Please note that ITID was sued by Minto, a private developer and the Seminole Improvement District (SID – which Minto controls) in 2019 for access to our local streets. We defended the District and counter-sued Minto and SID. While the amounts are not insignificant in defending the District easements and infrastructure, I assert that to not do so, would not only be irresponsible but would also cost the District residents a lot more. The costs would be in “improvements” to accommodate traffic that our local streets were never meant for and maintenance to benefit people who do not pay a dime for the District benefits. The costs will exceed the legal costs to date annually, in perpetuity. The District has prevailed in our legal arguments and have a partial Summary Judgement, I previously posted that judgement. The full summary judgement hearing is April 1, 2024. All the while, have no doubt that the developer and the current District 6 County Commissioner, continue to try to undermine our efforts.
Below is the cost the District has expended since Minto sued us, which includes attorneys’ fees, engineering studies, and expert fees:
2019/20 $ 105,015
2020/21 460,346
2021/22 650,976
2022/23 906,759
2023/24 208,831
Total Cost: $2,331,926
This has amounted to approximately, on average $25.00 per household, per year. You can also find all district budgets and audits on our website, https://www.indiantrail.com/departments/finance/budgets-financial-reports
Nothing is hidden. In fact, our staff have tried to make it is a user friendly as possible. If, however, you need help reading the budget, I will gladly help you. The litigation budget line item is under Operations. Here is a link to the 2024 budget https://www.indiantrail.com/home/showpublisheddocument/730/638270810068530000
