CARIBE PALM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Regular Board Meeting & Public Hearing
MAY 1, 2025
6:45 P.M.

Special District Services, Inc. 8785 SW 165th Avenue, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33193
www.caribepalmcdd.org 786.303.3661 Telephone 877.SDS.4922 Toll Free 561.630.4923 Facsimile

AGENDA
CARIBE PALM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Silver Palms Mailbox Kiosk 23020 SW 113th Passage Miami, Florida 33170
REGULAR BOARD MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING
May 5, 2025
6:45 p.m.

Call to Order
Proof of Publication…	Page 1
Establish Quorum
Additions or Deletions to Agenda
Comments from the Public for Items Not on the Agenda
Approval of Minutes
April 7, 2025 Regular Board Meeting…	Page 2
Public Hearing
Proof of Publication…	Page 4
Receive Public Comments on Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Final Budget
Consider Resolution No. 2025-03 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Final Budget…	Page 5
Old Business
Update Regarding Cameras Permit – Phase III
New Business
Consider Resolution No. 2025-04 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Meeting Schedule…	Page 12
Administrative & Operational Matters
Reminder: Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests
Board Member & Staff Closing Comments
Adjourn

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Caribe Palm Community Development District c/o Special District Services, Inc.
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CARIBE PALM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
APRIL 7, 2025

CALL TO ORDER

The April 7, 2025, Regular Board Meeting of the Caribe Palm Community Development District (the “District”) was called to order at 6:48 p.m. at the Silver Palms Mailbox Kiosk located at 23020 SW 113th Passage, Miami, Florida 33170.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Proof of publication was presented that notice of the April 7, 2025, Regular Board Meeting had been published in the Miami Herald on September 20, 2024, as part of the District’s Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Meeting Schedule, as legally required.

ESTABLISH A QUORUM
It was determined that the attendance of Chairperson Madeline Martin (via speakerphone), Vice Chairperson Merlin Nicieza and Supervisors Carmen Maseda and Hery Morales constituted a quorum and it was in order to proceed with the meeting.

Staff present: District Manager Armando Silva and Associate District Manager Pablo Jerez of Special District Services, Inc.
Others in attendance: Robert Cuenca, Miami, FL.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA

There were no additions or deletions at this time.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
There were no comments from the public for items not on the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 3, 2025, Regular Board Meeting
The minutes of the March 3, 2025, Regular Board Meeting were presented and the Board was asked if there were any changes. A motion was made by Ms. Maseda, seconded by Ms. Nicieza and unanimously passed approving the minutes of the March 3, 2025, Regular Board Meeting, as presented.

OLD BUSINESS

Update Regarding Cameras Permit – Phase III

Mr. Silva provided an update in regard to the permit for the camera advising that Miami-Dade County had incorrectly processed the permit and was now requesting approval from Miami-Dade County Public Works. A new folio number for the permit was provided to Miami-Dade County and the process had to be restarted.

Update Regarding Shed Installation

Mr. Silva advised that the new shed had been installed and the Board was considering keeping the previous shed for additional storage.

NEW BUSINESS

There was no new business to discuss.

ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATIONAL MATTERS

Reminder: Form 1, Statement of Financial Interest Due: 07/01/2025

Mr. Silva reminded the Board that their Statement of Financial Disclosures are due July 1, 2025 and the ethics training are due December 31, 2025, and he would be sending the Board reminders about the submittal.

Add-On: Consider Appointment to Seat #5

Mr. Silva stated that there was a vacancy in Seat #5 and asked if there were any interested persons who would like to serve on the Board of Supervisors of the District. Mr. Robert Cuenca, a qualified elector in the State of Florida, stated that he was interested in serving on the Board of Supervisors of the District. A discussion ensued after which:
A motion was made by Ms. Maseda, seconded by Ms. Nicieza and unanimously passed appointing Mr. Cuenca to serve the unexpired 4-year term of office in Seat #5 and such term of office will expire in November 2026.

