The Board unanimously approved the revised GSA budget that significantly lowers estimated groundwater user fees by tapping into the existing fund balance (largely built from prior county general fund contributions). Staff reported this represents an estimated 50–60% decrease from what users would have otherwise seen. The revised budget reduces charges for services from $2,168,000 down to $931,000, drawing down approximately $750,000 in fund balance rather than adding to it. Final fee amounts will be calculated after the July 10 user feedback deadline (dry farming, vine removal, surface/recycled water use, well location) and brought to the Board on July 28 via a fee resolution.
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