University Park Recreation District
3501 Quadrangle Blvd., Suite 270, Orlando, FL 32817
Phone: 407-723-5900 Fax: 407-723-5901
http://universityparkrd.com/

The continued meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the University Park Recreation District will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Business Offices located at 8301 The Park Boulevard, University Park, FL 34201 and or virtually.
If you would like to attend the Board Meeting by phone, you can do so by dialing:
Phone: 1-844-621-3956	Participant Code: 2536 634 0209

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING AGENDA

Organizational Matters
Call to Order
Roll Call to Confirm Quorum
Public Comment Period [for any members of the public desiring to speak on any proposition before the Board]

Staff Report Matters
District Manager
Action Item: Amending General Election Rules Related to Candidate Forums
Consideration of Resolution 2026-06, Amending General Election Rules
Strategic Planning Committee Report

Old Business Matters
Review and Consideration of Professional Consulting Services RFP Template
Discussion of Park Boulevard Management (PBM) Spending Authority
Update on Capital Improvement Plan

New Business Matters
Consideration of Sunshade Proposal
Update on Firm for Election Ballot Counting Services
Discussion of Florida Ethics Commission Response

Date	Meeting Type	Time	Location	
January 9, 2026	Board of Supervisors’ Meeting	2:00 PM	University Park Business Offices	
January 14, 2026	Strategic Planning Committee Meeting	3:00 PM	University Park Business Offices	
January 16, 2026	Rescheduled Workshop Meeting	2:00PM	University Park Business Offices	
January 21, 2026	Finance Committee Meeting	3:00PM	University Park Business Offices	

Supervisor Comments & Future Agenda Items
Public Comments
Adjournment

University Park Recreation District

District Manager

Action Item: Amending General Election Rules Related to Candidate Forums

Consideration of Resolution 2026-06, Amending General Election Rules

University Park Recreation District

Resolution 2026-06, Amending General Procedures For
The 2026 Election

RESOLUTION 2026-06

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AMENDING GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR THE 2026 ELECTION OF SUPERVISORS, REPEALING RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the University Park Recreation District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government located in Manatee County, and established pursuant to Manatee County Ordinance 18-29, as amended; and

WHEREAS, the Board has scheduled the election of Supervisors for Seats 2 and 4 for February 17, 2026; and

WHEREAS, the Board adopted general guidelines for the operation of such election via Resolution 2025-15, as amended by Resolution 2026-02; and

WHEREAS, the Board desires to amend Section IV(A), Candidate Forum, to clarify that additional candidate forums may be held if determined appropriate by the Election Chair.

that:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the District Section 1. The Board adopts the WHEREAS clauses set forth herein as findings of fact.

Section 2. The Board approves the amendment to Section IV(A), Candidate Forum and adopts the Second Amended General Procedures for the 2026 General Election of Supervisors as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference.

Section 3. This Resolution shall supersede any resolutions in conflict.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption and shall remain in effect unless rescinded, superseded or repealed.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 	 day of 	, 2025.

ATTEST:		BOARD OF SUPERVISORS	
		UNIVERSITY PARK RECREATION	
		DISTRICT	

Secretary/Assistant Secretary		Sally Dickson, Chair	

EXHIBIT A
UNIVERSITY PARK RECREATION DISTRICT 2026 SUPERVISOR ELECTION
SECOND AMENDED GENERAL PROCEDURES
January, 2026
PRELIMINARY DUTIES AND OBSERVATIONS

The Board of Supervisors shall appoint a person to serve as Election Chair, who shall work with the District Manager and District Counsel to oversee and facilitate the Election process. The Election Chair shall oversee the election process and is the final arbiter of issues related to the election process. Preferably, the Board shall select a resident of the District to serve as Election Chair. The Board may retain an independent entity to serve as Election Chair, but if it does so, there shall be a District liaison appointed by the Board to assist the Election Chair particularly to assist regarding communications with the Owners and Residents. A Board Supervisor may not serve as Election Chair. The Election Chair may recruit other volunteers to assist. A notice shall be posted on the District website for a minimum of seven (7) days to provide for those owners or residents interested in volunteering to assist the Election Chair. The Election Chair shall determine who shall assist with the election. Except for possibly testifying at a future proceeding concerning the election, the Chair’s duties will be completed at the end of the election scheduled for February 17, 2026.
Notice of the Election shall be published by the District Manager once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the University Park Recreation District. The last day of which shall not be fewer than 14 days nor more than 28 days before the date of election.

OWNERS and REGISTRATION OF RESIDENTS ON OR BEFORE December 31, 2025
On or before December 31, 2025
Owners shall be identified as those owning a residence (all Lots have houses on them/no vacant Lots) based on the property owners as identified on the Manatee County Property Appraiser’s website as of December 31, 2025, (“Owners”). Owners are defined in the Charter as :

”…the owner of a freehold estate located in the UPRD, as appears by the deed of record, including a trustee, a private corporation or owner of a condominium unit; this definition does not include a

reversioner, remainderman, mortgagee or any governmental entity, who shall not be counted and need not be notified of proceedings under this article or undertaken by the UPRD”.

Residents are defined in the Charter as :

”…a person over eighteen (18) years of age who resides at one specific address within the UPRD for at least 183 days per calendar year”.

On or about October 1st, 2025, the District Manager shall send out correspondence to each residence within the District asking the occupants to confirm the Owners and Residents within the District. This information will be compiled from the most recent voter database available to the District. Residents shall fill out an affidavit on the District website verifying eligibility to vote in the election. The District Manager shall provide a means to register as a Resident if one is not an Owner. Residents, who meet the definition of Resident as set forth in the Charter, shall be identified as any residents who have registered and been verified with the District Manager by December 31, 2025 (“Residents”). Information requested to assist in determining Residency eligibility may include, but shall not be limited to, the following questions:

Do you swear or affirm that you have resided in with University Park for 183 days of 2025? (to be done by affidavit)
What is your University Park address?
Do you have a secondary address?
Which address should correspondence and ballot information be sent?
Can you provide documentation of residency within University Park through a Driver’s License, Property Tax Bill or Utility Bill in your name for the address of your residency in University Parkway?

Affidavit Exemption

You do not need to submit an affidavit if you provide one of the following instead:

A copy of the property deed or deed of trust, listing all owners, principals, or trustees.
A government-issued ID that includes your name, University Park residential address, and an issuance date confirming residency for at least 183 days prior to Election Day.

A government-issued document or county-issued bill or statement that includes your name, University Park residential address, and a date confirming residency for at least 183 days prior to Election Day.

New UP Lot Owners who may not have been listed in our databases before ballots were distributed may present a property deed or deed of trust, listing all owners, principals, or trustees, along with a valid photo ID, as confirming ownership eligibility to receive a ballot.

Information related to registration shall be posted on the website and in a public location at the Clubhouse. The Resident shall be responsible to update and verify the information on an annual basis. Failure to register for non-owner Residents by December 31, 2025, shall result in an inability to vote in an election for Supervisors.

Corporations and Trusts shall be entitled to cast one ballot.

FILING TO RUN

On or before 5:00 p.m. on December 17, 2025, applications to run for Board Supervisor must be received by the District Manager, Vivan Carvalho at PFM. Applications can be submitted to the District Manager via email at carvalhov@pfm.com or via U.S. Mail to Vivian Carvalho, PFM, 3501 Quadrangle Blvd., Suite 270, Orlando, FL 32817.
Only Residents, which is defined by the Charter as a person over eighteen (18) years of age who have (or will have) resided within the UPRD for at least 183 days in 2025 may be file to run for Office of Board Supervisor.
Information related to the qualifications and the filing process shall be posted on the website and in a public location at the Clubhouse. It may also be included in other media as appropriate.
If there are fewer or equal people filing to run to the number of seats up for election, the candidate(s) shall be declared elected, assigned seat numbers by the Board and no election shall be held.

CANDIDATE FORUM

A minimum of two candidate forums, inviting all of the candidates to participate, shall be held on or before January 30, 2026. Additional candidate forums may be held inviting all of the candidates, if determined appropriate in the discretion of the Election Chair.
The forums will be held in substantially the manner as provided in Exhibit “A.”

No campaigning, other than by the candidates during the forum, shall be allowed in the room where the candidate forms are being held or within 150 feet of the room during the day of the debate.

VOTER’S GUIDE

On or before January 9, 2026, a Voter’s Guide shall be placed on the District website in substantially the form as provided in Exhibit “B.”

MAILED NOTICE OF THE ELECTION AND ABSENTEE BALLOTS
On or before January 9, 2026

Mailed notice of the election and related voting materials shall be sent to the Owners and Registered Residents at least 30 days in advance of the election. District Management shall be responsible for mailing the notice. The Official Ballot Form to be mailed out shall be substantially in the form as attached in Exhibit “C.” If the mail is returned as undeliverable and there is a second address on record with the district, then District will make reasonable effort to send the mailed notice to the second address. The mailed notice shall explain who is eligible to vote pursuant to the Charter.
Information related to registration shall be posted on the website and in a public location at the Clubhouse. It may also be included in the advertisement for the election and other media as appropriate. The mailed notice shall include an absentee ballot for voting and a ballot envelope for returning to the district. If voting by absentee ballot, the voter shall place the absentee ballot inside the ballot envelope, which shall be returned to the RD office at UPCC. Sole receiver will be the Election Chair District Management Office. Absentee ballots may also be cast during office business hours in a locked box in the administrative office of the University Park Country Club located at 7671 The Park Boulevard up until 5:00
p.m. on the day before election day. The locked box shall not be opened by the Election Chair and election volunteers until the day before the election. Ballot envelopes shall not be opened until after the polls are closed. The District Management Office shall be the sole receiver of ballots. The ballot envelope shall be marked with an identifier to determine the property for which the ballot is being cast and whether the voter is an Owner or a Resident.
All ballot envelopes shall remain sealed until Election Day.
The notice to the Owners shall identify when the election date shall be, where the election shall be held, where absentee ballots are to be sent or filed consistent with this resolution, and how for Residents, who are not Owners, to register for the election prior to Election Day.

