12/16/2019 Agenda The Quarry Community Development District
Board of Supervisors
George Cingle,Chairman
Stanley T.Omland,Vice Chairman Bob Koncar,District Manager
Timothy B.Cantell,Assistant Secretary Jere Earlywine,District Counsel
William G.Flister,Assistant Secretary Jeffrey Satfield,District Engineer
Lloyd Schliep,Assistant Secretary
Meeting Agenda
Monday December 16,2019 @ 1:00 pm
A. Call to Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
D. Approval of Agenda
E. Public Comments on Agenda Items
F. District Manager's Report
1. Approval of the Minutes of November 18, 2019
G. Attorney's Report
H. Engineer's Report
I. Business Items
1. Phase Il/Ill Construction Items
a. Discussion on Shoreline Repair Project — Phase II walk-through
inspection results&close-out
b. Purchase Orders for sampling excavator services from Quality
Enterprises and ECS—Update
c. Change Order for Phase Ill—dock utilities disconnection costs
2. HOA/CDD Transition Items
a. Lake and Preserve Maintenance RFP—status of RFP submittal &
contractor responses
b. Assignment of Golf Club 1 HOA Agreement— discussion on Golf Club
pond and Preserve maintenance; consideration of additional
engineering review
3. Property Due Diligence Items
a. Update regarding CDD Supervisor Notebooks& Related Property
Ownership Analysis
b. Discussion regarding Assumption of Seawall and Beach Maintenance
by CDD
4. Litigation Items
a. Discussion on Phase I contractor settlement funds
Meeting Location:
The Quarry Beach Club
875 Kayak Drive
Naples,FL 34120
Quarry CDD Meeting Agenda
December 16,2019
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b. Declaration of Shade Session for January 2020
5. New Business Items
a. Status of CDD website development and roll-out plan
b. Storage costs from SOS— Inframark proposal
c. Establishment of committees
J. Supervisors Requests
K. Audience Comments
L. Adjournment
Next meeting: Wednesday January 22,2020
Meeting Location:
The Quarry Beach Club
875 Kayak Drive
Naples,FL 34120
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THE QUARRY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT
The Board of Supervisors of
The Quarry Community Devel-
opment District will hold their
meetings for Fiscal Year 2020
on the third Monday of every
month at 1:00 p.m. at The
Quarry Beach Club located at
8975 Kayak Drive, Naples,
Florida 34120,on the follow-
ing dates:
October 21,2019
November 18,2019
December 16,2019
January 22,2020(Wednesday)
February 19,2020(Wednes-
day)
March 16,2020
April 20,2020
May 18,2020
June 15,2020
July 20,2020
August 17,2020
September 21,2020
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one or more Supervisors may
participate via telephone.
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tend the meeting at the
above location and be fully in-
formed of the discussions tak-
ing place. Meetings may be
continued to a date,time and
location to be specified on the
record at the meetings with-
out additional publication of
notice.
Any person requiring special
accommodations at these
meetings because of a disabil-
ity or physical impairment
should contact the District Of-
fice at(954) 603-0033 at least
48 hours prior to the meeting.
If you are hearing or speech
impaired, please contact the
Florida Relay Service at 7-1.1,
or 800-955-8771 (TTY)/800-
955-8770 (Voice), for aid in
contacting the District Office.
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appeal any action taken by
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a record of the proceedings
and accordingly, the person
may need to ensure a verba-
tim record of the proceedings
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NOTICE OF AUDIT SELECTIOI
COMMITTEE MEETING AND
NOTICE OF REGULAR BOAR!
OF SUPERVISOR'S MEETING
Notice is hereby given that
the Audit Selection Commit-
tee of the Quarry Community
Development District ("Distric-
t"), will convene a mooting
for the purpose of reviewing
discussing and ranking the
proposals received by the
District In response to Its solic-
itation for audit services. The
meeting will be convened on
Monday, December 16, 2019,
at 12:30 p.m.,at 8975 Kayak
Drive, Naples, Florida 34120.
following adiournment of the
Audit Selection Committee
meeting, the Board of Super-
visors of the District will hold
its general business meeting
to consider any business that
properly comes before it on
Monday, December 18, 2019,
at 1:00 p.m.,at 8975 Kayak
Drive,Naples,Florida 34120.
The meetings are open to the
public and will be conducted
in accordance with the provi-
sions
rovrsions of Florida law for inde-
pendent special districts. The
meetings may be continued
without additional notice to a
date, time, and place to be
specified on the record at the
meetings. Copies of the agen-
das for the meetings may be
obtained at the office of the
District Manager, Inframark
Infrastructure Managernent
Services,210 North University
Drive, Suite 702,Coral Springs,
Florida 33071, telephone 954-
603.0033 ("District Manager's
Office"), during normal busi-
ness hours. There may be oc-
casions when staff or other in-
dividuals may participate by
speaker telephone.
Any person requiring special
accommodations at the public
meetings because of disability
or physical impairment should
contact the District Manager's
Office, at least forty-eight (48)
hours prior to the meeting. If
you are hearing or speech im-
paired, please contact the
lorida Relay Service at 1-800-
955-8770,for aid in contacting
the District Manager's Office.
Each person who decides to
appeal any decision made by
the Audit Selection Commit-
tee or the Board of Supervi-
sors with respect to any mat-
ter considered at the meet-
ings is advised that person will
need a record of the proceed.
rigs and that accordingly, the
person may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, includ-
ing the testimony and evi-
dence upon which such ap-
peal is to be based.
Robert Koncar
District Manager
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QUARRY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
PROPOSAL FOR AUDIT SERVICES
PROPOSED BY:
Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, PL
600 Citrus Avenue, Suite 200 (772)461-6120
Fort Pierce, Florida 34950
CONTACT PERSON:
J. W. Gaines, CPA, Director
DATE OF PROPOSAL:
November 22, 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION OF SECTION PAGE
A. Letter of Transmittal 1-2
B. Profile of the Proposer
Description and History of Audit Firm 3
Professional Staff Resources 4-5
Ability to Furnish the Required Services 5
Arbitrage Rebate Services 6
A. Governmental Auditing Experience 7-14
B. Fee Schedule 15
C. Scope of Work to be Performed 15
D. Resumes 16-30
E. Peer Review Letter 31
F. Additional Documents Required
Instructions to Proposers 32-33
Evaluation Criteria Sheet 34
ee�c Berger, Toombs, Elam,
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Certified Public Accountants PL
600 Citrus Avenue
Suite 200
Fort Pierce, Florida 34950
772/461-6120//461-1155
FAX: 772/468-9278
November 22, 2019
Quarry Community Development District
Inframark Infrastructure Management Services
210 North University Blvd, Suite 702
Coral Springs, FL 33071
Dear District Manager:
Thank you very much for the opportunity to present our professional credentials to provide audit
services for Quarry Community Development District.
Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL has assembled a
team of governmental and nonprofit specialists second to none to serve our clients. Our firm
has the necessary qualifications and experience to serve as the independent auditors for Quarry
Community Development District. We will provide you with top quality, responsive service.
Experience
Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines& Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL is a recognized leader
in providing services to governmental and nonprofit agencies throughout Florida. We have
been the independent auditors for a number of local governmental agencies and through our
experience in performing their audits, we have been able to increase our audit efficiency and;
therefore, reduce costs. We have continually passed this cost savings on to our clients and will
continue to do so in the future. As a result of our experience and expertise, we have developed
an effective and efficient audit approach designed to meet or exceed the performance
specifications in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America, the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing
Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, and the standards for
financial and compliance audits. We will conduct the audit in accordance with auditing
standards generally accepted in the United States of America; "Government Auditing
Standards" issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; the provisions of the Single
Audit Act, Subpart F of Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform
Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards,
with minimal disruption to your operations. Our firm has frequent technical updates to keep our
personnel informed and up-to-date on all changes that are occurring within the industry.
Fort Pierce/Stuart
Member AICPA Member AICPA t7vtion For CPA Firms Member FICPA
Private Companies Practice Section
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Quarry Community Development District
November 22, 2019
Our firm is a member of the Government Audit Quality Center, an organization dedicated to
improving government audit quality. We also utilize the audit program software of a nationally
recognized CPA firm to assure us that we are up to date with all auditing standards and to assist
us maintain maximum audit efficiencies.
To facilitate your evaluation of our qualifications and experience, we have arranged this
proposal to include a resume of our firm, including our available staff, our extensive prior
governmental and nonprofit auditing experience and clients to be contacted.
