Business

The Authority currently provides high-quality drinking water to Charlotte, DeSoto and Sarasota Counties, and the City of North Port. Plans are in place for the Authority to provide water to Manatee County in the future. In order to ensure that drinking water needs are met and that supplies are developed in a cost effective and environmentally sustainable manner, the Authority has developed policies to guide management and planning for the long-term. The cornerstone of this is the Integrated Regional Water Supply Master Plan, which is updated approximately every five years. This plan contains information from our member governments outlining water needs and sources.

Board Meetings – 2026

Board of Directors Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2026 (Revised: 4/01/26)

Board meeting material from previous years can be found in our archives.

Budget Process

Our annual budget is organized to meet the Master Water Supply Contract obligations and customer water demand projections, allow planning for long-term water demands, maintaining our existing infrastructure, and funding future projects.

Budget Policies

Our Budget Policies document identifies funds for the budget, establishes policies for reserve accounts, and provides guidance on using and replenishing fiscal reserves. To read the policy in full, please follow the link below:

Budget Policies [August 5, 2020]

Looking Forward

As the Authority works to meet the needs of a large population, it is imperative that we continue to reevaluate the natural resources available as well as the water requirements. To that end, we remain flexible by relying on various annual and otherwise regular reports and update our water supply plans accordingly. To view our most recent plans, please follow the link below:

5-Year Capital Improvement Plan & 20-Year Capital Needs Assessment: Fiscal Period 2026-2045 [June 4, 2025]

Budgets

The Authority budgets, including the hearing documents, presentations, and other supporting documents, for the current and previous fiscal years are available through the appropriate links below:

FY 2026 Budget
FY 2025 Budget
FY 2024 Budget
FY 2023 Amended Budget
FY 2023 Budget
FY 2022 Budget
FY 2021 Budget
FY 2020 Budget
FY 2019 Budget
FY 2018 Budget
FY 2017 Budget
FY 2016 Budget
FY 2015 Budget
FY 2014 Budget

Budget Process for FY 2027

The Authority’s FY 2027 budget presentations and supporting documents are available via the following links:

Presentations

• FY 2027 Budget Schedule & Considerations Presentation [February 4, 2026]
• FY 2027 Proposed Tentative Budget Presentation [April 1, 2026]

Budget Documents

• FY 2027 Approved Tentative Budget [April 1, 2026]
• Resolution 2026-03 ‘Resolution Setting Forth Preliminary Schedules of Rates, Fees and Charges for FY 2027 [April 1, 2026]
• FY 2027 Tentative Budget Cost Analysis and Water Rate & Charges Analysis [April 1, 2026]
• Historical Budget Expenditures Comparison [April 1, 2026]

Financial Statements

The Authority’s financial statements for the most recent and previous reporting fiscal years are available through the appropriate links below:

2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
2017 Independent Auditor’s Report
2016 Independent Auditor’s Report
2015 Independent Auditor’s Report
2014 Independent Auditor’s Report

Governance Documents

The Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority provides wholesale drinking water to its member counties and the City of North Port. First founded in 1991, the mission of the Authority is to provide the region with a sufficient, high-quality, and safe drinking water supply that is reliable, sustainable, and protective of our natural resources now and into the future. The documents that outline our primary mission and goals for the future are available in full below:

Statement of Agency Organization and Operation [February 2022]
Special District Public Facilities Report [December 2021]
Strategic Plan, Objectives & Initiatives [February 2021]
Integrated Regional Water Supply Plan 2025 Update [June 2025]
Water Quality Master Plan Update [May 2020]
Third Amended Master Water Supply Contract [December 2024]
Second Amendment to the Master Water Supply Contract [August 2015]
Master Water Supply Contract Addendum 1 [April 2009]
First Amendment to the Master Water Supply Contract [June 2008]
Master Water Supply Contract [October 2005]
Second Amended Interlocal Agreement Creating the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority [October 2005]

Regulatory Plan

Florida statutes require every agency to prepare an annual regulatory plan that includes a listing of each law enacted or amended during the previous twelve months that modifies the authority of the agency.

• • 2025-2026 Regulatory Plan
  • 2024-2025 Regulatory Plan
  • 2023-2024 Regulatory Plan
  • 2022-2023 Regulatory Plan
  • 2021-2022 Regulatory Plan
  • 2020-2021 Regulatory Plan
  • 2019-2020 Regulatory Plan
  • 2018-2019 Regulatory Plan
  • 2017-2018 Regulatory Plan