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Wildwood Utility

Utility Dependent District

Overview

The Wildwood Utility Dependent District (WUDD) was established pursuant to Chapter 189 of Florida State Statutes And the City of Wildwood Ordinance O2021-16 on March 22, 2021 and the Amended City of Wildwood Ordinance 2021-44 on August 23, 2021.

Board of Supervisors

WUDD consists of a five-member Board of Supervisors, serving in staggered terms. The initial members of the Board were appointed by the City of Wildwood and will subsequently be elected by qualified electors following expiration of the terms of office.

Services

The Wildwood Utility Dependent District was created to provide water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and non-potable irrigation water services to certain properties in The Villages. In October 2021, WUDD purchased the South Sumter Utility (SSU) which provides both potable water and wastewater services to approximately 7,825 homes located in Districts 12, 13 and a portion of District 14. SSU is regulated by the Southwest Florida Water Management District for water use and is regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Orlando Office, for water and wastewater treatment and distribution.

Current Ordinance

When

Where

Board of Supervisors

Wildwood Utility

Mailing Address

Kenneth C. Blocker, Registered Agent

3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, FL 32163

All Board Supervisors in Wildwood Utility have been elected by “qualified electors” (registered voters) residing in the District. They are elected on a non-partisan basis on the general election ballot.

As a governmental entity in the State of Florida, the District is held to the same high standards as cities and counties as it pertains to Sunshine Law, Public Records Law, Financial Reporting and Financial Disclosure Laws. Additionally, the Board of Supervisors adhere to Florida Statute Chapter 112, Part III – Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees.

Edna Santana-Wales

Seat 1

4-Year Term: 2024-2028

David Fountaine

Seat 2

4-Year Term: 2024-2028

Bruno Falvo

Vice Chair, Seat 3

4-Year Term: 2022-2026

Colleen Halstead

Seat 4

4-Year Term: 2022-2026

Roger Kass

chair, seat 5

4-Year Term: 2022-2026

Advanced Wastewater Treatment Management

To view the information presented at the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Workshops, as well as the questions and answers discussed at the breakout sessions, please click here.

Wildwood Utility Information

Finance

Annual Audit

This Audit report provides the reader with a narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the Districts for the last fiscal year. This report is designed to (a) assist the reader in focusing on significant financial issues; (b) provide an overview of the District’s financial activities; (c) identify changes in the District’s financial position and its ability to address the next and subsequent year challenges (d) identify any material deviations from the financial plan (the approved budget), and (e) identify any individual fund issues and concerns.

Budget

budget & amendments

The annual adopted budgets are balanced budgets listing estimated revenues and expenditures by line item and outlining funding recommendations for each Fiscal Year.

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

Approved by the City of Wildwood in September 2024.

Proposed Budget

Policies & Procedures

The Policies and Procedures for the Districts include the general operating procedures as well as investment manual and long-term investment policy.

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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