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Mayor Says Water Is Safe; Century to Hire Firm For $33K And Attorney For $350/Hour To Answer FDEP
February 7, 2024
“The water is safe…We’ve been testing it.”
That is how Century Mayor Luis Gomez, Jr. reassured citizens at a town council meeting Tuesday night. Questions about the town’s water supply were raised after NorthEscambia.com reported on Sunday that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) issued a warning letter on January 30, identifying 35 potential violations in the water system of Florida statutes and codes .
The town council voted Tuesday night to allow the mayor to hire U.S. Water Services Corp. in New Port Richey for up to $33,630 to address FDEP water warning letters from 2023 and a wastewater treatment plant consent order. The company will not address the most recent January 30 warning letter’s 35 items; the town’s request for proposals was issued prior to that date.
Instead, the town will hire an attorney recommended by the town attorney Matt Dannheisser to respond to the latest allegations. The second attorney will charge $350 per hour.
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17 Responses to “Mayor Says Water Is Safe; Century to Hire Firm For $33K And Attorney For $350/Hour To Answer FDEP”
It’s 100 percent vegan and organic guaranteed.
I thought I was a man till I saw the people in century drink the yellow water
It’s only drinking water ; what’s the big deal. I agree with burkett . Who needs rules and regulations ?
Why is the county commissioner not stepping up and participating in giving guidance in correcting this circus? Guess he/she is to busy collecting peanuts for the show. When will enough be enough and the COUNTY take over. Enough of filling positions with incompetent people. Gomez had all the answers but now wants to out source or hire so called professionals who know no more than the last clown in the position. Stop the madness.. Now that Desantis is back in Florida, WHERE ARE YOU DESANTIS?
Why don’t they get Mr Burkett to handle it? He seems to know all there is to know about the water system and FDEP. I bet he’d be cheaper
@Reader
I am thinking the same thing too.
@Chris read my last sentence.
@outsider. Who in their right mind would move to Century?
4.5 million in defunct funds, but steady spending. The town of Century is a joke.
I am the co-owner of Dewey, Cheatum and Howe and we are ready to provide our legal services at half the price quoted by the second attorney. We do not believe the water is safe based on the photographic evidence and log data. Please contact us at 867-5309. Standing by ready to answer!
Nothing but a clown show. The mayor is the biggest clown of them all. Have a conversation with him you will see what I mean. Never talked with the council but it would be a safe bet that they are the same.
I got some ocean front property in Century I’ll sell you
Everyone is so quick to throw the mayor and council under the bus. During the council meetings the chairs are empty. You would think there would be more candidates for the job. If you’re not part of the solution you’re part of the problem. Town council meetings are open. If you don’t live in the city limits and want to help move. If you don’t want to help stop wasting your time bashing people who have made an effort.
Just throw more money at the problem. Seems to have worked great so far.
@Reader
Sure, they’ve been testing it…they’ve got the pre-printed test sheets to prove it.
I hear the mayor demonstrated the water was safe to consume by drinking a clear glass full of it at the meeting. That’s after opening a purchased bottle of water and pouring into the glass. Lol!
The water is safe and we test all the time, high mayor? You are going to hire a company for $33,000 to respond to warnings that you DID NOT test the water. Falsifying records? Hire an attorney to get you out of the mess.
Can’t handle the job as mayor? Hire a town manager for thousands to do your job?
Deficits of millions in two funds?
What the hell is going on and why is allowed to continue?
(BTW…hear the Food Giant is selling bottled water like crazy! People don’t want to drink this Kool Aid no more!)