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January 18, 2022
Diane Branaugh
Villages of Fireside Homeowner Association
2504 Moon Harbor Way
Middleburg, FL 32068
RE: Drainage Concerns
Dear Ms. Branaugh,
As you are aware, Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA) has been working with the Villages of Fireside
regarding a potential drainage issue. The CCUA Executive Director met with you and other residents on
Wednesday, January 6, 2021. The drainage issue appeared to be along the property boundary of CCUA's
Ridaught Landing Water Reclamation Facility(WRF)and residential lots.Due to the amount of vegetative
growth, fencing, trees, and debris that have accumulated over the years, staff could not determine if the
c drainage issue was a CCUA maintenance issue or a Homeowner Association (HOA) issue.
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To adequately evaluate the drainage issue, staff engaged a surveying and mapping company to prepare a
topographic survey of the area. Based on review of this survey,the elevations show the designed drainage
flow pattern from west to o east in the easement. CCUA constructed the WRF berm prior to development
of the residential lots. The original construction drawings for the subdivision indicate the drainage
easement along the back of the residential lots was intended to drain the area. CCUA's understanding is
further supported by the drainage easement recorded in the subdivision plat.
Since the HOA is responsible for maintaining flow in the ditch per the SJRWMD permit, CCUA does not
have jurisdiction on any upkeep in the area. You mentioned the HOA is mandating the homeowners move
their fences if encroaching into the drainage ditch. Hopefully that step, as well as routine community
maintenance, will alleviate the community's issue.
CCUA appreciates our continued discussions. If you should have any questions or need additional
information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
CLAY COUNTY UTILITY AUTHORITY
JPAIV
Teri L. Shoemaker, P.E.
Chief Operations Officer
cc: Jeremy Johnston, MBA, P.E., Executive Director
Tim Ellis, General Superintendent, Wastewater Treatment