Personnel Committee Meeting of the Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District Scheduled for March 23, 2020
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Personnel Committee Meeting of the Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District scheduled for March 23, 2020 at 5:30 p.m., 560 Magnolia Ave., Beaumont, CA 92223, has been cancelled.
To help reduce the potential for exposure, reduce the spread, and mitigate the COVID-19: Coronavirus impact in our County, beginning Monday March 16, 2020, the Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District office plans to be closed to the public. The safety and health of our customers and personnel is our top priority.
Please read below for alternative means for service:
ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO PAY YOUR BILL
Online Payments – Payments can be made online at https://bcvwd.org
Phone Payments – You can make a payment over the phone, 24 hours a day with our automated payment system. Call the District’s main telephone line at (951) 845-9581 and select option 3. Have your account number available when making payments over the phone.
Drop Box – The District office is equipped with a drop box located at our headquarters office at 560 Magnolia Ave, Beaumont, CA. 92223. All payments dropped in the drop box are picked up by 8:30 A.M. Monday – Thursday. Please be sure to include your account number and check made out to Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District.
START / END WATER SERVICE
Call the District’s main telephone line at (951) 845-9581 and select option 2 during normal business hours.
REPORT WATER WASTE
To report water waste, please use our online form https://bcvwd.org/report-water-waste/
Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District would like to assure our community that the water we provide remains safe. The Coronavirus/COVID-19 has no impact on the quality of supply of your tap water. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE
Para ayudar a reducir el impacto de exposicion, transmission, y mitigar COVID-19/Coronavirus en nuestro condado, las oficinas de Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District planea estar cerrado para el publico comenzando Lunes, Marzo 16, 2020. La salud y seguridad de nuestros clientes y personal es nuestra prioridad.
MODOS ALTERNATIVOS DE PAGAR SU BILL
En Linea / Sitio Web – Pagos pueden ser hechos en línea a https://bcvwd.org
Pagos Por Telefono – Puede hacer pagos sobre el teléfono 24 horas al dia con nuestro sistema de pago automatizado. Puede llamar al teléfono del Distrito (951) 845-9581 y seleccione la opción #3. Tenga el numero de su cuenta de agua disponible cuando page por telefono.
Drop Box – La oficina del Distrito esta equipada con una drop box (caja de pagos) localizada en la Oficina Central localizada en 560 Magnolia Ave, Beaumont, CA 92223. Todos pagos dejados en la drop box (caja de pagos) son recojidos diariamente a las 8:30 A.M. y durante el dia, Lunes a Jueves. Por favor de incluir su numero de cuenta de agua, y hacer el cheque pagado a Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District.
Comienzo / Terminar Servicios De Agua – Favor de llamar al la oficina central al numero (951) 845-9581 y seleccione la opción #2 durante horas horas de operacion.
Reporte De Desperdicios De Agua – Para reporta desperdicios de agua, favor de usar la forma que se encuentra en línea/el sitio web https://bcvwd.org/report-water-waste/
Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District desea asegurar a nuestra comunidad que el agua que proporcionamos sigue siendo segura. El COVID-19 (Coronavirus) no tiene impacto en la calidad o el suministro de su agua corriente.
Para obtener más información, llame al 951-845-9581 O visite bcvwd.org.PEDIMOS DISCULPAS POR CUALQUIER INCOVENIENTE
COVID-19 has no impact on the quality or supply of your tap water. As always, your tap water is available, plentiful and safe.
While it’s always advisable to stock bottled water at home in case of emergencies that could disrupt water supply, BCVWD does not expect this health outbreak to disrupt service to our customers.
BCVWD is committed to providing its customers with safe and reliable water. All water is properly treated to eliminate pathogens, which includes viruses. This ensures safe drinking water for all our customers.
While BCVWD facilities are currently open for business, we are closed for public access. We encourage customers to do business online or via email and phone. We are actively monitoring the situation and will make adjustments and announcements in the event that anything changes.
Prospective landscaping companies are hereby notified that the BEAUMONT-CHERRY VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (Owner) will receive sealed proposals for Professional Services necessary to provide Maintenance Services for Landscaping at various BCVWD Properties. Such proposals will be received until Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at 2:00 PM at the District Office, 560 Magnolia Avenue, Beaumont California 92223, at which time said proposals will be publicly opened and read.