Mr. Silva, Notary Public in the State of Florida, administered the Oath of Office to Robert Cuenca and reminded him of his duties and responsibilities with emphasis on the Sunshine Law, Financial Disclosure, Public Records Law and the Code of Ethics for Public Officials.

BOARD MEMBER & STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
There were no Board Member or Staff closing comments.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Ms. Maseda, seconded by Ms. Nicieza and unanimously passed adjourning the Regular Board Meeting at 7:01 p.m.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chairperson/Vice Chairperson

Publication Date 2025-04-22

Subcategory Miscellaneous Notices

Notice of Public Hearing
and Regular Board Meeting of the
Caribe Palm Community Development District
The Board of Supervisors (the "Board") of the Caribe Palm Community Development District (the "District") will hold a Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting on May 5, 2025, at 6:45 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the meeting can be heard, at the Silver Palms Mailbox Kiosk located at 23020 SW 113th Passage, Miami, Florida 33170.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public comment on the District's Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Proposed Final Budget. A copy of the Proposed Final Budget and/or the Agenda may be obtained from the District's website (www.caribepalmcdd.org) or by calling the District Manager's office at (786) 313-3661, during normal business hours. The purpose of the Regular Board Meeting is for the Board to consider any District business which may lawfully and properly come before the Board. The meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for community development districts. Meetings may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on the record.
There may be occasions when one or two Board Members will participate by telephone; therefore, a speaker telephone will be present at the meeting location so that Board Members may be fully informed of the discussions taking place.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at these meetings should contact the District Manager at (786) 313-3661 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922, at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the meetings. If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at their own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.
Meetings and/or Public Hearings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.
Caribe Palm Community Development District www.caribepalmcdd.org
IPL0224882 Apr 15,22 2025

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-03

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE CARIBE PALM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPROVING AND ADOPTING A FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 FINAL BUDGET INCLUDING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Caribe Palm Community Development District (“District”) has prepared a Proposed Budget and Final Special Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and has held a duly advertised Public Hearing to receive public comments on the Proposed Budget and Final Special Assessment Roll; and,

WHEREAS, following the Public Hearing and the adoption of the Proposed Budget and Final Assessment Roll, the District is now authorized to levy non-ad valorem assessments upon the properties within the District.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE CARIBE PALM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, THAT:

Section 1. The Final Budget and Final Special Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is approved and adopted, and the assessments set forth therein shall be levied.
Section 2.  The Secretary of the District is authorized to execute any and all necessary transmittals, certifications or other acknowledgements or writings, as necessary, to comply with the intent of this Resolution.

PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 5th day of May, 2025.

ATTEST:	CARIBE PALM
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

By:			By:		 Secretary/Assistant Secretary			Chairperson/Vice Chairperson

Caribe Palm Community Development District

Final Budget For Fiscal Year 2025/2026
October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

CONTENTS

FINAL BUDGET

DETAILED FINAL BUDGET

DETAILED FINAL DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET

ASSESSMENT COMPARISON

FINAL BUDGET
CARIBE PALM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BUDGET	
Administrative Assessments	34,178	
Maintenance Assessments	57,659	
Debt Assessments	161,614	
Other Revenues	0	
Interest Income	1,800	
		
TOTAL REVENUES	$	255,251	
		
EXPENDITURES		
Maintenance Expenditures		
Engineering/Inspections	2,800	
Engineering - Special Projects	3,000	
Community Security	6,000	
Security Cameras/MTE/Upkeep	12,000	
FP&L Meter/Mailbox Area	4,200	
Street/Roadway Drainage Maintenance	4,200	
Maintenance/Contingency	22,000	
Total Maintenance Expenditures	$	54,200	
		
Administrative Expenditures		
Supervisor Fees	11,000	
Payroll Taxes (Employer)	842	
Management	30,360	
Secretarial And Field Operations	6,600	
Legal	4,000	
Assessment Roll	7,500	
Audit Fees	3,400	
Insurance	7,400	
Legal Advertisements	4,500	
Miscellaneous	1,500	
Postage	300	
Office Supplies	400	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	
Trustee Fees	3,850	
Continuing Disclosure Fee	350	
Website Management	1,750	
Total Administrative Expenditures	$	83,927	
		
