control Environment. 3.1. Ethical and Honest Behavior. 3.1.1. District Management is responsible for maintaining a work environment that promotes ethical and honest behavior on the part of all employees, contractors, vendors, and others. 3.1.2. Managers at all levels must behave ethically and communicate to employees and others that they are expected to behave ethically. 3.1.3. Managers must demonstrate through words and actions that unethical behavior will not be tolerated. 4. Risk Assessment. 4.1. Risk Assessment. District Management is responsible for assessing Risk to the District. District Management’s Risk assessments shall include, but not be limited to: 4.1.1. Identifying potential hazards. 4.1.2. Evaluating the likelihood and extent of harm. 4.1.3. Identifying cost-justified precautions and implementing those precautions. 5. Control Activities. 5.1. Minimum Internal Controls. The District hereby establishes the following minimum Internal Controls to prevent and detect Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: 5.1.1. Preventive controls designed to forestall errors or irregularities and thereby avoid the cost of corrections. Preventive control activities shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 5.1.1.1. Identifying and segregating incompatible duties and/or implementing mitigating controls. 5.1.1.2. Performing accounting functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards. 5.1.1.3. Requiring proper authorizations to access and/or modify accounting software. 5.1.1.4. Implementing computerized accounting techniques (e.g. to help identify coding errors, avoid duplicate invoices, etc.). 5.1.1.5. Maintaining a schedule of the District’s material fixed Assets. 5.1.1.6. Maintaining physical control over the District’s material and vulnerable Assets (e.g. lock and key, computer passwords, network firewalls, etc.). 5.1.1.7. Retaining and restricting access to sensitive documents. 5.1.1.8. Performing regular electronic data backups. 5.1.2. Detective controls designed to measure the effectiveness of preventive controls and to detect errors or irregularities when they occur. Detective control activities shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 5.1.2.1. Preparing financial reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards. 5.1.2.2. Reviewing financial statements and investigating any material variances between budgeted expenses and actual expenses. 5.1.2.3. Establishing and implementing periodic reconciliations of bank, trust, and petty cash accounts. 5.1.2.4. Establishing an internal protocol for reporting and investigating known or suspected acts of Fraud, Waste, or Abuse. 5.1.2.5. Engaging in periodic physical inventory counts and comparisons with inventory records. 5.1.2.6. Monitoring all ACH (electronic) transactions and the sequencing of checks. 5.2. Implementation. District Management shall implement the minimum Internal Controls described herein. District Management may also implement additional Internal Controls that it deems advisable or appropriate for the District. The specific ways District Management implements these minimum Internal Controls shall be consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and otherwise conform to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards and norms. 6. Information and Communication. 6.1. Information and Communication. District Management shall communicate to its employees (needing to know) information relevant to the Internal Controls, including, but not limited to, any changes to the Internal Controls and/or changes to laws, rules, contracts, grant agreements, and best practices. 6.2. Training. District Management shall regularly train its employees (needing the training) in connection with the Internal Controls described herein and promote and encourage compliance with applicable laws, rules, contracts, grant agreements, and best practices. 7. Monitoring Activities. 7.1. Internal Reviews. District Management shall internally review the District’s Internal Controls at least once per year. In connection with this internal review, District Management shall: 7.1.1.1. Review its operational processes. 7.1.1.2. Consider the potential risk of Fraud, Waste, or Abuse inherent in each process. 7.1.1.3. Identify the controls included in the process, or controls that could be included, that would result in a reduction in the inherent risk. 7.1.1.4. Assess whether there are Internal Controls that need to be improved or added to the process under consideration. 7.1.1.5. Implement new controls or improve existing controls that are determined to be the most efficient and effective for decreasing the risk of Fraud, Waste, or Abuse. 7.1.1.6. Train its employees in implementing new controls or improvements to existing controls. 7.2. External Audits and Other Reviews. Audits and other reviews may be performed on various components of the District’s Internal Controls by the Auditor consistent with Government Auditing Standards (GAS). Audits may identify material deficiencies in the Internal Controls and make recommendations to improve them. District Management shall communicate and cooperate with the Board and the Auditor regarding the potential implementation of Auditor recommendations. Specific Authority: §§ 190.011(5), 218.33(3), Florida Statutes Effective date: March 27, 2026 RESOLUTION 2026-17 A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATING THE PRIMARY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND PRINCIPAL HEADQUARTERS OF THE DISTRICT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, the District desires to designate its primary administrative office as the location where the District’s public records are routinely created, sent, received, maintained, and requested, for the purposes of prominently posting the contact information of the District’s Record’s Custodian in order to provide citizens with the ability to access the District’s records and ensure that the public is informed of the activities of the District in accordance with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, the District additionally desires to specify the location of the District’s principal headquarters for the purpose of establishing proper venue under the common law home venue privilege applicable to the District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. The District’s primary administrative office for purposes of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, shall be located at Governmental Management Services- Central Florida, LLC, 219 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801. SECTION 2. The District’s principal headquarters for purposes of establishing proper venue shall be located at the offices of Governmental Management Services – Central Florida, LLC, 219 East Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801 within Orange County, Florida. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors RESOLUTION 2026-18 A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATING THE LOCATION OF THE LOCAL DISTRICT RECORDS OFFICE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, the District is statutorily required to designate a local district records office location for the purposes of affording citizens the ability to access the District’s records, promoting the disclosure of matters undertaken by the District, and ensuring that the public is informed of the activities of the District in accordance with Chapter 119 and Section 190.006(7), Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, District records are available for public review and inspection at the offices of Governmental Management Services- Central Florida, LLC, 219 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. The District’s local records office shall be located at: Governmental Management Services – Central Florida, LLC 219 East Livingston Street Orlando, Florida 32801 SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors Align the future. ReAlign the past. Customized ADA Compliant Website Proposal for: Dowden Central Community Development District March 17, 2026 Project Scope Website Design Overview 1. Project Background and Description Dowden Central CDD (the client) is seeking an ADA compliant website. 2. Project Scope ReAlign Web Design (the company) will create and design a new website for the client. The website will aim to portray the CDD in a professional image while serving several functions such as; district information center, document storage, Florida statute requirement fulfillment, and ADA compliance. The website will have standard security including antivirus, firewall and SSL encryption. The website will be compliant with Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will maintain a conformance level of AA with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1). The project is considered finished when the client is satisfied with the implementation of the website provided, within reason. The company will provide an invoice upon completion and implementation of the website. Any further revisions beyond the finished website may be subject to a fee. 3. Deliverables The company: One completed website, site content and images, website security, antivirus and firewall, SSL implementation, domain transfer (if necessary), DNS and hosting setup, ADA Section 508 compliance and WCAG 2.1 AA conformity. The client: Payment upon completion and invoice receipt and any content required to complete the project within the scope of work including proprietary property. 4. Price - $1,750 Upon Completion The company will bill $1,750 upon completion of the finished website and acceptance by the client. 5. High-Level Timeline/Schedule The company will utilize best efforts to deliver the completed website within one month of an executed agreement and authority to proceed. Demo Content – Everything is Customized Custom Website Design Featuring a welcome page with public information, community features and documents. Document Storage Quickly search, find, and download community documents like budgets, notices, and more. Community Information Display the current board, meeting notices, and other important information. Easy Contact Custom contact options that notify the board and/or management company. Indemnification: The Company warrants that all accessibility compliance seals warrant a passing grade from the UserWay accessibility testing widget at the time of testing according to the standards set forth by UserWay. The Company does not independently verify the accuracy of accessibility tests. The Client specifically recognizes and acknowledges that ADA Section 508 guidelines and WCAG 2.1 guidelines are constantly changing and that at the time of this Agreement there is no single definitive authority on digital accessibility standards. Upon acceptance of the completed website, the Client assumes title to the website along with all responsibility for maintaining ADA 508 and WCAG 2.1 conformity and compliance. At the moment of transfer of title of the website to the Client and thereafter in perpetuity, the Client shall indemnify, defend and hold Company and its owners, shareholders, officers, directors, partners, partnerships, affiliates, subsidiaries, divisions or employees, authorized agents, independent contractors and permitted assigns (“Company Indemnified Parties”) harmless from and against any and all claims, suits, actions, demands, and proceedings of any kind (“Claims”), threatened, asserted or filed against Company or any and all Company Indemnified Parties by any third party, and any damages, losses, expenses, liabilities or costs of any kind (including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees, witness fees and court costs) which may be incurred in connection with such Claims (including those necessary to successfully establish the right to indemnification), regarding non-compliance with any ADA Section 508 guidelines and WCAG 2.1 guidelines or similar regulations and cannot be held liable for any lawsuits arising therefrom. Approval and Authority to Proceed We approve the project as described above and authorize the team to proceed. Service Acceptance Website creation - $1,750 one-time fee ADA Compliance Audits - $960 annually Approved By Date RESOLUTION 2026-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT GRANTING THE CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON THE AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY CONVEYANCE AND DEDICATION DOCUMENTS, PLATS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DISTRICT’S IMPROVEMENTS; APPROVING THE SCOPE AND TERMS OF SUCH AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, and situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida, and WHEREAS, Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, authorizes the District to construct, install, operate, and/or maintain systems and facilities for certain basic infrastructure, including, but not limited to, roadways, stormwater management system, water, wastewater and reclaim utilities, hardscape, landscape and irrigation, undergrounding of conduit, recreational amenities, and professional fees; and WHEREAS, the District intends to adopt that certain Dowden Central Community Development District Master Engineer’s Report, dated March 27, 2026 (the “Engineer’s Report”), which sets forth the scope of the District’s capital improvement plan and the improvements that are to be constructed thereto (the “Improvements”); and WHEREAS, in connection with the development of the Improvements in accordance with the Engineer’s Report, which includes, but is not limited to, obtaining all necessary permits and approvals from local governments and agencies for the construction and/or operation of infrastructure improvements, the District is required, from time to time, to accept, convey, and dedicate certain interests in real and personal property, including, but not limited to, easements, plat dedications, requisitions, deeds, and bills of sale for infrastructure improvements (the “Permits and Conveyances”); and WHEREAS, to facilitate the efficient development of the Improvements, the District desires to authorize the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson to approve and execute the Permits and Conveyances necessary to finalize the development of the District’s capital improvement plan (the “Conveyance Authority”); and WHEREAS, the Conveyance Authority shall be subject to the District Engineer and District Counsel agreeing that each such proposed Permit or Conveyance is legal, consistent with the District’s improvement plan, and necessary for the development of the Improvements; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the District finds that granting to the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson the Conveyance Authority is in the best interests of the District so that the development of the Improvements may proceed expeditiously, subject to the terms and limitations imposed by this Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS. The recitals so stated are true and correct and by this reference are incorporated into and form a material part of this Resolution. SECTION 2. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY. The Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson of the District’s Board of Supervisors are hereby authorized to sign, accept, or execute Permits and Conveyances as defined above. The Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary of the District’s Board of Supervisors are hereby authorized to countersign any such Permits and Conveyances signed by the Chairperson or the Vice Chairperson, respectively. Such authority shall be subject to the District Engineer and District Counsel’s review and approval. SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Resolution is held to be illegal or invalid, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage and shall remain in effect unless rescinded or repealed. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors RESOLUTION 2026-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CONFIRMING AUTHORIZATION TO PAY INVOICES FOR WORK PREVIOUSLY APPROVED; AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRPERSON OR VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND THE DISTRICT MANAGER TO ENTER INTO TIME SENSITIVE AND EMERGENCY CONTRACTS AND DISBURSE FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF CERTAIN EXPENSES WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS; PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY THRESHOLD; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR SPENDING AUTHORIZATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, Section 190.011(5), Florida Statutes, authorizes the District to adopt resolutions which may be necessary for the conduct of District business; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the District (the “Board”) typically meets on an as needed basis, and in no event more than monthly, to conduct the business of the District, including approval of proposals, authorizing the entering into of agreements or contracts, and authorizing the payment of District operating and maintenance expenses; and WHEREAS, the Board contracted with the District Manager to timely pay the District’s vendors and perform other management functions; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to confirm that the District Manager is authorized to pay invoices, regardless of the dollar amounts, for work previously approved by the Board and such payments do not need to be approved by the Board prior to payment; and WHEREAS, the Board recognizes that certain time sensitive or emergency issues may arise from time to time that require approval outside of regular monthly meetings; WHEREAS, to conduct the business of the District in an efficient manner, recurring, non-recurring and other disbursements for goods and services must be processed and paid in a timely manner; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the District, and is necessary for the efficient administration of District operations; the health, safety, and welfare of the residents within the District; and the preservation of District assets or facilities, to authorize limited spending authority to the Chairperson (or Vice-Chairperson if the Chairperson is unavailable) of the Board and the District Manager between regular monthly meetings, for work and services that are time sensitive and/or emergency in nature. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: 1. Authorization to Pay Invoices for Work Previously Approved. The District Manager is authorized to pay invoices, regardless of the dollar amounts, for work previously approved by the Board in accordance with such contracts and such payments do not need to be approved by the Board prior to payment nor do they need to be re-approved by the Board at a future meeting. 2. Limited Spending Authorization. The Board hereby authorizes the individuals stated below to exercise their judgment to enter into time sensitive and emergency contracts and disburse funds up to the amounts stated below, without prior Board approval, for expenses (1) that are required to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the residents within the District, (2) for the maintenance, repair, or replacement of a District asset, or (3) to remedy an unforeseen disruption in services relating to the District’s facilities or assets, and such disruption would result in significantly higher expenses unless the contract is entered into immediately. a. The District Manager may individually authorize such expense up to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) per proposal/event. b. The Chairperson (or Vice Chairperson if the Chairperson is unavailable) may individually authorize such expenses up to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) per proposal/event. c. The District Manager and Chair (or Vice-Chair if the Chair is unavailable) may jointly authorize such expenses up to Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) per proposal/event. 3. Ratification of Spending Authorization at Future Meeting. Any payment made or contract entered into pursuant to this Resolution shall be submitted to the Board at the next scheduled meeting for approval and ratification. 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary/Assistant Secretary Chairman, Board of Supervisors RESOLUTION 2026-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS AND SIGNATURES; ADOPTING AND IMPLEMENTING ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT CONTROL PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILTY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, and situated within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, authorizes the District to construct, install, operate, and/or maintain systems and facilities for certain basic infrastructure; and WHEREAS, Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, authorizes the District Board of Supervisors to enter into various contracts for the purposes set forth therein; and WHEREAS, the District Board of Supervisors finds that it is the interest of the District and its residents to reduce waste, costs, and to enhance services; and WHEREAS, the District Board of Supervisors recognizes that the Florida Legislature, through the passage of The Electronic Signature Act of 1996, intended to, among other goals, facilitate economic development and efficient delivery of government services by means of reliable electronic messages and foster the development of electronic commerce though the use of electronic signatures to lend authenticity and integrity to writings in any electronic medium; and WHEREAS, the District Board of Supervisors wishes to further these goals through the use of electronic documents and signatures. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS. The recitals so stated are true and correct and by this reference are incorporated into and form a material part of this Resolution. SECTION 2. FORCE AND EFFECT OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS AND SIGNATURES. Unless otherwise provided by law, electronic documents and signatures submitted to and on behalf of the District may be used for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as printed documents and manual signatures. SECTION 3. AUTHORIZING UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES AND DOCUMENTS. All contractors and personnel associated with the District are hereby authorized and encouraged to utilize electronic documents and signatures when reasonably practicable and as permitted by law. The District Manager is authorized and directed to obtain the provision of electronic document services or platforms offered by nationally recognized third-party vendors that increase the efficiency of the District’s operations. SECTION 4. CONTROLS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES. The District Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes and directs the District Manager to create control processes and procedures consistent with Florida Law to ensure adequate integrity, security, confidentiality, and auditability of all transactions conducted using electronic commerce. SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Resolution is held to be illegal or invalid, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage and shall remain in effect unless rescinded or repealed. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March, 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT _____________________________ ____________________________________ Secretary/Assistant Secretary Chair/Vice Chairperson RESOLUTION 2026-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF CERTAIN CONTINUING EXPENSES WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS; AUTHORIZING THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF CERTAIN NON-CONTINUING EXPENSES WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS; PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY THRESHOLD; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, Section 190.011(5), Florida Statutes, authorizes the District to adopt resolutions that may be necessary for the conduct of District business; and WHEREAS, the District's Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) meets as necessary to conduct the business of the District, including authorizing the payment of District operating and maintenance expenses; and WHEREAS, the Board may establish monthly, quarterly, or other meeting dates not on a monthly basis, or may cancel scheduled meetings from time to time; and WHEREAS, to conduct the business of the District in an efficient manner, recurring, non-recurring and other disbursements for goods and services must be processed and paid in a timely manner; and WHEREAS, the Board determines this Resolution is in the best interest of the District and is necessary for the efficient conduct of District business; the health, safety, and welfare of the residents within the District; and the preservation of District assets or facilities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. Continuing Expenses: The Board hereby authorizes the payment of invoices of continuing expenses that meet the following requirements: 1. The invoices must be due on or before the next scheduled meeting of the Board. 2. The invoice must be pursuant to a contract or agreement authorized by the Board. 3. The total amount paid under such contract or agreement, including the current invoice, must be equal to or less than the amount specified in the contract or agreement. 4. The invoice amount will not cause payments to exceed the adopted budget of the District. SECTION 2. Non-Continuing Expenses: The Board hereby authorizes the disbursement of funds for payment of invoices of non-continuing expenses that are: 1) required to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the residents within the District; or 2) required to repair, control, or maintain a District facility or asset beyond the normal, usual, or customary maintenance required for such facility or assets, pursuant to the following schedule: 1. Non-Continuing Expenses Not Exceeding $10,000 - with approval of the District Manager; 2. Non-Continuing Expenses Exceeding $10,000 - with approval of the District Manager and Chairperson of the Board. SECTION 3. Any payment made pursuant to the Resolution shall be submitted to the Board at the next scheduled meeting for approval and ratification. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors RESOLUTION 2026-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT ENGINEER, OR ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, TO ACT AS THE DISTRICT’S PURCHASING AGENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROCURING, ACCEPTING, AND MAINTAINING ANY AND ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS NECESSARY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, OR COMPLETION OF THE DISTRICT’S INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AS PROVIDED IN THE DISTRICT’S ADOPTED IMPROVEMENT PLAN; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF A WORK AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS; APPROVING THE FORM OF A PURCHASE REQUISITION REQUEST; APPROVING THE FORM OF A PURCHASE ORDER; APPROVING THE FORM OF A CERTIFICATE OF ENTITLEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF INSURANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, authorizes the District to construct, install, operate, and/or maintain systems and facilities for certain basic infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the District Board of Supervisors (the “Board”), upon recommendation of the District Engineer, has adopted an improvement plan for the construction and installation of certain infrastructure improvements within the District (the “Improvements”); and WHEREAS, the District has or will enter into various construction contracts for the construction and installation of the Improvements (the “Construction Contracts”); and WHEREAS, the Construction Contracts allow, or will be amended to allow, for the direct purchase by the District of certain construction materials necessary for those contracts; and WHEREAS, the District has determined that such direct purchase of construction materials will provide a significant construction cost reduction that is in the best interest of the District; and WHEREAS, the District desires to have a District representative who is familiar with the project and who is knowledgeable in the area of procuring and handling construction materials act as its representative. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. The District Engineer, the District Manager, or another individual as shall be appointed by the Board (the “Purchasing Agent”) shall have the full authority of the District to issue purchase orders or enter into purchase agreements on behalf of the District at such times and intervals as it determines necessary for the timely receipt of construction materials required by the Contractor for the prosecution of the construction project. SECTION 2. The Purchasing Agent shall purchase on behalf of the District only those materials identified in the Construction Contracts and in amounts not to exceed the cost amount contained therein and as included in the Construction Contracts. SECTION 3. The Purchasing Agent shall be authorized to purchase on behalf of the District any additional construction materials that are identified in a schedule of values associated with any change order(s) to the Construction Contracts or that of any subcontractor to the Contractor which is approved by the District. SECTION 4. Should the District Engineer act as the Purchasing Agent for any given Construction Contract, a work authorization of the District Engineer, a form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved and/or ratified, and the District Engineer shall be paid such reasonable fees, costs, and expenses, related to its actions as the District’s Purchasing Agent as provided for in the District Engineer’s agreement with the District. SECTION 5. The Purchasing Agent is further authorized to take any other administrative actions that are consistent with his/her duties as the Purchasing Agent, including, but not limited to, negotiating for lower prices on materials from other suppliers, arranging for the storage, delivery, and protection of purchased materials, and sending and receiving notices and releases as are required by law. SECTION 6. The District Manager is hereby authorized to purchase Builders All Risk Insurance on behalf of the District and with the District as the named insured in such amounts as are necessary to cover the estimated costs of the construction materials pursuant to the Construction Contract. SECTION 7. The procurement procedures and its exhibits, attached hereto as Composite Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference, are hereby approved and/or ratified, and shall be used by the Purchasing Agent for the purchase of construction materials on behalf of the District (also referred to as “Owner”). SECTION 8. The actions of current and prior members of the Board and District staff in effectuating the District’s direct purchase of materials relative to the Construction Contracts, including, but not limited to, the execution of any documents related therewith, are hereby determined to be in accordance with the prior authorizations of the District’s Chairperson and/or the Board, and are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed in all respects. SECTION 9. If any provision of this Resolution is held to be illegal or invalid, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 10. This Resolution shall become effective upon its passage and shall remain in effect unless rescinded or repealed. [REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT _____________________________ ________________________________ Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors Exhibit A: Form of Work Authorization Comp. Exhibit B: Procurement Procedures for Direct Purchase Material EXHIBIT A Work Authorization Dowden Central Community Development District Dear Chairperson, Board of Supervisors: Dewberry Engineers Inc. (“Engineer”) is pleased to submit this work authorization to provide engineering services to Dowden Central Community Development District. We will provide these services pursuant to our current agreement dated on or around March 27, 2026, (“Engineering Agreement”) as follows: I. Scope of Work Engineer will act as Purchasing Agent for the District with respect to the direct purchase of construction materials for the District’s Improvements in accordance with the procurement procedures adopted by the Board of Supervisors. II. Compensation Engineer will be compensated for this work at the hourly rates established pursuant to the Engineering Agreement. III. Other Direct Costs Other direct costs include items such as printing, drawings, travel, deliveries, et cetera, pursuant to the Engineering Agreement. Engineer hereby represents it understands and will abide by all terms of the District’s Procurement Procedures for Direct Purchase Materials (also referred to as “Owner Purchased Materials”). In preparing and executing any documentation for purposes of ordering or purchasing materials in the name of and on behalf of the District, Engineer will affirm that the vendor supplying the Direct Purchase Materials is not also the installer of the Direct Purchase Materials, and, further, will affirm that the installer of the Direct Purchase Materials did not manufacture, fabricate, or furnish the Direct Purchase Materials. This work authorization, together with the Engineering Agreement, as amended and supplemented, represents the entire understanding between the District and Engineer with regard to the referenced services herein. If you wish to accept this work authorization, please sign both copies where indicated, and return one complete copy to our office. Upon receipt, we will promptly schedule our services. Sincerely, Rey Malave, P.E. APPROVED AND ACCEPTED Authorized Representative Dowden Central Community Development District Date:____________ COMPOSITE EXHIBIT B PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES FOR DIRECT PURCHASE MATERIAL 1. Purchase Requisition Request Forms. At least ten (10) calendar days prior to the CONTRACTOR ordering construction materials, the CONTRACTOR shall prepare and forward to the OWNER a separate Purchasing Requisition Request Form for each supplier in the form attached hereto as Attachment 1, specifically identifying the construction materials which the CONTRACTOR plans to order from each supplier so that the OWNER may, in its sole discretion, elect to purchase directly such construction materials. 2. Purchase Orders. After receipt of the Purchasing Requisition Request Form, the OWNER shall prepare Purchase Orders in substantially the form attached hereto as Attachment 2, or as modified from time to time in the District’s discretion, for construction materials which the OWNER wishes to purchase directly. Purchase Orders shall require that the supplier provide required shipping and handling insurance. Purchase Orders shall also require the delivery of the Direct Purchase Materials (also referred to as “Owner Purchased Material(s)”) on the delivery dates provided by the CONTRACTOR in the Purchasing Requisition Request Form. Pursuant to the Purchase Order, the supplier will provide the CONTRACTOR the required quantities of construction material at the price established in the supplier's quote less any associated sales tax. 3. Certificate of Entitlement. The OWNER shall execute a separate Certificate of Entitlement for each Purchase Order in the form attached hereto as Attachment 3 and furnish a copy of same to the supplier and to the CONTRACTOR in accordance with section 4. Each Certificate of Entitlement must have attached thereto the corresponding Purchase Order. Each Certificate of Entitlement shall acknowledge that if the Department of Revenue determines the purchase is not a tax-exempt purchase by a governmental entity, then the governmental entity will be responsible for any tax, penalties, and interest determined to be due. Each Certificate of Entitlement shall affirm that: (1) the attached Purchase Order is being issued directly to the vendor supplying the tangible personal property the CONTRACTOR will use in the identified public works; (2) the vendor’s invoice will be issued directly to the governmental entity; (3) payment of the vendor’s invoice will be made directly by the governmental entity to the vendor from public funds; (4) the governmental entity will take title to the tangible personal property from the vendor at the time of purchase or of delivery by the vendor; and (5) the governmental entity assumes the risk of damage or loss at the time of purchase or delivery by the vendor. 4. Transmission of Certificate of Entitlement and Attached Purchase Order. At least two (2) calendar days prior to the CONTRACTOR placing the OWNER’S order for the construction materials, the OWNER shall forward each Certificate of Entitlement, together with the attached Purchase Order, to the CONTRACTOR and to the supplier. Promptly upon receipt of the Direct Purchase Materials specified in each Purchase Order, the CONTRACTOR shall verify the purchase of the Direct Purchase Materials in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Order and in a manner to assure timely delivery of the Direct Purchase Materials. 5. Notice of Reduction in Contract Price. On or about the last business day of each month, the OWNER shall deliver to the CONTRACTOR a Notice of Reduction in Contract Price (hereinafter "Notice"). Each Notice shall list all Direct Purchase Materials for the respective month and the total price for all such construction materials, plus all sales taxes which would have been associated with such construction materials had the CONTRACTOR purchased the construction materials. Each Notice may also include the total price and sales tax (had the CONTRACTOR purchased) for any previously purchased Direct Purchase Materials which for any reason were not previously deducted from the contract price. The contract price will be reduced automatically and as a ministerial task by the amount set forth in each Notice. Each Notice will also reflect the amended contract balance reflecting the deductions taken in said Notice. The intent of this provision is to cause the contract price to be reduced automatically by the amount the OWNER pays for Direct Purchase Materials plus the amount of applicable sales tax that would have been paid for such construction materials, had the CONTRACTOR or any other non-tax-exempt entity purchased the construction materials. All savings of sales taxes shall accrue solely to the benefit of the OWNER, and the CONTRACTOR shall not benefit whatsoever from savings of any such taxes. 6. Payment for Direct Purchase Materials. In order to arrange for the prompt payment to the suppliers, the CONTRACTOR shall provide to the OWNER a list indicating on behalf of the OWNER of the Direct Purchase Materials within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of said Direct Purchase Materials. The list shall include a copy of the applicable Purchase Orders, invoices, delivery tickets, written acceptance of the delivered items, and such other documentation as may be reasonably required by the OWNER. Upon receipt of the appropriate documentation, the OWNER shall prepare a check drawn to the supplier based upon the receipt of data provided. The OWNER will make payment to each supplier. The CONTRACTOR agrees to assist the OWNER to immediately obtain appropriate partial or final release of waivers. The OWNER shall be responsible for the full payment of all valid and due invoices for Direct Purchase Materials and shall not be entitled to retain the standard five percent (5%) to ten percent (10%) amount of the progress payment due to the CONTRACTOR as is otherwise provided for in the contract documents. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL AFFIRM THAT THE VENDOR SUPPLYING THE DIRECT PURCHASE MATERIALS IS NOT ALSO THE INSTALLER OF THE DIRECT PURCHASE MATERIALS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FURTHER AFFIRM THAT THE INSTALLER OF THE DIRECT PURCHASE MATERIALS DID NOT MANUFACTURE, FABRICATE, OR FURNISH THE DIRECT PURCHASE MATERIALS. 7. Contractor Responsibilities. The CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible for all matters relating to ordering, storing, protecting, receipt, and handling for all construction materials, including Direct Purchase Materials, in accordance with these procedures including, but not limited to, verifying correct quantities, verifying documents of orders in a timely manner, coordinating purchases, providing and obtaining all warranties and guarantees required by the contract documents, inspection, and acceptance on behalf of the owner of the construction materials at the time of delivery, and loss or damage to the construction materials following acceptance of construction materials, due to the negligence of the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall serve as bailee with respect to such Direct Purchase Materials. The CONTRACTOR shall coordinate delivery schedules, sequence of delivery, loading orientation, and other arrangements normally required by the CONTRACTOR for the construction materials furnished, including Direct Purchase Materials. The CONTRACTOR shall provide all services required for the unloading, handling, and storage of construction materials through installation including Direct Purchase Materials. The CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the OWNER from any and all claims of whatever nature resulting from non-payment for Direct Purchase Materials arising from the CONTRACTOR’s actions. 7.1 Inspection and Documentation. As Direct Purchase Materials are delivered to the job site, the CONTRACTOR shall visually inspect all shipments from the suppliers and approve the vendor's invoice for construction materials delivered. The CONTRACTOR shall assure that each delivery of Direct Purchase Material is accompanied by documentation adequate to identify the Purchase Order against which the purchase is made. This documentation may consist of a delivery ticket and an invoice from the supplier conforming to the Purchase Order together with such additional information as the OWNER may require. All invoices for Direct Purchase Materials shall include the Owner’s consumer certificate of exemption number. The CONTRACTOR will then forward all such invoices to the OWNER. On or about the fifteenth (15) and last day of each month (or the next succeeding business day), the CONTRACTOR shall review all invoices submitted by all suppliers of Direct Purchase Materials delivered to the project sites during that month and either concur or object to the OWNER's issuance of payment to the suppliers, based upon the CONTRACTOR's records of Direct Purchase Materials delivered to the site and whether any defects or nonconformities exist in such Direct Purchase Materials. 7.2 Warranties, Guarantees, Repairs, and Maintenance. