The agenda item centers on the Sites Project Baseline Report, which serves as a financial and scheduling foundation for future participation and investment decisions. The discussion focuses on the finalization of the report, ensuring it incorporates feedback regarding water right modeling, plan of finance updates, unit cost analysis, and potential environmental impacts. The document is prepared for formal acceptance by the Board.
Sep 18, 2026·Board meeting
Reservoir Committee And Authority Board Meeting Minutes
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The board meeting covered several key topics, including approvals for task order amendments for legal services, the authorization of excess capacity agreements, and the confirmation of conditions for investor commitments. Discussions also included the review of the Sites Project Baseline Report, updates on the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act and USDA loans, and negotiations with the California Water Commission regarding funding agreements. Additionally, the committee reviewed property acquisition matters, facility use agreements, and operational plans, including the potential role of Reclamation District 108 in water conveyance operations.
Aug 21, 2026·Board meeting
Sites Project Authority Board Meeting Minutes
The Reservoir Committee and Authority Board meeting covered several critical project updates and administrative actions. Key topics included the mid-year 2026 budget review, authorization for geotechnical work, and approval for issuing a Request for Proposals for underwriting services related to 2027 short-term notes. The board also discussed the updated project schedule, the August 2026 Plan of Finance, and the progress of the Project Baseline Report. Additionally, members received status updates on WIFIA and USDA loan negotiations, progress on the California Water Commission funding agreement, and coordination efforts with the Colusa Drain Mutual Water Company. The board also reviewed draft governance documents, including the Benefits & Obligations Contract, Bylaws, and Joint Powers Agreement, and received reports regarding facility use agreements and operations agreements.
Aug 21, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Reservoir Committee And Authority Board Board Agenda
The meeting focused on the update and review of Facilities Use Agreements with the Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District (GCID) and the Tehama-Colusa Canal Authority (TCCA). Key discussion points included the review of draft technical memoranda regarding operations, maintenance, and replacement (OM&R) of water delivery systems, as well as the documentation of conveyance capacities. The Board evaluated negotiating parameters for shared facility use, compensation methodologies, and strategies for managing maintenance shutdown windows and sediment deposition to ensure the reliable performance of the Sites Reservoir Project.
