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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.
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.
The board approved a $1,397,783 drilling contract for Well 46 in the Palm Oasis area to expand water supply capacity. Year-to-date recharge deliveries reached ~112,000 acre-feet to the Whitewater Subbasin and 3,300 acre-feet to Mission Creek, with additional deliveries ongoing. Secretary-Treasurer Ortega reported from the ACWA board meeting that the Bureau of Reclamation released a Colorado River EIS.
Despite well-above-average rainfall, the Key Well measured 91.53 feet to water (~88% capacity / ~70,400 acre-feet), with outflows significantly exceeding inflows. Boardman Road multi-well case, the board voted on a modified enforcement approach and likewise directed staff to bring back revised resolutions reflecting board modifications. General Manager Julia Aranda announced she plans to transition out of her role in the coming months.
SOD ag allocation could rise 1–3% above 25% within 24–48 hours, while Friant Division remains at 100% Class 1. Staff discussed forecasts suggesting a potentially record-strong El Niño heading into winter. The Board approved PFM Asset Management to manage ~$230M in project funds, projected to net $1.6–$1.7M after fees with a conservative strategy.
