Fort Pierce Utilities Authority public meetings in 2025
21 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board
The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority board will meet to approve routine utility contracts and resolutions. Items include a $76,500 control panel for Lift Station 105, a five-year CNG station maintenance contract, and a $170,972 odorizer installation. Several policy resolutions and easement approvals are also on the agenda.
- $76,500 control panel for Lift Station 105 (Morningside) with CC Control Corp.
- $170,972 contract for two YZ Odorizers at gate stations with Devtech Sales, Inc.
- $18,898 AWIA compliance update contract with Globaltech, Inc.
- $84,394 design modifications for North Gas Gate Station with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc.
- Resolution to approve utility easement for Blue Sky Sunrise Village Project
The Board approved a contract for the Energy Services Center first floor expansion and adopted four resolutions regarding branding, purchasing, disability accommodations, and a utility easement. Several infrastructure and equipment contracts were also approved via the consent agenda.
- Approved Energy Services Center first floor expansion contract with Don Hinkle Construction, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. UA 2025-22 for branding and communications rules (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. UA 2025-23 for formal sealed bids and exemptions purchasing policy (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. UA 2025-24 for Reasonable Accommodation Request Policy (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. UA 2025-25 for Blue Sky Sunrise Village utility easement (Unanimous)
- Approved $76,500 award to CC Control Corp. for Lift Station 105 control panel (Unanimous)
- Approved $170,972 sole source contract with Devtech Sales, Inc. for YZ Odorizers (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 2026 Ford F-550 dump body not to exceed $72,792 (Unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will discuss a contract amendment for the Moore’s Creek Booster Station and a grant-funded transformer replacement. The board will also consider designating representatives for the Florida Gas Utility Board of Directors.
- Amendment No. 4 for Moore’s Creek Booster Station (CIP 3) with a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $5,383,547.98
- Proposed $150,000 FPUA contingency for the Moore’s Creek project
- Amendment No. 1 to Specific Authorization 56-LE-25-01 with Leidos Engineering LLC to increase total job amount by $346,048.83 to $811,851.83
- Resolution No. UA 2025-20 to designate Javier Cisneros and Brian "Keith" Stephens as representatives to the Florida Gas Utility Board of Directors
The Board approved a guaranteed maximum price for the Moore's Creek Booster Station project and a contract amendment for transformer replacement. Additionally, the Board designated representatives for the Florida Gas Utility Board of Directors.
- Approved Amendment No. 4 for Moore's Creek Booster Station at a GMP of $5,383,547.98 (Unanimous)
- Authorized $150,000 FPUA contingency for Moore's Creek Booster Station (Unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 1 with Leidos Engineering LLC, increasing total job amount to $811,851.83 (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. UA 2025-20 designating Javier Cisneros as FGU Representative and Brian "Keith" Stephens as Alternate (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from November 4, 2025 (Unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will meet to discuss infrastructure projects, legal settlements, and facility upgrades. The board is reviewing a budget request for water expansion and a contract extension for the MWRF Project.
- Contract award to Presco South Construction, Inc. for Administration Building Hurricane Impact Windows not to exceed $250,000
- Budget request of $95,000 for the Anglevilla Drive Water Expansion Project
- Closing statement with DuPont for the PFAS Class Action settlement
- Amendment No. 3 to extend the Globaltech-Haskell Joint Venture MWRF Project completion date to March 31, 2026
- Agreement for construction of an RV parking lot over an existing FPUA electric easement (Feeder T1361)
The Board approved a contract for hurricane impact windows at the Administration Building and a $95,000 water expansion project. It also authorized a PFAS class action settlement closing statement and extended a construction contract for the MWRF project.
- Approved $250,000 contract for Administration Building Hurricane Impact Windows to Presco South Construction, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved $95,000 budget request for Anglevilla Drive Water Expansion Project (Unanimous)
- Approved closing statement for DuPont PFAS Class Action settlement (Unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 3 to extend MWRF Project completion dates to March 2026 with GT-Haskell JV (Unanimous)
- Approved agreement for RV parking lot construction over FPUA electric easement at Feeder T1361 (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from October 21, 2025 (Unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will consider the 2026 Employee Benefit Plan and related insurance agreements. The board is also reviewing several equipment and software purchases and a resolution regarding HIPAA privacy policies.
