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11-17-25 Water Resources Advisory Board Meeting
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AI-read · unreviewed30 mentions; quotes verbatim from the captions or agenda, chosen by a model, unchecked by a personThat is the planning area that we are talking about, is this comp plan.
So the updated comprehensive plan flood policy will cover these topics shown on the right.
We'll start with floodplain and flood management, and I think the flood policies are a good example
the 2020 plan includes consideration of climate impacts in policies relating to floodplain management and water supply planning
advanced planning to protect source water supplies and infrastructure from the impacts of wildflower fire
strive for the highest level of protection that you can get in its drainage
And one of the primary threats is wildfire.
there is at least one wildfire coordination policy, and I haven't dug into the language
that could influence, what we need to do in our CIP
Yes, there's a number of policies that speak to affordable housing and equity
Two, area two, annexation can be considered if consistent with the Boulder Valley Comp Plan
I do think the comp plan, as it's currently in draft form, does contemplate regional collaboration sort of broadly
Yeah, that's the Area 3 planning reserve, that, like, light green.
And after that, City Council said, great, thank you, proceed to the next step.
just like any other land in Area 2, Have to apply for annexation
San Lazaro manufactured home community, residents have a high interest in connection to city water
at which that next phase in the Area 3 planning reserve process, the name of which we couldn't exactly remember
The rate study, the Council needs to approve the rate study, and the rate increases associated
CIP is Capital Movement Plan, not projects, was that
I like that. Climate change and utilities role in development.
Do we want to say the emphasis on policies related to climate change preparation and utilities?
Policies around climate change, or just on policies?
The South Boulder Creek Flood Mitigation is essential for protecting over 2,300 residents and more than 260 structures
In March 2025, Council approved $66 million in Series 2025 bonds to fund the first phase.
Utility CIP focus is maintaining and replacing aging infrastructure and increasing reliability
increasing reliability, resilience, and level of services of the water, wastewater, and storm blood infrastructure
While annual rate increases of 6-8% are necessary to maintain aging infrastructure
rates are an important consideration when it comes to our budget
Because we're talking about the water budget, but we're also talking about rate increases
Are you, well ensuring that implementation and the associated administrative burdens are sustainable?