Fort Pierce Utilities Authority public meetings in 2024
19 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board
The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board is reviewing several infrastructure projects, including fiber optic expansion and land acquisitions. The body is also discussing a proposed increase to the Power Cost Adjustment effective January 1, 2025.
- Modified Amendment No 2 to FDEP Grant Agreement to add $10,381,561 for MWRF Construction
- Purchase of land for North Gas Gate Station from Bernard A. Egan Groves, Inc. for $245,000
- Purchase of parcel 2409-232-0007-0003 for Wastewater Conveyance System for $142,158.50
- Grant subagreement with IRSC for $120,376 to install fiber in Lincoln Park
- Budget request for Padmount Distribution Regulator in the amount of $380,000
The Board approved a modified grant agreement adding $10,381,561 to FDEP funds for MWRF construction. Other key actions included purchasing land for a new Gas Gate Station and adjusting electric power costs. The Board also adopted new general rules and regulations for utility services.
- Approved Modified Amendment No. 2 to FDEP Grant Agreement adding $10,381,561 (Unanimous)
- Approved $245,000 purchase of land for North Gas Gate Station (Unanimous)
- Approved increase to Power Cost Adjustment by $1.50 effective Jan 1, 2025 (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. UA 2024-12 superseding general rules and regulations (Unanimous)
- Approved employment agreement for Stefanie A. Beskovoyne as General Counsel (Unanimous)
- Approved $142,158.50 purchase of parcel 2409-232-0007-0003 for wastewater system
- Approved $120,376 grant subagreement with IRSC for fiber infrastructure
- Approved $380,000 budget request for Padmount Distribution Regulator
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board
The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will meet to approve routine contracts, grant amendments, and employee benefit renewals. Items include a $981,561 grant addition for water infrastructure, a $187,815 purchase of portable diesel pumps, and renewal of the 2025 employee benefit plan with estimated costs of $250,000 for health coverage and $1,157,236 for stop-loss insurance.
- Approve Amendment No. 2 to FDEP Grant Agreement adding $981,561 for MWRF Construction
- Approve purchase of three MWI portable diesel bypass pumps for $187,815
- Approve $3,300 annual contract for Offsite Payment Agent Services with Baker’s Management Properties, Inc.
- Approve Amendment No. 1 to Vehicle Decals Removal and Install Contract increasing cost to $10,000 annually
- Approve 2025 Employee Benefit Plan with estimated $250,000 health coverage and $1,157,236 stop-loss insurance costs
The Board unanimously approved the 2025 Employee Benefit Plan and several operational contracts. Key financial actions included a grant amendment for MWRF Construction and a budget transfer for water services in Lakewood Park.
- Approved 2025 Employee Benefit Plan and associated insurance agreements (Unanimous)
- Approved $187,815 purchase of three MWI portable diesel bypass pumps (Unanimous)
- Approved $3,300 annual contract for offsite payment services with Baker’s Management Properties, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved increasing Glomaster Sign Co., Inc. vehicle decal contract from $4,700 to $10,000 annually (Unanimous)
- Approved FDEP Grant Agreement Amendment #2 adding $981,561 for MWRF Construction (Unanimous)
- Approved $187,000 budget transfer for main and services at Cabo Rio in Lakewood Park (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from October 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will decide on a $5,828,993 federal grant for electric grid modernization and resilience upgrades, and approve an $8,812 amendment to a roadway illumination services agreement with FDOT. The board will also elect officers and review compliance program services.
- Approve $5,828,993 DOE grant for electric grid modernization and resilience
- Approve $8,812 FDOT Roadway Illumination Service Agreement Amendment No. 1
- Elect officers: J. Larry Lammers (Chairman), Frank H. Fee IV (Vice Chair), Kristina Gibbons (Secretary)
- Approve NERC Compliance Program Services with AESI-US, Inc. for up to $38,600
- Approve minutes of September 17, 2024 meeting
The Board approved a $5,828,993 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for electric grid modernization and resilience upgrades. Other approved actions included a roadway illumination agreement amendment and a NERC compliance services contract.
