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The board approved the intended award of Phase 2A construction management services to Arcadis (NTE $9.26M) for the ~2.7-mile parallel canal project, with final award delegated to the CEO; bids are due Sept. 18 and OBBB funds cover Phase 2A costs. Friant Class 1 remains at 100%; staff are tracking a potentially record El Niño for winter impacts. A Bowman algae study starts Sept. 9 on copper treatment effectiveness.
A proposed 20-year water agreement with East Bay MUD drew public concerns about pricing and drought-time access for local agriculture. The board heard comment and prepared to recess to closed session for discussion. A new auditing firm was approved for a three-year engagement.
The board approved Resolution 2026-05 adopting a delinquency policy and miscellaneous fee schedule with a 10% penalty, 1% monthly interest, and recovery of collection costs for late groundwater fees, with remedies that may include payment plans and tax-roll placement. Staff reported about $1.7 million in delinquent invoices added to county tax rolls. The board also adopted rules revisions including 3-year pump efficiency testing and clarified fallowing and recharge documentation expectations.
The board approved $1,917,254 for ADRoP ASR well pumps and motors, higher than estimates due to deeper wells. Staff reported a late 3% CVP allocation increase (now 28% ag / 78% M&I) and expects San Justo full and over 3,000 acre-feet in San Luis. West Hills plant close-out is targeted for mid-September; Hollister wheeling talks start Friday.
The board approved a $129,670 HydroScience amendment for Copper Cove tertiary treatment design work. Staff said a dam raise may not be the most effective approach and is evaluating alternatives pending a water-balance study. In discussion, the GM said staff are preparing for a potentially wet El Niño winter, including drawing down wastewater ponds.
