Brad Bowen

The board meeting agenda includes the review and approval of financial statements, vouchers, and cash investments for May 2026. Action items include a request to approve a $90,000 transfer into the Capital Purchase Water Meter account and the adoption of the FY2026 Employee Performance Bonus Program. Additionally, the board will receive departmental reports from the Director, Administration, Engineering and Water Resources, Human Resources, Operations and Maintenance, Water Reclamation, and Water Treatment, along with a discussion regarding fluoride and potential executive sessions concerning legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

The work session involved a presentation by the Board of Public Utilities staff to members of the City Council regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and recommendations for water and sewer fees. No formal board business or voting occurred during the session.

The agenda for the board meeting includes several financial items such as the review of monthly financial statements, approval of vouchers, and documentation of cash investments. Action items slated for the board include the approval of a chemical supplier agreement for sodium fluosilicate, the writing off of specific accounts receivable, a contract change order for North City Improvements transmission mains, and a contingency-based award for the Water Rehab Project. Additionally, the agenda indicates reports will be provided by directors and managers across various departments, including administration, engineering, human resources, operations, and water treatment, and notes a scheduled executive session to discuss potential legal matters.

The board agenda includes several financial and operational actions. Key items include the review of financial statements, approval of vouchers, and investment of cash. Specific requests for board action involve approving a chemical supplier agreement for sodium fluosilicate, authorizing the discharge of certain accounts from accounts receivable, and approving a change order for the North City Improvements transmission mains contract. Additionally, the board will consider a contingency-based award for the FY2026 Water Rehab Project. The agenda also includes informational reports from various department managers and an executive session to discuss potential legal matters.

This Lead Service Line Response Plan outlines the strategies for the Board of Public Utilities (BOPU) to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Act Lead and Copper Rule. Key initiatives include educating and engaging customers to prevent and reduce lead exposure, developing and maintaining a thorough service line inventory with quality assurance and a publicly accessible map, providing customer notifications, and distributing water filtration pitchers. The plan aims to significantly reduce lead exposure in drinking water, safeguarding public health, and reflects a long-term commitment to providing clean, safe water for all customers.