City Council Workshop Minutes June 17, 2026

City Council Workshop -- Stormwater Assessment & Pensacola Energy · 2026-06-17 · minutes

[222 W. Main Street, Pensacola, FL 32502; case 26-687] City Council held a workshop to discuss the Stormwater Assessment process for FY27. The discussion focused on reviewing the methodology for conducting the assessment, including updating the residential tier structure, equivalent stormwater unit (ESU) square footage, and developing new assessment methodologies using advanced technologies. The city is considering awarding a three-year contract for stormwater assessment consulting services. [222 W. Main Street, Pensacola, FL 32502 (for rate discussion); 1625 Atwood Drive, Pensacola, Florida (for building project); case 26-688] City Council held a workshop to discuss Pensacola Energy's rate structure. The discussion addressed financial challenges including low cash reserves, infrastructure needs, and the loss of franchise fees. Four options for rate adjustments were presented to Council for review and direction, aiming to improve financial stability and fund capital improvements. These options involve varying increases to customer and distribution charges, and the introduction or modification of recovery fees. A separate discussion also addressed the proposed renovation of an existing warehouse and construction of a new office building at 1625 Atwood Drive.