Monthly Archives: April 2012

Eight Apply for KUA Board

Posted April 29, 2012 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 30, 2012 – Eight residents have submitted applications to fill a vacancy on the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors. The deadline for completed applications was April 27. The five-year term of director Reginald Hardee expires on Sept. 30, 2012, leaving the open seat. Hardee is eligible for renomination. Board applicants must… Read more »

KUA Wins 6 PR Awards

Posted April 18, 2012 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 19, 2012 – Kissimmee Utility Authority won six awards Wednesday evening at the 2012 Image Awards, an annual competition sponsored by the Orlando Area Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association. The winners were announced at a ceremony held at the Orlando Science Center. The Image Awards competition recognizes companies and organizations… Read more »

KUA Linemen Rank Fourth in National Rodeo

Posted April 15, 2012 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 16, 2012 – In a competition that measures safety, skill and speed, linemen from Kissimmee Utility Authority bested teams from across the U.S. on Saturday to bring home the nation’s fourth best ranking from the American Public Power Association’s 12th annual Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo in Cleveland, Ohio. Forty-five journeyman teams and… Read more »

KUA Linemen in Cleveland for National Rodeo

Posted April 12, 2012 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 13, 2012 – Some of the best linemen from Kissimmee Utility Authority are in Cleveland, Ohio this weekend to compete in their very own version of the rodeo. Hosted by the American Public Power Association, the 12th annual Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo attracts top linemen from utilities across the nation to compete… Read more »

Utility to Stage Mock Disaster

Posted April 2, 2012 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 3, 2012 – In an effort to test the response time and operational readiness of its employees, Kissimmee Utility Authority on Thursday, April 5 will conduct a full-scale mock disaster exercise. The drill will involve a wide range of activities, including both live-action training and table top exercises. Activities will include pre-… Read more »