- Approved $5,828,993 U.S. Department of Energy Grant Agreement for electric grid modernization (Unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to FDOT Roadway Illumination Services Agreement to increase total amount to $25,321.91 (Unanimous)
- Approved NERC Compliance Services contract with AESI-US, Inc. not to exceed $38,600 (Unanimous)
- Approved election of officers: Larry Lammers (Chairman), Frank H. Fee, IV (Vice Chair), Kristina Gibbons (Secretary), Barbara M. Bennett (Deputy Secretary), and Linda Hudson (Mayor/Member) (Unanimous)
- Approved September 17, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will vote on several infrastructure contracts, insurance renewals, and policy updates. Key decisions include funding for water treatment plant rehabilitations and the renewal of the FY 2025 insurance policy package.
- Specific Authorization for Water Treatment Plant Reverse Osmosis Degasifiers and Clearwell Rehabilitations with Globaltech, Inc. for $498,124.35
- FY 2025 FMIT insurance policy renewal with an annual premium of $1,580,567
- Purchase of Motorola Radios ($64,583.20) and repeaters ($62,990.20) from Electronic Maintenance & Communications, Inc.
- Amendment to Electric Underground Unit Price Contract with The Mastec North America, Inc. to increase annual amount to $850,000
- Increase of annual postage funding from Pitney Bowes Inc. from $200,000 to $240,000
The Board unanimously approved the FY 2025 FMIT insurance policy renewal and several consent agenda items. These included purchases for radio equipment, postage funding, and facility maintenance. A specific authorization for water treatment plant rehabilitation was also presented.
- Approved FY 2025 FMIT insurance policy premium of $1,580,567 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Motorola Radios from EMCI not to exceed $64,583.20 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Motorola repeaters from EMCI not to exceed $62,990.20 (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 1 for MOEC Building Consolidation with Don Bergman Architecture, LLC not to exceed $15,050.00 (unanimous)
- Approved increasing Pitney Bowes postage funding from $200,000 to $240,000 annually (unanimous)
- Approved Annex Parking Lot striping and signage contract with AmeriPro Asphalt Maintenance, LLC not to exceed $10,290 (unanimous)
- Approved sail shade installation at Manatee Center with Atlantic Auto Trim and Glass, Inc. not to exceed $8,391 (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 1 for state lobbying services with Johnson & Blanton, LLC increasing annual amount to $60,000 (unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board is meeting to vote on several utility infrastructure contracts and employee benefit amendments. Key items include underground utility installations and a project for Seagrove/Coconut Cove.
- Unit Price Contract for Water/Wastewater Underground Utilities with four firms not to exceed $22,800,000 annually
- Post Budgeted Project/Budget Request for Seagrove/Coconut Cove project in the amount of $726,000
- Electric Meter Installation Services contract with Allegiant Utility Services, LLC not to exceed $318,442.94
- Disposal of Electric Transmission & Distribution materials valued at $155,504.08
- Acoustic Ceiling Tiles & Installation contract with A-1 Construction Co. Inc. not to exceed $9,000 annually
The Board approved several high-value infrastructure and service contracts, including a multi-firm agreement for underground utilities and a budget request for the Seagrove/Coconut Cove project. Other actions included approving employee benefit amendments and various operational service contracts.
- Approved $22.8M annual unit price contract for water/wastewater underground utilities with MasTec North America, Hinterland Group, Johnson-Davis Inc., and CK Contractors (Unanimous)
- Approved $726,000 budget request for Seagrove/Coconut Cove project and $109,000 increase to FY2024 Contribution In Aid budget (Unanimous)
- Approved contract for electric meter installation with Allegiant Utility Services, LLC not to exceed $318,442.94 (Unanimous)
- Approved First Amended and Restated All-Requirement Project Solar II Energy Participation Agreement with FMPA (Unanimous)
- Approved disposal of $155,504.08 in unused electric stock items
- Approved contract with A-1 Construction Co. Inc. for ceiling tiles not to exceed $9,000 annually
- Approved amendment to FPUA Benefits Plant Wrap to increase dependent eligibility age to 30
- Approved $7,000 contract with Electric Power Board of Chattanooga for broadband sales training
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will review several grant applications and vendor contracts. This includes a request for Federal Highway Administration funding for electric vehicle chargers and a funding reallocation for a septic-to-sewer project.
