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The district's 2025 audit received a clean opinion, but irrigation operations show a ~$4M annual loss, prompting discussion of future rate and non-rate revenue options. An ~$800K fraudulent disbursement tied to a vendor bank info change led to strengthened internal controls. The board discussed a dual-engine vacuum truck (~$806K) amid upcoming CARB regulation changes; no purchase was approved.
A prolonged heat spell of 11+ consecutive days above 100°F begins tomorrow, and TID will be closely monitoring nighttime lows for peak load impacts. The board approved a new out-of-district replenishment water service for FMC Farms on the Highline Canal, delivering surface water to almonds historically reliant on groundwater. An improvement district was also officially dissolved after members had unknowingly built a new pressurized irrigation system outside its boundaries.
Final post-2026 Colorado River final environmental impact statement is expected this week; staff said Metropolitan does not anticipate near-term delivery cuts. State-specific reductions will be determined through subsequent steps, agreements, and discussions with California partners later this year, with completion needed by fall. Separately, the executive performance review process is being refined, with monthly updates through year-end.
Presenter shared Delta smelt science supporting discontinuation of the fall X2 action, saving about 105,000 acre-feet in wet and above-normal years. Staff described three Northern Sierra forest health pilots and said a watershed update would come in August. The subcommittee moved into closed session on Colorado River negotiations and water rights protection.
The board adopted the 2027 groundwater allocation at 0.82 acre-feet per acre with a $500/acre-foot overage penalty, and approved placing $451,650 in unpaid fees on the county tax roll for collection. CDFW advised emergency stream work may start immediately for imminent threats, with notice due within 14 days.
