2021-07-28 Agenda Package Final
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Agenda Page 1 STONEYBROOK WEST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MEETINGS JULY 28, 2021 – 6:00 P.M. Town Center 1201 Black Lake Blvd, Winter Garden, FL Virtual Login/Call In Call In: 1 646 838-1601 Meeting ID: 935 001 606# Agenda Page 2 Stoneybrook West Community Development District Board of Supervisors Tom Alexander, Chairman Bob Koncar, District Manager Tom White, Vice Chairman Scott D. Clark, District Counsel Tiffany Acireale, Assistant Secretary Gabriel Mena, Assistant District Manager S.E. George Morgan, Assistant Secretary Mark Vincutonis, District Engineer Jennifer Odom, Assistant Secretary Freddy Blanco, Asst. Field Services Manager July 21, 2021 Board of Supervisors Stoneybrook West Community Development District Dear Board Members: A meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Stoneybrook West Community Development District will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. at the Town Center, 1201 Black Lake Boulevard, Winter Garden, Florida. Following is the advance agenda for this meeting: AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING (6:00 P.M.) 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Evaluation of Auditing Services RFP’s A. Proposal from Berger Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank B. Proposal from Grau & Associates C. Summary of Proposals D. Evaluation Criteria E. Ranking Sheet REGULAR BOARD MEETING (6:30 P.M) 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval/Additions to Agenda 4. Public Comment Period on Agenda Items 5. Approval of the Minutes of the May 26, 2021 Meeting 6. Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Audit Performed by Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank 7. Selection of the Auditing Services Proposal to Perform the Years 2021, 2022 & 2023 Financial Audit BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 8. Fiscal Year 2022 Proposed Modified Budget A. Resolution 2021-6 Adopting the Budget B. Resolution 2021-7 Levying the Assessments 9. District Manager’s Report A. Financial Statements and Check Register Agenda Page 3 July 28, 2021 Stoneybrook West CDD B. Resolution 2021-5 Designating a District Treasurer C. Consideration of Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Meeting Schedule D. Reserve Study Proposals i. Reserve Advisors, LLC. ii. Dreux Isaac Associates, Inc. iii. Community Advisors, LLC. 10. Staff Reports A. District Attorney B. District Engineer C. Field Manager’s Report 11. Other Business 12. Supervisor Comments 13. Adjournment I look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Please call me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Bob Koncar, District Manager NOTES: Pursuant to Section 1.4(2) of the Stoneybrook West CDD General and Procedural Rules, the agenda may be changed before or at the meeting for good cause stated by the presiding officer and recorded in the minutes. A matter not requiring a public hearing may be added to the agenda for discussion and action by the Board, if appropriate. District Office: Meeting Location : 313 Campus Street Town Center Celebration, Florida 34747 1201 Black Lake Blvd. 407-566-1935 www.StoneybrookWestCDD.org Winter Garden, FL Agenda Page 4 AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING Agenda Page 5 Audit Committee Third Order of Business Auditing Services RFP's Agenda Page 6 3A. Agenda Page 7 STONEYBROOK WEST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PROPOSAL FOR AUDIT SERVICES PROPOSED BY: Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, PL 600 Citrus Avenue, Suite 200 (772) 461-6120 Fort Pierce, Florida 34950 CONTACT PERSON: J. W. Gaines, CPA, Director DATE OF PROPOSAL: July 2, 2021 Agenda Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION OF SECTION PAGE A. Letter of Transmittal 1-2 B. Profile of the Proposer Description and History of Audit Firm 3 Professional Staff Resources 4-5 Ability to Furnish the Required Services 5 Arbitrage Rebate Services 6 A. Governmental Auditing Experience 7-16 B. Fee Schedule 17 C. Scope of Work to be Performed 17 D. Resumes 18-33 E. Peer Review Letter 34 Instructions to Proposers 35-36 Agenda Page 9 July 2, 2021 Stoneybrook West Community Development District Inframark Infrastructure Management Services 210 North University Drive, Suite 702 Coral Springs, FL 33071 Dear District Manager: Thank you very much for the opportunity to present our professional credentials to provide audit services for Stoneybrook West Community Development District. Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL has assembled a team of governmental and nonprofit specialists second to none to serve our clients. Our firm has the necessary qualifications and experience to serve as the independent auditors for Stoneybrook West Community Development District. We will provide you with top quality, responsive service. Experience Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL is a recognized leader in providing services to governmental and nonprofit agencies throughout Florida. We have been the independent auditors for a number of local governmental agencies and through our experience in performing their audits, we have been able to increase our audit efficiency and; therefore, reduce costs. We have continually passed this cost savings on to our clients and will continue to do so in the future. As a result of our experience and expertise, we have developed an effective and efficient audit approach designed to meet or exceed the performance specifications in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, and the standards for financial and compliance audits. We will conduct the audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America; “Government Auditing Standards” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; the provisions of the Single Audit Act, Subpart F of Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, with minimal disruption to your operations. Our firm has frequent technical updates to keep our personnel informed and up-to-date on all changes that are occurring within the industry. - 1 - Agenda Page 10 Stoneybrook West Community Development District July 2, 2021 Our firm is a member of the Government Audit Quality Center, an organization dedicated to improving government audit quality. We also utilize the audit program software of a nationally recognized CPA firm to assure us that we are up to date with all auditing standards and to assist us maintain maximum audit efficiencies. To facilitate your evaluation of our qualifications and experience, we have arranged this proposal to include a resume of our firm, including our available staff, our extensive prior governmental and nonprofit auditing experience and clients to be contacted. You need a firm that will provide an efficient, cost-effective, high-quality audit within critical time constraints. You need a firm with the prerequisite governmental and nonprofit experience to perform your audit according to stringent legal and regulatory requirements, a firm that understands the complex nature of community development districts and their unique compliance requirements. You need a firm with recognized governmental and nonprofit specialists within the finance and governmental communities. And, certainly, you need a firm that will provide you with valuable feedback to enhance your current and future operations. Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL is that firm. J. W. Gaines is the person authorized to make representations for the firm. Thank you again for the opportunity to submit this proposal to Stoneybrook West Community Development District. Very truly yours, Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank Certified Public Accountants PL Fort Pierce, Florida - 2 - Agenda Page 11 PROFILE OF THE PROPOSER Description and History of Audit Firm Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL is a Treasure Coast public accounting firm, which qualifies as a small business firm, as established by the Small Business Administration (13 CFR 121.38), with offices in Fort Pierce and Stuart. We are a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The firm was formed from the merger of Edwards, Berger, Harris & Company (originated in 1972) and McAlpin, Curtis & Associates (originated in 1949). J. W. Gaines and Associates (originated in 1979) merged with the firm in 2004. Our tremendous growth rate experienced over the last 71 years is directly attributable to the firm’s unrelenting dedication to providing the highest quality, responsive professional services attainable to its clients. We are a member of the Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to assure we meet the highest standards. Membership in this practice section requires that our firm meet more stringent standards than standard AICPA membership. These rigorous requirements include the requirement of a triennial peer review of our firm’s auditing and accounting practice and annual Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for all accounting staff (whether CPA or non-CPA). For standard AICPA membership, only a quality review is required and only CPAs must meet CPE requirements. We are also a member of the Government Audit Quality Center (“the Center”) of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants to assure the quality of our government audits. Membership in the Center, which is