HILLCREST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT

BROWARD COUNTY Regular Board Meeting November 20, 2025
8:30 A.M.

Special District Services, Inc. 8785 SW 165th Avenue, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33193
www.hillcrestcdd.org 786.347.2700 ext. 2027 Telephone 877.SDS.4922 Toll Free 561.630.4923 Facsimile

AGENDA
HILLCREST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Parkview at Hillcrest Clubhouse 4500 Hillcrest Drive
Hollywood, Florida 33021
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
November 20, 2025
8:30 A.M.

Call to Order
Proof of Publication	Page 1
Establish a Quorum
Additions or Deletions to Agenda
Comments from the Public for Items Not on the Agenda
Approval of Minutes
July 17, 2025 Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing…	Page 3
Old Business
Update Regarding Perimeter Wall Lighting (Washington Street & S 42nd Avenue)
New Business
Consider Resolution No. 2025-05 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Amended Budget	Page 7
Consider Resolution No. 2025-06 – Goals and Objectives Annual Report	Page 12
Administrative & Operational Matters
Board Members & Staff Closing Comments
Adjourn

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SUN-SENTINEL

HILLCREST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING
JULY 17, 2025

CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Board Meeting of the Hillcrest Community Development District (the “District”) was called to order at 8:32 a.m. in the Parkview at Hillcrest Clubhouse Community Room located at 4500 Hillcrest Drive, Hollywood, Florida 33021.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

Ms. Nguyen presented proof of publication that notice of the Regular Board Meeting had been published in the Sun-Sentinel on October 10, 2024, as legally required.
ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Ms. Nguyen reminded the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) that during the May 15, 2025, Regular Board Meeting, the Board appointed Mr. Jhonny Graterol to the unexpired 4-year term of office in Seat 3 and such term of office will expire in November 2028. Ms. Nguyen explained that Mr. Graterol accepted the appointment and on June 26, 2025, Ms. Nguyen, Notary Public in the State of Florida, administered the Oath of Office to him.

Ms. Nguyen determined that the attendance of Supervisors Suzanne Friedel, Jamaine Lemon, and Jhonny Graterol constituted a quorum and it was in order to proceed with the meeting.

Staff in attendance included: District Manager Nancy Nguyen of Special District Services, Inc. and District Counsel Jonathan Johnson (via conference call) of Kutak Rock LLP.

Also in attendance was: Jessi Demi Ortega (Parkview at Hillcrest HOA Manager) of Castle Group.

SEAT AND WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBER (JHONNY GRATEROL, SEAT 3, EXP. 2028)

Ms. Nguyen sat and welcomed Mr. Graterol to the District Board.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

As a result of the changes to the Board of the District, Ms. Nguyen recommended that re-election of the District’s Officers take place. She provided the following slate of names for election:

Chairperson – Andrew Maxey
Vice Chairperson – Elizabeth Reeser
Secretary/Treasurer – Nancy Nguyen
Assistant Secretaries – Suzanne Friedel, Jamaine Lemon, Jhonny Graterol, Armando Silva and Gloria Perez
A motion was made by Mr. Graterol, seconded by Ms. Friedel and passed unanimously to elect the District’s Officers, as listed above.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA
Ms. Nguyen stated that Mr. Lemon had expressed his desire to resign from the Board upon the adjournment of today's meeting. She explained that his resignation letter would be formally accepted during the Administrative and Operation Matters discussion.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

There were no comments from the public for items not on the agenda.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.  May 15, 2025, Regular Board Meeting

Ms. Nguyen presented the minutes of the May 15, 2025, Regular Board Meeting and asked if there were any corrections and/or revisions. There being none, a motion was made by Mr. Lemon, seconded by Ms. Friedel and unanimously passed approving the May 15, 2025, Regular Board Meeting minutes, as presented.
NOTE: At approximately 8:36 a.m., Ms. Nguyen recessed the Regular Meeting and simultaneously opened the Public Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING
Proof of Publication

Ms. Nguyen presented proof of publication that notice of the Public Hearing had been published in the
Sun Sentinel on June 27, 2025, and July 4, 2025, as legally required.