- 2026 Employee Benefit Plan including $1,247,333 estimated cost for Symetra Insurance Company Stop Loss Agreement
- Purchase of an ALTEC Telescopic Articulating Aerial device from Global Rental Co., Inc. for $171,175
- Three-year subscription to GridScale X Advanced software from Siemens Industry, Inc.
- Resolution No. UA 2025-18 to adopt HIPAA privacy policies and appoint a privacy officer
- Master Services Agreement with Genomic Life, Inc. for Guardian Cancer Policy
The Board approved the 2026 Employee Benefit Plan, including stop loss and Medicare renewals. Members also adopted HIPAA privacy policies and approved a 5% salary increase and contract amendment for the Director of Utilities.
- Approved 2026 Employee Benefit Plan, STOP Loss, and Blue Medicare Renewal (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. UA 2025-18 regarding HIPAA Privacy Policies (unanimous)
- Approved 5% salary increase for Director of Utilities (unanimous)
- Approved amended Contract Amendment for Director of Utilities (unanimous)
- Approved Genomic Life Master Services Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved $171,175 purchase of ALTEC aerial device from Global Rental Co., Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved three-year GridScale X software subscription from Siemens Industry, Inc. (unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will vote on issuing a Utilities Revenue Note not to exceed $15 million and a line of credit with PNC National Bank. The board is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and the adoption of a Strategic Plan.
- Resolution No. UA 2025-15 for Utilities Revenue Note Series 2025 not to exceed $15 million
- FY26 FMIT insurance renewal premium of $1,635,299
- Totten Substation Expansion steel fabrication contract with Peak Substation Services, LLC for $562,871.43
- Savannah Substation circuit breaker replacement with PowerServe Technologies, Inc. for $174,906
- Natural gas capacity purchase from Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC with estimated annual cost of $891,056.25
The Board adopted resolutions to issue a $15 million Utilities Revenue Note and a corresponding line of credit with PNC National Bank. Members also approved a new strategic plan and several infrastructure and service contracts.
- Adopted Resolution No. UA 2025-15 for Utilities Revenue Note Series 2025 not to exceed $15M (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. UA 2025-16 for reimbursement of debt related expenditures (unanimous)
- Approved and implemented Strategic Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Precedent Agreement for natural gas capacity from Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC (carried)
- Approved $562,871.43 contract with Peak Substation Services, LLC for Totten Substation steel fabrication (unanimous)
- Approved $1,635,299 annual premium for FY26 FMIT Insurance Renewal (unanimous)
- Approved $29,347.04 single source purchase for fuel management software from JSR Fueling Technologies, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved $174,906 contract with PowerServe Technologies, Inc. for Savannah Substation circuit breaker (unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will meet to approve routine items including a $125,210 pump purchase, a $199,172 water treatment plant storage building contract, and a $17,024 temporary staffing agreement. The board will also discuss a 3M settlement payment and authorize a Tesla tax refund assignment.
- Purchase of two MWI portable diesel bypass pumps for $125,210 via Florida Sheriffs Association contract
- Award of $199,172 contract to Richard K. Davis Construction Corp. for water treatment plant equipment storage building
- Approval of $17,024 temporary staffing contract with E.L.M. Staffing, LLC for water treatment plant
- Authorization of 3M settlement Payment 2 closing statement
- Assignment of rights to Tesla, Inc. for tax refund application
The Board approved several utility infrastructure contracts, including a new storage building and gas underground utility work. They also authorized a permanent easement for a new gas gate station and approved the Manatee Center's participation in the Museums for All initiative.
- Awarded $199,172 contract for WTP Equipment Storage Building to Richard K. Davis Construction Corp. (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of two MWI portable diesel bypass pumps not to exceed $125,210 (Unanimous)
- Approved contract for temporary Water Treatment Plant staffing with E.L.M. Staffing, LLC not to exceed $17,024 (Unanimous)
- Approved work/task order #1 for gas underground utilities installation with Primoris Distribution Services Inc. (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No UA 2025-14 for North Gas Station Interconnect Easement to Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved Manatee Center joining Museums for All Initiative (Unanimous)
- Approved Closing Statement for Payment 2 of the 3M PFAS Settlement (Unanimous)
- Authorized Assignment of Rights Form DR-26A for Tesla, Inc. tax refund (Unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will review several grant agreements and infrastructure contracts. The body is also considering amendments to its rules and regulations regarding uniforms, overtime, and pay.
