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GCSD members warn of big cost for force-main replacement as finance committee presses for clearer reporting
Summary
The GCSD board heard that a Monterra/Montero force main replacement could cost roughly $12–13 million, prompting calls for clearer monthly infrastructure reporting, a $400,000 equipment line for recurring capitalized fixes, and discussion of a midyear budget adjustment and possible Prop 218 fee processes.
The Granada Community Services District (GCSD) discussed looming infrastructure costs at its Feb. 19 meeting after the finance committee flagged years of unbudgeted spending and presented an approach to shore up oversight.
Finance committee members told the board that unplanned capitalized work and other carryover projects have eroded funds set aside for the proposed force-main replacement. The committee recommended adding a $400,000 equipment line in the treatment budget to cover recurring capitalizable fixes and begin monthly line-item reporting so the full board can track spending against specific projects.
Committee presenters said the Monterra/Montero force main…
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