NatureWalk Community Development District

Board of Supervisors’ Meeting September 7, 2023

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 Area Chamber of Commerce, 63 South Centre Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

District Board of Supervisors	Jonette Coram
Todd Egizii	Chairman
Vice Chairman	
	Mike Grubbs Danell Head	Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary	
	Skylar Lee	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.	

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NATUREWALK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
District Office · Panama City Beach, Florida · (850) 334-9055 Mailing Address · 3434 Colwell Avenue, Suite 200, Tampa, Florida 33614
www.NatureWalkCDD.org

Board of Supervisors NatureWalk Community Development District

August 31, 2023

AGENDA

Dear Board Members:

The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the NatureWalk Community Development District will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. (Central Time) at the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 63 South Centre 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 the Minutes of the Board of Supervisors’
Meeting held on July 6, 2023 .................................................	Tab 1
Consideration of the Minutes of the Board of Supervisors’
Meeting held on August 3, 2023.............................................	Tab 2
Ratification of the Operations and Maintenance
Expenditures for the Month of July 2023................................	Tab 3
STAFF REPORTS
District Landscape Provider
Presentation of District Landscaping Reports ....................	Tab 4
District Counsel
District Engineer
District Manager
Presentation of District Manager Report
BUSINESS ITEMS
Discussion and Consideration of Landscaping Items
Ratification of WA #18 – Sandgrass Irrigation Components Replacement – GreenEarth.........................................	Tab 5
Pine Straw Alternatives in Median Space Between the Sidewalk and Roadway in Phase 3
Greenspace Development - Phase 3 Construction Gate
Lily Lane Butterfly Garden
Palmetto Park/15 Chordgrass Way Landscaping
Fall Pine Straw Application – November 2023
Consideration of Resolution 2023-10 – Adopting a Landscape
Removal and Replacement Policy .........................................	Tab 6

NatureWalk Community Development District
Agenda – Page 2 August 31, 2023

Discussion of Virgin Brothers Bridge Board Replacement Project
Ratification of Power Outlet Installation Expenditure .............	Tab 7
Discussion of Timeframe for Permeable Concrete Alleyway Repairs in Fiscal Year 2023/2024
Continued Discussion and Consideration HOA Communications
Regarding Parcels Within the District	(Under Separate Cover)
Discussion of HOA Sports Court Fencing Project
Continued Discussion and Consideration of Action Regarding Existing Encroachments on District Property
Discussion/Consideration of Fiscal Year 2023/2024 District Insurance Renewal
Acceptance of Addendum to District Management Services.......	Tab 8 Agreement
Acceptance of Addendum to Technology Services Agreement.	Tab 9
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
Kimberly O’Mera District Manager

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MINUTES OF MEETING

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.

NATUREWALK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

The special meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the NatureWalk Community Development District was held on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at Walton County Coast Branch Library, 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.

Present and constituting a quorum:

Jonette Coram	Board Supervisor, Chairman
Todd Egizii	Board Supervisor, Vice Chairman Danell Head	Board Supervisor, Assistant Secretary Skylar Lee	Board Supervisor, Assistant Secretary

Also present were:

Kimberly O’Mera	District Manager, Rizzetta & Company, Inc.
Joseph Brown	District Counsel, Kutak Rock
(Via Speakerphone)
Jim Martelli	District Engineer, InnerLight Engineering
(Via Speakerphone)
Jess Smith	Landscape Provider, GreenEarth
(Via Speakerphone)

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Call to Order

Ms. O’Mera called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Audience Comments on Agenda Items

There was one (1) audience member present. Audience Member, Mike Hartley asked on behalf of the Homeowners’ Association if the newest developer (Parcel E) could gate the entrance to the parcel.

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Minutes of the Board of
Supervisors Meeting held on May 9, 2023

Ms. O’Mera presented the Minutes of the Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting held on June 6, 2023.

On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors approved Minutes of the Special Board of Supervisors Meeting held on June 6, 2023, with edits, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Ratification of the Operations and
Maintenance Expenditures for the Month of May 2023

Ms. O’Mera presented the expenditures for the month of May 2023.

On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mr. Lee, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors ratified Operations and Maintenance Expenditures for the month of May 2023, in the amount of $70,022.11, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Resolution 2023-05, Re-
Designating a Secretary

Ms. O’Mera presented Resolution 2023-05, Re-Designating the Secretary from Bob Schleifer to Scott Brizendine.

On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mr. Lee, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2023-05 Re-Designating a Secretary, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Staff Reports

District Landscape Provider
Ms. Smith reviewed the Landscaping Reports with the Board and asked if there were any questions. General discussions ensued.

District Counsel
Mr. Brown provided updates on parcels; general discussion ensued with the Board.

District Engineer
Mr. Martelli discussed the completion of the community map project. Any minor changes desired will be sent to Mr. Martelli.

