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The board unanimously approved a reservoir expansion project designed to reduce reliance on expensive purchased water by increasing storage capacity through internal embankment construction. FEMA funding concerns are mounting as climate programs have been cancelled and hazard mitigation funding is being phased out over the coming years. Staff are advancing groundwater assessment initiatives and strengthening partnerships with regional authorities to better understand basin dynamics and...
Staff presented updated cost estimates for the Pure Water Southern California program, with Phase 1 now projected at $8.3 billion - a significant increase from previous $6.4 billion estimates due to inflation, supply chain issues, and scope refinements. The massive water recycling program would produce 150 million gallons per day through a 39-mile backbone pipeline system. Board expressed particular interest in direct potable reuse alternatives that eliminate expensive conveyance costs.
The GSA successfully exited state intervention and returned it to the Department of Water Resources for final review. Outreach efforts to the local grazing community generated strong engagement, with cattlemen asking detailed questions, prompting for a comprehensive November meeting. Development of the assessment fee structure continues with the next committee meeting scheduled for September 30th to determine funding approaches for ongoing operations.
The board approved budget amendments for a new monitoring wells project that has received positive community feedback and will begin installation this week. The district reported strong fiscal year performance with $43 million in revenue versus $37.9 million in expenses, generating a $5.1 million surplus for operating reserves. An ordinance strengthening enforcement against restaurants that improperly dispose of grease into the sewer system was reviewed but tabled for additional legal review.
The Joint CGA–GGA Board faces budget shortfalls after a failed Prop 218, prioritizing compliance and tabling the $438,000 for periodic evaluation to refine scope. They approved the $59,200 annual report task order and authorized a joint comment letter on DWR’s new subsidence standards, which may add costs under tight timelines. The domestic well mitigation program is advancing regionally with a $150 fee. GSA outreach activities are temporarily suspended due to budget constraints.
