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Construction bids for the expansion project came in within budget, with splitting work between two contractors totaling roughly $22.1 million. A $10 million state grant tied to work west of Jameson could range from $0 to the full amount, and staff said reassessing the $32.85 assessment is likely unnecessary for now (no board action taken). Staff also warned that around 150 non-compliant landowners face near-term aggressive collection actions, with fines accruing since February 1, 2025.
Water quality at all seven North Delta monitoring stations remains well below 1981 contract limits this summer. The Delta Conveyance Project water rights hearing is nearing the end of its evidentiary phase, with final hearing dates set for August and September before closing briefs are filed. Directors raised concerns about spreading submerged aquatic weeds (often called Brazilian waterweed/hydrilla) and golden mussels amid limited control options and insufficient state funding.
Four priority projects were selected under the Multi-Benefit Land Repurposing Program — three recharge projects and one community solar/battery project — with construction expected to begin September 2026. Regional goals are being refined based on community input, with plan adoption targeted for December 2026. Concept forms are available in English and Spanish via the program website.
The committee reviewed plans for a ~4,000-acre annexation of parcels inadvertently excluded in 2018, set for formal board action August 17. Three property matters — involving the Semic property, a hospital parcel, and a City of Marina land swap — were discussed for closed session, with counsel advising they be separately noticed. Staff said AI and cybersecurity policies are being drafted, with discussion of closed-session review as early as September (or later).
The board approved a Prop 218 notice for Improvement District 48 rates with a public hearing set for Oct. 6, 2026. Mid-year financials showed stable revenues; Tier 2 use was down 528 acre-feet year-over-year and in-district sales rose ~1% despite a 7% rate increase. The President appointed Brad and Jacob DeBoer to a Tri-Dam PPA ad hoc committee.
