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Commission OKs agreement with FPL to power injection well system at wastewater plant
Summary
The commission approved an agreement with Florida Power & Light to provide underground distribution to injectors and pump stations tied to the city's wastewater injection well project; staff said the power line work is a critical path item to bring new wells fully online and abandon the ocean outfall.
The City Commission unanimously approved Item 29 on May 21, authorizing the city to execute an agreement with Florida Power & Light Company for underground distribution infrastructure to supply power to pump stations and injection wells at the wastewater treatment plant.
Vin Morello, Public Utilities director, described the work as a critical piece to place the new injection well system into service and to meet regulatory timelines tied to abandoning the ocean outfall. "We've constructed the duct bank and FPL will pull a non‑splice cable to the plant," Morello said. "The building is dried in and the pumps are installed; we need this power line to bring the equipment online to test." He added that the city has been testing wells from existing pump stations while power work is completed.
Why it matters: The injection well project is part of the city's efforts to comply with state requirements and to modernize wastewater disposal; securing reliable power to the plant is necessary before wells can be commissioned.
Action and votes: Item 29 — agreement with Florida Power & Light for underground distribution facilities — approved unanimously (6–0). Commissioner Calari moved the item; Commissioner Schuem seconded.
Next steps: Public Utilities will coordinate with FPL on pull schedules, continue well testing and commissioning steps, and report milestones necessary for abandoning the ocean outfall as required by state deadlines.
