1. Board Approved Liens on Delinquent 2024 Water Penalty Accounts The board approved proceeding with a resolution authorizing staff to file Certificates of Lien against landowners who have not paid their Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 penalties for Water Year 2024 overpumping. Approximately $1.2 million was reported outstanding across dozens of growers/accounts, ranging from a few hundred dollars to almost $300,000. Liens attach to the property title and remain valid for 10 years, affecting property sales and financing—historically, lien filings have prompted rapid payment, with 27 of 89 liens from the prior year paid in full shortly after filing.
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