You need a firm that will provide an efficient, cost-effective, high-quality audit within critical time
constraints. You need a firm with the prerequisite governmental and nonprofit experience to
perform your audit according to stringent legal and regulatory requirements, a firm that
understands the complex nature of community development districts and their unique
compliance requirements. You need a firm with recognized governmental and nonprofit
specialists within the finance and governmental communities. And. certainly, you need a firm
that will provide you with valuable feedback to enhance your current and future operations.
Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL is that firm. J. W.
Gaines is the person authorized to make representations for the firm.
Thank you again for the opportunity to submit this proposal to Quarry Community Development
District.
Very truly yours,
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Berger, Toombs; Elam, Gaines & Frank
Certified Public Accountants PL
Fort Pierce, Florida
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PROFILE OF THE PROPOSER
Description and History of Audit Firm
Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL is a Treasure
Coast public accounting firm, which qualifies as a small business firm, as established by the
Small Business Administration (13 CFR 121.38), with offices in Fort Pierce and Stuart. We are a
member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants. The firm was formed from the merger of Edwards, Berger, Harris &
Company (originated in 1972) and McAlpin, Curtis & Associates (originated in 1949). J. W.
Gaines and Associates (originated in 1979) merged with the firm in 2004. Our tremendous
growth rate experienced over the last 69 years is directly attributable to the firm's unrelenting
dedication to providing the highest quality, responsive professional services attainable to its
clients.
We are a member of the Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) of the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to assure we meet the highest standards. Membership in
this practice section requires that our firm meet more stringent standards than standard AICPA
membership. These rigorous requirements include the requirement of a triennial peer review of
our firm's auditing and accounting practice and annual Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
for all accounting staff (whether CPA or non-CPA). For standard AICPA membership, only a
quality review is required and only CPAs must meet CPE requirements.
We are also a member of the Government Audit Quality Center ("the Center") of the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants to assure the quality of our government audits.
Membership in the Center, which is voluntary, requires our firm to comply with additional
standards to promote the quality of government audits.
We have been extensively involved in serving local government entities with professional
accounting, auditing and consulting services throughout the entire 69 year history of our firm.
Our substantial experience over the years makes us uniquely qualified to provide accounting,
auditing, and consulting services to these clients. We are a recognized leader in providing
services to governmental and nonprofit agencies on the Treasure Coast and in Central and
South Florida, with extensive experience in auditing community development districts and water
control districts. We were the independent auditors of the City of Fort Pierce for over 37 years
and currently, we are the independent auditors for St. Lucie County since 2002, and for 34 of the
38 years that the county has been audited by CPA firms. Additionally, we have performed audits
of the City of Stuart, the City of Vero Beach, Indian River County and Martin County. We also
presently audit over 75 Community Development Districts throughout Florida.
Our firm was founded on the belief that we are better able to respond to our clients needs
through education, experience, independence, quality control, and personal service. Our firm's
commitment to quality is reflected in our endeavor of professional excellence via continuing
education, the use of the latest computer technology, professional membership in PCPS and
peer review.
We believe our approach to audit engagements, intelligence and innovation teamed with sound
professional judgment enables us to explore new concepts while remaining sensitive to the
fundamental need for practical solutions. We take pride in giving you the assurance that the
personal assistance you receive comes from years of advanced training, technical experience
and financial acumen.
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Professional Staff Resources
Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL has a total of
27 professional and administrative staff (including 12 professional staff with extensive
experience servicing government entities). The work will be performed out of our Fort
Pierce office with a proposed staff of one senior accountant and one or two staff
accountants supervised by an audit manager and audit partner. With the exception of the
directors of the firm's offices, the professional staff is not specifically assigned to any of our
individual offices. The professional and administrative staff resources available to you
through Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL are as
follows:
Total
Partners/Directors (CPA's) 5
Principals (CPA) 1
Managers (CPA) 1
Senior/Supervisor Accountants (1 CPA) 3
Staff Accountants 7
Computer Specialist 1
Paraprofessional 6
Administrative 4
Total —all personnel 28
Following is a brief description of each employee classification:
Staff Accountant — Staff accountants work directly under the constant supervision of the
auditor-in-charge and, are responsible for the various testing of documents, account
analysis and any other duties as his/her supervisor believes appropriate. Minimum
qualification for a staff accountant is graduation from an accredited university or college with
a degree in accounting or equivalent.
Senior Accountant — A senior accountant must possess all the qualifications of the staff
accountant, in addition to being able to draft the necessary reports and financial statements,
and supervise other staff accountants when necessary.
Managers — A manager must possess the qualifications of the senior accountant, plus be
able to work without extensive supervision from the auditor-in-charge. The manager should
be able to draft audit reports from start to finish and to supervise the audit team, if
necessary.
Principal —A principal is a partner/director in training. He has been a manager for several
years and possesses the technical skills to act as the auditor—in-charge. A principal has no
financial interest in the firm.
Partner/Director — The director has extensive governmental auditing experience and acts
as the auditor-in-charge. Directors have a financial interest in the firm.
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Professional Staff Resources(Continued)
Independence — Independence of the public accounting firm, with respect to the audit
client, is the foundation from which the public gains its trust in the opinion issued by the
public accounting firm at the end of the audit process. This independence must be in
appearance as well as in fact. The public must perceive that the accounting firm is
independent of the audit entity to insure that nothing would compromise the opinion issued
by the public accounting firm. Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public
Accountants, PL is independent of Quarry Community Development District, including its
elected officials and related parties, at the date of this proposal, as defined by the following
rules, regulations, and standards:
AuSection 220—Statements on Auditing Standards issued by the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants;
ET Sections 101 and 102 — Code of Professional Conduct of the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants;
Chapter 21A-1, Florida Administrative Code;
Section 473.315, Florida Statutes; and,
Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United
States.
On an annual basis, all members of the firm are required to confirm, in writing, that they have no
personal or financial relationships or holding that would impair their independence with regard to
the firm's clients.
Independence is a hallmark of our profession. We encourage our staff to use professional
judgment in situations where our independence could be impaired or the perception of a conflict
of interest might exist. In the governmental sector, public perception is as important as
professional standards. Therefore, the utmost care must be exercised by independent auditors
in the performance of their duties.
Ability to Furnish the Required Services
As previously noted in the Profile of the Proposer section of this document, our firm has been in
existence for over 69 years. We have provided audit services to some clients for over 30 years
continually. Our firm is insured against physical loss through commercial insurance and we also
carry liability insurance. The majority of our audit documentation is stored electronically, both
on our office network and on each employee laptop or computer assigned to each specific job.
Our office computer network is backed up on tape, so in the event of a total equipment loss, we
can restore all data as soon as replacement equipment is acquired. In addition, our field laptop
computers carry the same data and can be used in the event of emergency with virtually no
delay in completing the required services.
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED
Arbitrage Rebate Services
Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL also provides
arbitrage rebate compliance and related services to governmental issuers. The Tax Reform Act
of 1986 requires issuers of most tax-exempt obligations to pay (i.e., "rebate") to the United
States government any arbitrage profits. Arbitrage profits are earnings on the investment of
bond proceeds and certain other monies in excess of what would have been earned had such
monies been invested at a yield equal to the yield on the bonds.
Federal tax law requires that interim rebate calculations and payments are due at the end of
every fifth bond year. Final payment is required upon redemption of the bonds. More frequent
calculations may be deemed advisable by an issuer's auditor, trustee or bond counsel or to
assure that accurate and current records are available. These more frequent requirements are
usually contained in the Arbitrage or Rebate Certificate with respect to the bonds.
Our firm performs a comprehensive rebate analysis and includes the following:
• Verifying that the issue is subject to rebate;
• Calculating the bond yield;
• Identifying, and separately accounting for, all "Gross Proceeds' (as that term is defined
in the Code) of the bond issue, including those requiring analysis due to "transferred
proceeds" and/or"commingled funds" circumstances;
• Determining what general and/or elective options are available to Gross proceeds of the
issue;
• Calculating the issue's excess investment earning (rebate liability), if any;
• Delivering appropriate documentation to support all calculations;
• Providing an executive summary identifying the methodology employed, major
assumptions, conclusions, and any other recommendations for changes in
recordkeeping and investment policies;
• Assisting as necessary in the event of an Internal Revenue Service inquiry; and,
• Consulting with issue staff, as necessary. regarding arbitrage related matters.
