Achievements and Initiatives of Residents Alliance in Pelican Preserve Community

Residents Alliance in Pelican Preserve has been actively involved in various initiatives and accomplishments to benefit the community. These include setting up programs for residents to rent, sell, and advertise items/services, addressing infrastructure issues, informing residents about safety concerns, organizing activities, and working on community enhancements. Their efforts demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for residents in Pelican Preserve.

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2. Residents Alliance has been involved in .. Having a Rental/Resale list to help residents rent and sell their units Having a Classified Ads list to help residents advertise items or services Continuing efforts working on problems with Comcast service and costs Informing residents of new flood Zones and insurance requirements Surveying residents for use of Town Center Facilities (nail salon, art room, sewing room) Getting an agreement for use of the Golf Course cart paths and use of ponds for fishing Solving Drainage and Flooding problems before ponds east of Avila were connected to the flow way and the Villa Capri bridge was built Setting up initial clubs, activities, and committees Getting a Pelican Preserve monthly newsletter Erecting a wall on western boundary of Pelican Preserve along Treeline Ave. Building a SOUTH-BOUND deceleration lane on Treeline Ave. into Pelican Preserve Blvd. Lowering property taxes 3 out of 4 years Attending City of Fort Myers yearly Budget Workshops Adding additional landscaping along Treeline Ave. and Egret s 6th and 7th holes Working to get Pelican Preserve candidate elected to the Fort Myers City Council Organizing and conducting election candidate forums for Ward 6 council seat with 2 other gated communities Clarifying the Estoppel fees charged to residents Working to allow Bingo in Pelican Preserve Having a member on the Colonial Expressway Committee Clarifying the signage rules for the Master Association docs 2

3. Putting out Radon Gas warnings and information Having park benches installed Working to inform residents of faulty toilet valves recall to prevent more homes from water damage Questioning the charges for the pump station Working with the City of Fort Myers Police for neighborhood watch and security Working to control invasive plants in ponds, and preserves Building the Golf Club house Working with 5 different Pelican Preserve/WCI Property Managers in 8 years Working with 7 different Pelican Preserve/WCI Project Managers in 8 years Working with 2 General Managers of amenities in 8 years Stopping the damage to homes due to blasting Working with Waste Management on the installation of cell tower Having seminars to inform residents of Pelican Preserve fees and taxes Setting up and managing Channel 95 Having Name tags for residents Meeting with City, County, and State officials Providing a NORTH BOUND deceleration lane on Treeline Ave. into Pelican Preserve Blvd. Preventing public traffic from driving on Pelican Preserve Roads and cutting through the community Keeping open for further resolution the issue of golf cart paths to commercial areas Working to have rules and regulations for the use of golf carts in compliance with the Florida statutes Having an ongoing dialogue with the Pelican Preserve General Manager regarding the Town Center budget process 3

4. Getting a Town Center food and beverage offset of costs Tracking all expenses and fees for the Town Center Budget Seeking legal advice to protect residents interests Hiring bankruptcy lawyers to protect residents interests while WCI was in Chapter 11 Reviewing all bankruptcy documents for potential problems affecting Pelican Preserve Working to preserve the 55+ status of Pelican Preserve and monitoring the under 55 waivers Working with the CDD ( Community Development District) Organizing and conducting a candidate forum for the CDD supervisor seats Getting Pelican Preserve residents on the CDD Board of Supervisors Establishing a Pelican Preserve Advisory Committee for the Master Association/CDD budgets Participating in Stop the Park to stop Pelican Preserve residents paying for Gateway amenities Controlling odors from the Landfill Closing and capping the Gulf Coast Landfill Informing the DEP ( Department of Environmental Protection) of odor violations Preventing a C&D( construction and demolition) Transfer Station - ( possible future recycling/processing center) at Gulf Coast landfill Establishing a Legal Fund Raising money for charities and community service Helping residents who have Chinese Drywall Stopping a Biodiesel Plant from being built at the landfill 4

5. Creating a Welcome New Residents handbook Monitoring the commercial development on Treeline Ave. and the I-75 area Establishing an email communication system to keep residents informed Getting a resident representative on Pelican Preserve s Master Association Board Arranging for Lee County Property Appraiser, Ken Wilkinson, to meet with residents Researching the options for the sale/purchase of Town Center Sharing information from CALL ( Community Association Leadership Lobby which provides the latest legislation for Condo and HOA) Helping inform neighborhoods of the turnover procedures Establishing an Open House policy to help residents sell their units Landscaping the maintenance shed 5

