A late 3% agricultural allocation increase adds roughly 1,000 acre-feet of blue-valve water, with no corresponding M&I increase. West Hills ADRoP work is substantially complete; the pipeline and well phase targets substantial completion at the end of June 2027, with district injection and extraction testing afterward. A pending Bay-Delta water-quality decision could reduce future CVP supplies.
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.
A 30-inch San Juan system pipeline was repaired after its third break; three long-term options (~$2.7M, ~$6.0M, ~$8.6M) were discussed with no action. Paicines has ~18–19 days of releases left at 22 AF/day; Hernandez is at dead pool. The board approved Reclamation conveyance/power agreements for potential Yuba transfers; combined losses could leave ~60% delivered.
Groundwater basin remains strong; Board adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (20–25 year outlook) showing a minor 2045 deficit tied to water-quality targets. Board also approved a $310,975 Todd Groundwater contract (WY 2026–2030). San Justo ~48,320 ft elevation (~7,100 AF); flows strong despite cool weather.
The board adopted an updated SGMA groundwater management fee of $0.60/acre for FY 2026/27–2030/31, down from $6.39/acre, citing a ~$1.5M program balance from prior years of over-collection. The GM reported a 5% CVP allocation increase (2,000+ acre-feet) and additional water available on request. FY 2026/27 budget revenue totals $36.4M.
