A Community Development District (CDD) is a local, special-purpose government framework authorized by Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes as amended, and is an alternative to municipal incorporation for managing and financing infrastructure required to support development of a community.
General Information on CDDs
- Chapter 189 Website
- Chapter 190 Website
- Chapter 197 Website
- Chapter 112 – Code of Ethics
- Florida Commission on Ethics
- Department of Financial Services
- Auditor General
Heritage Palms CDD Specific Documents
- Ordinance 2873 Establishing District (HTML and PDF) – City Council of Fort Myers ordinance 2873 creating the boundaries of the district on 21 September 1988.
- Ordinance 2914 Expanding District Boundaries (HTML and PDF) – City Council of Fort Myers ordinance 2914 expanding district boundaries on 18 October 1999.
- Ordinance 2942 Granting Special Powers (HTML and PDF) – City Council of Fort Myers ordinance 2942 granting special powers for creating recreational facilities and security facilities on 22 February 2000.
- District Boundaries Map (PDF image file of a map showing the boundaries of the district)
- CDD – HOA Agreement (HTML and PDF) – a maintenance agreement outlining areas of responsibility for the HOA and CDD, executed March 27, 2014
- North Lakes, Fountains and Aerators Map (PDF image file of a map showing the locations of fountains and aerators in the north half of the community)
- South Lakes, Fountains and Aerators Map (PDF image file of a map showing the locations of fountains and aerators in the south half of the community)
Heritage Palms CDD Performance Measures, Standards & Annual Reporting
| Goals for Fiscal Year | Annual Report |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year 2025 Goals – August 29, 2024 |
Services
The Heritage Palms CDD manages the storm water management system, lakes, and preserves, and roadways within Heritage Palms. For More information, please visit the Services page.
CDD Elections
The CDD Board of Supervisors are elected to terms of four years and elections are staggered on a 2-year cycle. Information on declaring a candidacy and running for office are provided here.
Community Links
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