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FPUA Director of Public Affairs and Sustainability Rachel Tennant told the board the assignment is one part of a larger grants program to supplement a 2022 bond and that the authority has submitted roughly $193.5 million in grant requests and been awarded just under $74.5 million to date. \"We have been awarded, just under $74,500,000 of the funds that we've requested so far,\" Tennant said. She added about $34 million of the awarded amount is in contracts in development and that the $28 million assignment before the board is included in that work.

The project is organized in two broad parts: the new Wastewater Resource Facility (WRF) construction on Energy Lane, and a multi-project conveyance system to move wastewater from east to west toward the new plant. Tennant said the WRF construction carries a guaranteed maximum price and design costs of about $139.5 million and is scheduled for completion in December. She described the conveyance system as \"a series of projects\" across the service territory — pipe upsizes, booster stations and lift-station work — and said initial estimates for the first two phases are about $67.4 million.

Tennant explained how grant reimbursements work and reported FPUA has received about $26.4 million in reimbursements, with roughly $12.8 million currently in progress. She said some funding sources already secured include Resilient Florida awards (the $28 million assignment before the board is part of that program), a $10 million water-quality grant recently executed, state appropriations from 2022 and additional state appropriation this year (including $5 million), and a $1 million federal appropriation through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that remains in agreement stage.

On the federal funding, Tennant said the EPA award was approved earlier in the fundraising process but the authority still must finalize a federal agreement; she described the delay as related to changing priorities at the federal level and said FPUA is keeping contact with the regional grant manager. \"We won't spend grant funds until we have an agreement,\" Tennant said.

Board members asked procedural and timing questions. A board member asked whether land purchases would be required for the conveyance work; Tennant said there has been at least one small purchase but that FPUA has relied primarily on easements and, for simplicity, has not included small property purchases in grant reimbursement requests. She also clarified that turning the new treatment plant on in December would move mainland flow first and that transferring all island (beach) flow will be a later project. Tennant estimated that full redirection of flow to the new plant could take about three to five years because the conveyance work is a series of construction projects completed in phases.

A motion to approve the assignment of the Resilient Florida grant was made and the board voted unanimously in favor. The city commission also signed the assignment at its meeting the day before, Tennant said, which allows FPUA to hold and manage the contract directly rather than having the city remain the contracting party.

Board action and next steps: the board authorized FPUA to accept and manage the Resilient Florida assignment; FPUA staff said they will continue coordinating grants management, design and phased construction, and pursue additional grant requests and appropriations as needed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fort Pierce - Fort Pierce Utilities Authority - Jul 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority board on July 15 approved assignment of a $28 million Resilient Florida grant to FPUA to fund conveyance-system work tied to relocating the wastewater treatment plant off the Indian River Lagoon.","taxTitle","Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida","taxId",55008,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6518206,"FPUA board authorizes 10-foot drainage easement conveyance for Villas at King's Landing; adopts Resolution UA2025-11",99,3273000,3372000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5398944-00a2e33919bd41ca4314e71e90c65c45&start=3273&end=3372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5398944-00a2e33919bd41ca4314e71e90c65c45/thumbnail_3273000.jpg","/articles/6518206/Fort-Pierce/St-Lucie-County/Florida/FPUA-board-authorizes-10-foot-drainage-easement-conveyance-for-Villas-at-Kings-Landing-adopts-Resolution-UA2025-11","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518206-e46a9a1e46a74a56cd7918a3b315dcba/orig.mp4?Expires=1770435899&Signature=RNEja~kmUFQo-r5Ai50ySWUWq2WzQ1tFWy2ASGal~jgy-emF5BXT9m7aJjD~Em05CT8c6jqVbE5II4F8T03htRdfLIA2cEg6XK8PiEQkNv6UpKTuBl6vrJgFkIJnxfXi9VVAR60ouRkF43G8KfNZfTLgAz9MTuGRWO2ncAlSLnsumboZTmNykkcpIs6NrzC2c8AmoUPxHU90AVuQjSQqiAhTfWTq208xOeySa2KSwwL86~rewDjYVOq2URerODcJhPyunYY19KYvniCuxoP8G~w9-R~EMgplzNEjtuMXqyNdx8tSgWf-~LiqeWnCTvdFCnK3f1Po1m9oEauRV9q4YA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority board on July 15 adopted Resolution UA2025-11 to approve conveyance of a 10-foot stormwater and drainage easement for the Villas at King's Landing plat.

City staff member (Missus Bescaboyne) told the board the property is owned by the city \"for the use and benefit of the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority\" and that the deed language authorizes the conveyance. She said the easement formalizes drainage on a parcel that serves Lift Station A in downtown Fort Pierce.