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GOVERNMENTAL AUDITING EXPERIENCE
Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL has been
practicing public accounting in Florida for 69 years. Our success over the years has been the
result of a strong commitment to providing personalized quality service to our clients.
The current members of our firm have performed audits of over 900 community development
districts, and over 1,800 audits of municipalities, counties and other governmental entities such
as the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County.
Our firm provides a variety of accounting, auditing, tax litigation support, and consulting
services. Some of the professional accounting, auditing and management consulting services
that are provided by our firm are listed below:
• Performance of annual financial and compliance audits, including Single Audits of state
and federal financial assistance programs, under the provisions of the Single Audit Act,
Subpart F of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform
Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles. and Audit Requirements for Federal
Awards (Uniform Guidance), with minimal disruptions to your operations;
• Performance of special compliance audits to ascertain compliance with the applicable
local, state and federal laws and regulations;
• Issuance of comfort letters and consent letters in conjunction with the issuance of tax-
exempt debt obligations, including compiling financial data and interim period financial
statement reviews;
• Calculation of estimated and actual federal arbitrage rebates;
• Assistance in compiling historical financial data for first-time and supplemental
submissions for GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting;
• Preparation of indirect cost allocation systems in accordance with Federal and State
regulatory requirements;
• Providing human resource and employee benefit consulting;
• Performance of automation feasibility studies and disaster recovery plans;
• Performance feasibility studies concerning major fixed asset acquisitions and utility plant
expansion plans (including electric, water, pollution control, and sanitation utilities); and
• Assistance in litigation, including testimony in civil and criminal court.
• Assist clients who utilize QuickBooks software with their software needs. Our Certified
QuickBooks Advisor has undergone extensive training through QuickBooks and has
passed several exams to attain this Certification.
Continuing Professional Education
All members of the governmental audit staff of our firm, and audit team members assigned to
this engagement, are in compliance with the Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
requirements set forth in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of
the United States. In addition, our firm is in compliance with the applicable provisions of the
Florida Statutes that require CPA's to have met certain CPE requirements prior to proposing on
governmental audit engagements.
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GOVERNMENTAL AUDITING EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
The audit team has extensive experience in performing governmental audits and is exposed to
intensive and continuing concentration on these types of audits. Due to the total number of
governmental audits our team performs, each member of our governmental staff must
understand and be able to perform several types of governmental audits. It is our objective to
provide each professional employee fifty hours or more of comprehensive continuing
professional education each year. This is accomplished through attending seminars throughout
Florida and is reinforced through in-house training.
Our firm has made a steadfast commitment to professional education. Our active attendance
and participation in continuing professional education is a major part of our objective to obtain
the most recent knowledge on issues which are of importance to our clients. We are growing on
the reputation for work that our firm is providing today.
Quality Control Program
Quality control requires continuing commitment to professional excellence. Berger, Toombs,
Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL is formally dedicated to that
commitment.
To ensure maintaining the standards of working excellence required by our firm, we joined the
Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) of the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants (AICPA). To be a participating member firm of this practice section, a firm must
obtain an independent Peer Review of its quality control policies and procedures to ascertain
the firm's compliance with existing auditing standards on the applicable engagements.
The scope of the Peer Review is comprehensive in that it specifically reviews the following
quality control policies and procedures of the participating firm:
• Professional, economic, and administrative independence;
• Assignment of professional personnel to engagements;
• Consultation on technical matters;
• Supervision of engagement personnel;
• Hiring and employment of personnel;
• Professional development;
• Advancement;
• Acceptance and continuation of clients; and,
• Inspection and review system.
We believe that our commitment to the program is rewarding not only to our firm, but primarily to
our clients.
The external independent Peer Review of the elements of our quality control policies and
procedures performed by an independent certified public accountant, approved by the PCPS of
the AICPA, provides you with the assurance that we continue to conform to standards of the
profession in the conduct of our accounting and auditing practice.
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GOVERNMENTAL AUDITING EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
Our firm is also a member of Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), a voluntary
membership center for CPA firms that perform governmental audits. This center promotes the
quality of governmental audits.
Our firm has completed successive Peer Reviews. These reviews included a representative
sample of our firm's local governmental auditing engagements. As a result of these reviews,
our firm obtained an unqualified opinion on our quality control program and work procedures.
On page 31 is a copy of our most recent Peer Review report. It should be noted that we
received a pass rating.
Our firm has never had any disciplinary actions by state regulatory bodies or professional
organizations.
As our firm performs approximately one hundred audits each year that are reviewed by federal,
state or local entities, we are constantly dealing with questions from these entities about our
audits. We are pleased to say that any questions that have been raised were minor issues and
were easily resolved without re-issuing any reports.
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR)
We are proud and honored to have been involved with the City of Fort Pierce and the Fort
Pierce Utilities Authority when they received their first Certificates of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal years ended September 30, 1988 and 1994,
respectively. We were also instrumental in the City of Stuart receiving the award, in our first
year of performing their audit, for the year ended September 30, 1999.
We also assisted St. Lucie County, Florida for the year ended September 30, 2003, in preparing
their first Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and St. Lucie County has received their
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting every year since.
As continued commitment to insuring that we are providing the highest level of experience, we
have had at least one employee of our firm serve on the GFOA — Special Review Committee
since the mid-1980s. This committee is made up of selective Certified Public Accountants
throughout the United States who have demonstrated their high level of knowledge and
expertise in governmental accounting. Each committee member attends a special review
meeting at the Annual GFOA Conference. At this meeting, the committee reports on the
Certificate of Achievement Program's most recent results, future goals, and common reporting
deficiencies.
We feel that our previous experience in assisting the City of Fort Pierce, the Fort Pierce Utilities
Authority and St. Lucie County obtain their first CAFRs, and the City of Stuart in continuing to
receive a CAFR and our firm's continued involvement with the GFOA, and the CAFR review
committee make us a valued asset for any client in the field of governmental financial reporting.
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GOVERNMENTAL AUDIT EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
References
Capron Trail Community Development Gateway Community Development
District District
Jeff Walker, Special District Services Stephen Bloom, Severn Trent Management
(561) 630-4922 (954) 753-5841
The Reserve Community Development District Port of the Islands Community Development
District
Darrin Mossing, Governmental Management Cal Teague, Premier District Management
Services LLC
(407) 841-5524 (239)690-7100 ext 101
In addition to the above,we have the following additional governmental audit experience:
Community Development Districts
Aberdeen Community Development Celebration Pointe Community
District Development District
Amelia Concourse Community Channing Park Community
Development District Development District
Anthem Park Communnity Cheval West Community
Development District Development District
Arborwood Community Development City Center Community Development
District District
Bannon Lakes Community Colonial Country Club Community
Development District Development District
Beacon Lakes Community Creekside at Twin Creeks Community
Development District Development District
Candler Hills East Community Deer Run Community Development
Development District District
Capron Trail Community Development Diamond Hill Community
District Development District
Cedar Hammock Community Eagle Point Community Development
Development District District
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GOVERNMENTAL AUDIT EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
Eastlake Oaks Community Legends Bay Community
Development District Development District
Easton Park Community Development Live Oak No 2 Community
District Development District
Estancia @ Wiregrass Community Marshall Creek Community
Development District Development District
Forest Brooke Community Meadow View at Twin Lakes Community
Development District Development District
Gramercy Park Community Meadow Point III Community
Development District Development District
Greyhawk Landing Community Meadow Point IV Community
Development District Development District
Griffin Lakes Community Development Midtown Miami Community
District Development District
Habitat Community Development Mira Lago Community Development
District District
Harmony Community Development Narcoossee Community Development
District District
Heritage Harbor Community New Port Tampa Bay Community
Development District Development District
Heritage Isles Community Overoaks Community Development
Development District District
Heritage Lake Park Community Panther Trace 2 Community
Development District Development District
Heritage Palms Community Pine Island Community Development
Development District District
Julington Creek Community Pine Ridge Community Development
Development District District
Lake Bernadette Community Piney-Z Community Development
Development District District
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GOVERNMENTAL AUDIT EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
Remington Community Development Southern Hills Plantation III Community
District Development District
Renaissance Commons Community St. John's Forest Community
Development District Development District
Reserve Community Development Stoneybrook West Community
District Development District
Reserve at Pradera Community Tern Bay Community Development
Development District District
Ridgewood Trails Community Terracina Community Development
Development District District
River Hall Community Development Twin Creeks North Community
District Development District
River Place on the St. Lucie Community Valencia Acres Community
Development District Development District
Riverwood Community Development Villages of Bloomingdale Community
District Development District
Riverwood Estates Community Westside Community Development
Development District District
Rolling Hills Community Development Willow Creek Community Development
District District
Sampson Creek Community Winston Trails Community
Development District Development District
Seminole Improvement District
Solterra Resort Community
Development District
South Village Community
Development District
Southern Hills Plantation I Community
District
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GOVERNMENTAL AUDIT EXPERIENCE(CONTINUED)
Other Governmental Organizations
City of Westlake Office of the Medical Examiner,
District 19
Florida Inland Navigation District Rupert J. Smith Law Library
of St. Lucie County
Fort Pierce Farms Water Control
District St. Lucie Education Foundation
Indian River Regional Crime Town of Ocean Breeze Park
Laboratory, District 19, Florida
Troup Indiantown Water
Jobs and Education Partnership Control District
Current or Recent Single Audits,
St. Lucie County, Florida
Early Learning Coalition, Inc.
