NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND BUDGET HEARING   The Florida Governmental Utility Authority ("FGUA") announces a public meeting and public hearing to which all interested persons are invited. The FGUA is a legal entity and public body created pursuant to the provisions of Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, and an Interlocal Agreement among Citrus County, Florida; Flagler County, Florida; Hendry County, Florida; Nassau County, Florida; Pasco County, Florida; Polk County, Florida, Lee County, Florida and Marion County, Florida. The meeting and public hearing will be held at 1:00 p.m. on September 17, 2026 via Video Conference. The FGUA Board will address general operating issues of the FGUA. The meeting will also include a public hearing to consider adoption of the annual budgets and capital improvement programs for the Consolidated Utility System (Colonial Manor, Dixie Groves, Virginia City, Holiday, Pasco Utility, Mad Hatter Utility, and Paradise Lakes Utility), Dunnellon Utility System, Flagler Utility System, Lake Aqua Utility System, Lehigh Acres Utility System, MacDill Air Force Base Utility System, Nassau Utility System, North Fort Myers Utility System, Pasco Utility System (Aloha Gardens & Seven Springs), Unified Aqua Utility System and the FGUA General Fund annual operating budget. Any members of the public who wish to speak will be able to do so by calling in by phone. The dial-in number to connect by phone is 1-833-954-8887 and the Meeting ID number is 2424 335 8410. All customers of the FGUA, affected property owners, tenants or occupants, and all other interested persons, shall have an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed annual budget and capital improvement programs and to file written comments with the FGUA. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the FGUA with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special accommodations or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the Clerk of the FGUA Board at (877) 552-3482, at least two business days prior to the date of the hearing, If you have any questions, please contact the Clerk to the FGUA Board at (877)552-FGUA.  12483793