NatureWalk Community Development District

Board of Supervisors’ Special Meeting September 15, 2022

District Office:
120 Richard Jackson Blvd, Suite 220 Panama City Beach, Florida 32407 850-334-9055

www.naturewalkcdd.org

NATUREWALK
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AGENDA
Walton County Coastal Branch Library 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

District Board of Supervisors	Jonette Coram
Todd Egizii	Chairman
Vice Chairman	
	Mike Grubbs	Assistant Secretary	

District Manager	
Kimberly O’Mera	
Rizzetta & Company, Inc.	
District Counsel	Joseph Brown	Kutak Rock LLP	
District Engineer	James Martelli, P.E.	Innerlight Engineering Corporation	
Bond Counsel	Cynthia E. Wilhelm	Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A.	

All Cellular phones and pagers must be turned off while in the meeting room.
The District Agenda is comprised of five different sections:

THE DISTRICT MANAGER OUTSIDE THE CONTEXT OF THIS MEETING.

COMMENT CONCERNS A MAINTENANCE RELATED ITEM, THE ITEM WILL NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY

Staff is not obligated to provide a response until sufficient time for research or action is warranted. IF THE

concern the District. Each individual is limited to three (3) minutes for such comment. The Board of Supervisors or

Agenda Items. The Audience Comment portion of the agenda is where individuals may comment on matters that

Audience Comments on

The special meeting will begin promptly at 3:30 PM with the first section which is called

The second section is called Business Administration. The Business Administration section contains items that require the review and approval of the District Board of Supervisors as a normal course of business. The third section is called Staff Reports. This section allows the District Manager, Engineer, and Attorney to update the Board of Supervisors on any pending issues that are being researched for Board action. The fourth section is called Business Items. The business items section contains items for approval by the District Board of Supervisors that may require discussion, motion and votes on an item-by-item basis. If any member of the audience would like to speak on one of the business items, they will need to register with the District Manager prior to the presentation of that agenda item. Occasionally, certain items for decision within this section are required by Florida Statute to be held as a Public Hearing. During the Public Hearing portion of the agenda item, each member of the public will be permitted to provide one comment on the issue, prior to the Board of Supervisors’ discussion, motion and vote. Agendas can be reviewed by contacting the Manager’s office

not addressed during the meeting.

needs and provides members of the audience the opportunity to comment on matters of concern to them that were

the section in which the Supervisors may request Staff to prepare certain items in an effort to meet residential

Supervisor Requests and Audience Comments. This is

at (850) 334-9055 at least seven days in advance of the scheduled meeting. Requests to place items on the agenda must be submitted in writing with an explanation to the District Manager at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the meeting. The final section is called

Public workshops sessions may be advertised and held in an effort to provide informational services. These sessions allow staff or consultants to discuss a policy or business matter in a more informal manner and allow for lengthy presentations prior to scheduling the item for approval. Typically no motions or votes are made during these sessions.

Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the District Office at (850) 334-9055, at least 48 hours before the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 7-1-1, who can aid you in contacting the District Office.

Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that this same person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

please do not hesitate to call me at 850-334-9055.

Sincerely, Kimberly O’Mera District Manager

NATUREWALK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
District Office · 120 Richard Jackson Blvd. · Panama City Beach, FL 32407 · (850) 334-9055 Mailing Address · 3434 Colwell Avenue, Suite 200, Tampa, Florida 33614
www.naturewalkcdd.org
September 8, 2022

Board of Supervisors NatureWalk Community Development District

Dear Board Members:

AGENDA

The special meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the NatureWalk Community Development District will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. (CDT), at the Walton County Coastal Branch Library located at 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. The following is the agenda for this meeting:

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Consideration of Minutes of the Board of Supervisors’
Meeting Held on August 11, 2022,	Tab 1
STAFF REPORTS
District Landscape Provider
Presentation of August 2022 Completed Services	Tab 2
Update on Cinnamon Fern Greenspace Irrigation Restoration
Discussion/Ratification of Acceptance of Pest Treatment
Agreement	Tab 3
District Counsel
District Engineer
District Manager
District Manager Report (under separate cover)
BUSINESS ITEMS
Ratification of Amended Policy for Improvement Encroachment on District Right-of-Way and Property Including Driveway
Apron Improvements	Tab 4
Ratification of Acceptance of Proposal for Stop Bar Applications
And Street Signage	Tab 5
Discussion and Consideration of General Maintenance Proposal (Under Separate Cover)
Consideration of Landowner Improvements to District Owned Property
Paver Installation Request	Tab 6
856 Sandgrass Boulevard
Tree Replacement Request	Tab 7
239 Flatwoods Forest Loop
Consideration of Flock Camera Proposal	Tab 8
Continued Discussion and Consideration of Action Item List (under separate cover)

SUPERVISOR REQUESTS AND AUDIENCE COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
I look forward to seeing you at the meeting. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 850-334-9055.
Sincerely, Kimberly O’Mera District Manager

