Chris Nelson

The agenda packet outlines discussions and actions for the upcoming board meeting, including presentations on annual financial statements, federal financial award compliance, special benefit audits, and capital/connection fees. It includes a consent calendar covering expenditure reports, financial audit reports, and a resolution calling for the district election. Action items involve the Water Forum 2050 Agreement, Purveyor Specific Agreement, the Third Interagency Agreement, and updates to the Capital Facility, Plan Check, and Fire Flow fees. Additionally, the packet provides informational updates on the La Vista Tank, the Progressive Design-Build contract for Ladera and Winding Way ASR Wells, and notification updates regarding the Urban Water Management Plan.

The agenda focuses on financial and operational oversight, including presentations on the annual financial statement, federal financial award compliance, special benefit audits, and capital/connection fees. Key action items involve the Water Forum 2050 Agreement, the Purveyor Specific Agreement, the Third Interagency Agreement, and updates to the capital facility, plan check, and fire flow fees. Additionally, the Board will review informational updates concerning the La Vista Tank and Booster Pump Station, the construction of the Ladera and Winding Way ASR Wells project, and the Urban Water Management Plan.

The meeting agenda included discussions and potential actions on multiple items. Key discussions focused on the Water Forum 2050 Agreement and Purveyor Specific Agreement, requiring authorization for execution. The board also reviewed the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Amendment, which included contingency increases for the Claremont Road and Fair Oaks Boulevard Mains Replacement Project and authorization for Amendment 2 to the Progressive Design-Build Contract for the Ladera and Winding Way ASR Wells Project. Further action items covered the funding and installation of an electric building sign, consideration of a Consumer Price Index adjustment for employee compensation, and approving a contract with CPS-HR Consulting for Human Resources services. The board was also asked to nominate a Director for the ACWA Region 4 Board Member position. Informational items included updates on the La Vista Tank and Booster Pump Station and the Turf Replacement Program.

The board meeting agenda included a public comment section for any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Financing Corporation Board. The primary action item was the approval of the minutes from the Financing Corporation Meeting held on January 20, 2026. The document also references the minutes of the January 20, 2026 meeting, where key discussions included the confirmation of annual officers (President as Chair, Vice President as Vice Chair, etc.) and the approval of the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting.

This report presents the 2025 Water Rate Study for the Carmichael Water District, outlining a multi-year financial plan and proposing a 5-year water rate schedule. The study aims to ensure financial stability and sustainable water service by integrating operational and capital funding needs, recommending annual rate adjustments, and updating cost-of-service methodologies. Key objectives include compliance with legal requirements such as Proposition 218, maintaining fiscal responsibility, and supporting significant capital reinvestment in infrastructure over a 10-year planning horizon.