1. Golden Mussel Phase 2 Treatment Delayed Pending Liability & Insurance Review The board did not approve the proposed $1.3 million Phase 2 mussel treatment with SePRO Corporation scheduled for September. Directors raised significant concerns about a new $10 million liability cap (with a 12-month claims window) that SePRO is seeking in the Master Services Agreement—down from the previously uncapped arrangement used during the March emergency treatment. The board wants staff to investigate the district's own JPIA umbrella coverage, survey what liability terms other water districts are accepting, explore at least one competing vendor, and physically inspect system tanks for current mussel presence before committing. An August board meeting was discussed (with "August 11" mentioned as a placeholder) to revisit this decision, as staff indicated a September treatment start is ideal and mobilization requires approximately two weeks' lead time. Growers should be aware that if treatment is further delayed, a more aggressive (and costly) treatment may be needed later.
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