Gabe Doty

The board meeting covered the W3C Project Update and a detailed Feasibility Study for Water and Wastewater alternatives. For Water, the selected alternative involved co-locating the W3C Water Plant at the Bronson WWTP, detailing Phase 1 projections including storage tanks, HSP stations, and well construction. For Wastewater, the selected alternative was also co-location at Bronson WWTP, which includes constructing a new 5-Stage Bardenpho BNR advanced wastewater treatment facility and associated transmission systems. The discussion also included detailed financial estimates for both initial and current water and wastewater system costs, a preliminary estimate for the Wastewater Main to Cedar Key, and a review of requested funding applications from various state and federal sources. The future schedule included follow-up actions like inquiring with FDEO, meeting with the local delegation, and legislative advocacy.

This document outlines the Clay County Utility Authority's strategic direction, encompassing its vision, mission, and commitment to a sustainable future. The plan focuses on providing long-term sustainable value to customers by conserving and protecting natural resources, while delivering clean, safe, and economical water, wastewater, and reclaimed water services. Key strategic areas include developing an environmentally and economically sustainable utility, ensuring public health and safety, diversifying water supply, and fostering a highly trained professional staff. It also addresses financial performance, capital improvement program management, and strategies for managing growth and maintaining infrastructure.

This Asset Management and Fiscal Sustainability Plan for the Cedar Key Water and Sewer District, prepared in partnership with the FDEP Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program, aims to identify and address the system's critical needs. The plan focuses on comprehensive asset management, including identification, condition assessment, valuation, and capital improvement planning. Key areas include analyzing funding needs, establishing an adequate rate structure, and developing an asset preservation strategy. The overall goal is to ensure long-term sustainability, financial stability, and efficient operation of the water utility through proactive asset protection and reinvestment.

The management letter discusses the audit of the Cedar Key Water & Sewer District's financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. It addresses the auditors' responsibility, other reporting requirements, and the status of prior audit findings. A key issue highlighted is the limited segregation of duties, which remains uncorrected from previous audits. The letter also confirms the official title and legal district of the Cedar Key Water & Sewer District, established by the Florida Legislature, and notes the absence of component units.

The Cedar Key Water & Sewer District's meeting included discussions on various topics. These included financial reports, bill adjustment requests, and reports from the General Manager and Attorney. The board also discussed a motor replacement for one of the High Service Pumps at the Water Plant and the possibility of a pipeline. They also touched on the process for handling past due accounts and addressed public input. The board interviewed candidates for legal counsel and the position of General Manager, discussing their qualifications, experience, and contract expectations.