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FMPA Weekly | July 5, 2016 | Member Edition

Last week, the Executive Search Committee extended an offer to Jacob A. Williams to serve as FMPA’s General Manager and CEO. This week, members are reminded to contact Sharon Smeenk if they’re interested in participating in a survey of retail customers regarding solar energy.

FMPA Weekly | June 20, 2016 | Member Edition

Last week, Nick Guarriello was honored by the American Public Power Association with the James D. Donovan Achievement award. This week, the Audit Risk and Oversight Committee, Board of Directors, and ARP Executive Committee meet in the Board room.

FMPA Weekly | June 13, 2016 | Member Edition

Last week, the Executive Search Committee completed 10 candidate interviews for FMPA’s General Manager and CEO position. This week, Nick Guarriello and Mark McCain are in Phoenix, Ariz. Monday through Wednesday attending the American Public Power Association’s National Conference.

FMPA Weekly | May 9, 2016 | Member Edition

Last week, General Manger and CEO Nick Guarriello sent a letter last Monday to Vero Beach City Manager Jim O’Connor reiterating FMPA’s support to work with the city if it wishes to investigate options for exiting the All-Requirements Project.

FMPA Weekly | April 25, 2016 | Member Edition

Last week, the Conservation and Renewable Energy Advisory Committee met to discuss fiscal 2017 appropriations for the ARP Conservation Program. This week, FMPA hosts the 2016 Nuclear Non-operating Owners Group Annual Conference.

FMPA Weekly | April 18, 2016 | Member Edition

Last week, Ryan Dumas and Jeff Grainger participated last Thursday in Kissimmee Utility Authority’s (KUA) annual disaster preparedness drill. This week, the AROC, Board of Directors and ARP Executive Committee meet on Thursday.

FMPA Weekly | April 11, 2016 | Member Edition

Last week, FMPA closed on a $424 million bond issue last Tuesday to refinance existing debt for the All-Requirements Project. This week, Jeff Grainger is in Washington, D.C., on Monday attending the American Public Power Association’s Public Communications Committee Spring Issues Roundtable.

FMPA Weekly | April 4, 2016 | Member Edition

Last week, Resumes are now being accepted for the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer position at FMPA. This week, FMPA’s finance team will close Tuesday on a refinancing for a portion of the All-Requirements Project (ARP) Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A and Series 2009A.

FMPA Weekly | March 28, 2016 | Member Edition

Last week, Moody’s Investors Service upgraded the credit rating of FMPA’s Tri-City Project to A1 from A2, which means the project’s debt is high grade and subject to low credit risk. This week, FMPA will hold a Meter Tech Roundtable on Thursday at 10 a.m. in Leesburg.

FMPA Weekly | March 21, 2016 | Member Edition

Last week, Moody’s Investors Service affirmed the A1 rating of FMPA’s Stanton Project and confirmed the rating outlook is stable. This week, Friday is the final day to participate in FMPA’s 2016 Board of Directors Member Relations Survey.