1. Don Pedro Recreation Agency Contract Amendments Tabled - The board voted 3-2 to table proposed amendments to concession lease agreements with Suntex Marinas that would have extended contracts to 30 years, increased concession fees from 5% to 7%, and raised insurance requirements from $500,000 to $1 million for houseboaters. Multiple public commenters raised concerns about affordability of insurance increases and restrictions on self-repair of boats, prompting the board to request further review of insurance requirements and boat repair policies.
2. Strong Water Storage Position for 2025 - Don Pedro Reservoir is currently at 75% capacity with MID's portion holding just over 379,000 acre feet, approximately 25,000 acre feet higher than this time last year. The district ended the 2024 irrigation season with 136,000 acre feet of farm gate deliveries, nearly identical to 2023 levels, while maintaining strong storage levels heading into the new water year.
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