SacSewer - 5/27/26

The County of Sacramento's SacSewer board held a meeting on May 27, 2026, focusing primarily on updates and budget discussions related to the Sacramento Area Sewer District. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the status update of the communitywide septic to sewer conversion program, which has successfully connected approximately 3,000 residents across five communities to public sewer services. The program leveraged over $48 million in external funding, including grants from the State Water Resources Control Board, US EPA, and American Rescue Plan Act, to construct $54.8 million in new sewer infrastructure. Board members and community representatives praised the project's impact on public health and infrastructure. The meeting also included a detailed presentation of the fiscal year 2026-27 recommended budget, highlighting a total operating budget increase driven by labor costs, chemicals, insurance, and capital projects such as the Harvest Water Project and Central Interceptor Rehab. The board reviewed and approved several procurement-related items, including a resolution to lean delinquent sewer service charges, proposed adjustments to sewer impact fees and liquid waste hauler disposal charges, and a new salary schedule for finance-related positions. Additionally, a workforce status report was presented in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561, addressing staffing vacancies and recruitment efforts. The board unanimously approved motions related to budget adoption and salary schedules, with further budget discussions scheduled for a subsequent meeting on June 17, 2026.