6. Get Involved and help your community with your talents! Volunteer to help the Residents Alliance 6

7. Residences Alliance Meeting Agenda March 22nd, 2016 7

8. Residents Alliance Meeting President s Report Carole Brokke 1) Minutes and Quorum 2) Disposal of Minutes Last Meeting 8

9. Officers Reports a) President b) Vice President c) Secretary d) Treasurer 9

10. Presidents Report Carole Brokke Handout Pages 1 and 2 10

11. Presidents Report Carole Brokke Handout Page # 3 11

12. Presidents Report Carole Brokke Additional Issues . 1) Traffic Light at Pelican Preserve Blvd. and Treeline. 2) Three Openings on Gateway CDD. 3) E Mail List Database Volunteer Needed. 4) Oak Tree Issues 5) Water Pressure Issues - Handouts 4,5,6 6) Thank You! Bob Miller and Ron Myrick 12

13. Treasurers Report Steve Lubinski Handout Pages # 7 and # 8 13

14. Committee / Projects / New Business Cindy Weigel - Election Handout Pages 9, 10, 11 14

15. Committee / Projects / New Business Residents Alliance Town Center Purchase Committee March 10, 2016 15

16. Resolution Passed by the Residents Alliance Board of Directors establishing the Town Center Purchase Committee (TCPC) February 17, 2016 Why? Prepare (Study and Plan) for the potential ownership of the Town Center by the Residents of Pelican Preserve per the Town Center Declaration Option to Purchase the Town Center matures at 100% buildout (SOLD) 2500 Units Preferred Ownership and future management body: Likely Pelican Preserve Master Community Association Currently under direction and control of WCI Residents elect Board of Directors 3 months following 90% Buildout 2250 Units

17. Potential Goal: Executable Plan in Place by YE 2019 for the Master Association to act upon when Pelican Preserve reaches 90% Buyout Let s take a look at the Numbers: 2015: 1608 Units Sold end of Year Assuming 150 Units/Year is Met 2016: 1750 Units 2017: 1900 Units 2018: 2050 Units 2019: 2200 Units 2020 >>> 2250 90% Buildout Residents Control Master Assoc. 2020: 2350 Units 2021: 2500 Units 100% Buildout Purchase Price Formula established per Town Center Declaration (Annual Base Amenity Fee X 2500 Units) / .085 Note: If rate is only 120 units/year, buildout would not occur until 2023. If rate reaches 175 units/year, buildout would occur in 2021

18. Assume Yearly Increase 2016 Amenity = $1167 3% Inc. Base Amenity Fee Purchase Price Projection 5% Inc. Base Amenity Fee Purchase Price Projection 2019 $1275 $37.5 M $1350 $39.7 M 2020 1313 38.6 1418 41.7 2021 1352 39.8 1489 43.8 2022 1393 41.0 1563 46.0 2023 1435 42.2 1642 48.3 $4.1 M Assume 2022 Purchase Option at $42 million o Annual Amenity Fee ( free cash ) would be approximately $3.6 million o Owner has right to increase Amenity Fee up to 10%/year o Expense fee still covers operations shortfall Expenses + Maint Revenue o Payment of Purchase needs to be determined by the TCPC; likely scenario will be to secure loan(s) covered by annual Amenity Fee

19. The Town Center Purchase Committee Gary Brun Rich Rittenberg Ron Myrick Steve Lubinski Tony DiLorenso Don Frank Chairman Additional Members are Welcomed

20. Will we have our Challenges ! Obtaining financing of this size might be interesting! Working through a purchase of this size and nature with WCI may present its Challenges Status of the Sale Center is unsettled Will require a management company --- has not been factored in Timing of purchase is really an assumption; highly tied to the economy over the next several years Changing committee members over the years Many unknowns .

21. Carole Brokke History and Legalities Of the 2nd Exit for Pelican Preserve

22. History and Legalities of 2nd Pelican Preserve Exit Heron # 7 Verona Avila Sevilla Portofino Bellagio 22

23. Factors . 1) Pelican Preserve (then Sun City) was in the Gateway CDD. 2) MPO (Municipal Planning Organization) 3) Deal Breaker DRI Language. 23

24. The developer will provide gated access between the Gateway and Pelican Preserve developments via and East-West Connection from the project to the gateway Community. This Interconnection is required by Government and no aggregation issues arise by virtue of the interconnecion . Pelican Preserve Cypress Grove Blvd Gateway 24

25. Issues Safety Security Arterial Road Think Treeline Public vs. Private Road Gated Access Gateway Costs CDD Board Resolution 25