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	138,127	
		
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	117,124	
		
Bond Payments	(151,917)	
		
BALANCE	$	(34,793)	
		
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	(5,069)	
Discounts For Early Payments	(10,138)	
		
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(50,000)	
		
Carryover From Prior Year	50,000	
		
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	-	

DETAILED FINAL BUDGET
CARIBE PALM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 ACTUAL	
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET	
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BUDGET	

COMMENTS	
Administrative Assessments	81,110	47,255	34,178	Expenditures Less Interest & Carryover/.94	
Maintenance Assessments	57,659	57,659	57,659	Expenditures/.94	
Debt Assessments	161,614	161,614	161,614	Bond Payments/.94	
Other Revenues	0	0	0		
Interest Income	30,550	1,080	1,800	Interest Estimated At $150 Per Month	
					
TOTAL REVENUES	$	330,933	$	267,608	$	255,251		
					
EXPENDITURES					
Maintenance Expenditures					
Engineering/Inspections	2,000	2,800	2,800	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Engineering - Special Projects	0	3,000	3,000	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Community Security	0	6,000	6,000	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Security Cameras/MTE/Upkeep	12,312	12,000	12,000	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
FP&L Meter/Mailbox Area	3,596	4,200	4,200	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Street/Roadway Drainage Maintenance	0	4,200	4,200	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Maintenance/Contingency	20,989	22,000	22,000	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Total Maintenance Expenditures	$	38,897	$	54,200	$	54,200		
					
Administrative Expenditures					
Supervisor Fees	12,000	10,000	11,000	Supervisor Fees	
Payroll Taxes (Employer)	918	765	842	Supervisor Fees *7.65%	
Management	30,360	30,360	30,360	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Secretarial And Field Operations	6,600	6,600	6,600	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Legal	0	4,000	4,000	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Assessment Roll	7,500	7,500	7,500	As Per Contract	
Audit Fees	3,600	3,800	3,400	Accepted Amount For 2024/2025 Audit	
Insurance	6,594	7,300	7,400	Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Expenditure Was $6,858	
Legal Advertisements	4,323	1,800	4,500	Costs +ave Increased Due To Closing Of The Miami Business Review	
Miscellaneous	1,692	1,500	1,500	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Postage	485	300	300	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Office Supplies	223	450	400	$50 Decrease From 2024/2025 Budget	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	175	175	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Trustee Fees	3,780	3,850	3,850	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Continuing Disclosure Fee	350	350	350	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Website Management	1,750	1,750	1,750	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Total Administrative Expenditures	$	80,350	$	80,500	$	83,927		
					
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	119,247	$	134,700	$	138,127		
					
REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	$	211,686	$	132,908	$	117,124		
					
Bond Payments	(154,003)	(151,917)	(151,917)	2026 P & I Payments Less Earned Interest	
					
BALANCE	$	57,683	$	(19,009)	$	(34,793)		
					
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	(2,888)	(5,330)	(5,069)	Two Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
Discounts For Early Payments	(11,230)	(10,661)	(10,138)	Four Percent Of Total Assessment Roll	
					
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	43,565	$	(35,000)	$	(50,000)		
					
Carryover From Prior Year	0	35,000	50,000	Carryover From Prior Year	
					
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	43,565	$	-	$	-		

DETAILED FINAL DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET CARIBE PALM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

REVENUES	FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 ACTUAL	FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET	FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BUDGET	