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1	MINUTES OF MEETING
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Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any
matter considered at the meeting is advised that the person may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon
which such appeal is to be based.
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8	NATUREWALK
9	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
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11	The special meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the NatureWalk Community
12	Development District was held on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at the
13	Walton Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 63 South Centre Trail, Santa Rosa Beach,
14	FL 32459.
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16	Present and constituting a quorum:
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18	Jonette Coram	Board Supervisor, Chairman
19	Todd Egizii	Board Supervisor, Vice Chairman
20	Mike Grubbs	Board Supervisor, Assistant Secretary
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22	Also present were:
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24	Joe Brown	District Counsel, Kutak Rock, LLP
25	(Via Speakerphone)
26	Kimberly O’Mera	District Manager, Rizzetta & Company, Inc.
27	Jess Smith	District Landscape Provider, GreenEarth
28	Brandon Henderson	District Landscape Provider, GreenEarth
29	Audience	Skyler Lee
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32	FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Call to Order
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34	Ms. O’Mera called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m.
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37	SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Audience Comments on Agenda
38	Items
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47	THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Minutes of the Regular	
48		Board of Supervisors Meeting held on	
49		July 7, 2022	
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Ms. O’Mera presented the Minutes of the Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting held on
July 7, 2022, for any comments or corrections. Ms. Coram asked for a correction to line
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On a Motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mrs. Coram, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors approved the Minutes of the Regular Board of Supervisors’ Meeting, held on July 7, 2022, with correction, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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57	FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration	of	Operation	and
58	Maintenance Expenditures for May
59	2022 - July 2022
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61	Ms. O’Mera presented the Operation and Maintenance Expenditures.
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On a Motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mr. Grubbs, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors ratified the Operation and Maintenance Expenditures for May 2022 in the amount of $31,253.67, June 2022 in the amount of $67,760.89 and July 2022 in the amount of $36,573.76, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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66	FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Staff Reports
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69	A. District Landscape Providers
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Ms. Smith informed the Board that for the month of July, GreenEarth mostly
focused on lifting the canopies, shrubs, and performing pruning, which was
almost complete. Additional clean up at Sunset Pond and the Gathering Place
Pond was completed. Ms. Coram noted the weeds (Torpedo Grass) had not
been addressed in Sunset Pond as that would require an aquatic specialist.
Ms. Coram is meeting with the Lake Doctors the following Tuesday to evaluate
the area. The Irrigation audit is complete and pest control treatments are
being provided.
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B. District Counsel
Mr. Brown states that there are no developments on the pending quiet title
action.
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C. District Engineer
Not present.
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D. District Manager
Ms. O’Mera informed the Board that the pond fences were added to the
insurance policy effective July 15, 2022, in the amount of $606.00. The
Homeowners’ Association completed the Speed Radar Sign installation, the
signed agreement is on file. Ms. O’Mera will reach out to the vendor for an
update on the stop bar pricing.
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SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Repairs to Restore
Irrigation to Green Space on Sandgrass
Boulevard
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Ms. Coram gave a brief overview of a proposal provided by GreenEarth under separate
cover. Mr. Egizii inquired as to why GreenEarth would not address the irrigation break
under the driveway, where the break occurred. Mr. Henderson explained repairing the
break under the driveway is not ideal, it could create a weak spot. General discussion
ensued regarding redirecting the irrigation under the road in order to restore irrigation to
the green space.

On a Motion by Ms. Coram, seconded by Mr. Grubbs, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors approved Proposal 26603, with GreenEarth in the amount of $3,000.00, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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124	SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration and Discussion of	
125		General	Maintenance	Agreement	
126		Providers Agreement	
127			
Ms. O’Mera turned discussion over to Ms. Coram. Ms. Coram shared that Eddie the
Painter Services, LLC. had previously accepted the bulkhead repair job at Salamander
Circle but provided written notice of no longer being willing to perform work in the District
after seeing the boardwalk repairs had been completed by Nature Bridges.
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134	Proposal from Eddie the Painter
135	Services, LLC
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Ms. Coram presented the proposal with an explanation that Eddie the Painter Services,
LLC. would only be willing to perform work in the District if there was a contract in place
that provided a minimum of $1,000.00 of monthly work. General discussions ensued. Ms.
Coram will work with Ms. O’Mera to identify a project list for a three month period for
consideration by the vendor.
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143
EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Acceptance of
Insurance Proposals- Egis
Insurance
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Mc. O’Mera presented the Insurance Proposals from Egis Insurance totaling $32,818.00
in premiums for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Property, General Liability, Public Officials, and
Workers Compensation policies.
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Ms. O’Mera stated that since the District does not have the operating funds to pay the
policy amounts in full, a Financing Agreement was provided. The Finance Agreement
requires a down payment in the amount of $3,196.80, with monthly payments in the
amount of $2,763.18.

On a Motion by Ms. Coram, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors accepted Insurance Proposals - Egis Insurance in the amount of
$32,818.00, authorizing the Chairman to accept the Financing Agreement, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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166	NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Adopting General	
167		Policies for the District	
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Ms. O’Mera presented General Policies to the Board. Ms. Coram would like to address the
issue brought to her attention by an owner of other owners in the District self-treating ponds.
General discussions ensued.
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The Board tasked Staff with making the following updates to the policy:
1.	Lake, Pond, and Bridge Policy: Add prohibition on self-treating ponds, including
addition of fountains, aerators, or any unnatural discharge.
2. Fireworks of any kind are not permitted anywhere on District Policy
3. Remove the word “always” where it appears in front of “prohibited”
4. Swimming – Update “discouraged” with “prohibited” language
 	