District Manager
Ms. O’Mera reminded the Board that they would be setting the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Annual Meeting Schedule at the next meeting.

A general discussion was held on issuing communications concerning assessment- related information, undeveloped parcels in the community, and the recently purchased parcel. Ms. O’Mera will circulate a document compiled by Mike Hartley, (Director, NatureWalk Homeowners’ Association Board of Directors), and collect Supervisor feedback for Staff to prepare draft communication. The draft communication will be presented at the following meeting.

SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Discussion	and	Consideration	of	
	GreenEarth Items			
1. Approval of Payment for Invoice 96608:			
Ms. O’Mera explained that the Board ratified Work Authorization #8 in the amount of
$5,700.00. The final invoice billed to the District exceeded the previous approval and Board direction was requested. Ms. Smith provided a brief explanation of the project, stating that the boring work exceeded their original estimates.

On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Coram, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ approved payment of GreenEarth invoice numbered 96608, in the amount of $6,078.36, for the NatureWalk Community Development District.

Review and Discussion of Sod Type Recommendation
Ms. Smith reviewed the sod type recommendation report provided in the agenda packet. General discussion ensued. The Board agreed to move to using the Palisade sod, requiring an increase of the original not-to-exceed set for the sod project.

On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mr. Lee, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ set a revised not-to-exceed in the amount of $40,000.00 for the sod replacement project, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

Consideration of Addenda 10 – Sod Installation

On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ Work Authorization 10 – Sod Installation, in the amount of $20,697.75f or the NatureWalk Community Development District.

Ratification of Addenda 11 – Mainline Repair

On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mr. Lee, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors Ratified Work Authorization #11 - Mainline Repair, in the amount of
$1,075.28, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

Ratification of Addenda 12 – Irrigation Audit Repairs

On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors ratified Addenda 12 - Irrigation Audit Repairs, in the amount of $442.15, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Proposals for Pond 13
Bulkhead Repair

Ms. O’Mera presented the proposal received from RJ Gorman Marine with the requested revisions. Additional revised proposals had not been received as of the time of the meeting.

On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Coram, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors approved the Proposal for Pond 13 Bulkhead Repair, RJ Gorman Marine, in the amount of $12,146.94, for the NatureWalk Community Development District.

NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Discussion and Ratification of Virgin
Brothers, LLC Items
Continuing Services Agreement
Ms. O’Mera presented the final form of the Continuing Services Agreement with Virgin Brothers, LLC for ratification.

On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ ratified final form of Continuing Services Agreement with Virgin Brothers, LLC, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

Work Authorization 1- Boardwalk Repairs

On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ ratified Work Authorization 1 - Boardwalk Repairs, in the amount of
$2,032.00, for the NatureWalk Community Development District.

Work Authorization #2 - Boardwalk Repairs: Not-to-exceed $2,000.00.

On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Mr. Lee, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ ratified Work Authorization #2 - Boardwalk Repairs, in an amount no-to- exceed $2,000.00, for the NatureWalk Community Development District.

TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Discussion	Regarding	Proposed
Encroachment Policy

Ms. O’Mera presented the draft Encroachment Policy and turned the discussion over to the Board. The Board would like the Homeowners’ Association (HOA) to review the encroachments and take any available actions regarding non-conformance with HOA Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approvals. Audience member Mike Hartley, as a member of the ARC and Board of Directors, agreed to review all related applications with the committee.

ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Supervisor Requests and Audience
Comments

Ms. Coram inquired if Walton County performs street cleaning within NatureWalk. Ms. O’Mera stated that to the best of her knowledge, since the roads are owned and maintained by the District, the County does not perform this service on community roads. Ms. Coram confirmed that the Homeowners’ Association owns the fencing around the sports court.

Mr. Lee asked for clarification on the circumstances concerning the Oak tree removed recently. He suggested that the Board adopt a process or policy to replace Oak trees when removed.

General discussion took place concerning Kolter branded signage.

TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Adjournment

On a Motion by Ms. Coram, seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors adjourned the meeting at 2:07 pm, for the NatureWalk Community Development District.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chairman/ Vice Chairman

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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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9	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
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11	The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the NatureWalk Community
12	Development District was held on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at Walton
13	County Coast Branch Library, 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.
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15	Present and constituting a quorum:
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17	Jonette Coram
18	Todd Egizii
19	Danell Head
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23	Kimberly O’Mera
24	Joseph Brown
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26	Jess Smith
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Board Supervisor, Chairman Board Supervisor, Vice Chairman
Board Supervisor, Assistant Secretary

District Manager, Rizzetta & Company, Inc.
District Counsel, Kutak Rock
(Via Speakerphone)
Landscape Provider, GreenEarth

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Call to Order

32	Ms. O’Mera called the meeting to order at 12:08 p.m.
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Audience Comments on Agenda Items