Receive Public Comments on Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Final Budget

Ms. Nguyen opened the public comment portion of the Public Hearing to receive comments on the 2025/2026 fiscal year final budget and non-ad valorem special assessments. There being no comments, Ms. Nguyen closed the public comment portion of the Public Hearing.

Consider Resolution No. 2025-02 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Final Budget

Ms. Nguyen presented resolution No. 2025-02, entitled:

RESOLUTION 2025-02
[FY 2025/2026 APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION]

THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE HILLCREST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (“DISTRICT”) RELATING TO THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET(S) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; AUTHORIZING BUDGET AMENDMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Ms. Nguyen read the title into the record and stated that the document provides for approving and adopting the fiscal year 2025/2026 final budget. A discussion ensued after which:

A motion was made by Mr. Lemon, seconded by Mr. Graterol and unanimously passed to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-02, as presented, and thereby setting the fiscal year 2025/2026 final budget.

Consider Resolution No. 2025-03 – Adopting Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Annual Assessment

Ms. Nguyen presented Resolution No. 2025-03, entitled:

RESOLUTION 2025-03
[FY 2025/2026 ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION]

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE HILLCREST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR FUNDING FOR THE FY 2025/2026 ADOPTED BUDGET(S); PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PENALTIES AND INTEREST THEREON; CERTIFYING AN ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Nguyen read the title into the record and stated that the document provides for approving and adopting the fiscal year 2025/2026 non-ad valorem special assessment tax roll.

A motion was made by Ms. Friedel, seconded by Mr. Graterol and unanimously passed to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-03, as presented; thereby setting the fiscal year 2025/2026 non-ad valorem special assessment tax roll.

NOTE: At approximately 8:41 a.m., Ms. Nguyen closed the Public Hearing and simultaneously reconvened the Regular Meeting.

OLD BUSINESS
1.  Update Regarding Perimeter Wall Lighting (Washington Street & 42nd Avenue)

Ms. Nguyen explained that District Counsel had prepared an Easement Agreement between the District and Parkview at Hillcrest Homeowners Association, Inc. (the “HOA”) for electrical access. She further explained that the HOA would like the District to have their own dedicated meter for electrical services. Ms. Nguyen stated that she has begun communication with Florida Power and Light (FPL) to have a dedicated meter for the District’s electrical services and would provide an update once available.

NEW BUSINESS
1.  Consider Resolution No. 2025-04 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Meeting Schedule

Ms. Nguyen presented Resolution No. 2025-04, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE HILLCREST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING A REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL

YEAR 2025/2026 AND SETTING THE TIME AND LOCATION OF SAID DISTRICT MEETINGS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Ms. Nguyen provided an explanation for the document and advised that District meetings would continue to be held on the third Thursday of select months at 8:30 a.m. in the Parkview at Hillcrest Clubhouse Community Room located at 4500 Hillcrest Drive, Hollywood, Florida 33021. A discussion ensued after which:

A motion was made by Mr. Graterol, seconded by Ms. Friedel and unanimously passed to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-04, as presented; thereby setting the fiscal year 2025/2026 regular meeting schedule and authorizing the publication of the annual meeting schedule, as required by law.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Ms. Nguyen presented a resignation letter from Mr. Lemon with an effective date of July 17, 2025, upon the adjournment of today’s Regular Board Meeting and explained that it would be in order for the Board to accept his resignation.
A motion was made by Ms. Friedel, seconded by Mr. Graterol and unanimously passed to accept the resignation of Jamaine Lemon, effective July 17, 2025, following the adjournment of today’s meeting.

Ms. Nguyen stated that there was now a vacancy in Seat 5 which term expires in November 2026.

BOARD MEMBER CLOSING COMMENTS

There were no further Board Member closing comments.

Ms. Nguyen stated that due to the absence of Chairman Andrew Maxey and Vice Chairwoman Elizabeth Reeser, it would be in order to appoint a temporary Chair for the execution of the documents approved at today’s meeting.

A motion was made by Mr. Graterol, seconded by Ms. Friedel and unanimously passed electing Ms. Friedel to serve as the temporary Chair for today’s meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Mr. Lemon, seconded by Ms. Friedel and passed unanimously adjourning the meeting at 8:52 a.m.