Election Day
At the University Park Community Center
located at 7671 The Park Boulevard, University Park, FL 34201

February 17, 2026 9:00 a.m. - Noon

No campaigning shall be allowed in the room where voting is occurring or within 150 feet of the room during the day of the election.
VOLUNTARY CHECK IN AND OBTAINING BALLOTS
A Resident, as defined on the Charter, or Owner may vote in person, by absentee ballot, or by proxy. Each voter may cast a vote for the number of vacant seats open during the election but can only cast a single vote for a candidate. Proxies shall be substantially in the form as set forth in Exhibit “D.” Ballots on Election Day shall be substantially in the form as set forth in Exhibit “E.”
Check voting against the list of Registered Owners and Residents and ensure no votes have already been cast by the owner or resident.
Compare the proxies to the voting list.
Identify any irregularities in the proxies.
Resolve any irregularities in the proxies, if possible.
If there are any irregularities, they should be noted and brought to the attention of the Election Chair, and if needed, District Counsel.
Pass out ballots if the voter has valid proxies and include the number of voting units represented and voting on the top right-hand corner of the ballot and initial.

CASTING AND COLLECTION OF BALLOTS FOR BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS (Residents/Owners)

The ballot, along with any proxies, shall be placed in the ballot boxes prior to the closing of the polls.
The number of votes that may be cast by a voter shall be equal to the number of vacancies that exist at the time of the election. For 2026, each voter may vote for a maximum of two (2) candidates. Only one vote per candidate is permitted.
Once a ballot is cast, one may not delete, amend or change one’s ballot or vote again.
Ballots not contained in sealed ballot envelopes shall not be counted.
More than a one ballot in a single sealed ballot envelope shall not be counted, unless the identity of separate voters can be validated by the Election Chair.

Ballots with votes cast for more than the numbers of positions open shall not be counted.
If there is no clear indication on the ballot that the voter has made a definite choice for an office, the elector’s ballot shall not be counted for that office, but the ballot shall not be invalidated as to those names which are property marked.
Ballots not counted shall be identified for the reason the ballot was not counted.

The information contained in this Article VIII shall be noted on the website by the District Manager by December 31, 2025.

TABULATION OF BALLOTS FOR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Voting and Ballot Management shall be substantially in the manner set forth in Exhibit “F.”
Provisional ballots shall be reviewed by the Election Chair, and if needed, District Counsel.
The ballots shall be counted by independent accounting firm retained by the District.

MISCELLANEOUS
The District Manager and Club Manager and, as necessary, District Counsel, shall assist the Election Chair.
Where issues are unclear in these rules, the Election Chair may supplement these rules either verbally or in writing, as may be appropriate, provided such direction shall not be inconsistent with the Charter.
ELECTION RESULTS
The Election Chair announces the vote totals for each candidate.
The election results shall be placed on the District Website promptly by the District Manager and certified at the next meeting at the Board of Supervisors.
All ballots shall be retained by the Accounting firm. If there is a Court challenge, the ballots will be retained by the Accounting firm until the election results are finalized. Once the period for a challenge has expired, the ballots shall be sent to the District Manager.
MISCELLANEOUS
The District Manager and Club Manager and, as necessary, District Counsel, shall assist the Election Chair.

Where issues are unclear in these rules, the Election Chair may supplement these rules either verbally or in writing, as may be appropriate.

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Exhibit “A” Guidelines for Candidate Forums
The University Park Recreation District (UPRD) is conducting an election for two open Board of Supervisor positions in 2026. The final election date is February 17, 2026. To prepare, two in-person candidate forums will be held to give registered candidates an opportunity to present their backgrounds, relevant skills, and views on UPRD challenges. These forums also allow University Park residents to participate in a Q&A exchange.

Forum Dates and Location
	, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
	, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

All forums will be held in the 	. These events will not have virtual (Zoom) access.

Forum Format
Setup: The Lakeside Room will have a panel table with microphones for the candidates and the moderator (Election Chair). Theater-style seating will be arranged for attendees. Two standing microphones will be positioned midway along the left and right sides of the room for residents to ask questions.
Opening Statements: The moderator will begin the forum with an overview of the format and ground rules. Each candidate, in alphabetical order by last name, will have 2 minutes to make an opening statement, with a 10-second warning before time expires.
Q&A: Residents will line up at the standing microphones to ask questions. The moderator will alternate between microphones, directing questions to the candidates indicated by the resident. The moderator will ensure candidates stay on topic and allow equal time for responses.
Closing Statements: At the 1-hour, 50-minute mark, each candidate, in reverse alphabetical order, will have 1 minute for a closing statement, with a 10-second warning before time expires.

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Guidelines for Candidates
Candidates should review and follow these guidelines to ensure a fair, respectful, and informative forum:
Time Limits: Adhere to the allotted time for opening and closing statements.
Focus on Questions: Keep responses relevant to the specific question asked. Avoid unrelated topics or lengthy speeches.
Respectfulness: Do not interrupt or criticize other candidates personally. Allow others to express their views.
Clarity and Conciseness: Provide clear, direct answers that stay on topic.
Rebuttals: If you wish to address another candidate’s response, request a rebuttal. Rebuttals should focus on differences of opinion and should not escalate into personal attacks or prolonged arguments. The moderator will manage rebuttal time and ensure the discussion remains constructive.
Note: Excessive rebuttals can disrupt the forum. Use them sparingly and only for matters of significant importance.

Guidelines for Attendees (Lot Owners/Residents of University Park)
Lot owners and residents are encouraged to follow these guidelines to maintain a productive and respectful forum:
Asking Questions: After opening statements, residents may ask questions by lining up at one of the standing microphones. The moderator will alternate between microphones.
Introduce Yourself: Begin your question by stating your name and the neighborhood you reside in.
Keep Questions Focused: Ask one clear question on a specific topic. Avoid multi-part questions or speeches.
Be Respectful: Do not criticize or attack candidates personally. Keep questions objective and related to UPRD issues.
Direct Questions: Indicate which candidate(s) you want to respond. Avoid asking multiple candidates different questions at the same time.
Follow-ups: If you feel a response was unclear or incomplete, you may request a
follow-up. The moderator will manage these requests to ensure they remain relevant and concise.

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Additional Notes for All Participants
Time Management: The moderator will enforce time limits for all statements and responses to ensure fairness and efficiency.
Respectful Atmosphere: Applause, interruptions, or vocal disapproval are discouraged to maintain a constructive environment.
Forum Purpose: The forums aim to illuminate critical topics for UPRD’s future and provide residents with clarity on each candidate’s views and qualifications.
No campaigning, other than by the candidates during the debate, shall be allowed in the room where the candidate forms are being held or within 150 feet of the room during the day of the debate.

We thank all participants for their cooperation in making these forums productive and respectful.

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Exhibit “B”

Voter Guide for the UPRD Board Supervisor Election on February 17, 2026 Overview:
The University Park Recreation District (UPRD) is holding an election to ﬁll two (2) open Supervisor positions on the Board. Supervisors play a critical role in making decisions that impact Club operations, including ﬁnancial matters such as debt repayment, dues, fees, and capital commitments. These decisions aﬀect the community signiﬁcantly, making it essential for residents to participate in this election.

Eligibility to Vote:

You are eligible to vote if:

You are a Lot Owner listed on the deed for the property (each person listed is an eligible voter). For example, co-owners of a property both have a vote. Corporations have one vote. Trusts have one vote.

You are a Resident who has lived at a University Park address for at least 183 days in the last 12 months and are 18 years or older. These are usually renters but could also be guests of the owner.

Candidate Forums:

To help you make an informed decision, the 2026 UPRD candidates will participate in two public forums:

	: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
	: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

All forums will take place in the 	. These events include opening statements from the candidates, followed by a guided Q&A session led by the Election Chair. We encourage you to attend and ask questions. Candidate bios and additional information are available at UPRD Election Website.

Introducing the 2026 Election Team:

The 2026 Election Team consists of dedicated volunteers selected by the Election Chair,
	, to assist in ensuring a smooth and fair election process. The following individuals are members of the Election Team:

 	

 	

We extend our gratitude to these individuals for their commitment to serving the community during this important election.

Vote materials package

A vote materials package will be mailed out to all eligible voters on January 15, 2026. The package consists of:
Cover letter explaining the contents and voting procedures
Proxy Voter Form
Oﬃcial Ballot Form
Unsealed return envelope with voter ID on outside left upper corner (to use
for mail in or drop oﬀ ballot)

Voting Methods:

Option 1: Paper Ballot

Fill out the enclosed Ballot Form.
Submit your ballot by mailing it in the provided envelope or depositing it in the secure Ballot Box located at the UPCC administrative Oﬃce.
Ballots must be received no later than 12:00 pm on February 17, 2026.
Lost, damaged, or inaccessible ballots can be replaced on election day. Bring an acceptable ID to the voting location (The Varsity Club) to obtain a replacement.

Option 2: Proxy Voting

If you authorize someone to vote on your behalf, complete the enclosed Proxy Form.
Your proxy holder must present the completed Proxy Form at the voting location in the Varsity Room between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm on February 17, 2026. After validation of both voter and proxy holder identity, the proxy holder can then complete the oﬃcial ballot form and place ballot and proxy form in provided envelope which is placed in the ballot box.
Important Note: A proxy is not obligated to vote according to the original voter’s preferences, even if those preferences were discussed prior to voting or even if the original voter ﬁlls in the oﬃcial ballot with his/her preferred choices. Ensure you trust your proxy to act in your best interest.

Mail-in Ballot Guidelines:

Place the completed ballot in the sealed return envelope provided, ensuring your name, address, and ID# are visible in the upper left corner of the envelope.
Mail the envelope or deposit it in the secure Ballot Box at the UPCC Administrative
Oﬃce.

Special Mail-in/Drop Oﬀ Scenarios:

Intact Sealed Envelope with Sender Descriptors on outside left corner of envelope arrives by mail or is dropped oﬀ at the UPCC Admin Oﬃce: Ballots in this condition are processed directly.
Undeliverable/Returned Ballots: UPRD Admin will attempt to contact the voter, issue a replacement, and destroy the original ballot.
Opened or Unsealed Envelope with or without ballot inside: UPRD Admin will attempt to verify voter intent. If the voter cannot be reached, the ballot shall not be counted.
Non-standard Voting Envelopes: UPRD Admin will attempt to verify voter intent. If the voter cannot be reached, the ballot shall not be counted.
Proxy Vote Forms in Envelopes: Proxy votes not cast according to procedure will be canceled.
Ballots not in Envelops: Ballots shall not be counted.

Walk-in Voting:

Voting takes place on February 17, 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Varsity Club.
Bring acceptable photo ID (e.g., driver’s license or passport) to verify your identity.
Replacement ballots are available if required.