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for obtaining and managing on behalf of the OWNER all warranties and guarantees for all construction materials as required by the contract documents and shall fully warrant all construction materials, including all Direct Purchase Materials. The OWNER's purchase of various construction materials shall not in any manner impact or reduce the CONTRACTOR's duty to warrant said construction materials. The OWNER may forward all repair, maintenance, non-conforming construction materials calls, or any other issues relating to the construction materials to the CONTRACTOR for resolution with the appropriate supplier, vendor, or subcontractor. The CONTRACTOR shall resolve all such calls or issues. 7.3 Records and Accountings. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain records of all Direct Purchase Materials it incorporates into the work from the stock of Direct Purchase Materials in its possession as bailee. The CONTRACTOR shall account monthly to the OWNER for any Direct Purchase Materials delivered into the CONTRACTOR's possession, indicating portions of all such construction materials which have been incorporated into the work. 7.4 Defective or Non-conforming Construction Materials. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that Direct Purchase Materials conform to specifications and determine prior to incorporation into the work if such construction materials are defective or non-conforming, whether such construction materials are identical to the construction materials ordered and match the description on the bill of lading. If the CONTRACTOR discovers defective or non-conforming Direct Purchase Material upon such visual inspection, the CONTRACTOR shall not utilize such non-conforming or defective construction materials in the work and instead shall promptly notify the OWNER of the defective or non-conforming conditions so repair or replacement of such construction materials can occur without any undue delay or interruption to the Project. If the CONTRACTOR fails to adequately and properly perform such inspection or otherwise incorporates into the Project defective or non-conforming Direct Purchase Materials, the condition of which it either knew or should have known by performance of an inspection, the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all damages to the OWNER resulting from the CONTRACTOR's incorporation of such construction materials into the project, including any available liquidated or delay damages. 8. Title. Notwithstanding the transfer of Direct Purchase Materials by the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR's possession as bailee for the OWNER, the OWNER shall retain legal and equitable title to any and all Direct Purchase Materials. 9. Insurance and Risk of Loss. The OWNER shall purchase and maintain Builder's Risk Insurance sufficient to protect against any loss or damage to Direct Purchase Materials. The OWNER shall be the named insured, and such insurance shall cover the full value of any Direct Purchase Materials not yet incorporated into the Project during the period between the time the OWNER first takes title to any such Direct Purchase Materials and the time when the last of such Direct Purchase Materials is incorporated into the project or consumed in the process of completing the project. 10. No Damages for Delay. The OWNER shall in no way be liable for, and the CONTRACTOR waives all claims for, any damages relating to or caused by alleged interruption or delay due to ordering or arrival of Direct Purchase Materials, defects, or other problems of any nature with such construction materials, late payment for such construction materials, or any other circumstance associated with Direct Purchase Materials, regardless of whether the OWNER's conduct caused, in whole or in part, such alleged damages. The foregoing waiver by the CONTRACTOR includes damages for acceleration and inefficiencies. The CONTRACTOR accepts from the OWNER, as further and specific consideration for the foregoing waivers, the OWNER's undertaking to pay for and finance all Direct Purchase Materials. PURCHASE REQUISITION REQUEST FORM 1. Contact Person for the material supplier. NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: 2. Manufacturer or brand, model or specification number of the item. 3. Quantity needed as estimated by CONTRACTOR. 4. The price quoted by the supplier for the construction materials identified above. $ 5. The sales tax associated with the price quote. $ 6. Shipping and handling insurance cost. $ 7. Delivery dates as established by CONTRACTOR. 8. By signing below, CONTRACTOR affirms that it (i) is not the manufacturer of the materials, (ii) does not have exclusive rights from the manufacturer of the materials to furnish and install the materials, and (iii) has not already purchased the materials, and that (iv) the contractor or subcontractor installing the materials is not also selling the materials to the District. OWNER: Dowden Central Community Development District ___________________________ ______________ Authorized Signature (Title) Date CONTRACTOR: __________________________________________________ ___________________________ _______________ Authorized Signature (Title) Date PURCHASE ORDER DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT “Owner” “Seller” Owner: Dowden Central Community Development District Seller: Address: c/o Governmental Management Services- Central Florida, LLC 219 E. Livingston Street Orlando, Florida 32801 Address: Phone: (407) 841-5524 Phone: “Project” Project Name: Contract Date: Project Address: City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida Description of Goods or Services – The Owner and Seller are entering into this Purchase Order Agreement for the purpose of the Owner purchasing the items (“Goods”) listed in the proposal attached as Exhibit 1. Schedule – The Goods shall be delivered within days from the date of this Order. Price – $ Certificate of Exemption # (See Exhibit 3) IN WITNESS HEREOF, the parties have executed this Order effective as of the date executed below. By executing this document below, Seller acknowledges that it has read all of the terms and provisions of this Order, including the Terms and Conditions attached hereto as Exhibit 2, and agrees to deliver the Goods as described herein and comply fully with the terms and conditions hereof. Dowden Central Community Development District Owner Seller By: _______________________________________ _____________ By: Name: Name: Title: Title: Date Executed: Date Executed: EXHIBIT 1: Proposal EXHIBIT 2: Terms and Conditions EXHIBIT 3: District’s Certificate of Exemption EXHIBIT 1 [Attach proposal] EXHIBIT 2 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. PRICE. The Price set forth above includes all Goods, insurance, warranties, and other materials or services (including, without limitation, all packing, loading, or freight) necessary to produce and deliver the Goods. 2. SCHEDULE. Time is of the essence with respect to this Order, and all Goods shall be produced and delivered within the times set forth in the Schedule. Owner may cancel this Order or any part thereof or reject delivery of Goods if such delivery or performance is not in material accordance with the specifications of this Order, including the Schedule. 3. DELIVERY AND INSPECTION. a. All shipments of Goods are to be made, with all shipping costs prepaid by Seller (e.g., insurance, packing, loading, freight, etc.), to the receiving point specified above. Title, and risk of loss, shall pass to Owner at the time such Goods are delivered at the Project site and accepted by Owner or Owner’s contractor; provided, however, that Owner shall have a reasonable opportunity to inspect such Goods prior to acceptance. b. All Goods are subject to inspection and approval by Owner at a reasonable time post-delivery. Owner may return Goods not meeting specifications (including over-shipments) at the Seller’s expense and risk. Owner will notify Seller of failure. Return authorizations for Goods not received within 30 days will deem such Goods as donations to Owner. 4. TERMS OF PAYMENT. Seller’s Invoice (“Invoice”) must be submitted before payment will be made by Owner pursuant to this Order. Owner shall make payment within 30 days of receipt of a proper invoice, and pursuant to the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, Sections 218.70 et seq., Florida Statutes. Any indebtedness of Seller to Owner may, at Owner’s option, be credited against amounts owing by Owner hereunder. 5. WARRANTY. Seller shall take all necessary steps to assign any manufacturer’s warranties to the Owner. Seller warrants that the title to Goods conveyed shall be good, that the transfer of the Goods shall be rightful, and that the Goods shall be free from any security interest, lien, or encumbrance. Seller further warrants that the Goods are free of any rightful claim of infringement, and shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Indemnitees (defined below) against any such claim. Further, the Goods shall be new, shall be free from defects, shall be of merchantable quality, and shall be fit for use on the District’s properties for the purposes with which the District makes such purchase. Seller agrees, without prejudice to any other rights Owner may have, to replace or otherwise remedy any defective Goods without further cost to Owner or, at Owner’s option, to reimburse Owner for its cost of replacing defective Goods. All Goods are subject to inspection by Owner before, upon, and within a reasonable time after delivery. Goods shall not be replaced without Owner’s prior written instructions. Any acceptance by Owner shall not prevent Owner from later rejecting non-conforming Goods. The warranty provided herein shall survive the completion or termination of this Order and is in addition to any warranties provided by law. 6. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. Seller agrees that at all times it will comply with all applicable federal, state, municipal, and local laws, orders, and regulations. 7. INDEMNITY. To the fullest extent permitted by law, and in addition to any other obligations of Seller under the Order or otherwise, Seller shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Owner and Owner’s supervisors, staff, consultants, agents, subcontractors, and employees (together, “Indemnitees”) from all liabilities, damages, losses, and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees, to the extent caused in whole or in part by the negligence, recklessness, or intentional wrongful misconduct of Seller, or any subcontractor, any supplier, or any individual or entity directly or indirectly employed by any of them, and arising out of or incidental to the performance of this Order. Seller shall ensure that any and all subcontractors include this express provision for the benefit of the Indemnitees. The parties agree that this paragraph is fully enforceable pursuant to Florida law. In the event that this section is determined to be unenforceable, this paragraph shall be reformed to give the paragraph the maximum effect allowed by Florida law and for the benefit of the Indemnitees. The provisions of this section shall survive the completion or earlier termination of this Order and are not intended to limit any of the other rights and/or remedies provided to the District hereunder. 8. INSURANCE. At all times during the term of this Order agreement, Seller, at its sole cost and expense, shall maintain insurance coverages of the types and amounts set forth below: a. Commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of liability not less than $1,000,000. Such insurance shall include coverage for contractual liability. b. Workers’ Compensation Insurance covering all employees of Seller in statutory amounts, and employer's liability insurance with limits of not less than $100,000 each accident. c. Comprehensive automobile liability insurance covering all automobiles used by Seller, with limits of liability of not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence combined single limit bodily injury and property damage. 9. DEFAULT. Upon any material default by Seller hereunder, Owner may, in addition to any other remedies available to Owner at law or in equity, cancel this Order without penalty or liability by written notice to Seller. 10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Nothing herein shall be construed to be a waiver of Owner’s limit of liability contained in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or other statute or law. 11. WAIVER. Any failure of Owner to enforce at any time, or for any period of time, any of the provisions of this Order shall not constitute a waiver of such provisions or a waiver of Owner’s right to enforce each and every provision. 12. MODIFICATIONS. This Order supersedes all prior discussions, agreements and understandings between the parties and constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the transaction herein contemplated. Changes, modifications, waivers, additions, or amendments to the terms and conditions of this Order shall be binding on Owner only if such changes, modifications, waivers, additions, or amendments are in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of Owner. 13. APPLICABLE LAW. The validity, interpretation, and performance of this Order shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, in force at the date of this Order. Where not modified by the terms herein, the provisions of Florida’s enactment of Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code shall apply to this transaction. 14. MECHANIC’S LIENS. Notwithstanding that Owner is a local unit of special-purpose government and not subject to the lien provisions of Chapter 713, Florida Statutes, Seller agrees to keep the District’s property free of all liens, including equitable liens, claims, or encumbrances (collectively, “Liens”) arising out of the delivery of any Goods by Seller, and shall furnish Owner with appropriate lien waivers from all potential claimants upon request of Owner. If any Liens are filed, Owner may, without waiving its rights based on such breach by Seller or releasing Seller from any obligations hereunder, pay or satisfy the same and in such event the sums so paid by Owner shall be due and payable by Seller immediately and without notice or demand, with interest from the date paid by Owner through the date paid by Seller, at the highest rate permitted by law. 15. PERMITS AND LICENSES. Before commencing performance hereunder, Seller shall obtain all permits, approvals, certificates, and licenses necessary for the proper performance of this Order and pay all fees and charges therefore. The originals of all such documents shall be delivered to Owner upon receipt by Seller. 16. PARTIAL INVALIDITY. If in any instance any provision of this Order shall be determined to be invalid or unenforceable under any applicable law, such provision shall not apply in such instance, but the remaining provisions shall be given effect in accordance with their terms. 17. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING. This Order shall not be assigned or transferred by Seller without prior written approval by Owner, and any attempted assignment or transfer without such consent shall be void. 18. RELATIONSHIP. The relationship between Owner and Seller shall be that of independent contractor, and Seller and its agents and employees shall under no circumstances be deemed employees, agents, or representatives of Owner. 19. NOTICES. Any notice, approval, or other communication required hereunder must be in writing and shall be deemed given if delivered by hand or mailed by registered mail or certified mail addressed to the parties hereto as indicated on page 1. 20. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES. Seller certifies, by acceptance of this purchase order, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction per the provisions of Section 287.133(2)(a), Florida Statutes. 21. SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES. In accordance with Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, Supplier certifies, by acceptance of this purchase order, that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, members, or agents is on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, or the Scrutinized Companies or other Entities that Boycott Israel List created pursuant to Sections 215.4725 and 215.473, Florida Statutes, and, in the event such status changes, Supplier shall immediately notify Owner. 22. TERMINATION. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Owner shall have the right, at its sole election, to terminate this Order for any cause whatsoever upon the delivery of written notice to Seller. Upon such termination, Seller shall have no remedy against Owner, other than for payment of Goods already produced pursuant to specific written direction by Owner pursuant to Section 2 above, subject to any offsets or claims that Owner may have. 23. PUBLIC RECORDS. Seller acknowledges that this Agreement and all the documents pertaining thereto may be public records and subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. 24. CONFLICTS. To the extent of any conflict between this document and the Purchase Order or Exhibit 1, this document shall control. 25. ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING. Seller certifies and warrants, by acceptance of this purchase order, that neither it nor its principals, employees, agents, subcontractors, or any person or entity acting on its behalf utilize coercion for labor or services as defined in Section 787.06, Florida Statutes. Seller agrees to execute an affidavit in compliance with Section 787.06(13), Florida Statutes 26. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES. Seller represents and warrants that by acceptance of this purchase agreement, Seller has not been placed on the convicted vendor list as described in Section 287.133(3)(a), Florida Statutes, within the last 36 months EXHIBIT 3 [Attach Certificate of Exemption] CERTIFICATE OF ENTITLEMENT The undersigned authorized representative of Dowden Central Community Development District (hereinafter “Governmental Entity”), Florida Consumer’s Certificate of Exemption Number_________________, affirms that the tangible personal property purchased pursuant to Purchase Order Number __________ from ___________________________ (Vendor) on or after _____________, 20__ (date) will be incorporated into or become a part of a public facility as part of a public works contract pursuant to Contract dated , with _________________________(Contractor) for the construction of . The Governmental Entity affirms that the purchase of the tangible personal property contained in the attached Purchase Order meets the following exemption requirements contained in Section 212.08(6), F.S., and Rule 12A-1.094, F.A.C.: (You must initial each of the following requirements.) ____ 1. The attached Purchase Order is issued directly to the vendor supplying the tangible personal property the Contractor will use in the identified public works. ____ 2. The vendor’s invoice will be issued directly to the Governmental Entity. ____ 3. Payment of the vendor’s invoice will be made directly by the Governmental Entity to the vendor from public funds. ____ 4. The Governmental Entity will take title to the tangible personal property from the vendor at the time of purchase or of delivery by the vendor. ____ 5. The Governmental Entity assumes the risk of damage or loss at the time of purchase or delivery by the vendor. The Governmental Entity affirms that if the tangible personal property identified in the attached Purchase Order does not qualify for the exemption provided in Section 212.08(6), F.S., and Rule 12A-1.094, F.A.C., the Governmental Entity will be subject to the tax, interest, and penalties due on the tangible personal property purchased. If the Florida Department of Revenue determines that the tangible personal property purchased tax-exempt by issuing this Certificate does not qualify for the exemption, the Governmental Entity will be liable for any tax, penalty, and interest determined to be due. I understand that if I fraudulently issue this certificate to evade the payment of sales tax, I will be liable for payment of the sales tax plus a penalty of 200% of the tax and may be subject to conviction of a third-degree felony. Under the penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing Certificate of Entitlement and the facts stated in it are true. Signature of Authorized Representative Title of Governmental Entity Dowden Central Community Development District Purchaser’s Name Date Federal Employer Identification Number: _______________________ Telephone Number: _____________________ You must attach a copy of the Purchase Order to this Certificate of Entitlement. Do not send to the Florida Department of Revenue. This Certificate of Entitlement must be retained in the Vendor’s and the Contractor’s books and records. This form supplements and supersedes (to the extent of any conflict) any prior certificates addressing the same purchase. DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET FUNDING AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into this 27th day of March, 2026, by and between: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, a local unit of special-purpose government established pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, with a mailing address of c/o Governmental Management Services- Central Florida, LLC, 219 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801 (the “District”), and BEACHLINE SOUTH RESIDENTIAL, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, and the developer of lands within the boundaries of the District, whose mailing address is 4901 Vineland Road, Suite 450, Orlando, Florida 32811, and its successors and assigns (the “Developer” and together with the District, the “Parties”). RECITALS WHEREAS, the District was established by Ordinance No. 2026-02, adopted by the City Council of the City of Orlando, effective as of March 16, 2026, for the purpose of planning, financing, constructing, operating, and/or maintaining certain infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the District, pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, is authorized to levy such taxes, special assessments, fees, and other charges as may be necessary in furtherance of the District's activities and services; and WHEREAS, Developer is the primary developer of the portions of all real property described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (the “Property”) within the District, which Property will benefit from the timely construction and acquisition of the District's facilities, activities, and services and from the continued operations of the District; and WHEREAS, the District is adopting its general fund budget for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2026, beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026 (the “Budget”); WHEREAS, the Budget, which both Parties recognize may be amended from time to time in the sole discretion of the District, is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit B; and WHEREAS, the District has the option of levying non-ad valorem assessments on all land, including the Property, that will benefit from the activities, operations, and services set forth in the Budget, or utilizing such other revenue sources as may be available to it; and WHEREAS, in lieu of levying assessments on the Property, Developer is willing to provide such funds as are necessary to allow the District to proceed with its operations as described in Exhibit B; and WHEREAS, Developer agrees that the District activities, operations, and services provide a special and peculiar benefit equal to or in excess of the costs reflected on Exhibit B to the Property; and WHEREAS, Developer has agreed to enter into this Agreement in lieu of having the District levy and collect any non-ad valorem assessments as authorized by law against the Property located within the District for the activities, operations, and services set forth in Exhibit B; and WHEREAS, Developer and the District desire to secure such budget funding through the imposition of a continuing lien against the Property described in Exhibit A and otherwise as provided herein. NOW, THEREFORE, based upon good and valuable consideration and the mutual covenants of the parties, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: SECTION 1. RECITALS. The recitals stated above are true and correct and by this reference are incorporated herein as a material part of this Agreement. SECTION 2. FUNDING. Developer agrees to make available to the District the monies necessary for the operation of the District as called for in the Budget attached hereto as Exhibit B, as may be amended from time to time in the District’s sole discretion, within fifteen (15) days of written request by the District. Amendments to the District’s Budget, as shown on Exhibit B adopted by the District at a duly noticed meeting, shall have the effect of amending this Agreement without further action of the parties. Funds provided hereunder shall be placed in the District's general checking account. In no way shall the foregoing in any way affect the District’s ability to levy special assessments upon the property within the District, including any property owned by Developer, in accordance with Florida law, to provide funds for any unfunded expenditures whether such expenditures are the result of an amendment to the Budget or otherwise. These payments are made by Developer in lieu of taxes, fees, or assessments which might otherwise be levied or imposed by the District. SECTION 3. CONTINUING LIEN. The District shall have the right to file a continuing lien upon the Property described in Exhibit A for all payments due and owing under the terms of this Agreement and for interest thereon, and for reasonable attorneys’ fees, paralegals’ fees, expenses and court costs incurred by the District incident to the collection of funds under this Agreement or for enforcement of this lien, and all sums advanced and paid by the District for taxes and payment on account of superior interests, liens and encumbrances in order to preserve and protect the District’s lien. The lien shall be effective as of the execution of this Agreement. If Developer fails to pay sums due according to the terms of this Agreement, at the District Manager’s direction, the District may bring an action at law against the record title holder to the Property to pay the amount due under this Agreement, or may foreclose the lien against the Property in any manner authorized by law. The District may partially release any filed lien for portions of the Property subject to a plat if and when Developer has demonstrated, in the District’s sole discretion, that such release will not materially impair the ability of the District to enforce the collection of funds hereunder. In the event the Developer sells any of the Property described in Exhibit A after the execution of this Agreement, the Developer’s rights and obligations under this Agreement shall remain the same, provided however that the District shall only have the right to file a lien upon the remaining Property owned by the Developer. SECTION 4. ALTERNATIVE COLLECTION METHODS. This Section provides for alternative methods of collection. In the event Developer fails to make payments due to the District pursuant to this Agreement, and the District first provides Developer with written notice of the delinquency to the address identified in this Agreement and such delinquency is not cured within five (5) business days of the notice, then the District shall have the following remedies: A. In the alternative or in addition to the collection method set forth in Section 2 above, the District may enforce the collection of funds due under this Agreement by action against Developer in the appropriate judicial forum in and for Orange County, Florida. The enforcement of the collection of funds in this manner shall be in the sole discretion of the District Manager on behalf of the District. In the event that either party is required to enforce this Agreement by court proceedings or otherwise, then the parties agree that the substantially prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other all costs incurred, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs for trial, alternative dispute resolution, or appellate proceedings. B. The District hereby finds that the activities, operations and services set forth in Exhibit B provide a special and peculiar benefit to the Property, which benefit is initially allocated on an equal developable acreage basis. Developer agrees that the activities, operations and services set forth in Exhibit B provide a special and peculiar benefit to the Property equal to or in excess of the costs set forth in Exhibit B, on an equal developable acreage basis. Therefore, in the alternative, or in addition to the other methods of collection set forth in this Agreement, the District, in its sole discretion, may choose to certify amounts due hereunder as a non-ad valorem assessment on all or any part of the Property for collection, either through the Uniform Method of Collection set forth in Chapter 197, Florida Statutes, or under any method of direct bill and collection authorized by Florida law. Such assessment, if imposed, may be certified on the next available tax roll of the Orange County property appraiser. Developer hereby waives and/or relinquishes any rights it may have to challenge, object to or otherwise fail to pay such assessments if imposed, as well as the means of collection thereof. SECTION 5. AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS. This instrument shall constitute the final and complete expression of the agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. Amendments to and waivers of the provisions contained in this Agreement may be made only by an instrument in writing which is executed by both of the parties hereto. SECTION 6. AUTHORIZATION. The execution of this Agreement has been duly authorized by the appropriate body or official of all parties hereto, each party has complied with all the requirements of law, and each party has full power and authority to comply with the terms and provisions of this instrument. SECTION 7. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement may be assigned, in whole or in part, by either party only upon the written consent of the other, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. SECTION 8. DEFAULT. A default by either party under this Agreement shall entitle the other to all remedies available at law or in equity, which shall include, but not be limited to, the right of damages, injunctive relief and specific performance and specifically including the ability of the District to enforce any and all payment obligations under this Agreement in the manner described herein in Sections 3 and 4 above. SECTION 9. THIRD PARTY RIGHTS; TRANSFER OF PROPERTY. This Agreement is solely for the benefit of the formal parties herein and no right or cause of action shall accrue upon or by reason hereof, to or for the benefit of any third party not a formal party hereto. Nothing in this Agreement expressed or implied is intended or shall be construed to confer upon any person or corporation other than the parties hereto any right, remedy or claim under or by reason of this Agreement or any provisions or conditions hereof; and all of the provisions, representations, covenants and conditions herein contained shall inure to the sole benefit of and shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective representatives, successors and assigns. In the event Developer sells or otherwise disposes of its business or of all or substantially all of its assets relating to improvements, work product, or lands within the District, Developer shall continue to be bound by the terms of this Agreement and additionally shall expressly require that the purchaser agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of such sale or disposition, Developer may place into escrow an amount equal to the then unfunded portion of the applicable adopted Budget attached hereto as Exhibit B to fund any budgeted expenses that may arise during the remainder of the applicable fiscal year. Upon confirmation of the deposit of said funds into escrow, and evidence of an assignment to, and assumption by the purchaser, of this Agreement, Developer’s obligation under this Agreement shall be deemed fulfilled and this Agreement terminated. Developer shall give 90 days’ prior written notice to the District under this Agreement of any such sale or disposition. SECTION 10. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE. This Agreement and the provisions contained herein shall be construed, interpreted and controlled according to the laws of the State of Florida. The parties agree and consent to, for the purposes of venue, the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Orange County, Florida. SECTION 11. ARM’S LENGTH TRANSACTION. This Agreement has been negotiated fully between the parties as an arm's length transaction. The parties participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement with the assistance of their respective counsel. In the case of a dispute concerning the interpretation of any provision of this Agreement, the parties are each deemed to have drafted, chosen and selected the language, and the doubtful language will not be interpreted or construed against any party. SECTION 12. PUBLIC RECORDS. Developer understands and agrees that all documents of any kind provided to the District in connection with this Agreement may be public records, and, accordingly, Developer agrees to comply with all applicable provisions of Florida law in handling such records, including, but not limited to, Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes. Among other requirements and to the extent applicable by law, Developer shall: (1) keep and maintain public records required by the District to perform the service; (2) upon request by the District Manager, provide the District with the requested public records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time period at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes; (3) ensure that public records which are exempt or confidential, and exempt from public records disclosure requirements, are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of this Agreement term and following this Agreement term, if Developer does not transfer the records to the District; and (4) upon completion of this Agreement, transfer to the District, at no cost, all public records in Developer's possession or, alternatively, keep, maintain and meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records pursuant to Florida laws. When such public records are transferred by Developer, Developer shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. All records stored electronically must be provided to the District in a format that is compatible with Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF formats. Developer acknowledges that the designated Public Records Custodian for the District is Governmental Management Services- Central Florida, LLC. IF THE DEVELOPER HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO DEVELOPER'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT (407) 841-5524, JSHOWE@GMSCFL.COM, OR 219 E. LIVINGSTON STREET, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32801. SECTION 13. NOTICES. All notices, requests, consents, and other communications hereunder (“Notices”) shall be in writing and shall be mailed by First Class Mail, postage prepaid, or sent by overnight delivery service, to the parties, as follows: A. If to the District: Dowden Central Community Development District c/o Governmental Management Services- Central Florida 219 East Livingston Street Orlando, Florida 32801 Attn: Jason Showe, District Manager E-mail: jshowe@gmscfl.com to: With copy to: Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC 517 E. College Avenue Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Attn: District Counsel E-mail: jennifer@cddlawyers.com B. If to Developer Beachline South Residential, LLC 4901 Vineland Road, Suite 450 Orlando, Florida 32811 Attn: __________ E-mail: ________________ Except as otherwise provided herein, any Notice shall be deemed received only upon actual delivery at the address set forth herein. Notices delivered after 5:00 p.m. (at the place of delivery) or on a non-business day, shall be deemed received on the next business day. If any time for giving Notice contained in this Agreement would otherwise expire on a non-business day, the Notice period shall be extended to the next succeeding business day. Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays recognized by the United States government shall not be regarded as business days. Counsel for the parties may deliver Notice on behalf of the parties. Any party or other person to whom Notices are to be sent or copied may notify the other parties and addressees of any change in name or address to which Notices shall be sent by providing the same on five (5) days’ written notice to the parties and addressees set forth herein. SECTION 14. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be an original; however, all such counterparts together shall constitute, but one and the same instrument. Signature and acknowledgment pages, if any, may be detached from the counterparts and attached to a single copy of this document to physically form one document. SECTION 15. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Agreement shall be effective after execution by both parties hereto. The enforcement provisions of this Agreement shall survive its termination, until all payments due under this Agreement are paid in full. SECTION 16. ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING AFFIDAVIT. Developer certifies, by acceptance of this Agreement, that neither it nor its principals utilize coercion for labor or services as defined in Section 787.06, Florida Statutes. Developer agrees to execute an affidavit in compliance with Section 787.06(13), Florida Statutes, and acknowledges that if Developer refuses to sign said affidavit, the District may terminate this Agreement immediately. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties execute this Agreement the day and year first written above. BEACHLINE SOUTH RESIDENTIAL, LLC DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT By: Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Its: Board of Supervisors EXHIBIT A The Property Exhibit B Fiscal Year 2026 Budget RESOLUTION 2026-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING THE ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, the District is required by Section 189.015, Florida Statutes, to file quarterly, semiannually, or annually a schedule (including date, time, and location) of its regular meetings with local governing authorities; and WHEREAS, further, in accordance with the above-referenced statute, the District shall also publish quarterly, semi-annually, or annually the District’s regular meeting schedule in a newspaper of general paid circulation in the county in which the District is located; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the District desires to adopt the annual meeting schedule for the remainder of the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026 (“Fiscal Year 2026”), attached as Exhibit A. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. The Fiscal Year 2026 annual meeting schedule attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit A is hereby approved and shall be published in accordance with the requirements of Florida law and also provided to applicable governing authorities. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors Exhibit A: Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule Exhibit A: Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING DATES DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2026 The Board of Supervisors of Dowden Central Community Development District will hold their regular meetings for Fiscal Year 2026 at 8:30 am on the third Thursday of every month, at the Offices of GMSCF, LLC, 219 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801, unless otherwise indicated as follows: April 16, 2026 May 21, 2026 June 18, 2026 July 16, 2026 August 20, 2026 September 17, 2026 The meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for community development districts. The meetings may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the meeting. A copy of the agenda for these meetings may be obtained from Governmental Management Services – Central Florida, LLC, 219 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801 or by calling (407) 841-5524. There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors or staff will participate by telephone. Pursuant to 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 Office at (407) 841-5524 at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for assistance in contacting the District Office. A person who decides to appeal any decision made at the meeting with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that, accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. Jason Showe District Manager RESOLUTION 2026-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATING A DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION FOR LANDOWNERS’ MEETING OF THE DISTRICT, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, by the City of Orlando, and being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, the District’s Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) is statutorily authorized to exercise the powers granted to the District; and WHEREAS, all meetings of the Board shall be open to the public and governed by provisions of Chapter 286, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, the District is statutorily required to hold a meeting of the landowners of the District for the purpose of electing five (5) supervisors for the District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. In accordance with Section 190.006(2), Florida Statutes, the meeting of the landowners to elect five (5) supervisors of the District, shall be held on _____________, _______, 2026, at _______________a.m./p.m. at Governmental Management Services - Central Florida, LLC, 219 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801 SECTION 2. The District's Secretary is hereby directed to publish notice of this landowners’ meeting and election in accordance with the requirements of Section 190.006(2)(a), Florida Statutes. SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 190.006(2)(b), Florida Statutes, the landowners’ meeting and election is hereby announced at the Board’s organizational meeting held on the 27th day of March, 2026. A sample notice of landowners’ meeting and election, proxy, ballot form and instructions were presented at such meeting and are attached hereto as Composite Exhibit A. Such documents are available for review and copying during normal business hours at the Office of the District Manager, Governmental Management Services - Central Florida, LLC, 219 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNTIY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson, Board of Supervisor Composite Exhibit A: Sample Notice of Landowners’ Meeting and Election, Proxy, Ballot Form and Instructions NOTICE OF LANDOWNERS’ MEETING AND ELECTION AND MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Notice is hereby given to the public and all landowners within Dowden Central Development District (the “District”), the location of which is generally described as comprising a parcel or parcels of land containing approximately 379.19 acres, generally located south of Dowden Road and east of Launch Pt Road, situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida, advising that a meeting of landowners will be held for the purpose of electing five (5) persons to the District Board of Supervisors. Immediately following the landowners’ meeting and election, there will be convened a meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the purpose of considering certain matters of the Board to include election of certain District officers, and other such business which may properly come before the Board. DATE & TIME: ______________at _____________.M. PLACE: Governmental Management Services – Central Florida, LLC 219 East Livingston Street Orlando, Florida 32801 Each landowner may vote in person or by written proxy. Proxy forms may be obtained upon request at the office of the District Manager, c/o Governmental Management Services- Central Florida, LLC, 219 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801 (the “District Office”). At said meeting each landowner or his or her proxy shall be entitled to nominate persons for the position of Supervisor and cast one vote per acre of land, or fractional portion thereof, owned by him or her and located within the District for each person to be elected to the position of Supervisor. A fraction of an acre shall be treated as one acre, entitling the landowner to one vote with respect thereto. Platted lots shall be counted individually and rounded up to the nearest whole acre. The acreage of platted lots shall not be aggregated for determining the number of voting units held by a landowner or a landowner’s proxy. At the landowners’ meeting the landowners shall select a person to serve as the meeting chair and who shall conduct the meeting. The landowners’ meeting and the Board of Supervisors meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. One or both of the meetings may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at such meeting. A copy of the agenda for these meetings may be obtained from the District Office. There may be an occasion where one or more supervisors will participate by speaker telephone. Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in these meetings is asked to contact the District Office at (407) 841-5524, at least three business days before the hearing. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 7-1-1 or (800) 955-8770 for aid in contacting the District Office. A person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that such person will need a record of the proceedings and that, accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Jason Showe District Manager Run Date(s): __________ & _____________ PUBLISH: ONCE A WEEK FOR 2 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS, THE LAST DAY OF PUBLICATION TO BE NOT FEWER THAN 14 DAYS OR MORE THAN 28 DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF ELECTION, IN A NEWSPAPER WHICH IS IN GENERAL PAID CIRCULATION IN THE AREA OF THE DISTRICT. LANDOWNER PROXY DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA - _____________, 2026 KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned, the fee simple owner of the lands described herein, hereby constitutes and appoints ____________________ (“Proxy Holder”) for and on behalf of the undersigned, to vote as proxy at the meeting of the landowners of Dowden Central Community Development District to be held on ______________, 2026 at _______ a.m./p.m. at the Governmental Management Services- Central Florida, LLC, 219 East Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801, and at any adjournments thereof, according to the number of acres of unplatted land and/or platted lots owned by the undersigned landowner that the undersigned would be entitled to vote if then personally present, upon any question, proposition, or resolution or any other matter or thing that may be considered at said meeting including, but not limited to, the election of members of the Board of Supervisors. Said Proxy Holder may vote in accordance with his or her discretion on all matters not known or determined at the time of solicitation of this proxy, which may legally be considered at said meeting. Any proxy heretofore given by the undersigned for said meeting is hereby revoked. This proxy is to continue in full force and effect from the date hereof until the conclusion of the landowners’ meeting and any adjournment or adjournments thereof but may be revoked at any time by written notice of such revocation presented at the landowners’ meeting prior to the Proxy Holder’s exercising the voting rights conferred herein. Beachline South Residential, LLC Printed Name of Legal Owner Signature of Legal Owner Date Parcel Description Acreage Authorized Votes [See legal description attached] [Insert above the street address of each parcel, the legal description of each parcel, or the tax identification number of each parcel. If more space is needed, identification of parcels owned may be incorporated by reference to an attachment hereto.] Total Number of Authorized Votes: 380 NOTES: Pursuant to Section 190.006(2)(b), Florida Statutes, a fraction of an acre is treated as one (1) acre entitling the landowner to one vote with respect thereto. Moreover, two (2) or more persons who own real property in common that is one acre or less are together entitled to only one vote for that real property. If the fee simple landowner is not an individual, and is instead a corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or other entity, evidence that the individual signing on behalf of the entity has the authority to do so should be attached hereto (e.g., bylaws, corporate resolution, etc.). LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF DOWDEN CENTRAL CDD OFFICIAL BALLOT DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA LANDOWNERS’ MEETING – ____________, 2026 _____________________________________________________________________________________ For Election (5 Supervisors): The two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes will each receive a four (4)-year term, and the three (3) candidates receiving the next highest number of votes will each receive a two (2)-year term, with the term of office for the successful candidates commencing upon election. The undersigned certifies that he/she/it is the fee simple owner of land, or the proxy holder for the fee simple owner of land, located within Dowden Central Community Development District and described as follows: Description Acreage [See legal description attached] 379.19 [Insert above the street address of each parcel, the legal description of each parcel, or the tax identification number of each parcel.] [If more space is needed, identification of parcels owned may be incorporated by reference to an attachment hereto.] or Attach Proxy. I, ______________________________________________, as Landowner, or as the proxy holder of Beachline South Residential, LLC, (Landowner) pursuant to the Landowner’s Proxy attached hereto, do cast my votes as follows: NAME OF CANDIDATE NUMBER OF VOTES 1. _________ 2. _________ 3. _________ 4. _________ 5. _________ Date: Signed: _____________________________ Printed Name: ________________________ RESOLUTION 2026-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO DESIGNATE THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING RULES OF PROCEDURE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, authorizes the District to adopt resolutions as may be necessary for the conduct of District business; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the District (the “Board”) is authorized by Sections 190.011(5) and 190.035, Florida Statutes, to adopt rules, orders, policies, rates, fees and charges pursuant to Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. A Public Hearing will be held to adopt Rules of Procedure, on __________, 2026, at _____________ A.M./P.M, at the offices of Governmental Management Services – Central Florida, LLC, 219 East Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801. The proposed Rules of Procedure are attached hereto as Exhibit A. SECTION 2. The District Secretary is directed to publish notice of the hearing in accordance with Section 120.54 and Chapter 190, Florida Statutes. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March, 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ______________________________ ____________________________ Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson, Board of Supervisors Exhibit A: Rules of Procedure EXHIBIT A: RULES OF PROCEDURE [BEGINS AT FOLLOWING PAGE] RULES OF PROCEDURE DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT EFFECTIVE AS OF _________________, 2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS Rule 1.0 General......................................................................................................................... 4 Rule 1.1 Board of Supervisors; Officers and Voting. ............................................... 5 Rule 1.2 District Offices; Public Information and Inspection of Records; Policies; Service Contract Requirements; Financial Disclosure Coordination. ........ 9 Rule 1.3 Public Meetings, Hearings, and Workshops. ............................................ 12 Rule 1.4 Internal Controls to Prevent Fraud, Waste and Abuse .............................. 17 Rule 2.0 Rulemaking Proceedings. ........................................................................................... 18 Rule 3.0 Competitive Purchase. ................................................................................................ 24 Rule 3.1 Procedure Under the Consultants' Competitive Negotiations Act. ........... 29 Rule 3.2 Procedure Regarding Auditor Selection. .................................................. 33 Rule 3.3 Purchase of Insurance. .............................................................................. 37 Rule 3.4 Pre-qualification ........................................................................................ 39 Rule 3.5 Construction Contracts, Not Design-Build. .............................................. 45 Rule 3.6 Construction Contracts, Design-Build. ..................................................... 50 Rule 3.7 Payment and Performance Bonds. ............................................................ 55 Rule 3.8 Goods, Supplies, and Materials. ............................................................... 56 Rule 3.9 Maintenance Services. .............................................................................. 60 Rule 3.10 Contractual Services. ................................................................................ 63 Rule 3.11 Protests with Respect to Proceedings under Rules 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.8, and 3.9. ........................................................................................ 64 Rule 4.0 Effective Date. ............................................................................................................ 67 Rule 1.0 General. (1) Dowden Central Community Development District (“District”) was created pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes, and was established to provide for the ownership, operation, maintenance, and provision of various capital facilities and services within its jurisdiction. The purpose of these rules (“Rules”) is to describe the general operations of the District. (2) Definitions located within any section of these Rules shall be applicable within all other sections, unless specifically stated to the contrary. (3) Unless specifically permitted by a written agreement with the District, the District does not accept documents filed by electronic mail or facsimile transmission. Filings are only accepted during normal business hours, which are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. (4) A Rule of the District shall be effective upon adoption by affirmative vote of the District Board. After a Rule becomes effective, it may be repealed or amended only through the rulemaking procedures specified in these Rules. Notwithstanding, the District may immediately suspend the application of a Rule if the District determines that the Rule conflicts with Florida law. In the event that a Rule conflicts with Florida law and its application has not been suspended by the District, such Rule should be interpreted in the manner that best effectuates the intent of the Rule while also complying with Florida law. If the intent of the Rule absolutely cannot be effectuated while complying with Florida law, the Rule shall be automatically suspended. Specific Authority: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), Fla. Stat. Law Implemented: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), Fla. Stat. Rule 1.1 Board of Supervisors; Officers and Voting. (1) Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors of the District (“Board”) shall consist of five (5) members. Members of the Board (“Supervisors”) appointed by ordinance or rule or elected by landowners must be citizens of the United States of America and residents of the State of Florida. Supervisors elected or appointed by the Board to elector seats must be citizens of the United States of America, residents of the State of Florida and of the District, and registered to vote with the Supervisor of Elections of the county in which the District is located and for those elected, shall also be qualified to run by the Supervisor of Elections. The Board shall exercise the powers granted to the District under Florida law. (a) Supervisors shall hold office for the term specified by Section 190.006 of the Florida Statutes. If, during the term of office, any Board member(s) vacates their office, the remaining member(s) of the Board shall fill the vacancies by appointment for the remainder of the term(s). If three (3) or more vacancies exist at the same time, a quorum, as defined herein, shall not be required to appoint replacement Board members. (b) Three (3) members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the purposes of conducting business, exercising powers and all other purposes. A Board member shall be counted toward the quorum if physically present at the meeting, regardless of whether such Board member is prohibited from, or abstains from, participating in discussion or voting on a particular item. (c) Action taken by the Board shall be upon a majority vote of the members present, unless otherwise provided in the Rules or required by law. Subject to Rule 1.3(10), a Board member participating in the Board meeting by teleconference or videoconference shall be entitled to vote and take all other action as though physically present. (d) Unless otherwise provided for by an act of the Board, any one Board member may attend a mediation session on behalf of the Board. Any agreement resulting from such mediation session must be approved pursuant to subsection (1)(c) of this Rule. (2) Officers. At the first Board meeting held after each election where the newly elected members take office, the Board shall select a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, and Treasurer. (a) The Chairperson must be a member of the Board. If the Chairperson resigns from that office or ceases to be a member of the Board, the Board shall select a Chairperson. The Chairperson serves at the pleasure of the Board. The Chairperson shall be authorized to execute resolutions and contracts on the District’s behalf. The Chairperson shall convene and conduct all meetings of the Board. In the event the Chairperson is unable to attend a meeting, the Vice-Chairperson shall convene and conduct the meeting. The Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson may delegate the responsibility of conducting the meeting to the District’s manager (“District Manager”) or District Counsel, in whole or in part. (b) The Vice-Chairperson shall be a member of the Board and shall have such duties and responsibilities as specifically designated by the Board from time to time. The Vice-Chairperson has the authority to execute resolutions and contracts on the District’s behalf in the absence of the Chairperson. If the Vice-Chairperson resigns from office or ceases to be a member of the Board, the Board shall select a Vice-Chairperson. The Vice-Chairperson serves at the pleasure of the Board. (c) The Secretary of the Board serves at the pleasure of the Board and need not be a member of the Board. The Secretary shall be responsible for maintaining the minutes of Board meetings and may have other duties assigned by the Board from time to time. An employee of the District Manager may serve as Secretary. The Secretary shall be bonded by a reputable and qualified bonding company in at least the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), or have in place a fidelity bond, employee theft insurance policy, or a comparable product in at least the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) that names the District as an additional insured. (d) The Treasurer need not be a member of the Board but must be a resident of the State of Florida. The Treasurer shall perform duties described in Section 190.007(2) and (3) of the Florida Statutes, as well as those assigned by the Board from time to time. The Treasurer shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Treasurer shall either be bonded by a reputable and qualified bonding company in at least the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), or have in place a fidelity bond, employee theft insurance policy, or a comparable product in at least the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) that names the District as an additional insured. (e) In the event that both the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson are absent from a Board meeting and a quorum is present, the Board may designate one of its members or a member of District staff to convene and conduct the meeting. In such circumstances, any of the Board members present are authorized to execute agreements, resolutions, and other documents approved by the Board at such meeting. In the event that the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson are both unavailable to execute a document previously approved by the Board, the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary may execute such document. (f) The Board may assign additional duties to District officers from time to time, which include, but are not limited to, executing documents on behalf of the District. (g) The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and any other person authorized by District Resolution may sign checks and warrants for the District, countersigned by the Treasurer or other persons authorized by the Board. (3) Committees. The Board may establish committees of the Board, either on a permanent or temporary basis, to perform specifically designated functions. Committees may include individuals who are not members of the Board. Such functions may include, but are not limited to, review of bids, proposals, and qualifications, contract negotiations, personnel matters, and budget preparation. Florida Open Meetings Laws apply to such Committees. (4) Record Book. The Board shall keep a permanent record book entitled “Record of Proceedings,” in which shall be recorded minutes of all meetings, resolutions, proceedings, certificates, and corporate acts. The Records of Proceedings shall be located at a District office and shall be available for inspection by the public. (5) Meetings. For each fiscal year, the Board shall establish a schedule of regular meetings, which shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the District is located and filed with the local general-purpose governments within whose boundaries the District is located. All meetings of the Board and Committees serving an advisory function shall be open to the public in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 286 of the Florida Statutes. (6) Voting Conflict of Interest. The Board shall comply with Section 112.3143 of the Florida Statutes, so as to ensure the proper disclosure of conflicts of interest on matters coming before the Board for a vote. For the purposes of this section, "voting conflict of interest" shall be governed by the Florida Constitution and Chapters 112 and 190 of the Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time. Generally, a voting conflict exists when a Board member is called upon to vote on an item which would inure to the Board member’s special private gain or loss or the Board member knows would inure to the special private gain or loss of a principal by whom the Board member is retained, the parent organization or subsidiary of a corporate principal, a business associate, or a relative including only a father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. (a) When a Board member knows the member has a conflict of interest on a matter coming before the Board, the member should notify the Board’s Secretary prior to participating in any discussion with the Board on the matter. The Board member shall publicly announce the conflict of interest at the meeting. This announcement shall appear in the minutes. If the Board member was elected at a landowner’s election or appointed to fill a vacancy of a seat last filled at a landowners’ election, the Board member may vote or abstain from voting on the matter at issue. If the Board member was elected by electors residing within the District, the Board member is prohibited from voting on the matter at issue. In the event that the Board member intends to abstain or is prohibited from voting, such Board member shall not participate in the discussion on the item subject to the vote. The Board’s Secretary shall prepare a Memorandum of Voting Conflict (Form 8B) which shall then be signed by the Board member, filed with the Board’s Secretary, and provided for attachment to the minutes of the meeting within fifteen (15) days of the meeting. (b) If a Board member inadvertently votes on a matter and later learns he or she has a conflict on the matter, the member shall immediately notify the Board’s Secretary. Within fifteen (15) days of the notification, the Board member shall file the appropriate Memorandum of Voting Conflict, which will be attached to the minutes of the Board meeting during which the vote on the matter occurred. The Memorandum of Voting Conflict shall immediately be provided to other Board members and shall be read publicly at the next meeting held subsequent to the filing of the Memorandum of Voting Conflict. The Board member’s vote is unaffected by this filing. (c) It is not a conflict of interest for a Board member, the District Manager, or an employee of the District to be a stockholder, officer, or employee of a landowner or of an entity affiliated with a landowner. (d) In the event that a Board member elected at a landowners’ election or appointed to fill a vacancy of a seat last filled at a landowners’ election, has a continuing conflict of interest, such Board member is permitted to file a Memorandum of Voting Conflict at any time in which it shall state the nature of the continuing conflict. Only one such continuing Memorandum of Voting Conflict shall be required to be filed for each term the Board member is in office. Specific Authority: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), Fla. Stat. Law Implemented: §§ 112.3143, 190.006, 190.007, Fla. Stat. Rule 1.2 District Offices; Public Information and Inspection of Records; Policies; Service Contract Requirements; Financial Disclosure Coordination. (1) District Offices. Unless otherwise designated by the Board, the official District office shall be the District Manager’s office identified by the District Manager. If the District Manager’s office is not located within the county in which the District is located, the Board shall designate a local records office within such county which shall at a minimum contain, but not be limited to, the following documents: (a) Agenda packages for prior twenty-four (24) months and next meeting; (b) Official minutes of meetings, including adopted resolutions of the Board; (c) Names and addresses of current Board members and District Manager, unless such addresses are protected from disclosure by law; (d) Adopted engineer’s reports; (e) Adopted assessment methodologies/reports; (f) Adopted disclosure of public financing; (g) Limited Offering Memorandum for each financing undertaken by the District; (h) Proceedings, certificates, bonds given by all employees, and any and all corporate acts; (i) District policies and rules; (j) Fiscal year end audits; and (k) Adopted budget for the current fiscal year. The District Manager shall ensure that each District records office contains the documents required by Florida law. (2) Public Records. District public records include, but are not limited to, all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound recordings, data processing software, or other material, regardless of the physical form, characteristics, or means of transmission, made or received in connection with the transaction of official business of the District. All District public records not otherwise restricted by law may be copied or inspected at the District Manager’s office during regular business hours. Certain District records can also be inspected and copied at the District’s local records office during regular business hours. All written public records requests shall be directed to the Secretary who by these rules is appointed as the District’s records custodian. Regardless of the form of the request, any Board member or staff member who receives a public records request shall immediately forward or communicate such request to the Secretary for coordination of a prompt response. The Secretary, after consulting with District Counsel as to the applicability of any exceptions under the public records laws, shall be responsible for responding to the public records request. At no time can the District be required to create records or summaries of records, or prepare opinions regarding District policies, in response to a public records request. (3) Service Contracts. Any contract for services, regardless of cost, shall include provisions required by law that require the contractor to comply with public records laws. The District Manager shall be responsible for initially enforcing all contract provisions related to a contractor’s duty to comply with public records laws. (4) Fees; Copies. Copies of public records shall be made available to the requesting person at a charge of $0.15 per page for one-sided copies and $0.20 per page for two-sided copies if not more than 8 ½ by 14 inches. For copies of public records in excess of the sizes listed in this section and for outside duplication services, the charge shall be equal to the actual cost of reproduction. Certified copies of public records shall be made available at a charge of One Dollar ($1.00) per page. If the nature or volume of records requested requires extensive use of information technology resources or extensive clerical or supervisory assistance, the District may charge, in addition to the duplication charge, a special service charge that is based on the cost the District incurs to produce the records requested. This charge may include, but is not limited to, the cost of information technology resource, employee labor, and fees charged to the District by consultants employed in fulfilling the request. In cases where the special service charge is based in whole or in part on the costs incurred by the District due to employee labor, consultant fees, or other forms of labor, those portions of the charge shall be calculated based on the lowest labor cost of the individual(s) who is/are qualified to perform the labor, taking into account the nature and volume of the public records to be inspected or copied. The charge may include the labor costs of supervisory and/or clerical staff whose assistance is required to complete the records request, in accordance with Florida law. For purposes of this Rule, the word “extensive” shall mean that it will take more than fifteen (15) minutes to locate, review for confidential information, copy and re-file the requested material. In cases where extensive personnel time is determined by the District to be necessary to safeguard original records being inspected, the special service charge provided for in this section shall apply. If the total fees, including, but not limited to, special service charges, are anticipated to exceed Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00), then, prior to commencing work on the request, the District will inform the person making the public records request of the estimated cost, with the understanding that the final cost may vary from that estimate. If the person making the public records request decides to proceed with the request, payment of the estimated cost is required in advance. Should the person fail to pay the estimate, the District is under no duty to produce the requested records. After the request has been fulfilled, additional payments or credits may be due. The District is under no duty to produce records in response to future records requests if the person making the request owes the District for past unpaid duplication charges, special service charges, or other required payments or credits. (5) Records Retention. The Secretary of the District shall be responsible for retaining the District’s records in accordance with applicable Florida law. (6) Policies. The Board may adopt policies related to the conduct of its business and the provision of services either by resolution or motion. (7) Financial Disclosure Coordination. Unless specifically designated by Board resolution otherwise, the Secretary shall serve as the Financial Disclosure Coordinator (“Coordinator”) for the District as required by the Florida Commission on Ethics (“Commission”). The Coordinator shall create, maintain, and update a list of the names, e-mail addresses, physical addresses, and names of the agency of, and the office or position held by, all Supervisors and other persons required by Florida law to file a statement of financial interest due to their affiliation with the District (“Reporting Individual”). The Coordinator shall provide this list to the Commission by February 1 of each year, which list shall be current as of December 31 of the prior year. Each Supervisor and Reporting Individual shall promptly notify the Coordinator in writing if there are any changes to such person’s name, email address, or physical address. Each Supervisor and Reporting Individual shall promptly notify the Commission in the manner prescribed by the Commission if there are any changes to such person’s e-mail address. Specific Authority: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), Fla. Stat. Law Implemented: §§ 112.31446(3), 112.3145(8)(a)1., 119.07, 119.0701, 190.006, Fla. Stat. Rule 1.3 Public Meetings, Hearings, and Workshops. (1) Notice. Except in emergencies, or as otherwise required by statute or these Rules, at least seven (7) days’ public notice shall be given of any public meeting, hearing or workshop of the Board. Public notice shall be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the District and in the county in which the District is located. “General circulation” means a publication that is printed and published at least once a week for the preceding year, offering at least twenty-five (25) percent of its words in the English language, qualifies as a periodicals material for postal purposes in the county in which the District is located, is for sale to the public generally, is available to the public generally for the publication of official or other notices, and is customarily containing information of a public character or of interest or of value to the residents or owners of property in the county where published, or of interest or of value to the general public. The annual meeting notice required to be published by Section 189.015 of the Florida Statutes, shall be published in a newspaper not of limited subject matter, which is published at least five (5) days a week, unless the only newspaper in the county is published less than five (5) days a week, and shall satisfy the requirement to give at least seven (7) days’ public notice stated herein. Each Notice shall state, as applicable: (a) The date, time, and place of the meeting, hearing, or workshop; (b) A brief description of the nature, subjects, and purposes of the meeting, hearing, or workshop; (c) The District office address for the submission of requests for copies of the agenda, as well as a contact name and telephone number for verbal requests for copies of the agenda; (d) The following or substantially similar language: “Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting/hearing/workshop is asked to advise the District Office at least three (3) business days before the meeting/hearing/workshop by contacting the District Manager at Jason Showe, jshowe@gmscfl.com, Governmental Management Services - Central Florida, LLC, 219 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801 (407) 841-5524. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1 (800) 955-8770 or 1 (800) 955-8771, who can aid you in contacting the District Office.”; (e) The following or substantially similar language: “A person who decides to appeal any decision made at the meeting/hearing/workshop with respect to any matter considered at the meeting/hearing/workshop is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.”; and (f) The following or substantially similar language: “The meeting [or hearing or workshop] may be continued in progress without additional notice to a time, date, and location stated on the record.” The date, time, and place of each meeting, hearing, or workshop of the Board shall additionally be posted on the District’s website at least seven (7) days before each meeting, hearing, or workshop. (2) Mistake. In the event that a meeting is held under the incorrect assumption that notice required by law and these Rules has been given, the Board at its next properly noticed meeting shall cure such defect by considering the agenda items from the prior meeting individually and anew. (3) Agenda. The District Manager, under the guidance of District Counsel and the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson, shall prepare an agenda of the meeting/hearing/workshop. The agenda and any meeting materials available in an electronic format, excluding any confidential and exempt information, shall be available to the public at least seven (7) days before the meeting/hearing/workshop, except in an emergency. Meeting materials shall be defined as, and limited to, the agenda, meeting minutes, resolutions, and agreements of the District that District staff deem necessary for Board approval (“Meeting Materials”). Inclusion of additional materials for Board consideration other than those defined herein as “meeting materials” shall not convert such materials into Meeting Materials. For good cause, which includes, but is not limited to, emergency situations, timesensitive matters, or newly discovered information essential for Board consideration, the agenda may be changed after it is first made available for distribution, and additional materials may be added or provided under separate cover at the meeting. The requirement of good cause shall be liberally construed to allow the District to efficiently conduct business and to avoid the expenses associated with special meetings. The District may, but is not required to, use the following format, or similar format, in preparing its agenda for its regular meetings: Call to order Roll call Public comment Organizational matters Review of minutes Specific items of old business Specific items of new business Staff reports (a) District Counsel (b) District Engineer (c) District Manager 1. Financial Report 2. Approval of Expenditures Supervisor’s requests and comments Public comment Adjournment (4) Minutes. The Secretary shall be responsible for preparing and keeping the minutes of each meeting of the Board. Minutes shall be corrected and approved by the Board at a subsequent meeting. The Secretary may work with other staff members in preparing draft minutes for the Board’s consideration. (5) Special Requests. Persons wishing to receive, by mail, notices or agendas of meetings, may so advise the District Manager or Secretary at the District office. Such persons shall furnish a mailing address in writing and shall be required to prepay the cost of the copying and postage. (6) Emergency Meetings. The Chairperson, or Vice-Chairperson if the Chairperson is unavailable, upon consultation with the District Manager and District Counsel, if available, may convene an emergency meeting of the Board without first having complied with subsections (1) and (3) of this Rule, to act on emergency matters that may affect the public health, safety, or welfare. Whenever possible, the District Manager shall make reasonable efforts to provide public notice and notify all Board members of an emergency meeting twenty-four (24) hours in advance. Reasonable efforts may include telephone notification. Notice of the emergency meeting must be provided both before and after the meeting on the District’s website, including the specific reasons for the emergency meeting. Whenever an emergency meeting is called, the District Manager shall be responsible for notifying at least one (1) newspaper of general circulation in the District. After an emergency meeting, the Board shall publish in a newspaper of general circulation in the District, the time, date, and place of the emergency meeting, the reasons why an emergency meeting was necessary, and a description of the action taken. Actions taken at an emergency meeting may be ratified by the Board at a regularly noticed meeting subsequently held. (7) Public Comment. The Board shall set aside three (3) minutes per person, unless extended or reduced by the Chairperson based on the number of speakers, the meeting agenda, and other reasonable factors, at each meeting for public comment, and members of the public shall be permitted to provide comment on any proposition before the Board. The portion of the meeting generally reserved for public comment shall be identified in the agenda. Policies governing public comment may be adopted by the Board in accordance with Florida law. (8) Budget Hearing. Notice of hearing on the annual budget(s) shall be in accord with Section 190.008 of the Florida Statutes. Once adopted in accord with Section 190.008 of the Florida Statutes, the annual budget(s) may be amended from time to time by action of the Board. Approval of invoices by the Board in excess of the funds allocated to a particular budgeted line item shall serve to amend the budgeted line item. (9) Public Hearings. Notice of required public hearings shall contain the information required by applicable Florida law and by these Rules applicable to meeting notices and shall be mailed and published as required by Florida law. The District Manager shall ensure that all such notices, whether mailed or published, contain the information required by Florida law and these Rules and are mailed and published as required by Florida law. Public hearings may be held during Board meetings when the agenda includes such public hearing. (10) Participation by Teleconference/Videoconference. District staff may participate in Board meetings by teleconference or videoconference. Board members may also participate in Board meetings by teleconference or videoconference if in the good judgment of the Board extraordinary circumstances exist; provided, however, that at least three (3) Board members must be physically present at the meeting location to establish a quorum. Such extraordinary circumstances shall be presumed when a Board member participates by teleconference or videoconference, unless a majority of the Board members physically present determines that extraordinary circumstances do not exist. Extraordinary circumstances may include, but are not limited to, illness, family emergencies, or other significant schedule conflicts which prevent in-person meeting attendance. (11) Board Authorization. The District has not adopted Robert’s Rules of Order. For each agenda item, there shall be discussion permitted among the Board members during the meeting. Unless such procedure is waived by the Board, approval or disapproval of resolutions and other proposed Board actions shall be in the form of a motion by one Board member, a second by another Board member, an opportunity for final board discussion, and an affirmative vote by the majority of the Board members present. Any Board member, including the Chairperson, can make or second a motion. (12) Continuances. Any meeting or public hearing of the Board may be continued without re-notice or re-advertising provided that: (a) The Board identifies on the record at the original meeting a reasonable need for a continuance; (b) The continuance is to a specified date, time, and location publicly announced at the original meeting; and (c) The public notice for the original meeting states that the meeting may be continued to a date and time and states that the date, time, and location of any continuance shall be publicly announced at the original meeting and posted at the District office immediately following the original meeting. (13) Attorney-Client Sessions. An Attorney-Client Session is permitted when the District’s attorneys deem it necessary to meet in private with the Board to discuss pending litigation to which the District is a party before a court or administrative agency, or as may be otherwise authorized by law. The District’s attorney must request such session at a public meeting. Prior to holding the Attorney-Client Session, the District must give reasonable public notice of the time and date of the session and the names of the persons anticipated to attend the session. The session must commence at an open meeting in which the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson announces the commencement of the session, the estimated length of the session, and the names of the persons who will be attending the session. The discussion during the session is confined to settlement negotiations or strategy related to litigation expenses or as may be authorized by law. Only the Board, the District’s attorneys (including outside counsel), the District Manager, and the court reporter may attend an Attorney-Client Session. During the session, no votes may be taken and no final decisions concerning settlement can be made. Upon the conclusion of the session, the public meeting is reopened, and the Chairperson or