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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.
Board reviewed groundwater monitoring and minimum thresholds, directing staff to prepare comparative analyses of 2022 versus 2025 data using consistent methodology and a matrix of DWR corrective actions. The board also discussed an interconnected surface water monitoring network and a domestic well mitigation framework, asking staff to research neighboring approaches and bring back options.
Committee recommended awarding the Supplemental Well No. 3 contract to Pacific Infrastructure at $1.6 million, nearly $450,000 under budget, with the well expected to be operational by 2027 to relieve pressure on the coastal aquifer by shifting pumping inland. College Lake water treatment plant continues experiencing sand and sediment issues affecting berry growers' irrigation systems, with testing ongoing through mid-December to resolve quality problems.
Board elected new President and Vice President to prioritize financial expertise for ongoing projects. Directors approved Green Bond financing via Water Revenue Certificates of Participation with a 4.0% interest rate cap to fund emergency generators, solar arrays, and seismic upgrades. District received a clean financial audit for fiscal year 2024-25 and its fourth consecutive Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, with net position increasing by $3.53 million to $75.02 million.
