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Water Main Repair at Somerset Boulevard and Orizaba Avenue

The council approved paying $352,402.58 after the fact for an emergency water main break repair, with a $262,500 budget adjustment from the Water Fund. Mayor Olmos also raised concerns about aging pipes, and staff noted a 2015 study identified $27 million in needed water system repairs.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 28, 2026

HighWater Utilities

City Finances and Water Fund Deficit

The annual audit shows the city is financially stable now but faces trouble ahead: the general fund surplus was mostly one-time money, and the water fund ran a $1 million-plus deficit and borrowed $1.7 million from the general fund. A water rate study is underway.

4 mentionsLast discussed Jun 9, 2026