Walk-in Scenarios:

Voter submits a sealed envelope with ballot: The Election Committee ensures the envelope is secured and processes it according to standard procedures.
Voter requests a new ballot due to loss or damage: After verifying the voter's identity and eligibility, the Election Committee issues a replacement ballot.
New property owners conﬁrm eligibility through property deed veriﬁcation:
Persons purchasing property after December 31, 2025 shall not be eligible to vote.
Proxy holders cast votes after validation by the Election Committee: The committee reviews the Proxy Form to conﬁrm authenticity and allows the proxy holder to vote on behalf of the original voter.

Key Election Details:

Election Day: February 17, 2026
Voting Location: Varsity Club
Voting location hours: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, February 17, 2026
Ballot Submission Deadline: 12:00 pm (noon), February 17, 2026
Candidate	Forums:		,	and		,	in	the
	 Room
Website for Candidate Bios and Information: UPRD Election Website
Contact for Questions: 	, 2026 Election Chair (lmakosky@interquest.ca)

Additional Notes:

Ballots and voting procedures will be veriﬁed and counted by an independent CPA ﬁrm.
The ﬁnal tabulated results are provided by the CPA ﬁrm to the Election Chair who delivers the results in person and announces the vote totals for each candidate. The election results are placed on the UPRD website and certiﬁed at the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
The Election Chair and Election Review Team will oversee the election process to ensure fairness and accuracy.

We encourage all eligible voters to participate in this important election. Your vote helps shape the future of our community and its governance. For any questions or further assistance, please contact the Election Chair or visit the UPRD website.

EXHIBIT C
OFFICIAL BALLOT FORM
University Park Recreation District, Manatee County, Florida Board of Supervisors Election – February 17, 2026
For the election of TWO (2) Supervisors. The two candidates receiving the most votes shall be elected to three-year terms.
COMPLETING YOUR BALLOT
Use this ballot to record your vote in this election. CHOOSE ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW:
VOTE BY MAIL: Mail your ballot in the return envelope provided. Your ballot must be received no later than Noon on February 17, 2026, for your vote to be tabulated in the election results.
BALLOT BOX: A secure ballot box will be available at the Club Office from 9AM to 5PM (Monday through Friday) beginning January 16, 2026, so that you can deliver your ballot in the return envelope provided by placing it in the ballot box. On Election Day, February 17, 2026, deposit this ballot in the secure ballot box provided at the UPRD polling place located at the Club between the hours of 9AM and Noon.
DESIGNATE A PROXY: See below.

YOUR VOTE
Indicate your votes by placing an X in the box next to the names of the two (2) candidates who you vote to serve on the Board of Supervisors. Yes, you can vote for a maximum of two candidates (including any write-in candidate). Candidates listed in alphabetical order. You may use the two blank lines for write-in candidates, if any. PRINT THE NAMES OF WRITE-IN CANDIDATES.

Candidate A Candidate B Candidate C
Write-in Candidate (print) 		 Write-in Candidate (print) 	

DESIGNATE A PROXY HOLDER
If you designate a Proxy whom you authorize to vote for you, DO NOT COMPLETE THIS BALLOT. Instead use the enclosed Proxy Form, legibly enter all the required information, and provide the Proxy Vote Form to your designated Proxy Holder who is eligible to vote. Be certain that the designated Proxy Holder agrees to present the Proxy Form and complete the voting process for you on Election Day, February 17, 2026, between the hours of 9AM and Noon.

Exhibit D

University Park Recreation District, Manatee County, Florida PROXY VOTE FORM
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ELECTION FEBRUARY 17, 2026
THE VOTER MUST GIVE OR SEND THIS FORM TO THE DESIGNATED PROXY HOLDER FOR THE PROXY HOLDER TO SUBMIT HER/HIS VOTE
The undersigned, being the Owner or Resident of the property identified below, does hereby constitute and appoint 	(“Proxy Holder”) as my agent, in my name, place and stead, to vote as my proxy in the Election of the Board of Supervisors of the University Park Recreation District to be held at the University Park Country Club Election Room located at 7671 The Park Boulevard on February 17, 2026 from 9:00AM to 12 noon, or at any adjournment or adjournments thereof. Any proxy previously given by the undersigned for said election is hereby revoked.
The Proxy Holder shall be entitled to vote for me as the Owner of Resident of the property identified below that I would be entitled to vote if then personally preset, upon any question, proposition, or resolution or any other matter or thing that may be considered at said Election including, but not limited to the election of members of the Board of Supervisors. This Proxy shall be effective until 90 days after February 17, 2026, or until sooner revoked by me.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this Proxy on 		, 2026. OWNER/RESIDENT: 	
Printed Name: 	
Address: 	
(If more than one property is owned, complete a separate Proxy Vote Form for each eligible voter for each address)
[If the fee simple landowner is not an individual, and instead is 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.)]

NOTE: If you choose to designate a Proxy, whom you authorize to vote for you, this Proxy Form must be sent to your designated Proxy Holder who is eligible to vote. The voter may express his wishes by filling in the ballot form before giving to the Proxy Holder, however, Proxy Holders have the authority to vote for whomever they want on Election Day and are not bound by the wishes of the voter. The completed Form may be faxed or scanned. Be certain that the Proxy Holder agrees to present the Proxy Form and complete the voting process for you on Election Day, February 17, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 12 noon. The surest means to ensure that votes are cast as desired is to vote by ballot yourself.

Exhibit E

OFFICIAL BALLOT FORM FOR USE ONLY ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026
University Park Recreation District, Manatee County, Florida Board of Supervisors Election – February 17, 2026
For the election of TWO (2) Supervisors. The two candidates receiving the most votes shall be elected to three-year terms.
COMPLETING YOUR BALLOT
Use this ballot to record your vote in this election. Deposit the ballot in the secure ballot box provided no later than Noon today.

YOUR VOTE
Indicate your votes by placing an X in the box next to the names of the two (2) candidates who you vote to serve on the Board of Supervisors. Yes, you can vote for a maximum of two candidates (including any write-in candidate). Candidates listed in alphabetical order. You may use the two blank lines for write-in candidates, if any. PRINT THE NAMES OF WRITE-IN CANDIDATES.

Candidate A Candidate B Candidate C
Write-in Candidate (print) 		 Write-in Candidate (print) 	

EXHIBIT “F”

Voting and Ballot Management for UPRD Board Supervisor election on Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Mail-in ballot alternatives

An intact sealed envelope with ballot inside and with original sender descriptors (name, address, ID#) in upper left corner of envelope arrives at ballot box at UPRD admin office.

Intact sealed envelope with ballot inside is returned to UPRD admin office as undeliverable, or return to sender marked, etc. UPRD office researches present location of voter, contacts voter and time permitting, sends new envelope with ballot inside to relocated voter address. Original envelope and ballot destroyed. Official list of eligible voters does not show a ballot cast at this point. If resent envelope with ballot is returned in time to the ballot box, it will be processed as per following procedure outline.

Original envelope arrives but opened/unsealed and with or without ballot inside. UPRD administration will attempt to contact the voter and the voter will be asked to submit the vote in a proper sealed envelope.

An intact sealed envelope arrives that has the appearance of a voting envelope and may or may not contain a legitimate completed ballot, but is not exactly the same as a voter envelope and/or has some but not all the proper sender ID info on the envelope, etc (i.e. it clearly is not the return voter envelope sent out by UPRD but may in fact be a legitimate voter with a legitimate ballot inside. UPRD Admin or the Election Review Team will attempt to contact the voter and the voter shall be asked to submit in the vote in a proper sealed envelope.
An intact sealed envelope arrives, and it is not evident but in fact it contains a proxy vote form (which appoints a proxy to vote) plus an official ballot form. After processing by the election committee, the CPA will open the envelope and discover the proxy contents. However since the originating voter and proxy holder have not followed the required procedure which is to cast the proxy vote in person on election day, the ballot must be cancelled and the vote record associated with the envelope must be negated.

Note: Eligible University Park voters may choose to attend at the UPRD admin office and place their mail-in envelope (with ballot enclosed) in the secure ballot box any time before 5:00 p.m. on Feb 17. Such envelopes/ballots will be extracted from the ballot box and processed as part of the pool of collected ‘mail-in’ ballots, even they were technically not mailed in but dropped off in the ballot box in person.

Walk in ballot alternatives (9:00 am to 12:00 pm Feb 17)

Eligible University Park voter walks into the voting station (Varsity Club) with an intact sealed envelope with ballot inside and with original sender descriptors (name, address, ID#) in upper left corner of envelope and is processed by the election committee.

Eligible University Park voter walks into the voting station and declares he/she has lost, damaged, destroyed, etc. the mailer package (either or both the return envelope and the ballot) and wishes to vote. Election committee validates voter’s ID (voter must show acceptable ID), checks voter property address on voter list to ensure a vote has not yet been cast, then provides a new envelope (with relevant voter name, address, ID number) enabling voter to fill ballot and place in envelope and place envelope in ballot box.

Eligible University Park voter walks into the voting station and declares that he/she purchased the property resided in University Park prior to December 31, 2025, and understands or believes that the sale is not yet fully registered in the Manatee County property appraiser data base and/or suspects the property ownership change is not yet updated in the UPRD voter list and hence suspects he/she does not appear as a legitimate voter….and understands he/she is entitled to vote and wishes to do so so (or any combination of the previous descriptors). The Recreation District Manager office (2 staff will be present all election day) will deal with this by: checking the person’s ID; checking the voter is not on the voter list as the owner of the property concerned; checking the Manatee County property appraiser list to see if the property ownership is updated to include the new owner; and if all the previous checks do not confirm the new ownership; then check the new ownership by checking the name on the deed of sale and if confirmed, then create a new envelope with new owner ID and with ballot and enable new owner to complete ballot, insert in envelope and place in ballot box.

A proxy holder walks into the voting station. The election committee: checks the ID of the proxy holder against the proxy vote form; then checks that the proxy holder has an eligible voter status; then checks that the originating voter is a verified voter who has not yet cast a ballot; then checks off the originating voter/property owner on the voter list as having voted. The proxy holder is provided an envelope with original owner ID on outside and invited to enclose the completed ballot in the envelope, seal it and deposit it in a ballot box.

