Locunity/Coachella Valley Water District, CA·Water District
Locunity is an independent informational service and is not an official government page for this commission. All information is sourced from public footage and an analysis of official agendas with the aid of responsible, fact-checked AI. to report an error or omission.
Recent updates from Governing Board
District counsel told the board a newly signed urgency bill repeals several SB 707 translation requirements but keeps the dual-broadcast rule for meetings.
Why it matters: The change takes effect immediately and eases clerk workload, while the board must still provide virtual public participation.
Directors reported on the tabled Coachella Valley Conservation Commission fee increase, All-Valley Mayors, Salton Sea Authority and other meetings before approving per diem.
Why it matters: A proposed mitigation fee increase on developers was tabled amid objections, and the Salton Sea Conservancy is struggling to hire an executive director.
Directors approve a three-year sole-source InfoSend contract with two one-year options, noting the term runs through September 2029 rather than the 2028 printed in the report.
Why it matters: About $1.86 million is postage; staff said switching vendors would risk delaying the SpryPoint billing implementation, and credit card fees the district absorbs could near $1 million a year.
Director Bianco urged staff and the board to build bid inflation into the capital plan and separate need-to-have from like-to-have projects.
Why it matters: He warned that a roughly $150 million expected capital spend could really be $200-250 million, forcing choices among projects.
Board awards Weka, Inc. a $2,171,626 contract, $2,670,551 with soft costs, for flow and pressure control on five legacy non-potable water connections near WRP 10.
Why it matters: The upgrade protects hydraulic capacity of the whole non-potable system as more customers connect, avoiding overfilled ponds and pressure spikes.
Directors approve letting Ironwave Builders withdraw and return its bid bond, then award the $429,800 tank replacement contract to Cora Constructors.
Why it matters: Staff said inexperienced contractors on pressure vessels risk defects and warranty problems; returning the bond avoided a likely dispute.
Board approves agreements in which California Colorado River contractors agree not to claim conserved water, keeping federally funded conservation in Lake Mead for up to two more years.
Why it matters: Without every party's forbearance, federal payments for conservation could lapse and Lake Mead levels would fall; staff said customers see no direct impact.
Track this commission to get the latest reports in your inbox