- Amendment to IRLNEP Grant Agreement re-allocating $155,000 from the Federal Environmental Protection Agency for Septic to Sewer project
- Letter of Application for Federal Highway Administration Electric Vehicle Chargers Grant
- Contract with Treasure Coast Bounce House and Party Rentals LLC for $449.00
- Employer paid Essential Life Lock benefit coverage application with Gen Digital, Inc.
- Master Class in Leadership Program Grant for FPUA Manatee Center Manager
The Board approved the Consent Agenda, which included a grant agreement for a leadership program and a funding reallocation for a septic-to-sewer grant. Additionally, a contract for a dunk tank rental for a fundraiser was approved.
- Approved Master Class in Leadership Program Grant Agreement ($0.00)
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to IRLNEP Grant Agreement to re-allocate $155,000 from the Federal Environmental Protection Agency
- Approved $449.00 contract with Treasure Coast Bounce House and Party Rentals LLC for dunk tank rental
- Approved Meeting Minutes of August 6, 2024
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board
The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board is meeting to adopt the fiscal year 2025 annual budget and update the current fiscal year budget. The board will also consider several funding requests for water and sewer infrastructure projects and contract amendments.
- Resolution UA 2024-10 for the FY 2025 Annual Budget
- Increase of $3,200,000 for underground utilities installation contract with Mastec North America, Inc.
- Budget transfer of $1,698,000 for the North Causeway Bridge Replacement project
- Budget request of $290,000 for Celebration Pointe Phase 4
- Budget transfer of $200,000 for water main replacement at Orange Avenue and 13th Street
The Board adopted the fiscal year 2025 annual budget and an amended budget for fiscal year 2024. Several infrastructure funding requests and contract amendments were approved, including a significant increase for underground utility installation.
- Adopted FY 2025 Annual Budget and FY 2024 Amended Budget (unanimous)
- Approved $3.2M contract increase for Mastec North America, Inc. for underground utilities (unanimous)
- Approved $1,698,000 budget transfer for North Causeway Bridge Replacement project (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution UA 2024-09 updating Drug-Free Workplace Policy (unanimous)
- Approved $165,000 funding increase for BCR Environmental Corporation biosolids disposal (unanimous)
- Approved $290,000 for Celebration Pointe Phase 4 project (unanimous)
- Approved $200,000 to replace 12-inch water main at Orange Ave and 13th St (unanimous)
- Approved $3,100 contract with Wales Scientific Solutions, LLC for lab assessment (unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will meet to approve minutes, contracts, and updates. Key decisions include a $72,925 engineering contract for the Savannah Bus-Tie Breaker Replacement, a $15,000 annual towing contract, and a $42,240 management consulting services agreement. The board will also consider a financing program for natural gas piping and hear presentations on brine disposal and economic development.
- Approve $72,925 engineering contract for Savannah Bus-Tie Breaker Replacement with Enercon Services, Inc.
- Approve $15,000 annual Vehicle Towing & Recovery contract with Nates Auto Repair & Performance, Inc.
- Approve $42,240 annual Management Consulting Services contract with G P Hoeffner, Inc.
- Adopt Resolution UA 2024-07 for natural gas piping financing program
- Approve 10-year brine disposal agreement with Allied New Technologies, Inc.
The Board approved a 10-year brine waste stream disposal agreement with Allied New Technologies. It also approved a series of consent agenda items including engineering services for a substation breaker and various maintenance and consulting contracts.
