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The board authorized staff to seek bids for about $583,000 in equipment replacements (dozer, water truck tank, five pickups, brush cutter). Staff reviewed canal segments offline for construction and stormwater-routing constraints, with some work expected to clear by October. North Kings GSA discussed certified letters for suspected unregistered ag wells and a progressive enforcement process that can escalate to liens.
The board approved staff finalizing and submitting the updated DWR additional-information response for the 180/400 subbasin GSP evaluation and amendment, with several technical edits. Capital Core Group presented a federal funding due-diligence approach. The GM reported Ocean Well and San Jose Water Company interest in exploring deep-water desal feasibility, with possible agreements to return for board consideration.
The board denied a Government Claims Act claim challenging the Phase 2 fee (5-0). GAP surface water reporting is now available with document uploads. 2026 usage statements (Jan–Nov) are expected in November. Growers can register wells now for 2027 ahead of the Jan. 31 deadline. The board authorized staff to process up to 46 parcel reclassifications if confirmed irrigated (6-0).
GSA staff reported groundwater fee rates were reduced about 55% after the GSA allocated $750,000 from fund balance and approved the revised levy roll on Aug. 11 for placement on property tax bills. Staff said the Periodic Evaluation draft is planned around Oct. 19 for comment, with final action tentatively Dec. 8. Staff discussed tentative interim refinements to evaluate streamflow depletion as May–July percentage depletion.
Staff reviewed updated pumping projections about 20% lower than in the GSP. A Director raised agricultural-representation concerns regarding the physical solution; counsel said the recusal applies until the Board approves an agreement. Counsel noted the Oct. 26 trial date and said a potential judgment could trigger ~90-day deadlines for budgeting and TAC-related setup. The Board approved a 45-day public comment period for the draft GSP Periodic Evaluation starting September 11.