Treasure Coast Food Bank, Inc.
Members of our audit team have acquired extensive experience from performing or participating
in over 1,800 audits of governments, independent special taxing districts, school boards, and
other agencies that receive public money and utilize fund accounting.
Much of our firm's auditing experience is with compliance auditing, which is required for publicly
financed agencies. In this type of audit, we do a financial examination and also confirm
compliance with various statutory and regulatory guidelines.
Following is a summary of our other experience, including Auditor General experience, as it
pertains to other governmental and fund accounting audits.
Counties
(Includes elected constitutional officers, utilities and dependent taxing districts)
Indian River
Martin
Okeechobee
Palm Beach
Municipalities
City of Port St. Lucie
City of Vero Beach
Town of Orchid
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GOVERNMENTAL AUDIT EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
Special Districts
Boggy Creek Community Development District
Coquina Water Control District
Dovera Community Development District
Durbin Crossing Community Development District
Golden Lakes Community Development District
Lakewood Ranch Community Development District
Martin Soil and Water Conservation District
Myrtle Creek Community Development District
St. Lucie County—Fort Pierce Fire District
The Crossings at Fleming Island
St. Lucie West Services District
Indian River County Mosquito Control District
St. John's Water Control District
Westchase and Westchase East Community Development Districts
Pier Park Community Development District
Verandahs Community Development District
Magnolia Park Community Development District
Schools and Colleges
Federal Student Aid Programs—Indian River Community College
Indian River Community College
Okeechobee County District School Board
St. Lucie County District School Board
State and County Agencies
Central Florida Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc. (a nonprofit organization affiliated with the St. Lucie
County Board of County Commissioners)
Florida School for Boys at Okeechobee
Indian River Community College Crime Laboratory
Indian River Correctional Institution
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FEE SCHEDULE
We propose the fee for our audit services described below to be $4,900 for the years ended
September 30, 2019 and 2020, and $5,100 for the year ended September 30, 2021. The fee is
contingent upon the financial records and accounting systems of Quarry Community
Development District being "audit ready" and the financial activity for the District is not materially
increased. If we discover that additional preparation work or subsidiary schedules are needed,
we will consult with your authorized representative. We can assist with this additional work at
our standard rates should you desire.
SCOPE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED
If selected as the District's auditors, we will perform a financial and compliance audit in
accordance with Section 11.45, Florida Statutes, in order to express an opinion on an annual
basis on the financial statements of Quarry Community Development District as of September
30, 2019, 2020, and 2021. The audits will be performed to the extent necessary to express an
opinion on the fairness in all material respects with which the financial statements present the
financial position, results of operations and changes in financial position in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles and to determine whether, for selected transactions,
operations are properly conducted in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Reportable conditions that are also material weaknesses shall be identified as such in the
Auditors' Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other
Matters. Other (non-reportable) conditions discovered during the course of the audit will be
reported in a separate letter to management, which will be referred to in the Auditors' Report on
Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters.
Our audit will be performed in accordance with standards for financial and compliance audits
contained in Government Auditing Standards, as well as in compliance with rules and
regulations of audits of special districts as set forth by the State Auditor General in
Chapter 10.550, Local Governmental Entity Audits, and other relevant federal, state and county
orders, statutes. ordinances, charter, resolutions, bond covenants, Administrative Code and
procedures, or rules and regulations which may pertain to the work required in the engagement.
The primary purpose of our audit will be to express an opinion on the financial statements
discussed above. It should be noted that such audits are subject to the inherent risk that errors
or irregularities may not be detected. However, if conditions are discovered which lead to the
belief that material errors, defalcations or other irregularities may exist or if other circumstances
are encountered that require extended services, we will promptly notify the appropriate
individual.
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Commitment to Quality Service
Personnel Qualifications and Experience
J. W. Gaines, CPA, CITP
Director—38 years
Education
• Stetson University, B.B.A. —Accounting
Registrations
• Certified Public Accountant—State of Florida, State Board of Accountancy
• Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP)—American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants
Professional Affiliations/Community Service
• Member of the American and Florida Institutes of Certified Public Accountants
• Affiliate member Government Finance Officers Association
• Past President, Vice President-Campaign Chairman, Vice President and Board Member of
United Way of St. Lucie County, 1989- 1994
• Past President, President Elect, Secretary and Treasurer of the Treasure Coast Chapter of
the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 1988- 1991
• Past President of Ft. Pierce Kiwanis Club, 1994 -95, Member/Board Member since 1982
• Past President, Vice President and Treasurer of St. Lucie County Chapter of the American
Cancer Society, 1980-1986
• Member of the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, Member Board of Directors,
Treasurer, September 2002 - 2006, Chairman Elect 2007, Chairman 2008, Past Chairman
2009
• Member Lawnwood Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees, 2000— Present, Chairman
2013- Present
• Member of St. Lucie County Citizens Budget Committee, 2001 —2002
• Member of Ft. Pierce Citizens Budget Advisory Committee, 2010—2011
• Member of Ft. Pierce Civil Service Appeals Board. 2013- Present
Professional Experience
• Miles Grant Development/Country Club—Stuart, Florida, July 1975 —October 1976
• State Auditor General's Office — Public Accounts Auditor — November 1976 through
September 1979
• Director - Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants PL,
responsible for numerous government and nonprofit audits.
• Over 30 years experience in all phases of public accounting and auditing experience, with a
concentration in financial and compliance audits. Mr. Gaines has been involved in all
phases of the audits listed on the preceding pages.
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Commitment to Quality Service
1 Personnel Qualifications and Experience
J.W. Gaines, CPA, CITP (Continued)
Director
Continuing Professional Education
♦ Has participated in numerous continuing professional education courses provided by
nationally recognized sponsors over the last two years to keep abreast of the latest
developments in accounting and auditing such as:
Governmental Accounting Report and Audit Update
Analytical Procedures, FICPA
Annual Update for Accountants and Auditors
Single Audit Sampling and Other Considerations
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Commitment to Quality Service
[Personnel Qualifications and Experience
David S. McGuire, CPA, CITP
Accounting and Audit Principal — 9 years
Accounting and Audit Manager—4 years
Staff Accountant — 11 years
Education
• University of Central Florida, B.A. —Accounting
• Barry University—Master of Professional Accountancy
Registrations
• Certified Public Accountant—State of Florida, State Board of Accountancy
• Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP)—American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants
• Certified Not-For-Profit Core Concepts 2018
Professional Affiliations/Community Service
• Member of the American and Florida Institutes of Certified Public Accountants
• Associate Member. Florida Government Finance Office Associates
• Assistant Coach— St. Lucie County Youth Football Organization (1994—2005)
• Assistant Coach —Greater Port St. Lucie Football League, Inc. (2006—2010)
• Board Member—Greater Port St. Lucie Football League, Inc. (2011 —present)
• Treasurer. AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast, Inc. (2000—
2003)
• Board Member/Treasurer, North Treasure Coast Chapter, American Red Cross
(2004—2010)
• Member/Board Member of Port St. Lucie Kiwanis (1994—2001)
• President (2014/15) of Sunrise Kiwanis of Fort Pierce (2004— present)
• St. Lucie District School Board Superintendent Search Committee (2013—present)
Professional Experience
• Twenty-four years public accounting experience with an emphasis on nonprofit and
governmental organizations.