Note: eligible voters from UP can be proxy holders. Any prospective proxy holder can engage any number of eligible voters, receive a proxy designation/appointment from those legitimate voters, and hold any number of completed Proxy Vote Forms which if filled out correctly will designate the proxy holder to vote as a proxy for the originating voter that has signed and appointed that proxy holder. The proxy holder must collect the signed proxy form and an Official Ballot Form from each originating voter. The proxy holder can cast the vote by presenting the signed proxy form and Official Ballot Form to the election committee on election day between 9 am and

12 noon and upon validation can submit the ballot into the ballot box. Note that the Official Ballot form collected from the originating voter can be used by the proxy holder in any of three ways:

Ballot form is empty and originating voter has not expressed any wish to have the ballot completed in any way and leaves the decision on how to vote to the proxy holder

Ballot form is empty but the originating voter has expressed his wishes to the proxy holder in some fashion on how the ballot vote preferably is to be completed, but both parties understand that the proxy holder is under no obligation to comply with the originating voters wishes and can ignore them and complete the ballot vote as the proxy holder wishes

Ballot form is filled in, representing the originating voter’s wishes for how the ballot vote should be completed, however both parties understand that the proxy holder is under no obligation to comply with the originating voters wishes, and can ignore them, destroy the completed ballot and request a new one on arrival at the voting location and complete the ballot vote as the proxy holder wishes.

Voting and ballot procedure for UPRD Board Supervisor election on Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Election Review Team consists of 5 Election Committee Representatives (ECRs), the Election Chair and 2 Certified Professional Accountants (CPA)

The Election Chair acts as supervisor of process, addresses any questions from voters arriving for in person voting, addresses questions arising from other ECRs managing the review, manages/deals with any tensions or conflicts arising in voting process and in the voting building (Varsity Club).

All ECRs manage	Election Chair welcomes, directs to
relevant ECR to manage	Election Chair welcomes, directs
to relevant ECR to manage	
Mailed Ballots or Dropped
off before Feb 17 – Review on Feb 16	Walk in (in person) Ballots on Feb 17 Review*	Mailed Proxy or Walk in Proxy Ballots on Feb 17 - Review	
Check sealed envelope label against master list – validate name, address, ID#	If voter has envelope with ballot (received by mail but not sent in), check name, address, ID# on envelope
against master list.*	Check the originating voters who delegated their vote to a proxy, validate the voter name, address,
ID#	

Check off property owner as voted	Process this envelope same as mailed ballot review (first column). Check off owner, close vote, place envelope in ballot box.	Check originating voter has not voted by mail or in person.
Check proxy rep ID against proxy
delegation form. Check proxy has	
		a voter status.	
	If voter does not have mailed envelope and/or ballot in possession, first check ID link to property address, then check vote has not been cast for this property.**	Provide envelope to proxy containing ballot with original owner ID# on envelope; allow proxy to complete ballot (or use already completed ballot), place in envelope, seal and place envelope
in ballot box	
Pass sealed envelope (with
completed ballot inside) to CPA rep	Provide voter with new closed
envelope with unfilled ballot inside and write ID# on envelope ***	Check off each property owner
who has delegated his/her vote to a proxy, as having voted.	
	Allow voter to complete ballot; place ballot in envelope; seal and place
envelope in ballot box.		

Receive sealed ballot envelopes from: mailed or dropped off before Feb 18 ballot review (col 1); walk in (in person) on Feb 18 review (col 2); mailed proxy or walk in proxy review (col 3)
Open envelope, extract folded ballot (DO NOT unfold or look at ballot choice)
Place empty envelope in envelope container – retain container for later review or recount if needed

Tally ballots – 2 CPA reps

Insert certified vote summary in sealed envelope and deliver in person to Election Chair who will deliver in person to current UPRD Chairperson.

Tally ballots – prepare summary candidate count votes, certify totals

Place folded ballot in ballot container

*For in person voting, voter will need to bring a form of legal identification.

Voter may bring previously received envelope with ballot for use on day. If voter does not have either or both the envelope or mailed ballot, then at sign in on voting day, an envelope (with added ID#) and/or ballot will be provided to the owner that needs to cast the vote after it has been verified at sign in that they have not previously voted by mail

** If necessary, to verify ownership information, access the Manatee County Property Appraiser’s website:

https://www.manateepao.com/ManateeFL/search/commonsearch.aspx?mode=address. Search for the property and verify with the proof identification provided by the owner.

***Once it has been verified that the owner has not mailed a ballot previously; than release a ballot with envelope to the resident and add the relevant ID# (located on the master list) to the outside left upper corner of the envelope.

University Park Recreation District

Strategic Planning Committee Report

University Park Recreation District

Review and Consideration of Professional Consulting Services RFP Template

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UNIVERSITY PARK RECREATION DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
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University Park Recreation District, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as the District) seeks proposal (Proposals) from individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other legal entities authorized to do business in the State of Florida (Proposers), to provide Professional Consulting Services as specified in this Request for Proposals to the District located in Manatee County, Florida.

PARAMETERS/ SCOPE OF SERVICES:

Assess current state - Review University Park background material
Review existing material that may provide insight into resident amenity preferences
Membership - Past and Present
Past surveys, questionnaires, studies
Capital Project Documentation
Financial Records
Governance Documents
Operations Information
Facility Information

Competitive analysis - Benchmark data research and analysis
Identify HOAs that have country clubs
In our immediate Sarasota area that cater to the same demographic
Within Florida and the Southeast
Both thriving as well as those that are declining
What types of amenities or services are essential to membership retention and growth

SWOT analysis based upon the information that has been gathered and comparison to other HOAs/clubs

Communications Plan
Describe process for eliciting and disseminating information to residents and members

Recommendations for areas of improvement and investment

Consulting project pricing and timeframe

Credentials and client affidavits/references

Evaluation and Selection Criteria:
The Strategic Planning Committee will evaluate and rank the Proposals. The Strategic Planning Committee will present to the District its rankings and recommend that the District move forward with the top ranked Proposer. The selection criteria and given weight are as follows:
l. Customization to UP Needs (20%)
Completeness (20%)
Past Experience with Industry Related Strategic Planning (20%)
Approach/Process (15%)

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Communication Plan (15%)
Pricing (10%)

The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities, to re-advertise, and to otherwise conduct this Request for Proposals in the manner it deems to be in the best interests of the District.

Prospective firms, as well as any agents, representatives or persons acting at the request of such prospective firms, shall be prohibited from discussing any matters related in any way to this Request for Proposals with any District officer, agent, or employee, other than John Fetsick, or as may otherwise be directed in the Request for Proposals.

SECTION A. INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

INFORMATION CONFERENCE

Proposer Orientations can be scheduled at the University Park Country Club, 7671 The Park Boulevard, University Park, FL 34201 on an as requested basis. Please contact the General Manager, John Fetsick (Jfetsick<@.unive1 i park-fl.com. 941-355-3888 x 226) of your intention to schedule and to secure gate access credentials.

DUE DATE AND TIME

Submit the Proposal package in a sealed container with the following information clearly marked on the outside of the package: Professional Consulting Services, Proposer's name, and Proposer's address. Proposals must be received by the District prior to the Due Date and Time:

The Due Date and Time for submission of Proposals in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP) is Friday, January 16, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. EST. Proposals must be submitted to the General Manager and addressed as follows:

John Fetsick General Manager - UPRD 7671 The Park Boulevard University Park, FL 34201

Proposal(s) received after the Due Date and Time will not be considered. It will be the sole responsibility of the Proposer to deliver its Proposal to the District for receipt on or before the Due Date and Time. If a Proposal is sent by U.S. Mail, courier or other delivery services, the Proposer will be responsible for its timely delivery to the Procurement Division. Proposals delayed in delivery will not be considered, will not be opened at the public opening, and arrangements will be made for their return at the Proposer's request and expense.

A bid opening meeting will be held at 12:15 P.M. EST on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the offices of University Park Country Club (UPCC) 7671 the Park Blvd., University Park, FL 34201, Florida at which time every bid received will be opened and read aloud, irrespective of any irregularities therein. Bidders and/or their representative properly interested may be present.

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SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES
The contents of the Proposal sealed package must include:
One (1) bound original clearly identifying Proposer and marked "ORIGINAL".
Three (3) bound copy(s) clearly identifying Proposer and marked "COPY" with all required information and identical to the original.
One (1) electronic format copy(s) clearly identifying Proposer.

Electronic format copies should be submitted on separate Universal Serial Bus (USB) portable flash memory drives in Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat® portable document format (PDF) in one continuous file. Do not password protect or otherwise encrypt electronic Proposal copies. Electronic copies must contain an identical Proposal to the original.

Upon submission, all Proposals become the property of UPRD which has the right to use any or all ideas presented in any Proposal submitted in response to this Request for Proposals whether, or not, the Proposal is accepted.

ORGANIZATION OF RESPONSES
Proposals must be organized and arranged with tabs in the same order as listed in the subsections within Exhibit 2, Proposal Response, identifying the response to each specific item.

Proposals must clearly indicate the legal name, address and telephone number of the Proposer. Proposal Signature Form must be signed by an official or other individual authorized to make representations for the Proposer.

A.OS	DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS
All documents issued pursuant to this RFP are attached to this solicitation

ADDENDA
Any interpretations, corrections or changes to this RFP will be made by addendum. Addenda will be issued via email.

All addenda are a part of the RFP, and each Proposer will be bound by such addenda. It is the responsibility of each Proposer to obtain, read and acknowledge all addenda issued. Failure of any Proposer to acknowledge an issued addendum in its Proposal will not relieve the Proposer from any obligation contained therein.

RESPONSE EXPENSES
All costs incurred by Proposer in responding to this RFP and to participate in any interviews/presentations/demonstrations, including travel, will be the sole responsibility of the Proposer.

QUESTION AND CLARIFICATION PERIOD
Each Proposer shall examine all RFP documents and will judge all matters relating to the adequacy and accuracy of such documents. Any questions or requests concerning interpretation, clarification or additional information pertaining to this RFP shall be made in writing via email to the Districts Designated Procurement Contact. All questions received and responses given will be provided to potential Proposers via an addendum to this RFP

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The District will not be responsible for oral interpretations given by other sources including District staff, representative, or others. The issuance of a written addendum is the only official method whereby interpretation, clarification or additional information will be given.

FALSE OR MISLEADING STATEMENTS
Proposals which contain false or misleading statements, or which provide references which do not support an attribute or condition claimed by the Proposer, may be rejected. If, in the opinion of the District, such information was intended to mislead the District in its evaluation of the Proposal, and the attribute, condition or capability is a requirement of this RFP, such Proposer will be disqualified from consideration for this RFP and may be disqualified from submitting a response on future solicitation opportunities with the District.

