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Utilities board approves major repairs and grant plan

Published Jul 24, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Utilities board approves projects and software deal

The Board of Public Utilities approved a $296,600.66 electric service project for Woodcrest Christian School, a $132,551 fiber-optic cable re-route at the Orange Street Police Station Building, and a five-year $1,662,803 software licensing and support agreement for the PI System.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Water plans and utility spending approved

The Board of Public Utilities unanimously recommended adoption of two water planning documents and approved a series of utility contracts, purchases, and budget items, including a $4.54 million water pipeline project and a $6.09 million laboratory services agreement.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 11, 2026

Utilities board backs energy spending plans

The Board of Public Utilities unanimously approved a $120,018 work order for an underground switch near Orange and 10th streets, adopted the 2026 Annual Workplan, and recommended a new energy efficiency agreement and a preferred spending plan for available Public Benefits Energy Surcharge Fund reserves to City Council; one member voted no on the reserve-spending recommendation.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Utility spending and clean energy approvals

The Board of Public Utilities approved a $335,465.14 purchase for gas turbine control system parts, recommended $179,955 in control system software and support spending, and backed a $3,000,000 supplemental appropriation for Electrify Riverside Programs.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Utilities board approves major spending plans

The Board of Public Utilities approved a $523.6 million electric budget for FY 2026/27, a $121.8 million water budget, a $3.04 million transformer procurement for Wilderness Substation, and a $996,500 purchase of emergency backup generators for Water Operations.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Board of Public Utilities meeting summary

The Board elected new officers and asked staff to return with options and a timeline for customer refunds tied to greenhouse gas allowance proceeds.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Utilities board approves projects and audit

The Board of Public Utilities approved $2.25 million in utility work, set the 2026 customer deposit interest rate at 3.91%, and recommended City Council approval of a new research partnership and the 2025 audit.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Utilities board advances water and lighting contracts

The Board of Public Utilities unanimously recommended City Council approval of a $400,000-a-year geotechnical services agreement for water capital projects and a $2.5 million funding increase for the Outdoor Lighting Direct Installation Program, bringing that contract to $5 million.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Utilities board approves projects, aid changes

The Board of Public Utilities approved or recommended several utility-related actions, including a $1.56 million reliability project for Circuit 1313, a $268,975 fuel gas compressor maintenance contract, a $2.83 million federal grant application for backup generators at five critical water sites, and higher SHARE assistance limits for customers.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Dec 8, 2025

Utility board approves major projects

The Board of Public Utilities approved or advanced a series of electric, water, and power supply actions, including a $14.65 million turbine maintenance contract, a $9.64 million substation and street improvement bid, and funding steps for the Palmyrita PFAS water treatment project.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Nov 17, 2025

Utilities board approves major water projects

The Board of Public Utilities unanimously approved major pipeline work, including a $2,099,287.50 contract for the Pierce Street Water Pipeline Replacement Project and a $2,787,000 work order for the Driftwood Drive Water Pipeline Replacement Project.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Oct 27, 2025

Utilities board approves major projects

The Board of Public Utilities approved or advanced several large utility projects and spending items, including a $2.54 million water pipeline replacement, a $1.84 million water treatment carbon replacement contract, and a $1.64 million control system upgrade recommendation for Clearwater Power Plant.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 22, 2025

Utilities board approves energy and grid projects

The Board of Public Utilities approved a five-year gas turbine calibration contract for $499,647.88, advanced a new comprehensive energy plan consultant agreement for up to $312,921, and authorized $45,000 in added funding for the Limestone Drive Cable Replacement Project.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 8, 2025

Water treatment PFAS plan advanced

The Board of Public Utilities unanimously recommended that City Council receive the water treatment cost and rate design study results for PFAS compliance and set up a Water Treatment Designated Reserve to use PFAS settlement proceeds for capital costs.

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Briefing

Aug 25, 2025

Water utilities projects and financing approved

The Board unanimously recommended extending a fee letter tied to 2011A water revenue bonds for three more years, with an estimated cost of $259,000, and moving ahead with a $4 million-per-year asphalt and concrete repair contract for water system maintenance.

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Briefing

Aug 11, 2025

Utilities board approves major repairs and grant plan

The Board of Public Utilities approved and recommended several utility projects, including a $2.923 million emergency gas turbine repair, a $290,500 water plant repair contract, and a plan to apply for up to $5.25 million in wildfire resilience grant funding.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Dec 10, 2018

Utilities board advances water and power projects

The Board approved or recommended major spending for recycled water improvements, a $19.0 million increase to continue the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project, and a $958,600 contract for granular activated carbon removal at the Palmyrita Water Treatment Facility.

3 min readMunicipal coverage