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Home My WebLink About15.c FYI January 2026 Pipeline Newsletter _ ` >; JANUARY 2026 ' , , . N 15$ ' Mlil I - The Clay County Utility Authority Employee Newsletter . p , EXECUTIVE DIP :TOR'S M *SAGE Happy New Year, and welcome to 2026! JANUARY I hope you enjoyed time with family and friends over the holiday season.Thank you to everyone who helped organize and prepare BIRTHDAYS the CCUA holiday luncheon—it was a great way to close out the year. I'd like to recognize Karen Osborne and the Finance team for CARA CLARK - 2ND their excellent work on this year's audit.CCUA received an MATT KING - 2ND unmodified opinion from James Moore &Associates,the highest JACK MARSH - 3RD level of assurance, reflecting strong and accurate financial CLIFF SPRY- 5TFI reporting. RON HILL - 7TH Looking ahead,2026 promises to be a productive year as we VINCENT ROGERS - IOTH continue to invest in infrastructure and technology. THERIiAANTONUCCI - 12TH Construction is underway at the Meadowbrook Water Treatment Plant,design efforts are beginning at the Miller Street Water ALTC1A ELLIS - 14TH Reclamation Facility,and upgrades to several pump stations are 3ANICE LOUDERMILK- 14TH moving forward. AMY LEVITA - 16TH We are also advancing our reporting and operational systems. DWIGHT GARTH - 24TH Workday will continue to support efficiency improvements,with TAMMY SPAID - 24TH data integration from SpryPoint and Cartegraph later this year. VINCENT BROWN - 26TH In addition,we will implement new software platforms to support Development Services and improve project management for our Capital Improvement Program (CIP). In the coming months,we will host a safety training with the \\fr \lid Clay County Sheriff's Office and welcome officers for a tour of • 74 i\T* ' our new operations and warehouse facilities. Later this month, •i the Board of Supervisors will tour some of CCUA's oldest /A. * • �(( facilities to see renewal efforts and the great work being done .) • •V by our operations teams. ` I I 1 " Thank you for your continued dedication and hard work. I look forward to a successful and rewarding 2026. Please stay safe. . )• Jeremy . r- >;� JANUARY 2026 � � ,� � . --- — / 1 \ �•.- -. .._ ` it., :. ' :a; . ,.'.,®--'� -.' ',�/�� // 'i \\ 1 I • — -.4• .• :A.-1=- -- .. . - • ../ ---:- li \ _,- , -----,....-. .- -,. , T•,.. ..:. .. ,:: ,... _ . , //),•:' 7,,,,/,, - i'e ., ,,, ,:. .\\ \‘, %.‘ ., _, ,. The Clay County Utility Authority E ployee Newsletter / CCUA Wellness Program 12026 January 1 - December 31 Track healthy habits and earn rewards all year long! Employees can earn points through preventive care, wellness activities, and quarterly CCUA wellbeing initiatives focused on nutrition, movement, financial wellness, and stress. How to get started: Register at ccua.wellright.com (company code: ccua) or download the mobile app. :..ipi!•L. • .33 O.!• !. ^u'. n n r!:-rlr'a a:Ai :LC'.F 7!'.!'3 tt!L Scan the code with your phone's camera to register, or sign into your account The Wellness Committee is looking for new voices! If you're interested in helping shape wellness initiatives—or simply want to learn more—let us know. All levels of involvement are welcome. Contact Ashley Taliaferro if you're interested. - •• _ JANUARY 2026 %�� / . ' - ....Z...,...! ..0 „ , „,,, /if \ - II \ - Op_ - , . L— _ r err _ , D - / a, The Clay Co 1 ty Utility Authori Employee Newsletter • • / p _, ./ i New Year , New Team Members! .s op S — Jalen Xia Makayla Gatlin Dakota Jackson Engineer in Training Customer Service Representative Maintenance Technician im.im-T • Congratulations to Bryce Adams on his promotion to Lead WWTR Operator! We're excited to see Bryce step into this role and appreciate his dedication and hard work. Please join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved achievement! 5 Years of Service rnT,.......] Andrew Mitchell Angie Wilson Levi Johns Lindsey Estevez JANUARY 2026 - • • _. „ • • . 17' i t s' . . 'y I i.1 The Clay County Utility Authority E ployee Newsletter New Year, New Savings Goals The new year is a great time to check in on your retirement savings. CCUA employees have access to the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, offering flexible contribution options, potential tax advantages, and control over how you save for retirement. Whether you're just getting started or considering a small increase, even modest changes now can make a difference over time. Have questions or want one-on-one help? Contact Victoria Harrison, Retirement Plans Specialist .. (202) 759-7059 I vlharrison@missionsq.org Don't Delay—Start Saving Today! Saving now can help alleviate the pressure to catch up later. Starting early can give you an advantage due to compounding, in which your investments produce earnings from previous earnings. Have you checked your beneficiaries lately? Life changes—and your retirement accounts $700,000 should too. Keeping your beneficiary S600,000 You at age 65: $686,674 information current helps ensure your savings S500,000 go where you intend, without unnecessary $400,000 You at age 65: delays or complications. $463,421 5300,000 $200,000 Start age:25 Start age:40 $25/biweekly $1 00/biweekly S100,000 Annual increase: Annual increase: $10/biweekly $20/biweekly $0 N ' I / ' sI $ - fn i ft_ N- ,•' li,�� - JANUARY 2026 ; , •� /I//Lf//'i///ram. I� .1 7 , - _,____:,___- , ,, ,.;-- .„.01,-:,1,:: ,::: -.4..,:: -7— il j—Li The Clay County Utility Autho ity E ployee Newsletter Conference Competition Congrats! Congratulations to our 1st Place Hydrant Hysteria teams at the AWWA Fall Conference! Men's Team: Dalton Chesser and Patrik Laniel, coached by Marvin Short Women's Team: Ashley Taliaferro and Lindsey Estevez, coached by Heather Webber Also, a huge shout out to Matt Jeffers and Leslie Buchanan for earning 3rd and 4th place in Meter Madness. Thank you all for representing CCUA and showcasing your skills! i ==_ —z.r_=== = ill - ill I al ' ir :- '1 - V' .f, � 1 `� `� c ® �% rz L I � i Five-Star Service Spotlight: Jackie Collins A customer recently shared a glowing compliment about Jackie after she helped them quickly locate a water meter and shut off water during a leak. The caller praised her professionalism, efficiency, and friendly service and called it a "five-star experience." Way to go, Jackie!