1. 2026 Budget Approved with No Rate Increases The Board approved the 2026 budget with no increases to water rates or assessments for growers. The District maintains healthy reserves of $13.1 million and projects a $550,000 surplus for the year. Staff noted that while maintaining current rates, the District is preparing for potential future costs including subsidence repairs on the Friant-Kern Canal (estimated $4-8 million share) and Phase 2 lower reach repairs (estimated $2.3 million annually starting in 2028).
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