Wyandotte Creek GSA adopts FY2025–26 operating budget and sets lower per‑acre fees

The Wyandotte Creek Groundwater Sustainability Agency board adopted a fiscal year 2025–26 annual operating budget and approved an operating-fee schedule based on that budget, the agency said during its meeting. The fee resolution passed with four votes in favor and one member absent; the budget resolution was adopted as presented.

The budget and fee decisions fund core GSA operations and compliance with state groundwater law (SGMA). Dylan, GSA staff, told the board the budget supports administration, staff support, and SGMA compliance and that the overall fee-setting budget used to calculate fees is $214,500. He said the single notable change from the May draft was the program‑manager line item, reduced to $48,000 from $60,000 after updated labor‑cost information; SGMA‑compliance costs remain $26,500 and the GSA administration portion $188,000.

Board action and why it matters

The board adopted Resolution No. 2025‑01 to approve the FY2025–26 operating budget and authorized the chair to sign the resolution. The board then adopted Resolution No. 2025‑02 setting FY2025–26 operating fees and…