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Aug 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Mesa Water District Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The board addressed public concerns regarding neighborhood overwatering. Consent calendar items were reviewed and approved, including various status reports, financial updates, and a response to the Orange County Grand Jury report. Presentations were held regarding advocacy services and the public affairs strategic plan. The board awarded a three-year contract for financial auditing services and approved a contract amendment for website maintenance consulting services.
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The Board received a briefing from the Municipal Water District of Orange County regarding water rates, projections, and exchange frameworks. A presentation was provided concerning the Local Groundwater Supply Improvement Project, including grant considerations. The Board reviewed proposed agenda topics for an upcoming workshop and received an overview of the Independent Special Districts of Orange County executive committee election. Action items included the approval of a contract amendment for the Newport Beach Interagency Water Transfer Project and a sole source contract for regulatory water policy consulting services. Additionally, the Board conducted a closed session regarding potential litigation.
Jul 22, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Mesa Water Strategic Plan 2026
This document, presented as Fiscal Year 2026 Accomplishments, details progress within the 'Strategic Plan: Water Awareness'. The primary objective is to increase public awareness of Mesa Water, focusing on enhancing visibility, increasing awareness among key audiences, and educating customers on water-use efficiency and resources. A key strategy involves informing customers that Mesa Water provides 100% local, reliable, clean, safe water, with success measured through annual customer surveys.
Jul 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Mesa Water District Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting covered several key operational and financial topics. Discussions included a review of federal advocacy efforts and potential future objectives, a detailed service cost and per capita analysis, and an update on financial services initiatives, including control assessments and compliance monitoring. The board also reviewed accomplishments in public affairs for the fiscal year, such as strategic planning, community outreach, and customer communication initiatives. Additionally, the meeting included reports from the General Manager and updates on various interagency water transfer and advocacy projects.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
