Water Utility Authority Board Meeting - September 23, 2026

The Water Utility Authority Board Meeting held on September 23, 2026, focused extensively on procurement and capital improvement projects related to water infrastructure. The board approved multiple resolutions for funding various projects, including the final phase of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project with a $3 million award, and the Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) construction projects with grants and loans totaling over $22 million. Additional approvals included state capital outlay grants for water reuse reservoirs and treatment plants, with amounts ranging from $100,000 to $325,000. The board also received a detailed FY26 financial report highlighting revenues, expenses, debt obligations, and capital investment spending. A CIP update outlined ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects such as lift station force main replacements, sewer line rehabilitations, and transmission line projects, with budgets in the tens of millions. Public comments addressed billing issues and water management challenges, while a customer satisfaction survey presentation showed high satisfaction levels with water services but noted some concerns about water quality and infrastructure perceptions. Overall, the meeting emphasized continued investment in water infrastructure and operational improvements, with several motions passed to approve funding and project plans.