- Approved brine waste stream disposal agreement with Allied New Technologies (unanimous)
- Approved $72,925 engineering design for Savannah Substation bus tie breaker replacement (unanimous)
- Approved vehicle towing and recovery contract with Nates Auto Repair & Performance not to exceed $15,000 annually (unanimous)
- Approved $42,240 annual management consulting contract with G P Hoeffner, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $17,577.37 Hach equipment maintenance agreement (unanimous)
- Approved $50,000 annual equipment consultation and repair contract with Fluid Control Specialties, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to Pace Analytical Services contract, increasing amount to $115,000 (unanimous)
- Approved First Amendment to the June 1, 2010 Interlocal Agreement (TCERDA) (unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will vote on several contracts and service agreements, including a $34,258.58 water treatment plant control room console purchase, $487,200 in transformer inventory and purchases, and a $633,250 sodium hypochlorite supply contract. The board will also consider awarding tree trimming services contracts and extending existing HVAC and odor control service agreements.
- Approve $34,258.58 purchase of Water Treatment Plant Control Room Console with Ergoflex Systems, Inc.
- Approve $487,200 in transformer purchases and inventory (initial $87,200 + $400,000 annual funding)
- Approve $633,250 annual sodium hypochlorite supply contract with Allied Universal Corp.
- Award $24,500 annual tree trimming and removal services contracts to Scott’s Tree Care LLC and Brooker Construction LLC
- Extend HVAC maintenance contracts with Thermal Concepts, Inc. and Seacoast Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal, Inc. through December 31, 2024
The Board approved a multi-year contract for sodium hypochlorite and several infrastructure upgrades via a consent agenda. It also authorized a Cisco communication system upgrade and appointed two new members to the Utility Advisory Committee.
- Approved sodium hypochlorite purchase from Allied Universal Corp not to exceed $633,250 annually (unanimous)
- Approved Cisco Unified Communication System upgrade with United Data Technologies, Inc. not to exceed $122,594.83 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution UA 2024-08 to appoint two new members to the Utility Advisory Committee (unanimous)
- Approved Water Treatment Plant Control Room Console purchase from Ergoflex Systems, Inc. not to exceed $34,258.58 (unanimous)
- Approved $87,200.04 initial purchase and $400,000 annual funding for pad-mounted transformers from Gresco Supply (unanimous)
- Approved tree trimming contracts with Scott’s Tree Care LLC and Brooker Construction LLC not to exceed $24,500 annually each (unanimous)
- Approved $235,000 budget increase for Mastec unit price contract (unanimous)
- Pulled Resolution NO UA 2024-07 regarding gas piping financing program from agenda
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda with several contracts and purchases, including a $515,545 natural gas generator, a $358,000 water and force main adjustment on Midway Road, and a vehicle tracking system. The board will also discuss General Counsel matters. The agenda is largely routine approvals with one discussion item.
- Caterpillar 500 KW natural gas generator purchase from Ring Power Corp. for $515,545
- Midway Road water and force main adjustments contract with Johnson-Davis, Inc. for $358,000 plus 9% contingency
- Vehicle tracking platform with OneStep GPS for $20,461
- Facility use agreement for fireworks launch from WRF property on Seaway Drive
- Amendment to work plan for $15M DEP grant for WRF relocation
The Board unanimously approved a consent agenda featuring several infrastructure and service contracts, including a new natural gas generator and water main adjustments. Members also discussed the resignation of the General Counsel and agreed to modify job requirements for the replacement role.
- Approved purchase of Caterpillar Natural Gas Generator for $515,545 (unanimous)
- Approved $358,000 contract with Johnson-Davis, Inc. for Midway Road water and force main adjustments plus $32,220 contingency (unanimous)
- Approved $20,461 contract with One Step GPS, LLC for vehicle tracking (unanimous)
- Approved Facility Use Agreement for Main Street Fort Pierce to launch fireworks from WRF Property (unanimous)
- Approved $8,000 total for RGF Environmental Group vehicle wash station maintenance and repairs (unanimous)
- Approved $5,400 agreement with Indian River State College for tankless water heaters (unanimous)
- Approved $4,390 SmartDeploy Pro subscription upgrade (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to work plan for $15M DEP grant for WRF relocation (unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda and regular agenda items, including several contracts and expenditures. Key decisions include a $1.06 million security camera system, a $2 million increase to an underground utilities contract, and a $2 million sole-source gas line connection. The board will also consider a cloud help desk upgrade, a storage area network replacement, and a water treatment plant control room remodel.
