Monthly Archives: April 2009

Three Apply for Utility Board

Posted April 30, 2009 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., May 1, 2009 – Three individuals have submitted applications to fill a vacancy on the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors. The deadline for completed applications was 5 p.m. on May 1. The five-year term of director Jim Kasper expires on Sept. 30, 2009, leaving the open seat. Kasper is eligible for renomination. Applicants… Read more »

Gemskie Appointed to National Public Power Council

Posted April 30, 2009 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., May 1, 2009 – Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) vice chairman Nancy Gemskie has been appointed by the American Public Power Association to a three-year term on its Policy Makers Council. The council assists APPA in promoting federal legislation that is important to public power systems like KUA while opposing harmful legislation. It also… Read more »

KUA Launches Interactive 2008 Annual Report

Posted April 30, 2009 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., May 1, 2009 – Kissimmee Utility Authority today released its 2008 annual report. This year’s report — titled “Hometown Solutions” — is available exclusively online in an effort to conserve resources during these tough economic times. No printed copies will be produced. Developed as an informational resource, the annual report treats visitors to… Read more »

KUA Wins 3 PR Awards

Posted April 23, 2009 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 24, 2009 – Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) won three awards Thursday evening at the 2009 Image Awards, an annual competition sponsored by the Orlando Area Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association. The winners were announced at a dinner held at CityArts Factory in downtown Orlando. The utility earned one of the… Read more »

Utility to Stage Mock Disaster

Posted April 20, 2009 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 21, 2009 – In an effort to test the response time and operational readiness of its personnel, Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) will conduct a full-scale mock disaster exercise on Wednesday, April 22. The drill will involve a wide range of activities, including both live-action training as well as table top exercises. Activities… Read more »