Ben Strange

This 2025 Urban Water Management Plan serves as a foundational document for the Citrus Heights Water District. It aims to ensure water supply reliability over a 25-year planning horizon through 2050 by detailing the district's water supply portfolio, current and projected water use, and water service reliability assessments. The plan integrates local land use planning, regional water supply strategies, infrastructure development, and demand management measures, including a comprehensive Water Shortage Contingency Plan, to address both short-term and long-term water management challenges and climate change impacts.

The board meetings addressed multiple operational and financial matters. Key topics included the initiation of litigation against the San Juan Water District, discussions regarding real property negotiations for a specific parcel, and the approval of professional services agreements with GHD, Inc. and Best Best & Krieger LLP. The Board also discussed filling vacancies on the Customer Advisory Committee, adopted resolutions for the collection of delinquent utility charges by Sacramento and Placer Counties, and authorized the creation of the Citrus Heights Water District Public Financing Authority. Additionally, the board approved an amendment to the ARTESIAN Project Agreement, passed a resolution regarding the investment of district funds, called for a director election, and approved a new management staff position.

The Board of Directors met to discuss several key items. Actions taken included the approval of a task order agreement with 4Leaf, Inc. for construction management and inspection services for the Facilities Modernization and Expansion Project. The Board discussed project phasing, funding, and rate impacts for the FME project, as well as the evaluation of a potential no-rate increase for 2027. Additionally, the Board adopted a resolution repealing a previous policy and authorizing the General Manager to exercise discretion in taking positions on pending legislative bills and public infrastructure projects, specifically including support for the Greenback Lane Complete Streets Project.

The Board of Directors conducted both a special and a regular meeting addressing various business items. The meetings included closed sessions regarding ongoing litigation and real property negotiations. Key actions included the approval of an amendment to the legal services agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP, adoption of the investment policy for district funds, and calling for a November election. The Board also approved an agreement for the Donnawood Way Water Main Project, authorized the addition of a staff position, discussed customer engagement strategy, and received updates on fiscal management policies and water supply agreements.

The Board of Directors met to discuss legal matters, including anticipated litigation and existing case proceedings with the San Juan Water District. Additionally, the Board reviewed customer engagement efforts and strategies, including potential customer survey initiatives, and received director and representative reports.