Project 7 Water Authority

The agenda includes Authority Manager reports covering consumption control, operational updates, and the introduction of a new CFO. Financial reports and cash flow updates will be presented, along with a legal update. Technical items include the approval to release an RFP. Old business focuses on the presentation of detailed Resiliency Program financials, while new business involves the potential formation of a sub-committee for future project agreements. Additionally, an executive session will be held to discuss negotiations regarding property acquisition for the water treatment facility.

The board reviewed consumption reports for December, noting a significant increase in usage, and received updates regarding the upcoming 2025 audit and the hiring of a new CFO. Legal discussions included the adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar and an open meeting law resolution, alongside a report on a settled wind event liability release. Additionally, the board discussed a peer rate study, approved moving forward with easement negotiations for the Delgado/Jones project, and voted to establish a technical committee tasked with providing recommendations for the resiliency project.

The meeting included reviews of the consumption report, cash flow report, and process control report. Legal updates were provided regarding fiscal operation policies and the status of various service contracts. A resiliency update was deferred, and there was a discussion regarding a peer rate study, cost allocation, and the potential hiring of a part-time CFO to improve financial reporting and data tracking. During an executive session, personnel matters were discussed, leading to the approval of a salary increase for the Manager. Finally, a budget hearing was conducted, and the final budget approval was tabled for a future meeting.

The board discussed several critical items, including public concerns regarding the cost and necessity of a resiliency project and a risk analysis proposal. Presentations were provided on TCWCD funding sources, a cost allocation study, and the preliminary 2026 budget. Legal updates were reviewed, including the status of fiscal operation policies and professional services contracts. The board also passed resolutions concerning 2026 volumetric and base rates, and approved an update to the 2013 risk assessment. Additionally, plans for hiring a part-time CFO and future agenda items for the October meeting were noted.

The agenda for the meeting includes authority manager reports covering consumption, cash flow, process control, and an introduction for the new CFO. Additionally, legal and technical advisory group updates are scheduled, along with a review of the status of resiliency program financials and an update on the peer rate study.