- USEPA Grant Agreement for $1,000,000 for WRF Relocation Conveyance Work to Connect Lift Station F
- FDEM Grant Agreement for $250,000 for window replacement at the Admin Building
- Contract with PowerServe Technologies, Inc. for Totten Substation Expansion relay panels not to exceed $82,545.00
- Three-year ETAP Software subscription with Operation Technology, Inc. for $79,334
- Resolution No. UA 2025-13 amending rules on uniforms, overtime, meal allowance, and storm pay
The Board approved two grants totaling $1.25 million for wastewater conveyance and administrative building window replacements. Members also approved several equipment and software purchases and adopted a resolution amending employee rules regarding uniforms and compensation.
- Approved $1,000,000 USEPA Grant for WRF Relocation Conveyance Work (Unanimous)
- Approved $250,000 FDEM Grant for Admin Building window replacement (Unanimous)
- Approved sole source purchase of e-One Low Pressure Grinder Pump Stations from Wascon, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved design-build services for Totten Substation relay panels from PowerServe Technologies, Inc. not to exceed $82,545.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved three-year ETAP Software subscription from Operation Technology, Inc. for $79,334 (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. UA 2025-13 amending Rules and Regulations for uniforms, overtime, meal allowance, and storm pay (Unanimous)
- Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will consider adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025. The board will also review a sole source contract for water main work in the Harmony Heights neighborhood.
- Resolution UA 2025-12 for the FY 2026 Annual Budget
- Sole source contract with Environmental Land Development, Inc. not to exceed $50,000 for water main deflections in Harmony Heights
- Harmony Heights Post-Budgeted Project approval
The Board unanimously adopted Resolution No. UA 2025-12 to set the budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026. The Board also approved a sole source contract for water main deflections in the Harmony Heights neighborhood.
- Adopted Resolution No. UA 2025-12 for the FY 2026 Annual Budget (unanimous)
- Approved sole source contract with Environmental Land Development, Inc. not to exceed $50,000 for water main deflections at Harmony Heights Phase 3A (unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from July 15, 2025 (unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will meet to discuss the assignment of a DEP grant and a settlement payment. The board is also reviewing a drainage easement conveyance for King's Landing.
- Assignment of $28,061,358 DEP grant for WRF Relocation Conveyance projects from City to FPUA
- Closing Statement for Payment 1 of the 3M Settlement regarding PFAS Litigation
- Resolution No. UA 2025-11 regarding a drainage easement at Lift Station A for King's Landing
- Presentation of the 2025 FPUA Youth Career Event scheduled for September 3, 2025
The Board approved the assignment of a $28,061,358 DEP grant from the City to the FPUA. Additionally, the Board adopted a resolution for a stormwater and drainage easement at King's Landing Villas.
- Approved assignment of $28,061,358 DEP grant for WRF Relocation Conveyance projects (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. UA 2025-11 for King's Landing drainage easement (Unanimous)
- Approved Closing Statement for Payment 1 of the 3M PFAS Litigation Settlement (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from July 1, 2025 (Unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will meet to discuss a contract for water treatment chemicals and appoint a new advisory committee member. The meeting also includes updates on retirement systems and community activities.
- Contract for Emulsified Cationic Polymer with Polydyne Inc. not-to-exceed $150,000 annually
- Resolution UA 2025-10 to appoint Denetria Timms-Burey to the Utility Advisory Committee
- City of Fort Pierce Retirement and Benefit Systems Update
- Community Partner Presentation by Main Street Fort Pierce
The Board approved a contract for emulsified cationic polymer and appointed a new member to the Utility Advisory Committee. The consent agenda was passed unanimously, and the board received updates on a window replacement grant and utility bill credits.
- Approved contract with Polydyne Inc. for Emulsified Cationic Polymer not-to-exceed $150,000 annually (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution UA 2025-10 appointing Denetria Timms-Burey to the Utility Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from June 17, 2025 (Unanimous)
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The Board will review the adoption of a mitigation strategy to allow FPUA to receive federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds. Members will also consider updates to the utility's Rules and Regulations and several service contracts.
