NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT WILL HOLD ITS REGULAR MEETING(S) ON THE DATE LISTED ABOVE. THE BOARD WILL MEET IN PERSON AT 66575 SECOND STREET, DESERT HOT SPRINGS.
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ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA
This is the opportunity for members of the public to address the Board on matters within the Board's jurisdiction. Please limit comments to three (3) minutes or less. State law prohibits the Board from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the agenda.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
ACTION ITEMS
It is recommended that the Board of Directors adopt Ordinance No. 2025-01, establishing a procedure for property owner objections to proposed water/sewer fees of special assessments.
It is recommended that the Board of Directors adopt the MSWD Artificial Intelligence Policy No. 2025-01
It is recommended that the General Manager be authorized to award a contract for the GQPP AD-18 Area D-3 Sewer Construction and Water Line Replacement Project to the lowest responsible bidder, Borden Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $5,252,252, plus a 10% contingency (total $5,777,477.20), augment the capital improvement budget amount to $1,820,622.20 for Job No. 11876, and to do all things necessary to complete the project, including but not limited to preparation and filing of a Notice of Exemption to comply with CEQA requirements.
It is recommended that the General Manager be authorized to execute a contract change order with J.F. Shea Construction, Inc. for additional costs due to unforeseen tasks and field issues during construction of the Nancy Wright Regional Water Reclamation Facility in the amount of $1,698,569.00.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent agenda items are expected to be routine and non-controversial, to be acted upon by the Board at one time, without discussion. If a member would like an item to be handled separately, it will be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate action.
It is recommended to approve the minutes as follows:
January 14, 2025 - Special Meeting Workshop
January 16, 2025 - Study Session
January 21, 2025 - Board Meeting
The register of demands totaling $2,442,025.05
REPORTS
Included in this report are the following oral reports:
A. Finance Report
B. Public Affairs Report
COMMENTS
1. General Comments
2. Requests for Future Agenda Items
3. Requests for Future Meetings
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Govt Code 54957
Title: General Manager
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and/or (3). One potential case.
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ANY DISCLOSABLE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATED TO AN OPEN SESSION ITEM ON A REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND DISTRIBUTED BY MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT TO ALL OR A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS LESS THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THAT MEETING ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE, 66575 SECOND STREET, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AND MAY ALSO BE AVAILABLE ON THE DISTRICT’S WEBSITE AT WWW.MSWD.ORG/MEETINGS. NOTE: THE PROCEEDINGS MAY BE AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDED.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING
I certify that on or before February 15, 2025, a copy of the foregoing notice was posted near the regular meeting place of the Board of Directors of Mission Springs Water District at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting (Government Code Section 54954.2).