SacSewer - 6/17/26

The County of Sacramento's SacSewer Board of Directors held a meeting on June 17, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. The board unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2026-27 final budget, which includes a $372 million operating budget and a $486 million capital budget, with detailed discussions on funding sources and cost drivers such as chemical expenses. A significant procurement action was the award of a $3,448,000 contract for the rehabilitation of Secondary Sedimentation Tanks 10 and 16, despite a formal protest challenging the lowest bidder's experience; the board upheld the award after staff and legal counsel confirmed the bidder met the required experience criteria. Additionally, the board adopted ordinance amendments consolidating sewer impact fees and liquid waste hauler disposal charges, streamlining regulatory frameworks. The meeting also included a detailed capital program update highlighting ongoing construction projects and grant funding status, with expenditures tracking below budget. Discussions on governance and quorum issues led to consensus on forming an ad hoc committee to explore board composition and meeting logistics. New section managers overseeing risk management and human resources were introduced, emphasizing organizational improvements. No further public comments or motions were noted, and the meeting was adjourned following these proceedings.