Votes at a glance: FPUA rescinds economic development rate, authorizes security-camera negotiations and PFAS legal retainer

The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority recorded several unanimous votes on May 7 alongside the larger design and PCA items.

Security cameras: the board authorized staff to negotiate contract terms with the top-ranked bidder, Integrated Security Systems Miami, for a three-year, systemwide security camera replacement project; staff tested interfaces and recommended negotiation with the number‑one bidder, and will return with a proposed contract and budget for board approval.

Economic development rate rescinded: staff proposed and the board adopted Resolution UA2024-06 to rescind FPUA’s economic development electric service rate schedule established by UA2015-13, effective the same date (05/07/2024). Staff said the current structure produced deep discounts for a small number of large customers and that staff will return within months with proposals for a revised and more balanced structure; projects with a site plan submitted as of the rescission date will still be considered under the prior structure.

PFAS litigation: staff asked for and the board authorized retaining the Ferraro law firm to represent FPUA in two class-action PFAS settlements and related claims processes; staff said the claims process is expected to allow filings over a 10-year window and the retainer remains active while litigation or claims processes are ongoing.

Other routine votes: the board approved meeting minutes, the consent agenda and an item to move from consent to regular agenda as recorded in the official roll calls.

All listed votes were recorded by roll call and approved by the board during the May 7 meeting.