WITHDRAWAL OR REVISION OF RESPONSES
Proposers may withdraw Proposals under the following circumstances:

If Proposer discovers a mistake(s) prior to the Due Date and Time. Proposer may withdraw its Proposal by submitting a written notice to the Procurement Division.
The notice must be received in the Procurement Division prior to the Due Date and Time for receiving Proposals. A copy of the request shall be retained, and the unopened Proposal returned to the Proposer; or

After the Proposals are opened but before a contract is signed, Proposer alleges a material mistake of fact if:

The mistake is clearly evident in the solicitation document; or
Proposer submits evidence which clearly and convincingly demonstrates that a mistake was made in the Proposal. Request to withdraw a Proposal must be in writing.

JOINT VENTURES
Proposers intending to submit a Proposal as a joint venture with another entity are required to have filed proper documents with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and all other State or local licensing agencies as required by Florida Statute Section 489.119, prior to the Due Date and Time.

LOBBYING
After the issuance of any solicitation, no prospective Proposer, or their agents, representatives or persons acting at the request of such Proposer, shall contact, communicate with or discuss any matter relating in any way to the solicitation with any District officers, agents or employees, other than the Procurement Official or designee, unless otherwise directed by the Procurement Official or designee. This prohibition includes copying such persons on written communications (including email correspondence) but does not apply to presentations made to evaluation committees or at a District Board meeting where the Commission is considering approval of a proposed contract/purchase order. This requirement ends upon final execution of the contract/purchase order or at the time the solicitation is cancelled.

EXAMINATION OF RESPONSES
The examination and evaluation of the Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation generally requires a period of not less than thirty (30) calendar days from the Due Date and Time.

ERRORS OR OMISSIONS
Once a Proposal is opened, the District will not accept any request by Proposer to correct errors or omissions in the Proposal other than as identified in paragraph A.11.

DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBLENESS AND RESPONSIVENESS
The District will conduct a due diligence review of all Proposals received to determine if the Proposer is responsible and responsive.

To be responsive a Proposer must submit a Proposal that conforms in all material respects to the requirements of this RFP and contains all the information, fully completed attachments and forms, and other documentation required. Proposals that are deemed non-responsive will not be considered or evaluated.

To be responsible, a Proposer must meet the minimum qualification requirements and have the capability to perform the Scope of Services contained in this RFP. Proposals submitted by Proposers that are deemed non-responsible will not be considered or evaluated.

RESERVED RIGHTS
The District reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Proposals, to waive irregularities and technicalities, to request additional information and documentation, and to cancel this solicitation at any time prior to execution of the contract. In the event only one Proposal is received, the District reserves the right to negotiate with the Proposer. The District reserves the right to award the contract to a responsive and responsible Proposer, which in its sole determination is the best value and in the best interests of the District.

The District reserves the right to conduct an investigation as it deems necessary to determine the ability of any Proposer to perform the work or service requested. Upon request by the District, Proposer shall provide all such information to the District. Additional information may include, but will not be limited to, current financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and certified by an independent CPA or official of Proposer; verification of availability of equipment and personnel; and past performance records.

APPLICABLE LAWS
Proposer must be authorized to transact business in the State of Florida. All applicable laws and regulations of the State of Florida.

TAXES
UPRD is exempt from Federal Excise and State Sales Taxes therefore, the Proposer is prohibited from delineating a separate line item in its Proposal for any sales or service taxes.

The Successful Proposer will be responsible for the payment of taxes of any kind, including but not limited to sales, consumer, use, and other similar taxes payable on account of the work

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performed and/or materials furnished under the award in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES
Pursuant to Florida Statute Section 287.135, as of July 1, 2012, a company that, at the time of submitting a response for a new contract or renewal of an existing contract, is on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, created pursuant to Florida Statute Section 215.473, is ineligible for, and may not submit a response for or enter into or renew a contract with an agency or local governmental entity for goods or services of$ l million or more.

COLLUSION
Proposer certifies that its Proposal is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any other corporation, firm or person submitting a Proposal for the same materials, services, supplies, or equipment and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.

Any such violation may result in contract cancellation, return of materials or discontinuation of services and the possible removal of Proposer from participation in future District solicitations for a specified period.

The district reserves the right to disqualify a Proposer during any phase of the solicitation process and terminate for cause any resulting contract upon evidence of collusion with intent to defraud on the part of the Proposer.

CODE OF ETHICS
With respect to this Request for Qualifications, if any Proposer violates, directly or indirectly, the ethics provisions of the Florida criminal or civil laws related to public procurement, including but not limited to Florida Statutes Chapter 112, Part II, Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees, such Proposer will be disqualified from eligibility to perform the work described in this RFP, and may also be disqualified from submitting any future bids or proposals to supply goods or services to UPRD.

PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES
In accordance with Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a proposal on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a proposal on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit proposals on leases or real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, Successful Proposer, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017 for Category Two for a period of36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. Proposer is to complete Form 3 and submit with your Proposal

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
The District does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discrimination policy involves every aspect of District functions including one's access to participation, employment, or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requmng
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reasonable accommodation for an information conference or Proposal opening should contact John Fetsick at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of either activity.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title 15, Part 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations and the Civil Rights Act of 1992, UPRD hereby notifies all Proposers that it will affirmatively ensure minority business enterprises are afforded full opportunity to participate in response to this Request for Qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, or marital status in consideration of award.

MINORITY AND/OR DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
The State of Florida Office of Successful Proposer Diversity provides the certification process and maintains the database of certified MBE/DBE firms. Additional information may be obtained at http://www.osd.dms.state.fl.us/iframe.htm or by calling (850) 4870915.

DISCLOSURE
Upon receipt, all inquiries and responses to inquiries related to this Request for Proposal become "Public Records" and shall be subject to public disclosure consistent with Florida Statute, Chapter l l 9.

Proposals become subject to disclosure thirty (30) days after the opening or if a notice of intent to award decision is made earlier than this time as provided by Florida Statutes§ l l 9.071(1)(b). No announcement or review of the Proposals shall be conducted at the public opening.

If UPRD rejects all Proposals and concurrently notices its intent to reissue the solicitation, the rejected Proposals are exempt from public disclosure until such time the UPRD provides notice of an intended decision concerning the reissued solicitation or until UPRD withdraws the reissued solicitation. A Proposal is not exempt for longer than twelve (12) months after the initial notice of rejection of all Proposals.

Pursuant to Florida Statute 119.0701, to the extent Successful Proposer is performing services on behalf of UPRD, Successful Proposer must:

Keep and maintain public records required by public agency to perform the service. That information and data it manages as part of the services may be public record in accordance with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes and UPRD public record policies. Proposer agrees, prior to providing goods/services, it will implement policies and procedures, which are subject to approval by UPRD, to maintain, produce, secure, and retain public records in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and UPRD policies including but not limited to Section 119.070 l, Florida Statutes.

Upon request from the public agency's custodian of public records, provide the public agency 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 Florida Statutes, Chapter I19, or as otherwise provided by law.

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 the contract term and following completion of the contract if the Successful Proposer does not transfer the records to the public agency.

Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the public agency all public records in possession of contractor or keep and maintain public records required by the public agency to perform the service. If the Successful Proposer transfers all public records to the District upon completion of the contract, the Successful Proposer shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the Successful Proposer keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the contract, the Successful Proposer shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to UPRD, upon request from UPRD's custodian of public records, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the District.

IF THE PROPOSER HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THIS RFP OR THE PROPOSER'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS RFP, CONTACT UPRD'S CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS, VIVIAN CARVAHLO, AT
(407) 723-5900; 3501 QUADRANGLE BOULEVARD, SUITE 270,
ORLANDO, FL 32817; CARVALHOV@PFM.COM
TRADE SECRETS
UPRD is subject to Chapter I 19, Florida Statutes. Therefore, all documents, materials, and data submitted as part of a Proposal in response to a Request for Proposal are governed by the disclosure, exemption and confidentiality provisions relating to public records in Florida Statutes.

Notwithstanding any other provision in this solicitation, designation of the entire proposal as 'trade secret', 'proprietary', or 'confidential' is not permitted and may result in a determination that the Proposal is non-responsive and therefore the proposal will not be evaluated or considered.

Except for materials that are 'trade secrets' as defined by Chapter 812, Florida Statutes, ownership of all documents, materials and data submitted as part of a Proposal in response to the Request for Proposal shall belong exclusively to the District.

To the extent that Proposer desires to maintain the confidentiality of materials that constitute trade secrets pursuant to Florida law, trade secret material submitted must be segregated from the portions of the Proposal that are not declared as trade secret. In addition, Proposer shall cite, for each trade secret claimed, the Florida Statute number which supports the designation. Further, Proposer shall offer a brief written explanation as to why the cited Statute is applicable to the information claimed as trade secret. Additionally, Proposer shall provide a hard copy of its Proposal that redacts all information designated as trade secret.

In conjunction with trade secret designation, Proposer acknowledges and agrees that:
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Trade secret requests made after the opening will not be considered. However, County reserves the right to clarify the Proposers request for trade secret at any time; and
UPRD and its officials, employees, agents, and representatives are hereby granted full rights to access, view, consider, and discuss the information designated as trade secret throughout the evaluation process and until final execution of any awarded purchase order or contract; and
That after notice from UPRD that a public records request has been made pursuant to Proposer's proposal, the Proposer at its sole expense, shall be responsible for defending its determination that submitted material is a trade secret and is not subject to disclosure. Action by Proposer in response to notice from the District shall be taken immediately, but no later than 10 calendar days from the date of notification or Proposer will be deemed to have waived the trade secret designation of the materials. Proposer shall indemnify and hold District, and its officials, employees, agents and representatives harmless from any actions, damages (including attorney's fees and costs), or claims arising from or related to the designation of trade secrets by the Proposer, including actions or claims arising from UPRD's non-disclosure of the trade secret materials.

CONFIDENTIALITY OF SECURITY RELATED RECORDS
Pursuant to Florida Statutes § 119.071(3), the following records (hereinafter referred to collectively as "the Confidential Security Records") are confidential and exempt from the disclosure requirements of Florida Statutes§ 119.07(1):

A Security System Plan or portion thereof for any property owned by or leased to District or any privately owned or leased property held by UPRD.

Building plans, blueprints, schematic drawings, and diagrams, including draft, preliminary, and final formats, which depict the internal layout and structural elements of a building, arena, stadium, water treatment facility, or other structure owned or operated byUPRD.