Vice- Chairperson must announce that the session has concluded. The session must be transcribed by a court-reporter and the transcript of the session filed with the District Secretary within a reasonable time after the session. The transcript shall not be available for public inspection until after the conclusion of the litigation. (14) Security and Firesafety Board Discussions. Portions of a meeting which relate to or would reveal a security or firesafety system plan or portion thereof made confidential and exempt by section 119.071(3)(a), Florida Statutes, are exempt from the public meeting requirements and other requirements of section 286.011, Florida Statutes, and section 24(b), Article 1 of the State Constitution. Should the Board wish to discuss such matters, members of the public shall be required to leave the meeting room during such discussion. Any records of the Board’s discussion of such matters, including recordings or minutes, shall be maintained as confidential and exempt records in accordance with Florida law. Specific Authority: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), Fla. Stat. Law Implemented: §§ 189.069(2)(a)15, 190.006, 190.007, 190.008, 286.0105, 286.011, 286.0113, 286.0114, Fla. Stat. Rule 1.4 Internal Controls to Prevent Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (1) Internal Controls. The District shall establish and maintain internal controls designed to: (a) Prevent and detect “fraud,” “waste,” and “abuse” as those terms are defined in section 11.45(1), Florida Statutes; and (b) Promote and encourage compliance with applicable laws, rules, contracts, grant agreements, and best practices; and (c) Support economical and efficient operations; and (d) Ensure reliability of financial records and reports; and (e) Safeguard assets. (2) Adoption. The internal controls to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse shall be adopted and amended by the District in the same manner as District policies. Specific Authority: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), Fla. Stat. Law Implemented: § 218.33(3), Fla. Stat. Rule 2.0 Rulemaking Proceedings. (1) Commencement of Proceedings. Proceedings held for adoption, amendment, or repeal of a District Rule shall be conducted according to these Rules. Rulemaking proceedings shall be deemed to have been initiated upon publication of notice by the District. A “rule” is a District statement of general applicability that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or policy, or describes the procedure or practice requirements of the District (“Rule”). Nothing herein shall be construed as requiring the District to consider or adopt rules unless required by Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes. Policies adopted by the District which do not consist of rates, fees, rentals, or other monetary charges may be, but are not required to be, implemented through rulemaking proceedings. (2) Notice of Rule Development. (a) Except when the intended action is the repeal of a Rule, the District shall provide notice of the development of a proposed rule by publication of a Notice of Rule Development in a newspaper of general circulation in the District before providing notice of a proposed rule as required by section (3) of this Rule. Consequently, the Notice of Rule Development shall be published at least seven (7) days before the notice of rulemaking described in Section 2.0(3), infra., and at least thirty-five (35) days prior to the public hearing on the proposed rule. The Notice of Rule Development shall indicate the subject area to be addressed by rule development, provide a short, plain explanation of the purpose and effect of the proposed rule, cite the grant of rulemaking authority for the proposed rule and law being implemented, include the proposed rule number, and include a statement of how a person may promptly obtain, without cost, a copy of any preliminary draft, if available. (b) All rules as drafted shall be consistent with Sections 120.54(1)(g) and 120.54(2)(b) of the Florida Statutes. (3) Notice of Proceedings and Proposed Rules. (a) Prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule other than an emergency rule, the District shall give notice of its intended action, including: a short, plain explanation of the purpose and effect of the proposed action, the proposed rule number (if applicable), a reference to the specific rulemaking authority pursuant to which the rule is adopted, a reference to the section or subsection of the Florida Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific, and the name, e-mail address, and telephone number of the staff member who may be contacted regarding the intended action. The notice shall include a summary of the District’s statement of estimated regulatory costs and the website address where the complete statement of estimated regulatory costs may be viewed, if such a statement has been prepared pursuant to Section 120.541(2), Florida Statutes, and a statement that any person who wishes to provide the District with a lower cost regulatory alternative as provided by Section 120.541(1), must do so in writing within twenty-one (21) days after publication of the notice. The notice shall additionally include a statement that any affected person may request a public hearing by submitting a written request within twenty-one (21) days after the date of publication of the notice. Except when intended action is the repeal of a rule, the notice shall include a reference to both the date on which and the place where the Notice of Rule Development required by section (2) of this Rule appeared. (b) The notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the District and each county in which the District is located not less than twentyeight (28) days prior to the intended action. The proposed rule and any material proposed to be incorporated by reference shall be available for inspection and copying by the public at the time of the publication of notice. (c) The notice shall be mailed, delivered electronically to all persons named in the proposed rule and to all persons who, at least fourteen (14) days prior to publication of the notice, have made requests of the District for advance notice of its rulemaking proceedings. Any person may file a written request with the District Manager to receive notice by mail of District proceedings to adopt, amend, or repeal a rule. Such persons must furnish a mailing address and may be required to pay the cost of copying and mailing. (4) Rule Development Workshops. Whenever requested in writing by any affected person, the District must either conduct a rule development workshop prior to proposing rules for adoption or the Chairperson must explain in writing why a workshop is unnecessary. The District may initiate a rule development workshop but is not required to do so. (5) Petitions to Initiate Rulemaking. All Petitions to Initiate Rulemaking proceedings must contain the name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner, the specific action requested, the specific reason for adoption, amendment, or repeal, the date submitted, the text of the proposed rule, and the facts showing that the petitioner is regulated by the District or has a substantial interest in the rulemaking. Not later than thirty (30) calendar days following the date of filing a petition, the Board shall initiate rulemaking proceedings or deny the petition with a written statement of its reasons for the denial. If the petition is directed to an existing policy that the District has not formally adopted as a rule, the District may, in its discretion, notice and hold a public hearing on the petition to consider the comments of the public directed to the policy, its scope and application, and to consider whether the public interest is served adequately by the application of the policy on a case-by-case basis, as contrasted with its formal adoption as a rule. However, this section shall not be construed as requiring the District to adopt a rule to replace a policy. (6) Rulemaking Materials. After the publication of the notice referenced in section (3) of this Rule, the Board shall make available for public inspection and shall provide, upon request and payment of the cost of copies, the following materials: (a) The text of the proposed rule, or any amendment or repeal of any existing rules; (b) A detailed written statement of the facts and circumstances justifying the proposed rule; (c) A copy of the statement of estimated regulatory costs if required by Section 120.541 of the Florida Statutes; and (d) The published notice. (7) Hearing. The District may, or, upon the written request of any affected person received within twenty-one (21) days after the date of publication of the notice described in section (3) of this Rule, shall, provide a public hearing for the presentation of evidence, argument, and oral statements, within the reasonable conditions and limitations imposed by the District to avoid duplication, irrelevant comments, unnecessary delay, or disruption of the proceedings. The District shall publish notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the District either in the text of the notice described in section (3) of this Rule or in a separate publication at least seven (7) days before the scheduled public hearing. The notice shall specify the date, time, and location of the public hearing, and the name, address, and telephone number of the District contact person who can provide information about the public hearing. Written statements may be submitted by any person prior to or at the public hearing. All timely submitted written statements shall be considered by the District and made part of the rulemaking record. (8) Emergency Rule Adoption. The Board may adopt an emergency rule if it finds that it is necessitated by immediate danger to the public health, safety, or welfare which requires immediate action, or if the Legislature authorizes the Board to adopt emergency rules. Prior to the adoption of an emergency rule, the District Manager shall make reasonable efforts to notify a newspaper of general circulation in the District. Notice of the emergency rules together with the Board’s findings of immediate danger, necessity, and procedural fairness or a citation to the grant of emergency rulemaking authority shall be published as soon as possible in a newspaper of general circulation in the District. The District may use any procedure which is fair under the circumstances in the adoption of an emergency rule provided that such procedure protects the public interest and complies with applicable law and these provisions. (9) Negotiated Rulemaking. The District may use negotiated rulemaking in developing and adopting rules pursuant to Section 120.54(2)(d) of the Florida Statutes, except that any notices required under Section 120.54(2)(d) of the Florida Statutes, may be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the District is located. (10) Rulemaking Record. In all rulemaking proceedings, the District shall compile and maintain a rulemaking record. The record shall include, if applicable: (a) The texts of the proposed rule and the adopted rule; (b) All notices given for a proposed rule; (c) Any statement of estimated regulatory costs for the rule; (d) A written summary of hearings, if any, on the proposed rule; (e) All written comments received by the District and responses to those written comments; and (f) All notices and findings pertaining to an emergency rule. (11) Petitions to Challenge Existing Rules. (a) Any person substantially affected by a rule may seek an administrative determination of the invalidity of the rule on the ground that the rule is an invalid exercise of the District’s authority. (b) The petition seeking an administrative determination must state with particularity the provisions alleged to be invalid with sufficient explanation of the facts or grounds for the alleged invalidity and facts sufficient to show that the person challenging a rule is substantially affected by it. (c) The petition shall be filed with the District. Within ten (10) days after receiving the petition, the Chairperson shall, if the petition complies with the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, designate any member of the Board (including the Chairperson), District Manager, District Counsel, or other qualified person as a hearing officer. The hearing officer shall conduct a hearing within thirty (30) days after such designation, unless the petition is withdrawn or a continuance is granted by agreement of the parties. The failure of the District to follow the applicable rulemaking procedures or requirements in this Rule shall be presumed to be material; however, the District may rebut this presumption by showing that the substantial interests of the petitioner and the fairness of the proceedings have not been impaired. (d) Within thirty (30) days after the hearing, the hearing officer shall render a decision and state the reasons therefor in writing. (e) Hearings held under this section shall be de novo in nature. The petitioner has the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the existing rule is an invalid exercise of District authority as to the objections raised. The hearing officer may: (i) Administer oaths and affirmations; (ii) Rule upon offers of proof and receive relevant evidence; (iii) Regulate the course of the hearing, including any pre-hearing matters; (iv) Enter orders; and (v) Make or receive offers of settlement, stipulation, and adjustment. (f) The petitioner and the District shall be adverse parties. Other substantially affected persons may join the proceedings as intervenors on appropriate terms which shall not unduly delay the proceedings. (12) Variances and Waivers. A “variance” means a decision by the District to grant a modification to all or part of the literal requirements of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule. A “waiver” means a decision by the District not to apply all or part of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule. Variances and waivers from District rules may be granted subject to the following: (a) Variances and waivers shall be granted when the person subject to the rule demonstrates that: (i) the purpose of the underlying statute will be or has been achieved by other means by the person; and (ii) application of the rule would create a substantial hardship or would violate principles of fairness. For purposes of this section, "substantial hardship" means a demonstrated economic, technological, legal, safety-related, or other significant type of hardship to the person requesting the variance or waiver. For purposes of this section, "principles of fairness" are violated when the literal application of a rule affects a particular person in a manner significantly different from the way it affects other similarly situated persons who are subject to the rule. (b) A person who is subject to regulation by a District Rule may file a petition with the District, requesting a variance or waiver from the District’s Rule. Each petition shall specify: (i) The rule from which a variance or waiver is requested; (ii) The type of action requested; (iii) The specific facts that would justify a waiver or variance for the petitioner; and (iv) The reason why the variance or the waiver requested would serve the purposes of the underlying statute. (c) The District shall review the petition and may request only that information needed to clarify the petition or to answer new questions raised by or directly related to the petition. If the petitioner asserts that any request for additional information is not authorized by law or by Rule of the District, the District shall proceed, at the petitioner’s written request, to process the petition. (d) The Board shall grant or deny a petition for variance or waiver and shall announce such disposition at a publicly held meeting of the Board within ninety (90) days after receipt of: (i) the original petition; (ii) the last item of timely requested additional material; or (iii) the petitioner's written request to finish processing the petition, whichever occurs last. The District’s statement granting or denying the petition shall contain a statement of the relevant facts and reasons supporting the District's action. (13) Rates, Fees, Rentals, and Other Charges. All rates, fees, rentals, or other charges shall be subject to rulemaking proceedings. Policies adopted by the District which do not consist of rates, fees, rentals, or other charges may be, but are not required to be, implemented through rulemaking proceedings. Specific Authority: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), 190.035, Fla. Stat. Law Implemented: §§ 120.54, 190.011(5), 190.035(2), Fla. Stat. Rule 3.0 Competitive Purchase. (1) Purpose and Scope. In order to comply with Sections 190.033(1) through (3), 287.055, and 287.017 of the Florida Statutes, the following provisions shall apply to the purchase of Professional Services, insurance, construction contracts, designbuild services, goods, supplies, and materials, Contractual Services, and maintenance services. (2) Board Authorization. Except in cases of an Emergency Purchase, a competitive purchase governed by these Rules shall only be undertaken after authorization by the Board. (3) Definitions. (a) “Competitive Solicitation” means a formal, advertised procurement process, other than an Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, or Invitation to Negotiate, approved by the Board to purchase commodities and/or services which affords vendors fair treatment in the competition for award of a District purchase contract. (b) “Continuing Contract” means a contract for Professional Services entered into in accordance with Section 287.055 of the Florida Statutes, between the District and a firm, whereby the firm provides Professional Services to the District: (i) for projects in which the costs do not exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00); (ii) for a study activity when the fee for such Professional Services to the District does not exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00); or (iii) for work of a specified nature as outlined in the contract with the District, with no time limitation except that the contract must provide a termination clause (for example, a contract for general District engineering services). Firms providing Professional Services under Continuing Contracts shall not be required to bid against one another. (c) “Contractual Service” means the rendering by a contractor of its time and effort rather than the furnishing of specific commodities. The term applies only to those services rendered by individuals and firms who are independent contractors. Contractual Services do not include auditing services, Maintenance Services, or Professional Services as defined in Section 287.055(2)(a) of the Florida Statutes, and these Rules. Contractual Services also do not include any contract for the furnishing of labor or materials for the construction, renovation, repair, modification, or demolition of any facility, building, portion of building, utility, park, parking lot, or structure or other improvement to real property entered into pursuant to Chapter 255 of the Florida Statutes and Rules 3.5 or 3.6. (d) “Design-Build Contract” means a single contract with a Design-Build Firm for the design and construction of a public construction project. (e) “Design-Build Firm” means a partnership, corporation, or other legal entity that: (i) Is certified under Section 489.119 of the Florida Statutes to engage in contracting through a certified or registered general contractor or a certified or registered building contractor as the qualifying agent; or (ii) Is certified under Section 471.023 of the Florida Statutes to practice or to offer to practice engineering; certified under Section 481.219 of the Florida Statutes to practice or to offer to practice architecture; or certified under Section 481.319 of the Florida Statutes to practice or to offer to practice landscape architecture. (f) “Design Criteria Package” means concise, performance-oriented drawings or specifications for a public construction project. The purpose of the Design Criteria Package is to furnish sufficient information to permit Design-Build Firms to prepare a bid or a response to the District’s Request for Proposals, or to permit the District to enter into a negotiated Design- Build Contract. The Design Criteria Package must specify performancebased criteria for the public construction project, including the legal description of the site, survey information concerning the site, interior space requirements, material quality standards, schematic layouts and conceptual design criteria of the project, cost or budget estimates, design and construction schedules, site development requirements, provisions for utilities, stormwater retention and disposal, and parking requirements applicable to the project. Design Criteria Packages shall require firms to submit information regarding the qualifications, availability, and past work of the firms, including the partners and members thereof. (g) “Design Criteria Professional” means a firm who holds a current certificate of registration under Chapter 481 of the Florida Statutes, to practice architecture or landscape architecture, or a firm who holds a current certificate as a registered engineer under Chapter 471 of the Florida Statutes, to practice engineering, and who is employed by or under contract to the District to provide professional architect services, landscape architect services, or engineering services in connection with the preparation of the Design Criteria Package. (h) “Emergency Purchase” means a purchase necessitated by a sudden unexpected turn of events (for example, acts of God, riot, fires, floods, hurricanes, accidents, or any circumstances or cause beyond the control of the Board in the normal conduct of its business), where the Board finds that the delay incident to competitive purchase would be detrimental to the interests of the District. This includes, but is not limited to, instances where the time to competitively award the project will jeopardize the funding for the project, will materially increase the cost of the project, or will create an undue hardship on the public health, safety, or welfare. (i) “Invitation to Bid” is a written or electronically posted solicitation for sealed bids with the title, date, and hour of the public bid opening designated specifically and defining the commodity or service involved. It includes printed instructions prescribing conditions for bidding, qualification, evaluation criteria, and provides for a manual signature of an authorized representative. It may include one or more bid alternates. (j) “Invitation to Negotiate” means a written or electronically posted solicitation for competitive sealed replies to select one or more vendors with which to commence negotiations for the procurement of commodities or services. (k) “Negotiate” means to conduct legitimate, arm’s length discussions and conferences to reach an agreement on a term or price. (l) “Professional Services” means those services within the scope of the practice of architecture, professional engineering, landscape architecture, or registered surveying and mapping, as defined by the laws of Florida, or those services performed by any architect, professional engineer, landscape architect, or registered surveyor and mapper, in connection with the firm's or individual's professional employment or practice. (m) “Proposal (or Reply or Response) Most Advantageous to the District” means, as determined in the sole discretion of the Board, the proposal, reply, or response that is: (i) Submitted by a person or firm capable and qualified in all respects to perform fully the contract requirements, who has the integrity and reliability to assure good faith performance; (ii) The most responsive to the Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation as determined by the Board; and (iii) For a cost to the District deemed by the Board to be reasonable. (n) “Purchase” means acquisition by sale, rent, lease, lease/purchase, or installment sale. It does not include transfer, sale, or exchange of goods, supplies, or materials between the District and any federal, state, regional, or local governmental entity or political subdivision of the State of Florida. (o) “Request for Proposals” or “RFP” is a written or electronically posted solicitation for sealed proposals with the title, date, and hour of the public opening designated and requiring the manual signature of an authorized representative. It may provide general information, applicable laws and rules, statement of work, functional or general specifications, qualifications, proposal instructions, work detail analysis, and evaluation criteria as necessary. (p) “Responsive and Responsible Bidder” means an entity or individual that has submitted a bid that conforms in all material respects to the Invitation to Bid and has the capability in all respects to fully perform the contract requirements and the integrity and reliability that will assure good faith performance. “Responsive and Responsible Vendor” means an entity or individual that has submitted a proposal, reply, or response that conforms in all material respects to the Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation and has the capability in all respects to fully perform the contract requirements and the integrity and reliability that will assure good faith performance. In determining whether an entity or individual is a Responsive and Responsible Bidder (or Vendor), the District may consider, in addition to factors described in the Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation, the following: (i) The ability and adequacy of the professional personnel employed by the entity/individual; (ii) The past performance of the entity/individual for the District and in other professional employment; (iii) The willingness of the entity/individual to meet time and budget requirements; (iv) The geographic location of the entity’s/individual’s headquarters or office in relation to the project; (v) The recent, current, and projected workloads of the entity/individual; (vi) The volume of work previously awarded to the entity/individual, provided that for a public works project as defined in Section 255.0992, Florida Statutes, the District may not penalize a bidder for performing a larger volume of construction work for the District or reward a bidder for performing a smaller volume of construction work for the District; (vii) Whether the cost components of the bid or proposal are appropriately balanced; and (viii) Whether the entity/individual is a certified minority business enterprise as defined in Section 287.0943, Florida Statutes. (q) “Responsive Bid,” “Responsive Proposal,” “Responsive Reply,” and “Responsive Response” all mean a bid, proposal, reply, or response which conforms in all material respects to the specifications and conditions in the Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitations to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation document and these Rules, and the cost components of which, if any, are appropriately balanced. A bid, proposal, reply, or response is not responsive if the person or firm submitting it fails to meet any material requirement relating to the qualifications, financial stability, or licensing of the bidder. Specific Authority: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), Fla. Stat. Law Implemented: §§ 190.033, 255.0992, 255.20, 287.055, Fla. Stat. Rule 3.1 Procedure Under the Consultants' Competitive Negotiations Act. (1) Scope. The following procedures are adopted for the selection of firms or individuals to provide Professional Services exceeding the thresholds herein described, for the negotiation of such contracts, and to provide for protest of actions of the Board under this Rule. As used in this Rule, “Project” means that fixed capital outlay study or planning activity when basic construction cost is estimated by the District to exceed the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017 of the Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY FIVE, or for a planning study activity when the fee for Professional Services is estimated by the District to exceed the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017 for CATEGORY TWO, as such categories may be amended or adjusted from time to time. (2) Qualifying Procedures. In order to be eligible to provide Professional Services to the District, a consultant must, at the time of receipt of the firm’s qualification submittal: (a) Hold all required applicable state professional licenses in good standing; (b) Hold all required applicable federal licenses in good standing, if any; (c) Hold a current and active Florida corporate charter or be authorized to do business in the State of Florida in accordance with Chapter 607 of the Florida Statutes, if the consultant is a corporation; and (d) Meet any qualification requirements set forth in the District’s Request for Qualifications. Evidence of compliance with this Rule may be submitted with the qualifications, if requested by the District. In addition, evidence of compliance must be submitted any time requested by the District. (3) Public Announcement. Except in cases of valid public emergencies as certified by the Board, the District shall announce each occasion when Professional Services are required for a Project or a Continuing Contract by publishing a notice providing a general description of the Project, or the nature of the Continuing Contract, and the method for interested consultants to apply for consideration. The notice shall appear in at least one (1) newspaper of general circulation in the District and in such other places as the District deems appropriate. The notice must allow at least fourteen (14) days for submittal of qualifications from the date of publication. The District may maintain lists of consultants interested in receiving such notices. These consultants are encouraged to submit annually statements of qualifications and performance data. The District shall make reasonable efforts to provide copies of any notices to such consultants, but the failure to do so shall not give such consultants any bid protest or other rights or otherwise disqualify any otherwise valid procurement process. The Board has the right to reject any and all qualifications, and such reservation shall be included in the published notice. Consultants not receiving a contract award shall not be entitled to recover from the District any costs of qualification package preparation or submittal. (4) Competitive Selection. (a) The Board shall review and evaluate the data submitted in response to the notice described in section (3) of this Rule regarding qualifications and performance ability, as well as any statements of qualifications on file. The Board shall conduct discussions with, and may require public presentation by, consultants regarding their qualifications, approach to the Project, and ability to furnish the required services. The Board shall then select and list the consultants, in order of preference, deemed to be the most highly capable and qualified to perform the required Professional Services, after considering these and other appropriate criteria: (i) The ability and adequacy of the professional personnel employed by each consultant; (ii) Whether a consultant is a certified minority business enterprise; (iii) Each consultant’s past performance; (iv) The willingness of each consultant to meet time and budget requirements; (v) The geographic location of each consultant's headquarters, office, and personnel in relation to the project; (vi) The recent, current, and projected workloads of each consultant; and (vii) The volume of work previously awarded to each consultant by the District. (b) Nothing in these Rules shall prevent the District from evaluating and eventually selecting a consultant if less than three (3) Responsive qualification packages, including packages indicating a desire not to provide Professional Services on a given Project, are received. (c) If the selection process is administered by any person or committee other than the full Board, the selection made will be presented to the full Board with a recommendation that competitive negotiations be instituted with the selected firms in order of preference listed. (d) Notice of the rankings adopted by the Board, including the rejection of some or all qualification packages, shall be provided in writing to all consultants by United States Mail, hand delivery, electronic mail, or overnight delivery service. The notice shall include the following statement: "Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Rule 3.11 of the Rules of the District shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under those Rules," or wording to that effect. Protests of the District’s ranking decisions under this Rule shall be in accordance with the procedures set forth in Rule 3.11. (5) Competitive Negotiation. (a) After the Board has authorized the beginning of competitive negotiations, the District may begin such negotiations with the firm listed as most qualified to perform the required Professional Services at a rate or amount of compensation which the Board determines is fair, competitive, and reasonable. (b) In negotiating a lump-sum or cost-plus-a-fixed-fee professional contract for more than the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017 of the Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY FOUR, the firm receiving the award shall be required to execute a truth-in-negotiation certificate stating that "wage rates and other factual unit costs supporting the compensation are accurate, complete and current at the time of contracting." In addition, any professional service contract under which such a certificate is required, shall contain a provision that "the original contract price and any additions thereto, shall be adjusted to exclude any significant sums by which the Board determines the contract price was increased due to inaccurate, incomplete, or noncurrent wage rates and other factual unit costs." (c) Should the District be unable to negotiate a satisfactory agreement with the firm determined to be the most qualified at a price deemed by the District to be fair, competitive, and reasonable, then negotiations with that firm shall be terminated and the District shall immediately begin negotiations with the second most qualified firm. If a satisfactory agreement with the second firm cannot be reached, those negotiations shall be terminated and negotiations with the third most qualified firm shall be undertaken. (d) Should the District be unable to negotiate a satisfactory agreement with one of the top three (3) ranked consultants, additional firms shall be selected by the District, in order of their competence and qualifications. Negotiations shall continue, beginning with the first-named firm on the list, until an agreement is reached or the list of firms is exhausted. (6) Contracts; Public Records. In accordance with Florida law, each contract entered into pursuant to this Rule shall include provisions required by law that require the contractor to comply with public records laws. (7) Continuing Contract. Nothing in this Rule shall prohibit a Continuing Contract between a consultant and the District. (8) Emergency Purchase. The District may make an Emergency Purchase without complying with these Rules. The fact that an Emergency Purchase has occurred or is necessary shall be noted in the minutes of the next Board meeting. Specific Authority: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), Fla. Stat. Law Implemented: §§ 119.0701, 190.011(3), 190.033, 287.055, Fla. Stat. Rule 3.2 Procedure Regarding Auditor Selection. In order to comply with the requirements of Section 218.391 of the Florida Statutes, the following procedures are outlined for selection of firms or individuals to provide Auditing Services and for the negotiation of such contracts. For audits required under Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes but not meeting the thresholds of Chapter 218 of the Florida Statutes, the District need not follow these procedures but may proceed with the selection of a firm or individual to provide Auditing Services and for the negotiation of such contracts in the manner the Board determines is in the best interests of the District. (1) Definitions. (a) "Auditing Services" means those services within the scope of the practice of a certified public accounting firm licensed under Chapter 473 of the Florida Statutes, and qualified to conduct audits in accordance with government auditing standards as adopted by the Florida Board of Accountancy. (b) "Committee" means the auditor selection committee appointed by the Board as described in section (2) of this Rule. (2) Establishment of Auditor Selection Committee. Prior to a public announcement under section (4) of this Rule that Auditing Services are required, the Board shall establish an auditor selection committee (“Committee”), the primary purpose of which is to assist the Board in selecting an auditor to conduct the annual financial audit required by Section 218.39 of the Florida Statutes. The Committee shall include at least three (3) individuals, at least one (1) of which must also be a member of the Board. The establishment and selection of the Committee must be conducted at a publicly noticed and held meeting of the Board. The Chairperson of the Committee must be a member of the Board. An employee, a chief executive officer, or a chief financial officer of the District may not serve as a member of the Committee; provided, however, such individuals may serve the Committee in an advisory capacity without voting rights. (3) Establishment of Minimum Qualifications and Evaluation Criteria. Prior to a public announcement under section (4) of this Rule that Auditing Services are required, the Committee shall meet at a publicly noticed meeting to establish minimum qualifications and factors to use for the evaluation of Auditing Services to be provided by a certified public accounting firm licensed under Chapter 473 of the Florida Statutes and qualified to conduct audits in accordance with government auditing standards as adopted by the Florida Board of Accountancy. (a) Minimum Qualifications. In order to be eligible to submit a proposal, a firm must, at all relevant times including the time of receipt of the proposal by the District: (i) Hold all required applicable state professional licenses in good standing; (ii) Hold all required applicable federal licenses in good standing, if any; (iii) Hold a current and active Florida corporate charter or be authorized to do business in the State of Florida in accordance with Chapter 607 of the Florida Statutes, if the proposer is a corporation; and (iv) Meet any pre-qualification requirements established by the Committee and set forth in the RFP or other specifications. If requested in the RFP or other specifications, evidence of compliance with the minimum qualifications as established by the Committee must be submitted with the proposal. (b) Evaluation Criteria. The factors established for the evaluation of Auditing Services by the Committee shall include, but are not limited to: (i) Ability of personnel; (ii) Experience; (iii) Ability to furnish the required services; and (iv) Such other factors as may be determined by the Committee to be applicable to its particular requirements. The Committee may also choose to consider compensation as a factor. If the Committee establishes compensation as one of the factors, compensation shall not be the sole or predominant factor used to evaluate proposals. (4) Public Announcement. After identifying the factors to be used in evaluating the proposals for Auditing Services as set forth in section (3) of this Rule, the Committee shall publicly announce the opportunity to provide Auditing Services. Such public announcement shall include a brief description of the audit and how interested firms can apply for consideration and obtain the RFP. The notice shall appear in at least one (1) newspaper of general circulation in the District and the county in which the District is located. The public announcement shall allow for at least seven (7) days for the submission of proposals. (5) Request for Proposals. The Committee shall provide interested firms with a Request for Proposals (“RFP”). The RFP shall provide information on how proposals are to be evaluated and such other information the Committee determines is necessary for the firm to prepare a proposal. The RFP shall state the time and place for submitting proposals. (6) Committee’s Evaluation of Proposals and Recommendation. The Committee shall meet at a publicly held meeting that is publicly noticed at least seven (7) days in advance of the meeting to evaluate all qualified proposals and may, as part of the evaluation, require that each interested firm provide a public presentation where the Committee may conduct discussions with the firm, and where the firm may present information, regarding the firm’s qualifications. At the public meeting, the Committee shall rank and recommend in order of preference no fewer than three (3) firms deemed to be the most highly qualified to perform the required services after considering the factors established pursuant to subsection (3)(b) of this Rule. If fewer than three (3) firms respond to the RFP or if no firms respond to the RFP, the Committee shall recommend such firm as it deems to be the most highly qualified. