The board reviewed the draft fee methodology for the upcoming fiscal year 2026–2027 groundwater sustainability fee. Based on a total effective consumptive use estimate of approximately 49,157 acre-feet and a revenue requirement of ~$1.095 million, the proposed volumetric rate lands at $22.28 per acre-foot. Staff noted this number may shift slightly as data is finalized, but the board directed staff to finalize and publish the fee report at the earliest possible date—no later than May 7—with a public meeting and potential fee adoption discussed as possible for May 27, 2026.
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