• Audit Manager in-charge on a variety of audit and review engagements within several
industries. including the following government and nonprofit organizations:
St. Lucie County. Florida
19th Circuit Office of Medical Examiner
Troup Indiantown Water Control District
Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, Inc.
Healthy Kids of St. Lucie County
Mustard Seed Ministries of Ft. Pierce, Inc.
Reaching Our Community Kids, Inc.
Reaching Our Community Kids - South
St. Lucie County Education Foundation, Inc.
Treasure Coast Food Bank, Inc.
North Springs Improvement District
• Four years of service in the United States Air Force in computer operations, with a top
secret (SCI/SBI) security clearance.
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Commitment to Quality Service
Personnel Qualifications and Experience ]
David S. McGuire, CPA, CITP(Continued)
Accounting and Audit Principal
Continuing Professional Education
• Mr. McGuire has attended numerous continuing professional education courses and
seminars taught by nationally recognized sponsors in the accounting auditing and single
audit compliance areas. He has attended courses over the last two years in those areas as
follows:
Not-for-Profit Auditing Financial Results and Compliance Requirements
Update: Government Accounting Reporting and Auditing
Annual Update for Accountants and Auditors
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Commitment to Quality Service
Personnel Qualifications and Experience _
David F. Haughton, CPA
Accounting and Audit Manager—27 years
Education
• Stetson University, B.B.A. —Accounting
Registrations
• Certified Public Accountant—State of Florida, State Board of Accountancy
Professional Affiliations/Community Service
• Member of the American and Florida Institutes of Certified Public Accountants
• Former Member of Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants Committee on State and
Local Government
• Affiliate Member Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)for over 10 years
• Affiliate Member Florida Government Finance Officers Association (FGFOA) for over 10
years
• Technical Review— 1997 FICPA Course on State and Local Governments in Florida
• Board of Directors — Kiwanis of Ft. Pierce, Treasurer— 1994-1999; Vice President — 1999-
2001
Professional Experience
• Twenty-seven years public accounting experience with an emphasis on governmental and
nonprofit organizations.
• State Auditor General's Office — West Palm Beach, Staff Auditor, June 1985 to September
1985
• Accounting and Audit Manager of Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public
Accountants PL, responsible for audit and accounting services including governmental and
not-for-profit audits.
• Over 20 years of public accounting and governmental experience, specializing in
governmental and nonprofit organizations with concentration in special districts, including
Community Development Districts which provide services including water and sewer utilities.
Governmental and non-profit entities served include the following:
Counties:
St. Lucie County
Municipalities:
City of Fort Pierce
City of Stuart
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Commitment to Quality Service
Personnel Qualifications and Experience
David F. Haughton, CPA (Continued)
Accounting and Audit Manager
Professional Experience(Continued)
Special Districts:
Bluewaters Community Development District
Country Club of Mount Dora Community Development District
Fiddler's Creek Community Development District#1 and#2
Indigo Community Development District
North Springs Improvement District
Renaissance Commons Community Development District
St. Lucie West Services District
Stoneybrook Community Development District
Summerville Community Development District
Terracina Community Development District
Thousand Oaks Community Development District
Tree Island Estates Community Development District
Valencia Acres Community Development District
Non-Profits:
The Dunbar Center, Inc.
Hibiscus Children's Foundation, Inc.
Hope Rural School, Inc.
Maritime and Yachting Museum of Florida, Inc.
Tykes and Teens, Inc.
United Way of Martin County, Inc.
Workforce Development Board of the Treasure Coast, Inc.
• While with the Auditor General's Office he was on the staff for the state audits of the Martin
County School District and Okeechobee County School District.
♦ During 1997 he performed a technical review of the Florida Institute of Certified Public
Accountants state CPE course on Audits of State and Local Governments in Florida. His
comments were well received by the author and were utilized in future updates to the
course.
Continuing Professional Education
• During the past several years, he has participated in numerous professional development
training programs sponsored by the AICPA and FICPA, including state conferences on
special districts and governmental auditing in Florida. He averages in excess of 100 hours
bi-annually of advanced training which exceeds the 80 hours required in accordance with the
continuing professional education requirements of the Florida State Board of accountancy
and the AICPA Private Companies Practice Section. He has over 75 hours of governmental
CPE credit within the past two years.
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Commitment to Quality Service
Personnel Qualifications and Experience
Matthew Gonano, CPA
Senior Staff Accountant—7 years
Education
• University of North Florida, B.B.A. —Accounting
• University of Alicante, Spain —International Business
• Florida Atlantic University— Masters of Accounting
Professional Affiliations/Community Service
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Professional Experience
• Senior Accountant with Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines, & Frank providing professional
services to nonprofit and governmental entities.
• Performed audits of nonprofit and governmental organizations in accordance with
Governmental Accounting Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Performed Single Audits of nonprofit organizations in accordance with OMB Circular A-133,
Audits of State, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations.
Continuing Professional Education
• Mr. Gonano has participated in numerous continuing professional education courses.
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Commitment to Quality Service
Personnel Qualifications and Experience
Paul Daly
Staff Accountant—6 years
Education
• Florida Atlantic University, B.S. —Accounting
Professional Experience
• Staff Accountant with Berger, Toombs, Earn, Gaines, & Frank providing professional
services to nonprofit and governmental entities.
Continuing Professional Education
• Working to attain the requirements to take the Certified Public Accounting (CPA)exam.
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Commitment to Quality Service
Personnel Qualifications and Experience
Melissa Arnold
Senior Staff Accountant—4 years
Education
• Indian River State College, A.A. —Accounting
• Florida Atlantic University, B.B.A. —Accounting
Professional Experience
• Staff accountant with Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines, & Frank providing professional
services to nonprofit and governmental entities.
Continuing Professional Education
• Ms. Arnold participates in numerous continuing professional education courses provided by
nationally recognized sponsors to keep abreast of the latest developments.
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Commitment to Quality Service
Personnel Qualifications and Experience
Bryan Snyder
Staff Accountant—3 years
Education
• Florida Atlantic University, B.B.A. —Accounting
Professional Experience
• Accountant beginning his professional auditing career with Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines,
& Frank.
• Mr. Snyder is gaining experience auditing governmental & nonprofit entities.
Continuing Professional Education
• Mr. Snyder participates in numerous continuing education courses and plans on working to
acquire his CPA certificate.
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Commitment to Quality Service
[Personnel Qualifications and Experience
Maritza Stonebraker
Staff Accountant—2 years
Education
• Indian River State College, B.S.A. —Accounting
Professional Experience
• Staff Accountant beginning her professional auditing career with Berger, Toombs, Elam,
Gaines, & Frank.
Continuing Professional Education
• Mrs. Stonebraker participates in numerous continuing education courses and plans on
acquiring her CPA.
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Commitment to Quality Service
Personnel Qualifications and Experience
Jonathan Herman
Senior Staff Accountant—4 years
Education
• University of Central Florida, B.S. —Accounting
• Florida Atlantic University, MACC
Professional Experience
• Accounting graduate with four years experience with Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines, &
Frank providing professional services to nonprofit and governmental entities.
Continuing Professional Education
• Working to study to take the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam.
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Commitment to Quality Service
Personnel Qualifications and Experience
Sean Stanton
Staff Accountant
Education
• University of South Florida, B.S. —Accounting
• Florida Atlantic University, M.B.A. —Accounting
Professional Experience
• Staff accountant with Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines, & Frank auditing governmental and
non-profit entities.
Continuing Professional Education
• Mr. Stanton is working towards passing the CPA exam.
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Commitment to Quality Service
Personnel Qualifications and Experience
Brianne Davies
Staff Accountant
Education
♦ Indian River State College, B.S.A. —Accounting
Professional Experience
♦ Staff Accountant with Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines, & Frank providing professional
services to nonprofit and governmental entities.
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Commitment to Quality Service
Personnel Qualifications and Experience
Taylor Nuccio
Staff Accountant
Education
• Indian River State College, B.S.A. —Accounting
Professional Experience
• Staff Accountant with Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines, & Frank providing professional
services to nonprofit and governmental entities.
