How we got to where we are today

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How we got to where we are today.

How we got to where we are today.

Mission Statement Section II, “Purpose” 1. The Florida Utilities Coordinating Committee was formed to:

Mission Statement Section II, “Purpose” 1. The Florida Utilities Coordinating Committee was formed to: • improve the efficiency of operation, maintenance, and construction of utility and roadway infrastructure • through communication, discussion of issues, educational opportunities, and facilitating cooperative relationships. FUCC Bylaw 2/16/00

Purpose & Intent Section II, “Purpose” 2. The purpose of the FUCC shall be

Purpose & Intent Section II, “Purpose” 2. The purpose of the FUCC shall be to promote: • Effective and equitable coexistence of utilities • Create a successful working relationship among and between utilities, and other entities, through coordination, cooperation and communication. 2. It is the intent of the FUCC to achieve this through: • Frank and impartial consideration of all matters • to participate, in the preparation of practices, policies, procedures and rules originating with governmental organizations that may affect utility work. FUCC Bylaw 2/16/00

Support Section II, “Purpose” 3. The Committee shall support and give aid to district

Support Section II, “Purpose” 3. The Committee shall support and give aid to district and local utility coordinating groups by providing a forum for local and district groups to coordinate on a statewide level…. FUCC Bylaw 2/16/00

Membership Section III “Membership” 1. Member: The membership of this Committee shall consist of:

Membership Section III “Membership” 1. Member: The membership of this Committee shall consist of: • • public, private, governmentally owned utility systems. pipeline, telecommunication, cable television transmission or distribution as a utility product or service. 2. Associate Members: Non-utility organizations such as: • • governmental agencies, consulting engineers, railroads, contractors, one-call systems, etc. , FUCC Bylaw 2/16/00

Florida Utilities Coordinating Committee Steering Committee Interest Groups Power Telecommunication Underground Standing Subcommittees UAM/

Florida Utilities Coordinating Committee Steering Committee Interest Groups Power Telecommunication Underground Standing Subcommittees UAM/ Standards Review Joint Use Special Subcommittees UCC Banquet Planning Strategic Planning Program Membership E-Business/Website

Utility Agency Interest Groups Determine severity New Subcommittee Existing Subcommittee Steering Committee Existing Subcommittee

Utility Agency Interest Groups Determine severity New Subcommittee Existing Subcommittee Steering Committee Existing Subcommittee Develops course of action Special Presentation

In the Beginning Utilities Telephone Water Highway Agencies Power Gas Order ? Location ?

In the Beginning Utilities Telephone Water Highway Agencies Power Gas Order ? Location ? Permission ? Highway Accommodation

Independent operation IRWA Florida Chapter Liaison Coordination Construction Utilities Liaison Dealt mainly with R/W

Independent operation IRWA Florida Chapter Liaison Coordination Construction Utilities Liaison Dealt mainly with R/W issues

Early Years Thursday 1930’s - 1976 Friday Steering Committee FUCC Business Meeting Morning 1.

Early Years Thursday 1930’s - 1976 Friday Steering Committee FUCC Business Meeting Morning 1. 2. 3. Used to discuss issues prior to meeting with the FDOT Determine course of action to work on problems. Identify new problems and concerns. FUCC Business Meeting 1. 2. Steering Committee Afternoon 3. 4. Generally ran from 8: 00 – 12: 30 All issues (new and old) were discussed openly. Committee reports and open discussion on remaining issues were discussed. New problems were discussed and subcommittee formed to work on the problems

Reason for Change • Utility industry were starting to experience problems and concerns as

Reason for Change • Utility industry were starting to experience problems and concerns as like utilities. • No means of meeting together to resolve the problems.

Early Years Thursday Citrus 1970’s Friday Afternoon Morning Utility Interest Groups Combined Interest Group

Early Years Thursday Citrus 1970’s Friday Afternoon Morning Utility Interest Groups Combined Interest Group Steering Committee FUCC Business Meeting 1. There were 3 Interest groups established: • Power • Telecommunication • Underground. Combined Interest Group 1. This session was used to discuss the issues and problem areas generated from the individual groups 2. Presentation and panel discussions were used to relay the information.

