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The board approved redirecting a pump motor rebuild to the original contractor, with return to service expected in October and no impact to current delivery capacity. Staff reported receiving a $2M federal grant covering half of a $4M flow measurement modernization project. Directors praised field staff for maintaining smooth water deliveries amid volatile weather swings, including temperatures exceeding 100°F.
The 2026 irrigation season is underway; Don Pedro Reservoir is near 95% capacity with about 1.9 million acre-feet in storage. Staff noted possible 100°F temperatures could increase demand. Staff reported the Cooperstown off-stream reservoir feasibility study is essentially complete, and Vice President Bohr said an updated report will be routed to the full board soon.
Out-of-district replenishment water deliveries will continue through the end of the 2026 irrigation season, with staff estimating a minimal impact of roughly 1 inch on-farm to in-district growers. Don Pedro Reservoir peaked at 822.8 feet and early coordination with the Army Corps conserved over 150,000 acre-feet. May saw near-record water orders with 66% placed online, and Series Main spill at Hodges was ~60% lower than last year.
Consolidation and potential LAFCO reorganization among Willow, Millview, and Calpella were discussed as a state expectation tied to SAFER grant funding for a major infrastructure project. Staff reviewed an updated FY 2026-2027 budget that improved projections; UVWA likely acts on final approval in August. Consolidation and potential LAFCO reorganization among Willow, Millview, and Calpella were discussed as a state expectation tied to SAFER grant funding for a major infrastructure project.
The board approved moving forward with liens for delinquent WY2024 tier penalties/invoices (about $1.2M outstanding). Tom Harder reviewed a timeline to set subsidence management areas by fall 2026, with priority maps planned for the June 22 stakeholder meeting. Staff is developing a five-year budget strategy as tiered-water revenue declines.
