Gordon Batt

The agenda for the Board meeting included the administration of the Oath of Office to newly appointed Trustees. Key discussions involved considering Resolution No. 26-04, honoring a former Trustee's service, and reviewing core mission reports including water supply and water quality updates. Standing committee reports covered finance and conservation activities. The Board also addressed community engagement by considering a water conservation funding agreement with Kearns Improvement District. Reporting items included updates on capital projects, incentives from Rocky Mountain Power, and legislative matters. Financial matters discussed in the context of the upcoming FY2026/2027 budget included establishing Level of Service parameters, reviewing the preliminary budget preparation calendar and parameters, and approving Resolution No. 26-02 concerning payment approval for the Landscape Incentive Program. Operational items included approval for the expenditure to purchase a replacement service truck, approval of funding for the annual Provo River Watershed Council Workplan, and approval of a ten-year water lease agreement with the Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust for environmental benefit. Engineering activities involved authorizing the award of a construction contract for the Rosecrest Pipeline Capacity Upgrades and approving associated cost-sharing agreements with Riverton City and Herriman City. Additionally, the Board considered approving a reimbursement agreement for the 2025-2026 Cloud Seeding Program and adopted Resolution No. 26-03, which amended the Administrative Policy and Procedures Manual regarding purchasing authority thresholds. The meeting concluded with potential closed sessions regarding real property, procurement, personnel, and litigation, followed by open session consideration for the appointment of Jacob C. Young as General Manager and authorization to sign a confidential settlement agreement.

This 2014 Water Conservation Plan Update outlines strategies for Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District to achieve a twenty-five percent reduction in per capita water use by 2025. The plan focuses on several key areas, including enhancing existing conservation programs, encouraging the metering of secondary water systems, promoting wastewater recycling, implementing Advanced Metering Infrastructure, and improving outdoor irrigation efficiencies. Additionally, it aims to expand the Member Agency Grant Program to facilitate greater member agency participation. The plan's objectives are to sustain existing water supplies, delay the need for expensive new infrastructure, and ensure an adequate water supply for future generations.

The 2019 Conservation Plan Update for Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District outlines strategies to meet an overall water conservation goal of 187 Gallons Per Capita Per Day (GPCD) by 2030. The plan is built upon three pillars: education, incentives, and regulations, aiming to reduce water consumption and improve water efficiency. Key focus areas include expanding education programs, offering various incentive initiatives for water-efficient installations, and implementing water efficiency standards for both indoor fixtures and landscapes. The strategic direction addresses a projected gap in future water demand through these comprehensive measures.

This document details Phase 1 implementation of a strategic plan for a water district, focusing on refining performance metrics and establishing operational objectives. Key priorities include updating the Emergency Response Plan, Communication Plan, Asset Management Plan, and Workforce Plan, alongside specific goals for water quality and sustainable water usage. The plan aims to ensure continued excellence in serving the community's water needs through measurable success and strategic adaptability.

The Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District's 2024 Conservation Plan aims to provide clean and reliable water amidst population growth and climate variability, fostering a community with shared stewardship for water resources. The strategy is built on three pillars: Education, Incentives, and Regulations. Key goals include reducing end-use per capita demand to 178 GPCD by 2030 and 173 GPCD by 2035, and converting approximately 5,875,000 square feet of turf to water-efficient landscaping through 2029, alongside setting program participation levels.