On a Motion by Ms. Coram, seconde Supervisors adopted General Policies approved revisions, for NatureWalk C	d by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board of for the District, authorizing Staff to finalize the ommunity Development District.	
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183	TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Public Hearing on Signage and Certain	
184		Improvements Policies	
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On a Motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mr. Grubbs, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors Opened the Public Hearing, for NatureWalk Community Development District.
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187	There were no public comments.
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On a Motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mr. Grubbs, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors Closed the Public Hearing, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Resolution 2022-09,
Adopting Policy Governing Posting
Signage on District Property
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199	Ms. O’Mera presented Resolution 2022-09 to the Board.
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On a Motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mr. Grubbs, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2022-09, Adopting Policy Governing Posting Signage on District Property, for NatureWalk Community Development District.
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TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Resolution 2022-10,
Adopting Policies Relating to Approval
of Certain Improvements Within
District Owned Right-of-Ways
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Ms. O’Mera presented Resolution 2022-10 to the Board. Mr. Egizii inquired about adding a
timeline requiring any approved work to be completed within.
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The Board tasked Staff with making the following changes to the adopted policy:
1. Work approved must be completed within ninety (90) days.
2. Authority to District Manager to extend the timeline
3. The owner is to notify the District in writing when the work is completed and
provide photo evidence
4.	Revision for general, non-right-of way modifications
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On a Motion by Mr. Grubbs, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2022-10, Adopting Policies Relating to Approval of Certain Improvements Within District Owned Right-Of-Ways, authorizing Staff to finalize the approved revisions, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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THIRTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Public	Hearing	on	Parking
Enforcement Policies
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On a Motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mr. Grubbs, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors Opened the Public Hearing, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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On a Motion by Ms. Coram, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors Closed the Public Hearing, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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229	FOURTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Resolution 2022-11,
230	Adopting Policies Relating to Parking
231	Enforcement
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233	Ms. O’Mera presented Resolution 2022-11 to the Board. General discussion ensued.
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On a Motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mr.Grubbs, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors Adopted Resolution 2022-11, Adopting Policies Relating to Parking Enforcement, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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237	FIFTHTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Public	Hearing	of	Fiscal	Year
238	2022/2023 Budget
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On a Motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mr. Grubbs, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors Opened the Public Hearing, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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241	There were no public comments.
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On a Motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mr. Grubbs, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors Closed the Public Hearing, for NatureWalk Community Development District.
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245	SIXTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Resolution 2022-12,
246	Annual Appropriations and Adopting
247	the Budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023
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249	Ms. O’Mera presented Resolution 2022-12 to the Board. General discussion ensued.
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On a Motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Coram, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2022-12, Annual Appropriations and Adopting the Budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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256	SEVENTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Public	Hearing	to	Consider	the
257	Imposition	of	Operations	and
258	Maintenance Special assessments
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On a Motion by Mr. Grubbs, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors Opened the Public Hearing, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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261	There were no public comments.
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On a Motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mr. Grubbs, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors Closed the Public Hearing, for NatureWalk Community Development District.
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265	EIGHTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Resolution 2022-13,
266	Making a Determination of Benefit and
267	Imposing Special Assessments for
268	Fiscal Year 2022/2023; Providing for
269	the Collection and Enforcement of
270	Special Assessments, Certifying an
271	Assessment Roll
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273	Ms. O’Mera presented Resolution 2022-13 to the Board.
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On a Motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Coram, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2022-13, Making a Determination of Benefit and Imposing Special Assessments for Fiscal Year 2022/2023; Providing for the Collection and Enforcement of Special Assessments, Certifying an Assessment Roll, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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280	NINETEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Acceptance of Addendum to	
281		District Management	
282		Agreement	
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284	Ms. O’Mera presented the Addendum to District Management Agreement to the Board.

On a Motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Coram, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors approved Addendum to District Management Agreement, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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TWENTIETH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration	of	Resolution
2022-14,	Annual	Meeting
Schedule for Fiscal
Year 2022/2023
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Ms. O’Mera presented Resolution 2022-14 to the Board, setting their annual meeting
schedule for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
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On a Motion by Mr. Grubbs, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2022-14, Annual Meeting Schedule for Fiscal Year 2022/2023, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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TWENTY FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Continued	Discussion	and
Consideration of Action item
List
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Ms. O’Mera informed the Board that their Landowner Election is scheduled for November
3, 2022. Ms. Coram will contact St. John Fence Company to review the proposal as the
one he previously provided to the Board was only valid for two weeks. Mr. Egizii asked for
a proposal for the additional Flock Camera be added to following agenda. Ms. O’Mera
informed the Board that their next meeting will be held on September 15, 2022, at 3:00
PM. Ms. Coram will contact NatureBridges about 10 Salamander to do before the end of
the year as it as been over for over a year if Emerald Coast Scapes is unable to do it.
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315	TWENTY SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Supervisor Requests and Audience
316	Comments
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361	TWENTY THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Adjournment
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On a Motion by Ms. Coram, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board adjourned the meeting at 3:06 p.m. CST for the NatureWalk Community Development District.

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Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chairman/ Vice Chairman
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TAB 2

August Completed Services Nature Walk CDD

Chemical:
Turf Fertilizer – August 17
Turf Weed Control (torpedo grass) – Weekly Focus with maint dept as well as the chem tech spraying for weeds on 8/1 and 8/17
in bed weeds and ponds.

General Maintenance:
August 1st
August 8th
August 15th
August 22nd
August 29th

Other Services
Flatwood Forest had trimming left to be completed. This was finished.
Jonette approved to have another small cleanup at Sunset Pond. This was completed. We also had some more plats growing back and we knocked those out at Gathering Place Pond and Salamander Pond.
Boardwalks were all trimmed from limbs
8 trees in the CDD on FFL were treated for Aphids on 8/16
(2) - 100 Flatwoods Forest Loop on both corners
(2) - 694 Flatwoods Forest Loop on both corners
(1) - 89 Flatwoods Forest Loop in front of home
(1) - 103 Flatwoods Forest Loop in front of home
(1) - 107 Flatwoods Forest Loop in front of home

(1) - Common Area - In front of 134 River Oats.

Rechecked on 8/30 and we our chemical tech found more. Also, these 8 trees need to be treated again. A Map of the location where the infected trees will be provided.
Chemical Tech sprayed all CDD sidewalk plants for mealy bugs and white flies on 8/16 and 8/30
In phase 3 all oak trees that had dead limbs in them were cleaned out. This was Jonette’s request that was promised by Karesse.

