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Amenity Authority

Committee

The Amenity Authority Committee (AAC) is a committee of the Village Center Community Development District (VCCDD). The AAC is governed by a Board of Directors, including a representative from the VCCDD and a resident from each of the five geographical areas that comprise the VCCDD service area which includes Districts 1-4 and the Lady Lake/Lake County portion of The Villages.  The Board of Directors are elected by landowners of their respective Districts and serve 4-year terms.

The AAC is responsible for amenity services north of CR 466 and provides input, explores issues and provides advice and recommendations to the Village Center Community Development District on issues related to the Recreation Amenities Division (RAD) Fund.

Since the AAC is not a legal entity, the VCCDD shall promptly enact, adopt or put into place those rules, policies, procedures or other actions of the AAC within the scope of their powers.  VCCDD shall enter into those contracts and disburse the funds necessary and proper to implement the actions of the AAC.

Amenity Authority Committee General and Procedural Rules

The Recreation Amenity Division (RAD) Fund receives revenue from the Amenity Feeof residents in Districts 1-4 and the Lady Lake/Lake County portion of The Villages and funds are used to provide them with amenity services in exchange for this fee.

  • Landscaping (Recreation and Common Areas)
  • Water Retention Areas
  • Community Watch
  • Recreation Centers and Activities
  • Gates and Postal Facility Maintenance
  • Executive Golf Courses
  • Amenity services north of CR 466
  • Review and recommend approval of the annual budget to VCCDD
  • Review budget to actual statements
  • Explore significant and important issues that may arise and provide direction
  • Review and approve contract renewals and bid and proposal awards
  • Review and approve all capital expenditures
  • Rate setting of amenity facility user fees
  • Policy control over operations of amenity facilities and services
  • Restricted from involvement in Public Safety, Management Fees/Services
  • Prohibited from establishing disparate services north and south of CR 466

When

Where

Committee Members

Amenity Authority

Mailing Address

Kenneth C. Blocker, Registered Agent

3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, FL 32163

Donna Kempa

Chair, district 3

4-Year Term: 2024-2028

Don Deakin

district 4

4-Year Term: 2024-2028

Bill Williamson

Lady Lake/lake county

4-Year Term: 2022-2026

James Vaccaro

district 1

4-Year Term: 2022-2026

Richard Benson

Vice Chair, district 2

4-Year Term: 2022-2026

Richard Cole

vccdd

VCCDD Board Appointed

Capital Improvement Projects

The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a critical management and planning tool that helps ensure the long-term sustainability of The Villages District. Through this multi-year plan, key capital and major maintenance projects are identified, alongside a comprehensive funding strategy. The CIP focuses on enhancing public safety and recreational facilities to maintain the high standard of our community.

Current Projects

Paradise Regional Recreation Center
Rebuild Project

Recreation

TBD

The Paradise Regional Recreation Center Rebuild Project is underway! This section will be used to provide information and periodic updates on the Paradise Recreation Center. Please continue to check back for additional information.

August 2022

During the August 2022 Amenity Authority Committee (AAC) Meeting, District Staff gave a presentation on the Proposed Capital Improvement Project for the Demolition and Rebuild of the Paradise Regional Recreation Center to gain AAC direction on proceeding with conceptual design plans and resident input survey.

The Amenity Authority Committee authorized the District to proceed with developing conceptual design plans and initiating a resident survey on desired amenity improvements for the Paradise Recreation Center.

August 2022 Presentation

August 2022
October 2022

The Resident Survey conducted ran from October 3, 2022 until October 28, 2022.

Survey Results

October 2022
November 2022

The Resident Survey results were presented to the AAC during the November 2022 Meeting.

November 2022
March 2023

District Staff presented the Conceptual Design Plan Presentation to the Amenity Authority Committee during the March 2023 Meeting.

2023 Conceptual Design Plan Presentation

March 2023
June 2023

During the June 2023 Amenity Authority Committee Meeting, District Staff presented the Final Concept Design Plan Presentation to the to gain direction on proceeding with detailed design phase, development of construction and issue of bid documents and RFP for bidding phase.

2023 Final Concept Design Plan Presentation

June 2023
November 2023

Adopt Final Budgets

District Staff presented the Conceptual Design Plan Presentation to the Amenity Authority Committee during the November 2023 Meeting.

November 2023 Conceptual Design Plan Presentation

November 2023
February 2025

After more than a year of detailed architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and landscape plan design and development, as well as a series of detailed reviews by the Recreation and Parks Department and District Property Management, the final Bid Package was completed and the Invitation to Bid was released.  More than 20 Contractors attended the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference.  Bids for this project are due late April 2025.  We anticipate this project to be awarded in May or June 2025 with a mobilization and closure in August 2025.  This project is estimated to take approximately 18-22 months to complete from closure. 
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held onsite in the Spring with the Amenity Authority Committee to celebrate the start of bringing this modern amenity to the Historic side of
The Villages.

February 2025
April 2025

The Mark Twain Library will close approximately 6 weeks before the closure of the Paradise Regional Recreation Center.  This is to allow the Library volunteers and District Staff time to box and store all the library contents.  The Mark Twain Library will host a celebratory event prior to closure to commemorate their success as they look forward to the delivery of a brand new, larger and modernized Mark Twain Library when we cut the ribbon on the new Paradise Regional Recreation Center in 2027.

April 2025

AAC Information

Capital Improvement Plan

A Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a management and planning tool to help ensure the sustainability of the District. The CIP is a multi-year plan that identifies capital and major maintenance projects along with a funding plan.

The District’s Fiscal Year (FY) runs from October 1 to September 30 each year.

Annual Report

The District Annual Report contains a breakdown of facts and figures, provide numerous accomplishments, cost-saving measures, enhancements and various projects that have been implemented over the last Fiscal Year.

As with many things throughout the community, the dedication to a balanced budget that delivers consistency, transparency and cost-effectiveness is paramount.

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