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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.
Several irrigation districts requested a 30‑day extension of the Aqua Terra Water Bank environmental review comment period, citing need for groundwater model access to assess potential impacts. The meter installation program has reached its halfway point, distributing $1.2 million in rebates for 700 wells with 300 more in progress. MAGSA received regional recognition for advocacy work, and member received an individual advocacy award.
Board approved transferring $2.8 million from next fiscal year into the current budget for a major water transmission pipeline project expected to reach 90% completion by Mid 2026. After lengthy federal delays, $11.2 million in Army Corps funding was finally available for the Copper Cove Wastewater Project, allowing design and environmental work to keep moving. The board also expanded its leak adjustment policy to allow customers a second adjustment within five years.
The Board approved a new 2026 pay structure with five field job classifications and step-based scales, adding about $97,800 to the budget and targeting roughly a 10% increase for field staff. A reverse auction land acquisition program was authorized, with staff to finalize terms, and a $498,000 contract was awarded to GEI Consultants for a canal capacity study using LIDAR and field work.
