MINUTES OF MEETING
SADDLE CREEK PRESERVE OF POLK COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

The Audit Committee meeting of the Saddle Creek Preserve of Polk County Community Development District was held Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 3:31 p.m. at The Hampton Inn – Lakeland, 4420 North Socrum Loop Road, Lakeland, Florida.

Present for the Audit Committee were:

Lori Campagna Erica Miro Smith
Kelly Evans by Zoom
Abby Morrobel Sean Finotti
Also present were:

Monica Virgen	District Manager, GMS
Grace Rinaldi	District Counsel, Kilinski Van Wyk
Allen Bailey	Field Manager, GMS

The following is a summary of the discussions and actions taken at the March 25, 2025 Saddle Creek Preserve of Polk County Community Development District’s Board of Supervisors Meeting.

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS	Roll Call
Ms. Virgen called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m. and called roll. Four Board members were present constituting a quorum. Ms. Evans participated by Zoom.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSNESS	Public Comment Period
Ms. Virgen opened the public comment period. There were no public comments.

THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS	Audit Services
Approval of Request for Proposals and Selection Criteria

March 25, 2025	Saddle Creek Preserve of Polk County CDD

Ms. Virgen stated in the agenda package is the suggested evaluation criteria. Ms. Campagna stated the pricing should be included. She suggested changing the points to 30 points on price and adjust the others accordingly.
Ms. Virgen explained the purpose of the audit services and noted they are good for 5 years.
Ms. Rinaldi added comments on the compensation and changing points.
Ms. Virgen explained how the 5-year agreement worked and the required notices and process, including potential increases without the 5-year contract. Ms. Virgen stated an audit must be completed each year. She added this is a Florida statute and they must follow the outlined process and re-bidding is allowed at any time. This helps in budgeting.

On MOTION by Ms. Miro Smith, seconded by Ms. Campagna, with all in favor, the Request for Proposals and Selection Criteria, was approved.

Approval of Notice of Request for Proposals for Audit Services
Ms. Virgen stated this notice will be posted on a newspaper of general circulation.

On MOTION by Ms. Campagna, seconded by Ms. Morrobel, with all in favor, the Notice of Request for Proposals for Audit Services, was approved.

Public Announcement of Opportunity to Provide Audit Services
Ms. Virgen stated this is the required public announcement and anyone can submit a proposal.

FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS	Adjournment
Ms. Virgen adjourned the meeting.

On MOTION by Ms. Campagna, seconded by Ms. Miro Smith, with all in favor, the meeting was adjourned.

Chairman/Vice Chairman

Secretary/Assistant Secretary

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