1. Model Calibration Cost Share Remains Unresolved — All Groups Taking Proposals Back to Home Boards The board had an extensive discussion about how to split the estimated ~$500,000 cost for calibrating the subbasin groundwater model. Smaller GSA groups (Farmers Water District, Fresno County, Aliso Water District) argued the current equal 1/7th split is disproportionately burdensome given their small acreage and pumping footprint, while the northern group maintained the equal split is tied to each group's equal voting power. The board did not reach consensus but agreed (without a vote) to maintain the status quo 1/7th arrangement for now and expressed comfort with EKI starting work while groups take a prior cost-share framework (Exhibit B from the original single-GSP model effort) back to their home boards for consideration, with a decision targeted for the June 8 meeting.
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