Irrigation Audit:
Completed on 8/31

TAB 3

	Work Order	
WO# 27311

Work Order Authorization
This Work Order Authorization (the "Work Order") dated 9/08/22 by and between GreenEarth Southeast, LLC and Customer.
Billing Address:	Property Address:	
Rizzetta & Company
c/o Rizzetta & Company 3434 Colwell Ave, Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33614	Nature Walk CDD

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459	

This agreement constitutes the entire Work Order between the aforementioned parties and includes the scope of service, guarantees terms and conditions, pricing and payment responsibilities for landscape management services provided at property address.

*Pricing is subject to change at any time during the course of the Project/Enhancement due to price of material and supply/demand.

Work order scope: Treat the below infested trees for woohly aphids. This covers one treatment only.

The homes in red have already been treated once and need another application.

Greenearth will evaluate once a week and will provide a report of our findings.

Added 2 trees in swell in between lovegrass and chordgrass

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This Work Order will become effective only after acceptance as evidenced by the respective signatures of the parties' authorized representatives. This Work Order includes all of your and our obligations within the Work Order. No person has authority to make any claim, representation, promise or condition on our behalf that is not documented within the Work Order. In the event of conflict this Work Order shall take precedence over all pre-existing addendum's to this Work Order. All materials are subject to availability.

Authorized For:
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Authorized For: Rizzetta & Company

09/08/22

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Printed Name:  Jenette A Coram

Date

Printed Name: Charles King

Date

Title:

Chair, NatureWalk COD

Title:  Client Relations Manager

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EXHIBIT A

Naturewalk Community Development District
Improvement Encroachment Policy

In accordance with Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, and following a duly noticed public hearing and meeting, the Board of Supervisors of the NatureWalk Community Development District (“District”) adopted the following policy to address the process and requirements related to the District’s approval of installation of certain improvements by third parties within District- owned property and rights-of-way. This policy repeals and supersedes all prior rules and/or policies governing the same subject matter.

Improvement Encroachment Policy

The NatureWalk Community Development District (the “District”) has adopted the following policy for property owners desiring to construct and maintain improvements on District- owned property or rights-of-ways.
Any property owner desiring to install improvements (for example, a driveway apron with a right-of-way, pavers, etc.) on any District-owned property or rights-of-way must first submit their request to their applicable homeowners’ association within the NatureWalk development. The property owner may not construct the improvements until they have received written authorization from both their applicable homeowners’ association and the District.
In the request to the District, the property owner must submit: (a) an Improvement Encroachment Agreement that has been signed and notarized by the property owner (the “Agreement,” attached hereto in substantial form); (b) a check payable to the NatureWalk Community Development District in the amount of $95.00 for the county recording costs;

and (c) a detailed description and sketch of the proposed improvements.

The District’s Board of Supervisors, or the District Manager if delegated such authority, shall approve the request on behalf of the District if the proposed improvements: (a) are authorized by the applicable homeowners’ association; (b) are in compliance with all governmental regulations and permits (including the Americans with Disabilities Act);
(c) do not interfere with the District’s use of its property or improvements as determined in the District’s sole discretion; and (d) do not cause an undue burden to the District for maintenance of District infrastructure as determined in the District’s sole discretion.
Following provision of the forgoing information and materials and receipt of written authorization from the applicable homeowners’ association and the District, the property owner may construct the improvements.
The forgoing provisions and attached Improvement Encroachment Agreement do not apply to landscaping (trees, shrubs, etc.) that a property owner may desire to install strictly on District-owned property. However, District approval is required to authorize the location and details of any such landscape installation, which approval shall be granted in the District’s sole discretion. The property owner shall be fully responsible for the installation of the landscaping and ensuring that such installation does not damage any property or improvements of the District, or any third party’s property, and, in the event of any such damage, property owner shall immediately repair the damage or compensate the District for such repairs, at the District’s option. The property owner shall also be solely responsible for obtaining any local, state, or federal approvals (e.g., Walton County, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Florida Water Management District, etc.) necessary for installation of landscaping, including as

may be required within conservation areas, protected wetlands, or other regulated or protected areas. To the extent the District’s involvement is required for any approval, the District will reasonably cooperate with the property owner in seeking to obtain such approval, but the property owner shall be responsible for any associated costs to the District. Installation of any approved landscape installation must be completed within 90 days of approval and the property owner must provide the District’s manager with written notice and photographs of the landscaping upon their completion. Landscaping that dies within one year of installation will be removed at property owner’s expense. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, once approved landscaping is installed, it shall be considered the property of the District and may be maintained, removed, or otherwise managed as deemed appropriate in the District’s sole discretion. No property owner shall seek to direct, instruct, or control how the District maintains landscaping installed by the property owner. Property owner’s agreement to the forgoing shall be evidenced by property owner’s execution of a copy of this policy.

Prepared by/Return to:

NATUREWALK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT

This Improvement Encroachment Agreement (the "Agreement"), is made and entered into this
  day of 	, 20  , by and between NatureWalk Community Development District, a special purpose local government established pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, whose mailing address is 3434 Colwell Ave., Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33614, (the "District"), and
	                                           ,	whose	address	
is		,	together	
with their successors and assigns (the "Property Owner").		
WITNESSETH:		

WHEREAS, the District is the owner of property or public right-of-way located adjacent to Property Owner’s property at 	

	(the “Lot”). A legal description of the Property Owner’s Lot is attached as
Exhibit “A”; and

WHEREAS, the Property Owner has requested permission from the District to install the following improvements adjacent to their Lot on District-owned property or right-of-way (the “License Area”) in the following manner: 	

	(the “Improvements”); and

WHEREAS, the District wishes to allow the Property Owner to construct the Improvements, provided the Property Owner agrees to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Property Owner agrees that they shall, at their sole cost and expense, comply with all of the terms and conditions provided for in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, the District, for and in consideration of mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, does hereby, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, grant to the Property Owner a nonexclusive license for the sole purpose of installing and maintaining the Improvements, subject to the following terms and conditions.