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45	THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Minutes of the Regular	
46		Board of Supervisor Meeting held on	
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On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ tabled Minutes of the Special Board of Supervisors Meeting held on July 6, 2023, for NatureWalk Community Development District.	
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FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Ratification of the Operations and
Maintenance Expenditures for the
Month of June 2023
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On a motion by Ms. Head, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ ratified Operations and Maintenance Expenditures for the month of July 2023, in the amount of $47,564.77, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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56	FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Staff Reports
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A. District Landscape Provider
Ms. Smith reviewed the Landscaping Reports with the Board and general discussion
ensued.
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B. District Counsel
Mr. Brown provided updates on parcels, noting that the parcel communication would
be available at the following meeting; general discussion ensued with the Board.
Ms. Coram discussed the status of Tract E’s planning processes with the County. Ms.
Coram states that she feels as if the engineer with the technical review committee has
some confusion about who does what in association with this project. A general
discussion ensued related to construction traffic, and the issues the Developer has
delaying review. Mr. Brown states that the CDD has no planning authority however, a
letter to the planning commission or entities involved in this process stating the Districts
involvement may help elaborate everyone’s involvement. The Board asked Mr. Brown
to engage with the Developer and prepare correspondence regarding District
infrastructure that may be needed, authorizing Ms. Coram to have final approval
authority.
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On a motion by Ms. Coram, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ authorized Counsel to prepare correspondence to the Developer of Parcel E pertaining to the Districts position regarding the Development, providing the rules and concerns of the District in regard to infrastructure in which the District owns and maintains, authorizing the Chairman to approve the final form, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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C. District Engineer
Not present.
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D. District Manager
Ms. O’Mera stated that the next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday,
September 7, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce.
Ms. O’Mera also provided an update on the status of the finalization and acceptance
agreements with contractors for approved projects.
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SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Discussion	and	Consideration	of
GreenEarth Items
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89	Ms. O’Mera turned the presentation of GreenEarth items over to Ms. Smith.
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1. Tree Replacement Proposal
Ms. Smith presented the proposal and noted that the new tree would be installed next
to the existing root ball.
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On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ approved Oak Tree Replacement Proposal in the form of Work Authorization #16 – GreenEarth, in the amount of $695.62, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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97	2. Sandgrass Fitness Park Development Proposal
98	Ms. Smith presented the proposal and asked if the Board had any questions. Mr. Egizii
99	stated he would prefer to see more installed around the pavers to separate the
100	greenspace area such as muhly grasses or landscape rocks. A general discussion
101	ensued amongst the Board and Ms. Smith. Ms. Smith will revise the proposal with
102	azaleas spread out amongst the back area, adding grass along the front.
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On a motion by Ms. Head, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ approved Sandgrass Fitness Park Development project in the form of Work Authorization #17 – GreenEarth, in the amount of $8,200.00, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ ratified Work Authorization #13, – GreenEarth, in the amount of $745.90, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ ratified Work Authorization #14 – GreenEarth, in the amount of $288.80, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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5. Work Authorization 15 – Terminating Work Authorization 10 – Sod Installation,
Including the Provision of Sod Therein
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Ms. O’Mera stated that the Board previously approved the sod replacement project
with a not-to-exceed of $40,000.00, whereas GreenEarth would provide the oversite
and labor (Work Authorization # 10), and the sod was to be purchased directly from
the sod supplier. Ms. O’Mera explained that the supplier required that the District open
a line of credit with certain credit requirements that are not in line with the District’s
policies. In order to keep the project on schedule, GreenEarth submitted a revised
proposal, inclusive of the purchase of the sod.
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On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ approved Work Authorization #15 – Sod Replacement Project – GreenEarth, in the amount of $40,000, terminating Work Authorization #10, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration	of	Audit	Committee
Recommendation
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129	Ms. O’Mera reiterated the recommendations of the Audit Review Committee.
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On a motion by Ms. Head, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ approved the Audit Committee Recommendation of Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank for Audit Services for Fiscal Years 2023-2027, for NatureWalk Community Development District.
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EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Discussion	and	Consideration	of
Replacement	of	District	Signage-
Eliminating Developer Logo
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Ms. O’Mera turned the presentation over to Ms. Coram. Ms. Coram recommended
removing the signs located at the State Forest Trail, Preserve Trail, and Sunset Pond
rather than replacing them. The Board was in agreement with the recommendation.
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On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ approved the removal of District signage located at State Forest Trail, Preserve Trail, and Sunset Pond, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration/Discussion on Paint
Samples – CertaPro
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Ms. O’Mera turned the discussion over to Ms. Head. Ms. Head presented the color
samples provided by CertaPro. General discussion ensued regarding the color choices.
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On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Coram, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ approved the paint color selections, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Authorizing Bridge
Board Repairs – Virgin Repairs