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BAGGETT MBA,CPA,CVA,Partner Zephyrhills,
FL 33542
REUTI MAN N Marci Routimann 1813)788-2155
CPA,Partner �c (813)782-8606
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System Review Report
To the Directors November 2, 2016
Berger,Toombs, Elam, Gaines&Frank, CPAs PL
and the Peer Review Committee of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
We have reviewed the system of quality control for the accounting and auditing practice of Berger,
Toombs, Elam, Gaines& Frank, CPAs PL (the firm), in effect for the year ended May 31, 2016,
Our peer review was conducted in accordance with the Standards for Performing and Reporting
on Peer Reviews established by the Peer Review Board of the American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants. As a part of our peer review, we considered reviews by regulatory entities,
if applicable, in determining the nature and extent of our procedures. The firm is responsible for
designing a system of quality control and complying with it to provide the firm with reasonable
assurance of performing and reporting in conformity with applicable professional standards in all
material respects. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the design of the system of
quality control,and the firm's compliance therewith based on our review.The nature, objectives,
scope. limitations of, and the procedures performed in a System Review are described in the
standards at www.aicpa.orn/prsummar'v.
As required by the standards,engagements selected for review included engagements performed
under Government Auditing Standards and audits of employee benefit plans.
In our opinion, the system of quality control for the accounting and auditing practice of Berger,
Toombs, Elam, Gaines& Frank, CPAs PL in effect for the year ended May 31, 2016 has been
suitably designed and complied with to provide the firm with reasonable assurance of performing
and reporting in conformity with applicable professional standards in all material respects. Firms
can receive a rating of pass, pass with deficiency(ies), or fail. Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines&
Frank, CPAs PL, has received a peer review rating of pass.
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QUARRY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
District Auditing Services for Fiscal Year 2019
Collier County, Florida
INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
SECTION 1. DUE DATE. Sealed proposals must be received no later than November
22, 2019 at 4:00 p.m., at the offices of District Manager, Inframark, LLC, located at 210 North
University Drive, Suite 702, Coral Springs, Florida 33071. Proposals will be publicly opened at
that time.
SECTION 2. FAMILIARITY WITH THE LAW. By submitting a proposal, the Proposer is
assumed to be familiar with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
that in any manner affect the work. Ignorance on the part of the Proposer will in no way relieve it
from responsibility to perform the work covered by the proposal in compliance with all such
laws, ordinances and regulations.
SECTION 3. QUALIFICATIONS OF PROPOSER. The contract, if awarded, will only be
awarded to a responsible Proposer who is qualified by experience and licensing to do the work
specified herein. The Proposer shall submit with its proposal satisfactory evidence of experience
in similar work and show that it is fully prepared to complete the work to the satisfaction of the
District.
SECTION 4. SUBMISSION OF ONLY ONE PROPOSAL. Proposers shall be
disqualified and their proposals rejected if the District has reason to believe that collusion may
exist among the Proposers, the Proposer has defaulted on any previous contract or is in arrears
on any previous or existing contract, or for failure to demonstrate proper licensure and business
organization.
SECTION 5. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL. Submit one (1) bound copy and one (1)
PDF copy of the Proposal Documents, and other requested attachments at the time and place
indicated herein, which shall be enclosed in an opaque sealed envelope, marked with the title
"Auditing Services—Quarry Community Development District" on the face of it.
SECTION 6. MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL. Proposals may be modified or
withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed and delivered to the place where
proposals are to be submitted at any time prior to the time and date the proposals are due. No
proposal may be withdrawn after opening for a period of ninety (90)days.
SECTION 7. PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS. The proposal documents shall consist of the
notice announcing the request for proposals, these instructions, the Evaluation Criteria Sheet
and a proposal with all required documentation pursuant to Section 12 of these instructions (the
"Proposal Documents").
SECTION 8. PROPOSAL. In making its proposal, each Proposer represents that it has
read and understands the Proposal Documents and that the proposal is made in accordance
therewith.
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SECTION 9. BASIS OF AWARD/RIGHT TO REJECT. The District reserves the right to
reject any and all proposals, make modifications to the work, and waive any informalities or
irregularities in proposals as it is deemed in the best interests of the District.
SECTION 10. CONTRACT AWARD. Within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the Notice of
Award from the District; the Proposer shall enter into and execute a Contract (engagement
letter)with the District.
SECTION 11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Nothing herein shall be construed as or
constitute a waiver of the District's limited waiver of liability contained in Section 768.28, Florida
Statutes, or any other statute or law.
SECTION 12. MISCELLANEOUS.All proposals shall include the following information in
addition to any other requirements of the proposal documents.
A. List the position or title of all personnel to perform work on the District audit. Include
resumes for each person listed; list years of experience in present position for each party
listed and years of related experience.
B. Describe proposed staffing levels, including resumes with applicable certifications.
C. Three references from projects of similar size and scope. The Proposer should include
information relating to the work it conducted for each reference as well as a name,
address and phone number of a contact person.
D. The lump sum cost of the provision of the services under the proposal, plus the lump
sum cost of four(4) annual renewals.
SECTION 13. PROTESTS. In accordance with the District's Rules of Procedure, any
protest regarding the Proposal Documents, must be filed in writing, at the offices of the District
Manager, within seventy-two (72) calendar hours (excluding Saturday, Sunday, and state
holidays) after the receipt of the Proposal Documents. The formal protest setting forth with
particularity the facts and law upon which the protest is based shall be filed within seven (7)
calendar days (including Saturday, Sunday, and state holidays) after the initial notice of protest
was filed. Failure to timely file a notice of protest or failure to timely file a formal written protest
shall constitute a waiver of any right to object or protest with respect to the aforesaid Proposal
Documents.
SECTION 14. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS. The criteria to be used in the evaluation
of proposals are presented in the Evaluation Criteria Sheet, contained within the Proposal
Documents.
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AUDITOR SELECTION
EVALUATION CRITERIA
1. Ability of Personnel. (25 Points)
(E.g., geographic location of the firm's headquarters or permanent office in relation to the
project; capabilities and experience of key personnel; present ability to manage this project;
evaluation of existing work load; proposed staffing levels, etc.)
2. Proposer's Experience. (25 Points)
(E.g. past record and experience of the Proposer in similar projects; volume of work previously
performed by the firm; past performance for other or current Community Development Districts
in other contracts; character, integrity, reputation of Proposer, etc.)
3. Understanding of Scope of Work. (25 Points)
Extent to which the proposal demonstrates an understanding of the District's needs for the
services requested.
4. Ability to Furnish the Required Services. (25 Points)
Extent to which the proposal demonstrates the adequacy of Proposer's financial resources and
stability as a business entity necessary to complete the services required.
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Grau & Associates ,0 :
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUN'IANIS
Proposal to Provide
Financial Auditing
Services:
QUARRY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Proposal Due: November 22, 2019
4:00PM
Submitted to:
Quarry
Community Development District
c/o Inframark
210 North University Drive, Suite 702
Coral Springs, Florida 33071
Submitted by:
Antonio J. Grau, Partner
Grau &Associates
951 Yamato Road, Suite 280
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Tel (561) 994-9299
(800) 229-4728
Fax (561) 994-5823
tgrau(agraucpa.com www.graucpa.com
Grau & Associates
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY/TRANSMITTAL LETTER 1.
FIRM QUALIFICATIONS 3
FIRM&STAFF EXPERIENCE 6
REFERENCES 11
SPECIFIC AUDIT APPROACH 13
COST OF SERVICES 17
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 19
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November 22,2019
Quarry Community Development District
c/o Inframark
210 North University Drive,Suite 702
Coral Springs,Florida 33071
Re: Request for Proposal for Professional Auditing Services for the fiscal year ended September 30,
2019,with an option for two(2) additional annual renewals.
Grau &Associates (Gran) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Quarry Community Development
District's (the "District") Request for Proposal (RFP),and we look forward to working with you on your
audit.We are an energetic and robust team of knowledgeable professionals and are a recognized leader of
providing services to Community Development Districts.As one of Florida's few firms to primarily focus on
government,we are especially equipped to provide you an effective and efficient audit.
Special district audits are at the core of our practice:we have a total of 360 clients,329 or 91%of which
are special districts.We know the specifics of the professional services and work products needed to meet
your RFP requirements like no other firm.With this level of experience,we are able to increase efficiency,
to provide immediate and continued savings,and to minimize disturbances to client operations.
Why Grau&Associates:
Knowledgeable Audit Team
Grau is proud that the personnel we assign to your audit are some of the most seasoned auditors in the
field.Our staff performs governmental engagements year round.When not working on your audit,your
team is refining their audit approach for next year's audit. Our engagement partners have decades of
experience and take a hands-on approach to our assignments,which all ensures a smoother process for
you.
