Ridge Water Control District

 

General Information

Full Legal Name: Ridge Water Control District
Public Purpose: Drainage, irrigation, water control, and reclaiming the land and protecting the same from the effects of water, for agricultural and sanitary purposes, and for public convenience and welfare for public utility and benefit.
Boundaries: See Circuit Court Decree of the 10th Judicial Circuit, No. 1842
Services Provided: Construct, operate, and maintain canals,  ditches, drains, levees, and other works for drainage and water control  purposes; Acquire, purchase, operate, and maintain pumps, plants, and pumping systems for drainage and water control purposes; Construct,  operate, and maintain irrigation works, machinery, and plants; Construct,  improve, pave, and maintain roadways and roads necessary and convenient for the exercise of the powers or duties or any of the powers or duties of said District or the Supervisors.
Creation Documents: Circuit Court Decree of the 10th Judicial Circuit, No. 1842
Statutory Authority: Chapter 298, Florida Statutes
Date Established: May 4, 1971
Establishing Entity: Circuit Court

 

Contact Information

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 68, Loxahatchee, FL 33470
Email: schoech.law@gmail.com
Telephone: (561)601-9756
Registered Agent: Charles F. Schoech, Esq., P.O. Box 68,  Loxahatchee, FL 33470

 

Governing Body Members

Justin G. Sobie, Chairman
P.O. Box 68
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
Term: 3 years

Bruce Carter, Supervisor
P.O. Box 68
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
Term: 3 years

Richard H. Burns, Jr., Supervisor
P.O. Box 68
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
Term: 3 years

Administrator, Secretary, Treasurer and General Counsel: Charles F. Schoech, Esq.
Engineer: Scott M. Glaubitz

 

Board Meetings

2026
2026 Meeting Schedule
 
  • Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – BOARD OF SUPERVISOR MEETING - CANCELED
  • Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ANNUAL LANDOWNERS' MEETING
  • Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. BOARD OF SUPERVISOR MEETING 
2025
 

Revenue Information

Assessments


Statutory Authority: Chapters 170, 189, 197 and 298, Florida Statutes

 

Financial Information

Budget Hearing: December 1, 2023  11:00 AM, 5600 Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring FL 33870
Fiscal Year Period: October 1, 2026 to September 30
Annual Financial Report
https://logerx.myfloridacfo.gov/LogerX/Login
Audit Report: N/A
 
Budgets:

Florida Department of Financial Services-Local Government Section

 

Goals and Objectives

Goals, Objectives, Performance Measures, and Standards

Goals & Objectives Annual Reports 2025

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