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Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Metro Water Recovery Regular Meeting
The Board of Directors meeting included the appointment of a new Director and the reappointment of several others to the Board. The CEO provided a report covering participation in the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, biosolids management policies, cyberattack prevention investments, and operational status of the METROGRO Farm. The Chief Legal Officer gave an update on department staffing, litigation status, and the development of standard operating procedures. The Board approved a task order amendment for the Warehouse Maintenance Shop Building Renovation Project and confirmed appointments to the Defined Benefit Plan and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Boards. Additionally, the Board recognized a former Director for their years of service.
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Metro Water Recovery Board Of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes
The Board addressed multiple administrative and operational agenda items, including the appointment of a new Director and reappointment of several existing Directors. The meeting featured reports from the CEO regarding recent organizational activities, sponsorship programs, and security efforts. Significant new business actions included adopting the 2027 Sewer Connection Charge, establishing the 2027 Large-User Exception Capital Investment Fractions, setting the 2027 Reactivation Charge, and authorizing a contract extension for security services. Furthermore, the Board approved a five-year cybersecurity detection and response contract. Finally, the Board conducted the annual election of officers and recognized the outgoing Board Chair for her service.
Jun 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Metro Water Recovery Board Of Directors Regular Monthly Meeting
The board meeting includes the administration of the oath of office for new directors. Business items include progress and projection reports from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Legal Officer, as well as a report from the nominating committee. The new business agenda focuses on fiscal matters, specifically the adoption and appropriation of the 2027 annual budget, the first amendment to the 2026 annual budget and its associated appropriations, the rescinding of unexpended capital appropriations, and the certification of various annual charges for service. Additionally, the board will consider chemical contracts for dewatering emulsion polymer, strategic property acquisition near the METROGRO Farm, and a task order-based agreement for a thermal energy program support project.
Jun 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Metro Water Recovery Operations Committee Meeting
The committee meeting focused on several fiscal and operational matters. Key topics included the adoption and appropriation of the 2027 Annual Budget and Annual Charges for Service, as well as the adoption of the first amended 2026 Annual Budget and its associated appropriation. Other items included rescinding unexpended capital appropriations, establishing cost allocation percentages, certifying customer category assignments and connection unit values, and finalizing adjustments to the 2025 Annual Charges for Service. Additionally, the committee considered contracts for dewatering emulsion polymer, a strategic property acquisition adjacent to the METROGRO farm, and an agreement for utility management advisory services for the Thermal Energy Program.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
