Western Mun Water Dist Of Riverside

The board meeting included a public comment session regarding a landscaping rebate program. Key actions included the approval of a construction contract with JA Salazar Construction and Supply Corporation for the abandonment of service connections at the March Air Reserve Base, along with the associated project budget increase. The board also received and filed the fiscal year 2024-2025 audited financial statements for the Community Facilities Districts 88-1 and 99-1. Furthermore, the General Manager provided a report regarding the long-term water exchange agreement with the water authority and mentioned attendance at the California Municipal Utility Association annual conference.

The board meeting addressed several key operational and planning items. The board approved the Blackburn Water Pipeline reimbursement agreement with PY Home Company LLC to improve water pressure infrastructure. Additionally, a resolution was adopted to support a boundary adjustment that detaches the Rock Mountain service area from the district to facilitate annexation by the Eastern Municipal Water District and Fallbrook Public Utility District. The General Manager provided updates regarding grant funding for water projects, strategic planning workshop outcomes, and ongoing coordination with state agencies, including the Department of Water Resources, regarding the California Water Plan.

The committee meeting covered several key agenda items, including the adoption of a resolution approving a water supply assessment for the Westmont Village Residential Project and the approval of a capital budget increase for the purchase of a computer numerical control machine. Reports were provided regarding general management, engineering department updates including sewer force main replacement, infrastructure inspection and maintenance associated with the Mills Treatment Plant shutdown, and updates on the recharge basin projects and the reverse cyclic program regarding water procurement benefits.

The Engineering, Operations, and Water Resources Committee discussed several infrastructure projects, including a project budget increase and construction contract award for the abandonment of service connections at March Air Reserve Base. The committee addressed the quitclaim of a water easement to support a residential development and reviewed the Blackburn Water Pipeline Reimbursement Agreement, which outlines the design, construction, and cost reimbursement for upgrading a transmission line to improve system pressure and reliability for future and existing developments.

The Board of Directors discussed and acted on several operational and financial matters. Key items included a project budget increase and construction contract award for the abandonment of service connections at March Air Reserve Base, the acceptance of annual audited financial statements for community facilities districts, and the adoption of resolutions regarding investments and board nominations. Additionally, reports were provided on general counsel activities, general manager updates regarding regional water supply conditions, MWD budget evaluations, and legislative activities, as well as various committee reports on water agency collaborations.