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Ms. O’Mera turned the discussion over to Ms. Coram. Coram described the bridge
board replacements needed. She stated that Virgin Brothers offered the price of $65.00 per
board and would like to have one hundred (100) boards replaced.
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On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ approved Bridge Board Repairs in the form of Work Authorization #3 – Virgin Brothers, in the amount of $6,500, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Ratification of Final Parcel E Settlement
Related Item
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On a Motion by Ms. Head, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ ratified the final form of Parcel E Settlement Related items, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of District Landscape
Removal and Replacement Policy
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Ms. O’Mera presented the draft policy prepared by Mr. Lee. A general discussion
ensued amongst the Board of Supervisors. There was consensus amongst the Board to
table the discussion until Mr. Lee was in attendance.
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On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Coram, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ tabled discussion on District Landscape Removal and Replacement Policy, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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THIRTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Discussion	and	Consideration	of
HOA Communication
1. Parcel Information
The parcel communication will be presented at the following meeting.
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2. August 2023 Newsletter Update.
General discussions took place regarding the information to be provided in the
August 2023 HOA Newsletter Update.
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On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ authorized Ms. Coram to submit District related general communications for inclusion in the August HOA Newsletter, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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FOURTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Public	Hearing	Adopting	Policies
Relating	to	Encroachments	on
District – Owned Property
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On a motion by Ms. Coram, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ opened the Public Hearing to consider Policies Related to Encroachments on District-Owned Property, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ closed the Public Hearing to consider Policies Related to Encroachments on District-Owned Property, for NatureWalk Community Development District.
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FIFTHTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Resolution 2023-06
Adopting	Revised	and	Updated
Policies Relating to Encroachments on
District Owned Property
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195	Ms. O’Mera presented Resolution 2023-06, Adopting Revised and Updated Policies Relating
196	to Encroachments on District-Owned Properties.
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On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ adopted Resolution 2023-06, Revised and Updated Policies Relating to Encroachments on District-Owned Property, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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199	SIXTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Public	Hearing	on	Fiscal	Year
200	2023/2024 Budget
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On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ opened the Public Hearing to consider the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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204	There being no audience present, there were no comments.
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On a motion by Mr. Egizii, seconded by Ms. Head, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ closed the Public Hearing to consider the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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SEVENTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Presentation	of	Proposed	Final
Budgets for Fiscal Year 2023/2024
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Ms. O’Mera presented the Proposed Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. The Board
had no questions or changes to the Budget.
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EIGHTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Resolution 2023-07,
Annual Appropriations and Adopting
the Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024
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Ms. O’Mera presented Resolution 2023-07 and asked the Board if they had any
questions. A general discussion ensued amongst the Board.
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On a motion by Ms. Coram, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ Adopted the Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, for NatureWalk Community Development District.
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NINETEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Resolution 2023-08,
Imposing Special Assessments and
Certifying and Assessment Roll
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Ms. O’Mera presented Resolution 2023-08 and asked the Board if they had any
questions.
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On a motion by Ms. Coram, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ adopted Resolution 2023-08, for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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TWENTIETH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Consideration of Resolution 2023-09,
Adopting a Meeting Schedule for Fiscal
Year 2023/2024
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Ms. O’Mera presented the proposed, Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Meeting Schedule and asked
the Board if they had any questions or changes.
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On a motion by Ms. Coram, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor, the Board of Supervisors’ adopted Resolution 2023-09, Adopting a Meeting Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, for NatureWalk Community Development District.
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TWENTY FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Supervisor	Requests	and	Audience
Comments
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Ms. Coram stated that she would like to move forward with the following. The Board was in
agreement.
1. Purchase of Lily Lane bench
2. Purchasing plant materials to replace on the median and necessary irrigation
modifications.
3. Relocate the Dead-End sign on Beargrass
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There was a discussion on additional greenspace development at Lily Lane Park. Ms. Coram
will request a proposal from GreenEarth.
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Ms. O’Mera discussed the upcoming insurance renewal. The Board would like to continue
financing insurance premium.
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The Board discussed potential modifications to reduce the amount of pine straw flowing into
the storm drains during periods of heavy rainfall.
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275	TWENTY SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS	Adjournment
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On a motion by Ms. Coram, seconded by Mr. Egizii, with all in favor. the Board of Supervisors’ adjourned the meeting at 2:08 p.m. for NatureWalk Community Development District.

