HBella Collina Community Development District

Utility Water Services Residential Irrigation Services

October 28, 2025
Agenda

Introductions
Bella Collina CDD Services
Water, Wastewater, Irrigation, and Stormwater
Water Usage Statistics and Restrictions
Water Usage Notifications
CUP Compliance
Utility System Rate Study
New Surface Water Irrigation System – Status
Residential Irrigation Services
Settings and Usage
Repairs and Testing

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Bella Collina CDD - Introductions

Presenters:

Rob Szozda – Bella Collina CDD Field Manager

Dennis Kelleher – Bella Collina Property Owners Association President

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Bella Collina CDD - Background

The Water, Wastewater and Irrigation systems are owned and operated by the Bella Collina Community Development District
Water Treatment Plants
Hillcrest Water Plant 15601A Vetta Drive
Pine Island Water Plant 17500 Cavallo Drive
Wastewater Treatment Plant
17500 Cavallo Drive

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Wastewater – Collection and Treatment

Wastewater Treatment Plant – 17500 Cavallo Drive
0.225 MGD - Daily Processing Capacity (Operating at ~ 25% of Capacity)
100% of Processed Water Sent to Golf Course for Irrigation
Usage is Proportional to Potable Water Usage
Residential Lift Stations/Grinder Stations
Grinder Stations Alarm
Emergency Phone # 877-855-5251 – 24/7 Response (Sticker on Control Panel)
Preventive Maintenance Program
Two Lift Stations
Siena Towers
Tennis Courts
Emergency Power

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Grinder Station – Operation & Restrictions

DO NOT FLUSH – PUT DOWN YOUR DRAIN
Wipes
Cat Litter
Wood Shavings
Paper or Cloth Towels
Menstrual Sanitary Products
Napkins or “Flushable
Wipes”
Grease or Oils (Toilet or Sink/Drain)
DO FLUSH
Human Waste
Toilet Paper

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Potable and Irrigation Water

Systems are operated in accordance with Consumptive Use Permits (CUP)
Pine Island (Bella Collina East)
Hillcrest (Bella Collina West)
The CUPs govern the following elements:
The location where water is extracted from for use – ground and
surface water
The volume of water that can be extracted from the ground and surface for use within the Bella Collina CCD
Aspects of system configuration and operations for providing water
(potable and irrigation)

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Usage Restrictions and Statistics – Hillcrest

Hillcrest
Potable Water – 13,480 gal/month per Household (161,764 gal/yr)
1.65% of Residents are Over their Allocation for Potable Water Use
Irrigation Water – 3,278 gallons/month
73.63% of Residents are Over their Allocation for Irrigation Water
Use
Combined Allocation
23.37% of Residents are Over their Combined Allocation for Potable and Irrigation Water

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Usage Restrictions and Statistics – Pine Island

Pine Island
Potable Water – 14,138 gal/month per Household (169,660 gal/yr)
15.28% of Residents are Over their Allocation for Potable Water
Use
Irrigation Water – Based on Lot Size
62.45% of Residents are Over their Allocation for Irrigation Water Use
Combined Allocation
50.00% of Residents are Over their Combined Allocation for
Potable and Irrigation Water

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Overuse Notifications – CUP Compliance

Email/Letters Provided for the Following:
Excessive Potable Water Use
Excessive Irrigation Water Use
Excessive Use of Potable and Irrigation Use
Letters Based on 12 Month Rolling Average and Usage During – August 2025
Cost Impacts for Continued Usage – Provided
Notifications will Continue
6 Month Goal – Compliance with CUP Allocations

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Path to Water Usage Compliance

Awareness – Provide Usage and Trend Data
Provide Assistance – POA and ITS
Contact Individual Residents and Discuss Continued Usage Non-Compliance and Consequences
Restricting Irrigation Water Availability
Compliance Charge
Service Disconnect – Reconnect Charge

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CUP Compliance

Non-Compliance is Not an Option
Permittee is Required to Enforce Restrictions
Overuse Letter Received October of 2025
Corrective Action Plan – Due in Early November
Fines and Costly Strict Oversight of Operations Raises Cost of Services
Ultimately - Rates Would Increase
Irrigation Water Shutoff - Increasing Duration

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Willdan Financial Services

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Issues Driving the Rate Study

Fiscally Responsible to Perform a Comprehensive Rate Study
Utility Financial Needs
Increasing Operating Cost
Ongoing Capital Expenditures
Installation of a New Surface Water Irrigation System
Maintain Reserves for Future Capital Projects
Continue to Promote Resource Conservation – CUP Usage Compliance
Increase Rates Above Allocation to Encourage Conservation

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Existing Rate Structure

The Existing Water, Wastewater, and Irrigation Water Rates Utilize a 2-Component Rate Structure as Follows:
Base Charges – Minimum amount applied per metered connection

