Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency Meeting 6-10-2026

The City of Yuba City's Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency held a meeting on June 10, 2026, primarily focused on budget approval and flood control projects. The board conducted a public hearing and approved the final amended budget for fiscal years 2024 through 2030, which included increased expenditures for critical levee repairs and river restoration projects, supported by assessment district revenues, Prop 1E funding, and multiple grants. The board also approved the levy of assessments for the 2026-27 fiscal year totaling approximately $6.8 million. Project updates included ongoing construction on the Tutor Flood Risk Reduction Project and design completion for the Sutter Bypass East Levee critical repair and the Robinson's Riffle river restoration project. The board discussed challenges related to securing timely approvals from the California Fish and Wildlife (CFW) and the need for advance grant payments to manage cash flow for large construction projects. Coordination with federal and state agencies, including FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers, was highlighted, along with plans to engage the new congressman for support. The meeting concluded with plans to cancel the July board meeting and reconvene in August, with a workshop planned to discuss regional flood protection efforts.