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NatureWalk Community Development District

DISTRICT OFFICE ꞏ PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL 32407
Mailing Address ꞏ 3434 Colwell Avenue, Suite 200 ꞏ Tampa, Florida 33614 www.NatureWalkCDD.org

Operations and Maintenance Expenditures July 2023
For Board Approval

Attached please find the check register listing the Operation and Maintenance expenditures paid from July 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023. This does not include expenditures previously approved by the Board.

The total items being presented:  $47,564.77

Approval of Expenditures:

	 Chairperson

	 Vice Chairperson

	 Assistant Secretary

NatureWalk Community Development District Paid Operation & Maintenance Expenditures July 1, 2023 Through July 31, 2023

Vendor Name		Check Number	Invoice Number		Invoice Description		 Invoice Amount	

The Lake Doctors, Inc.	
100197	
1778995	
Pond Maintenance 06/23	
$	710.00	
The Lake Doctors, Inc.	100205	1804210	Fountain Maintenance 07/23	$	170.00	
The Lake Doctors, Inc.	100205	1804213	Pond Maintenance 07/23	$	710.00	
The Ledger / News Chief/ CA Florida Holdings, LLC	
100202	
5876764	Account #536208 Legal Advertising 06/23	
$	659.35	
VGlobal Tech	100201	5199	ADA Website Maintenance 07/23	$	300.00	
Virgin Brothers LLC	100198	VirginBrothers063023	Boardwalk Repairs Deposit 06/23	$	1,016.00	

Report Total				
$	47,564.77	

NatureWalk Community Development District	
Paid Operation & Maintenance Expenditures	
July 1, 2023 Through July 31, 2023	

Vendor Name		
Check Number	
Invoice Number		
Invoice Description		
 Invoice Amount	

CHELCO	
100199	
Monthly Summary 07/23	
Electric Services 07/23	
$	
1,520.43	
GreenEarth Southeast, LLC	100194	96150	Lily Park Enhancements 05/23	$	7,714.27	
GreenEarth Southeast, LLC	100200	9660	Irrigation Repairs 06/23	$	6,078.36	
GreenEarth Southeast, LLC	100200	97378	Landscape Maintenance 07/23	$	9,907.25	
GreenEarth Southeast, LLC	100200	97446	Irrigation Repairs 07/23	$	1,075.28	
GreenEarth Southeast, LLC	100200	97447	Irrigation Repairs 07/23	$	442.15	
Innerlight Engineering						
Corporation	100204	7757	Engineering Services 04/23	$	9,780.00	
IPFS Corporation	100195	Insurance Payment Ten 07/23	Insurance Payment Ten 07/23	$	2,763.18	
Rizzetta & Company, Inc.	100196	INV0000081356	District Management Fees 07/23	$	4,548.50	
The Lake Doctors, Inc.	100203	1778993	Pond Maintenance 07/23	$	170.00	

Tab 4

August Completed Services Nature Walk CDD

Chemical:
Turf Fertilizer August 21st
Turf Weed Control – August 21st
Maintenance teams will continue to spot spray beds throughout the month.

General Maintenance: Bi - Weekly
Aug 7th
Aug 14th
Aug 21st
Aug 28th

Trails Maintenance
Aug 14th

3 Focal Ponds
Aug 7th

Irrigation Audit/Repairs:
GreenEarth was out several times throughout the month to make sure the irrigation was properly running for the new sod. Aug 11,18,21 and 23rd.
Replaced Sandgrass 1st Bridge Controller and Module

Enhancements Completed:
Sod Install – Completed Aug 18th
Fitness Park – Completed Aug 25th
Live Oak Replacement @ 818 Sandgrass – Completed Aug 25th

September Anticipated Services Nature Walk CDD

Chemical:
Turf Bed Pre-Em – Sept 17th
Turf Weed Control – Sept 17th
Maintenance teams will continue to spot spray beds throughout the month.

General Maintenance: Bi - Weekly
In observance of Labor Day GreenEarth will be closed and business will resume on
Sept 5th
Sept 11th
Sept 18th
Sept 25th

Trails Maintenance
Sept 11th

3 Focal Ponds
Sept 5th

Irrigation Audit
Sept 18th

Weekly monitoring of new turf and landscaping that was installed last month.

Tab 5

ADDENDA NO. 18 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK AUTHORIZATION

THLS Woru< AUTl:IORlZATION ("Work Authorization"), dated August 24, 2023, authorizes additional work in accordance with the Landscape Maintenance Agreement By and Between NatureWalk Community Development District and GreenEarth Southeast, LLC. dated January 1, 2022 ("Agreement"), by and between:

NATUREWALK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRJCT, a local unit of special­ purpose government established pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, and located in Walton County, Florida (''District"); and

GREENEARTH SOUTHEAST, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, whose address is 15167 Highway 331 Business, Suite B, Freeport, Florida 32439 ("Contractor").

SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. In addition to the Services described in the Agreement and any Exhibits, Amendments, Addenda, Addendum, Change Order, or Work Authorizations thereto, Contractor shall complete the Sandgrass irrigation controller replacement, attached hereto as Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein by reference, all in accordance with the terms of the Agreement ("Additional Services").

