TID leaders mourned the loss of longtime Water Distribution Manager Mike Kavarian, honoring his 44 years of service during the GM’s update and board remarks. The Board elected 2026 officers: David Yonan as President, Ron Macedo as Vice President, and Joe Alamo as Secretary. Despite a recent dry spell, hydrology updates showed conditions near average and Don Pedro Reservoir around elevation 790.
TID staff presented a Power Supply Adjustment shift from a 0.2 to a 0.3 cent charge per kilowatt‑hour effective with the December control month, driven by lower retail load and reduced hydro generation requiring more purchased power. The 2025 irrigation season delivered 479,270 acre‑feet with record‑high water orders and online ordering surpassing phone requests. A strong early‑season water outlook shows precipitation 150% of average, with soil moisture and snowpack above last year.
A groundbreaking canal automation pilot project will launch in 2026, asking 135 pilot-area customers to order water online while eliminating spills through total channel control - one of the first system of its kind in the western United States. The board reviewed a draft $166.5 million O&M budget showing a 3.6% increase driven by higher health benefit costs and 12 new staff positions. Revenue from a $6 million groundwater accounting agreement will help offset budget increases as the ...
The board unanimously approved 30-year marina concession agreement amendments that increase revenue sharing and establish clearer maintenance standards while transferring houseboat permit fees to the concessionaire. The new agreements include enhanced compliance mechanisms and updated low-water contingency plans for drought conditions. September showed favorable financial performance with retail revenues nearly on budget and continued strong investment income from higher interest rates.
The district unveiled its largest capital budget in recent history at $150+ million for 2026, featuring a $32 million smart meter replacement program and major water infrastructure modernization including canal automation and a new regulating reservoir. Staff reported August electricity demand came in 6.5% below budget due to unusually mild summer temperatures, impacting revenue projections. Key infrastructure projects include ongoing power generation improvements and evaluation of costly...
