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CDD vs. POA: Who Does What?
Julington Creek Plantation has two organizations that are
responsible for community planning and asset maintenance:
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The Community Development District (CDD) and
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The Property Owners Association (POA).
The CDD is responsible for the main recreational facilities and for
the common grounds along Race Track Road and State Road 13 that
border our community. The POA is responsible for the rest of
the common areas and for promoting compliance with community
covenants. Each organization has a Board composed of property
owners elected by their peers to oversee these respective functions.
The day-to-day operations of the CDD are performed by the employees
in the CDD Business Office and Facilities Managers working from the
Plantation Club. The governing body for the CDD is the
CDD Board of Supervisors. It meets on the second Tuesday of
every month to review its business operations.
The daily management of POA
responsibilities is performed by the Property Managers, currently
contracted to MAY Management. MAY coordinates other
contractors performing property maintenance, services property owner
requests, and notes covenant infractions. The governing body for
the POA is the POA Board of Directors (BoD). It meets on the
second Wednesday of every month to review operations, contractor
reports, committee activities, and homeowner requests. There are
several standing committees and sub-committees that advise the Board
of Directors. For BoD meetings and Committee information, see the
POA website.
Below are some at-a-glance tables to help you understand who does
what and whom to contact if you need to discuss an issue.
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Fees |
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CDD and POA funds are used for operating and maintenance of
the items listed in the Responsibilities section. Both
organizations are required to also have a reserve fund for
large or unexpected expenses. |
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CDD |
POA |
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Annual CDD fees: |
Annual POA Fees: |
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Assessed only on neighborhoods within the CDD area
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Set according to type of dwelling (multi- vs.
single-family)
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Set in July by the CDD Board
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Noted on the property tax statement*
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Payable with property taxes*
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Entitle households to use recreational facilities
(additional activity fees may apply)
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Persons who are not charged a CDD fee may use
recreational facilities upon paying membership dues
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Assessed on all property owners
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Assessed equally**
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Set in the annual budget planning and development
process and approved by the Board of Directors
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Assessment notices are mailed by the Property Manager in
December
Payable in January
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*Mortgage payments that collect property taxes include CDD
taxes. Otherwise, these taxes are assessed along with
regular County taxes and are listed as a separate line item
in the tax bill. |
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**See the POA website for current fee amounts. Gated
communities pay an additional assessment for property
management, and condo fees if applicable. |
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Responsibilities |
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CDD |
POA |
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The CDD is responsible maintenance of: |
MAY Management is responsible for: |
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Irrigation and landscaping between Racetrack Road and
the sidewalk
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Community land bordering St Road 13
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Plantation Club Recreation Center
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Sports Plex by the Recreation Center
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Aquatic Complex on Durbin Creek Blvd.
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Basketball courts on Durbin Creek Blvd.
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Plantation Park on Davis Pond Rd.
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Irrigation and landscaping on common grounds within JCP
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Neighborhood entrances
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Community boundary fences
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Storm water management system and detention ponds
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Common amenities such as bike racks, pet stations,
lighting (as indicated above), neighborhood playgrounds,
benches, and signage
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Administering covenant compliance and enforcement issues
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Assisting homeowners with change requests to be
submitted to the Architectural Review Committee
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The county maintains the sidewalks and public roads.
The POA maintains the grounds around these areas, with the
exception of the areas maintained by the CDD (listed above). |
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Contact Info |
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CDD |
POA |
Business Office
JCP CDD Administration Building
950 Davis Pond Blvd.
Phone 904-821-3646
info@jcpcdd.org
M-F 8:30AM-5PM
Recreation Facilities*
Main Phone 904-821-3630
Hours vary from weekday to weekend,
and can vary seasonally by facility.
Plantation Club Recreation Center*
350 Plantation Club Parkway
Phone: 904-821-3630
Aquatic Complex*
1140 Durbin Creek Blvd.
Phone: 904-821-3636 |
MAY Management Company
Bartram Executive Park
1637 Race Track Road, Suite 206
St. Johns, FL 32259
Phone: (904) 880-8796
rcurran@mayresort.com
M-F 8:30AM-5PM
(after-hours answering service available) |
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*These are “members-only” facilities.