SECTION 2.  COMPENSATION. It is understood and agreed that the compensation for the Additiona.1 Services under this Work Authorization shall be set at Nine Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars and Twenty-Nine Cents ($996.29), and shall be remitted in the manner set forth in the Agreement. The total compensation for the Additiona.l Services shall not exceed the actual services and/or work rendered under this Work Authorization. lt is understood and agreed upon that the compensation for the completion of the Additional Services is based upon all materials and labor required to pe1form such services. Prior to performing the Additional Service, Contractor shall provide a list of locations whereat the Additional Services will be performed to the District's representative, who may require such additional documentation as deemed required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

SECTION 3. FINAL AGREEMENT. This Work Authorization, together with the Agreement, any Exhibits, Amendments and Work Authorizations thereto, represents the entire understanding between the District and the Contractor with regard to the Additional Services and supersedes any previous.ly executed proposal or agreement related to the provision of such services.

SECTION 4. ACCEPTANCE. Acceptance of this Work Authorization will authorize the Contractor to complete the Additional Services as outlined herein and is indicated by the signature of the authorized representative of the District and the Contractor in the spaces provided below. Contractor shalI.commence the aforesaid Additional Services as provided herein and shal1perform the same in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, which, except to the extent expressly altered or changed in this Work Autl1orization, remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Work Authorization to be executed the day and year first above written.

ATTEST:	NATUREWALK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

          Chairperson, Board of Supervisors
WITNESS:	GREENEARTHSOUTHEAST,LLC

,7e,rnca Smith
Jessica Smith (Aug 25, 202306:57CDT)
Witness	By:Brandon Henderson
Its: President

Exhibit A:	Scope of Additional Services

Exhibit A:	Scope of Additional Services

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RESOLUTION 2023-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF NATUREWALK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING A LANDSCAPE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT POLICY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the NatureWalk Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated in Walton County, Florida; and

Whereas, Chapters 190 and 120, Florida Statutes, authorize the District to adopt resolutions as may be necessary for the conduct of District business; and

Whereas, the Board finds that the imposition of the following policy regarding removal and replacement of District landscaping in the best interests of the District and is necessary in order to provide for the protection and maintenance of District property.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE NATUREWALK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT:

SECTION 1. The above stated recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. The District Landscaping Removal and Replacement Policy is hereby adopted pursuant to this resolution and shall remain in full force and eﬀect until such time as the Board of Supervisors may amend these standards in accordance with Chapter 190, Florida Statutes.

SECTION 3. The following policies govern the removal and replacement of landscaping on District-owned Property:
In keeping with the District’s aesthetic values and in the interest of preserving the natural setting throughout the neighborhood, any tree, shrub, bush, or other vegetation having a trunk diameter of four (4) inches or more at any point above ground level that is removed shall be promptly replaced with a similar tree, shrub, bush, or vegetation.
Where it is impractical to replace landscaping with that of similar maturity, a replacement with the projected growth to a similar size within approximately ﬁve (5) years shall be acceptable.
Furthermore, any oak tree having a trunk diameter of less than four (4) inches that must be removed for any reason, must be promptly replaced with that of similar size and species.
SECTION 4. If any provision of this resolution is held to be illegal or invalid, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 5. This Resolution shall become effective upon its passage and shall remain in effect unless rescinded or repealed.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of September 2023.

ATTEST:	NATUREWALK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Secretary	Chair, Board of Supervisors

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BILL TO
Nature Walk CDD
3434 Colwell Ave, suite 200
Tampa, FL 33614

Gulf Coast Electric 8 Commerce Drive
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 837-8474

INVOICE DATE
Aug 14, 2023

INVOICE
511

J O B A D D R E S S	Completed Date: 8/14/2023	
NatureWalk	Payment Term: Due Upon Receipt	
25 Sage Circle	Due Date: 8/14/2023	
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 USA		

D E S C R I P T I O N O F W O R K	
Found burnt recept. Replaced recept with gfi recept and installed inuse cover

TA S K	D E S C R I P T I O N	QT Y

ELEC-DIA-120	$209 Emergency call after normal weekday business hours.
(3) Emergency	Santa Rosa Beach, Segrove Beach, Freeport, Defuniak Springs, Inlet Beach, Seacrest, Rosemary Beach, Crestview, Mary Esther, Navarre, Navarre Beach.

