The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority board voted to award a $3,992,798 contract to Erbe Utilities to replace the Garden City substation transformer, citing past failures and a need to increase capacity and reliability.

The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority adopted its FY2027 budget, approving roughly $175 million in gross revenues, a $69 million capital program for FY27 and a plan that accommodates a planned revenue bond issuance.

FPUA staff described a planned Series 2026 revenue bond issuance of about $75 million to pay for wastewater conveyance, electric capacity enhancements, fiber expansion and storm hardening; staff outlined next steps for financing work.

FPUA approved a two-year agreement (with one-year renewals) to secure 800 decatherms of summer gas capacity from the city of Leesburg after Sunrise recalled 300 decatherms; 400 decatherms are tariff-locked (about $0.51 per decatherm reported) and 400 would be purchased at market price while the utility awaits a new pipeline expected in 2028.

Finance manager Anja Tranfarini Sloane told the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority on April 21 that projections show the rate stabilization fund recovering after recent volatility and recommended holding the power cost adjustment (PCA) at $4; no board action was required.

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority presented its FY2025 final budget amendment and audit; the commission approved resolutions accepting both and authorized a distribution to the city of $8,069,838. Presenters highlighted PFAS settlement funds, grant funding, the DART program, and planned debt issuance.

FPUA secures funding for ongoing utilities projects ahead of bond issuance in 2026.

Fort Pierce board honors staff for excellent customer service and community support.

FPUA offers $1.2 million in utility assistance to 1,168 customers via LIHEAP.

FPUA quickly assists elderly resident with gas leak, showcasing excellent customer service.

Lakewood Park secures funding for a third gas gate station to enhance service reliability.

City officials anticipate resolution of permits for underground power services in 60 days.