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Committee may recommend that any and all proposals be rejected. (7) Board Selection of Auditor. (a) Where compensation was not selected as a factor used in evaluating the proposals, the Board shall negotiate with the firm ranked first and inquire of that firm as to the basis of compensation. If the Board is unable to negotiate a satisfactory agreement with the first ranked firm at a price deemed by the Board to be fair, competitive, and reasonable, then negotiations with that firm shall be terminated and the Board shall immediately begin negotiations with the second ranked firm. If a satisfactory agreement with the second ranked firm cannot be reached, those negotiations shall be terminated and negotiations with the third ranked firm shall be undertaken. The Board may reopen formal negotiations with any one of the three top-ranked firms, but it may not negotiate with more than one firm at a time. If the Board is unable to negotiate a satisfactory agreement with any of the selected firms, the Committee shall recommend additional firms in order of the firms’ respective competence and qualifications. Negotiations shall continue, beginning with the first-named firm on the list, until an agreement is reached or the list of firms is exhausted. (b) Where compensation was selected as a factor used in evaluating the proposals, the Board shall select the highest-ranked qualified firm or document in its public records the reason for not selecting the highestranked qualified firm. (c) In negotiations with firms under this Rule, the Board may allow the District Manager, District Counsel, or other designee to conduct negotiations on its behalf. (d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board may reject any or all proposals. The Board shall not consider any proposal, or enter into any contract for Auditing Services, unless the proposed agreed-upon compensation is reasonable to satisfy the requirements of Section 218.39 of the Florida Statutes and the needs of the District. (8) Contract. Any agreement reached under this Rule shall be evidenced by a written contract, which may take the form of an engagement letter signed and executed by both parties. The written contract shall include all provisions and conditions of the procurement of such services and shall include, at a minimum, the following: (a) A provision specifying the services to be provided and fees or other compensation for such services; (b) A provision requiring that invoices for fees or other compensation be submitted in sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with the terms of the contract; (c) A provision setting forth deadlines for the auditor to submit a preliminary draft audit report to the District for review and to submit a final audit report no later than June 30 of the fiscal year that follows the fiscal year for which the audit is being conducted; (d) A provision specifying the contract period, including renewals, and conditions under which the contract may be terminated or renewed. The maximum contract period including renewals shall be five (5) years. A renewal may be done without the use of the auditor selection procedures provided in this Rule but must be in writing; and (e) Provisions required by law that require the auditor to comply with public records laws. (9) Notice of Award. Once a negotiated agreement with a firm or individual is reached, or the Board authorizes the execution of an agreement with a firm where compensation was a factor in the evaluation of proposals, notice of the intent to award, including the rejection of some or all proposals, shall be provided in writing to all proposers by United States Mail, hand delivery, electronic mail, or overnight delivery service. The notice shall include the following statement: "Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Rule 3.11 of the Rules of the District shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under those Rules," or wording to that effect. Protests regarding the award of contracts under this Rule shall be as provided for in Rule 3.11. No proposer shall be entitled to recover any costs of proposal preparation or submittal from the District. Specific Authority: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), Fla. Stat. Law Implemented: §§ 119.0701, 218.33, 218.391, Fla. Stat. Rule 3.3 Purchase of Insurance. (1) Scope. The purchases of life, health, accident, hospitalization, legal expense, or annuity insurance, or all of any kinds of such insurance for the officers and employees of the District, and for health, accident, hospitalization, and legal expenses upon a group insurance plan by the District, shall be governed by this Rule. This Rule does not apply to the purchase of any other type of insurance by the District, including, but not limited to, liability insurance, property insurance, and directors and officers insurance. Nothing in this Rule shall require the District to purchase insurance. (2) Procedure. For a purchase of insurance within the scope of these Rules, the following procedure shall be followed: (a) The Board shall cause to be prepared a Notice of Invitation to Bid. (b) Notice of the Invitation to Bid shall be advertised at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within the District. The notice shall allow at least fourteen (14) days for submittal of bids. (c) The District may maintain a list of persons interested in receiving notices of Invitations to Bid. The District shall make reasonable efforts to provide copies of any notices to such persons, but the failure to do so shall not give such consultants any bid protest or other rights or otherwise disqualify any otherwise valid procurement process. (d) Bids shall be opened at the time and place noted in the Invitation to Bid. (e) If only one (1) response to an Invitation to Bid is received, the District may proceed with the purchase. If no response to an Invitation to Bid is received, the District may take whatever steps are reasonably necessary in order to proceed with the purchase. (f) The Board has the right to reject any and all bids, and such reservations shall be included in all solicitations and advertisements. (g) Simultaneously with the review of the submitted bids, the District may undertake negotiations with those companies that have submitted reasonable and timely bids and, in the opinion of the District, are fully qualified and capable of meeting all services and requirements. Bid responses shall be evaluated in accordance with the specifications and criteria contained in the Invitation to Bid; in addition, the total cost to the District, the cost, if any, to the District officers, employees, or their dependents, relevant business presence and capability to service the District's needs, and the ability of the company to guarantee premium stability may be considered. A contract to purchase insurance shall be awarded to that company whose response to the Invitation to Bid best meets the overall needs of the District, its officers, employees, and/or dependents. (h) Notice of the intent to award, including rejection of some or all bids, shall be provided in writing to all bidders by United States Mail, by hand delivery, or by overnight delivery service. The notice shall include the following statement: "Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Rule 3.11 of the Rules of the District shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under those Rules," or wording to that effect. Protests of the District’s procurement of insurance under this Rule shall be in accordance with the procedures set forth in Rule 3.11. Specific Authority: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), Fla. Stat. Law Implemented: § 112.08, Fla. Stat. Rule 3.4 Pre-qualification (1) Scope. In its discretion, the District may undertake a pre-qualification process in accordance with this Rule for vendors to provide construction services, goods, supplies, and materials, Contractual Services, and maintenance services. (2) Procedure. When the District seeks to pre-qualify vendors, the following procedures shall apply: (a) The Board shall cause to be prepared a Request for Qualifications. (b) For construction services exceeding the thresholds described in Section 255.20 of the Florida Statutes, the Board must advertise the proposed prequalification criteria and procedures and allow at least seven (7) days’ notice of the public hearing for comments on such pre-qualification criteria and procedures. At such public hearing, potential vendors may object to such pre-qualification criteria and procedures. Following such public hearing, the Board shall formally adopt pre-qualification criteria and procedures prior to the advertisement of the Request for Qualifications for construction services. (c) The Request for Qualifications shall be advertised at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within the District and within the county in which the District is located. The notice shall allow at least seven (7) days for submittal of qualifications for goods, supplies and materials, Contractual Services, maintenance services, and construction services under Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00). The notice shall allow at least twenty-one (21) days for submittal of qualifications for construction services estimated to cost over Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) and thirty (30) days for construction services estimated to cost over Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00). (d) The District may maintain lists of persons interested in receiving notices of Requests for Qualifications. The District shall make a good faith effort to provide written notice, by electronic mail, United States Mail, or hand delivery, to persons who provide their name and address to the District Manager for inclusion on the list. However, failure of a person to receive the notice shall not invalidate any pre-qualification determination or contract awarded in accordance with these Rules and shall not be a basis for a protest of any pre-qualification determination or contract award. (e) If the District has pre-qualified vendors for a particular category of purchase, at the option of the District, only those persons who have been pre-qualified will be eligible to submit bids, proposals, replies, or responses in response to the applicable Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation. (f) In order to be eligible to submit qualifications, a firm or individual must, at the time of receipt of the qualifications: (i) Hold all required applicable state professional licenses in good standing; (ii) Hold all required applicable federal licenses in good standing, if any; (iii) Hold a current and active Florida corporate charter or be authorized to do business in the State of Florida in accordance with Chapter 607 of the Florida Statutes, if the vendor is a corporation; and (iv) Meet any special pre-qualification requirements set forth in the Request for Qualifications. Evidence of compliance with these Rules must be submitted with the qualifications if required by the District. Failure to submit evidence of compliance when required may be grounds for rejection of the qualifications. (g) Qualifications shall be presented to the Board, or a committee appointed by the Board, for evaluation in accordance with the Request for Qualifications and this Rule. Minor variations in the qualifications may be waived by the Board. A variation is minor if waiver of the variation does not create a competitive advantage or disadvantage of a material nature. (h) All vendors determined by the District to meet the pre-qualification requirements shall be pre-qualified. To assure full understanding of the responsiveness to the requirements contained in a Request for Qualifications, discussions may be conducted with qualified vendors. Vendors shall be accorded fair treatment prior to the submittal date with respect to any opportunity for discussion and revision of qualifications. For construction services, any contractor pre-qualified and considered eligible by the Department of Transportation to bid to perform the type of work the project entails shall be presumed to be qualified to perform the project. (i) The Board shall have the right to reject all qualifications if there are not enough to be competitive or if rejection is determined to be in the best interest of the District. No vendor shall be entitled to recover any costs of qualification preparation or submittal from the District. (j) Notice of intent to pre-qualify, including rejection of some or all qualifications, shall be provided in writing to all vendors by United States Mail, electronic mail, hand delivery, or overnight delivery service. The notice shall include the following statement: "Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Rule 3.11 of the Rules of the District shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under those Rules," or wording to that effect. Protests of the District’s prequalification decisions under this Rule shall be in accordance with the procedures set forth in Rule 3.11; provided however, protests related to the pre-qualification criteria and procedures for construction services shall be resolved in accordance with section (2)(b) of this Rule and Section 255.20(1)(b) of the Florida Statutes. (3) Suspension, Revocation, or Denial of Qualification (a) The District, for good cause, may deny, suspend, or revoke a prequalified vendor’s pre-qualified status. A suspension, revocation, or denial for good cause shall prohibit the vendor from bidding on any District construction contract for which qualification is required, shall constitute a determination of non-responsibility to bid on any other District construction or maintenance contract, and shall prohibit the vendor from acting as a material supplier or subcontractor on any District contract or project during the period of suspension, revocation, or denial. Good cause shall include the following: i. One of the circumstances specified under Section 337.16(2), Florida Statutes, has occurred. ii. Affiliated contractors submitted more than one (1) proposal for the same work. In this event the pre-qualified status of all of the affiliated bidders will be revoked, suspended, or denied. All bids of affiliated bidders will be rejected. iii. The vendor made or submitted false, deceptive, or fraudulent statements, certifications, or materials in any claim for payment or any information required by any District contract. iv. The vendor or its affiliate defaulted on any contract or a contract surety assumed control of financial responsibility for any contract of the vendor. v. The vendor’s qualification to bid is suspended, revoked, or denied by any other public or semi-public entity, or the vendor has been the subject of a civil enforcement proceeding or settlement involving a public or semi-public entity. vi. The vendor failed to comply with contract or warranty requirements or failed to follow District direction in the performance of a contract. vii. The vendor failed to timely furnish all contract documents required by the contract specifications, special provisions, or by any state or federal statutes or regulations. If the vendor fails to furnish any of the subject contract documents by the expiration of the period of suspension, revocation, or denial set forth above, the vendor’s pre-qualified status shall remain suspended, revoked, or denied until the documents are furnished. viii. The vendor failed to notify the District within ten (10) days of the vendor, or any of its affiliates, being declared in default or otherwise not completing work on a contract or being suspended from qualification to bid or denied qualification to bid by any other public or semi-public agency. ix. The vendor did not pay its subcontractors or suppliers in a timely manner or in compliance with contract documents. x. The vendor has demonstrated instances of poor or unsatisfactory performance, deficient management resulting in project delay, poor quality workmanship, a history of payment of liquidated damages, untimely completion of projects, uncooperative attitude, contract litigation, inflated claims, or defaults. xi. An affiliate of the vendor has previously been determined by the District to be non-responsible, and the specified period of suspension, revocation, denial, or non-responsibility remains in effect. xii. The vendor or affiliate(s) has been convicted of a contract crime. 1. The term “contract crime” means any violation of state or federal antitrust laws with respect to a District contract or any violation of any state or federal law involving fraud, bribery, collusion, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation with respect to a District contract. 2. The term “convicted” or “conviction” means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a contract crime, with or without an adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state trial court of record as a result of a jury verdict, nonjury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, and shall include any conviction that has not been overturned on appeal or otherwise set aside. xiii. Any other circumstance constituting “good cause” under Section 337.16(2), Florida Statutes, exists. (b) The pre-qualified status of a contractor found delinquent under Section 337.16(1), Florida Statutes, shall be denied, suspended, or revoked. A denial, suspension, or revocation shall prohibit the vendor from being a subcontractor on District work during the period of denial, suspension, or revocation, except when a prime contractor’s bid has used prices of a subcontractor who becomes disqualified after the bid, but before the request for authorization to sublet is presented. (c) The District shall inform the vendor in writing of its intent to deny, suspend, or revoke its pre-qualified status and inform the vendor of its right to a hearing, the procedure which must be followed, and the applicable time limits. If a hearing is requested within ten (10) days after the receipt of the notice of intent, the hearing shall be held within thirty (30) days after receipt by the District of the request for the hearing. The decision shall be issued in writing within fifteen (15) business days after the hearing. (d) Such suspension or revocation shall not affect the vendor’s obligations under any preexisting contract. (e) If a contractor’s pre-qualified status is revoked, suspended, or denied and the contractor receives an additional period of revocation, suspension, or denial of its pre-qualified status, the time periods will run consecutively. (f) In the case of contract crimes, the vendor’s pre-qualified status under this Rule shall be revoked indefinitely. For all violations of Rule 3.4(3)(a) other than for the vendor’s conviction for contract crimes, the revocation, denial, or suspension of a vendor’s pre-qualified status under this Rule shall be for a specific period of time based on the seriousness of the deficiency. i. Impacts on project schedule, cost, or quality of work; ii. Unsafe conditions allowed to exist; iii. Complaints from the public; iv. Delay or interference with the bidding process; v. The potential for repetition; vi. Integrity of the public contracting process; and vii. Effect on the health, safety, and welfare of the public. (g) The District shall deny or revoke the pre-qualified status of any contractor and its affiliates for a period of thirty-six (36) months when it is determined by the District that the contractor has, subsequent to January 1, 1978, been convicted of a contract crime within the jurisdiction of any state or federal court. Any such contractor shall not act as a prime contractor, material supplier, subcontractor, or consultant on any District contract or project during the period of denial or revocation. (a) A contractor whose qualification to bid has been revoked or denied because of contract crime may, at any time after revocation or denial, file a petition for Examples of factors affecting the seriousness of a deficiency are: (4) Reapplication and Reinstatement reapplication or reinstatement. However, a contractor may not petition for reapplication or reinstatement for a period of twenty-four (24) months after revocation or denial for a subsequent conviction occurring within ten (10) years of a previous denial or revocation for contract crime. (b) If the petition for reapplication or reinstatement is denied, the contractor cannot petition for a subsequent hearing for a period of nine (9) months following the date of the final order of revocation or denial. (c) If the petition for reapplication or reinstatement is granted, the contractor must file a current Application for Qualification with the Contracts Administration Office. Reinstatement shall not be effective until issuance of a Certificate of Qualification. (5) Emergency Suspension and Revocation (a) The District may summarily issue an emergency suspension of a contractor’s qualification to bid if it finds that imminent danger exists to the public health, safety, or welfare. (b) The written notice of emergency suspension shall state the specific facts and reasons for finding an imminent danger to the public health, safety, or welfare exists. (c) The District, within ten (10) days of the emergency suspension, shall initiate formal suspension or revocation proceedings in compliance with Rule 3.4(3), except the ten (10)-day notice requirement shall not be construed to prevent a hearing at the earliest time practicable upon request of the aggrieved party. Specific Authority: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), Fla. Stat. Law Implemented: §§ 190.033, 255.0525, 255.20, Fla. Stat.; §§ 14-22.012, 14-22.0121, 14-22.014, Fla. Admin. Code. Rule 3.5 Construction Contracts, Not Design-Build. (1) Scope. All contracts for the construction or improvement of any building, structure, or other public construction works authorized by Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes, the costs of which are estimated by the District in accordance with generally accepted cost accounting principles to be in excess of the threshold amount for applicability of Section 255.20 of the Florida Statutes, as that amount may be indexed or amended from time to time, shall be let under the terms of these Rules and the procedures of Section 255.20 of the Florida Statutes, as the same may be amended from time to time. A project shall not be divided solely to avoid the threshold bidding requirements. (2) Procedure. When a purchase of construction services is within the scope of this Rule, the following procedures shall apply: (a) The Board shall cause to be prepared an Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation. (b) Notice of the Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation shall be advertised at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the District and in the county in which the District is located. The notice shall also include the amount of the bid bond, if one is required. The notice shall allow at least twenty-one (21) days for submittal of sealed bids, proposals, replies, or responses, unless the Board, for good cause, determines a shorter period of time is appropriate. Any project projected to cost more than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) must be noticed at least thirty (30) days prior to the date for submittal of bids, proposals, replies, or responses. If the Board has previously pre-qualified contractors pursuant to Rule 3.4 and determined that only the contractors that have been pre-qualified will be permitted to submit bids, proposals, replies, and responses, the Notice of Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation need not be published. Instead, the Notice of Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation shall be sent to the pre-qualified contractors by United States Mail, electronic mail, hand delivery, or overnight delivery service. (c) The District may maintain lists of persons interested in receiving notices of Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Negotiate, and Competitive Solicitations. The District shall make a good faith effort to provide written notice, by electronic mail, United States Mail, or hand delivery, to persons who provide their name and address to the District Manager for inclusion on the list. However, failure of a person to receive the notice shall not invalidate any contract awarded in accordance with this Rule and shall not be a basis for a protest of any contract award. (d) If the District has pre-qualified providers of construction services, then, at the option of the District, only those persons who have been pre-qualified will be eligible to submit bids, proposals, replies, or responses to Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Negotiate, and Competitive Solicitations. (e) In order to be eligible to submit a bid, proposal, reply, or response, a firm or individual must, at the time of receipt of the bids, proposals, replies, or responses: (i) Hold all required applicable state professional licenses in good standing; (ii) Hold all required applicable federal licenses in good standing, if any; (iii) Hold a current and active Florida corporate charter or be authorized to do business in the State of Florida in accordance with Chapter 607 of the Florida Statutes, if the bidder is a corporation; and (iv) Meet any special pre-qualification requirements set forth in the Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation. Any contractor that has been found guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction of any violation of federal labor or employment tax laws regarding subjects, including, but not limited to, reemployment assistance, safety, tax withholding, worker’s compensation, unemployment tax, social security and Medicare tax, wage or hour, or prevailing rate laws within the past five (5) years shall be deemed ineligible by the District to submit a bid, response, or proposal for a District project. Evidence of compliance with these Rules must be submitted with the bid, proposal, reply, or response, if required by the District. Failure to submit evidence of compliance when required may be grounds for rejection of the bid, proposal, reply, or response. (f) Bids, proposals, replies, and responses, or the portions of which that include the price, shall be publicly opened at a meeting noticed in accordance with Rule 1.3, and at which at least one district representative is present. The name of each bidder and the price submitted in the bid shall be announced at such meeting and shall be made available upon request. Minutes should be taken at the meeting and maintained by the District. Bids, proposals, replies, and responses shall be evaluated in accordance with the respective Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation and these Rules. Minor variations in the bids, proposals, replies, or responses may be waived by the Board. A variation is minor if waiver of the variation does not create a competitive advantage or disadvantage of a material nature. Mistakes in arithmetic extension of pricing may be corrected by the Board, provided such corrections do not result in a material change to the bid amount or create an unfair advantage. Bids and proposals may not be modified or supplemented after opening; provided, however, additional information may be requested and/or provided to evidence compliance, make non-material modifications, clarifications, or supplementations, and as otherwise permitted by Florida law. (g) The lowest Responsive Bid submitted by a Responsive and Responsible Bidder in response to an Invitation to Bid shall be accepted. In relation to a Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation, the Board shall select the Responsive Proposal, Reply, or Response submitted by a Responsive and Responsible Vendor which is most advantageous to the District. To assure full understanding of the responsiveness to the solicitation requirements contained in a Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation, discussions may be conducted with qualified vendors. Vendors shall be accorded fair treatment prior to the submittal date with respect to any opportunity for discussion, preparation, and revision of bids, proposals, replies, and responses. (h) The Board shall have the right to reject all bids, proposals, replies, or responses because they exceed the amount of funds budgeted for the purchase, if there are not enough to be competitive, or if rejection is determined to be in the best interest of the District. No contractor shall be entitled to recover any costs of bid, proposal, response, or reply preparation or submittal from the District. (i) The Board may require potential contractors to furnish bid bonds, performance bonds, and/or other bonds with a responsible surety to be approved by the Board. (j) Notice of intent to award, including rejection of some or all bids, proposals, replies, or responses, shall be provided in writing to all contractors by United States Mail, electronic mail, hand delivery, or overnight delivery service. The notice shall include the following statement: "Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Rule 3.11 of the Rules of the District shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under those Rules," or wording to that effect. Protests of the District’s purchase of construction services under this Rule shall be in accordance with the procedures set forth in Rule 3.11. (k) If less than three (3) Responsive Bids, Proposals, Replies, or Responses are received, the District may purchase construction services or may reject the bids, proposals, replies, or responses for a lack of competitiveness. If no Responsive Bid, Proposal, Reply, or Response is received, the District may proceed with the procurement of construction services, in the manner the Board determines is in the best interests of the District, which may include, but is not limited to, a direct purchase of the construction services without further competitive selection processes. (3) Sole Source; Government. Construction services that are only available from a single source are exempt from this Rule. Construction services provided by governmental agencies are exempt from this Rule. This Rule shall not apply to the purchase of construction services, which may include goods, supplies, or materials, that are purchased under a federal, state, or local government contract that has been competitively procured by such federal, state, or local government in a manner consistent with the material procurement requirements of these Rules. A contract for construction services is exempt from this Rule if state or federal law prescribes with whom the District must contract or if the rate of payment is established during the appropriation process. (4) Contracts; Public Records. In accordance with Florida law, each contract entered into pursuant to this Rule shall include provisions required by law that require the contractor to comply with public records laws. (5) Emergency Purchases. The District may make an Emergency Purchase without complying with these rules only when there exists an immediate and serious need for construction services that cannot be met through normal procurement methods and the lack of such services would seriously threaten: (i) the District’s ability to perform essential services; (ii) the preservation or protection of property or improvements; or (iii) the health, safety, or welfare of any person. The fact that an Emergency Purchase has occurred or is necessary, along with a detailed description of the basis for the emergency determination, shall be noted in the minutes of the next Board Meeting. (6) Exceptions. This Rule is inapplicable when: (a) The project is undertaken as repair or maintenance of an existing public facility; (b) The funding source of the project will be diminished or lost because the time required to competitively award the project after the funds become available exceeds the time within which the funding source must be spent; (c) The District has competitively awarded a project and the contractor has abandoned the project or the District has terminated the contract; or (d) The District, after public notice, conducts a public meeting under Section 286.011 of the Florida Statutes, and finds by a majority vote of the Board that it is in the public’s best interest to perform the project using its own services, employees, and equipment. Specific Authority: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), Fla. Stat. Law Implemented: §§ 119.0701, 189.053, 190.033, 255.0518, 255.0525, 255.20, 287.055, Fla. Stat. Rule 3.6 Construction Contracts, Design-Build. (1) Scope. The District may utilize Design-Build Contracts for any public construction project for which the Board determines that use of such contract is in the best interest of the District. When letting a Design-Build Contract, the District shall use the following procedure: (2) Procedure. (a) The District shall utilize a Design Criteria Professional meeting the requirements of Section 287.055(2)(k) of the Florida Statutes, when developing a Design Criteria Package, evaluating the proposals and qualifications submitted by Design-Build Firms, and determining compliance of the project construction with the Design Criteria Package. The Design Criteria Professional may be an employee of the District, may be the District Engineer selected by the District pursuant to Section 287.055 of the Florida Statutes, or may be retained pursuant to Rule 3.1. The Design Criteria Professional is not eligible to render services under a Design-Build Contract executed pursuant to the Design Criteria Package. (b) A Design Criteria Package for the construction project shall be prepared and sealed by the Design Criteria Professional. If the project utilizes existing plans, the Design Criteria Professional shall create a Design Criteria Package by supplementing the plans with project specific requirements, if any. (c) The Board may either choose to award the Design-Build Contract pursuant to the competitive proposal selection process set forth in Section 287.055(9) of the Florida Statutes, or pursuant to the qualifications-based selection process pursuant to Rule 3.1. (i) Qualifications-Based Selection. If the process set forth in Rule 3.1 is utilized, subsequent to competitive negotiations, a guaranteed maximum price and guaranteed completion date shall be established. (ii) Competitive Proposal-Based Selection. If the competitive proposal selection process is utilized, the Board, in consultation with the Design Criteria Professional, shall establish the criteria, standards, and procedures for the evaluation of Design-Build Proposals based on price, technical, and design aspects of the project, weighted for the project. After a Design Criteria Package and the standards and procedures for evaluation of proposals have been developed, competitive proposals from qualified firms shall be solicited pursuant to the design criteria by the following procedure: 1. A Request for Proposals shall be advertised at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the District is located. The notice shall allow at least twenty-one (21) days for submittal of sealed proposals, unless the Board, for good cause, determines a shorter period of time is appropriate. Any project projected to cost more than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) must be noticed at least thirty (30) days prior to the date for submittal of proposals. 2. The District may maintain lists of persons interested in receiving notices of Requests for Proposals. The District shall make a good faith effort to provide written notice, by electronic mail, United States Mail, or hand delivery, to persons who provide their name and address to the District Manager for inclusion on the list. However, failure of a person to receive the notice shall not invalidate any contract awarded in accordance with this Rule and shall not be a basis for a protest of any contract award. 3. In order to be eligible to submit a proposal, a firm must, at the time of receipt of the proposals: a. Hold the required applicable state professional licenses in good standing, as defined by Section 287.055(2)(h) of the Florida Statutes; b. Hold all required applicable federal licenses in good standing, if any; c. Hold a current and active Florida corporate charter or be authorized to do business in the State of Florida in accordance with Chapter 607 of the Florida Statutes, if the proposer is a corporation; and d. Meet any special pre-qualification requirements set forth in the Request for Proposals and Design Criteria Package. Any contractor that has been found guilty by a court of any violation of federal labor or employment tax laws regarding subjects, including, but not limited to, reemployment assistance, safety, tax withholding, worker’s compensation, unemployment tax, social security and Medicare tax, wage or hour, or prevailing rate laws within the past five (5) years may be considered ineligible by the District to submit a bid, response, or proposal for a District project. Evidence of compliance with these Rules must be submitted with the proposal if required by the District. Failure to submit evidence of compliance when required may be grounds for rejection of the proposal. 4. The proposals, or the portions of which that include the price, shall be publicly opened at a meeting noticed in accordance with Rule 1.3, and at which at least one (1) district representative is present. The name of each bidder and the price submitted in the bid shall be announced at such meeting and shall be made available upon request. Minutes should be taken at the meeting and maintained by the District. In consultation with the Design Criteria Professional, the Board shall evaluate the proposals received based on evaluation criteria and procedures established prior to the solicitation of proposals, including, but not limited, to qualifications, availability, and past work of the firms and the partners and members thereof. The Board shall then select no fewer than three (3) Design-Build Firms as the most qualified. 5. The Board shall have the right to reject all proposals if the proposals are too high, or rejection is determined to be in the best interest of the District. No vendor shall be entitled to recover any costs of proposal preparation or submittal from the District. 6. If less than three (3) Responsive Proposals are received, the District may purchase design-build services or may reject the proposals for lack of competitiveness. If no Responsive Proposals are received, the District may proceed with the procurement of design-build services in the manner the Board determines is in the best interests of the District, which may include, but is not limited to, a direct purchase of the design-build services without further competitive selection processes. 7. Notice of the rankings adopted by the Board, including the rejection of some or all proposals, shall be provided in writing to all consultants by United States Mail, hand delivery, electronic mail, or overnight delivery service. The notice shall include the following statement: "Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Rule 3.11 of the Rules of the District shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under those Rules," or wording to that effect. Protests of the District’s rankings under this Rule shall be in accordance with the procedures set forth in Rule 3.11. 8. The Board shall negotiate a contract with the firm ranking the highest based on the evaluation standards and shall establish a price which the Board determines is fair, competitive, and reasonable. Should the Board be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the firm considered to be the most qualified at a price considered by the Board to be fair, competitive, and reasonable, negotiations with that firm must be terminated. The Board shall then undertake negotiations with the second most qualified firm, based on the ranking by the evaluation standards. Should the Board be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the firm considered to be the second most qualified at a price considered by the Board to be fair, competitive, and reasonable, negotiations with that firm must be terminated. The Board shall then undertake negotiations with the third most qualified firm. Should the Board be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the firm considered to be the third most qualified at a price considered by the Board to be fair, competitive, and reasonable, negotiations with that firm must be terminated. Should the Board be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with any of the selected firms, the Board shall select additional firms in order of their rankings based on the evaluation standards and continue negotiations until an agreement is reached or the list of firms is exhausted. 9. After the Board contracts with a firm, the firm shall bring to the Board for approval detailed working drawings of the project. 