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Commission approves interlocal with North Florida Water Utility Authority amid public concern over costs and governance
Summary
Suwannee County approved a five‑year interlocal agreement with the North Florida Water Utility Authority to operate county water and wastewater systems; the contract auto‑renews annually and carries budget implications. Public speakers criticized the agreement’s lack of a finalized business plan and requested caution.
The Suwannee County Commission voted 5–0 Aug. 5 to enter an interlocal agreement with the North Florida Water Utility Authority for operations and maintenance of county water and wastewater facilities. The agreement establishes a five‑year operating relationship that begins Oct. 1 with annual terms (Oct. 1–Sept. 30) and automatic renewal unless canceled by the parties.
Shannon Roberts, who presented the item, described the agreement as an arrangement for the authority to operate plants, perform maintenance and repairs, handle billing and financial reconciliation, and…
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