- Adoption of St. Lucie County Local Mitigation Strategy for federal grant eligibility
- Resolution No. UA 2025-07 to amend Rules and Regulations and create an Employee Emergency Assistance Program
- Dental administration agreement with Florida Combined Life Insurance Company not to exceed $30,000 annually
- NEOGOV license agreement for Insight Enterprise Edition not to exceed $55,973.50
- Contract with C & C Canvas & Awning, Inc. for replacement awnings not to exceed $6,035.00
The Board approved several contracts including dental administration and software renewals. It also adopted Resolution No. UA 2025-07 to amend personnel rules and create an Employee Emergency Assistance Program. The Board further adopted the St. Lucie County Local Mitigation Strategy to qualify for federal grants.
- Approved Florida Combined Life ASO Dental Agreement not-to-exceed $30,000 annually (unanimous)
- Approved NEOGOV Performance Evaluations subscription not-to-exceed $55,973.50 (unanimous)
- Approved C & C Canvas & Awning, Inc. contract not-to-exceed $6,035.00 (unanimous)
- Adopted St. Lucie County Local Mitigation Strategy and Project List (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. UA 2025-07 amending personnel rules and creating Rule 3.12 Employee Emergency Assistance Program (unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from June 3, 2025 (unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board is meeting to decide on several service contracts, including cybersecurity monitoring and emergency repairs. The body is also reviewing a facility use agreement for 4th of July fireworks and various equipment replacements.
- Security Guard Services contract with Excelsior Defense, Inc. not to exceed $302,706.25
- Emergency repair for Master Lift Station A pump with PSI Technologies INC. for $65,800
- SCADA Cyber Security monitoring contract with Dragos, Inc. not to exceed $84,600
- Emergency roof replacement at Lift Station A (101 Avenue C) with Leak Busters Roofing for $49,500
- Facility Use Agreement for fireworks launch from IWRF property at 403 Seaway Drive
The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board approved a series of vendor contracts via a consent agenda. Key approvals include cybersecurity monitoring, emergency pump repairs, and armed security services. The Board also permitted the use of IWRF property for Fourth of July fireworks.
- Approved $84,600 contract with Dragos, Inc. for SCADA Cyber Security (unanimous)
- Approved Facility Use Agreement for Main Street Fort Pierce to launch fireworks at 403 Seaway Drive (unanimous)
- Approved $65,800 emergency repair for Master Lift Station A pump with PSI Technologies INC (unanimous)
- Approved $54,442.51 HPE Nimble SAN Maintenance renewal with United Data Technologies, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved annual contract not to exceed $56,880 for Sodium Hydroxide 25% from Brenntag Mid-South Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $40,000 for North Gas Gate Station Drawings with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $302,706.25 five-year contract for armed security guard services with Excelsior Defense, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $9,877.94 for Energy Services Center ice machine replacement with Gulf Ice Systems, Inc. (unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority board will meet to approve routine minutes, a $10 million state grant for relocating the wastewater treatment plant off the Indian River Lagoon, and a $50,000 emergency biosolids disposal contract. Additional items include infrastructure upgrades, sole-source purchases, and a ten-year downtown smart-city agreement.
- Approve $10,000,000 FDEP grant for Wastewater Treatment Plant relocation off Indian River Lagoon
- Approve $50,000 annual emergency biosolids disposal contract with Synagro South, LLC
- Approve $136,800 design contract for US 1 and Glenview Avenue 24-inch force main
- Approve $120,118 sole-source purchase of lightning defense system for six substations
- Approve $235,280 contract to transition to NexusCIS cloud platform
The Board approved a $10 million grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to relocate the wastewater treatment plant. Other actions included approving several infrastructure contracts, grant-funded electrical designs, and a software transition to a cloud-hosted platform.
- Approved $10M FDEP grant for Wastewater Treatment Plant relocation
- Approved $465,803 contract with Leidos Engineering LLC for transformer replacements
- Approved $489,494 contract with PowerServe Technologies, Inc. for Totten 69KV Ring Bus design
- Approved $235,280 retroactive sole source contract with Cogsdale Corporation for Nexus CIS platform
- Approved $136,800 contract with CHA Consulting, Inc. for Glenview Road force main design
- Approved $120,118 sole source purchase from The Avanti Company for substation lightning protection
- Approved $150,000 budget transfer for water service replacements at 3101 and 3125 South US Highway 1
- Approved Resolution UA 2025-09 to appoint a new Utility Advisory Committee member
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will meet to approve minutes, excuse a board member, and vote on several contracts and projects. Items include funding for Independence Academy Phase II, a technical support agreement with ESRI, community activities calendar, and seagrass restoration at the Indian River Water Facility.
