The Sweetwater Authority Finance and Administration Committee on Jan. 6 unanimously approved a one-time adjustment of $4,917.40 to the customer account of Jamavent LP after staff said the excess water use stemmed from an irrigation leak that has since been repaired.

Assistant General Manager (AGM) described the calculation used under current policy: staff subtracts the customer’s bimonthly average water usage from the high-usage period and credits the difference at the wholesale water rate to determine the adjustment. The AGM told the committee the amount recommended in this case is $4,917.40 and that the request exceeds the general manager’s $1,500 approval limit, so committee approval was required.

The AGM also said staff does not require repair invoices; instead, staff reviews subsequent bills to confirm that usage returned to normal. “We don't ask for proof of repairs,” the Assistant General Manager said, adding that the policy had required proof in the past but was changed years ago to a one-time, no‑receipt approach.

Director Martinez moved to approve staff’s recommendation; the mayor seconded. At roll call, Directors Martinez, Morrison and Yamani voted aye and the motion passed unanimously.