Utility Interest Groups 1. The purpose of the Interest Groups is to provide a

Utility Interest Groups 1. The purpose of the Interest Groups is to provide a forum for like utilities to: • discuss issues, problems and concerns. • develop solutions or present other recommendations to the Steering Subcommittee. 2. Responsible for discussing, resolving and making recommendations to the Steering Subcommittee 3. Developing their component of an annual educational seminar. 4. Participate in the Steering Subcommittee meeting.

FUCC Layout Wednesday Thursday Industry Meetings Industry/ Subcommittee Meetings Educational Workshop Meetings Utility Interest

FUCC Layout Wednesday Thursday Industry Meetings Industry/ Subcommittee Meetings Educational Workshop Meetings Utility Interest Utility Groups Interest Groups Combined Interest Group Steering Committee 1980 - 1995 Friday FUCC Business Meeting Educational Workshops 1. Used to educate the FUCC membership on various subjects. 2. Review various policies and procedures and establish consistency. Subcommittee meeting were held at the FUCC meeting to better attendance. Industry Meetings Various companies started to meet as a unit. • FPL • BST • FDOT, etc.

Educational Workshops ü Started in 1999 ü 8 years ü 32 workshops • 3

Educational Workshops ü Started in 1999 ü 8 years ü 32 workshops • 3 repeats

Educational Workshops 1999 Complete Guide on Utility Relocation Schedules” • “Impact of MOT Phasing

Educational Workshops 1999 Complete Guide on Utility Relocation Schedules” • “Impact of MOT Phasing on Utility Relocations” • “FDOT Exceptions & Variances- Applications” • “Joint Use Management” • 2000 • • • 2001 • • “The “Utility Subordination Agreement” “Environmental Impacts on the Utility Industry” “Design Work Tickets“ “Permitting Made Easy” “Highway/Utility Safety Issues” “Joint Use Transfer Management” “Reimbursements” “Predesign & Preconstruction Meetings” “Impact of Highway Construction on Utilities”

2002 • “The Impact of Undergrounding Utilities” • “Fiber Optic Installations in Highway Rights-of-Way”

2002 • “The Impact of Undergrounding Utilities” • “Fiber Optic Installations in Highway Rights-of-Way” • “ 21 st Century Innovations” 2003 • • “Effective Use of Design Ticket” “Coordination from Inception to Completion” “Electronic Permitting” “Utility Design Criteria” 2004 • • “New Simpler FDOT Exception Process” “UAM Revisions/ Highway Beautification” “Utility Work Schedule” “Managing Public Works Projects” 2005 • • “FDOT CADD Workshop” “Understanding & Using Conflict Matrix” “To Be or Not To Be; That is the Question” “Permit Requirements” 2006 • • “Electronic Data Transfer- 1 yr Later” “Utility Coordination by Consultants” “Pre. Design & Preconstruction Meetings” “All you need to know about Telecommunication”

Present Layout Industry Meetings Industry/ Subcommittee Meetings Thursday Subcommittee Meetings Utility Interest Utility Groups

Present Layout Industry Meetings Industry/ Subcommittee Meetings Thursday Subcommittee Meetings Utility Interest Utility Groups Interest Groups FUCC Business Meeting FDOT Forum 1. Morning Wednesday 1995 - Present Friday Educational Workshop Steering Committee Combined Interest Group Afternoon FDOT Forum 2. The FDOT used the session to transmit information, answer questions relating to consistency and interpretations statewide. Used as a means to discuss issues on statewide bases.

Today’s Environment Management of R/W Telephone How ? What ? Where ? When ?

Today’s Environment Management of R/W Telephone How ? What ? Where ? When ? Power Water Highway Accommodation Gas

Future Concepts • Developing educational/certification courses. • Redirect the standing subcommittees to work on

Future Concepts • Developing educational/certification courses. • Redirect the standing subcommittees to work on statewide issues • Develop working relationship with the district and local Utility Coordinating Committees. • Develop feedback both ways.

The 4 C’s

The 4 C’s