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Old 04-22-2015, 11:08 PM
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Default Tree removal on Lake Miona

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Originally Posted by Mikeod View Post
I think you are correct. I recall TV entered into an agreement with the water district to maintain that area in its natural, unaltered state in order to build on the adjacent land. Because the trees were destroyed, the district was in violation of the agreement and required to restore the property. The PWAC will fund the project. The PWAC is funded by the residential CDDs below 466 which is why it is reported that only those are involved.

PWAC funds are used for other things. The new park near the Haciendas at Mission Hills was done with PWAC funds, I believe. And the bridge/island repair is likely being proposed for PWAC funding, again falling on the CDDs below 466. Not saying it's right, just how some things are funded.
I recall a State Agency was supposed to take over the investigation from Sumter County Sheriff's Office and that they would have the power to take sworn statements from anyone they wished to. The District should pursue the criminals to recover restitution for the residents within the District. How do you pursue the criminals, by insisting the State Authority (Water District or Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission or whoever) investigate until all efforts are exhausted. Were sworn statements taken from each of the homeowners under suspicion and others who might have seen or heard something. It is a lot of money to restore that area and the District should not just say we must move on. I wonder why they feel that way?