The committee meeting covered a comprehensive review of several key infrastructure and utility projects. Discussions included the final work package approval for the Blacks Ford Water Reclamation Facility expansion and the Arlington East Water Reclamation Facility's high-level disinfection project, including a review of construction cost progressions and savings. Updates were provided on the H2.0 Purification Program phase 3, a re-evaluation of the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility with a recommendation to transmit flows to Cedar Bay as the preferred strategic and financial path, progress on the Fulton Cut transmission replacement project, and the status of the Combined Cycle project, including engineering and procurement updates. Additionally, a major capital projects list was presented detailing various electric and water system initiatives.
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The committee discussed several contract awards and increases, including structural rehabilitation and repair for sanitary sewer manholes, design services for the Westside Service Center warehouse, professional design and construction-related services for the Septic Tank Phase Out Program, general engineering services for water and wastewater projects, substation and transmission engineering services, roofing repair and installation, sanitary sewer pipe bursting services, and vacuum-jet assets maintenance and repair for the fleet.
Jan 27, 2026·Board meeting
Jea Board Of Directors Meeting
The Board meeting agenda included several key items for consideration and action. Items approved under the Consent Agenda included delegation of authority to Florida Department of Transportation representatives, JEA Warehouse Lease Amendment reducing leased space, termination of the Interlocal Agreement for the Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business Contribution, and purchase of Wetland Mitigation Bank Credits. The Finance, Governance, and Audit Committee reported on the Fiscal Year 2025 EY Audit Results and recommended approval of the FY26 Internal Audit Plan. The Board also considered and approved modifications to Electric System and Water and Sewer System Miscellaneous Charges and Fees, authorized condemnation for a Downtown Water Treatment Plant site, approved four collective bargaining agreements, and approved modifications to the Surface Water Discharge Elimination (SWDE) Plan to include the Water First North Florida Project, authorizing funding participation up to $400 million. Furthermore, the Board authorized an increase in the Florida Power and Light Power Purchase Agreement capacity by up to 100 MW. Separate resolutions addressed the approval of the Second Amendment to the Sublease Agreement for warehouse space and the intent to terminate the JSEB Interlocal Agreement effective September 30, 2026. The Board also approved the purchase of wetland mitigation credits from Loblolly Mitigation Preserve, LLC for a total price of $2,213,750.
