PHWA 6-15-2026

The City of Port Hueneme held a Port Hueneme Water Agency meeting on June 15, 2026, focusing primarily on water infrastructure and budget matters. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the water tank rehabilitation project, which is about 90% complete with final payments and change orders pending, expected to conclude by July or August. The agency reviewed and approved the 2026-2027 operating budget, highlighting adjustments in water purchase costs, labor expenses, and capital improvement projects (CIP). The CIP budget for fiscal year 2027 was set at $700,000, primarily for a bag filter replacement project, with staff pursuing a Defense Community Infrastructure Program grant to offset costs. The meeting also included public hearings and adoption of updated Urban Water Management and Water Shortage Contingency Plans, which are compliance requirements for state grant funding and outline water supply projections, conservation measures, and emergency response protocols. The board unanimously approved the budget and the updated water management plans, ensuring continued infrastructure investment and regulatory compliance.