\"This is a 10 foot drainage easement on the site plan for the Villas At King's Landing,\" Bescaboyne said during the presentation. She explained the item requires approval by both this board and the City Commission; the board acts first and the item will then go to the city commission for its approval.

A motion to adopt Resolution UA2025-11 passed by voice/roll call with the board voting yes. The board recessed to director comments after the vote. The resolution includes a standard severability clause and identifies the easement conveyance as effective upon adoption, subject to the city commission's subsequent approval as required by the deed and local process.

Board action and next steps: the board authorized the conveyance by resolution; staff will forward the adopted resolution and conveyance documents to the City Commission for final approval.","The board approved Resolution UA2025-11 to convey a 10-foot stormwater and drainage easement for the Villas at King's Landing plat; the easement affects Lift Station A downtown and also requires subsequent City Commission approval.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6518211,"FPUA to host 'Power Up Your Future' youth career event Sept. 3 to showcase utility careers",893,1564000,2457000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5398944-00a2e33919bd41ca4314e71e90c65c45&start=1564&end=2457","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5398944-00a2e33919bd41ca4314e71e90c65c45/thumbnail_1564000.jpg","/articles/6518211/Fort-Pierce/St-Lucie-County/Florida/FPUA-to-host-Power-Up-Your-Future-youth-career-event-Sept-3-to-showcase-utility-careers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518211-cb1b8a2947817f0787d74729bede5baa/orig.mp4?Expires=1770435899&Signature=DzaIoFIQMOGRTXSlBS83k3dRM1JKu78DbRZj11MKXGdXCkHlkh9xeNqiPM9nldR7vgTHn7YJwrAzDNL-WQKAUEmF8vaEaVaAgtEIM0ZG4sjzqghoyrbiF6lHQhyr71QuT4qaWiPn8YD-c9mQPdrzpSRS6KcK7MB-P4TYqZyhbO77LeKr~ZM54lc1drijMzxF-axwXC5Zq4NilEuUjl1y~8MCTD3EMGpa3YhefQL2ciKyPZHlK958ThapO2geZylw9LYTaZ52W~eTcAQQk-fxLGmAofWAFu8vm9xscMJTlpCfKFnTeqYEhnEdv5NXPQQkhyVX6xe0HIJJOVZdZtXF4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fort Pierce Utilities Authority staff told the board on July 15 that FPUA will host its second annual youth career event, \"Power Up Your Future,\" on Sept. 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. The event is intended to introduce local youth to careers in public utilities and to highlight entry-level jobs, internships and apprenticeships available at FPUA.

Rachel Tennant, director of public affairs and sustainability, and Manzi Martinez, the utility grants specialist who manages WRF grants, presented the event plan and said the 2024 event drew more than 100 participants and included roughly 30 students from the Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County. \"Last year, the 2024 event drew over a 100 participants, including students and educators and also community leaders,\" Martinez said.

Staff described a larger footprint for 2025 to improve circulation and interaction, adding the ESU lobby to the event space to make room for more exhibits and hands-on displays. Planned features include department exhibits from FPUA (electric, water/wastewater, engineering, customer service, IT and finance), a \"utility passport\" where students collect stamps for visiting booths, a spinning-wheel Q&A activity, employee testimonials and printed and QR-linked job-opening information. Staff emphasized that the event is not a hiring fair but that it will provide information and pathways for future engagement, including apprenticeships.

Board members offered outreach suggestions and partnership ideas. Members recommended earlier recruiting, stronger ties with local schools and programs — including Project Lift, the Treasure Coast Center for Education and Economics, IRSC workforce programs and John Carroll High School — and suggested FPUA consider internship and hands-on pathways that could evolve from students' initial contacts at the event. Staff said some departments already employ interns and that FPUA is building relationships with the school district and workforce groups to expand opportunities.

Staff invited board participation in promoting the event, distributing flyers and attending the event to engage with students and community partners. The board did not take a vote on the presentation; staff requested and received feedback on outreach and follow-up options.","FPUA staff presented details of the 'Power Up Your Future' youth career event Sept. 3 (4–6 p.m.), aimed at connecting local students with utility career pathways through interactive displays, department exhibits, and a 'utility passport.'","actionData","errors"]

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FPUA board approves assignment of $28 million Resilient Florida grant for wastewater conveyance work

FPUA board authorizes 10-foot drainage easement conveyance for Villas at King's Landing; adopts Resolution UA2025-11

FPUA to host 'Power Up Your Future' youth career event Sept. 3 to showcase utility careers