Servicing your Individual Needs
Our clients enjoy personalized service designed to satisfy their unique needs and requirements.First,we
ensure that the transition to a new firm is as smooth and seamless as possible.Throughout the process of
our audit,you will find that we welcome working with you to resolve any issues as swiftly and easily as
possible.In addition,due to Grau's very low turnover rate for our industry,you also won't have to worry
about retraining your auditors from year to year.
Developing Relationships
We strive to foster mutually beneficial relationships with our clients. We stay in touch year round,
updating,collaborating and assisting you in implementing new legislation,rules and standards that affect
your organization.We are also available as a sounding board and assist with technical questions.
Maintaining an Impeccable Reputation
We have never been involved in any litigation, proceeding or received any disciplinary action.
Additionally,we have never been charged with,or convicted of,a public entity crime of any sort.We are
financially stable and have never been involved in any bankruptcy proceedings.
Complying With Standards
Our audit will follow the Auditing Standards of the AICPA, Generally Accepted Government Auditing
Standards,issued by the Comptroller General of the United States,and the Rules of the Auditor General of
the State of Florida, and any other applicable federal, state and local regulations. We will deliver our
reports in accordance with your requirements.
This proposal is a firm and irrevocable offer for 90 days.We certify this proposal is made without previous
understanding,agreement or connection either with any previous firms or corporations offering a proposal
for the same items.We also certify our proposal is in all respects fair,without outside control, collusion,
fraud,or otherwise illegal action,and was prepared in good faith. Only the person(s),company or parties
interested in the project as principals are named in the proposal.Grau has no existing or potential conflicts,
and anticipates no conflicts during the engagement.Our Federal I.D.number is 20-2067322.
We would be happy to answer any questions or to provide any additional information.We are genuinely
excited about the prospect of serving you and establishing a long-term relationship.Please do not hesitate
to call or email either of our Partners,Antonio J.Grau,CPA(tgrau@graucpa.com)or Racquel McIntosh,CPA
(rmcintoshCDeraucpa.com) at 561.994.9299. We thank you for considering our firm's qualifications and
experience.
Very truly yours,
Grau&Associates
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Dear Mr.(tau:
It is my pleasure to notify you that on March 2,2017 the Florida Peer Review Committee
accepted the report on the most recent system peer review or your!inn.The due date for
your next review is Dwember 31,2019.This is the dale by which all review documents
should be completed and submitted to the administering entity.
As you know,the report had a peer review rating of pass.The Committee asked me to
convey its congratulations to the firm.
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ended June 30.2016 which has been designed to meet the requirements of the quality control standards
for an accounting and auditing practice established by the AICPA and which was complied with during the year
then ended to provide the firm with reasonable assurance of conforming with professional standards.
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GRAU AND ASSOCIATES COMMUNITY Profile Briefs:
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT EXPERIENCE Antonio J GRAU,CPA
BY MANAGEMENT COMPANY (Partner)
Years Performing
Audits:30+
CPE(last 2 years):
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CPE(last 2 years):
Government
Accounting,Auditing:
59 hours;Accounting,
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45 hours
Professional
Memberships:AICPA,
FICPA, FGFOA,FASD
'Here at Grau &Associates,staying up to date with the
current technological landscape is one of our top
priorities.Not only does it provide a more positive
experience for our clients,but it also allows us to perform
a more effective and efficient audit. With the every
changing technology available and utilized by our clients,
we are constantly innovating our audit process.'
- Tony Gran
"Quality audits and exceptional client service are at the
heart of every decision we make.Our clients trust us to
deliver a quality audit,adhering to high standards and
assisting them with improvements for their
organization,"
Racquel McIntosh
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YOUR ENGAGEMENT TEAM
Grau's client-specific engagement team is meticulously organized in order to meet the unique
needs of each client. Constant communication within our solution team allows for continuity of
staff and audit team.
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The assigned personnel will The Engagement Partner will
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and the District to ensure that the various stages of the
the financial statements and all engagement and has direct
other reports are prepared in responsibility for engagement
accordance with professional policy,direction,supervision,
standards and firm policy. quality control,security,
Responsibilities will include confidentiality of information
planning the audit; of the engagement and
communicating with the client communication with client
and the partners the progress personnel.The engagement
of the audit;and partner will also be involved
determining that financial directing the development of
statements and all reports the overall audit approach
issued by the firm are accurate, and plan;performing an
complete and are prepared in overriding review of work
accordance with professional papers and ascertain client
standards and firm policy. satisfaction.
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Antonio `Tony ` J. Grau, CPA
Partner
Contact:tgrau( graucpa.com I (561) 939-6672
Experience
For over 30 years,Tony has been providing audit,accounting and consulting services to the firm's governmental,
non-profit,employee benefit,overhead and arbitrage clients.He provides guidance to clients regarding complex
accounting issues,internal controls and operations.
As a member of the Government Finance Officers Association Special Review Committee,Tony participated in
the review process for awarding the GFOA Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting.Tony was also the
review team leader for the Quality Review of the Office of Management Audits of School Board of Miami-Dade
County.Tony received the AICPA advanced level certificate for governmental single audits.
Education
University of South Florida(1983)
Bachelor of Arts
Business Administration
Clients Served(partial list)
(>300)Various Special Districts,including:
Bayside Improvement Community Development District St.Lucie West Services District
Dunes Community Development District Ave Maria Stewardship Community District
Fishhawk Community Development District(1,I1,IV) Rivers Edge 11 Community Development District
Grand Bay at Doral Community Development District Bartram Park Community Development District
Heritage Harbor North Community Development District Bay Laurel Center Community Development District
Boca Raton Airport Authority
Greater Naples Fire Rescue District
Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District
Lake Worth Drainage District
South Indian River Water Control
Professional Associations/Memberships
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Florida Government Finance Officers Association
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants Government Finance Officers Association Member
City of Boca Raton Financial Advisory Board Member
Professional Education(over the last two years)
Course Hours
Government Accounting and Auditing 66
Accounting,Auditing and Other 25
Total Hours (includes of 4 hours of Ethics CPE)
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Racquel C. McIntosh, CPA
Partner
Contact: rrncintoshCa graucpa.coin I (561)939-6669
Experience
Racquel has been providing government audit,accounting and advisory services to our clients for over 14 years.
She serves as the firm's quality control partner;in this capacity she closely monitors engagement quality ensuring
standards are followed and maintained throughout the audit.
Racquel develops in-house training seminars on current government auditing,accounting,and legislative topics
and also provides seminars for various government organizations. In addition, she assists clients with
implementing new accounting software,legislation,and standards.
Education
Florida Atlantic University(2004)
Master of Accounting
Florida Atlantic University(2003)
Bachelor of Arts:
Finance,Accounting
Clients Served(partial list)
(>300)Various Special Districts,including:
Carlton Lakes Community Development District Westchase Community Development District
Golden Lakes Community Development District Monterra Community Development District
Rivercrest Community Development District Palm Coast Park Community Development District
South Fork Ill Community Development District Long Leaf Community Development District
TPOST Community Development District Watergrass Community Development District
East Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Indian Trail Improvement District
Pinellas Park Water Management District
Ranger Drainage District
South Trail Fire Protection and Rescue Service District
Professional Associations/Memberships
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants FICPA State&Local Government Committee
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants FGFOA Palm Beach Chapter
Professional Education (over the last two years)
Course Hours
Government Accounting and Auditing 59
Accounting,Auditing and Other 45
Total Hours 104(includes of 4 hours of Ethics CPE)
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We have included three references of government engagements that require compliance with laws
and regulations, follow fund accounting, and have financing requirements, which we believe are
similar to the District.
Dunes Community Development District
Scope of Work Financial audit
Engagement Partner Antonio J. Grau
Dates Annually since 1998
Client Contact Darrin Mossing,Finance Director
475 W.Town Place,Suite 114
St.Augustine,Florida 32092
904-940-5850
Two Creeks Community Development District
Scope of Work Financial audit
Engagement Partner Antonio J. Grau
Dates Annually since 2007
Client Contact William Rizzetta,President
3434 Colwell Avenue,Suite 200
Tampa, Florida 33614
813-933-5571
Journey's End Community Development District
Scope of Work Financial audit
Engagement Partner Antonio J. Grau
Dates Annually since 2004
Client Contact Todd Wodraska,Vice President
2501 A Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
561-630-4922
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AUDIT APPROACH
Grau's Understanding of Work Product/Scope of Services:
We recognize the District is an important entity and we are confident our firm is eminently qualified
to meet the challenges of this engagement and deliver quality audit services.You would be a valued
client of our firm and we pledge to commit all firm resources to provide the level and quality of
services(as described below)which not only meet the requirements set forth in the RFP but will
exceed those expectations.Grau&Associates fully understands the scope of professional services and
work products requested. Our audit will follow the Auditing Standards of the AICPA, Generally
Accepted Government Auditing Standards,issued by the Comptroller General of the United States,and
the Rules of the Auditor General of the State of Florida and any other applicable Federal,State of Local
regulations.We will deliver our reports in accordance with your requirements.
