Minutes (PDF)

Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority · 2026-07-01 · minutes

This document details the minutes of the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority (GRU) meeting held on July 1, 2026. Key discussions included approval of previous meeting minutes, updates on utility operations, ongoing legal proceedings, and financial matters. CEO Bielarski provided updates on a planned outage at the Kelly plant, recent rate increases by other utilities, fencing around GRU parking lots, and construction near the administration building. He also addressed customer concerns regarding debris, water leaks, and erroneous billing. The timeline for launching the Customer Portal is estimated at 9-12 months. Legal counsel provided an update on proceedings between GRUA and the City of Gainesville. The Kelly plant is expected to return to service at the beginning of August. Public comments were heard on various topics, including legacy agreements and water services to UF. GRU has not raised its base electric rates while continuing to pay down debt.