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him that if the development is not consistent with the approved plans, then the engineers need to look at it. Public Works Director Jim Davis informed the Board that prior to the County issuing the land development permit for a subdivision to be built. He informed the Board that he possessed recent photos confirming that the inspection of Lake E reflected that the lake slope met the 4 to 1 requirement. Discussion ensued as Commissioner Davis and Attorney Collins discussed the 4 to 1 slope dispute between Mr. Aprile and the engineers. Lou Fitzpatrick, President of the Master Association for Citrus Springs, wanted the Board to enact legislative statutes to protect other new developments from this same situation. He thought it was St Johns’ responsibility to ensure that the stormwater system is satisfactory and that it was the Board’s responsibility to require staff to inspect on a regular basis, until the property is turned over to the Association. Mike Slate , St. Johns River Water Management District, said that St. Johns did not have any performance bond requirements on this project because there were no wetlands involved. He informed the Board that there were a number of compliance issues with Suntree Developers and that the only outstanding issue involved the homes that Mr. Aprile spoke of regarding drainage problems, of which they were awaiting design plans that would remedy the situation. He promised the residents that SJRWMD would not transfer the permit from the developer to the Homeowners Association until they are in full compliance with the permit. Mr. Slate said the issue regarding the lake slope requirement was for the upper face of the slope. He said there are no slope requirements for when the water level ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER 10 MANAGEMENT DISTRICT June 6, 2007