Ditchmen • NUCA of Florida February 2019 | Page 3

CONTENTS 3 President’s Message 4 Thank You Sponsors: The Andrew Scott Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fishing Tournament 6 Inside Peak: Deregathon 8 Legislative Profile: New FDOT Secretary 11 NUCA Legislative Days 13 Legislative Priorities for NUCA of Florida 15 Quick Bits 17 Chapter Article 23 NUCA of Florida 26 NUCA of Central Florida 31 NUCA of North Florida 35 NUCA of Northwest Florida 36 NUCA of South Florida 43 NUCA of Southwest Florida 45 SUCA 6 17 NUCA of Florida is a non-profit trade association representing over 450 underground utility contractors, material and equipment suppliers, and manufacturers throughout the state of Florida. NUCA of Florida members are involved in water, sewer, gas, and telephone installations accomplished through open excavation or trenchless technology. Visit www.NucaFlorida.org to learn more. PHOTO CREDIT: Cover photo was provided by Jose L. Gonzalez. FEBRUARY 2019 • DITCHMEN 1