Building plans, blueprints, schematic drawings, and diagrams, including draft, preliminary, and final formats, which depict the internal layout or structural elements of an attractions and recreation facility, entertainment or resort complex, industrial complex, retail and service development, office development, or hotel or motel development in the possession of, submitted to UPRD.

b. Successful Proposer agrees that, as provided by Florida Statute, it shall not, as a result of a public records request, or for other reason disclose the contents of, or release or provide copies of the Confidential Security Records to any other party absent the express written authorization of the District, or to comply with a court order requiring such release or disclosure. To the extent Successful Proposer receives a request for such records, it shall immediately contact the UPRD designated Contract administrator who shall coordinate UPRD's response to the request.

E-VERIFY
Prior to the employment of any person under this contract, the Successful Proposer shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of (a) all persons employed during the contract term by the Successful Proposer to perform employment duties within Florida and (b) all persons, including subcontractors, assigned by the Successful Proposer to perform work pursuant to the contract with URD. For more information on this process, please refer to United States Citizenship and Immigration Service site at: http://www.uscis.gov/.

Only those individuals determined eligible to work in the United States shall be employed under this contract.

By submission of a Proposal in response to this RFP, the successful Proposer commits that all employees and subcontractors will undergo e-verification before placement on this contract.

The successful Proposer shall maintain sole responsibility for the actions of its employees and subcontractors. For the life of the contract, all employees and new employees brought in after contract award shall be verified under the same requirement stated above.

LICENSES AND PERMITS
The successful Proposer shall be solely responsible for obtaining all necessary license and permit fees, including, but not limited to, all license fees, permit fees, impact fees, or inspection fees, and responsible for the costs of such fees. Successful Proposer is solely responsible for ensuring all work complies with all Federal, State, local, and Manatee County ordinances, orders, codes, laws, rules, regulations, directives, and guidelines.

MINIMUM WAGE REQUIREMENTS
The successful Proposer shall comply with all minimum wage requirements, such as Living Wage requirements, minimum wages based on Federal Law, minimum wages based on the Davis-Bacon Act, and the provisions of any other employment laws, as may be applicable to the Agreement.

PROTEST
Any actual bidder, Proposer, or contractor who is aggrieved in connection with the notice of intent to award of a contract with a value greater than $250,000 where such grievance is asserted to be the result of a violation of the requirements of the District Procurement Code or any applicable provision of law by the officers, agents, or employees of the County, may file a protest to the Procurement Contact. Protest must be in writing and delivered via email in a sealed container with the following information clearly marked on the outside of the package: Protest related to RFP for Strategic Planning Consulting Services, Proposer's name, and Proposer's address. Proposals must be received by the District prior to the Award Date and Time at the following address:

John Fetsick General Manager - UPRD 7671 The Park Boulevard University Park, FL 34201
by 5:00 p.m. on the fifth business day following the date of posting of the Notice of Intent to Award by The District. There is no stay of the procurement process during a protest. The

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Procurement Contact shall have the authority to settle and resolve a protest concerning the intended award of a contract.

BINDING OFFER
Proposals will remain valid for a period of 120 days following the Due Date and Time and will be considered a binding offer to perform the required services and/or provide the required goods. The submission of a Proposal will be taken as prima facie evidence that the Proposer has familiarized itself with the contents of this Solicitation

ACCESSIBILITY
The District is committed to making its documents and information technologies accessible to individuals with disabilities by meeting the requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and best practices (W3C WCAG 2).

Successful Proposer shall ensure all its electronic information, documents, applications, reports, and deliverables required in the proposal are in a format that meets the requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and best practices (W3C WCAG 2).

Where not fully compliant with these requirements and best practices, Successful Proposer shall provide clear points of contact for each document and information technology to direct users in how to obtain alternate formats. Further, Successful Proposer shall develop accommodation strategies for those non-compliant resources and implement strategies to resolve the discrepancies.

ANTI HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Section 787.96, Florida Statutes, requires that when a contract is executed, renewed, or extended between a nongovernmental entity and a governmental entity, the nongovernmental entity must provide the governmental entity with an affidavit signed by an officer or a representative of the nongovernmental entity under penalty of perjury attesting that the nongovernmental entity does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Section 787.06, Florida Statutes. Therefore, Successful Proposer shall be required to execute and return to the District, the District's Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit.

SOLICITATION SCHEDULE
The following schedule has been established for this Solicitation process. The schedule is tentative and may be adjusted from time to time in the best interest of the District.

Scheduled Item	Scheduled Date	
Non-Mandatory Solicitation Information Conference at UPRD, 7671 The Park Boulevard
University Park, FL 34201	As requested in writing by Proposer.	
	Deadline to request and hold conference is December 16, 2025
@5:00p.m.	
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Question and Clarification Deadline	January 2, 2026 @ 5:00p.m.	
Final Addendum Posted	January 6, 2026 @ 5:00p.m.	
Proposal Due Date and Time	January 16, 2026 @ 12:00p.m.	
Bid Opening Meeting at UPRD, 767 l The Park Boulevard, University Park, FL 34201	January 16, 2026 @ 12:lSp.m.	
Technical Evaluation Meeting	Within fourteen (14) days of January 16, 2026	
Interviews/Presentations/Demonstrations (if conducted)	Within twenty-eight (28)
days of January 16, 2026	

Final Evaluation Meeting (if required)	Within fourteen (14) days of interviews/presentations demonstrations	
Projected Award	March 10, 2026	

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University Park Recreation District

Discussion of Park Boulevard Management (PBM) Spending Authority

University Park Recreation District (UPRD)
Summary of Park Boulevard Management Spending Authority
Based on the Country Club Management Agreement (Effective December 2024)

Category	Authority Without Approval	Requires UPRD / Officer Approval	
Operating Expenses	Within approved Annual Operating Budget	Outside budgeted limits	
Emergency Repairs	Up to $25,000 for safety or damage prevention	Over $25,000 (Chair/Treasurer approval require	
Unbudgeted Minor Expenses	 $10,000 per month or  $50,000 per year	Exceeding $10,000/month or $50,000/year	
Service Contracts	Within budget and  $50,000 total	Over $50,000 or not in budget	
Capital Expenditures	None without inclusion in Annual Business Pla	nAll capital items not pre-approved by Board	
Bank Signatures	 $50,000 single signature (GM/Finance/Facili	tie>s)$50,000 requires Chair/Treasurer co-signatur	

Park Boulevard Management (PBM) manages daily operations of University Park Country Club under defined limits of spending and contracting authority. UPRD retains oversight of all major, capital, and unbudgeted expenditures. The following summarizes PBM’s financial and contractual authority without prior approval.

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Summary: PBM’s spending authority covers routine and budgeted operations. Unbudgeted, emergency, and capital expenditures require UPRD approval as outlined. The Board retains oversight of all major financial commitments and deviations from the approved Annual Business Plan.

	

---------- Original Message ----------
From: Mark Barnebey <mbarnebey@blalockwalters.com>
To: "Sally Dickson - UPRD (sally.dickson@UniversityParkRD.com)"
<sally.dickson@UniversityParkRD.com>, "steve.heitzner@universityparkrd.com" <steve.heitzner@universityparkrd.com>, Scott Huebner <scott.huebner@universityparkrd.com>, "David.Murphy@universityparkrd.com"
<David.Murphy@universityparkrd.com>, Rusty Piersons
<russell.piersons@universityparkrd.com>
Cc: "John Fetsick (jfetsick@universitypark-fl.com)" <jfetsick@universitypark-fl.com>, "Vivian Carvalho (carvalhov@pfm.com)" <carvalhov@pfm.com>, Jennifer Alexander <jalexander@blalockwalters.com>
Date: 12/02/2025 5:27 PM EST
Subject: University Park Recreation District/

Please do not respond to all.

Supervisors – In prior workshops, there was the inquiry below. Our response is as set forth below:

Was the Summary of Park Boulevard Management Spending Authority presented at the November 4, 2025 workshop and attached hereto correct?

In general terms, the Summary of Park Boulevard Management Spending Authority is consistent with the Country Club Management Agreement of December

13, 2024. As with any summary, there are more details in the Management Agreement, but this is a good summary.

Mark P. Barnebey

Board Certified in City, County and Local Government Law

802 11th Street West | Bradenton, FL 34205
North Tamiami Trail, #402 | Sarasota, FL 34236

Office 941.748.0100 | Facsimile 941.745.2093
mbarnebey@blalockwalters.com

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University Park Recreation District

Update on Capital Improvement Plan

University Park Recreation District

Consideration of Sunshade Proposal

September 19, 2025

Univeristy Park Country Club 7671 The Park Blvd University Park, FL 34201 502-382-8997

Thank you for allowing us to provide you with a proposal for hurricane protection. We have listed below a line-item quote reflecting the scope of work for your project. The number shown with each line item corresponds to the drawing provided as part of this proposal.

Your project includes the following:
7 PROGRESSIVE MAGNA TRACK MOTORIZED HURRICANE SCREEN(S) at the following location(s):
Exceeds the requirements for the State of Florida and Miami-Dade Certification.
Screens are Twitchel OmegaTex with Kevlar reinforcement.
Designed for CAT5 hurricanes to withstand both wind and missile impactions.
Keeps the lanai much cooler and dramatically reduces cooling costs inside your home.
NO-SEE-UM protection.
Provides 95% UV Protection.
Best looking screens on the market.
The only screens on the market that can be left exposed to the UV of the Florida sun.
Gaposa Motors have a 5-year manufacturer's warranty.
Screens have a 15-Year manufacturer's warranty.
| Progressive Hurricane Screen, Motorized | White / White & Tan | Other | Unit Size: 176 x 144	$	8,334.00
| Progressive Hurricane Screen, Motorized | White / White & Tan | Other | Unit Size: 175 x 144	$	8,334.00
| Progressive Hurricane Screen, Motorized | White / White & Tan | Other | Unit Size: 185 x 144	$	8,593.00
| Progressive Hurricane Screen, Motorized | White / White & Tan | Other | Unit Size: 186 x 144	$	8,593.00
| Progressive Hurricane Screen, Motorized | White / White & Tan | Other | Unit Size: 186 x 143	$	8,593.00
| Progressive Hurricane Screen, Motorized | White / White & Tan | Other | Unit Size: 184 x 143	$	8,593.00
| Progressive Hurricane Screen, Motorized | White / White & Tan | Other | Unit Size: 265 x 143	 $	10,508.00 Permitting:	$		500.00
Removal / Refunding 7 Solar Screens	$	7,000.00

TOTAL PRICE:
DISCOUNT:
TOTAL PROJECT COST:	$

$	55,048.00

49,500.00	
Terms and Conditions:
Payment: A deposit equal to, or greater than 50% of the contract price is due upon signing the contract. All warranties will be void unless all money due to Sun and Storm Systems, LLC (Seller) is paid in full when installed.		
The products listed in this agreement are to be custom made for this purchase and therefore cannot be changed, cancelled, modified, or discharged in whole or in part by the Purchaser except in accordance with the law or with written consent from the Seller.		

