SOME DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE CDD AND HOA

Public Entity Governed by a Board of Elected Supervisors

Responsibilities include the creation, financing & maintenance of the community infrastructure including:

*Landscaping & irrigation.

* Ponds & lakes.

*Amenity Center.

*Tennis Courts.

*Fitness Center.

*Swimming Pool.

*Entry and Monument.

*Waterway infrastructure.

ASSESSMENTS & FEES.

Persons owning property in the district are assessed through their annual property tax bill in the form of a non-ad valorem assessment.

Private Entity Governed by a Board of Directors

Responsibilities include the implementation of the association's governing documents including:

* Deed restriction enforcement.

* Covenant enforcement.

* Architectural lot control.

ASSESSMENTS & FEES.

Homeowners receive an annual, quarterly, or monthly statement from the association for their HOA fee.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT OVERVIEW

The Wynnfield Lakes Community Development District is a local, special purpose government authorized by Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes as amended and created by ordinance of Duval County as an alternative method of planning, acquiring, operating and maintaining community-wide improvements in planned communities. A CDD provides the "solution" to Florida's need to provide valuable community infrastructure generated by growth, ultimately without overburdening other governments and their taxpaying residents. Community Development Districts represent a major advancement in Florida's effort to manage its growth effectively and efficiently. This allows a community to establish higher construction standards, meanwhile providing a long-term solution to the operation and maintenance of the community's facilities.

CDD Organization

The Wynnfield Lakes Community Devlopment District is organized similar to other local governments in Florida, in that the legislative body is composed of a five-member board known as the Board of Supervisors. The Board establishes the policy of the District in accordance with Florida law. The Board, by law, must hire a District Manager and District Counsel. Staff members operate utilizing the same formalities as a County Administrator and County Attorney. The Board, through review of advertised Requests for Qualifications, ranks and selects a District Engineer to perform the engineering needs of the District. District Manager staff and the District Attorney administer the operations of the District and implement the Board's policies and contracts.

The District Manager

The District Manager's responsibilities include:

Preparation and submittal of a proposed operations and maintenance budgets for Board review and action.
Preparation of contract specifications for District operations, including community appearance, storm-water management, amenity operations, security, facilities maintenance and landscape maintenance.
File all required forms and documents with state and local agencies.
Attend all Board of Supervisor meetings - implement the policies of the Board.
Completing additional duties as directed by the Board.