10. The Design Criteria Professional shall evaluate the compliance of the detailed working drawings and project construction with the Design Criteria Package and shall provide the Board with a report of the same. (3) Contracts; Public Records. In accordance with Florida law, each contract entered into pursuant to this Rule shall include provisions required by law that require the contractor to comply with public records laws. (4) Emergency Purchase. The Board may, in case of a public emergency, declare an emergency and immediately proceed with negotiations with the best qualified Design-Build Firm available at the time. The fact that an Emergency Purchase has occurred shall be noted in the minutes of the next Board meeting. (5) Exceptions. This Rule is inapplicable when: (a) The project is undertaken as repair or maintenance of an existing public facility; (b) The funding source of the project will be diminished or lost because the time required to competitively award the project after the funds become available exceeds the time within which the funding source must be spent; (c) The District has competitively awarded a project and the contractor has abandoned the project or the District has terminated the contractor; or (d) The District, after public notice, conducts a public meeting under Section 286.011 of the Florida Statutes, and finds by a majority vote of the Board that it is in the public’s best interest to perform the project using its own services, employees, and equipment. Specific Authority: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), Fla. Stat. Law Implemented: §§ 119.0701, 189.053, 190.033, 255.0518, 255.0525, 255.20, 287.055, Fla. Stat. Rule 3.7 Payment and Performance Bonds. (1) Scope. This Rule shall apply to contracts for the construction of a public building, for the prosecution and completion of a public work, or for repairs upon a public building or public work and shall be construed in addition to terms prescribed by any other Rule that may also apply to such contracts. (2) Required Bond. Upon entering into a contract for any of the services described in section (1) of this Rule in excess of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00), the Board should require that the contractor, before commencing the work, execute and record a payment and performance bond in an amount equal to the contract price. Notwithstanding the terms of the contract or any other law, the District may not make payment to the contractor until the contractor has provided to the District a certified copy of the recorded bond. (3) Discretionary Bond. At the discretion of the Board, upon entering into a contract for any of the services described in section (1) of this Rule for an amount not exceeding Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00), the contractor may be exempted from executing a payment and performance bond. Specific Authority: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), Fla. Stat. Law Implemented: § 255.05, Fla. Stat. Rule 3.8 Goods, Supplies, and Materials. (1) Purpose and Scope. All purchases of goods, supplies, or materials exceeding the amount provided in Section 287.017 of the Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY FOUR, shall be purchased under the terms of this Rule. Contracts for purchases of “goods, supplies, and materials” do not include printing, insurance, advertising, or legal notices. A contract involving goods, supplies, or materials plus maintenance services may, in the discretion of the Board, be treated as a contract for maintenance services. However, a purchase shall not be divided solely in order to avoid the threshold bidding requirements. (2) Procedure. When a purchase of goods, supplies, or materials is within the scope of this Rule, the following procedures shall apply: (a) The Board shall cause to be prepared an Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation. (b) Notice of the Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation shall be advertised at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within the District and within the county in which the District is located. The notice shall also include the amount of the bid bond, if one is required. The notice shall allow at least seven (7) days from the date of publication for submittal of bids, proposals, replies, or responses. (c) The District may maintain lists of persons interested in receiving notices of Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitations. The District shall make a good faith effort to provide written notice, by electronic mail, United States Mail, or hand delivery, to persons who provide their name and address to the District Manager for inclusion on the list. However, failure of a person to receive the notice shall not invalidate any contract awarded in accordance with this Rule and shall not be a basis for a protest of any contract award. (d) If the District has pre-qualified suppliers of goods, supplies, and materials, then, at the option of the District, only those persons who have been prequalified will be eligible to submit bids, proposals, replies, or responses. (e) In order to be eligible to submit a bid, proposal, reply, or response, a firm or individual must, at the time of receipt of the bids, proposals, replies, or responses: (i) Hold all required applicable state professional licenses in good standing; (ii) Hold all required applicable federal licenses in good standing, if any; (iii) Hold a current and active Florida corporate charter or be authorized to do business in the State of Florida in accordance with Chapter 607 of the Florida Statutes, if the vendor is a corporation; and (iv) Meet any special pre-qualification requirements set forth in the Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation. Evidence of compliance with these Rules must be submitted with the bid, proposal, reply, or response if required by the District. Failure to submit evidence of compliance when required may be grounds for rejection of the bid, proposal, reply, or response. Any firm or individual whose principal place of business is outside the State of Florida must also submit a written opinion of an attorney at law licensed to practice law in that foreign state, as to the preferences, if any or none, granted by the law of that foreign state to business entities whose principal places of business are in that foreign state, in the letting of any or all public contracts. Failure to submit such a written opinion or submission of a false or misleading written opinion may be grounds for rejection of the bid, proposal, reply, or response. (f) Bids, proposals, replies, and responses shall be publicly opened at the time and place noted on the Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation. Bids, proposals, replies, and responses shall be evaluated in accordance with the respective Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation, and this Rule. Minor variations in the bids, proposals, replies, or responses may be waived by the Board. A variation is minor if waiver of the variation does not create a competitive advantage or disadvantage of a material nature. Mistakes in arithmetic extension of pricing may be corrected by the Board. Bids and proposals may not be modified or supplemented after opening; provided however, additional information may be requested and/or provided to evidence compliance, make non-material modifications, clarifications, or supplementations, and as otherwise permitted by Florida law. (g) The lowest Responsive Bid, after taking into account the preferences provided for in this subsection, submitted by a Responsive and Responsible Bidder in response to an Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation shall be accepted. If the lowest Responsive Bid is submitted by a Responsive and Responsible Bidder whose principal place of business is located in a foreign state which does not grant a preference in competitive purchase to businesses whose principal place of business are in that foreign state, the lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder whose principal place of business is in the State of Florida shall be awarded a preference of five percent (5%). If the lowest Responsive Bid is submitted by a Responsive and Responsible Bidder whose principal place of business is located in a foreign state which grants a preference in competitive purchase to businesses whose principal place of business are in that foreign state, the lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder whose principal place of business is in the State of Florida shall be awarded a preference equal to the preference granted by such foreign state. To assure full understanding of the responsiveness to the solicitation requirements contained in an Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation, discussions may be conducted with qualified vendors. Vendors shall be accorded fair treatment prior to the submittal date with respect to any opportunity for discussion, preparation, and revision of bids, proposals, replies, and responses. (h) The Board shall have the right to reject all bids, proposals, replies, or responses because they exceed the amount of funds budgeted for the purchase, if there are not enough to be competitive, or if rejection is determined to be in the best interest of the District. No vendor shall be entitled to recover any costs of bid, proposal, reply, or response preparation or submittal from the District. (i) The Board may require bidders and proposers to furnish bid bonds, performance bonds, and/or other bonds with a responsible surety to be approved by the Board. (j) Notice of intent to award, including rejection of some or all bids, proposals, replies, or responses, shall be provided in writing to all vendors by United States Mail, electronic mail, hand delivery, or overnight delivery service. The notice shall include the following statement: "Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Rule 3.11 of the Rules of the District shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under those Rules," or wording to that effect. Protests of the District’s purchase of goods, supplies, and materials under this Rule shall be in accordance with the procedures set forth in Rule 3.11. (k) If less than three (3) Responsive Bids, Proposals, Replies, or Responses are received, the District may purchase goods, supplies, or materials, or may reject the bids, proposals, replies, or responses for a lack of competitiveness. If no Responsive Bid, Proposal, Reply, or Response is received, the District may proceed with the procurement of goods, supplies, and materials, in the manner the Board determines is in the best interests of the District, which may include, but is not limited to, a direct purchase of the goods, supplies, and materials without further competitive selection processes. (3) Goods, Supplies, and Materials included in a Construction Contract Awarded Pursuant to Rule 3.5 or 3.6. There may be occasions where the District has undergone the competitive purchase of construction services which contract may include the provision of goods, supplies, or materials. In that instance, the District may approve a change order to the contract and directly purchase the goods, supplies, and materials. Such purchase of goods, supplies, and materials deducted from a competitively purchased construction contract shall be exempt from this Rule. (4) Exemption. Goods, supplies, and materials that are only available from a single source are exempt from this Rule. Goods, supplies, and materials provided by governmental agencies are exempt from this Rule. A contract for goods, supplies, or materials is exempt from this Rule if state or federal law prescribes with whom the District must contract or if the rate of payment is established during the appropriation process. This Rule shall not apply to the purchase of goods, supplies, or materials that are purchased under a federal, state, or local government contract that has been competitively procured by such federal, state, or local government in a manner consistent with the material procurement requirements of these Rules. (5) Renewal. Contracts for the purchase of goods, supplies, and/or materials subject to this Rule may be renewed for a maximum period of five (5) years. (6) Emergency Purchases. The District may make an Emergency Purchase without complying with these rules. The fact that an Emergency Purchase has occurred or is necessary shall be noted in the minutes of the next Board meeting. Specific Authority: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), Fla. Stat. Law Implemented: §§ 189.053, 190.033, 287.017, 287.084, Fla. Stat. Rule 3.9 Maintenance Services. (1) Scope. All contracts for maintenance of any District facility or project shall be set under the terms of this Rule if the cost exceeds the amount provided in Section 287.017 of the Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY FOUR. A contract involving goods, supplies, and materials plus maintenance services may, in the discretion of the Board, be treated as a contract for maintenance services. However, a purchase shall not be divided solely in order to avoid the threshold bidding requirements. (2) Procedure. When a purchase of maintenance services is within the scope of this Rule, the following procedures shall apply: (a) The Board shall cause to be prepared an Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation. (b) Notice of the Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation shall be advertised at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within the District and within the county in which the District is located. The notice shall also include the amount of the bid bond, if one is required. The notice shall allow at least seven (7) days from the date of publication for submittal of bids, proposals, replies, or responses. (c) The District may maintain lists of persons interested in receiving notices of Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Negotiate, and Competitive Solicitations. The District shall make a good faith effort to provide written notice, by electronic mail, United States Mail, or hand delivery, to persons who provide their name and address to the District Manager for inclusion on the list. However, failure of a person to receive the notice shall not invalidate any contract awarded in accordance with this Rule and shall not be a basis for a protest of any contract award. (d) If the District has pre-qualified suppliers of maintenance services, then, at the option of the District, only those persons who have been pre-qualified will be eligible to submit bids, proposals, replies, and responses. (e) In order to be eligible to submit a bid, proposal, reply, or response, a firm or individual must, at the time of receipt of the bids, proposals, replies, or responses: (i) Hold all required applicable state professional licenses in good standing; (ii) Hold all required applicable federal licenses in good standing, if any; (iii) Hold a current and active Florida corporate charter or be authorized to do business in the State of Florida in accordance with Chapter 607 of the Florida Statutes, if the vendor is a corporation; and (iv) Meet any special pre-qualification requirements set forth in the Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation. Evidence of compliance with these Rules must be submitted with the bid, proposal, reply, or response if required by the District. Failure to submit evidence of compliance when required may be grounds for rejection of the bid, proposal, reply, or response. (f) Bids, proposals, replies, and responses shall be publicly opened at the time and place noted on the Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation. Bids, proposals, replies, and responses shall be evaluated in accordance with the respective Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation, and these Rules. Minor variations in the bids, proposals, replies, and responses may be waived by the Board. A variation is minor if waiver of the variation does not create a competitive advantage or disadvantage of a material nature. Mistakes in arithmetic extension of pricing may be corrected by the Board. Bids and proposals may not be modified or supplemented after opening; provided, however, additional information may be requested and/or provided to evidence compliance, make non-material modifications, clarifications, or supplementations, and as otherwise permitted by Florida law. (g) The lowest Responsive Bid submitted in response to an Invitation to Bid by a Responsive and Responsible Bidder shall be accepted. In relation to a Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation the Board shall select the Responsive Proposal, Reply, or Response submitted by a Responsive and Responsible Vendor which is most advantageous to the District. To assure full understanding of the responsiveness to the solicitation requirements contained in a Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation, discussions may be conducted with qualified vendors. Vendors shall be accorded fair treatment prior to the submittal date with respect to any opportunity for discussion, preparation, and revision of bids, proposals, replies, or responses. (h) The Board shall have the right to reject all bids, proposals, replies, or responses because they exceed the amount of funds budgeted for the purchase, if there are not enough to be competitive, or if rejection is determined to be in the best interest of the District. No Vendor shall be entitled to recover any costs of bid, proposal, reply, or response preparation or submittal from the District. (i) The Board may require bidders and proposers to furnish bid bonds, performance bonds, and/or other bonds with a responsible surety to be approved by the Board. (j) Notice of intent to award, including rejection of some or all bids, proposals, replies, or responses, shall be provided in writing to all vendors by United States Mail, electronic mail, hand delivery, or overnight delivery service. The notice shall include the following statement: "Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Rule 3.11 of the Rules of the District shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under those Rules," or wording to that effect. Protests of the District’s procurement of maintenance services under this Rule shall be in accordance with the procedures set forth in Rule 3.11. (k) If less than three (3) Responsive Bids, Proposals, Replies, or Responses are received, the District may purchase the maintenance services or may reject the bids, proposals, replies, or responses for a lack of competitiveness. If no Responsive Bid, Proposal, Reply, or Response is received, the District may proceed with the procurement of maintenance services, in the manner the Board determines is in the best interests of the District, which may include, but is not limited to, a direct purchase of the maintenance services without further competitive selection processes. (3) Exemptions. Maintenance services that are only available from a single source are exempt from this Rule. Maintenance services provided by governmental agencies are exempt from this Rule. A contract for maintenance services is exempt from this Rule if state or federal law prescribes with whom the District must contract or if the rate of payment is established during the appropriation process. (4) Renewal. Contracts for the purchase of maintenance services subject to this Rule may be renewed for a maximum period of five (5) years. (5) Contracts; Public Records. In accordance with Florida law, each contract entered into pursuant to this Rule shall include provisions required by law that require the contractor to comply with public records laws. (6) Emergency Purchases. The District may make an Emergency Purchase without complying with these rules. The fact that an Emergency Purchase has occurred or is necessary shall be noted in the minutes of the next Board meeting. Specific Authority: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), 190.033, Fla. Stat. Law Implemented: §§ 119.0701, 190.033, 287.017, Fla. Stat. Rule 3.10 Contractual Services. (1) Exemption from Competitive Purchase. Pursuant to Section 190.033(3) of the Florida Statutes, Contractual Services shall not be subject to competitive purchasing requirements. If an agreement is predominantly for Contractual Services, but also includes maintenance services or the purchase of goods, supplies, and materials, the contract shall not be subject to competitive purchasing requirements. Regardless of whether an advertisement or solicitation for Contractual Services is identified as an Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, or Competitive Solicitation, no rights or remedies under these Rules, including. but not limited to. protest rights, are conferred on persons, firms, or vendors proposing to provide Contractual Services to the District. (2) Contracts; Public Records. In accordance with Florida law, each contract for Contractual Services shall include provisions required by law that require the contractor to comply with public records laws. Specific Authority: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), Fla. Stat. Law Implemented: §§ 119.0701, 190.011(3), 190.033, Fla. Stat. Rule 3.11 Protests with Respect to Proceedings under Rules 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.8, and 3.9. The resolution of any protests with respect to proceedings under Rules 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.8, and 3.9 shall be in accordance with this Rule. (1) Filing. (a) With respect to a protest regarding qualifications, specifications, documentation, or other requirements contained in a Request for Qualifications, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Bid, or Competitive Solicitation issued by the District, the notice of protest shall be filed in writing within seventy-two (72) hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays) after the first advertisement of the Request for Qualifications, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Bid, or Competitive Solicitation. A formal protest setting forth with particularity the facts and law upon which the protest is based shall be filed within seven (7) calendar days (including Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays) after the initial notice of protest was filed. For purposes of this Rule, wherever applicable, filing will be perfected and deemed to have occurred upon receipt by the District. Failure to file a notice of protest shall constitute a waiver of all rights to protest the District’s intended decision. Failure to file a formal written protest shall constitute an abandonment of the protest proceedings and shall automatically terminate the protest proceedings. (b) Except for those situations covered by subsection (1)(a) of this Rule, any firm or person who is affected adversely by a District’s ranking or intended award under Rules 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.8, or 3.9 and desires to contest the District’s ranking or intended award, shall file with the District a written notice of protest within seventy-two (72) hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays) after receipt of the notice of the District’s ranking or intended award. A formal protest setting forth with particularity the facts and law upon which the protest is based shall be filed within seven (7) calendar days (including Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays) after the initial notice of protest was filed. For purposes of this Rule, wherever applicable, filing will be perfected and deemed to have occurred upon receipt by the District. Failure to file a notice of protest shall constitute a waiver of all rights to protest the District’s ranking or intended award. Failure to file a formal written protest shall constitute an abandonment of the protest proceedings and shall automatically terminate the protest proceedings. (c) If the requirement for the posting of a protest bond and the amount of the protest bond, which may be expressed by a percentage of the contract to be awarded or a set amount, is disclosed in the District’s competitive solicitation documents for a particular purchase under Rules 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.8, or 3.9, any person who files a notice of protest must post the protest bond. The amount of the protest bond shall be determined by District staff after consultation with the Board and within the limits, if any, imposed by Florida law. In the event the protest is successful, the protest bond shall be refunded to the protestor. In the event the protest is unsuccessful, the protest bond shall be applied towards the District’s costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees associated with hearing and defending the protest. In the event the protest is settled by mutual agreement of the parties, the protest bond shall be distributed as agreed to by the District and protestor. (d) The District does not accept documents filed by electronic mail or facsimile transmission, except as may be specifically authorized in writing by the District Manager. Filings are only accepted during normal business hours, which are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. (2) Contract Execution. Upon receipt of a notice of protest which has been timely filed, the District shall not execute the contract under protest until the subject of the protest is resolved. However, if the District sets forth in writing particular facts and circumstances showing that delay incident to protest proceedings will jeopardize the funding for the project, will materially increase the cost of the project, or will create an immediate and serious danger to the public health, safety, or welfare, the contract may be executed. (3) Informal Proceeding. If the Board determines a protest does not involve a disputed issue of material fact, the Board may, but is not obligated to, schedule an informal proceeding to consider the protest. Such informal proceeding shall be at a time and place determined by the Board. Notice of such proceeding shall be sent via certified mail, hand delivery, or email with delivery confirmation to the protestor and any substantially affected persons or parties not less than three (3) calendar days prior to such informal proceeding. Within thirty (30) calendar days following the informal proceeding, the Board shall issue a written decision setting forth the factual, legal, and policy grounds for its decision. (4) Formal Proceeding. If the Board determines a protest involves disputed issues of material fact or if the Board elects not to use the informal proceeding process provided for in section (3) of this Rule, the District shall schedule a formal hearing to resolve the protest. The Chairperson shall designate any member of the Board (including the Chairperson), District Manager, District Counsel, or other qualified person as a hearing officer to conduct the hearing. The hearing officer may: (a) Administer oaths and affirmations; (b) Rule upon offers of proof and receive relevant evidence; (c) Regulate the course of the hearing, including any pre-hearing matters; (d) Enter orders; and (e) Make or receive offers of settlement, stipulation, and adjustment. The hearing officer shall, within thirty (30) days after the hearing or receipt of the hearing transcript, whichever is later, file a recommended order which shall include a caption, time, and place of hearing, appearances entered at the hearing, statement of the issues, findings of fact and conclusions of law, separately stated, and a recommendation for final District action. The District shall allow each party fifteen (15) calendar days from receipt of the recommended order in which to submit written exceptions to the recommended order. The District shall issue a final order within sixty (60) days after the filing of the recommended order. (5) Intervenors. Other substantially affected persons may join the proceedings as intervenors by filing a motion to intervene within ten (10) calendar days of the initial protest filing, on terms that shall not unduly delay the proceedings. (6) Rejection of all Qualifications, Bids, Proposals, Replies, and Responses after Receipt of Notice of Protest. If the Board determines there was a violation of law, defect, or an irregularity in the competitive solicitation process, the Bids, Proposals, Replies, and Responses are too high, or if the Board determines it is otherwise in the District’s best interest, the Board may reject all qualifications, bids, proposals, replies, and responses and start the competitive solicitation process anew. If the Board decides to reject all qualifications, bids, proposals, replies, and responses and start the competitive solicitation process anew, any pending protests shall automatically terminate. (7) Settlement. Nothing herein shall preclude the settlement of any protest under this Rule at any time. Specific Authority: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), Fla. Stat. Law Implemented: § 190.033, Fla. Stat. Rule 4.0 Effective Date. These Rules shall be effective __________________, 2026, except that no election of officers required by these Rules shall be required until after the next regularly scheduled election for the Board. Specific Authority: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), Fla. Stat. Law Implemented: §§ 190.011(5), 190.011(15), Fla. Stat. RESOLUTION 2026-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPROVING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2026 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON PURSUANT TO FLORIDA LAW; ADDRESSING TRANSMITTAL, POSTING AND PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS; ADDRESSING SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the District Manager has prepared and submitted to the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Dowden Central Community Development District (“District”) a proposed budget (“Proposed Budget”) for the remainder of the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026 (“Fiscal Year 2026”); and WHEREAS, the Board has considered the Proposed Budget and desires to set the required public hearing thereon. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. PROPOSED BUDGET APPROVED. The Proposed Budget prepared by the District Manager for Fiscal Year 2026 attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby approved as the basis for conducting a public hearing to adopt said Proposed Budget. SECTION 2. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING. A public hearing on said approved Proposed Budget is hereby declared and set for the following date, hour, and location: DATE: ________________, 2026 HOUR: _________ LOCATION: Governmental Management Services – Central Florida, LLC 219 East Livingston Street Orlando, Florida 32801 SECTION 3. TRANSMITTAL OF PROPOSED BUDGET TO LOCAL GENERAL PURPOSE GOVERNMENTS. The District Manager is hereby directed to submit a copy of the Proposed Budget to Orange County and the City of Orlando at least sixty (60) days prior to the hearing set above. SECTION 4. POSTING OF PROPOSED BUDGET. In accordance with Section 189.016, Florida Statutes, the District’s Secretary is further directed to post the approved Proposed Budget on the District’s website at least two (2) days before the budget hearing date as set forth in Section 2, and it shall remain on the website for at least forty-five (45) days. SECTION 5. PUBLICATION OF NOTICE. Notice of this public hearing shall be published in the manner prescribed in Florida law. SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY. The invalidity or unenforceability of any one or more provisions of this Resolution shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of this Resolution, or any part thereof. Section 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT _____________________________ By: ___________________________ Secretary Its: ____________________________ Exhibit A: Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Exhibit A: Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Dowden Central Community Development District Proposed Budget FY 2026 1 2-3 Table of Contents General Fund General Fund Narratives Proposed Budget FY2026 REVENUES: Developer Contributions $ 378,427 TOTAL REVENUES $ 378,427 EXPENDITURES: Administrative DTOOLIPPTWIMATADAAPESnnueroRnrersntrftuiasfefsthiaugbsplsgon-einounesbevatFecsieirsuertparatnssetelrIrm,irna ame ggiChs ne lAvLaCtS nleemeeaAoePgei gidiuuAy sc mcntrn Fe&eev&Mopeireiuaeroe nnere rpRn d DtGaeneBn DrtgilsFeii seontie tiAtneiTebie*n nnletsFstdiseea dmei veC eAsncmt&rienheehngga rai*saSngelnyn ruonLigcsbltieeota*srs*gbca*yritliiipotytnio*ns $ 21 27510276 ,,,,,,,, 1335501552705450 7130000055500500 5030000000000900 ----- TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE $ 65,427 Operations & Maintenance Contract Services PLLMFaaieieknstliteddg C s aMMcotaianaopintnnrea to MgeMle noamaninnietctnoeetrnianngce $ 1 105 55007,,,,,070050500000000 Repairs & Maintenance SAGOILriaelprglnnieengdweraaarsgtaactieyiaoln pRnMge e RaS pRieuaneppitprapeslinlar i&asceens Mmceaeinnttenance 1 12312 ,,,,, 755725500550000000 Utilities SWEtlreaecteetrtril ci&g hSteswer 55 002,,,005000000 Other CPoronptienrgteyn Icnysurance 55,,000000 TOTAL OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE $ 313,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 378,427 EXCESS REVENUES (EXPENDITURES) $ - Note: This budget is prorated for April 2026. *Bond-related expenses. **Includes a one-time website creation fee. 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Printing and Binding This includes expenses related to travel to and from board of supervisors' meeting venues scheduled throughout the fiscal year. NNNNoo1rr1tt33hh N NSSooooruurtttthhhh PPRRhhooaaaassddee 12 IIIAB N13N S7outh Postage and Delivery Actual postage and/or freight used for District mailings including agenda packages, vendor checks and other correspondence. Insurance General Liability TinhseurDainsctrei ccto'sveGreangee rtaol gLoivaebrilnitmye&ntPalu abgliecnOcifefisc. iTahlse Laimaboiulintyt iIsn bsausreadn cuepopno lsicimyiilsarw Citohmamquunaitlyif iDedeveenlotiptmyethnat tDsispterciciatsli.zesinproviding Copies used in the preparation of agenda packages, required mailings, and other special projects. Legal Advertising gTehneerDails ctriricctuliastiroenq.uiredtoadvertise variousnotices formonthly Boardmeetings andother publichearingsinanewspaperof Supplies used in the preparation and binding of agenda packages, required mailings, and other special projects. Due, Licenses & Subscriptions The District is required to pay an annual fee to Florida Department of Commerce for $175. Other Current Charges This includes monthly bank charges and any other miscellaneous expenses that incur during the year. Office Supplies Travel Per Diem Expenditures - Field Field Manager rTehleatseudp ietermvissi.onandon-sitemanagementoftheDistrict. Theresponsibilitiesincludereviewingcontractsandothermaintenance Landscape Maintenance The District will enter into a contract for the monthly maintenance of common areas. VENDOR: Governmental Mgmt Services CFL, LLC. Expenditures - Administrative (continued) Page 3 RESOLUTION 2026-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATING A DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE DISTRICT'S INTENT TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD FOR THE LEVY, COLLECTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 197.3632, FLORIDA STATUTES; AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF SUCH HEARING AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 190.021, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, the District pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, is authorized to levy, collect, and enforce certain special assessments, which include benefit and maintenance assessments and further authorizes the District’s Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) to levy, collect, and enforce special assessments pursuant to Chapters 170, 190 and 197, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, the District desires to use the Uniform Method for the levy, collection and enforcement of non-ad valorem special assessments authorized by Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes (the “Uniform Method”). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. A Public Hearing will be held to adopt the Uniform Method on ____________, _______ ___, 2026 at ______________ a.m./p.m. at the offices of Governmental Management Services – Central Florida, LLC, 219 East Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801 SECTION 2. The District Secretary is directed to publish notice of the hearing in accordance with Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March, 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors RESOLUTION 2026-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the "District") is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 189.0694, Florida Statutes, beginning October 1, 2024, the District shall establish goals and objectives for the District and create performance measures and standards to evaluate the District's achievement of those goals and objectives; and WHEREAS, the District Manager has prepared the attached goals, objectives, and performance measures and standards and presented them to the Board of the District; and WHEREAS, the District's Board of Supervisors ("Board") finds that it is in the best interests of the District to adopt by resolution the attached goals, objectives and performance measures and standards. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. The recitals so stated are true and correct and by this reference are incorporated into and form a material part of this Resolution. SECTION 2. The District Board of Supervisors hereby adopts the goals, objectives and performance measures and standards as provided in Exhibit A. The District Manager shall take all actions to comply with Section 189.0694, Florida Statutes, and shall prepare an annual report regarding the District's success or failure in achieving the adopted goals and objectives for consideration by the Board of the District. SECTION 3. If any provision of this resolution is held to be illegal or invalid, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 4. This resolution shall become effective upon its passage and shall remain in effect unless rescinded or repealed. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT _____________________________ ________________________________ Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors MEMORANDUM To: Board of Supervisors; District Manager From: Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC Date: March 27, 2026 Re: Section 189.0694, Florida Statutes (Performance Measures and Standards Reporting) The purpose of this memorandum is to provide you with additional information regarding new performance measures and standards reporting requirements for special districts. This new requirement was enacted during Florida’s 2024 Legislative Session. It has been codified as Section 189.0694, Florida Statutes, effective July 1, 2024. What is required? The new statute requires special districts (including community development districts) to establish goals and objectives for its programs and activities and performance measures and standards to determine if its goals and objectives have been achieved. The goals, objectives, and performance measures and standards must be established by the end of the first full fiscal year after a District’s creation, whichever is later. The new statute also requires annual reporting each December 1 (beginning December 1, 2026) on whether the goals and objectives were achieved, which goals or objectives were not achieved, and what measures were used to make the determination. Are there any mandated goals, objectives, or performance measures/standards? No. The new statute allows a great deal of flexibility for special districts to adopt the goals, objectives, and performance measures and standards that fit their needs. It is likely that many special districts with similar activities and programs may adopt similar measures, but special districts may also add specialized measures if they wish. Attached is a potential starting point for development of these goals, objectives, and performance measures/standards in Attachment A. If you have questions about the new legal requirements, please consult your Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC attorney. 189.0694 Special districts; performance measures and standards. (1) Beginning October 1, 2024, or by the end of the first full fiscal year after its creation, whichever is later, each special district must establish goals and objectives for each program and activity undertaken by the district, as well as performance measures and standards to determine if the district’s goals and objectives are being achieved. (2) By December 1 of each year thereafter, each special district must publish an annual report on the district’s website describing: (a) The goals and objectives achieved by the district, as well as the performance measures and standards used by the district to make this determination. (b) Any goals or objectives the district failed to achieve. Exhibit A: Goals, Objectives, and Annual Reporting Form Dowden Central Community Development District Performance Measures/Standards & Annual Reporting Form October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 1. Community Communication and Engagement Goal 1.1: Public Meetings Compliance Objective: Hold regular Board of Supervisor meetings to conduct CDD-related business and discuss community needs. Measurement: Number of public board meetings held annually as evidenced by meeting minutes and legal advertisements. Standard: A minimum of two board meetings were held during the Fiscal Year or more as may be necessary or required by local ordinance and establishment requirements. Achieved: Yes . No . Goal 1.2: Notice of Meetings Compliance Objective: Provide public notice of each meeting at least seven days in advance, as specified in Section 190.007(1), Florida Statues, using at least two communication methods. Measurement: Timeliness and method of meeting notices as evidenced by posting to CDD website, publishing in local newspaper and via electronic communication. Standard: 100% of meetings were advertised with seven days’ notice per statute by at least two methods (i.e., newspaper, CDD website, electronic communications, annual meeting schedule). Achieved: Yes . No . Goal 1.3: Access to Records Compliance Objective: Ensure that meeting minutes and other public records are readily available and easily accessible to the public by completing monthly CDD website checks. Measurement: Monthly website reviews will be completed to ensure meeting minutes and other public records are up to date as evidenced by District Management’s records. Standard: 100% of monthly website checks were completed by District Management. Achieved: Yes . No . 2. Infrastructure and Facilities Maintenance Goal 2.1: Engineer or Field Management Site Inspections Objective: Engineer or Field Manager will conduct inspections to ensure safety and proper functioning of the District’s infrastructure once the District owns and operates infrastructure (as applicable). Measurement: Field Manager and/or District Engineer visits were successfully completed per agreement as evidenced by Field Manager and/or District Engineer’s reports, notes, or other record keeping method (after District owns infrastructure). Standard: 100% of site visits were successfully completed as described within the applicable services agreement Achieved: Yes . No . Goal 2.2: District Infrastructure and Facilities Inspections Objective: District Engineer will conduct an annual inspection of the District’s infrastructure and related systems after such time as the District owns infrastructure. Measurement: A minimum of one inspection completed per year as evidenced by District Engineer’s report related to District’s infrastructure and related systems once the District owns infrastructure. Standard: Minimum of one inspection was completed in the Fiscal Year by the District’s Engineer. Achieved: Yes . No . 3. Financial Transparency and Accountability Goal 3.1: Annual Budget Preparation Objective: Prepare and approve the annual proposed budget by June 15 and adopt the final budget by September 30 each year. Measurement: Proposed budget was approved by the Board before June 15 and final budget was adopted by September 30 as evidenced by meeting minutes and budget documents listed on CDD website and/or within district records. Standard: 100% of budget approval & adoption were completed by the statutory deadlines and posted to the CDD website. Achieved: Yes . No . Goal 3.2: Financial Reports Objective: Publish to the CDD website the most recent versions of the following documents: Annual audit, current fiscal year budget with any amendments, and most recent financials within the latest agenda package. Measurement: Annual audit, previous years’ budgets, and financials are accessible to the public as evidenced by corresponding documents on the CDD’s website. Standard: CDD website contains 100% of the following information: Most recent annual audit, most recently adopted/amended fiscal year budget, and most recent agenda package with updated financials. Achieved: Yes . No . Goal 3.3: Annual Financial Audit Objective: Conduct an annual independent financial audit per statutory requirements and publish the results to the CDD website for public inspection and transmit to the State of Florida. Annual Financial Reports are sufficient if such reports meet Florida legal requirements. Measurement: Timeliness of audit completion and publication as evidenced by meeting minutes showing board approval and annual audit is available on the CDD’s website and transmitted to the State of Florida. Standard: Audit was completed by an independent auditing firm per statutory requirements and results were posted to the CDD website and transmitted to the State of Florida. Achieved: Yes . No . Chair/Vice Chair: ____________________________ Date: March 27, 2026 Print Name: _________________________________ Dowden Central Community Development District District Manager: ____________________________ Date: March 27, 2026 Print Name: _________________________________ Dowden Central Community Development District RESOLUTION 2026-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPOINTING BOND COUNSEL IN CONTEMPLATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BONDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida, and WHEREAS, the District’s Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) desires to appoint Bond Counsel to advise it regarding the proposed validation and issuance of Bonds and other financing methods for District improvements; and WHEREAS, the Board determined that the employment of Bond Counsel is necessary and is in the District’s best interests. