1. Groundwater Use Fee Payments Are Due — Significant Balance Still Outstanding As of May 8, approximately $2.4 million of the ~$7 million invoiced has been collected, leaving an outstanding balance of roughly $4.6 million (though ~$1.6 million of that is tied to accounts under appeal or modification). Staff noted that many growers have expressed intent to pay but cited cash flow timing (e.g., waiting on crop checks). For any unpaid accounts that did not submit an appeal or modification request, an initial notice of non-compliance is targeted to be mailed around June 1 following board review at the May 28 meeting. There is no late fee this year, but unpaid balances may ultimately be placed on county tax rolls.
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