The basketball/volleyball courts on Durbin Creek Blvd. and
the playground area on Davis Pond Rd are open to the public,
but maintained by the CDD. |
Whom Do I Contact For…
Street Light Outages
– If possible, get the number on the pole and call JEA at (904)
665-6000 or report the problem through their system
http://www.jea.com/report. Streetlights that are painted green
are maintained by the POA, not JEA; call MAY Management at
904-880-8796. MAY will also call in JEA street light outages
for you.
Landscape irrigation line breaks
– Breaks along Race Track Rd or St Rd. 13 should be reported to the
CDD at 904-821-3630. Line breaks on other common grounds, call
MAY Management at 904-880-8796.
Road, curb and sidewalk repairs
- Call the County at 904-209-0246 or ask MAY (904-880-7896) to
notify the county. Gated community residents must contact MAY
Management at 904-880-8796.
Missed trash or recycle pickup
– The County contracts with Seaboard Waste Systems. Call them
at 904- 825-0991.
Animals on the loose
– Call Animal Control at 904-209-0746. Potentially dangerous
animals (such as alligators) living on common areas are dealt with
by MAY Management – call 904-880-8796. Note: Persons who
let their pets off-leash and off-premises are in violation of County
ordinance. Animal Control should be contacted; JCP community
organizations cannot enforce this law. However MAY Management
should be notified if the problem is persistent.
Excessive noise from neighbors
– Disturbances in violation of County ordinances should be referred
to the Sheriff’s Office at 904-824-8304.
Suspicious persons, crimes, etc.
– Emergency number is 911. Otherwise contact the Sheriff’s
Office at 904-824-8304.
Neighborhood covenants violations
(to report a violation, or discuss a notice you’ve received) - call
MAY Management at 904-880-8796.
Tennis court or activity reservations – Call the main number at the
CDD Recreation Center 904-821-3630.
Banquet room reservations
– Contact the CDD Reservations Manager at 904-821-3637. The
Reservations Page
has more information and permit forms you can download.
Pavilion reservations
– Call the main number at the CDD Recreation Center at 904-821-3630.
The
Reservations Page has more
information and permit forms you can download.
CDD and POA Governance
A Community Development District (CDD) is a special County taxing
entity that provides funds for local infrastructure improvements and
possibly recreational facilities. Julington Creek Plantation
and River Oaks Plantation are part of the same CDD; however, some
JCP communities that existed before the CDD was created voted not to
pay the taxes, and therefore, are not included in CDD membership.
(An owner in these neighborhoods is not considered a CDD member, and
may not use the members-only recreational facilities unless an
annual recreational fee is paid). So our CDD area contains
most, but not all, of Julington Creek Plantation, and all of River
Oaks Plantation. The CDD fee is assessed along with regular property
taxes. The CDD has a Board of five Supervisors who own
property in the CDD area. The CDD Board of Supervisors
operates under the CDD Rules and Procedure documents and its
Supervisors are considered public officials, subject to both Florida
“sunshine” laws and
Chapter 190, “Community Development Districts,” of Florida
statute. Board Supervisors must be CDD members (meaning they
must own property in a CDD neighborhood). They are elected by
their fellow CDD members as part of annual County elections.
Supervisors are compensated for attendance at their Board meetings.
CDD Board meetings are the second Tuesday of each month and are open
to the public.
The JCP Property Owners Association (JCP POA)
consists of property owners in Julington Creek Plantation.
(River Oaks Plantation property owners have their own ROP
Association.) The JCP POA has legal status as a non-profit
corporation. It operates under
Chapter 720, Homeowner
Associations of Florida Statute, and the JCP Association Bylaws.
It is responsible for overseeing community operations, maintenance
of POA common property, and homeowner adherence to covenants,
regulations, and deed restrictions. The POA Board consists of seven
Directors. Directors are property owners in good standing in
JCP and are elected by their fellow POA members at the Association’s
Annual Meeting. Directors who serve on the POA Board are not
compensated. They are assisted by other property owners who
volunteer to serve on committees such as Grounds, Financial Review,
Safety, Covenants Enforcement Hearing, or Architectural Review.
POA Board meetings are the second Wednesday of each month and are
open to JCP property owners.
Link to POA
Both Boards choose their Directors/Supervisors via elections.
Elected Board members serve for two years. Approximately half the
seats on each Board are open during any given election. Any member
in good standing may run for an open seat on one of the Boards.
There are no term limits.
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