ATTESTED BY:

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chairperson/Vice-Chair

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-05

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE HILLCREST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED FINAL FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET (“AMENDED BUDGET”), PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 189, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of the Hillcrest Community Development District (the “District”) is empowered to provide a funding source and to impose special assessments upon the properties within the District; and,

WHEREAS, the District has prepared for consideration and approval an Amended Budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE HILLCREST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, THAT:

Section 1.  The Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby approved and adopted by the Board.

Section 2.  The Secretary/Assistant Secretary of the District is authorized to execute any and all necessary transmittals, certifications or other acknowledgements or writings, as necessary, to comply with the intent of this Resolution.

PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 20th day of November, 2025.

ATTEST:	HILLCREST
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

By:			By:		 Secretary/Assistant Secretary			Chairperson/Vice Chairperson

Hillcrest
Community Development District

Amended Final Budget For Fiscal Year 2024/2025
October 1, 2024  - September 30, 2025

CONTENTS

AMENDED FINAL OPERATING FUND BUDGET

AMENDED FINAL DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET

AMENDED FINAL BUDGET
HILLCREST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT OPERATING FUND
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 OCTOBER 1, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

REVENUES	FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET
10/1/24 - 9/30/25	AMENDED FINAL BUDGET
10/1/24 - 9/30/25	YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
10/1/24 - 9/29/25	
O & M Assessments	133,730	135,349	135,349	
Debt Assessments	662,543	662,538	662,538	
Other Revenues	0	0	0	
Interest Income	600	11,911	11,911	
Total Revenues	$	796,873	$	809,798	$	809,798	
				
EXPENDITURES				
Supervisor Fees	5,000	800	800	
Payroll Taxes (Employer)	400	61	61	
Engineering/Inspections	3,000	4,375	4,375	
Management	38,856	38,856	38,856	
Legal	14,000	7,600	4,619	
Assessment Roll	5,000	5,000	5,000	
Audit Fees	3,500	3,500	3,500	
Arbitrage Rebate Fee	650	650	650	
Insurance	7,700	7,511	7,511	
Legal Advertisements	2,500	2,200	1,652	
Miscellaneous	800	400	232	
Postage	300	140	129	
Office Supplies	525	375	337	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	175	175	
Trustee Fees	3,800	3,709	3,709	
Continuing Disclosure Fee	500	350	350	
Stormwater System Maintenance	15,000	15,000	1,600	
Miscellaneous Lake Maintenance	13,000	13,000	0	
Perimeter Wall	5,600	5,600	0	
Stormwater 20-Year Analysis Report	3,000	3,000	0	
Maintenance Contingency	3,000	1,000	0	
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$	126,306	$	113,302	$	73,556	
				
Excess/ (Shortfall)	$	670,567	$	696,496	$	736,242	
				
Bond Payments	(622,790)	(636,098)	(636,098)	
				
Balance	$	47,777	$	60,398	$	100,144	
				
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	(15,925)	(2,134)	(2,134)	
Discounts For Early Payments	(31,852)	(29,646)	(29,646)	
				
Net Excess/ (Shortfall)	$	-	$	28,618	$	68,364	

OPERATING FUND BALANCE AS OF 09/30/24	
FY 2024/2025 ACTIVITY	
RESERVE FUNDS BALANCE AS OF 9/30/25	
OPERATING FUND BALANCE AS OF 9/30/25	

$201,294	
$28,618	
$65,690	
$164,222	

Notes
Reserve Balances Include Stormwater Maintenace ($17,690), Stormwater Analysis ($6,000), Lake Maintenance ($26,000) & Perimeter Wall ($16,000) Reserves.
Reserve Balances As Of 9/30/2025 total $65,690 - Reserve Balances To Be Adjusted In October 2025.

