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.

CDD vs. POA: Who Does What?

Julington Creek Plantation has two organizations that are responsible for community planning and asset maintenance:
The Community Development District (CDD) and
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.

Fees
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.
CDD	POA
Annual CDD fees:	Annual POA Fees:
Assessed only on neighborhoods within the CDD area Set according to type of dwelling (multi- vs. single-family) Set in July by the CDD Board Noted on the property tax statement* Payable with property taxes* Entitle households to use recreational facilities (additional activity fees may apply) Persons who are not charged a CDD fee may use recreational facilities upon paying membership dues	Assessed on all property owners Assessed equally** Set in the annual budget planning and development process and approved by the Board of Directors Assessment notices are mailed by the Property Manager in December Payable in January
*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.
**See the POA website for current fee amounts.  Gated communities pay an additional assessment for property management, and condo fees if applicable.

Responsibilities
CDD	POA
The CDD is responsible maintenance of:	MAY Management is responsible for:
Irrigation and landscaping between Racetrack Road and the sidewalk Community land bordering St Road 13 Plantation Club Recreation Center Sports Plex by the Recreation Center Aquatic Complex on Durbin Creek Blvd. Basketball courts on Durbin Creek Blvd. Plantation Park on Davis Pond Rd.	Irrigation and landscaping on common grounds within JCP Neighborhood entrances Community boundary fences Storm water management system and detention ponds Common amenities such as bike racks,  pet stations, lighting (as indicated above), neighborhood playgrounds, benches, and signage Administering covenant compliance and enforcement issues Assisting homeowners with change requests to be submitted to the Architectural Review Committee
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).

Contact Info
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)
*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.