- Approve $80,080 for Independence Academy Phase II project
- Approve $62,150 ESRI Enterprise Advantage Program agreement
- Approve $196,674 contract for 4.9-acre seagrass restoration at Indian River Water Facility with Sea & Shoreline LLC
- Approve $191,156 contract for Electric SCADA, PRISM & Video Wall Maintenance Support Agreement with Minsait ACS
- Approve $3,790,740 Amendment No. 3 to Substation Transformer Replacements contract with Hitachi Energy USA, Inc.
The Board approved a series of consent agenda items including seagrass restoration and technical support agreements. Additionally, the Board approved a sole-source purchase of Ring Bus Relays for the GRIP grant. The meeting also addressed substation transformer replacements and budget increases.
- Approved $80,080 budget request for Independence Academy Phase II (Unanimous)
- Approved $62,150 ESRI Enterprise Advantage Program agreement (Unanimous)
- Approved $196,674 seagrass restoration contract with Sea & Shoreline LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved technical support agreement with Electric Power Board of Chattanooga up to $66,000 in year three (Unanimous)
- Approved $14,996 annual service order with NeoNova Network Services (Unanimous)
- Approved $191,156 maintenance agreement with Minsait ACS (Unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 capital budget increase and $214,480 purchase of Ring Bus Relays from Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 3 for Substation Transformer Replacements with Hitachi Energy USA, Inc. increasing totals to $3,790,740 for equipment and $424,400 for services
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will vote on several contract amendments and appointments at its regular meeting. Items include a $50,000 increase to an HVAC parts contract, a $9,687 rise for substation breaker replacements, and a $15,000 boost for ice machine maintenance. The board will also consider new service contracts and appointments.
- Amendment #1 to HVAC Parts, Repairs & Replacements Contract with Seacoast Air Conditioning: $50,000 increase to $110,000 annually
- Amendment #2 to King Substation 69 kV Breaker Replacement Design with Leidos Engineering: $9,687 increase to $154,579
- Amendment #2 to Ice Machine Maintenance Contract with Complete Restaurant Equipment: $15,000 increase to $40,000 annually
- Piggyback Contract for water analysis services with Pace Analytical Services: $131,000 annually for 3 years
- Uniform purchase with ServiceWear Apparel: $79,043.67 through Omnia Partners contract
The Board unanimously approved a consent agenda containing several contract amendments and new service agreements. Key actions included increasing funds for HVAC and ice machine maintenance and appointing a member to the city retirement board.
- Approved HVAC contract amendment with Seacoast Air Conditioning to increase annual limit from $60,000 to $110,000
- Approved King Substation breaker replacement amendment with Leidos Engineering, LLC, increasing amount to $154,579
- Approved ice machine maintenance contract amendment with Complete Restaurant Equipment, LLC to increase annual limit to $40,000
- Approved water analysis services contract with Pace Analytical Services, LLC not to exceed $131,000 annually
- Approved cash balancing maintenance contract with Coin Currency & Document Systems of Florida, Inc. not to exceed $4,872 for year one
- Approved uniform purchase from ServiceWear Apparel, Inc. not to exceed $79,043.67
- Approved HIPAA compliance proposal with Medical Cost Containment Services, Inc.
- Appointed CFO Michele Harris to the city of Fort Pierce Retirement Board
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority board will vote on a $1.18 million credit for a St. Lucie Village wastewater project and a $330,000 annual contract for wet lime residuals hauling. The meeting also includes routine approvals like minutes, appointments, and several service contracts for equipment and software.
- Approve $1,181,895 credit for St. Lucie Village Wastewater Interlocal Agreement
- Award $330,000 annual contract for Wet Lime Residuals Hauling to Accurate Septic Services
- Approve $84,414.44 purchase of eight distribution transformer relays for GRIP grant
- Approve $19,995 annual crane maintenance contract with National Crane Services, Inc.