ARTICLE 1. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS. The Recitals set forth are true, correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

ARTICLE 2. LICENSE. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the District hereby grants to the Property Owner a non-exclusive, revocable license for the sole purpose of accessing, operating and maintaining the Improvements within the License Area. Property Owner acknowledges that this Agreement authorizes only access, operation, and maintenance of the Improvements within the License Area and does not authorize any other encroachment. No legal title, easement, or other possessory interest in the License Area shall be deemed to be construed or created or vested in the Property Owner by any provision of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 3. TERM. This Agreement shall become effective upon the execution by both parties and may be recorded in the public records of Walton County, Florida. This Agreement, and the License granted herein, shall automatically terminate if installation of the Improvements is not completed within 90 days of the date written above. The District in its sole discretion may extend such period in writing, which authority may be exercised by the District’s manager. Notwithstanding anything else provided herein, the District, in its sole discretion, shall have the right to revoke the License and/or terminate this Agreement without cause at any time.

ARTICLE 4. PROPERTY OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES. Property Owner shall have the following responsibilities as a condition of the District’s authorization of Property Owner’s License rights granted herein for the installation, operation and maintenance of the Improvements in the License Area. Specifically, Property Owner shall:

provide the District with written notice and photographs of the Improvements upon their completion, which notice shall be directed to the District’s manager.

be fully responsible for the installation, access, operation and maintenance of the Improvements, including the continued operation, maintenance and repair of the Improvements, in good and working condition;

obtain any and all applicable permits and approvals relating to the Improvements including, but not limited to, any approvals by the Property Owner’s property or homeowners’ association pursuant to any applicable declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions, as well as any other necessary legal interests and approvals. The District does not represent that the District has authority to provide all necessary approvals for the installation of the Improvements;

ensure that the installation, operation and maintenance of the Improvements are conducted in compliance with all applicable laws, including but not limited to, building codes, set-back requirements and other applicable laws, rules, ordinances and codes;

ensure that the installation, operation and maintenance of the Improvements does not damage any property or improvements of the District, or any third party’s property, and, in the event of any such damage, Property Owner shall immediately repair the damage or compensate the District for such repairs to District property, at the District’s option;

ensure that Property Owner’s exercise of the privilege granted hereunder does not interfere with the District’s rights to maintain its property and improvements and/or negatively impact the District’s property or improvements, as determined in the District’s sole discretion.

ensure that the District has free access to and from the its property and improvements, including allowing access over, across, under, or through the Improvements as necessary for the District to operate, maintain, and repair its property and improvements, as needed;

keep the License Area free from any materialmen’s or mechanic’s liens and claims or notices with respect to such liens and claims, which arise by reason of the Property Owner’s exercise of rights under this Agreement, and Property Owner shall immediately discharge any such claim or lien;

ensure the Improvements shall not endanger or interfere with persons traveling upon any public streets or sidewalks within the District. In the event that there is any damage or injuries as a result of the Improvements, the Property Owner agrees to promptly pay the District for any costs incurred because of those damages and/or injuries;

ensure that the Improvements shall not in any way conflict with any law, statute, ordinance, or governmental rule or regulations.

not modify or alter any control structures, drainage pipes, drainage facilities, or other improvements of the District without the prior written approval of the District;

at Property Owner’s sole cost and expense, shall keep the Improvements in good repair and in a neat, orderly, and safe condition;

repair and maintain the Improvements, when necessary or desirable, as determined solely at the discretion of the District. The Property Owner shall be solely responsible for the costs of any repair or maintenance of the Improvements; and

in the event the District must maintain, repair and/or replace any utility and/or drainage facilities or construct new utility and/or drainage facilities or any other improvements, the Property Owner acknowledges and agrees that the Property Owner shall be solely responsible for the replacement or repair of any Improvements damaged or affected thereby. The Property Owner acknowledges and agrees that the District is not responsible for restoring the Improvements to the condition that existed before the District conducted the foregoing activities.

ARTICLE 5. REMOVAL AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS. The privilege
and permission granted herein is given to Property Owner as an accommodation and is revocable at any time. Property Owner acknowledges the legal interest of the District in the Property and agrees never to deny such interest or to interfere in any way with the District’s use of the same. Property Owner shall exercise the privilege granted herein at Property Owner’s risk, and agrees that Property Owner shall never claim any damages against the District for any injuries or damages

suffered on account of the exercise of such privilege, regardless of the fault or negligence of the District. Property Owner further acknowledges that, with adequate written notice, the District may remove all, or any portion of the Improvements, at Property Owner’s expense, in order to repair or maintain any District-owned or -maintained facilities or improvements, and that the District is not obligated to re-install the Improvements to their original location and specification and is not responsible for any loss or damage to the Improvements, or its supporting structure as a result of such removal.

ARTICLE 6. INDEMNIFICATION. Property Owner hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the District and its officers, agents, employees, successors, assigns, members, affiliates, or representatives from any and all liability, claims, actions, suits, liens, demands, costs, interest, expenses, damages, penalties, fines, judgments against the District, or loss or damage, whether monetary or otherwise, arising out of, wholly or in part by, or in connection with this Agreement, including litigation, mediation, arbitration, appellate, or settlement proceedings with respect thereto. Additionally, nothing in this Agreement requires Property Owner to indemnify the District for the District’s percentage of fault if the District is adjudged to be more than 50% at fault for any claims against the District and Property Owner as jointly liable parties; however, Property Owner shall indemnify the District for any and all percentage of fault attributable to Property Owner for claims against the District, regardless of whether the District is adjudged to be more or less than 50% at fault. Property Owner further agrees that nothing herein shall constitute or be construed as a waiver of the District's limitations on liability contained in section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or other statute.

