Fort Pierce Utilities Authority

The Board discussed and approved various operational and administrative items, including an insurance policy update for the Mainland Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility and an award of bid for the supply of Anhydrous Ammonia. Key approvals included a contract for dedicated internet access, a communications cloud service agreement, and a facility use agreement for 4th of July fireworks. Additionally, the Board authorized a mural project at Jaycee Park, accepted grant funding for wastewater treatment plant relocation, and approved website redesign services. Other actions involved supporting a grant application for the Manatee Center, reviewing community activities, and settling PFAS litigation. The Board also approved an amendment for a force main extension and transformer replacements at the Totten Substation.

The board discussed and took action on several items including the approval of a service agreement for generator maintenance, the authorization of make-ready work for telecommunications attachments on utility poles, the approval of a wastewater expansion project on West 1st Street, and the renewal of an enterprise advantage program agreement with ESRI. Additionally, the board approved various construction and engineering agreements, including roadway illumination services, force main design services, and amendments to compliance management contracts, alongside an assignment agreement for gas capacity.

The agenda focuses on educational presentations regarding wastewater basics, an introduction of a new intern, and an acknowledgement of the former committee chairman. A significant portion of the agenda is dedicated to a formal letter of support for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Relocation and Reuse Project, highlighting the community benefits, environmental impacts, and the importance of securing state appropriations for the initiative. The meeting also includes standard committee and staff reporting sessions.

The committee discussed the fiber expansion strategy, community access initiatives, and the implementation of a Brand Ambassador program to promote FPUAnet. The discussion included details on infrastructure deployment, competitive positioning, and the use of neighborhood registration data to drive expansion planning. The committee also signed letters of appreciation for former members and voted to approve a letter of support for the SPARC Electric Grant, which aims to fund upgrades to electric lines, breakers, and transformers. Additionally, staff provided highlights on upcoming community events and budget workshops.

The Board meeting included discussions on several key items: the design services for the new Island Lift Station (Phase 1), gate maintenance and repairs, and a five-year preventative maintenance contract for the ESC Building UPS. Additionally, the Board reviewed lawn and ground maintenance contracts for the Water Reclamation and Refuse Facility, an illumination agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation, and budget requests for the Sunrise Village PUD. Regulatory and policy matters addressed included an interlocal agreement with the Town of St. Lucie Village for potable water construction, the adoption of a Contribution in Aid of Construction credit policy, electric line extension agreements, and amendments to organizational rules and regulations.