Utilities director outlines CIP, staffing requests and SRF reimbursements; DEP letter on storm-related SSO requires response

Punta Gorda — At the March 24 meeting the Utility Advisory Board reviewed capital project status, cash flow and a list of proposed staffing additions and organizational changes intended to support upcoming construction and regulatory work.

Finance Director Chris (last name not specified in the transcript) told the board the utilities fund has received roughly $19 million in reimbursements from the State Revolving Fund (SRF) program and has about $12 million in submitted reimbursements outstanding; the state typically runs 30–60 days on reimbursements, she said. Those reimbursements temporarily required borrowing from the operating fund earlier in the fiscal year; staff expect the construction fund will reimburse operating once outstanding reimbursements are processed.

Why it matters: The timing of SRF reimbursements affects operating cash flow and budget…