Obligations under this Section shall include the payment of all settlements, judgments, damages, liquidated damages, penalties, forfeitures, back pay awards, court costs, arbitration and/or mediation costs, litigation expenses, attorneys’ fees, paralegal fees (incurred in court, out of court, on appeal, or in bankruptcy proceedings), any interest, expenses, damages, penalties, fines, or judgments against the District, all as actually incurred.

ARTICLE 7. INSURANCE. The Property Owner shall insure that during the construction and maintenance of the Improvements, all contractors and/or subcontractors, at their sole cost and expense, shall obtain and keep in full force and effect, a comprehensive, general liability insurance policy insuring against claims for personal injury, death or property damage occurring upon, in or about the License Area. The coverage and limits shall not be less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), Each Occurrence, General Liability. The Property Owner shall ensure that the District is named as an additional insured within the policy prior to the commencement of any work. The Property Owner shall insure that the policy provides for at least thirty (30) days written notice from the Insurer to the District prior to termination or cancellation of the insurance policy provided for herein.

ARTICLE 8. RISK OF USE/PROPERTY OWNER RESPONSIBILITY. The Property Owner
agrees and acknowledges that the Improvements shall be used at the sole risk and expense of the Property Owner, and that the District is expressly relieved of any responsibility for any damage or loss to the Property Owner or any other party resulting from such use.

ARTICLE 9. AMENDMENT. This Agreement may only be amended in writing by both parties.

ARTICLE 10. LICENSE AGREEMENT TO RUN WITH THE LAND. Upon execution, this
Agreement shall be recorded in the Official Records in and for Walton County, Florida. This Agreement shall be and constitute covenants running with title to the Lot and shall be binding upon the Lot and Licensee’s heirs, successor, transferees, legal representatives, and/or assigns.

ARTICLE 11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement represents the entire Agreement between the parties hereto, with respect to the subject matter contained herein, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, representations or agreements, either written or oral.

ARTICLE 12. DISTRICT RESERVATION OF RIGHTS.

Nothing contained herein shall constitute a waiver by the District of its right to use the License Area.

The rights granted to Property Owner herein regarding the use of the License Area shall not conflict or interfere with the District’s right to maintain, repair and/or replace any roadway utility, drainage facilities, or other District-owner or -maintained improvements within the License Area or the Lot.

ARTICLE 13. NOTICE. All notes, communications and consents required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and transmitted by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, with Notice deemed to be given upon receipt, and sent to their addresses shown above.

ARTICLE 14. SEVERABILITY. If any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement should be held contrary to law or public policy, or should for any reason whatsoever be held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then such provision or provisions shall be null and void and shall be deemed separate from the remaining provisions of this Agreement, which remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect if the rights and obligations of the parties contained herein are not materially prejudiced and the intentions of the parties continue to be in existence.

ARTICLE 15. EVENTS OF DEFAULT. The Property Owner shall be in default under this Agreement if they default in the performance of or compliance with any of their respective obligations pursuant to the terms or provisions of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 16. EFFECT OF DEFAULT BY PROPERTY OWNER. If at any time an event of default shall occur and shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after the District gives written notice of the event of default to the Property Owner, the District may terminate this Agreement and require the Property Owner to restore the License Area to its original condition prior to installation of the Improvements, at the Property Owner's sole cost and expense. If the Property Owner fails to restore the License Area to its original condition within the foregoing time period, the District may, but is not obligated, to restore the License Area to its original condition, and the Property Owner shall reimburse the District for the restoration costs.

ARTICLE 17. ENFORCEABILITY OF AGREEMENT. In the event that either the District or the Property Owner is required to enforce this Agreement by court proceedings or otherwise, then the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all fees and costs incurred, including reasonable

attorneys' fees and costs for trial, alternative dispute resolution, or appellate proceedings. This Agreement shall be governed by Florida law with venue in Walton County, Florida.

ARTICLE 18. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed as a waiver of immunity or limits of liability of the District beyond any statutory limited waiver of immunity or limits of liability which may have been adopted by the Florida Legislature in section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or other statute, and nothing in this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of any third party for the purpose of allowing any claim which would otherwise be barred under the doctrine of sovereign immunity or by operation of law.

ARTICLE 19. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be an original; however, all such counterparts together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed this
	 day of 	, 20    .

WITNESSES:	PROPERTY OWNER

Printed Name:	

By:	  Printed Name:	

Printed Name:	

By:	  Printed Name:	

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF 	

The	foregoing	instrument	was	acknowledged	before	me	this			day	of
	, 20	, by 	 and 		, who are both personally known to me or has produced 		 as identification.

Notary Public

Printed/Typed Name of Notary

Commission No. 	 Commission Expires 	 

WITNESSES:	NATUREWALK COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT	

Printed Name:	

Printed Name:		
By:	 Name:	 District Manager	

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF 	

The	foregoing	instrument	was	acknowledged	before	me	this			day	of
	, 20 , by 		, as District Manager of the NatureWalk Community Development District. He/She is personally known to me or has produced 		 as identification.