Proposed segmentation of the engagement
Our approach to the audit engagement is a risk-based approach which integrates the best of traditional
auditing techniques and a total systems concept to enable the team to conduct a more efficient and
effective audit.The audit will be conducted in three phases,which are as follows:
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Phase I - Preliminary Planning
A thorough understanding of your organization, service objectives and operating environment is
essential for the development of an audit plan and for an efficient, cost-effective audit. During this
phase,we will meet with appropriate personnel to obtain and document our understanding of your
operations and service objectives and, at the same time, give you the opportunity to express your
expectations with respect to the services that we will provide. Our work effort will be coordinated so
that there will be minimal disruption to your staff.
During this phase we will perform the following activities:
» Review the regulatory,statutory and compliance requirements.This will include a review of
applicable federal and state statutes, resolutions, bond documents, contracts, and other
agreements;
» Read minutes of meetings;
» Review major sources of information such as budgets, organization charts, procedures,
manuals,financial systems,and management information systems;
» Obtain an understanding of fraud detection and prevention systems;
>> Obtain and document an understanding of internal control, including knowledge about the
design of relevant policies,procedures,and records, and whether they have been placed in
operation;
» Assess risk and determine what controls we are to rely upon and what tests we are going to
perform and perform test of controls;
» Develop audit programs to incorporate the consideration of financial statement assertions,
specific audit objectives,and appropriate audit procedures to achieve the specified objectives;
» Discuss and resolve any accounting, auditing and reporting matters which have been
identified.
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Phase II-Execution of Audit Plan
The audit team will complete a major portion of transaction testing and audit requirements during this
phase. The procedures performed during this period will enable us to identify any matter that may
impact the completion of our work or require the attention of management. Tasks to be performed in
Phase II include,but are not limited to the following:
» Apply analytical procedures to further assist in the determination of the nature,timing,and
extent of auditing procedures used to obtain evidential matter for specific account balances or
classes of transactions;
» Perform tests of account balances and transactions through sampling,vouching,confirmation
and other analytical procedures;and
» Perform tests of compliance.
Phase III - Completion and Delivery
In this phase of the audit, we will complete the tasks related to year-end balances and financial
reporting.All reports will be reviewed with management before issuance, and the partners will be
available to meet and discuss our report and address any questions.Tasks to be performed in Phase
III include,but are not limited to the following:
» Perform final analytical procedures;
» Review information and make inquiries for subsequent events;and
» Meeting with Management to discuss preparation of draft financial statements and any
potential findings or recommendations.
You should expect more from your accounting firm than a signature in your annual financial report.
Our concept of truly responsive professional service emphasizes taking an active interest in the issues
of concern to our clients and serving as an effective resource in dealing with those issues.In following
this approach,we not only audit financial information with hindsight but also consider the foresight
you apply in managing operations.
Application of this approach in developing our management letter is particularly important given the
increasing financial pressures and public scrutiny facing today's public officials. We will prepare the
management letter at the completion of our final procedures.
In preparing this management letter,we will initially review any draft comments or recommendations
with management.In addition,we will take necessary steps to ensure that matters are communicated
to those charged with governance.
In addition to communicating any recommendations,we will also communicate the following,if any:
» Significant audit adjustments;
» Significant deficiencies or material weaknesses;
» Disagreements with management;and
» Difficulties encountered in performing the audit.
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Our findings will contain a statement of condition describing the situation and the area that needs
strengthening,what should be corrected and why.Our suggestions will withstand the basic tests of
corrective action:
Is the recommendation cost effective?
Is the recommendation the simplest to effectuate in
order to correct a problem?
Is the recommendation at the heart of the problem
and not just correcting a symptomatic matter?
Is the corrective action taking into account why the
deficiency occurred?
To assure full agreement with facts and circumstances, we will fully discuss each item with
Management prior to the final exit conference.This policy means there will be no"surprises"in the
management letter and fosters a professional,cooperative atmosphere.
Communications
We emphasize a continuous,year-round dialogue between the District and our management team.We
typically begin our audit process with an entrance conference before the onsite fieldwork begins.We
regularly communicate through personal telephone calls and electronic mail throughout the audit and
on a regular basis.Our clients have the ability to transmit information to us on our secure client portal
with the ability to assign different staff with separate log on and viewing capability. This further
facilitates efficiency as all assigned users receive electronic mail notification as soon as new
information has been posted into the portal. We strive to continue to keep an open line of
communication through the fieldwork and ending with an exit conference.
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Our proposed all-inclusive fees for the financial audit for the fiscal years ended September 30,
2019-2021 are as follows:
Year Ended September 30, Fee
2019 $5,800
2020 $5,900
2021 $6,000
TOTAL(2019-2021) $17.700
The above fees are based on the assumption that the District maintains its current level of
operations.Should conditions change or additional Bonds are issued the fees would be adjusted
accordingly upon approval from all parties concerned.
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PARTIAL LIST OF CLIENTS
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Boca Raton Airport Authority ✓ V ✓ 9/30
Captain's Key Dependent District ✓ ✓ 9/30
Central Broward Water Control District ✓ ✓ 9/30
Coquina Water Control District ✓ ✓ 9/30
East Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility ✓ ✓ V 9/30
Florida Green Finance Authority V V 9/30
Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District V ✓ 9/30
Greater Naples Fire Control and Rescue District ✓ ✓ ✓ 9/30
Green Corridor P.A.C.E.District ✓ ✓ 9/30
Hobe-St.Lucie Conservancy District ✓ V 9/30
Indian River Mosquito Control District ✓ 9/30
Indian Trail Improvement District ✓ V 9/30
Key Largo Waste Water Treatment District V ✓ V V 9/30
Lake Padgett Estates Independent District ✓ ✓ 9/30
Lake Worth Drainage District V V 9/30
Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District ✓ 9/30
Old Plantation Control District ✓ ✓ 9/30
Pal Mar Water Control District ✓ ✓ 9/30
Pinellas Park Water Management District ✓ ✓ 9/30
Pine Tree Water Control District(Broward) ✓ ✓ 9/30
Pinetree Water Control District(Wellington) V 9/30
Ranger Drainage District ✓ ✓ ✓ 9/30
Renaissance Improvement District ✓ ✓ 9/30
San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Service District V ✓ 9/30
Sanibel Fire and Rescue District ✓ ✓ 9/30
South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board ✓ ✓ 9/30
South-Dade Venture Development District ✓ ✓ 9/30
South Indian River Water Control District ✓ V ✓ 9/30
South Trail Fire Protection&Rescue District ✓ ✓ 9/30
Spring Lake Improvement District ✓ ✓ 9/30
St. Lucie West Services District ✓ ✓ ✓ 9/30
Sunshine Water Control District ✓ V 9/30
Sunny Hills Units 12-15 Dependent District ✓ ✓ 9/30
West Villages Improvement District ✓ ✓ 9/30
Various Community Development Districts(297) ✓ V 9/30
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES
CONSULTING/MANAGEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
Grau & Associates also provide a broad range of other management consulting services. Our
expertise has been consistently utilized by Governmental and Non-Profit entities throughout
Florida. Examples of engagements performed are as follows:
• Accounting systems • Fixed asset records
• Development of budgets • Cost reimbursement
• Organizational structures • Indirect cost allocation
• Financing alternatives • Grant administration and compliance
• IT Auditing
ARBITRAGE
The federal government has imposed complex rules to restrict the use Current
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significant arbitrage incentives in a tax-exempt issue. We have Calculations
determined the applicability of these requirements and performed the
rebate calculations for more than 150 bond issues, including both
fixed and variable rate bonds.
We look forward to providing Quarry Community Development District with
our resources and experience to accomplish not only those minimum
requirements set forth in your Request for Proposal, but to exceed those
expectations!
For even more information on Grau &Associates
please visit us on www.graucpa.com.
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