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Villages Public Safety

Department Dependent District

Overview

The Villages Public Safety Department Dependent District (VPSDDD) was established pursuant to Chapter 189 of Florida State Statutes and Sumter County Ordinance 2023-18 on November 28, 2023.

VPSDDD has the duty and authority as authorized by law and Ordinance 2023-18 to provide fire, rescue, and EMS transport service facilities, infrastructure, and other public facilities to the property owners within the established boundaries.

Current Ordinance

When

Where

Board of Supervisors

Villages Public Safety

Mail Us

Villages Public Safety Department Dependent District Administration

Mailing Address

Kenneth C. Blocker, Registered Agent
984 Old Mill Run
The Villages, FL 32162

All Board Supervisors of The Villages Public Safety Department Dependent District have been elected by “qualified electors” (registered voters) residing in the District. They are elected on a non-partisan basis on the general election ballot.

As a governmental entity in the State of Florida, the District is held to the same high standards as cities and counties as it pertains to Sunshine Law, Public Records Law, Financial Reporting and Financial Disclosure Laws. Additionally, the Board of Supervisors adhere to Florida Statute Chapter 112, Part III – Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees.

Steve Bogle

Vice Chair - Seat 1

3 Year Term: 2023-2026

Chris Christopoulos Jr

Chair - Seat 2

3 Year Term: 2023-2026

Dr. Kathleen Gowin

Seat 3

3 Year Term: 2023-2026

John Dean

Seat 4

1 Year Term: 2023-2024

Maryanne Scott

Seat 5

1 Year Term: 2023-2024

Villages Public Safety Information

Finance

Annual Audit

This Audit report provides the reader with a narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the Districts for the last fiscal year. This report is designed to (a) assist the reader in focusing on significant financial issues; (b) provide an overview of the District’s financial activities; (c) identify changes in the District’s financial position and its ability to address the next and subsequent year challenges (d) identify any material deviations from the financial plan (the approved budget), and (e) identify any individual fund issues and concerns.

The first annual audit will be issued for the Fiscal year 2024-2025.

Budget

budget & amendments

The annual adopted budgets are balanced budgets listing estimated revenues and expenditures by line item and outlining funding recommendations for each Fiscal Year.

The District’s Fiscal Year (FY) runs from October 1 to September 30 each year.

Fiscal Year 2024-25 Final Budget

Approved by Sumter County in July 2024.

Proposed Budget

FY2024-25 Proposed Budget

Policies & Procedures

The Policies and Procedures for the Districts include the general operating procedures as well as investment manual and long-term investment policy.

The Villages Public Safety Department Services

Click below to learn more about the full-service fire and emergency medical rescue agency.

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