Emergency	$149/hr/person - Emergency rate, 1 hour minimum Rate (1) HR

Materials

1.00

1.00

M AT E R I A L	D E S C R I P T I O N	Q U A N T I T Y

GFI RECPT 15A  GFI RECEPTACLE 15A

1 GANG IN-USE 1 GANG IN-USE COVER COVER

1.00

1.00

Invoice #511	Page 1 of 2

POTENTIAL SAVINGS	$0.00	
SUB-TOTAL	$452.02	
TAX	$0.00	

TOTAL DUE	$452.02	
BALANCE DUE	$452.02	
Thank you for choosing Gulf Coast Electric		
CUSTOMER AUTHORIZATION		
BILLS ARE DUE UPON RECEIPT AND SHALL GARNER INTEREST AT THE RATE OF 18% PER ANNUM FROM THAT DATE. IF A PAST DUE INVOICE IS PAID ON OR BEFORE 14 DAYS FROM THE DUE DATE, THEN THE INTEREST ACCUMULATED SHALL BE FORGIVEN. THE WORK PERFORMED AS LISTED ABOVE FALLS UNDER 12a-1.051(3)(A)(G)(C), F.A.C.; THEREFORE SALES TAX HAS BEEN PAID ON ALL MATERIALS AS PER 12a-1.051(3)(E), F.A.C CUSTOMER WILL PAY ALL COST, CHARGES AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES, FOR THE COLLECTION OF ALL UNPAID BALANCES. FURNISHED MATERIALS REMAIN PROPERTY OF CONTRACTOR AND MAY BE REMOVED IF NOT PAID IN FULL.

Sign here

Date	8/14/2023

CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THE SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED WORK. I AGREE TO PAY ALL OF THE COST RELATED TO THE COLLECTIONS OF ANY SUMS DUE. BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET HEREIN.

X	
BILLS ARE DUE UPON RECEIPT AND SHALL GARNER INTEREST AT THE RATE OF 18% PER ANNUM FROM THAT DATE. IF A PAST DUE INVOICE IS PAID ON OR BEFORE 14 DAYS FROM THE DUE DATE, THEN THE INTEREST ACCUMULATED SHALL BE FORGIVEN.

Sign here

Date	8/14/2023

Invoice #511	Page 2 of 2

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THIRD ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT FOR
	PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT SERVICES	

This Third Addendum to the Contract for Professional District Services (this “Addendum”), is made and entered into as of the 1st day of October, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), by and between NatureWalk Community Development District, a local unit of special purpose government established pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, located in Walton County, Florida (the “District”), and Rizzetta & Company, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Consultant”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the District and the Consultant entered into the Contract for Professional District Services dated October 1, 2018 (the “Contract”), incorporated by reference herein; and

WHEREAS, the District and the Consultant desire to amend Exhibit B - Schedule of Fees of the Fees and Expenses, section of the Contract as further described in this Addendum; and

WHEREAS, the District and the Consultant each has the authority to execute this Addendum and to perform its obligations and duties hereunder, and each party has satisfied all conditions precedent to the execution of this Addendum so that this Addendum constitutes a legal and binding obligation of each party hereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, based upon good and valuable consideration and the mutual covenants of the parties, the receipt of which and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the District and the Consultant agree to the changes to amend Exhibit B
- Schedule of Fees attached.

The amended Exhibit B - Schedule of Fees are hereby ratified and confirmed. All other terms and conditions of the Contract remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned have executed this Addendum as of the Effective Date.

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Therefore, the Consultant and the District each intend to enter this Addendum, understand the terms set forth herein, and hereby agree to those terms.

ACCEPTED BY:

Rizzetta & Company, Inc.

BY:

PRINTED NAME:	 William J. Rizzetta	 TITLE:	 President	
DATE:		

NatureWalk Community Development District

BY:

PRINTED NAME:

TITLE:	 Chairman/Vice Chairman	

DATE:		

ATTEST:

Vice Chairman/Assistant Secretary Board of Supervisors

Print Name

Exhibit B – Schedule of Fees

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EXHIBIT B
Schedule of Fees

	MONTHLY		ANNUALLY	
Management:	$2,275.00		$27,300	
Administrative:	$780.00		$9,360	
Accounting:	$1,386.67		$16,640	
Financial & Revenue Collections:	$324.50		$3,894	
Assessment Roll (1)			$5,200	

Total Standard On-Going Services:	
$4,766.17		

$62,394	

STANDARD ON-GOING SERVICES:
Standard On-Going Services will be billed in advance monthly pursuant to the following schedule:

(1) Assessment Roll is paid in one lump-sum at the time the roll is completed.

