Anthony A. Emmert

The committee reviewed and recommended actions for upcoming board meetings, including the adoption of the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, overhead allocation methods, and staffing levels. Discussions included a request to the County Auditor-Controller for tax rates to satisfy State Water Project costs, the ordering of a General Obligation Bond election, and requests for waiver of penalty charges and account write-offs. Additionally, the meeting featured department updates covering administrative services, public outreach, and recreation activities.

The committee reviewed the updated Legislative Platform and Policy document. Discussions also included the current Expense and Compensable Activity Policy, specifically regarding compensation for virtual meetings. Additionally, the committee held an executive session to confer with legal counsel regarding several matters of anticipated and existing litigation, including cases involving groundwater adjudication and challenges to endangered species classifications.

The document contains extensive attachments related to the Board of Directors meeting, including detailed reports and supplementary materials for the specified meeting date.

The committee meeting covered a review of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, discussed the potential for earthquake insurance coverage for the district, and reviewed the Third Quarter Financial Report for fiscal year 2025-2026. Additionally, the committee considered authorizing staff to prepare a written report regarding a proposed general obligation bond election for the District and received various departmental updates.

This document presents the Proposed FY2026-27 Budget for the United Water Conservation District, which serves as a policy document providing organizational and financial directives. The budget is guided by the District's mission to manage, protect, conserve, and enhance water resources, ensuring a reliable and sustainable water supply for all users in an environmentally and fiscally responsible manner. Key strategic objectives underpinning this budget include ensuring a reliable long-term water supply, maintaining system reliability, achieving regulatory and environmental compliance, upholding fiscal responsibility, fostering regional partnerships, and enhancing organizational effectiveness. The plan prioritizes progressing with environmental and regulatory compliance, addressing immediate and future infrastructure needs, and exploring alternatives and technological options for water conservation.