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Reclamation issued a Record of Decision on Action 5, providing increased operational flexibility for South of Delta exports. Delta-Mendota Canal subsidence correction Phase 1 solicitation is out, proposals are due January 9 with board consideration of pre‑construction work expected in early February and potential construction authorization in May. Golden mussels, first detected in October 2024, are present in many facilities and a vulnerability assessment will focus on smaller piping systems.
Board reviewed alternative financing options for $50 million in capital projects, with consultants recommending a hybrid using short-term notes and long-term bonds as a WIFIA backup. A proposal to create a dedicated Engineering Manager position was tabled pending completion of an organizational study expected by March 2025. The FY 2024‑25 audit received a clean opinion with no material findings and a lower pension liability.
Board reviewed its 5-year Groundwater Sustainability Plan update, which revises minimum thresholds based on actual domestic well depths and ecosystem needs rather than historical drought levels, resulting in an average 9-foot threshold adjustment across monitoring wells. The long-awaited Sacramento Regional Water Bank Project secured almost $700,000 in federal funding to complete environmental analysis without additional local costs.
The Board extended the groundwater well registration deadline to January 30, 2026, with a $100 late fee taking effect automatically afterward. Over 5,800 wells have been registered to date, representing 60-70% of estimated total wells, including nearly 3,000 domestic wells. Construction has begun on 6 of 10 dedicated monitoring wells that will provide more reliable groundwater data through telemetry and remote monitoring, with completion expected before spring 2026 measurements.
GSA’s FY 2024-25 audit identified a challenge in assessment revenue recognition from a prior year, but the agency still received an unmodified opinion and ended with net position of about $868,000. The auditor confirmed GSA should be reported as a blended component unit of the water district. A grower raised transparency concerns, asking for clearer separation of private pumper and district finances.
