A ~$100,000 Cortina Creek siphon repair using a spin-cast concrete lining method was approved. Operations are running 2,500 CFS; SCADA shows demand tracking nearly identical to last year. Board gave the GM discretion to select a roofing contractor and proceed, with roof replacement quotes around $163k–$165k plus gutters and roof-extension scope/pricing still being finalized.
The Board approved mid-year budget revisions and voted to initiate a Proposition 218 protest hearing process to expand future water rate-setting authority. A budget workshop is planned for July. Mold remediation is underway at the main office, and staff are seeking competitive bids for a metal roof replacement; one quote came in at $202,415.
Water deliveries are nearing maximum capacity, with possible short-term wait lists as compressed demand follows mid-season rains. The board approved updates to the Operations & Maintenance Policy, clarifying point of delivery/use definitions and private lateral responsibilities. Staff reported draft Category 5 lateral agreements were mailed to affected landowners with a 14-day review window before signing.
Water season is underway with ~131,765 enrolled acres tracking closely to last year. A pulse flow is set to begin around April 7–8, ramping to 10,000 cfs, with intake dredging expected to start as early as next Friday pending river levels. The Lurline pump station is essentially complete, with SCADA operational and a final software patch and walkthrough scheduled for Monday.