- Security camera system contract with Integrated Security Systems Inc. not to exceed $1,064,639.48
- Sole source contract with Florida Gas Transmission for Lakewood Park area connection not to exceed $2,004,931.00
- Amendment No. 3 to underground utilities contract with Hinterland Group increasing amount by $2,000,000 to $3,500,000 annually
- Totten Substation Expansion Amendment No. 1 increasing not-to-exceed amount by $134,031 to $632,581
- Water Treatment Plant Control Room Renovation contract with Don Hinkle Construction not to exceed $195,225.50 plus $20,000 contingency
The Board approved several infrastructure and technology upgrades, including a security camera system and a water treatment plant remodel. It also increased funding for underground utility installations and the Totten Substation expansion.
- Approved $1,064,639.48 contract for security camera system with Integrated Security Systems Inc.
- Approved $195,225.50 contract for Water Treatment Plant Control Room Renovation with Don Hinkle Construction Inc. plus $20,000 for contingencies
- Approved Amendment No. 3 to increase underground utilities contract with Hinterland Group, Inc. from $1.5M to $3.5M annually
- Approved Amendment No. 1 for Totten Substation Expansion increasing contract with Enercon Services Inc. to $632,581
- Approved $200,016.74 for HPE Alletra Storage Area Network hardware/software and $24,719.76 for support agreement
- Approved $25,851 cloud-based help desk upgrade from SysAid technologies, LTD
- Approved management training contract with G P Hoeffner, Inc. not to exceed $21,000
- Approved Manatee Center internship agreement with Career Resources and workforce partnership with Boys & Girls Club of SLC
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will consider several contracts and policy changes, including a $1.86 million amendment for wastewater conveyance system redirection, a $164,911 water compliance program, and a resolution to rescind an economic development rate. They will also discuss a power cost adjustment reduction and authorize legal counsel for PFAS litigation.
- Amendment No. 1 to wastewater conveyance redirection with TLC Diversified, Inc. for $1,859,903
- Specific Authorization No. 66-JAC-24-01 for FDEP Lead and Copper/PFAS compliance with Jacobs Engineering, $164,911
- Resolution UA 2024-06 rescinding economic development electric service rate
- Power cost adjustment reduction to negative $3.00 per 1,000 kWh effective July 1, 2024
- Retain The Ferraro Law Firm for PFAS litigation
The Board approved several utility infrastructure contracts, including a wastewater conveyance system amendment and a water system compliance program. It also voted to reduce the power cost adjustment for customers and rescinded an economic development electric rate schedule.
- Approved $1.86M amendment for wastewater conveyance system redirection (unanimous)
- Approved $3.00 per 1,000 KWh reduction to power cost adjustment effective July 1, 2024 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. UA 2024-06 rescinding Economic Development Electric Service Rate Schedule (unanimous)
- Approved $164,911 for water system lead, copper, and PFAS compliance program (unanimous)
- Approved $28,465.04 for two roof replacements at Hartman Substation (unanimous)
- Approved $87,000 annual contract for generator maintenance and repairs (unanimous)
- Authorized staff to negotiate security camera system contract with Integrated Security Systems Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved litigation retainer agreement with The Ferraro Law Firm, P.A. for PFAS litigation (unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda with multiple contracts, including compliance services, electrical renovations, a compensation study, and utility infrastructure work. They will also hear presentations from FMPA, the Utility Advisory Committee, and review quarterly financial results. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and public comments.