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ADDITIONAL SERVICES:	FREQUENCY	RATE	
Extended and Continued Meetings	Hourly	$ 175	
Additional Meetings (includes meeting prep,			
attendance and drafting of minutes)	Hourly	$ 175	
Estoppel Requests (billed to requestor):			
One Lot (on tax roll)	Per Occurrence	$ 100	
Two+ Lots (on tax roll)	Per Occurrence	$ 125	
One Lot (direct billed by the District)	Per Occurrence	$ 100	
Two–Five Lots (direct billed by the District)	Per Occurrence	$ 150	
Six-Nine Lots (direct billed by the District)	Per Occurrence	$ 200	
Ten+ Lots (direct billed by the District)	Per Occurrence	$ 250	
Long Term Bond Debt Payoff Requests	Per Occurrence	$ 100/Lot	
Two+ Lots	Per Occurrence	Upon Request	
Short Term Bond Debt Payoff Requests &			
Long Term Bond Debt Partial Payoff Requests			
One Lot	Per Occurrence	$ 125	
Two – Five Lots	Per Occurrence	$ 200	
Six – Ten Lots	Per Occurrence	$ 300	
Eleven – Fifteen Lots	Per Occurrence	$ 400	
Sixteen+ Lots	Per Occurrence	$ 500	
Special Assessment Allocation Report	Per Occurrence	Upon Request	
True-Up Analysis/Report	Per Occurrence	Upon Request	
Re-Financing Analysis	Per Occurrence	Upon Request	
Bond Validation Testimony	Per Occurrence	Upon Request	
Bond Issue Certifications/Closing Documents	Per Occurrence	Upon Request	
Electronic communications/E-blasts	Per Occurrence	Upon Request	
Special Information Requests	Hourly	Upon Request	
Amendment to District Boundary	Hourly	Upon Request	
Grant Applications	Hourly	Upon Request	
Escrow Agent	Hourly	Upon Request	
Continuing Disclosure/Representative/Agent	Annually	Upon Request	
Community Mailings	Per Occurrence	Upon Request	
Response to Extensive Public Records Requests	Hourly	Upon Request	
Litigation Support Services	Hourly	Upon Request	

hourly rates shown below:	
JOB TITLE:	HOURLY RATE:	
Regional Manager	$ 52.00	
District Manager	$ 40.00	
Accounting & Finance Staff	$ 28.00	
Administrative Support Staff	$ 21.00	

PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS FEES:

Public Records Requests will be billed hourly to the District pursuant to the current

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LITIGATION SUPPORT SERVICES:

Litigation Support Services will be billed hourly to the District pursuant to the current

hourly rates shown below:	
JOB TITLE:	HOURLY RATE:	
President	$ 300.00	
Chief Financial Officer	$ 250.00	
Vice President	$ 225.00	
Regional District Manager	$ 200.00	
Accounting Manager	$ 200.00	
Finance Manager	$ 200.00	
District Manager	$ 175.00	
Amenity Services Manager	$ 175.00	
Clubhouse Manager	$ 150.00	
Field Services Manager/Landscape Specialist	$ 150.00	
Senior Accountant	$ 150.00	
Staff Accountant	$ 100.00	
Financial Associate	$ 100.00	
Administrative Assistant	$	85.00	
Accounting Clerk	$	85.00	

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FIRST ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT FOR
	PROFESSIONAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES	

This First Addendum to the Contract for Professional Technology Services (this “Addendum”), is made and entered into as of the 1st day of October, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), by and between NatureWalk Community Development District, a local unit of special purpose government established pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, located in Walton County, Florida (the “District”), and Rizzetta & Company, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Consultant”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the District and Rizzetta Technology Services, LLC. entered into the Contract for Professional Technology Services dated August 8, 2019 (the “Contract”), incorporated by reference herein; and

WHEREAS, the District consented to an assignment of the Contract to Rizzetta & Company, Inc. on November 4, 2021; and

WHEREAS, the District and the Consultant desire to amend Exhibit B - Schedule of Fees of the Fees and Expenses, section of the Contract as further described in this Addendum; and

WHEREAS, the District and the Consultant each has the authority to execute this Addendum and to perform its obligations and duties hereunder, and each party has satisfied all conditions precedent to the execution of this Addendum so that this Addendum constitutes a legal and binding obligation of each party hereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, based upon good and valuable consideration and the mutual covenants of the parties, the receipt of which and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the District and the Consultant agree to the changes to amend Exhibit B
- Schedule of Fees attached.

The amended Exhibit B - Schedule of Fees are hereby ratified and confirmed. All other terms and conditions of the Contract remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned have executed this Addendum as of the Effective Date.

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Therefore, the Consultant and the District each intend to enter this Addendum, understand the terms set forth herein, and hereby agree to those terms.

ACCEPTED BY:

Rizzetta & Company, Inc.

BY:

PRINTED NAME:	 William J. Rizzetta	 TITLE:	 President	
DATE:		

NatureWalk Community Development District

BY:

PRINTED NAME:

TITLE:	 Chairman/Vice Chairman	

DATE:		

ATTEST:

Vice Chairman/Assistant Secretary Board of Supervisors

Print Name

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EXHIBIT B
Schedule of Fees

Standard On-Going Services will be billed in advance monthly pursuant to the following schedule:

			MONTHLY	
Website Compliance and Management:		$	100.00	
Email (50 GB per user) at $20.00 per month per account:	
Board Supervisor Account	5	x $20.00	$	100.00	
Onsite Staff Account	0	x $20.00	$	00.00	
Miscellaneous Account	0	x $20.00	$	00.00	

Total Standard On-Going Services:			
$	200.00	

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