The bill proposes that the San Carlos Estates Water Control District, currently an independent special district, will transition to become a dependent district of the City of Bonita Springs. This transition will take effect on the date specified in the act, and it includes the reenactment, amendment, and repeal of a previous circuit court decree that established the district. The current members of the Board of Supervisors will continue in their roles until the City Council members of Bonita Springs assume their positions as the new board. The bill also outlines the jurisdictional boundaries of the district and stipulates that all existing assets, liabilities, and contracts will remain intact and enforceable under the new governance structure.
Additionally, the bill mandates a referendum to be held for both landowners of the San Carlos Estates Water Control District and qualified electors of Bonita Springs to approve the transition. The referendum for landowners must occur by October 1, 2025, while the election for city electors will take place on August 18, 2026. The act will only take effect if a majority of both groups vote in favor of the transition. The bill also includes provisions for the continuation of existing resolutions and policies until they are amended or repealed by the new board.