Customer Signature: 		
Date: 			

University Park Recreation District

Update on Firm for Election Ballot Counting Services

University Park Recreation District

Discussion of
Florida Ethics Commission Response

 AMENDED AND RESTATED 

 OPERATING AGREEMENT 

 OF 

 PARK BOULEVARD MANAGEMENT, LLC 

Prepared by:
J. Michael Hartenstine
Williams Parker Harrison Dietz & Getzen 200 South Orange Avenue
Sarasota, Florida 34236

AMENDED AND RESTATED OPERATING AGREEMENT OF PARK BOULEVARD MANAGEMENT, LLC

 This Amended and Restated Operating Agreement, dated as of December 13, 2019, 
 is made by and between PARK BOULEVARD MANAGEMENT, LLC (formerly 
 known as UPCC, LLC), a Florida limited liability company, and UNIVERSITY PARK 
 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida corporation not for profit, its sole 
 Member and Manager, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations set 
 forth herein. The terms of this Agreement supersede any contrary terms in the Act, un-less the Act makes such contrary terms non-waivable, in which case the Act will govern such terms. In addition, this Agreement amends, restates, supersedes, and replaces the Operating Agreement of UPCC, LLC, dated August 16, 2018.
ARTICLE 1: DEFINITIONS
Unless the context indicates otherwise or the terms are otherwise defined herein, the following terms have the meanings assigned to them in this Article 1.
“ACT” means the Florida Limited Liability Company Act, Chapter 605, Florida Statutes, as amended.
“CODE” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any subse-quently enacted United States income tax code.
“COMPANY” means PARK BOULEVARD MANAGEMENT, LLC (formerly
known as UPCC, LLC), a Florida limited liability company, formed in accordance with the Articles of Organization filed with the State of Florida effective as of August 16, 2018, having document number L18000197208, as amended by Articles of Amendment filed with the State of Florida effective as of October 24, 2019, having document number H19000313041.
“Company Property” means all the assets of the Company, including money; accounts receivable; investments; bank accounts; shares of stock; interests in partner-ships and limited liability companies; other intangible assets; and any other real prop-erty, personal property, and property rights belonging to the Company.
“PERSON” means any natural person, partnership, corporation, trust, association, or other legal entity.
ARTICLE 2: MANAGEMENT
Authority and Power. The Company will be manager-managed. Except as ex- 
 pressly set forth in this Agreement or the Act, the Manager has full, exclusive, and com- 
 plete authority and discretion to manage and control the business of the Company and 
 to make all decisions affecting the business of the Company, including the exclusive right 
 to conclusively approve transactions outside the ordinary course of business. Any Per-son dealing with the Company may conclusively rely on a certificate signed by the Man-ager as to its identity and its authority to act on behalf of the Company and without

further inquiry may rely upon the authority of the Manager to perform any act or exe-cute and deliver any instrument for the Company. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, the Manager has all the rights and powers which may be possessed by the Manager pursuant to the Act.
Limitation Upon Rights and Powers of the Manager. The Manager does
not have the authority to do any act expressly prohibited by the Act or by other law.
 Consent of Member Required. Except as expressly permitted by this Agree-ment, the Manager does not have the authority to do any of the following acts without the prior consent of the Member:
any act in contravention to this Agreement;
any act that would cause the Company to become taxable as an associa-tion for Federal income tax purposes;
any act that would subject any Member to personal liability for acts of the Company or the Manager; or
possess or assign rights in Company Property for other than a Company
purpose.
 Statement of Authority. The Company may file a statement of authority
with any applicable governmental body or non-governmental organization as necessary to enforce limitations upon the power of the Manager or other Persons to act on the Company’s behalf.
General Duties of the Manager. The Manager shall manage and control the 
 affairs of the Company for its benefit and the benefit of the Member. The Manager owes a duty of loyalty and duty of care to the Company and the Member as provided by the Act, except as provided in this Agreement.
NUMBER. The name and address of the Manager is set forth on Exhibit A. Exhibit A will be amended, from time to time, to reflect changes in the Manager. The number of Managers may be increased only by the Member. If at any time there is more than one Manager, then any reference in this Agreement to the “Manager” will refer to the Man-agers, and an act will be considered approved by the Managers if and only if a majority of the Managers approve the act. At any time the Member is the Company’s sole Man-ager, it may refer to itself and execute documents on the Company’s behalf as either “Manager” or “Managing Member.”
Term of Office; Resignation. The Manager will hold office until resignation, removal from office pursuant to Section 2.6, irrevocable dissolution, or death, whichever first occurs. The Manager may resign at any time upon 30 days' prior written notice to the Member. For the foregoing purposes, an administrative dissolution does not consti-tute an irrevocable dissolution. The acceptance of a resignation is not necessary to make it effective.
Removal; Vacancies. The Manager may be removed at any time and for any reason by the Member, upon written notice by the Member to the Manager. Any vacan-cies (whether arising out of resignation, death, irrevocable dissolution of an entity which is the Manager, or removal) will be filled by the Member. For the foregoing purposes, an

administrative dissolution does not constitute an irrevocable dissolution.
OFFICERS. Those persons from time to time serving as president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer of the Member are designated officers of the Company, each holding ex officio the same office in the Company as is held in the Member. An officer will have the same authority and responsibility with respect to the Company as the cor-responding officer of a Florida corporation would have with respect to the corporation.
Executives. In addition to the officers, the Company will have an executive staff 
 comprised of a General Manager, a Deputy General Manager, and a Director of Finance 
 (each being referred to herein as an “Executive”). The Executives will have full, exclu- 
 sive, and complete authority and discretion to manage and control, and to make all de- 
 cisions affecting, matters within the ordinary course of business of the Company, subject 
 only to directives of the Management Committee. The Executives shall render to the 
 Management Committee such oral or written reports of their management of the Com- 
 pany’s business in such form and on such occasions as the Management Committee may 
 require. 
Management Committee. The Company will have a Management Committee 
 comprised of three members, each of whom will be appointed by, and serve at the pleas- 
 ure of, the Manager. The Management Committee will have full, exclusive, and complete 
 authority and discretion to hire, terminate, compensate, supervise, and direct the Exec- 
 utives. 
Bank Accounts. All funds of the Company will be deposited in one or more bank accounts in such banking institutions as the Manager may determine. All with-drawals against such accounts for the payment of payroll expenses, payroll taxes, and other employee-related expenses must be made by check, draft, or other written order signed by two Executives, by two officers of the Company, or by an Executive and an officer of the Company. All other withdrawals against such accounts must be made by check, draft, or other written order signed by an Executive and an officer of the Company or by two officers of the Company.
Indemnification. The duty of care owed by the Member, the Manager, the of-ficers, the Executives, and members of the Management Committee in the discharge of their duties to the Company is limited to refraining from engaging in grossly negligent or reckless conduct, intentional misconduct, conduct involving bad faith or a knowing violation of law, or such lower standard as may be permitted by a non-waivable term in the Act. In discharging their duties, the Member, the Manager, the officers, the Execu-tives, and members of the Management Committee will be fully protected in relying in good faith upon the records required to be maintained under the Act and upon such information, opinions, reports, or statements by (a) any of the Company’s agents or (b) any other Person as to matters they reasonably believe are within such other Person’s professional or expert competence and who has been selected with reasonable care by or on behalf of the Company, including information, opinions, reports, or statements as to the value and amount of the assets, liabilities, profits, or losses of the Company or any other facts pertinent to the existence and amount of assets from which distributions to

the Member might properly be paid. The Company shall indemnify the Member, the Manager, the officers, the Executives, and members of the Management Committee for their conduct in such capacities to the maximum extent permitted by law.
ARTICLE 3: CONTRIBUTIONS
Initial Capital Contribution. The Member shall make the capital contribu-tion described on Exhibit A at the time and on the terms specified on Exhibit A and will become the Company’s sole member in exchange for such contribution. If no time for the capital contribution is specified, the capital contribution will be made upon the filing of the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State. The value of the capital contri-bution is as set forth on Exhibit A. No interest will accrue on the capital contribution, and the Member does not have the right to withdraw or be repaid any capital contribu-tion except as provided in this Agreement.
Additional Capital Contributions. In addition to the initial capital contri-bution, the Member may make additional capital contributions. Except to the extent of any unpaid portion of the capital contribution described on Exhibit A, the Member is not obligated to make any additional capital contributions.
ARTICLE 4: DISTRIBUTIONS
The Company may make distributions to the Member as determined by the Man-ager from time to time in accordance with this Agreement. However, no distribution may be declared and paid if such distribution would violate the limitations on distribu-tions set forth in the Act.
ARTICLE 5: TAX MATTERS
Except as provided in the next sentence, as long as the Company has only one Mem-ber, the Company will be taxed as a disregarded entity for Federal income tax purposes. If the Company’s sole Member consists of individuals holding their membership interest as tenants by the entirety, joint tenants, tenants in common, or through some other sim-ilar form of ownership, the Company will be taxed as a partnership under the Code, but will be treated as a single-member limited liability company for all non-income tax pur-poses. If the Company is taxed as a partnership under the Code, capital accounts will be maintained and Federal income tax attributes will be allocated in accordance with Code Sections 704(b) and 704(c) and the Regulations thereunder. To the extent possible, the state income tax classification of the Company will mirror its Federal income tax classification.
ARTICLE 6: COMPETITION
The Member and the Manager are entitled to enter into transactions that may be considered to be competitive with, or exploit a business opportunity that may be bene-ficial to, the Company, it being expressly understood that the Member and the Manager may enter into transactions that are similar to the transactions into which the Company