Volumetric Rates – Applied per 1,000 gallons of metered/billable flow

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Rate Structure Modifications

Elimination of Wastewater Cap

Adjust Block Allowances for Irrigation Rates

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Eliminate Wastewater Cap

District currently has a wastewater cap for all residential customers at 10,000 gallons per month
Typically used to account for water that is used for irrigation or other outdoor uses and does not enter wastewater system
District customers have a separate irrigation meter
Elimination of the cap for residential customers provides the following:
Promotes water conservation
Improves fairness
Ensures system sustainability

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Adjust Block Allowances for Irrigation Rates

Assign Irrigation block allowances based on lot size for residential customers
Promotes responsible irrigation water use
Ensures equity among customers
Align with the irrigation usage allowances included in the District’s CUP
Annual irrigation usage allowances:
All lots in Hillcrest are approximately 39,300 gallons,
Lots in Pine Island have annual allowances from 107,500 gallons to 286,600 gallons
Block allowances for non-residential customers and master-metered residential
customers will be assigned by the District and/or District Engineer.

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Adjusted Block Allowances for Irrigation Rates

Service Area / Lot Size	Block 1	Block 2	Block 3	
HILLCREST				
Residential by lot size				
All lots	0 - 4,000	Above 4,000	N/A	
Note: Block allowances for combined lots = # of combined lots X block allowance for individual lot size of separate lot.				
Non-Residential & Master-Metered Residential				
Case-by-Case basis (set by District)	See District	See District	See District	
PINE ISLAND				
Residential by lot size				
< 3/4 Acre Lot	0 - 4,000	4,001 - 9,000	Above 9,000	
>3/4 Acre < 1 Acre Lot	0 - 11,000	11,001 - 23,000	Above 23,000	
> 1 Acre Lot	0 - 12,000	12,001 - 24,000	Above 24,000	
Note: Block allowances for combined lots = # of combined lots X block allowance for individual lot size of separate lot.				
Non-Residential & Master-Metered Residential				
Case-by-Case basis (set by District)	See District	See District	See District	

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Proposed Annual Rate Adjustments

Fiscal Year	Water	Wastewater	Irrigation	
2026	N/A	N/A	N/A	
2027	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%	
2028	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%	
2029	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%	
2030	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%	

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Existing and Proposed Rates: Irrigation

Description	Existing
FY 2025 (10/2024)	Proposed
FY 2026 (10/2025)	Proposed
FY 2026 (7/2026)	Proposed
FY 2027 (10/2026)	Proposed
FY 2028 (10/2027)	Proposed
FY 2029 (10/2028)	Proposed
FY 2030 (10/2029)	
IRRIGATION								
Base Charge by Meter Size:								
3/4 Inch	$	9.75	$	9.75	$	10.38	$	10.74	$	11.12	$	11.51	$	11.91	
1.0 Inch	$	24.35	$	24.35	$	25.95	$	26.86	$	27.80	$	28.77	$	29.78	
1.5 Inch	$	48.76	$	48.76	$	51.90	$	53.72	$	55.60	$	57.55	$	59.56	
2.0 Inch	$	77.85	$	77.85	$	83.04	$	85.95	$	88.96	$	92.07	$	95.29	
3.0 Inch	$	142.39	$	142.39	$	155.70	$	161.15	$	166.79	$	172.63	$	178.67	
4.0 Inch	$	237.29	$	237.29	$	259.50	$	268.58	$	277.98	$	287.71	$	297.78	
								
PINE ISLAND (Residential and Non-Residential)								
Usage Charge Per 1,000 Gallons (Per ERC or Lot Size):								
Block 1	$	2.16	$	2.09	$	1.18	$	1.22	$	1.26	$	1.30	$	1.35	
Block 2	$	3.36	$	3.26	$	3.06	$	3.17	$	3.28	$	3.39	$	3.51	
Block 3	$	5.05	$	7.91	$	7.91	$	8.18	$	8.47	$	8.77	$	9.08	
								
HILLCREST								
Usage Charge Per 1,000 Gallons (Per ERC or Lot Size):								
Residential								
Block 1	$	2.16	$	2.09	$	1.18	$	1.22	$	1.26	$	1.30	$	1.35	
Block 2	$	3.36	$	3.26	$	7.91	$	8.18	$	8.47	$	8.77	$	9.08	
Block 3	$	5.05	$	7.91	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	
Non-Residential and Master Metered Residential								
Block 1	$	2.16	$	2.09	$	1.18	$	1.22	$	1.26	$	1.30	$	1.35	
Block 2	$	3.36	$	3.26	$	3.06	$	3.17	$	3.28	$	3.39	$	3.51	
Block 3	$	5.05	$	7.91	$	7.91	$	8.18	$	8.47	$	8.77	$	9.08	