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. All of the above representations, findings, and determinations contained above are recognized as true and accurate and are expressly incorporated into this Resolution. SECTION 2. The Board hereby appoints Akerman, LLP as Bond Counsel and agrees to provide compensation for same in the amount and manner prescribed in the agreement incorporated herein as Exhibit A. SECTION 3. If any provision of this Resolution is held to be illegal or invalid, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective upon its passage and shall remain in effect unless rescinded or repealed. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors Exhibit A: Bond Counsel Agreement Exhibit A: Bond Counsel Agreement RESOLUTION 2026-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPOINTING AN INVESTMENT BANKER IN CONTEMPLATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REVENUE BONDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Orlando, Orange County, Florida; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the District (the “Board”) desires to appoint an Investment Banker to advise it regarding the proposed issuance of Special Assessment Revenue Bonds and other financing methods for District improvements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. The Board hereby appoints MBS Capital Markets as the Investment Banker of the District, and shall be compensated for their services in such capacity in the manner prescribed in the agreement incorporated herein as Exhibit A. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors Exhibit A: Investment Banker Agreement Exhibit A: Investment Banker Agreement AGREEMENT FOR UNDERWRITING SERVICES DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT March 27, 2026 Board of Supervisors Dowden Central Community Development District Dear Supervisors: MBS Capital Markets, LLC (the "Underwriter") offers to enter into this agreement (the “Agreement”) with Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) which, upon your acceptance of this offer, will be binding upon the District and the Underwriter. This agreement relates to the proposed issuance of bonds (the “Bonds”) to acquire and/or construct certain public infrastructure improvements. This Agreement will cover the engagement for the Bonds and will be supplemented for future bond issuances as may be applicable. 1. Scope of Services: MBS intends to serve as the underwriter, and not as a financial advisor or municipal advisor, in connection with the issuance of the Bonds. The scope of services to be provided in a non-fiduciary capacity by the Underwriter for this transaction will include those listed below. . Advice regarding the structure, timing, terms, and other similar matters concerning the particular municipal securities described above. . Preparation of rating strategies and presentations related to the issue being underwritten. . Preparations for and assistance with investor “road shows,” if any, and investor discussions related to the issue being underwritten. . Advice regarding retail order periods and institutional marketing if the District decides to engage in a negotiated sale. . Assistance in the preparation of the Preliminary Official Statement, if any, and the Final Official Statement. . Assistance with the closing of the issue, including negotiation and discussion with respect to all documents, certificates, and opinions needed for the closing. . Coordination with respect to obtaining CUSIP numbers and the registration with the Depository Trust Company. . Preparation of post-sale reports for the issue, if any. . Structuring of refunding escrow cash flow requirements, but not the recommendation of and brokerage of particular municipal escrow investments. 2. Fees: The Underwriter will be responsible for its own out-of-pocket expenses other than the fees and disbursements of underwriter’s or disclosure counsel which fees shall be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds. Any fees payable to the Underwriter will be contingent upon the successful sale and delivery or placement of the Bonds. The underwriting fee for the sale or placement of the Bonds will be the greater of 2% of the par amount of Bonds issued or $50,000. 3. Termination: Both the District and the Underwriter will have the right to terminate this Agreement without cause upon 90 days written notice to the non-terminating party. 4. Purchase Contract: At or before such time as the District gives its final authorization for the Bonds, the Underwriter and its counsel will deliver to the District a purchase or placement contract (the “Purchase Contract”) detailing the terms of the Bonds. 5. Notice of Meetings: The District shall provide timely notice to the Underwriter for all regular and special meetings of the District. The District will provide, in writing, to the Underwriter, at least one week prior to any meeting, except in the case of an emergency meeting for which the notice time shall be the same as that required by law for the meeting itself, of matters and items for which it desires the Underwriter's input. 6. Disclosures Concerning the Underwriter’s Role Required by MSRB Rule G-17. The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s Rule G-17 requires underwriters to make certain disclosures to issuers in connection with the issuance of municipal securities. Those disclosures are attached hereto as “Exhibit A.” By execution of this Agreement, you are acknowledging receipt of the same. If you or any other Issuer officials have any questions or concerns about these disclosures, please make those questions or concerns known immediately to the undersigned. In addition, you should consult with the Issuer’s own financial and/or municipal, legal, accounting, tax and other advisors, as applicable, to the extent you deem appropriate. It is our understanding that you have the authority to bind the Issuer by contract with us, and that you are not a party to any conflict of interest relating to the subject transaction. If our understanding is incorrect, please notify the undersigned immediately. This Agreement shall be effective upon your acceptance hereof and shall remain effective until such time as the Agreement has been terminated in accordance with Section 3 hereof. We are required to seek your acknowledgement that you have received the disclosures referenced herein and attached hereto as Exhibit A. By execution of this agreement, you are acknowledging receipt of the same. Sincerely, MBS Capital Markets, LLC A close-up of some scissors Description automatically generated with low confidence Brett Sealy Managing Partner Approved and Accepted By: _____________________________ Title: _____________________________ Date: _____________________________ EXHIBIT A Disclosures Concerning the Underwriter’s Role (i) MSRB Rule G-17 requires an underwriter to deal fairly at all times with both municipal issuers and investors. (ii) The underwriter’s primary role is to purchase the Bonds with a view to distribution in an arm’slength commercial transaction with the Issuer. The underwriters has financial and other interests that differ from those of the District. (iii) Unlike a municipal advisor, the underwriter does not have a fiduciary duty to the District under the federal securities laws and are, therefore, is required by federal law to act in the best interests of the District without regard to their own financial or other interests. (iv) The underwriter has a duty to purchase the Bonds from the Issuer at a fair and reasonable price but must balance that duty with their duty to sell the Bonds to investors at prices that are fair and reasonable. (v) The underwriter will review the official statement for the Bonds in accordance with, and as part of, its respective responsibilities to investors under the federal securities laws, as applied to the facts and circumstances of this transaction. Disclosure Concerning the Underwriter’s Compensation The underwriter will be compensated by a fee and/or an underwriting discount that will be set forth in the bond purchase agreement to be negotiated and entered into in connection with the issuance of the Bonds. Payment or receipt of the underwriting fee or discount will be contingent on the closing of the transaction and the amount of the fee or discount may be based, in whole or in part, on a percentage of the principal amount of the Bonds. While this form of compensation is customary in the municipal securities market, it presents a conflict of interest since the underwriter may have an incentive to recommend to the District a transaction that is unnecessary or to recommend that the size of the transaction be larger than is necessary. Conflicts of Interest The Underwriter has not identified any additional potential or actual material conflicts that require disclosure including those listed below. Payments to or from Third Parties. There are no undisclosed payments, values, or credits to be received by the Underwriter in connection with its underwriting of this new issue from parties other than the District, and there are no undisclosed payments to be made by the Underwriter in connection with this new issue to parties other than the District (in either case including payments, values, or credits that relate directly or indirectly to collateral transactions integrally related to the issue being underwritten). In addition, there are no third-party arrangements for the marketing of the District’s securities. Profit-Sharing with Investors. There are no arrangements between the Underwriter and an investor purchasing new issue securities from the Underwriter (including purchases that are contingent upon the delivery by the District to the Underwriter of the securities) according to which profits realized from the resale by such investor of the securities are directly or indirectly split or otherwise shared with the Underwriter. Credit Default Swaps. There will be no issuance or purchase by the Underwriter of credit default swaps for which the reference is the District for which the Underwriter is serving as underwriter, or an obligation of that District. Retail Order Periods. For new issues in which there is a retail order period, the Underwriter will honor such agreement to provide the retail order period. No allocation of securities in a manner that is inconsistent with a District’s requirements will be made without the District’s consent. In addition, when the Underwriter has agreed to underwrite a transaction with a retail order period, it will take reasonable measures to ensure that retail clients are bona fide. Dealer Payments to District Personnel. Reimbursements, if any, made to personnel of the District will be made in compliance with MSRB Rule G-20, on gifts, gratuities, and non-cash compensation, and Rule G-17, in connection with certain payments made to, and expenses reimbursed for, District personnel during the municipal bond issuance process. Disclosures Concerning Complex Municipal Securities Financing Since the Underwriter has not recommended a “complex municipal securities financing” to the Issuer, additional disclosures regarding the financing structure for the Bonds are not required under MSRB Rule G-17. Global Corporate Trust 500 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 460 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 Phone: 954.938.2476 usbank.com March 19, 2026 Jason Showe Governmental Management Services – Central Florida, LLC 219 E. Livingston Street Orlando, Florida 32801 Re: Dowden Central Community Development District Special Assessment and/or Capital Improvement Bonds Mr. Showe: Thank you for the opportunity to provide our services to Dowden Central Community Development District. This letter will confirm U.S. Bank’s proposed fee structure for the District’s issues (per Series). Acceptance Fee $2,400 Closing Expenses $150 (Max, Florida Closing) Annual Trustee, Paying Agent & Registrar Fee $4,350 (Est.) (0.033% of Bonds O/S, Min $4,350 & Max $8,250) Ongoing Out-of-Pocket Expenses 7.50% of Annual Fees Trustee Counsel Fee $6,250 (Not to Exceed) Extraordinary Administration Services (“EAS”) are duties, responsibilities or activities not expected to be provided by the trustee or agent at the outset of the transaction, not routine or customary, and/or not incurred in the ordinary course of business, and which may require analysis or interpretation. Billing for fees and expenses related to EAS is appropriate in instances where particular inquiries, events or developments are unexpected, even if the possibility of such circumstances could have been identified at the inception of the transaction, or as changes in law, procedures, or the cost of doing business demand. At our option, EAS may be charged on an hourly (time expended multiplied by current hourly rate), flat or special fee basis at such rates or in such amounts in effect at the time of such services, which may be modified by us in our sole discretion from time to time. In addition, all fees and expenses incurred by the trustee or agent, in connection with the trustee’s or agent’s EAS and ordinary administration services and including without limitation the fees and expenses of legal counsel, financial advisors and other professionals, charges for document amendments and substitutions, tenders, optional redemptions, UCC filings, investment agreements, outside held money market funds, default administration, wire transfers, checks, internal transfers and securities transactions, travel expenses, communication costs, postage (including express mail and overnight delivery charges), copying charges and the like will be payable, at cost, to the trustee or agent. EAS fees are due and payable in addition to annual or ordinary administration fees. Failure to pay for EAS owed to U.S. Bank within 45 days may result in interest being charged on amounts owed to U.S. Bank for EAS fees and expenses at the prevailing market rate. This proposal and the fees detailed herein are subject in all aspects to U.S. Bank’s review and acceptance of the final financing documents which set forth our duties and responsibilities. Fees are subject to change at our discretion and upon written notice. Fees paid in advance will not be pro-rated. The fees set forth above and any subsequent modifications thereof are part of your agreement. Finalization of the transaction constitutes agreement to the terms and conditions set forth herein, including agreement to any subsequent changes upon proper written notice. In the event your transaction is not finalized, any related expenses will be billed to the client directly. All fees and expenses are payable in advance. Again, thank you for the opportunity to provide our services to the District and the District’s professional team. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need any additional information. Sincerely, Scott A. Schuhle Scott A. Schuhle, Vice President IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PROCEDURES FOR OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT: To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. For a non-individual person such as a business entity, a charity, a Trust or other legal entity we will ask for documentation to verify its formation and existence as a legal entity. We may also ask to see financial statements, licenses, identification and other relevant documentation from individuals claiming authority to represent the entity. BOND FINANCING TEAM FUNDING AGREEMENT THIS BOND FINANCING TEAM FUNDING AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into this 27th day of March, 2026, by and between: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, a local unit of specialpurpose government established pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, and located in Orange County, Florida, whose mailing address is c/o Governmental Management Services- Central Florida, LLC, 219 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, Florida 32801 (the “District”), and BEACHLINE SOUTH RESIDENTIAL, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, and the developer of lands within the boundaries of the District, whose mailing address is 4901 Vineland Road, Suite 450, Orlando, Florida 32811, and its permitted successors and assigns (the “Developer” and, together with the District, the “Parties”). RECITALS WHEREAS, the District was established by Ordinance 2026-02, adopted by the City Council of the City of Orlando, effective as of March 16, 2026, for the purpose of planning, financing, constructing, operating, and/or maintaining certain infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the District presently expects to access the public bond market to provide for the financing of certain capital improvements, facilities, and services to benefit the lands within the District; and WHEREAS, the District and the Developer desire to enter into this Agreement to provide funds to enable the District to commence its financing program. NOW, THEREFORE, based upon good and valuable consideration and the mutual covenants of the Parties, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: SECTION 1. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS. The recitals so stated are true and correct and by this reference are incorporated into and form a material part of this Agreement. SECTION 2. PROVISION OF FUNDS. The Developer agrees to make available to the District such monies as are necessary to proceed with the issuance of bonds or other indebtedness to fund the District’s improvements, facilities, and services. A. The Developer agrees to provide to the District any such monies upon receipt of an invoice from the District requesting such funds. Such funds, and all future funds provided pursuant to this Agreement, may be supplied by check, cash, wire transfer, or other form of payment deemed satisfactory in the sole discretion of the District as determined by the District Manager. The District agrees to authorize District staff, including the District Engineer, District Manager, and District Counsel, to proceed with the work contemplated by this Agreement, and to retain a Bond Counsel and Financial Advisor and other professional assistance as may be necessary to proceed with the work contemplated by this Agreement. B. The Parties agree that all fees, costs, or other expenses incurred by the District for the services of the District’s Engineer, Counsel, Financial Advisor, or other professionals for the work contemplated by this Agreement shall be paid solely from the funds provided by the Developer pursuant to this Agreement. Such payments shall be made in accordance with the District’s normal invoice and payment procedures. The District agrees that any funds provided by the Developer pursuant to this Agreement shall be used solely for fees, costs, and expenses arising from or related to the work contemplated by this Agreement. C. The District agrees to provide to the Developer, on a monthly basis, copies of all invoices, requisitions, or other bills for which payment is to be made from the funds provided by the Developer. The District agrees to provide to the Developer, monthly, a statement from the District Manager showing funds on deposit prior to payment, payments made, and funds remaining on deposit with the District. D. The Developer agrees to provide funds within fifteen (15) days of receipt of written notification from the District Manager of the need for such funds. E. In the event that the Developer fails to provide any such funds pursuant to this Agreement, the Parties agree the work may be halted until such time as sufficient funds are provided by the Developer to ensure payment of the costs, fees, or expenses which may be incurred in the performance of such work. SECTION 3. TERMINATION. The Parties agree that the Developer may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing ten (10) days’ written notice of termination to the District. Any such termination by the Developer is contingent upon the Developer’s provision of sufficient funds to cover any and all fees, costs, or expenses incurred by the District in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement as of the date by when notice of termination is received. The Parties agree that the District may terminate this Agreement due to a failure of the Developer to provide funds in accordance with Section 1 of this Agreement, by providing ten (10) days’ written notice of termination to the Developer; provided, however, that the Developer shall be provided a reasonable opportunity to cure any such failure. SECTION 4. CAPITALIZATION. The Parties agree that all funds provided by the Developer pursuant to this Agreement may be reimbursable from proceeds of District financing for capital improvements, and that within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the proceeds by the District of bonds or notes for the District’s capital projects, the District shall reimburse the Developer in full, exclusive of interest, for these advances; provided, however, that in the event Bond Counsel determines that any such monies are not properly reimbursable, such funds shall be deemed paid in lieu of taxes or assessments. In the event that District bonds are not issued within five (5) years of the date of this Agreement, all funds provided by the Developer pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed paid in lieu of taxes or assessments. SECTION 5. DEFAULT. A default by either Party under this Agreement shall entitle the other to all remedies available at law or in equity, which may include, but not be limited to, the right of damages, injunctive relief, and/or specific performance. SECTION 6. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT. In the event that either Party is required to enforce this Agreement by court proceedings or otherwise, then the substantially prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all fees and costs incurred, including reasonable attorney’s fees, paralegal fees, and expert witness fees and costs for trial, alternative dispute resolution, or appellate proceedings. SECTION 7. AGREEMENT. This instrument shall constitute the final and complete expression of this Agreement between the Parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. SECTION 8. AMENDMENTS. Amendments to and waivers of the provisions contained in this Agreement may be made only by an instrument in writing which is executed by both of the Parties hereto. SECTION 9. AUTHORIZATION. The execution of this Agreement has been duly authorized by the appropriate body or official of all Parties hereto, each party has complied with all the requirements of law, and each Party has full power and authority to comply with the terms and provisions of this instrument. SECTION 10. NOTICES. All notices, requests, consents, and other communications hereunder (the “Notices”) shall be in writing and shall be delivered, mailed by First Class Mail, postage prepaid, electronic mail with read receipt, or overnight delivery service, to the Parties, as follows: A. If to the District: Dowden Central CDD c/o Governmental Management Services– CF, LLC 219 E. Livingston St. Orlando, Florida 32801 Attn: District Manager E-mail: jshowe@gmscfl.com With a copy to: Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC 517 E. College Avenue Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Attn: District Counsel E-mail: jennifer@cddlawyers.com B. If to the Developer: Beachline South Residential, LLC 4901 Vineland Road Suite 450 Orlando, Florida 32811 Attn: ____________________ E-mail:__________________ Except as otherwise provided herein, any Notice shall be deemed received only upon actual delivery at the address set forth herein. Notices delivered after 5:00 p.m. (at the place of delivery) or on a non-business day shall be deemed received on the next business day. If any time for giving Notice contained in this Agreement would otherwise expire on a non-business day, the Notice period shall be extended to the next succeeding business day. Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays recognized by the United States government shall not be regarded as business days. Counsel for the Parties may deliver Notice on behalf of the Parties. Any party or other person to whom Notices are to be sent or copied may notify the other Parties and addressees of any change in name or address to which Notices shall be sent by providing the same on five (5) days’ written notice to the Parties and addressees set forth herein. SECTION 11. THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement is solely for the benefit of the Parties herein, and no right or cause of action shall accrue upon, or by reason hereof, to or for the benefit of any third party not a party hereto. Nothing in this Agreement expressed or implied is intended or shall be construed to confer upon any person or corporation other than the Parties hereto any right, remedy, or claim under or by reason of this Agreement or any provisions or conditions hereof; and all of the provisions, representations, covenants, and conditions herein contained shall inure to the sole benefit of and shall be binding upon the Parties hereto and their respective representatives, successors, and assigns. SECTION 12. ASSIGNMENT. Neither Party may assign this Agreement or any monies to become due hereunder without the prior written approval of the other Party. SECTION 13. CONTROLLING LAW; VENUE. This Agreement and the provisions contained in this Agreement shall be construed, interpreted, and controlled according to the laws of the State of Florida. Each party consents to and agrees that the exclusive venue for any litigation arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be in a court of appropriate jurisdiction, in and for Orange County, Florida SECTION 14. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be an original; however, all such counterparts together shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Signature and acknowledgment pages, if any, may be detached from the counterparts and attached to a single copy of this document to physically form one document. SECTION 15. EFFECTIVE DATE. The Agreement shall be effective after execution by both Parties hereto and shall remain in effect unless terminated by either of the Parties hereto. SECTION 16. ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING. The Developer certifies, by acceptance of this Agreement, that neither it nor its principals utilize coercion for labor or services as defined in Section 787.06, Florida Statutes. The Developer agrees to execute an affidavit in compliance with Section 787.06(14), Florida Statutes, and acknowledges that if The Developer refuses to sign said affidavit, the District may terminate this Agreement immediately. SECTION 17. E-VERIFY REQUIREMENTS. The Developer shall comply with and perform all applicable provisions of Section 448.095, Florida Statutes. Accordingly, to the extent required by Florida Statute, The Developer shall register with and use the United States Department of Homeland Security's EVerify system to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees and shall require all subcontractors to provide an affidavit to the Developer stating that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with an unauthorized alien. The Developer shall maintain a copy of such affidavit for the duration of the contract. The District may terminate this Agreement immediately for cause if there is a good faith belief that the Developer has knowingly violated Section 448.09(1), Florida Statutes. By entering into this Agreement, the Developer represents that no public employer has terminated a contract with the Developer under Section 448.095(5)(c), Florida Statutes, within the year immediately preceding the date of this Agreement. SECTION 18. PUBLIC RECORDS. The Developer understands and agrees that all documents of any kind provided to the District in connection with this Agreement may be public records, and, accordingly, the Developer agrees to comply with all applicable provisions of Florida law in handling such records, including, but not limited, to Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes. Among other requirements and to the extent applicable by law, the Developer shall 1) keep and maintain public records required by the District to perform the service; 2) upon request by the Public Records Custodian, provide the District with the requested public records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time period at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes; 3) ensure that public records which are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of this Agreement term and following this Agreement term if the Developer does not transfer the records to the Public Records Custodian of the District; and 4) upon completion of this Agreement, transfer to the District, at no cost, all public records in the Developer’s possession or, alternatively, keep, maintain, and meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records pursuant to Florida laws. When such public records are transferred by the Developer, the Developer shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. All records stored electronically must be provided to the District in a format that is compatible with Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF formats. The Developer acknowledges that the designated Public Records Custodian for the District is Governmental Management Services- Central Florida, LLC. IF THE DEVELOPER HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE DEVELOPER’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT (407) 841–5524, OR BY EMAIL AT RECORDREQUEST@GMSCFL.COM, OR BY REGULAR MAIL AT C/O GOVERNMENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES- CENTRAL FLORIDA, LLC, 219 E. LIVINGSTON STREET, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32801. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties execute this Agreement as of the day and year first written above. BEACHLINE SOUTH RESIDENTIAL, LLC DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT By: Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Its: Board of Supervisors RESOLUTION 2026-32 A RESOLUTION OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $72,500,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REVENUE BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION AND/OR ACQUISITION BY THE DISTRICT OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES PERMITTED BY THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 190, FLORIDA STATUTES AND THE ORDINANCE CREATING THE DISTRICT; APPROVING A FORM OF THE MASTER TRUST INDENTURE; APPROVING AND APPOINTING A TRUSTEE; AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF VALIDATION PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE FOREGOING BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE FOREGOING BONDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2026-2 of the City of Orlando, Florida (the “Ordinance”) Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) was established in the manner provided by law; and WHEREAS, the District is authorized by the provisions of Chapter 190, Florida Statutes (the “Act”), and the Ordinance and, subject to the limitations set forth in the Act and in the Ordinance, if any, to issue its bonds and other evidence of indebtedness for the purpose, among other things, of constructing and/or acquiring public improvements and community facilities set forth in Section 190.012, Florida Statutes, (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the Project will provide significant benefits to the lands within its boundaries, is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare and is in the best interest of the District, its landowners and future residents; and WHEREAS, the District is authorized by the Act to make payments of principal, interest, and premium, if any, with respect to such bonds or other evidence of indebtedness by levying and collecting Pledged Revenues (as defined in the Indenture as defined below); and WHEREAS, the District now desires to authorize the issuance of its special assessment revenue bonds in one or more series (the “Bonds”), in a principal amount not to exceed $72,500,000 for the principal purpose of financing the construction and acquisition of the Project, to approve a Master Trust Indenture under which the Bonds will be issued; to appoint a trustee to serve under the Master Trust Indenture, to authorize the validation of the Bonds and to provide for various other matters relating thereto. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, as follows: SECTION 1. Authorization. There is hereby authorized to be issued not exceeding $72,500,000 principal amount of Dowden Central Community Development District special assessment revenue bonds in one or more series (the “Bonds”). The Bonds shall be issued under and secured by a Master Trust Indenture, as supplemented (the “Indenture”). The form of the Master Trust Indenture is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and, by this reference, is incorporated in this Resolution as if set forth in full herein. The Bonds shall be dated, shall contain such further description, shall mature in amounts and at times, shall bear interest at the rates, and shall be redeemable at the redemption prices and upon the terms, all as shall be set forth in a resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of the District at or before the execution and delivery of the Bonds by the Chair or Vice Chair of the Board, which Bonds shall be attested by the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary of the Board, and shall be authenticated by the Trustee under the Indenture. SECTION 2. Approval of Master Trust Indenture. The Master Trust Indenture is hereby approved in substantially the form set forth in Exhibit “A” hereto (the “Master Trust Indenture”) and the Chair or the Vice Chair of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver such Master Trust Indenture on behalf of and in the name of the District, and the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary of the Board is hereby authorized to attest such execution, with such additions and deletions therein as may be made and approved by the Chair or the Vice Chair executing the same, such execution to be conclusive evidence of such approval. SECTION 3. Trustee. The District hereby authorizes and approves U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, to serve as Trustee under the Master Trust Indenture and to take the actions required of the Trustee in connection with the execution and delivery of the Bonds. SECTION 4. Approval of Capital Improvement Program. The Capital Improvement Program set forth as Exhibit “B” hereto is hereby approved as encompassing the scope and nature of the capital improvements which may be undertaken by the District from the proceeds of the Bonds. The actual projects which are components of the Capital Improvement Program to be undertaken by the District shall be established in subsequent reports of the Consulting Engineer to the District and set forth in the Supplemental Indenture relating to each Series of Bonds which may be issued by the District. SECTION 5. Validation. Bond Counsel, Akerman LLP, and District Counsel, Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC, are hereby authorized and directed to prepare, file and prosecute proceedings to validate the Bonds in the manner prescribed by the laws of the State of Florida. The District Manager, engineering consultant, financial consultant, Chair, Vice-Chair and/or any other members of the Board, officers and staff are hereby directed and authorized to provide such documents and testimony as may be necessary or useful in the prosecution of the validation proceedings as directed by counsel. SECTION 6. Open Meetings. It is hereby found and determined that all acts of the Board concerning and relating to adoption of this Resolution were taken in open meetings of the Board and all deliberations of the Board that resulted in such official acts were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements, including, but not limited to, the requirements of Florida Statutes, Section 286.011. SECTION 7. Inconsistent Resolutions and Motions. All prior resolutions of the Board inconsistent with the provisions of this Resolution are hereby modified, supplemented and amended to conform with the provisions herein contained and, except as so modified, supplemented and amended hereby, shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 8. Approval of Prior Actions. All actions taken to date by the members of the Board and the staff of the District in furtherance of the issuance of the Bonds are hereby approved, confirmed and ratified. SECTION 9. Subsequent Resolution(s) Required. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, no Series of Bonds may be issued or delivered until the District adopts a subsequent resolution and/or Supplemental Indenture for each such Series fixing the details of such Series of Bonds remaining to be specified or delegating to the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary or any Assistant Secretary and members of the Board the authority to fix such details. SECTION 10. Severability. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Resolution shall be held to be invalid or ineffective for any reason, the remainder of this Resolution shall continue in full force and effect, it being expressly hereby found and declared that the remainder of this Resolution would have been adopted despite the invalidity or ineffectiveness of such section, paragraph, clause or provision. SECTION 11. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. ADOPTED this 27th day of March, 2026. DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT By: Its: Chair, Board of Supervisors Attest: Its: Secretary EXHIBIT A FORM OF MASTER TRUST INDENTURE (See attached.) EXHIBIT B DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND SUMMARY OF OPINION OF PROBABLE COSTS The Project includes the planning, financing, acquisition, construction, reconstruction, equipping and installation of the following public infrastructure improvements and associated professional fees and incidental costs related thereto pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, as amended, including, without limitation, the items listed below, all of which is described in more detail in the Dowden Central Community Development District Master Engineer’s Report, dated March 24, 2026, prepared for the Board of Supervisors of Dowden Central Community Development District Dewberry Engineers, Inc. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: AND SECTIONS 2 AND 3, TOWNSHIP 24 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A PORTION OF LANDS LYING IN SECTIONS 34 AND 35, TOWNSHIP 23 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, AND SECTIONS 2 AND 3, TOWNSHIP 24 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE RUN S00°08'54"W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 35, A DISTANCE OF 693.62 FEET; THENCE N89°51'06"W, A DISTANCE OF 75.95 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S00°13'58"E, A DISTANCE OF 77.17 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 901.43 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 38°06'12", A CHORD BEARING OF S19°17'04"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF COMMENCE AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 23 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE RUN S00°08'54"W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 35, A DISTANCE OF 693.62 FEET; THENCE N89°51'06"W, A DISTANCE OF 75.95 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S00°13'58"E, A DISTANCE OF 77.17 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 901.43 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 38°06'12", A CHORD BEARING OF S19°17'04"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 588.49 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 599.48 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE S38°20'10"E, A DISTANCE OF 171.28 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1049.95 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 25°48'04", A CHORD BEARING OF S25°26'08"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 468.82 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 472.81 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE S12°32'06"E, A DISTANCE OF 57.81 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20220424382, PUBLIC RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES: S60°51'06"E, A DISTANCE OF 65.89 FEET; THENCE S79°30'16"E, A DISTANCE OF 152.71 FEET; THENCE N79°07'58"E, A DISTANCE OF 73.73 FEET; THENCE S76°04'22"E, A DISTANCE OF 115.36 FEET; THENCE S57°46'03"E, A DISTANCE OF 97.61 FEET TO A POINT ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 17187.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 00°13'24", A CHORD BEARING OF N75°39'33"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 66.95 FEET; THENCE RUN EASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 66.95 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, S70°30'10"E, A DISTANCE OF 661.23 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20250386088 OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, S70°30'10"E, A DISTANCE OF 1057.52 FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20240397368 OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS; THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE, S16°27'23"W, A DISTANCE OF 1909.02 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID DESCRIBED LANDS; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, N90°00'00"W, A DISTANCE OF 697.20 FEET TO THE END OF SAID SOUTHERLY LINE; THENCE CONTINUE N90°00'00"W, A DISTANCE OF 873.94 FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20220424382 OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS; SAID POINT BEING A POINT ON A NON- TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 2492.98 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 02°59'41", A CHORD BEARING OF S10°42'41"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 130.28 FEET; THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES: RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 130.30 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE S12°12'32"E, A DISTANCE OF 127.50 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE WESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 2136.98 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 31°08'00", A CHORD BEARING OF S03°21'28"W AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 1146.96 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 1161.19 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE S18°55'29"W, A DISTANCE OF 208.73 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1856.36 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 14°12'37", A CHORD BEARING OF S11°49'10"W AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 459.23 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 460.41 FEET TO A POINT OF COMPOUND CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1856.36 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 06°17'59", A CHORD BEARING OF S01°33'52"W AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 204.01 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EASTERLY LINE, RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 204.10 FEET, RETURNING TO A POINT ON SAID RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 599.48 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE S38°20'10"E, A DISTANCE OF 171.28 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1049.95 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 25°48'04", A CHORD BEARING OF S25°26'08"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 468.82 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 472.81 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE S12°32'06"E, A DISTANCE OF 57.81 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20220424382, PUBLIC RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES: S60°51'06"E, A DISTANCE OF 65.89 FEET; THENCE S79°30'16"E, A DISTANCE OF 152.71 FEET; THENCE N79°07'58"E, A DISTANCE OF 73.73 FEET; THENCE S76°04'22"E, A DISTANCE OF 115.36 FEET; THENCE S57°46'03"E, A DISTANCE OF 97.61 FEET TO A POINT ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 17187.