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Agrees To Water Settlement With Orange County "This is a great day for Central Florida," said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, a member of OUC's governing board. "We applaud Orange County Chairman Rich Crotty for working closely with us to develop a plan that carefully balances conservation with our region's future water needs." OUC is seeking a 20-year renewal of its consumptive-use permit, which authorizes the utility to withdraw groundwater for treatment and distribution to customers. "As the region's largest water supplier, OUC is committed to investing in alternative water supply and working with the water management district and Orange County to come up with the best possible solution," said Tommy Boroughs, President of OUC's board. Boroughs pointed out that the proposed settlement is yet another example of Bob Haven's legacy of public service. "Bob's water-industry expertise and tireless commitment laid the foundation for this crucial step in regional cooperation," Boroughs said. "Bob would be very pleased." Haven passed away on February 29, 2004, after nearly a decade as OUC's General Manager & CEO. "We would also like to recognize Deon Long, Chairman of the St. Johns River Water Management District, and District Executive Director Kirby Green and his staff for their efforts to bring all parties together to reach this regional water solution," Boroughs said. Now that OUC's board has approved the proposed settlement, the proposal goes to the Orange County Board of Commissioners for its endorsement. Once that happens, the governing board of the St. Johns River Water Management District will vote on OUC's permit. Established in 1923 and owned by the citizens of Orlando, OUC—The Reliable One provides electric and water services to more than 190,000 customers in Orlando, St. Cloud and parts of unincorporated Orange and Osceola counties. OUC is the second-largest public power utility in Florida. |
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