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Auburndale approves first reading to establish Gapway Lakes Community Development District
Summary
On May 4 the commission approved first reading of Ordinance No. 1850 to create the Gapway Lakes Community Development District for roughly 68.68 acres north of Gapway Road; the CDD would finance and construct infrastructure in phases and the final public hearing is scheduled for May 18, 2026.
The City of Auburndale Commission approved on first reading Ordinance No. 1850 on May 4 to establish the Gapway Lakes Community Development District (CDD) for an area of approximately 68.68± acres north of Gapway Road and south of Lake Juliana. City Attorney Frederick J. Murphy Jr. read the ordinance by title and Community Development Director Julie Womble outlined the developer’s petition and the scope of planned improvements.
Womble said Gapway Lakes Estates, LLC filed the petition under Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes to create a Community Development District to finance, construct and install infrastructure and public services for the subdivision. The petitioner proposes phased construction over an estimated 14-month period and identified proposed infrastructure including stormwater facilities, roadway improvements, water and sewer, lighting, solar energy, landscaping, hardscaping, irrigation, amenities and professional services. Womble noted that costs not funded by bonds would be paid by the developer.
Womble also said the CDD would be governed by a five-member board of supervisors with open meetings subject to Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine laws. Staff reported there is no direct financial impact to the City from establishing the district; if the CDD were later terminated the district would be responsible for transferring any ownership or maintenance of infrastructure and the City would not be required to accept such responsibility without written consent.
After the first reading by title, Commissioner Crystal Tijerina moved approval and Commissioner Sean Levy seconded; the vote was unanimous. A second and final reading and public hearing on Ordinance No. 1850 is scheduled for May 18, 2026. No members of the public spoke on this item during the meeting.
If approved on final reading, the CDD would provide a mechanism for financing and building the infrastructure described by the petitioner; the city will receive the CDD’s budgets and meeting schedules annually once formed.