26. Present DRI Language: No permanent roadway shall be Constructed that connects the Pelican Preserve DRI and the Gateway DRI 26

27. Acerage Moving Boundary C A B 1017 185 191/232/180 27

28. The existing construction road will continue to be used for construction traffic until final buildout of the project on the eastern side of Treeline Avenue . 28

29. Prior to the issuance of the last certificate of occupancy for the buildout of the project on the eastern side of Treeline Ave., the remaining construction roadway shall be removed and the Area vegetated to the eastern most boundary of the project. 29

30. Any road improvements necessary to comply with requirements for dead end streets must be approved by the Public Works Department. the construction road cannot be used to permit access to the general public or residents of the Gateway community. 30

31. The Developer shall not be required by city ordinance or through any administrative or city council review process to provide a secondary access to the Pelican preserve DRI. 31

32. WCI will explore the potential to provide an emergency access in the general location Of the maintenance facilities. 32

33. What it takes to change the DRI: 1) $$$$$ Application Fees, Attorneys, Transportation Consultants. 2) Approvals: Developer, City, County, MPO, GSCDD 33

34. Committee Reports / Projects /New Business Membership Update Tish Fiamingo 34

35. Prato Northern Portion of 180 Acres Landfill Power Lines Materita II Gateway Blvd. Cypress Grove Blvd. 35

36. Pistoia (Southern Half of the 180 Acres) 36

37. Special Reports PPAC (Pelican Preserve Advisory Committee) Phil Mezey

38. Pelican Preserve Advisory Committee (PPAC) Report Background GSCDD: Owns Pelican Preserve Infrastructure Assets Operational & Maintenance Responsibilities PPAC: Management Advises GSCDD Board Concerning Asset Budgets & Monitors Expenses Protects & Balances Residents Interests Works With Alliance & Castle Management 38

39. Focus of Todays Reports Safety and Security Work Group (SSWG) Ponds & Wetlands Work Group 39

40. SSWG: Safety Program Action Items Communication/Education Program Consideration of Additional Enforcement Revision of Golf Cart Rules 40

41. SSWG: Areas of Safety Concern What s Been Observed & What We All Can Do: Speeding Stop Signs Drinking & Driving Golf Carts Traffic Lanes & Sidewalks Parking The Preserve 41

42. SSWG: Safety Considerations - The Bottom Line Be Aware of Our Surroundings Exercise Common Sense Practice Personal Responsibility Have Consideration & Respect for One Another 42

43. SSWG: Community Security Actions Hardening The Periphery Report Suspicious Activity - FMPD 321-7700 First Line of Defense - Your Home Close Your Garage Lock Your House & Car Install & Use Security Systems Please Be Aware & Alert 43

44. New Member Need The Work: Monthly Meetings Attend CDD Board Meetings Special Projects & Assignments Desirable Qualifications: Related Experience Knowledge of Pelican Preserve Year Round Resident (if possible) 44

45. Pelican Preserve Ponds Group Projects Update March 22, 2016 Henry Chavira

46. Agenda Ponds Group Members Projects 10 Aeration Washout Repairs Storm Pipe Cleaning Pond Numbering Bank Restoration Littoral Plantings Pond 28 Repairs Maintenance of Aeration Equipment Turnover of Cypress Rainspout Survey Grove Ponds March 22, 2016 46 Ponds Group Update

47. Pond Group Members Bob Geppert Doug Zanter Henry Chavira Lou LeMaire Russ Blanchard Terri Lianzi Wayne Whitten March 22, 2016 47 Ponds Group Update

48. Projects Aeration old Pelican 2015, 24 Ponds completed 2016, 14 Ponds remaining Bank Restoration > 25 Feet 2013, identified 11 ponds in need of repair Top priority Ponds 20, 26 & 28 Pond 28 in progress Ponds 20 & 26 to start in 2 months March 22, 2016 48 Ponds Group Update

49. Projects - Continued Washout Repairs < 25 Feet Hired new company, Copland Enterprises 2015, Ponds 9, 10, 20 & 23 completed 2016, Ponds 7, 27, 32, 34, 38 Littorals 2015, completed ponds 9, 10, 11, 12, 30, 32, 33 & 34 March 22, 2016 49 Ponds Group Update

50. Projects - Continued Storm Pipe Cleaning Eleven ponds identified in 2013 Four placed on priority list Remove debris to control flooding Hired new company, Mattauer Environmental Pond 28 Repairs Extreme Divers completing work begun in 2015 March 22, 2016 50 Pond Group Update

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