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Existing and Proposed Rates: Water and Wastewater

Description	Existing
FY 2025 (10/2024)	Proposed
FY 2026 (10/2025)	Proposed
FY 2026 (7/2026)	Proposed
FY 2027 (10/2026)	Proposed
FY 2028 (10/2027)	Proposed
FY 2029 (10/2028)	Proposed
FY 2030 (10/2029)	
WATER								
Base Charge by Meter Size:								
3/4 Inch	$	9.75	$	9.75	$	10.38	$	10.74	$	11.12	$	11.51	$	11.91	
1.0 Inch	$	24.35	$	24.38	$	25.95	$	26.86	$	27.80	$	28.77	$	29.78	
1.5 Inch	$	48.76	$	48.75	$	51.90	$	53.72	$	55.60	$	57.55	$	59.56	
2.0 Inch	$	77.85	$	77.85	$	83.04	$	85.95	$	88.96	$	92.07	$	95.29	
3.0 Inch	$	142.39	$	142.39	$	155.70	$	161.15	$	166.79	$	172.63	$	178.67	
4.0 Inch	$	237.29	$	237.29	$	259.50	$	268.58	$	277.98	$	287.71	$	297.78	
								
Usage Charge Per 1,000 Gallons (Per ERC):								
Block 1 (0 - 5,000 Gallons)	$	1.81	$	1.81	$	1.83	$	1.89	$	1.96	$	2.03	$	2.10	
Block 2 (5,000 - 10,000 Gallons)	$	2.24	$	2.26	$	2.29	$	2.37	$	2.45	$	2.54	$	2.63	
Block 3 (10,000 - 20,000 Gallons)	$	3.36	$	3.62	$	5.49	$	5.68	$	5.88	$	6.09	$	6.30	
Block 4 (Above 20,000 Gallons)	$	5.05	$	14.03	$	14.18	$	14.68	$	15.19	$	15.72	$	16.27	
WASTEWATER								
Base Charge by Meter Size:								
3/4 Inch	$	18.03	$	18.03	$	18.80	$	19.46	$	20.14	$	20.84	$	21.57	
1.0 Inch	$	46.51	$	46.52	$	47.00	$	48.65	$	50.35	$	52.11	$	53.93	
1.5 Inch	$	90.18	$	90.15	$	94.00	$	97.29	$	100.70	$	104.22	$	107.87	
2.0 Inch	$	144.28	$	144.24	$	150.40	$	155.66	$	161.11	$	166.75	$	172.59	
3.0 Inch	$	263.83	$	263.83	$	282.00	$	291.87	$	302.09	$	312.66	$	323.60	
4.0 Inch	$	439.68	$	439.68	$	470.00	$	486.45	$	503.48	$	521.10	$	539.34	
								
Usage Charge Per 1,000 Gallons:								
Residential (All flow after 7/1/2026)	$	7.57	$	7.57	$	6.14	$	6.35	$	6.57	$	6.80	$	7.04	
Non-Residential and Master Metered (All flow)	$	7.57	$	7.57	$	6.14	$	6.35	$	6.57	$	6.80	$	7.04	

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Comparison With Other Utilities: Water, Wastewater and Irrigation

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Surface Water Irrigation System Status

Installation of Irrigation Piping Improvements Was Completed in May 2024
Drilling of Five (5) Backup Irrigation Wells Was Completed in September 2025
Bella Collina Irrigation Wells & Pump Stations Project Commenced in October 2025
Project Will Include the Outfitting of the Five Backup Irrigation Wells, Installation of Two Pump Stations Drawing Water From Lake Siena, and Installation of a Booster Pump Station to Serve Bella Collina West
Project Completion Scheduled for May 2026
Startup Testing Will Occur in June 2026
Surface Water From Lake Siena Will be the Primary Irrigation Water Source and Will be Chlorinated
The Backup Wells Will Provide Irrigation Water During Drought Events

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Residential Irrigation Services

Property Owners Association
Manages Irrigation System Oversight Contractor (ITS)
Residents Responsible for Meeting CUP Allocations
Irrigation Controller Accessible to Residents
Points of Contact for Irrigation System Programming Needs and Growing
Tom Jones – Email: Tom_Jones@irrigationnet.com, Ph# 727-521-3320

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Irrigation Installation & Repair & Other Water Saving Measures *

J&J Unlimited
Phone: 352.557.4828
Email: info@J&Junlimited.com
AQUEDUCT
Phone: 407.982.9524
Email: jzeilic@aqueductfl.com
Randolph Outdoor – Irrigation Repair Services
Phone: 352.636.0343
Email: randolphoutdoor@yahoo.com

*Note that these vendor names are provided as a courtesy and do not constitute a recommendation. Customers are free to use their own vendor.

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