Notary Public

Printed/Typed Name of Notary

Commission No. 	 Commission Expires 	 

TAB 5

COASTAL SEAL COATING & STRIPING, INC
MOBILE PHONE (850) 685-2665 OFFICE 850-243-7763
wyattmt2@gmail.com
PROPOSAL
Date:	August 1, 2022

Submitted To:		Kim O'Mera/Representative for Nature Walk Subdivision Fax /eMail:	KO'Mera@rizzetta,com,/seat2@naturewalkcdd.org/wyattmt2@gmail.com PHONE:	Kim Mobile : 850-629-0153	Todd Mobile : 217-899-5921
Job:	Quote for Installation of Stop Bars (4) and for (1) New Stop Sign & Street Signs

We hereby submit specifications and estimates for:

1. CSS proposes to install (4) STOP BARs and (1) DOT STOP SIGN with corresponding Street Signs mounted on top of Rnd post.	2. Stop Bars will be put down in FDOT qualified traffic paints with reflective spheres and the sign will be set in concrete. 3. Total Cost for this effort will be $2,200.00 (Two  Thousand Twp Hundred Dollars exactly).

TOTAL COST $2,200.00

Authorized Signature: Michael T. Wyatt

Signature:

Acceptance of Proposal: The above Prices, Specifications & Conditions are Hereby Accepted. You are Authorized to do the Work as Specified. Payment will be Made as Outlined Above.
Date of Acceptance:	8/16/2020

TAB 6

NatureWalk Homeowners Association, Inc.

August 22, 2022

PJS/K&A LLC
7304 Ripley Street
McKinney, TX 75071
Architectural Approval Notice: 856 Sandgrass Blvd Dear PJS/K&A LLC:

The architectural change request for the following:	has been approved by the Architectural Committee based on the following conditions.

Pavers are approved up to homeowners property line. The CDD must approve the extension to the street.

This approval is based on the aesthetics of your proposed change and should not be taken as any certification to the construction worthiness or structural integrity of the change you requested. You must follow all local building codes and setback requirements when making this change. A building permit or utility locates may also be required. Please check with all County ordinances prior to commencement.

This approval does not grant you access use to any Association, CDD or County property for purposes of making this modification. If access is required for your modification, you must obtain approval from the landowner in advance.

The Association board reserves the right to make a final inspection of the change to make sure it matches the request you submitted for approval. Please follow the plan you submitted or submit an additional request form if the original plan is modified.

Sincerely,

Rizzetta & Company, Inc. Panama City Beach
As Agent for the NatureWalk Homeowners Association, Inc.

Local Office:
120 Richard Jackson Blvd Suite 220 Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 334-9055

Email: hoageneral@rizzetta.com

Mailing Address:
3434 Colwell Avenue Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33614

NATUREWALK HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC.

ALTERATION APPLICATION - PAYERS

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DESCRIBE IN DETAIL, TYPE OF ALTERATION AND MATERIALS TO BE USED: Pavers visible from the front street are to be Tremron 3pc Autumn blend or similar color approved by ARC before installation. Adding additional pavers directly in front of homes is not permitted. Paving alterations must not cause any drainage issues. Homeowners assume all responsibilities to correct any drainage issues.

(IF MORE SPACE IS REQUIRED, PLEASE ATTACH TO THIS FORM. THANK YOU)
An application requesting approval for any alteration which occurs outside the exterior walls of the building MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF YOUR LOT SURVEY WITH A SKETCH INDICATING LOCATION, SIZE AND TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIAL LISTING AND NAME OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMING
THE WORK IF APPLICABLE. Applications are reviewed monthly by the Architectural Review Committee.

If your lot adjoins CDD, Preserve Easement, or includes setbacks, please ensure your request includes your marked plat clearly shows your request not encroaching in any way upon those areas and retained within your platted lot area and lot line.

If your lot adjoins CDD property, we will also be copying them on this approval, when granted. Be certain to not encroach upon CDD property. If you have questions for the CDD, please contact the District Manager at (komera@rizzetta.com

If approval is granted, it is not to be construed to cover approval of any County Code Requirements. A building permit from the appropriate building department is needed on most property alterations and/or improvements. The Association shall have no liability or obligation to determine whether such improvement, alteration or addition complies with any applicable law, rule, regulation, code or ordinance.

As a condition precedent to granting approval of any request for a change, alteration or addition to an existing basic structure, the applicant, their heirs and assigns thereto, hereby assume sole responsibility for the repair, maintenance or replacement of any such change, alteration or addition. IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT THE NATUREWALK HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC. AND RIZZETTA & COMPANY, INC., ARE NOT REQUIRED TO TAKE ANY ACTION TO REPAIR, REPLACE OR MAINTAIN ANY SUCH APPROVED CHANGE, ALTERATION OR ADDITION, OR ANY STRUCTURE OR ANY OTHER PROPERTY. THE HOMEOWNER AND ITS ASSIGNS ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND COST FOR ANY ADDITION OR CHANGE AND ITS FUTURE UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE.

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DATE:   8/16/2022	 APPROVED:  X	 NOT APPROVED: 	_

 ARC Committee - Minutes of the August 16, 2022 ARC Meeting	
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE FOR THE ASSOCIATION
CONDillONS OF APPROVAL, IF APPLICABLE: The homeowner will assume all liability and responsibility for ensuring there are no issues with drainage and no encroachment on abutting property, easements, setbacks or utilities and will be responsible for costs incurred to relocate any lighting or irrigation affected by the additional pavers. The HOA will not be responsible for any issues arising from paver installation now or in the future.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: 	
	Pavers are approved up to homeowners property line.	
	The CDD must approve the extension to the street.	

Attachment A
Owner is proposing to add pavers to the west side of the existing drive. The additional pavers would be 4 foot wide running the full length of the existing drive tying into the existing alley.
They would also extend up 4 feet beyond the corner of the house. The addition would require the removal of one shrub that is very near to the existing drive making exiting the vehicle on that side very difficult.
Installation of the pavers would be performed by Brazilian Brickpavers. They are a local firm that has completed many projects in the area. The pavers would match those in the existing drive. They would also be installed over a crushed concrete base.

