Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Winter Park public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in water utilities with low priority
October Utility Bill Insert and Educational Campaign
April was proclaimed Water Conservation Month, with the utilities director and water management district on hand to thank the city.
Conserve II Wastewater Agreement
The mayor asked for an explanation of the 25-year, roughly $700,000-a-year wastewater interlocal with Orlando — staff explained it's the only practical option for flow south of Fairbanks, paid through sewer rates.
Improved Customer Issue Reporting
A new "Report Water/Sewer Issues" button was added to the city website next to the outage button, and the electric outage reporting flow was overhauled — responding to board feedback from last month.
Orange County nutrient study and curb inlet baskets
Orange County's advisory board wants a nutrient study (a precursor to any alum treatment) and is scoping new curb inlet baskets in the Lake Killarney watershed — long-term water quality work.