Catch up on the latest GSA board meeting recaps anytime—on the road, on your tractor, or at home.
The board approved water rate increases for all five improvement districts following public hearings, with phased increases over five years to address operational cost shortfalls. A controversial $375,000 single-bid contract for a 190-foot SCADA communications tower was approved despite concerns about the bidding process. The 2026 budget was adopted incorporating 7% water rate increases, with the district maintaining strong financial reserves of approximately $29 million despite declining ...
The agency is moving forward with a major reservoir project that will require a $190 million commitment to be made by March 2026, representing 40,521 acre feet of storage capacity. A new union agreement covering agency employees was unanimously approved with a $38,000 fiscal impact for 2025-2027. Despite ongoing conservation efforts, water sales revenue continues running 2% above budget projections due to rate increases offsetting reduced consumption.
The board approved a $378,470 contract for construction inspection services on solar projects expected to generate $24 million in savings over 25 years. Plans were established for a new $40 million administrative building with bidding to begin in early 2026 and construction targeted for completion by summer 2026. Staff presented comprehensive updates to regulations governing grease interceptors for restaurants and commercial facilities, including clearer requirements and expanded waiver ...
October monitoring data showed positive news with no water level violations occurring across the network and generally stable conditions. The groundwater sustainability agency faced a major setback when drilling challenges forced abandonment of a replacement monitoring well, completing only two of three planned wells. The board discussed implementing a cash call of approximately $500,000 to cover projected expenses, with debate over collecting the full amount upfront versus splitting ...
Groundwater allocation rules officially take effect in January 2026, requiring growers to register alternative water sources and recharge facilities by December 2025. A new $750,000 Multi-Benefit Land Repurposing Program offers funding for converting irrigated agriculture to beneficial uses like habitat restoration, with applications due January 2026. The domestic well mitigation program is nearly finalized and will provide up to $30,000 in reimbursements for wells affected by groundwater ...
