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Sep 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Alameda County Water District Special Board Meeting
The board held a final financial workshop for the 2026 calendar year to finalize the rate proposal for the next two years. Key discussions included reviewing previous board guidance on financial planning, confirming a 5% rate increase for the upcoming two-year cycle, discussing the Proposition 218 protest and objection processes, and evaluating current approaches to handling delinquent customer accounts and third-party collections. The board also discussed public outreach strategies to better inform ratepayers about rate structures and cost drivers.
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Alameda County Water District Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting featured a special presentation by a student mentee regarding his survey of the California water industry, which included an overview of water planning, the state water project, desalination, and groundwater management. The presentation highlighted personal takeaways from his mentorship and research. The board members provided feedback on the presentation and discussed the educational value of practical experiences in environmental engineering, including specific historical case studies on groundwater contamination plumes.
Aug 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board Of Directors Of Alameda County Water District Special Meeting
The meeting was a financial workshop focused on the District's financial plan and rate-setting process. Key discussion topics included reviews of various rate-setting scenarios, specifically comparing a 5.0% rate increase against a 4.0% increase, and analyzing the impact of these scenarios on the District's general fund and debt capacity. The Board deliberated on the allocation of revenue between fixed service charges and variable commodity charges, ultimately deciding to maintain the current structure. Additionally, the meeting covered capital funding strategies, debt management approaches, and a feasibility assessment of a customer donation program related to the Help on Tap assistance initiative.
Aug 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Alameda County Water District Meeting Summary Minutes
The committee discussed an update on projected El Niño conditions for Fall 2026/Winter 2027, focusing on potential flooding risks, water supply impacts, and district preparation strategies including interagency coordination and facility maintenance. Additionally, the committee reviewed a proposal to rescind the existing Water Waste Ordinance and adopt an updated version that incorporates statewide requirements, such as the ban on irrigating nonfunctional turf, and introduces flow restrictors as a new enforcement tool. Staff outlined the upcoming timeline for the ordinance review and public hearing process.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