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 00°13'24", A CHORD BEARING OF N75°39'33"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 66.95 FEET; THENCE RUN EASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 66.95 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, S70°30'10"E, A DISTANCE OF 661.23 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20250386088 OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, S70°30'10"E, A DISTANCE OF 1057.52 FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20240397368 OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS; THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE, S16°27'23"W, A DISTANCE OF 1909.02 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID DESCRIBED LANDS; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, N90°00'00"W, A DISTANCE OF 697.20 FEET TO THE END OF SAID SOUTHERLY LINE; THENCE CONTINUE N90°00'00"W, A DISTANCE OF 873.94 FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20220424382 OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS; SAID POINT BEING A POINT ON A NONTANGENT CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 2492.98 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 02°59'41", A CHORD BEARING OF S10°42'41"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 130.28 FEET; THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES: RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 130.30 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE S12°12'32"E, A DISTANCE OF 127.50 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE WESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 2136.98 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 31°08'00", A CHORD BEARING OF S03°21'28"W AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 1146.96 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 1161.19 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE S18°55'29"W, A DISTANCE OF 208.73 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1856.36 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 14°12'37", A CHORD BEARING OF S11°49'10"W AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 459.23 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 460.41 FEET TO A POINT OF COMPOUND CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1856.36 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 06°17'59", A CHORD BEARING OF S01°33'52"W AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 204.01 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EASTERLY LINE, RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 204.10 FEET, RETURNING TO A POINT ON SAID EASTERLY LINE, SAID POINT BEING A POINT OF COMPOUND CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1856.36 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 31°09'40", A CHORD BEARING OF S17°09'58"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 997.21 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 1009.61 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE S32°44'48"E, A DISTANCE OF 218.30 FEET, TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE WESTERLY, HAVING A RADIUS OF 1963.36 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 47°37'46", A CHORD BEARING OF S08°55'55"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 1585.53 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 1632.12 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE S14°52'59"W, A DISTANCE OF 318.79 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 2066.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 14°27'09", A CHORD BEARING OF S07°39'24"W AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 519.75 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 521.14 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE S00°25'50"W, A DISTANCE OF 688.89 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEWAHOOTEE ROAD, BEING A 30.00 FOOT WIDE RIGHT OF WAY, AS RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20220248477, OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE, N89°34'10"W, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN AFOREMENTIONED INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20220424382; THENCE DEPARTING SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE, RUN ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES: N00°25'50"E, A DISTANCE OF 688.89 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 2166.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 14°27'09", A CHORD BEARING OF N07°39'24"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 544.91 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 546.36 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE N14°52'59"E, A DISTANCE OF 280.55 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20230386427, OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS, SAID POINT BEING A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE WESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1950.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 30°32'14", A CHORD BEARING OF N00°23'08"W AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 1027.04 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 1039.30 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF STARWOOD PHASE N-7, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 118, PAGES 106 THROUGH 114, OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, S87°12'24"W, A DISTANCE OF 651.62 FEET; THENCE N63°21'50"W, A DISTANCE OF 217.15 FEET; THENCE N01°30'57"W, A DISTANCE OF 68.04 FEET; THENCE N63°21'19"W, A DISTANCE OF 1442.29 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE DOWDEN WEST CDD, AS RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20170217494; THENCE ALONG SAID EAST LINE THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES: N26°38'41"E, A DISTANCE OF 449.68 FEET; THENCE N16°53'30"W, A DISTANCE OF 1403.95 FEET; THENCE N06°27'17"E, A DISTANCE OF 238.74 FEET TO A POINT ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 942.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 09°37'31", A CHORD BEARING OF S74°00'14"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 158.06 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EAST LINE, RUN EASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 158.25 FEET; THENCE N02°48'05"W, A DISTANCE OF 65.11 FEET; THENCE N08°46'50"E, A DISTANCE OF 91.41 FEET; THENCE N18°26'25"E, A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO A POINT ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1142.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 03°31'44", A CHORD BEARING OF N73°19'27"W AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 70.32 FEET; THENCE RUN WESTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 70.33 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF STARWOOD PHASE N-4, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 114, PAGES 119 THROUGH 125, OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS; THENCE ALONG SAID EAST LINE THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES,; THENCE N07°27'21"E, A DISTANCE OF 519.96 FEET; THENCE N67°06'48"E, A DISTANCE OF 1332.34 FEET; THENCE N16°56'45"W, A DISTANCE OF 366.38 FEET; THENCE N76°11'33"W, A DISTANCE OF 786.91 FEET; THENCE S40°44'14"W, A DISTANCE OF 745.19 FEET; THENCE N28°29'44"W, A DISTANCE OF 1511.61 FEET; THENCE N13°59'45"W, A DISTANCE OF 194.58 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF AFOREMENTIONED DOWDEN WEST CDD; THENCE ALONG SAID EAST LINE THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES N08°28'31"W, A DISTANCE OF 261.96 FEET; N28°26'51"W, A DISTANCE OF 100.98 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF AFOREMENTIONED STARWOOD PHASE N-4; THENCE ALONG SAID EAST LINE, N13°59'45"W, A DISTANCE OF 850.25 FEET; THENCE S77°51'13"W, A DISTANCE OF 115.95 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF AFOREMENTIONED DOWDEN WEST CDD; THENCE ALONG SAID EAST LINE, N03°53'30"W, A DISTANCE OF 1124.28 FEET TO A POINT ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 7576.94 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 00°31'12", A CHORD BEARING OF N86°22'06"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 68.78 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EAST LINE, RUN EASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 68.78 FEET; THENCE S26°53'00"E, A DISTANCE OF 26.15 FEET; THENCE S12°10'47"E, A DISTANCE OF 51.19 FEET; THENCE S26°14'50"E, A DISTANCE OF 107.30 FEET; THENCE S03°51'21"E, A DISTANCE OF 79.51 FEET; THENCE S24°34'26"E, A DISTANCE OF 69.11 FEET; THENCE S06°03'53"E, A DISTANCE OF 114.79 FEET; THENCE S08°21'41"E, A DISTANCE OF 54.25 FEET; THENCE S12°15'42"E, A DISTANCE OF 40.05 FEET; THENCE S07°55'32"W, A DISTANCE OF 21.05 FEET; THENCE N69°29'37"E, A DISTANCE OF 84.30 FEET; THENCE S03°29'17"E, A DISTANCE OF 35.35 FEET; THENCE S68°36'33"W, A DISTANCE OF 49.22 FEET; THENCE S86°49'22"W, A DISTANCE OF 29.51 FEET; THENCE S21°23'23"W, A DISTANCE OF 40.23 FEET; THENCE S21°02'51"E, A DISTANCE OF 47.72 FEET; THENCE S41°02'09"E, A DISTANCE OF 70.79 FEET; THENCE S25°10'29"W, A DISTANCE OF 46.76 FEET; THENCE S01°20'46"W, A DISTANCE OF 70.63 FEET; THENCE S58°11'06"W, A DISTANCE OF 63.53 FEET; THENCE S15°14'36"E, A DISTANCE OF 77.69 FEET; THENCE S28°28'18"E, A DISTANCE OF 71.54 FEET; THENCE S10°53'59"E, A DISTANCE OF 76.24 FEET; THENCE S79°42'14"E, A DISTANCE OF 34.76 FEET; THENCE S51°07'29"W, A DISTANCE OF 45.45 FEET; THENCE S06°11'10"E, A DISTANCE OF 37.88 FEET; THENCE S22°22'24"E, A DISTANCE OF 80.50 FEET; THENCE N33°49'25"E, A DISTANCE OF 122.12 FEET; THENCE S12°23'01"E, A DISTANCE OF 105.24 FEET; THENCE S10°13'56"W, A DISTANCE OF 53.49 FEET; THENCE S04°59'42"E, A DISTANCE OF 57.80 FEET; THENCE S02°58'32"E, A DISTANCE OF 73.43 FEET; THENCE S32°25'25"E, A DISTANCE OF 15.65 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20230386427 OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS; THENCE S87°06'25"E, ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE A DISTANCE OF 1321.17 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID NORTHERLY LINE, RUN S87°06'25”E, A DISTANCE OF 163.56 FEET; THENCE N77°06'19"E, A DISTANCE OF 25.43 FEET; THENCE N75°29'56"E, A DISTANCE OF 85.44 FEET; THENCE N73°40'37"E, A DISTANCE OF 58.80 FEET; THENCE N81°06'43"E, A DISTANCE OF 90.03 FEET; THENCE S85°50'34"E, A DISTANCE OF 92.43 FEET; THENCE S56°31'03"E, A DISTANCE OF 118.99 FEET; THENCE N81°40'05"E, A DISTANCE OF 87.26 FEET; THENCE N12°34'41"E, A DISTANCE OF 82.86 FEET; THENCE N01°55'19"W, A DISTANCE OF 104.62 FEET; THENCE N60°28'01"E, A DISTANCE OF 142.00 FEET; THENCE S82°08'13"E, A DISTANCE OF 132.31 FEET; THENCE N69°29'56"E, A DISTANCE OF 88.26 FEET; THENCE N40°13'33"E, A DISTANCE OF 100.42 FEET; THENCE N18°18'04"W, A DISTANCE OF 63.33 FEET; THENCE N00°19'14"W, A DISTANCE OF 67.91 FEET; THENCE N55°29'12"E, A DISTANCE OF 99.23 FEET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED IN AFOREMENTIONED INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20220424382, BEING A POINT ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 949.95 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 05°45'23", A CHORD BEARING OF N35°27'29"W AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 95.40 FEET; THENCE RUN ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES: NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 95.44 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE N38°20'10"W, A DISTANCE OF 171.28 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1001.43 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 38°06'12", A CHORD BEARING OF N19°17'04"W AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 653.77 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE RUN NORTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 665.98 FEET; THENCE N00°13'58"W, A DISTANCE OF 74.62 FEET; THENCE S60°13'58"E, A DISTANCE OF 7.51 FEET; THENCE N89°46'02"E, A DISTANCE OF 80.00 FEET; THENCE N64°46'02"E, A DISTANCE OF 14.90 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 16,517,581 SQUARE FEET OR 379.19 ACRES MORE OR LESS. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A PORTION OF LANDS LYING IN SECTIONS 34 AND 35, TOWNSHIP 23 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, AND SECTIONS 2 AND 3, TOWNSHIP 24 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 23 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE RUN S00°08'54"W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 35, A DISTANCE OF 693.62 FEET; THENCE N89°51'06"W, A DISTANCE OF 75.95 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S00°13'58"E, A DISTANCE OF 77.17 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 901.43 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 38°06'12", A CHORD BEARING OF S19°17'04"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 588.49 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 599.48 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE S38°20'10"E, A DISTANCE OF 171.28 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1049.95 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 25°48'04", A CHORD BEARING OF S25°26'08"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 468.82 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 472.81 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE S12°32'06"E, A DISTANCE OF 57.81 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20220424382, PUBLIC RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES: S60°51'06"E, A DISTANCE OF 65.89 FEET; THENCE S79°30'16"E, A DISTANCE OF 152.71 FEET; THENCE N79°07'58"E, A DISTANCE OF 73.73 FEET; THENCE S76°04'22"E, A DISTANCE OF 115.36 FEET; THENCE S57°46'03"E, A DISTANCE OF 97.61 FEET TO A POINT ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 17187.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 00°13'24", A CHORD BEARING OF N75°39'33"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 66.95 FEET; THENCE RUN EASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 66.95 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, S70°30'10"E, A DISTANCE OF 661.23 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20250386088 OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, S70°30'10"E, A DISTANCE OF 1057.52 FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20240397368 OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS; THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE, S16°27'23"W, A DISTANCE OF 1909.02 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID DESCRIBED LANDS; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, N90°00'00"W, A DISTANCE OF 697.20 FEET TO THE END OF SAID SOUTHERLY LINE; THENCE CONTINUE N90°00'00"W, A DISTANCE OF 873.94 FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20220424382 OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS; SAID POINT BEING A POINT ON A NONTANGENT CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 2492.98 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 02°59'41", A CHORD BEARING OF S10°42'41"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 130.28 FEET; THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES: RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 130.30 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE S12°12'32"E, A DISTANCE OF 127.50 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE WESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 2136.98 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 31°08'00", A CHORD BEARING OF S03°21'28"W AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 1146.96 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 1161.19 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE S18°55'29"W, A DISTANCE OF 208.73 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1856.36 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 14°12'37", A CHORD BEARING OF S11°49'10"W AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 459.23 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 460.41 FEET TO A POINT OF COMPOUND CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1856.36 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 06°17'59", A CHORD BEARING OF S01°33'52"W AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 204.01 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EASTERLY LINE, RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 204.10 FEET, RETURNING TO A POINT ON SAID EASTERLY LINE, SAID POINT BEING A POINT OF COMPOUND CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1856.36 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 31°09'40", A CHORD BEARING OF S17°09'58"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 997.21 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 1009.61 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE S32°44'48"E, A DISTANCE OF 218.30 FEET, TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE WESTERLY, HAVING A RADIUS OF 1963.36 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 47°37'46", A CHORD BEARING OF S08°55'55"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 1585.53 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 1632.12 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE S14°52'59"W, A DISTANCE OF 318.79 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 2066.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 14°27'09", A CHORD BEARING OF S07°39'24"W AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 519.75 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 521.14 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE S00°25'50"W, A DISTANCE OF 688.89 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEWAHOOTEE ROAD, BEING A 30.00 FOOT WIDE RIGHT OF WAY, AS RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20220248477, OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE, N89°34'10"W, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN AFOREMENTIONED INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20220424382; THENCE DEPARTING SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE, RUN ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES: N00°25'50"E, A DISTANCE OF 688.89 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 2166.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 14°27'09", A CHORD BEARING OF N07°39'24"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 544.91 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 546.36 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE N14°52'59"E, A DISTANCE OF 280.55 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20230386427, OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS, SAID POINT BEING A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE WESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1950.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 30°32'14", A CHORD BEARING OF N00°23'08"W AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 1027.04 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 1039.30 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF STARWOOD PHASE N-7, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 118, PAGES 106 THROUGH 114, OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, S87°12'24"W, A DISTANCE OF 651.62 FEET; THENCE N63°21'50"W, A DISTANCE OF 217.15 FEET; THENCE N01°30'57"W, A DISTANCE OF 68.04 FEET; THENCE N63°21'19"W, A DISTANCE OF 1442.29 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE DOWDEN WEST CDD, AS RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20170217494; THENCE ALONG SAID EAST LINE THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES: N26°38'41"E, A DISTANCE OF 449.68 FEET; THENCE N16°53'30"W, A DISTANCE OF 1403.95 FEET; THENCE N06°27'17"E, A DISTANCE OF 238.74 FEET TO A POINT ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 942.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 09°37'31", A CHORD BEARING OF S74°00'14"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 158.06 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EAST LINE, RUN EASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 158.25 FEET; THENCE N02°48'05"W, A DISTANCE OF 65.11 FEET; THENCE N08°46'50"E, A DISTANCE OF 91.41 FEET; THENCE N18°26'25"E, A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO A POINT ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1142.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 03°31'44", A CHORD BEARING OF N73°19'27"W AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 70.32 FEET; THENCE RUN WESTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 70.33 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF STARWOOD PHASE N-4, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 114, PAGES 119 THROUGH 125, OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS; THENCE ALONG SAID EAST LINE THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES,; THENCE N07°27'21"E, A DISTANCE OF 519.96 FEET; THENCE N67°06'48"E, A DISTANCE OF 1332.34 FEET; THENCE N16°56'45"W, A DISTANCE OF 366.38 FEET; THENCE N76°11'33"W, A DISTANCE OF 786.91 FEET; THENCE S40°44'14"W, A DISTANCE OF 745.19 FEET; THENCE N28°29'44"W, A DISTANCE OF 1511.61 FEET; THENCE N13°59'45"W, A DISTANCE OF 194.58 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF AFOREMENTIONED DOWDEN WEST CDD; THENCE ALONG SAID EAST LINE THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES N08°28'31"W, A DISTANCE OF 261.96 FEET; N28°26'51"W, A DISTANCE OF 100.98 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF AFOREMENTIONED STARWOOD PHASE N-4; THENCE ALONG SAID EAST LINE, N13°59'45"W, A DISTANCE OF 850.25 FEET; THENCE S77°51'13"W, A DISTANCE OF 115.95 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF AFOREMENTIONED DOWDEN WEST CDD; THENCE ALONG SAID EAST LINE, N03°53'30"W, A DISTANCE OF 1124.28 FEET TO A POINT ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 7576.94 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 00°31'12", A CHORD BEARING OF N86°22'06"E AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 68.78 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EAST LINE, RUN EASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 68.78 FEET; THENCE S26°53'00"E, A DISTANCE OF 26.15 FEET; THENCE S12°10'47"E, A DISTANCE OF 51.19 FEET; THENCE S26°14'50"E, A DISTANCE OF 107.30 FEET; THENCE S03°51'21"E, A DISTANCE OF 79.51 FEET; THENCE S24°34'26"E, A DISTANCE OF 69.11 FEET; THENCE S06°03'53"E, A DISTANCE OF 114.79 FEET; THENCE S08°21'41"E, A DISTANCE OF 54.25 FEET; THENCE S12°15'42"E, A DISTANCE OF 40.05 FEET; THENCE S07°55'32"W, A DISTANCE OF 21.05 FEET; THENCE N69°29'37"E, A DISTANCE OF 84.30 FEET; THENCE S03°29'17"E, A DISTANCE OF 35.35 FEET; THENCE S68°36'33"W, A DISTANCE OF 49.22 FEET; THENCE S86°49'22"W, A DISTANCE OF 29.51 FEET; THENCE S21°23'23"W, A DISTANCE OF 40.23 FEET; THENCE S21°02'51"E, A DISTANCE OF 47.72 FEET; THENCE S41°02'09"E, A DISTANCE OF 70.79 FEET; THENCE S25°10'29"W, A DISTANCE OF 46.76 FEET; THENCE S01°20'46"W, A DISTANCE OF 70.63 FEET; THENCE S58°11'06"W, A DISTANCE OF 63.53 FEET; THENCE S15°14'36"E, A DISTANCE OF 77.69 FEET; THENCE S28°28'18"E, A DISTANCE OF 71.54 FEET; THENCE S10°53'59"E, A DISTANCE OF 76.24 FEET; THENCE S79°42'14"E, A DISTANCE OF 34.76 FEET; THENCE S51°07'29"W, A DISTANCE OF 45.45 FEET; THENCE S06°11'10"E, A DISTANCE OF 37.88 FEET; THENCE S22°22'24"E, A DISTANCE OF 80.50 FEET; THENCE N33°49'25"E, A DISTANCE OF 122.12 FEET; THENCE S12°23'01"E, A DISTANCE OF 105.24 FEET; THENCE S10°13'56"W, A DISTANCE OF 53.49 FEET; THENCE S04°59'42"E, A DISTANCE OF 57.80 FEET; THENCE S02°58'32"E, A DISTANCE OF 73.43 FEET; THENCE S32°25'25"E, A DISTANCE OF 15.65 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20230386427 OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS; THENCE S87°06'25"E, ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE A DISTANCE OF 1321.17 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID NORTHERLY LINE, RUN S87°06'25”E, A DISTANCE OF 163.56 FEET; THENCE N77°06'19"E, A DISTANCE OF 25.43 FEET; THENCE N75°29'56"E, A DISTANCE OF 85.44 FEET; THENCE N73°40'37"E, A DISTANCE OF 58.80 FEET; THENCE N81°06'43"E, A DISTANCE OF 90.03 FEET; THENCE S85°50'34"E, A DISTANCE OF 92.43 FEET; THENCE S56°31'03"E, A DISTANCE OF 118.99 FEET; THENCE N81°40'05"E, A DISTANCE OF 87.26 FEET; THENCE N12°34'41"E, A DISTANCE OF 82.86 FEET; THENCE N01°55'19"W, A DISTANCE OF 104.62 FEET; THENCE N60°28'01"E, A DISTANCE OF 142.00 FEET; THENCE S82°08'13"E, A DISTANCE OF 132.31 FEET; THENCE N69°29'56"E, A DISTANCE OF 88.26 FEET; THENCE N40°13'33"E, A DISTANCE OF 100.42 FEET; THENCE N18°18'04"W, A DISTANCE OF 63.33 FEET; THENCE N00°19'14"W, A DISTANCE OF 67.91 FEET; THENCE N55°29'12"E, A DISTANCE OF 99.23 FEET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED IN AFOREMENTIONED INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20220424382, BEING A POINT ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 949.95 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 05°45'23", A CHORD BEARING OF N35°27'29"W AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 95.40 FEET; THENCE RUN ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES: NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 95.44 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE N38°20'10"W, A DISTANCE OF 171.28 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1001.43 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 38°06'12", A CHORD BEARING OF N19°17'04"W AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 653.77 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE RUN NORTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 665.98 FEET; THENCE N00°13'58"W, A DISTANCE OF 74.62 FEET; THENCE S60°13'58"E, A DISTANCE OF 7.51 FEET; THENCE N89°46'02"E, A DISTANCE OF 80.00 FEET; THENCE N64°46'02"E, A DISTANCE OF 14.90 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 16,517,581 SQUARE FEET OR 379.19 ACRES MORE OR LESS. RESOLUTION 2026- 33 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DECLARING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS; DESIGNATING THE NATURE AND LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS; DECLARING THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE PORTION TO BE PAID BY ASSESSMENTS, AND THE MANNER AND TIMING IN WHICH THE ASSESSMENTS ARE TO BE PAID; DESIGNATING THE LANDS UPON WHICH THE ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE LEVIED; PROVIDING FOR AN ASSESSMENT PLAT AND A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL; ADDRESSING THE SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARINGS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND ADDRESSING CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dowden Central Community Development District (the “District”) was established by Ordinance No. 2026-02, adopted by the City Counsel of the City Orlando, Florida, effective as of March 16, 2026, and is a local unit of special-purpose government organized and existing under and pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, as amended, located entirely within, the City of Orlando, Florida; and WHEREAS, the District is authorized by Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, to finance, fund, plan, establish, acquire, install, equip, operate, extend, or construct certain improvements, including but not limited to: transportation facilities, utility facilities, recreational facilities, and other infrastructure projects, and services necessitated by the development of, and serving lands within, the District; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of the District hereby determines to undertake, install, plan, establish, construct or reconstruct, enlarge or extend, equip, acquire, operate, and/or maintain the infrastructure improvements described in the Dowden Central Community Development District Master Engineer’s Report, dated March 27, 2026, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference (the “CIP” and the improvements described therein, the “Improvements”); and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the District to pay all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements by special assessments levied on benefitted lands within the District pursuant to Chapters 170, 190 and 197, Florida Statutes (the “Assessments”); and WHEREAS, the District is empowered by Chapters 170, 190, and 197, Florida Statutes, to finance, fund, plan, establish, acquire, construct or reconstruct, enlarge or extend, equip, operate, and maintain the Improvements and to impose, levy and collect the Assessments; and WHEREAS, this Resolution shall serve as the “resolution required to declare special assessments” contemplated by Section 170.03, Florida Statutes, for the assessment lien(s) levied against the property as described in Exhibits A and B that secure the Assessments. WHEREAS, as set forth in Dowden Central Community Development District Master Special Assessment Methodology Report, dated March 27, 2026, attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference (the “Assessment Report”), and on file at Governmental Management Services, Central Florida, 219 E. Livingston St. Orlando, FL 32801 (the “District Records Office”), the District hereby finds and determines that: (i) benefits from the Improvements will accrue to the property improved, (ii) the amount of those benefits will exceed the amount of the Assessments, and (iii) the Assessments are fairly and reasonably allocated. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1. AUTHORITY FOR THIS RESOLUTION; INCORPORATION OF RECITALS. This Resolution is adopted pursuant to the provisions of Florida law, including without limitation Chapters 170, 190, and 197, Florida Statutes. The recitals stated above are incorporated herein and are adopted by the Board as true and correct statements. SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF ASSESSMENTS. The Board hereby declares that it has determined to undertake all or a portion of the Improvements and to defray all or a portion of the cost thereof by the Assessments and is as set forth in the Assessment Report attached as Exhibit B. SECTION 3. DESIGNATING THE NATURE AND LOCATION OF IMPROVEMENTS. The nature and general location of, and plans and specifications for the Improvements are described in Exhibit A and as set forth in the CIP, which is on file at the District Records Office. Exhibit B is also on file and available for public inspection at the same location. SECTION 4. DECLARING THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE PORTION TO BE PAID BY ASSESSMENTS, AND THE MANNER AND TIMING IN WHICH THE ASSESSMENTS ARE TO BE PAID. A. The total estimated construction cost of the Improvements is $55,121,550.00 (the “Estimated Cost”). B. The Assessments will defray approximately $72,500,000, which is the anticipated maximum par value of any bonds and which includes all or a portion of the Estimated Cost, as well as other financing-related costs, capitalized interest, and a debt service reserve as set forth in Exhibit B. C. The manner in which the Assessments shall be apportioned and paid is set forth in the Assessment Report attached as Exhibit B, as may be modified by supplemental assessment resolutions. Commencing with the years in which the Assessments are certified for collection, the Assessments shall each be paid in not more than thirty (30) annual installments. The Assessments may be payable at the same time and in the same manner as are ad valorem taxes and collected pursuant to Chapter 197, Florida Statutes; provided, however, that in the event the uniform non-ad valorem assessment method of collecting the Assessments is not available to the District in any year, or if determined by the District to be in its best interest, the Assessments may be collected as is otherwise permitted by law, including but not limited to by direct bill. The decision to collect Assessments by any particular method – e.g., on the tax roll or by direct bill – does not mean that such method will be used to collect Assessments in future years, and the District reserves the right in its sole discretion to select collection methods in any given year, regardless of past practices. SECTION 5. DESIGNATING THE LANDS UPON WHICH THE ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE LEVIED. The Assessments shall be levied, within the District, on all lots and lands adjoining and contiguous or bounding and abutting upon such Improvements or specially benefitted thereby and further designated by the assessment plat hereinafter referenced. SECTION 6. ASSESSMENT PLAT. Pursuant to Section 170.04, Florida Statutes, there is on file, at the District Records Office, an assessment plat showing the area to be assessed, with certain plans and specifications describing the Improvements and the estimated cost of the Improvements, all of which are open to inspection by the public. SECTION 7. PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL. Pursuant to Section 170.06, Florida Statutes, the District Manager has caused to be made a preliminary assessment roll, in accordance with the method of assessment described in Exhibit B hereto, which shows the lots and lands assessed, the amount of benefit to and the maximum assessment against each lot or parcel of land and the number of annual installments into which the assessment may be divided, which assessment roll is hereby adopted and approved as the District’s preliminary assessment roll. SECTION 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS DECLARED; DIRECTION TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE HEARINGS. Pursuant to Sections 170.07 and 197.3632(4)(b), Florida Statutes, among other provisions of Florida law, there are hereby declared two (2) public hearings to be held as follows: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS DATE: ____________, 2026 TIME: ____________ a.m./p.m. LOCATION: Governmental Management Services – Central Florida 219 East Livingston Street Orlando, Florida 32801 The purpose of the public hearings is to hear comment and objections to the proposed special assessment program for District Improvements as identified in the CIP and the preliminary assessment roll, a copy of which is on file at the District Records Office. Interested parties may appear at that hearing or submit their comments in writing prior to the hearings at the District Records Office. Notice of said hearings shall be advertised in accordance with Chapters 170 and 197, Florida Statutes, and the District Manager is hereby authorized and directed to place said notice in a newspaper of paid general circulation within Orange County (by two (2) publications one (1) week apart with the first publication at least twenty (20) days prior to the date of the hearing established herein). The District Manager shall file a publisher’s affidavit with the District Secretary verifying such publication of notice. The District Manager is further authorized and directed to give thirty (30) days written notice by mail of the time and place of the hearing to the owners of all property to be assessed and include in such notice the amount of the assessment for each such property owner, a description of the areas to be improved and notice that information concerning all assessments may be ascertained at the District Records Office. The District Manager shall file proof of such mailing by affidavit with the District Secretary. SECTION 9. PUBLICATION OF RESOLUTION. Pursuant to Section 170.05, Florida Statutes, the District Manager is hereby directed to cause this Resolution to be published twice (once a week for two (2) weeks) in a newspaper of paid general circulation within Orange County and to provide such other notice as may be required by law or desired in the best interests of the District. SECTION 10. CONFLICTS. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, superseded and repealed. SECTION 11. SEVERABILITY. If any section or part of a section of this Resolution is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the validity, force, and effect of any other section or part of a section of this Resolution shall not thereby be affected or impaired unless it clearly appears that such other section or part of a section of this Resolution is wholly or necessarily dependent upon the section or part of a section so held to be invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 12. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March 2026. ATTEST: DOWDEN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Secretary / Assistant Secretary Chairperson / Vice Chairperson, Board of Supervisors Exhibit A: Dowden Central Community Development District Master Engineer’s Report, dated March 27, 2026 Exhibit B: Dowden Central Community Development District Master Special Assessment Methodology Report, dated March 27, 2026 Exhibit A Dowden Central Community Development District Master Engineer’s Report, dated March 27, 2026 Exhibit B Dowden Central Community Development District Master Special Assessment Methodology Report, dated March 27, 2026 E-Verify Memorandum TO: District Manager, Board of Supervisors FROM: Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC DATE: March 27, 2026 RE: Section 448.095, Florida Statutes / E-Verify Requirements As you may be aware, the Florida Legislature recently enacted Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, which, generally speaking, requires that all employers verify employment eligibility using the United States Department of Homeland Security’s “E-Verify” system. Specifically, Section 448.095(2), Florida Statues, provides: (2) EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION.— (a) An employer shall verify each new employee’s employment eligibility within 3 business days after the first day that the new employee begins working for pay as required under 8 C.F.R. s. 274a. (b)(1) A public agency shall use the E-Verify system to verify a new employee’s employment eligibility as required under paragraph (a). (2) Beginning on July 1, 2023, a private employer with 25 or more employees shall use the E-Verify system to verify a new employee’s employment eligibility as required under paragraph (a). (3) Each employer required to use the E-Verify system under this paragraph must certify on its first return each calendar year to the tax service provider that it is in compliance with this section when making contributions to or reimbursing the state’s unemployment compensation or reemployment assistance system. An employer that voluntarily uses the EVerify system may also make such a certification on its first return each calendar year in order to document such use. Section 448.095(1)(d), Florida Statues, defines “public agency” as any “office, department, agency, division, subdivision, political subdivision, board, bureau, commission, authority, district, public body, body politic, state, county, city, town, village, municipality, or any other separate unit of government created or established pursuant to law, and any other public or private agency, person, partnership, corporation, or business entity acting on behalf of any public agency.” Because all CDDs and stewardship districts (together, “Special Districts”) enter into contracts with contractors (and many Special Districts have employees), all Special Districts are subject to the new E-Verify requirements. As a District Manager, there are two steps that need to be taken: 1. Enroll your Special Districts on the E-Verify system, at: https://www.e-verify.gov/. An E-Verify enrollment checklist is available at https://www.e- verify.gov/employers/enrolling-in-e-verify/enrollment-checklist. In order to enroll, all Special Districts must enter into a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) which must be executed by the chairperson of each board. Under the MOU, the responsibilities of the Special Districts include provision of contact information, display of notices to prospective employees, completion of an E-Verify tutorial, familiarization with the E-Verify User Manual, and other obligations. 2. On a going forward basis, include the following contract provision in Special District contracts: E-VERIFY REQUIREMENTS The Contractor shall comply with and perform all applicable provisions of Section 448.095, Florida Statutes. Accordingly, to the extent required by Florida Statute, the Contractor shall register with and use the United States Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees. The District may terminate this Agreement immediately for cause if there is a good faith belief that the Contractor has knowingly violated Section 448.09(1), Florida Statutes. If the Contractor anticipates entering into agreements with a subcontractor for the Work, the Contractor will not enter into the subcontractor agreement without first receiving an affidavit from the subcontractor regarding compliance with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, and stating that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with an unauthorized alien. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of such affidavit for the duration of the agreement and provide a copy to the District upon request. In the event that the District has a good faith belief that a subcontractor has knowingly violated Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, but the Contractor has otherwise complied with its obligations hereunder, the District shall promptly notify the Contractor. The Contractor agrees to immediately terminate the agreement with the subcontractor upon notice from the District. Further, absent such notification from the District, the Contractor or any subcontractor who has a good faith belief that a person or entity with which it is contracting has knowingly violated Section 448.095(1), Florida Statutes, shall promptly terminate its agreement with such person or entity. By entering into this Agreement, the Contractor represents that no public employer has terminated a contract with the Contractor under Section 448.095(5)(c), Florida Statutes, within the year immediately preceding the date of this Agreement. Please let us know if you have any questions. We appreciate your attention to this matter, and I can be reached at (877) 350-0372.