Status: Independent
County:
Date Established:
Creation Document: County Ord. #
Statutory Authority: Chapter 189, F.S.
Board Selection: Elected
Local Governing Authority:
The Grove Community District was created by Special Act of the Florida Legislature pursuant to and under Florida Statutes Chapter 189 Special Purpose Local Government Act to assure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality design and implementation of infrastructure.
GCD is a limited, single and specialized purpose Local Government whose single and specialized purpose is to provide infrastructure, including community development systems, facilities, services, projects, and improvements. A five-person Board of Supervisors governs the District. Members must be Florida residents and United States citizens. In addition to the general powers that allow the Board to conduct its work, its Special Powers include: provision for utilities, maintenance, construction and waste collection. The District may borrow money, issue bonds, and levy taxes and/or special assessments, user fees and charges.
Board of Supervisors
Chairman
Craig Linton
Vice Chairman
Curt McDowell
Supervisor
Susanne Clemons
Supervisor
H.M. Ridgely III
Regular Meeting Schedule: First Tuesday of Month at 2:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting Location: IRCC Dixon Hendry Campus, 2229 NW 9th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972