- Approve $40,000 annual crane transport contract with Palm Beach Trucking, LLC
The Board approved a wastewater interlocal agreement with the Town of St. Lucie Village and authorized a contribution of up to $1,181,895 in Capital Improvement Charge Credits. Other actions included approving the FY2024 audited financial statements and a final budget amendment for FY2024.
- Approved St. Lucie Village Wastewater Interlocal Agreement and contribution up to $1,181,895 (Unanimous)
- Approved Wet Lime Residuals Hauling contract with Accurate Septic Services up to $330,000 annually (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. UA 2025-05 for Final Budget Amendment for FY2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved sole-source purchase of 8 Distribution Power Transformer Relays for $84,414.44 (Unanimous)
- Approved $62,500 agreement with Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County for FY25 dues (Unanimous)
- Approved $12,000 architectural services for Water Treatment Plant Equipment Storage Canopy (Unanimous)
- Approved crane maintenance contract with National Crane Services, Inc. up to $19,995 annually (Unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will meet to approve routine minutes, a $123,000 budget request for new electric services at the MWRF, and a $675,000 turn-key regulator station for the Lakewood Park Gate Station. The board will also consider contracts for training, compliance updates, software, and communications equipment totaling over $200,000.
- Approve $123,000 budget request for MWRF New Electric Service project
- Approve $675,000 turn-key regulator station purchase for Lakewood Park Gate Station
- Approve $4,194 annual contract for First Aid, CPR, and AED training with Life Safety Solutions, Inc.
- Approve $23,567 contract for America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) Compliance Update with Globaltech, Inc.
- Approve $49,375 software license and maintenance agreement for eLogger, Inc.
The Board unanimously approved a consent agenda featuring eight items, including electric services for the MWRF and software for electric operations. The Board also recommended the purchase of a regulator station for the Lakewood Park Gate station.
- Approved $123,000 for MWRF New Electric Service project (unanimous)
- Approved First Aid, CPR, AED training contract with Life Safety Solutions, Inc. up to $4,194 annually (unanimous)
- Approved $23,567 for AWIA Compliance Update with Globaltech, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved sole source purchases for Hudson Pumps and Parts up to $100,000 annually (unanimous)
- Approved $25,500 for ESC Storm Hardening study update with Edlund-Dritenbas-Binkley (unanimous)
- Approved eLogger software purchase and license up to $49,375 (unanimous)
- Approved $42,816 change order for Domain Controller Upgrade with Sentinel Technologies, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved increasing Verizon Wireless annual contract amount to $210,000 (unanimous)
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The Board will hold a public hearing to adopt resolutions for water and wastewater rate adjustments effective March 1, 2025. Members will also consider several infrastructure contracts and a $5.58 million agreement for wastewater conveyance system construction.
- Resolutions 2025-03 and 2025-04 regarding Water and Wastewater Rate adjustments
- Progressive Design Build Agreement with TL Diversified, Inc. for $5,580,335.19 for Jenkins Road force main extension
- Budget request of $250,000 for Sheraton Plaza Lateral Undergrounding project
- Contract with Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. for pole inspection and treatment not to exceed $200,000 annually
- Purchase of 47 Dell Latitude 5550 laptops not to exceed $49,820
The Board adopted resolutions to increase water and wastewater customer and usage charges by 3.24% effective March 1, 2025. Other key actions included approving a $5.4M wastewater conveyance project and a 10-year Downtown Smart City agreement.
- Adopted Resolution UA 2025-03 for 3.24% water rate increase (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution UA 2025-04 for 3.24% wastewater rate increase (unanimous)
- Approved $5,443,398.98 GMP for Jenkins Road wastewater force main extension (unanimous)
- Approved 10-year Revised Downtown Smart City MOU (unanimous)
- Approved $250,000 for Sheraton Plaza Lateral Undergrounding project (unanimous)
- Approved $49,820 purchase of 47 Dell laptops (unanimous)
- Approved $200,000 annual contract for utility pole inspection with Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $61,986 contract and $65,000 budget transfer for WTP Main Tie Breakers Upgrade (unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board is meeting to discuss annual rate adjustments for electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater services. The board will consider contracts for infrastructure and security upgrades. Some items are presented for information only.