- NERC & SERC compliance services with AESI-US, Inc. up to $65,520
- Administration Building electrical renovations with OCI Associates up to $30,520
- Compensation study with Cody & Associates (RFP 24-17)
- Transmission pole replacement project increase to $36,979 with Leidos Engineering
- Totten Substation refurbishment up to $75,540 via FMPA
The Board unanimously approved a consent agenda containing several service contracts, including compliance management, electrical renovations, and roof repairs. The Board also authorized contract negotiations for a compensation study and approved the termination of a utility easement for the Blue Sky Landing project.
- Approved NERC & SERC Compliance Management contract with AESI-US, Inc. up to $65,520 (Unanimous)
- Approved Amendment 1 to DEO Community Grant to redirect funds to construction and sewer lining (Unanimous)
- Approved Administration Building Electrical Renovations with OCI Associates, Inc. up to $30,520 (Unanimous)
- Authorized contract negotiations with Cody & Associates for Compensation Study and Consultant Services (Unanimous)
- Approved termination of old utility easement for Blue Sky Landing Phase I (Unanimous)
- Approved $2,979 increase for Transmission Pole Structure Replacement Project with Leidos Engineering, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved vehicle lift maintenance contract with A & J Equipment Services Corp. up to $10,240 annually (Unanimous)
- Approved Water Reclamation Facilities Emergency Roof Repair with The Roof Authority up to $4,670 (Unanimous)
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board is meeting to approve consent agenda items including equipment purchases, a mutual aid agreement, and a budget transfer, plus regular agenda items covering quarterly and annual financial reports, a final budget amendment, a bucket truck rental, and the DART program. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.
- Purchase of three Eaton 13.2kV voltage regulators from Gresco Supply for up to $167,674.86
- Purchase of three Siemens voltage regulators from Electric Supply of Tampa for up to $94,725 plus $125,000 annual funding
- Approval of APPA Mutual Aid Agreement
- Budget transfer of $50,000 and $49,074 contract for Garden City Substation line relay replacement
- Rental of 100-foot Freightliner bucket truck with option to buy for up to $485,289
The Board approved the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the final budget amendment for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023. Several equipment purchases, service contracts, and a bucket truck rental were approved via the consent agenda and regular agenda.
- Approved Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2023 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. UA 2024-04, Final Budget Amendment for FY 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved rental of 100-foot Freightliner bucket truck with option to buy from Global Rental (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of three Eaton 13.2kV Voltage Regulators from Gresco Supply, Inc. up to $167,674.86
- Approved purchase of three Siemens Voltage Regulators from Electric Supply of Tampa, LLC up to $94,725 and annual funding up to $125,000
- Approved $125,000 budget transfer for T1365 Line Extension
- Approved Master Services Agreement with Northwest Lineman College
- Approved Substation Vegetation Control contract with Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. up to $10,641.51 annually
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will consider a consent agenda with multiple contract amendments and new agreements, including public engagement support, fiber optic installation, safety assessment, relay replacement, asset management software, and electrical renovations. The regular agenda includes a resolution amending board policy and a training session on the code of ethics.
- Amendment to Public Engagement Support Services contract with District Planning Group, LLC, increasing not-to-exceed amount by $10,000 to $25,000
- Amendment to Fiber Optic Communications Installation contract with Danella Construction Corp., extending through December 31, 2024
- Specific Authorization for Safety Program Assessment with Leidos Engineering, LLC, not to exceed $27,835
- Specific Authorization for King Substation to Causeway Substation Line Relay Replacement with Powerserve Technologies, Inc., not to exceed $49,074
- Vendor Agreement for Asset Management Software with OpenGov, Inc., not to exceed $13,513.34
The Board unanimously approved a series of consent agenda items including software agreements, electrical renovations, and safety assessments. Additionally, the Board adopted Resolution No. UA 2024-05 to amend its policies, procedures, and rules of order.
- Approved Resolution No. UA 2024-05 amending Board Policies, Procedures, and Rules of Order (unanimous)
- Approved $25,000 contract amendment for Public Engagement Support Services with District Planning Group, LLC
- Approved contract extension for Fiber Optic Communications Installation with Danella Construction Corporation of FL., Inc.
