Top 3 Major Takeaways:
2025 Land Fallowing Program Approved at $400/acre: The board approved a third pilot year of the land fallowing program with a fixed price of $400 per acre and a maximum budget of $1 million on a first-come, first-serve basis. This represents a shift from the previous auction-style pricing to a simplified fixed rate, with the program expected to open in September and cover approximately 2,500 acres of fallowed land.
Collection Issues Continue with Only 50-60% Payment Rate: Staff reported that despite doubling water rates and reducing allocations, only 50-60% of accounts have paid their 2024 water bills, compared to 90% collection rates in previous years. The board authorized setting a public hearing for October 13th to enforce liens against approximately 95 delinquent accounts representing $560,000 in unpaid fees.
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