AMENDED FINAL BUDGET
HILLCREST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DEBT SERVICE FUND
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 OCTOBER 1, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

REVENUES	FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET 10/1/24 - 9/30/25	AMENDED FINAL BUDGET
10/1/24 - 9/30/25	YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL
10/1/24 - 9/29/25	
Interest Income	400	36,081	36,081	
NAV Assessment Collection	622,790	636,098	636,098	
Total Revenues	$	623,190	$	672,179	$	672,179	
				
EXPENDITURES				
Principal Payments	210,000	200,000	200,000	
Interest Payments	406,575	414,775	414,775	
Bond Redemption	6,615	0	0	
Total Expenditures	$	623,190	$	614,775	$	614,775	
				
Excess/ (Shortfall)	$	-	$	57,404	$	57,404	

FUND BALANCE AS OF 9/30/24	
FY 2024/2025 ACTIVITY	
FUND BALANCE AS OF 9/30/25	

$877,221	
$57,404	
$934,625	

Notes
Reserve Fund Balance = $341,668*. Revenue Fund Balance = $535,552*
Revenue Fund Balance To Be Used To Make 11/1/2025 Principal & Interest Payment Of $415,388 - Principal Payment Of $210,000 & Interest Payment Of $205,388.
* Approximate Amounts

Series 2018 Bond Information

Original Par Amount =	$9,805,000	Annual Principal Payments Due:	
Interest Rate =	3.625% - 5.0%	November 1st	
Issue Date =	January 2018	Annual Interest Payments Due:	
Maturity Date =

Par Amount As Of 9/30/25 =	November 2048

$8,695,000	May 1st & November 1st	

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-06

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE HILLCREST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING AN ANNUAL REPORT OF GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Hillcrest Community Development District (the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government organized and existing under and pursuant to Chapters 189 and 190, Florida Statutes, as amended; and

WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2024, the Florida Legislature adopted House Bill 7013, codified as Chapter 2024-136, Laws of Florida, and creating Section 189.0694, Florida Statutes; and

WHEREAS, the District adopted Resolution 2024-06 on July 18, 2024, establishing goals and objectives for the District and creating performance measures and standards to evaluate the District’s achievement of those goals and objectives; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 189.0694, Florida Statutes, the District must adopt and publish on its website an annual report prior to December 1st of each year, describing the goals and objectives achieved by the district, as well as the performance measures and standards used by the district to make this determination, and any goals or objectives the district failed to achieve.
WHEREAS, the District Manager has the annual report of the District’s goals, objectives, and performance measures and standards attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit A (the “Annual Report”) and presented the Annual Report to the Board of the District; and

WHEREAS, the District’s Board of Supervisors (“Board”) finds that it is in the best interests of the District to adopt by resolution the attached annual report of the goals, objectives and performance measures and standards.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE HILLCREST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, THAT:
SECTION 1. The recitals so stated are true and correct and by this reference are incorporated into and form a material part of this Resolution.

SECTION 2. The District Board of Supervisors hereby adopts the Annual Report regarding the District’s success or failure in achieving the adopted goals and objectives and directs the District Manager to take all necessary actions to comply with Section 189.0694, Florida Statutes.

SECTION 3. If any provision of this Resolution is held to be illegal or invalid, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective upon its passage and shall remain in effect unless rescinded or repealed.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of November, 2025.

ATTEST:	HILLCREST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chairman, Board of Supervisors

Exhibit A: Annual Report of Performance Measures/Standards

Exhibit A

Program/Activity:	District Administration
Goal:	Remain compliant with Florida Law for all district meetings
Objectives:
Notice all District regular, special, and public hearing meetings
Conduct all post-meeting activities
District records retained in compliance with Florida Sunshine Laws
Performance Measures:
All Meetings publicly noticed as required (YES)
Meeting minutes and post-meeting action completed (YES)
District records retained as required by law (YES)

Program/Activity:	District Finance
Goal:	Remain Compliant with Florida Law for all district financing activities
Objectives:
District adopted fiscal year budget
District amended budget at end of fiscal year
Process all District finance accounts receivable and payable
Support District annual financial audit activities
Performance Measures:
District adopted fiscal year budget (YES)
District amended budget at end of fiscal year (YES)
District accounts receivable/payable processed for the year (YES)
“No findings” for annual financial audit (NO)
If “yes” explain

Program/Activity:	District Operations
Goal:	Insure, Operate and Maintain District owned Infrastructure & assets
Objectives:
Annual renewal of District insurance policy(s)
Contracted Services for District operations in effect
Compliance with all required permits
Performance Measures:
District insurance renewed and in force (YES)
Contracted Services in force for all District operations (YES)
Permits in compliance (YES)