Summary
Water spending is down (62% of a $3.2M budget), but commissioners warned hot, dry weather could drive costs up and they want to avoid the brownouts seen during past droughts.
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Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $1.9 million spent on water so far, with costs expected to rise this summer.
Everyone who uses green, well-maintained parks.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Parks and Recreation Commission - Aug 20, 2026
The parks department spends about $3 million a year on water — its second-largest expense — and rates keep rising, with a 6% increase possible for FY 27. Since 2018 it has upgraded irrigation with smart controllers, two-wire systems, and drip irrigation, and it needs roughly $4 million a year to keep pace. A Prop 218 hearing on August 27 could determine the next rate hike.
Parks and Recreation Commission Governance Committee - Jul 9, 2026
Water spending is down (62% of a $3.2M budget), but commissioners warned hot, dry weather could drive costs up and they want to avoid the brownouts seen during past droughts.
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