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To the CDD: -

I have many sick and dead trees beyond my 25 ft preserve in an area that is marked Conservation Easement. The dead trees appear to be the same species and there are a high concentration of them.
I first noticed that they trees were very slow to bloom in early April. Several of my palms had freeze damage and I assumed these trees sustained delayed ,blooms. When I came back in May, some of the trunks had leave sprouts – but nothing on the tips of the branches – another sign of a tree in decline. When I returned in early August it was obvious they were dead. I have talked to Green Earth, the owner of the local nursery, I have email with UFL Horticultural Agent( Evan Andersen) a Forest Agent, Ian
Stone.	Blight, disease, the cold winter, too much water, not enough water, a change in hydrology, and cycle of life have been some possible explanations. When I was in NatureWalk last week, I noticed that the same trees are dead where there are no homes, no pools, no development.	In looking for replacement trees, I took a picture of a sweet bay magnolia on 8/15 and once again on 9/7 – now this has a fungus too. I have already treated this tree. So maybe it is blight that has caused these trees to die.

In this proposal, I have included a mock up tree “survey” listing the trees, their approximate location, and size from my property out to 54’ ( which includes my 25’ property buffer). I have included aerial photos and several neighborhood photos highlighting dead trees throughout NatureWalk. I would like to start a replacement program. I want to remove ½ of a tree noted as #1 on my survey (pictures included)and plant a 30 gallon* magnolia (on approved list) . This is a multi-trunk (maybe yaupon holly) that is sick – 2 of the 4 trunks have no leaves – they are very small 1.5” diameter and 3.75” diameter. They are approximate 3’ from my buffer. I also have 2 trees that are marked as #7 – approx. 12’ from the 25’ buffer – that are 1” diameter and 1.75” diameter and plant a 30 gallon* holly or magnolia there(both on the Walton county approved list). I also want to plant 3 - 7 gallon pines – places marked to start refurbishing the conservation easement. No other trees to be removed at this time. I have one 1” diameter tree in my buffer that i plan to remove and replace. I have included an approval email from Walton County - as long as it is on the list – I do not need a permit.
I spoke to a DEP agent yesterday. As long as I am not planting in the Wetland portion of the Conservation Easement, a permit was NOT required by DEP. Pines were an approve and suggested tree.

30 gallon is the largest size I can get that does not require equipment to move.

Laureen London

Laureen London <Laureen@llondon.com>
To:

Tue 9/13/2022 12:20 PM

Chrisha Martin

Please save this email string as a pdf and include with my packet.

Laureen London <Laureen@llondon.com>

To:
Nature Walk CAM
Mon 9/12/2022 3:41 PM

Here is the approval conversation from Walton County on the Secondary space. I have yet to track down anyone from DEP.
From: Laureen London
Sent: Friday, September 2, 2022 2:26 PM
To: Bradley Bohn <bohbradley@co.walton.fl.us>
Subject: RE: Trees in Secondary Wetland and Upland Protection Zone

Thank you so much.
From: Bradley Bohn <bohbradley@co.walton.fl.us>
Sent: Friday, September 2, 2022 2:25 PM
To: Laureen London <Laureen@llondon.com>
Subject: RE: Trees in Secondary Wetland and Upland Protection Zone

Yeah, you can plant some as long as they are on the approved list and proper size. Respectfully,
Bradley Bohn Environmental Planner
From: Laureen London <Laureen@llondon.com>
Sent: Friday, September 2, 2022 2:22 PM
To: Bradley Bohn <bohbradley@co.walton.fl.us>
Subject: RE: Trees in Secondary Wetland and Upland Protection Zone

Apologize – one more question – am I allowed to plant any additional trees (that are on the list) in my 25 ft? same criteria – approx. 30 galloon.

From: Bradley Bohn <bohbradley@co.walton.fl.us>
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2022 10:24 AM
To: Laureen London <Laureen@llondon.com>
Subject: RE: Trees in Secondary Wetland and Upland Protection Zone
Yeah that would be fine. Respectfully,

Bradley Bohn D O Inspector
From: Laureen London <Laureen@llondon.com>
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2022 9:04 AM
To: Bradley Bohn <bohbradley@co.walton.fl.us>
Subject: Re: Trees in Secondary Wetland and Upland Protection Zone

The largest tree that could physically get moved in a wheel barrel (without equipment ) would be approximately 30 gallon. That would be the closest size to the second tree. Would that work?
Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 19, 2022, at 8:12 AM, Bradley Bohn <bohbradley@co.walton.fl.us> wrote:

A permit is not required as long as you are removing a dead or diseased tree. You will have to replace the removed tree with the same species or an approved species (Approved plant list is located in Chapter 5.01.06 of the Land Development Code). The replacement tree will also have to be similar in size as well.

Please also note that no heavy equipment can be used to remove the trees in a protected area. If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me.
Respectfully,

Bradley Bohn
Development Order Inspector

842 State Highway 20 E, Unit 110
Freeport, Florida 32439
O: (850)267-1955
C: (850)333-4606

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Dead trees across Kolter Construction

Tree on 9/8/22

Neighbor Tree on 9/8/22

Dead trees across Kolter Construction

Towards Lots 124 & 125

Moving from behind Lots 124 & 125 going towards Sandgrass Blvd

Towards Boardwalk

Closer behind Lot 123

Circled are dead trees

Aerial view of dead trees behind Lots 123, 124 & 125

I want to cut off #1 these two branches and blue x place a magnolia(on approved list) to the side of it. Second picture -#7 tree- either remove or leave but plant another magnolia blue x in front of it. These are at the 28’ and 38’ which is (3’ and 13’ off my 25’ buffer) - 3 additional pines to be planted at 40’, 45’, and 45’ mark in empty space no removal.

-Laureen London