James Davenport

The board meeting agenda covered a variety of utility management topics. Key items included the approval of a developer's agreement for Florida Days Phase 4, project approval for the Field Street Substation SCADA Communications Upgrade, and the selection of Purvis Gray and Company, LLP for auditing services. Additionally, the meeting included a revision to the 2026 meeting calendar, a General Manager's report on operations and projects, and discussions regarding Western Utility Complex strategic planning, the non-renewal of a solar energy transaction option with Florida Power & Light, and the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and capital improvements plan.

The public meeting is convened to conduct contract negotiations between the utility entity and Local 2088 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

The agenda includes a safety presentation by the Wastewater Plant Manager, ratification of third-party utility easements for the S. Atlantic Avenue URD project, and approval of sediment removal services for the FY27 Mixer Replacement Project. Additionally, the Board will review the amended adoption agreement for the 457(b) retirement plan, receive the General Manager's financial report for April 2026, and discuss the legislative update from Counsel. Other business items involve a decision on the non-renewal of an FP&L solar energy transaction, approval of a new RFP for the Western Utilities Complex public and private parcel delivery services, and a strategic planning update for the Western Complex.

The workshop meeting focuses on key strategic discussions for the utility commission. Topics include an informational presentation by the rate consultant regarding the FY27 purchased power budget, market summary, and renewal options for FPL native load firm power, including a solar option renewal. Additionally, the commission will conduct a strategic planning session for the Western Complex, covering project phases and a draft RFP for parcel delivery and entitlement services.

The workshop focused on the strategic planning for the Western Complex, including discussions on phase one milestones, the development of a framework for an RFP, and legal considerations for public and private property development. The board also discussed the potential need for joint meetings with the city and county, the evaluation of existing interlocal agreement voting requirements, and the importance of infrastructure development such as the Williamson Boulevard extension. Additionally, the board addressed the rescheduling of upcoming workshops and shared observations regarding the recent State of the City address and ongoing redevelopment projects in the city.