- Post Budget Project of $170,000 to extend fiber optic infrastructure to Ocean Village
- Contract not to exceed $15,980.00 with Complete Access Control Inc. for Water Treatment Plant key card systems
- First reading of resolutions UA 2025-01 through UA 2025-04 for electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater rates
- Update on the St. Lucie County Water/Wastewater Agreement
- Update on the use of fluoride to treat FPUA water
The Board adopted resolutions to increase electric and natural gas rates by 3.24% based on the 2024 Florida Public Service Commission Annual Price Index. The Board also approved a fiber optic extension project and water treatment plant equipment repairs. Second readings for water and wastewater rate increases were approved.
- Adopted Resolution UA 2025-01 for a 3.24% electric rate increase (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution UA 2025-02 for a 3.24% natural gas rate increase (Unanimous)
- Approved second reading of Resolution UA 2025-03 for water rates (Unanimous)
- Approved second reading of Resolution UA 2025-04 for wastewater rates (Unanimous)
- Approved $170,000 project to extend fiber optic infrastructure to Ocean Village (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with Complete Access Control Inc. for WTP key card equipment not to exceed $15,980.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from January 21, 2025 (Unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board is meeting to approve several infrastructure contracts and equipment purchases. The body is also discussing a shift in digital payment processing to require customers to pay their own credit and debit card transaction fees.
- Purchase of 263 TripSaver II reclosers for $1,371,864.81 via GRIP grant
- Water Treatment Plant bulk chemical tank replacement and repair for $504,543.00
- Sewer grinder station installation and septic conversion contract up to $500,000 annually
- Lawn and grounds maintenance contract with Mow 4 Less Lawn Care LLC up to $119,100 annually
- Budget request of $275,000 for the Hillpointe Apartments project
The Board approved a change to Invoice Cloud billing that requires customers to pay their own credit and debit card transaction fees. Other major actions included approving a $1.37M purchase of grid reclosers and several utility infrastructure contracts.
- Approved shifting credit/debit card transaction fees to customers (unanimous)
- Approved $1,371,864.81 purchase of 263 TripSaver II reclosers (unanimous)
- Approved $504,543 contract with Globaltech, Inc. for Water Treatment Plant tank replacement (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Baker Underground Contractors LLC for sewer grinder station installation (unanimous)
- Approved $500,000 increase to Gas Operations contract with Primoris Distribution Services, Inc. (unanimous)
- Adopted Warehouse Inventory Buying Policy (unanimous)
- Approved $119,100 annual lawn maintenance contract with Mow 4 Less Lawn Care LLC (unanimous)
- Approved $195,000 annual odor control contract with Evoqua Water Technologies LLC (unanimous)
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board
The Board is reviewing several service contracts and grant amendments. Key items include a proposed change to the electric power cost adjustment and a price increase for a gas main extension project.
- Proposed increase to power cost adjustment (PCA) of $1.50 per 1,000 KWh effective February 1, 2025
- Amendment to Indrio Road Gas Main Extension to increase contract price by $154,093.53
- Builder agreement with Holiday Builders Inc. for gas mains to 395 new homes costing approximately $899,000
- Contract with Membrane Treatment Services LLC for SCADA and PLC services not to exceed $40,000 annually
- Professional auditing services contract with DiBartolomeo, McBee, Hartley, & Barnes, P.A. not to exceed $60,600
The Board approved a contract amendment for the Indrio Road Gas Main Extension and a developer agreement for 395 new homes at Pineapple Grove. Additionally, the Board approved an increase to the electric power cost adjustment effective February 1, 2025.
- Approved $154,093.53 increase for Indrio Road Gas Main Extension contract (unanimous)
- Approved Builder/Developer agreement with Holiday Builders Inc. for 395 new homes (unanimous)
- Approved electric power cost adjustment increase of $1.50 per 1,000 KWh (unanimous)
- Approved $40,000 annual contract with Membrane Treatment Services LLC for SCADA/PLC services
- Approved $14,000 annual contract with Brady Infrared Inspections, Inc.
- Approved $28,894 annual contract with Thomas Electrical Systems & Testing, Inc. for bucket truck testing
- Approved $7,000 annual contract with Thomas Electrical Systems & Testing, Inc. for glove/sleeve testing
- Approved $60,600 contract renewal with DiBartolomeo, McBee, Hartley, & Barnes, P.A. for auditing