- Approved $27,835 safety program assessment with Leidos Engineering, LLC
- Approved $50,000 budget transfer and $49,074 contract for King Substation Line Relay Replacement with Powerserve Technologies, Inc.
- Approved $13,513.34 Asset Management Software agreement with OpenGov, Inc.
- Approved $30,520 for Administration Building Electrical Renovations with OCI Associates, Inc.
- Approved $59,200 ESRI Enterprise Advantage Program agreement for technical advisory and service support
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board is meeting to approve several contracts and amendments, including a $900,000 budget transfer from 2022A bond funds for an emergency force main repair at Edwards Road and South US 1 FEC crossing. The consent agenda includes contracts for sod, door repairs, sewer work, engineering services, advertising, equipment, vehicle tinting, and a low-income energy assistance agreement.
- Approve $900,000 transfer from 2022A bond funds for Edwards Road & South US 1 FEC Crossing emergency force main repair
- Approve $20,000 annual sod contract with Natures Keepers (5-year term)
- Approve $20,000 annual door operator repair contract with A Florida Door Sales and Service Inc. (5-year term)
- Approve Amendment No. 2 to DiGiorgio Road Sanitary Sewer contract, increasing by $47,600 to $2,029,359.17
- Approve $70,867.38 single-source purchase for Reverse Osmosis Train C conversion from Fluid Control Specialties
The Board unanimously approved a budget transfer of $900,000 from 2022A Bond funding for the Edwards Road & S US 1 FEC Crossing Emergency Force Main. Additionally, the Board approved several consent agenda items including utility contracts and equipment purchases.
- Approved $900,000 budget transfer for Edwards Road & S US 1 FEC Crossing Emergency Force Main (Unanimous)
- Approved 5-year sod contract with Natures Keepers not to exceed $20,000 annually
- Approved 5-year door operator repair contract with A Florida Door Sales and Service Inc. not to exceed $20,000 annually
- Approved Amendment No. 2 for DiGiorgio Road Sanitary Sewer Contract, increasing amount by $47,600 to $2,029,359.17
- Approved Amendment No. 6 for North Gas Expansion Design, increasing amount by $63,247.97 to $698,258.97
- Approved advertising agreement with Indian River Magazine, Inc. not to exceed $3,180
- Approved single source purchase from Fluid Control Specialties, LLC for Reverse Osmosis Train 'C' Conversion exceeding $70,867.38
- Approved 5-year vehicle tinting contract with US1 Tint Corp. not to exceed $4,800 annually
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will vote on several budget requests and contracts, including an $800,000 expansion of the Totten Substation, $367,000 for Sunrise and Cortez manhole replacements, and $350,000 for the Sam's Club Lift Station #68 manhole replacement. The board will also consider a $165,000 Rogers Road Feeder Installation project and a $45,000 increase to a tire contract. Consent agenda items include a parking lot landscape buffer variance and various contract amendments.
- Totten Substation Expansion: $800,000 budget request and $498,550 engineering design contract with Enercon Services, Inc.
- Wastewater Manhole Replacements: $367,000 for Sunrise and Cortez, $350,000 for Sam's Club Lift Station #68
- Rogers Road Feeder Installation: $165,000 post-budgeted project request
- Tire contract increase: $45,000, from $65,600 to $100,600 annually with Tiresoles of Broward, Inc. dba Elpex
- 15kV Circuit Breakers: $193,044.09 single-source purchase from ABB DE Inc., plus inventory increase to $250,000 annually
The Board approved several infrastructure projects, including the Totten Substation Expansion and wastewater manhole replacements. Multiple consent agenda items were passed, covering vehicle repairs, staffing, and engineering services.
