FPUA adopts comprehensive purchasing manual after board stresses documentation
August 04, 2026 | Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida
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The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority board adopted a comprehensive purchasing policy manual (Resolution UA 20 26‑20) on Aug. 4 after staff presented the consolidated document and committed to annual review.
Andy Gautier told the board the manual consolidates decades of procurement resolutions and was drafted with general counsel and director input. He said the manual grew out of a May procurement workshop and subsequent staff training events and that staff recommends approval and annual review.
Several board members praised the manual's clarity but urged that implementation match the written policy. One board member asked staff to "please have a suitable paper trail available to assure that our transparency is there," arguing that good documentation is essential to avoid integrity questions. Gautier and other staff responded that the finance department scrutinizes documents and that process, procedure guides and training have been put in place to support compliance.
A motion to adopt the resolution was made, seconded and approved by roll call.
Andy Gautier told the board the manual consolidates decades of procurement resolutions and was drafted with general counsel and director input. He said the manual grew out of a May procurement workshop and subsequent staff training events and that staff recommends approval and annual review.
Several board members praised the manual's clarity but urged that implementation match the written policy. One board member asked staff to "please have a suitable paper trail available to assure that our transparency is there," arguing that good documentation is essential to avoid integrity questions. Gautier and other staff responded that the finance department scrutinizes documents and that process, procedure guides and training have been put in place to support compliance.
A motion to adopt the resolution was made, seconded and approved by roll call.
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