COMMENTS	

Interest Income	
8,695	
500	
1,200	
Projected Interest For FY 2025/2026	

NAV Tax Collection	
154,003	
151,917	
151,917	
Maximum Debt Service Collection	

Total Revenues	
$	162,698	
$	152,417	
$	153,117		

EXPENDITURES					

Principal Payments	
90,000	
94,000	
97,000	
Principal Payment Due In 2026	

Interest Payments	
59,480	
54,000	
50,180	
Interest Payments Due In 2026	

Bond Redemption	
0	
4,417	
5,937	
Bond Redemption	

TOTAL EXPENDITURES	
$	149,480	
$	152,417	
$	153,117		

EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	
$	13,218	
$	-	
$	-		

Series 2017 Bond Refunding Information

Original Par Amount =	$1,870,000	Annual Principal Payments Due =	May 1st	
Interest Rate =	3.5% - 4.5%	Annual Interest Payments Due =	May 1st & November 1st	
Issue Date =	July 2017			
Maturity Date =

Par Amount As Of 1/1/25 =	May 2035

$1,294,000			

4/25/2025 10:29 AM	III

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Caribe Palm Community Development District Assessment Comparison

Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year	
2022/2023	2023/2024	2024/2025	2025/2026	
Assessment	Assessment	Assessment	Projected Assessment	
 Before Discount* 	 Before Discount* 	 Before Discount* 		Before Discount*		
Administrative For Twenty Three Foot Lots	$	268.93	$	271.81	$	159.65	$	115.47	
Maintenance For Twenty Three Foot Lots	$	197.75	$	194.80	$	194.80	$	194.80	
Debt For Twenty Three Foot Lots	$	493.08	$	493.08	$	493.08	$	493.08	
Total For Twenty Three Foot Lots	$	959.76	$	959.69	$	847.53	$	803.35	
Administrative For Fifty Foot Lots	$	268.93	$	271.81	$	159.65	$	115.47	
Maintenance For Fifty Foot Lots	$	197.75	$	194.80	$	194.80	$	194.80	
Debt For Fifty Foot Lots	$	604.96	$	604.96	$	604.96	$	604.96	
Total For Fifty Foot Lots	$	1,071.64	$	1,071.57	$	959.41	$	915.23	

* Assessments Include the Following :	 4% Discount for Early Payments
1% County Tax Collector Fee
1% County Property Appraiser Fee

 Community Information:	
Twenty Three Foot Lots	156	
Fifty Foot Lots	140	
Total Units	296	

4/25/2025 10:29 AM	IV

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE CARIBE PALM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING A REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 AND SETTING THE TIME AND LOCATION OF SAID DISTRICT MEETINGS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Caribe Palm Community Development District ("District") to establish a regular meeting schedule for fiscal year 2025/2026; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the District has set a regular meeting schedule, location and time for District meetings for fiscal year 2025/2026 which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A”.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE CARIBE PALM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.   The above recitals are hereby adopted.

Section 2.  The regular meeting schedule, time and location for meetings for fiscal year 2025/2026 which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby adopted and authorized to be published.
PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 5th day of May, 2025.

ATTEST:	CARIBE PALM
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

By:			By:		 Secretary/Assistant Secretary			Chairperson/Vice Chairperson

CARIBE PALM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of the Caribe Palm Community Development District will hold Regular Meetings in the Silver Palms Mailbox Kiosk located at 23020 SW 113th Passage, Miami, Florida 33170, at 6:45 p.m. on the following dates:

October 6, 2025
November 3, 2025
December 1, 2025
February 2, 2026
March 2, 2026
April 6, 2026
May 4, 2026
June 1, 2026
July 6, 2026
August 4, 2026

The purpose of the meetings is to conduct any business coming before the Board. The meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. Copies of the Agenda for any of the meetings may be obtained from the District’s website or by contacting the District Manager at 786-313-3667 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 prior to the date of the particular meeting.
From time to time one or two Supervisors may participate by telephone; therefore, a speaker telephone will be present at the meeting location so that Supervisors may be fully informed of the discussions taking place. Said meeting(s) may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on the record.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at his or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.

In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at any of these meetings should contact the District Manager at 305-313-3667 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the particular meeting.

Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.

CARIBE PALM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

www.caribepalmcdd.org

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