- Approved Totten Substation Expansion budget of $800,000 and engineering contract with Enercon Services, Inc. up to $498,550
- Approved $367,000 for Sunrise and Cortez manhole replacements and $350,000 for Sam's Club Lift Station #68 manhole replacement
- Approved $165,000 for Rogers Road Feeder Installation
- Approved increasing Tiresoles of Broward, Inc. contract from $65,600 to $100,600 annually
- Approved Amendment #1 for King Substation Breaker Replacement Design with Leidos Engineering, LLC, increasing amount to $144,892
- Approved NERC Self-Report Assistance contract with AESI-US, Inc. not to exceed $6,300
- Approved temporary staffing contract for Water Treatment Plant with LF Staffing Services, Inc. up to $17,760
- Approved combination of Parcel IDs 2410-701-0072-010-5 and 2410-701-0075-000-3 for FPUA Parking Lot
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will consider a resolution modifying utility rates and charges, approve a $814,326.50 contribution to the City of Fort Pierce for Ohio Avenue roadway construction, and act on several contracts and budget requests. The agenda also includes informational presentations on the Utility Advisory Committee work plan, electric power cost adjustment, and water/wastewater systems.
- Resolution No. UA 2024-01 modifying the Schedule of Rates and Charges for Services and Facilities
- Purchase Order with City of Fort Pierce for $814,326.50 for Ohio Avenue roadway construction from South Highway US 1 to South 11th Street
- Sole Source Purchase for SCADA Units for Gas Operations with SEL Engineering Services, Inc. not to exceed $21,650.00
- Budget requests: Toyota Feeder Relocation ($120,000) and Celebration Pointe Phase 3 ($241,490)
- FDOT Roadway Illumination Services Agreement for $16,509.91 at 25th St & Delaware, 25th St & Okeechobee, and Seaway & Binney Dr
The Board adopted a new schedule of rates and charges for services and facilities. It also approved a policy allowing the Director of Utilities to suspend disconnections during extreme weather. Additionally, the Board authorized over $814,000 for roadway construction on Ohio Avenue.
- Adopted Resolution No. UA 2024-01 modifying the Schedule of Rates and Charges for Services and Facilities (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. UA 2024-02 Extreme Weather Policy to allow suspension of disconnections (Unanimous)
- Approved $814,326.50 contribution to the City of Fort Pierce for Ohio Avenue roadway construction (Unanimous)
- Approved emergency purchasing of goods and services through December 31, 2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,254,000 annual contract for Pebble Lime with Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved $21,650 purchase of SCADA Units for Gas Operations from SEL Engineering Services, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved $120,000 budget request for Toyota Feeder Relocation project (Unanimous)
- Approved $241,490 budget request for Celebration Pointe Phase 3 project (Unanimous)
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and amendments, including a $1.35 million rehabilitation of water treatment plant stripping towers. The board will also hear informational presentations on the AMI project, Lincoln Park SMART Neighborhood, and financial results, and consider assigning a $15M DEP grant for the WRF relocation.
- Approve $1,353,940.67 Specific Authorization for WTP Stripping Towers Rehabilitation with Globaltech, Inc.
- Approve $150,418 purchase of two Caterpillar portable diesel generators from Ring Power Corp.
- Approve $200,000 budget for Ohio Avenue street lighting.
- Approve $70,000 budget transfer for 69 kV breaker replacement.
- Approve assignment of $15M DEP grant for WRF relocation from City to FPUA.
The Board approved the assignment of a $15M DEP grant for Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) relocation from the City to FPUA. Members also authorized over $1.3M for Water Treatment Plant stripping tower rehabilitations and approved various utility maintenance contracts.
- Approved assignment of $15M DEP Grant for WRF Relocation from City to FPUA (unanimous)
- Approved $1,353,940.67 contract with Globaltech, Inc. for WTP Stripping Towers Rehabilitations (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of two Caterpillar portable diesel generators not to exceed $150,418 (unanimous)
- Approved $200,000 budget request for Ohio Ave street lighting (unanimous)
- Approved $70,000 budget transfer for 69 kV breaker replacement project (unanimous)
- Approved $35,958 contract with Engineering Design & Construction, Inc. for new drive-thru site drawings at 500 Boston Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved $49,953 three-year software contract with Adtran, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $10,320 contract increase for Mow 4 Less Lawn Care LLC (unanimous)