Members of the ECUA Board will be holding a virtual meeting on August 25th via the software platform, GoToMeeting. ECUA staff and members of the public will be provided access to the Board meeting by attending in person at the ECUA Board Room at the address listed below.
ECUA is committed to our visitors’ and employees’ well-being and continues to observe CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19. All attendees at the ECUA Board Room will be required to wear a face mask. For those who do not have their own, one will be available at the meeting.
ECUA BOARD ROOM
ELLYSON INDUSTRIAL PARK
9255 STURDEVANT STREET
ELLYSON INDUSTRIAL PARK
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) 3:00 p.m. – Proposed Establishment of Revised Sanitation Service Charges
1. Adoption of Special Resolution No. SR20-17
A FINAL RATE SETTING SPECIAL RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CERTAIN REVISED SANITATION SERVICE CHARGES
5. OPEN FORUM
6. PRESENTATIONS
(a) Recycle Star
(b) Sewer Expansion Program Update
(c) Florida Local Government Information Systems Association 2020 Technology Award
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(a) Regular Board meeting of July 28, 2020
8. REPORT OF THE CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF August 18, 2020
F. Adoption of General Resolution No. GR20-11
A GENERAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH PREFERRED GOVERNMENTAL
INSURANCE TRUST (PGIT) AND PREFERRED GOVERNMENTAL CLAIMS SOLUTIONS (PGCS) TO RENEW THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE AND THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR (TPA) CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCTOBER 1, 2020.
G. Adoption of General Resolution No. GR20-12
A GENERAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $164,319, WITH PUMP AND PROCESS EQUIPMENT, INC., TO SUPPLY REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR FOUR CENTRAL WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY EFFLUENT PUMPS.
H. Adoption of General Resolution No. GR20-13
A GENERAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF THE CONTRACT WITH DPC ENTERPRISES FOR THE PURCHASE OF LIQUID CHLORINE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE CONTRACT DATE.
I. Adoption of General Resolution No. GR20-14
A GENERAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF THE CONTRACT WITH HAWKINS/DUMONT, INC., FOR BULK ORTHOPHOSPHATE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
J. Adoption of General Resolution No. GR20-15
A GENERAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH UTILITY SERVICE COMPANY, INC., FOR $687,690.78, TO COMPLETE THE ROLLING HILLS TRANSMISSION MAIN RESTORATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE USE OF FUNDS FROM THE BUDGET ESTABLISHED FOR CIP PROJECT RS887—ROLLING HILLS CENTRAL TRANSMISSION MAIN RESTORATION.
9. OPERATIONAL ITEMS
(a) Adoption of General Resolution No. GR20-12R (revised)
A GENERAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $164,319, WITH PUMP AND PROCESS EQUIPMENT, INC., TO SUPPLY REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR FOUR CENTRAL WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY EFFLUENT PUMPS.
(b) Adoption of General Resolution No. GR20-16
A GENERAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RETAINED EASEMENT OVER THE FORMER “H” STREET VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY TO BE NO LONGER USEFUL, NECESSARY, OR PROFITABLE IN THE OPERATION OF THE UTILITY SYSTEMS OF THE EMERALD COAST UTILITIES AUTHORITY; APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN THE FINDINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; DECLARING THE EASEMENT TO
BE SURPLUS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR VACATION OF THE EASEMENT.
10. BUDGET REPORT
(a) Monthly Budget to Actual Report as of August 14, 2020
11. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
12. ATTORNEY’S REPORT
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
15. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
16. OPEN FORUM
17. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Board is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. in the ECUA Board Room at 9255 Sturdevant Street, Ellyson Industrial Park.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by ECUA with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings thereof. Since ECUA does not make verbatim records of its proceedings, such person may need to independently secure such a record, which should include the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is to be based.
Pursuant to the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act, the ECUA will make reasonable modifications for access to ECUA services, programs, and activities by any qualified individual with a disability. Please call (850) 476-5110 (voice callers) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) for further information. Requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the event in order to allow the ECUA sufficient time to provide the requested accessibility.
GUIDELINES FOR OPEN FORUM
1. Please complete and submit a Speaker’s Registration Form to the ECUA meeting staff attendant and wait to be recognized by the Chairman.
2. If your presentation involves the use of ECUA’s computer system, that presentation must be provided to ECUA’s Information Technology (IT) Department at least one day in advance of the meeting to ensure it is free of any virus/malware.
3. Presentations are limited to five minutes.
4. The Chairman may extend the time allowed if the Chairman determines an extension is necessary in order to allow sufficient time for a presentation. In this event, all persons addressing the same issue shall be allowed a similar extension of time.
5. If a large number of persons have indicated their desire to speak, the Chairman may reduce the time allowed for presentations in order to avoid unduly prolonging the meeting.
6. Presentations are limited to agenda items or other issues related to ECUA.
7. Comments of a personal nature concerning any individual or comments or actions which are disruptive will not be permitted