may enter.
ARTICLE 7: TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP INTEREST
The Member’s membership interest is transferable in whole or in part without the consent of any other Person. An assignee of such membership interest will be admitted as a Member only if the transferring Member, in the Member’s sole discretion, consents to such admission. If the Member does not consent to the admission of an assignee as a Member, the Member will retain all the management rights granted to the Member here-under. If the Member’s membership interest is involuntarily transferred pursuant to a divorce proceeding or some other event, the transferee will only be entitled to the rights of an assignee, and the Member will retain all the management rights granted to the Member hereunder. The rights of a creditor of the Member who acquires an interest in the Member’s membership interest, whether by reason of a pledge of such interest or otherwise, will be limited to the rights described in Section 605.0503, Florida Statutes, as applicable to single-member limited liability companies, and such creditor will have no other rights whatsoever. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if a member-ship interest in the Company is held by a Member as tenants by the entireties, a transfer of such interest to the surviving tenant upon the death of the other tenant will be per-mitted, and the surviving tenant will automatically be admitted as a Member with re-spect to the entire interest formerly held as tenants by the entireties.
ARTICLE 8: DISSOLUTION
Perpetual Term. The Company’s existence will be perpetual unless the Member determines to dissolve it. Only the Member may determine if and when the Company will be dissolved. Such right is exclusively reserved to the Member even if the Member’s creditor or another Person has acquired part or all of the Member’s membership interest without being admitted as a substitute Member.
Liquidation. Upon the dissolution of the Company, the Company’s business will be wound up, its assets liquidated, and the net proceeds of such liquidation distrib-uted to the Member. The Member shall proceed without any unnecessary delay to sell and otherwise liquidate the Company Property. However, if the Member determines an immediate sale of part or all of the Company Property would cause undue loss, in order to avoid such loss, the Member may defer the liquidation, except to the extent provided by the Act. Upon the completion of the liquidation and distribution of the Company Property, the Member shall execute, acknowledge, and cause to be filed all certificates and notices required by law to reflect the dissolution of the Company.
Continuing Governance. In the event of a dissolution of the Company, the business affairs of the Company will continue to be governed by the terms of this Agree-ment during the winding up of the Company’s business and affairs.
ARTICLE 9: AMENDMENTS
The Articles of Organization and this Agreement may be amended or restated, or a

new Operating Agreement may be adopted, by mutual agreement of the Member and the Company.
ARTICLE 10: MISCELLANEOUS
NOTICES. Notices or other communications will be deemed to have been given only when personally delivered by the Person giving notice to the Person receiving no-tice.
Applicable Law. This Agreement will be governed by, and construed in accord-ance with, the law of the State of Florida (without regard to conflict of laws or similar concepts).
Construction. Words of gender used in this Agreement will be interpreted to include the other genders, and words in the singular number will be interpreted to in-clude the plural and vice-versa, when the context so requires. The captions to each Arti-cle are inserted only as a matter of convenience and for reference purposes and in no way define, limit, or describe the scope or intent of this Agreement.
Integration. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes any prior understandings and agreements between them con-cerning the within subject matter. There are no representations, agreements, arrange-ments, or understandings, oral or written, between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement that are not described herein.
INVALIDITY. This Agreement is intended to be performed in accordance with, and only to the extent permitted by, all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regula-tions of the jurisdictions in which the Company does business. If any provisions of this Agreement or its application to any Person or circumstance is, for any reason or to any extent, found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement or the application of such provision to other Persons or circumstances will not be affected thereby, but rather will be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law.
Successors Bound. This Agreement will be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the Member and the Member’s legal representatives, heirs, and permitted suc-cessors and assigns.
EXECUTION. The parties may evidence their execution of this Agreement by fac-simile or electronic transmission of a copy of this Agreement bearing the respective party’s signature, and such facsimile or electronic copy will be binding for all purposes as fully as a copy bearing the original signature of such party.

In witness whereof, the Company, the Member, and the Manager have signed this Agreement effective as of the date first appearing above.

The Company

PARK BOULEVARD MANAGEMENT, LLC
By:		University Park Community Association, Inc., a Florida corporation As its Manager

By:		 John Whyte
As its President

The Member

UNIVERSITY PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

By:		 John Whyte
As its President

The Manager

UNIVERSITY PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

By:		 John Whyte
As its President

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EXHIBIT A
TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED OPERATING AGREEMENT OF PARK BOULEVARD MANAGEMENT, LLC

	Agreed Value of	
	Initial Capital	
	Contribution	
Initial	or	
Capital Contribution	Commitment	
N/A	N/A	

Name and Address of Member

University Park Community Association, Inc.
8301 The Park Boulevard University Park, FL 34201

Name and Address of Manager

University Park Community Association, Inc.
8301 The Park Boulevard University Park, FL 34201

MEMORANDUM

TO:	Board of Supervisors
FROM:	Mark P. Barnebey, Esquire, District Counsel CC:	Vivian Carvahlo, District Manager
Kwame Jackson, Assistant District Manager John Fetsick, General Manager
Marisa J. Powers, Esquire
DATE:	December 5, 2025
RE:	Questions Related to Conflicts of Interest

We received the following inquiries:

BRADENTON
802 11th Street West Bradenton, FL 34205

Whether a Supervisor's service on the board of directors or management body of one of the District's major vendors constitutes a prohibited employment or contractual relationship under Florida Statute 112.313(3) or 112.313(7)?

941.748.0100 phone
941.745.2093 fax
BlalockWalters.com

SARASOTA
2 North Tamiami Trail Suite 400
Sarasota, FL 34236

This question is not directed to a specific scenario. The general answer is there is a potential of such a relationship being a prohibited employment or contractual relationship under Sections 112.313(3) or 112.313(7), Florida Statutes, if a Supervisor serves in a role on the board of directors or management body of a District vendor but the analysis of these questions are very fact specific. Whenever there is a potential for a violation of the Florida ethics laws, I encourage elected officials to reach out to the Office of the Florida Ethics Commission for guidance. Recently, this question was the subject of an inquiry by the Chair to the staff of the Commission on Ethics related to the Chair serving as a volunteer on the management committee of Park Boulevard Management, Inc. (PBM), which is a corporation formed by the University Park Community Association, Inc. (UPCAI).  It was

mbarnebey@blalockwalters.com
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addressed in a May 5, 2025 letter from attorney Stephanie Novenario of the Florida Ethics Commission. Without rehashing the lengthy analysis by Attorney Novenario, the summary of the analysis is provided at the end of the letter and states as follows:

In summation, your simultaneous service as a Board Supervisor for the UPRD and as a volunteer member of PBM’s Management Committee does not appear to present a prohibited conflict of interest pursuant to either prohibition found within Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes. Based on your assertion that your service as a member of PBM's three-person Management Committee does not functionally amount to service as a director of PBM, it does not appear that your membership on the Management Committee violates either prohibition found within Section 112.313(3), Florida Statutes. However, if your duties on the Management Committee do amount to the functional equivalent of a director position, your service on the Management Committee would likely violate both prohibitions found in Section 112.313(3). (Emphasis added)

The summary by Attorney Novenario indicates that based on the information provided by the Chair, there is not a conflict under Section 112.313(7) or 112.313, Florida Statutes.
Whether such a relationship requires the Supervisor to disclose a conflict and abstain from voting under Florida Statute 112.313(3) when matters involving that vendor come before the Board, including contract renewals or extensions?
Again, this is general question and not directed to a specific facts. Thus, it is possible that such a relation would require a Supervisor to disclose a conflict and abstain from voting under Florida law, but again the analysis related to such a question would be very fact specific Whenever there is a potential for a violation of the Florida ethics laws, I encourage elected officials to reach out to the Office of the Florida Ethics Commission for guidance.

Discussion of issues related to Section 112.313(3) were addressed in the response to question 1. However, voting conflicts are generally covered by Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes, states in part as follows:

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(3)(a) No county, municipal, or other local public officer shall vote in an official capacity upon any measure which would inure to his or her special private gain or loss; which he or she knows would inure to the special private gain or loss of any principal by whom he or she is retained or to the parent organization or subsidiary of a corporate principal by which he or she is retained, other than an agency as defined in s. 112.312(2); or which he or she knows would inure to the special private gain or loss of a relative or business associate of the public officer. Such public officer shall, prior to the vote being taken, publicly state to the assembly the nature of the officer’s interest in the matter from which he or she is abstaining from voting and, within 15 days after the vote occurs, disclose the nature of his or her interest as a public record in a memorandum filed with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who shall incorporate the memorandum in the minutes.

Two definitions in subsection 1 are relevant to this discussion:

(a) “Principal by whom retained” means an individual or entity, other than an agency as defined in s. 112.312(2), that for compensation, salary, pay, consideration, or similar thing of value, has permitted or directed another to act for the individual or entity, and includes, but is not limited to, one’s client, employer, or the parent, subsidiary, or sibling organization of one’s client or employer.
And

“Special private gain or loss” means an economic benefit or harm that would inure to the officer, his or her relative, business associate, or principal, unless the measure affects a class that includes the officer, his or her relative, business associate, or principal, in which case, at least the following factors must be considered when determining whether a special private gain or loss exists:
The size of the class affected by the vote.
The nature of the interests involved.

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The degree to which the interests of all members of the class are affected by the vote.
The degree to which the officer, his or her relative, business associate, or principal receives a greater benefit or harm when compared to other members of the class.

The degree to which there is uncertainty at the time of the vote as to whether there would be any economic benefit or harm to the public officer, his or her relative, business associate, or principal and, if so, the nature or degree of the economic benefit or harm must also be considered.
This analysis is fact specific. Thus, for example, a key question would be whether the measure being voted on would inure to his or her special private gain or loss or which he or she knows would inure to the special private gain or loss of any principal by whom he or she is retained or to the parent organization or subsidiary of a corporate principal by which he or she is retained.

Whether a Supervisor in this circumstance was required to abstain from the vote on extension of the vendor's contract and whether Form 8B should have been filed?
As noted above, the analysis is fact specifics and I do not know specifics to which you are referring. However, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on actions already taken by a Supervisor.

Whether I have a specific position regarding the May 5, 2025 letter from attorney Stephanie Novenario representing the Florida Commission on Ethics, as it pertains to action or non-action to be taken by the UPRD board?

The May 5 letter from Commission on Ethics attorney Stephanie Novenario is discussed in detail above. In regard to the May 5, 2025 letter, I can assure you that the Ethics Commission staff and attorneys take inquiries such as the one initiated by the Chair on this issue very seriously and carefully analyze the information provided. It should be noted that each of these cases are very fact specific and the facts related to the relationship with PBM, UPCAI, and the District are likely very unique in the state of Florida. The opinion by Attorney Novenario is the best information available to the Chair and the District at this point.  However, regardless

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of the opinion rendered, the Board of Supervisors could examine alternatives if the Board believes that alternative better serves the District. For example, the Board could examine the possibility of appointing an individual, who is not a Supervisor, to serve as the District representative on the PBM Management Committee. Depending on what alternative is being considered, it is likely that such a change would require some discussion with UPCAI.