Tampa Bay Water

The meeting agenda for the Board of Directors included several Consent Items, such as receiving reports on the Tampa Bay Water Performance Dashboard, the Tampa Bay Water Wise Program, and status reports on the Long-term Master Water Plan Feasibility Program and the South Hillsborough County Program. Consent Items also involved approving Task Order Authorizations for the Capital Improvement Program and approving a contract amendment for Ammonium Sulfate Supply Services. General Business included receiving reports from the General Manager, receiving updates on Legislative and Grant Funding, and approving a revised policy regarding the Delegation of Authority for settlement and initiation of legal action. Action Items covered approving a First Amendment to a Contract with PCL Construction, Inc. for the Cypress Creek Water Treatment Plant 72-Inch Valve project.

The Regular Board Meeting agenda covered several items presented for approval or as status reports. The Consent Agenda included approving the minutes from the December 16, 2019, Regular Board Meeting, receiving updates on the Public Affairs performance dashboard and Granicus meeting technology implementation, and approving a price amendment and contract value increase for Mowing & Grounds Maintenance Services (Contract No. 2019-001). Other approvals sought for the consent agenda involved the Paving Services Agreement with Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC, increasing contract amounts for As-Needed Medium and Low Voltage Electrical Contractors, authorizing a task order for the Capital Improvements Program, and approving the termination of an easement at the Mid-Pinellas Property. Science and Technical items included status reports on hydrologic conditions and long-term master water plan feasibility studies, and approval for a Water Conservation Month Proclamation. The Regular Agenda involved the Executive Committee Report, presentation on 2019 Agency Accomplishments/2020 Agency Outlook, status update on the 2020 Legislative Program, and approval for an Agreement for Representation in PFAS Litigation. Water Production approvals included the Comprehensive Management Plan for the Hillsborough River and authorization for consultant ranking and negotiation for the Southern Hillsborough County booster Pump Station. Finance and Administration items included receiving reports from Certified Public Accountants regarding financial statements and approving a Supplemental Bond Resolution for refunding revenue bonds.

This document presents the Approved Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022 for Tampa Bay Water, detailing its financial plan, revenue sources, and expenditures. The budget is designed to support the organization's strategic goals, which include maintaining water supply reliability and sustainability, increasing operational efficiency, ensuring financial stability, fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders, and safeguarding the safety and security of employees and facilities. Key financial aspects covered are rate setting, debt service, and capital improvement planning, all aimed at providing clean, safe, and affordable water to the region, aligning with the Strategic Plan updated in 2019.

This Water Shortage Mitigation Plan (WSMP) provides Tampa Bay Water and its Member Governments with a strategy to identify and respond to water supply shortages resulting from hydrologic drought conditions. The plan outlines a groundwater and surface water supply management strategy, defining four stages of water shortage with specific hydrologic and supply-based triggers. Key focus areas include implementing recommended supply and demand management actions, establishing a comprehensive communications plan, integrating infrastructure improvements, and utilizing advanced modeling tools. The WSMP aims to meet water needs sustainably, minimize environmental impacts, and avoid unnecessary infrastructure development by proactively managing water resources during drought events.

The meeting includes a budget workshop and a regular meeting. Key discussion points involve the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, which anticipates using available water sources to meet demands from member governments. The proposed operating budget totals $182,829,643, with net revenue requirements from water sales of $172,518,114 to supply 184.7 million gallons a day. The Uniform Rate for the proposed budget is $2.5590/1,000 gallons. The agenda also covers various consent items, water production, science and technical updates, and financial matters, including contract approvals and renewals.