About this Event
🎓 The FASD Education Foundation Presents Legislative Preparedness
Our First Special District Educational Opportunity Session
The FASD Education Foundation is proud to announce our inaugural special district educational opportunity session — hosted by Acme Improvement District at the Village of Wellington Community Center on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
This FREE in-person event will give you the knowledge and tools you need to be fully prepared for the upcoming legislative session — and ready for your essential visits with legislators on Capitol Hill next January.
✅ Earn CEUs for CDM, CDAP & CDO certification programs
✅ Gain valuable insights into legislative advocacy
✅ Network with fellow special district leaders
📍 Location: Village of Wellington Community Center
12150 Forest Hill Boulevard
Wellington, FL 33414
🗓 Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Hotel: Fairfield Inn 561-408-5900
For questions, please get in touch with FEF Board Chairman Kim Eikov at 561-791-4140 or email [email protected]
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast
Info: Welcome attendees, networking over continental breakfast.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Select Committee on Property Taxes Panel Discussion
Host: Representative Toby Overdorf, Co-Chair
Info: Speaker Daniel Perez created the Select Committee on Property Taxes in accordance with Rules 7l6 and 7.23(b). The Select Committee shall have all the authority and powers of a standing committee and will expire upon adjournment of the 2026 Regular Session or upon dissolution of the Speaker.
🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Legislative Preparedness
Host: Laura Donaldson, Shareholder, Manson Bolves Donaldson Ta
Info: Training on preparing clear, impactful information about your special district for legislators, public presentations, and community outreach.
What Your District Needs Your Legislator(s) to Know
How to Engage Your Legislator(s)
Prepare Your Legislative Toolkit
Issues Facing Your District
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
Info: Mini economic update with Benjamin Streed, Deep Blue Investment Advisors.
Provided courtesy of the FASD Education Foundation.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
DEP Update – SB 180: Flood Inventory and Restoration Report Requirements
Host: Laura Donaldson, Shareholder, Manson Bolves Donaldson Ta
Info: Detailed review of Section 373.423 Inspection requirements under SB 180, including:
1. Identifying priority infrastructure needs to prevent flooding/property damage.
2. Locating historic and potential flood areas.
3. Developing inspection and maintenance schedules.
4. Creating a prioritized list for funding flood mitigation projects.
5. Discuss compliance timelines, biannual reporting requirements, and collaboration with local governments, water management districts, and stormwater system operators.
New Contract Requirement related to Natural Disasters
Other Legislative Matters of Note
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Public Information and Outreach for Your Special District
Host: Liz Nunez, Public Information Officer, Acme Improvement
Info: Training on preparing clear, impactful information about your special district for legislators, public presentations, and community outreach.
🕑: 03:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Info: Thank you to our sponsors, hosts, and speakers.
Networking opportunity immediately following.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, United States
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