Owner will review all submitted Proposals and make a recommendation of award to the District’s Board of Directors based upon the qualifications of the landscaping company and associated cost of services. After the proposals have been evaluated, the highest ranked landscaping companies may be interviewed.
Owner reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any irregularity. Time is of the essence, therefore the ability of the landscaping company to perform the services within the time period specified will be considered during the award of the project. If Owner elects to award a contract for the services, the award will be made within 10 days from the date of the District’s next Board meeting subsequent to the District Staff’s completion of the review of submitted proposals. Proposals shall be valid for said 90 day period.
The work shall be performed by a single contractor under a single contract. Prevailing wages will be in effect for this work and costs must be in compliance with State Labor Code as listed in the project agreement. A PDF copy of the Request for Proposal may be obtained from Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District’s website at https://bcvwd.org. Alternatively, a copy of the Request for Proposal may be obtained from the Owner at 560 Magnolia Avenue, Beaumont California 92223. For further information, contact James Bean, Assistant Director of Operations at Beaumont-Cherry Valley water District, whose telephone number is (951) 845-9581.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 12, 2020
Contact: Yolanda Rodriguez, 951-845-9581, info@bcvwd.org
Federal government awards BCVWD $1.5 million for meter improvements
Beaumont, CA – Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District (BCVWD) was awarded a $1.5 million WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant from the Bureau of Reclamation for its Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) project.
“Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District is honored to be chosen as a recipient for a WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant,” said General Manager Dan Jaggers. “Our entire community will benefit from metering upgrades, bringing the District increased efficiency and our customers real-time leak detection capability while saving water, electricity and reducing overall water cost to customers within our service area.”
The project will reduce BCVWD’s reliance on imported water and offset local groundwater pumping. The meters will allow automated reads and improve water conservation by increasing system-wide leak detection effectiveness. BCVWD expects an annual water savings of up to 900 acre-feet by recovering losses currently caused by inaccurate metering and system and on-site leaks. Switching to AMI meters will also increase efficiency, improve customer service, reduce costs and decrease fuel and carbon dioxide emissions.
“We are proud of the District’s efforts to secure funding to support this important project,” said Board President John Covington. “Upgrading our meter system will have significant positive impacts for both residents and the District, saving time, money and resources. We are excited to move forward in implementing these updates.”
The project to complete the upgrade of the more than 19,000 in-ground meters across the District’s service area will be completed in three phases. The total cost of the project is $5.7 million. BCVWD is working with the Bureau of Reclamation to develop a timeline for the project.
WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants aim to help organizations with water or power delivery authority leverage their resources on projects that seek to conserve and use water more efficiently, increase the production of hydropower, mitigate conflict risk in areas at a high risk of future water conflict, and accomplish other benefits that contribute to water supply reliability in the western United States.
Learn more about BCVWD at www.bcvwd.org. Learn more about the WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants at www.usbr.gov/watersmart.
###Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District was formed in 1919 and is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. BCVWD is an independent special district that provides water service to 55,000 customers in a 28 square mile service area.
Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District (BCVWD) is proud to announce that it has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the District’s 2018 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). This marks the second consecutive year BCVWD has earned this prestigious recognition.
The District’s Accounting and Finance staff prepared its second Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in early 2019 and submitted it to GFOA for review. In March 2020, BCVWD was notified that the 2018 ACFR had earned the Certificate of Achievement, continuing the District’s success following its first award for the 2017 ACFR.
Excellence in Financial Reporting
GFOA established the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program in 1945 to encourage state and local governments to go beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles and produce comprehensive annual financial reports that demonstrate transparency and full disclosure.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and earning the award represents a significant accomplishment for a public agency and its management.
Reports submitted to the program undergo a professional review by GFOA staff and members of its Special Review Committee. Reviewers include professionals with expertise in public-sector financial reporting, including financial statement preparers, independent auditors, academics, and other finance professionals.
Continuing a Commitment to Transparency
Receiving the award for a second consecutive year demonstrates BCVWD’s continued commitment to providing comprehensive, transparent, and high-quality financial information to its Board of Directors, customers, and community.
The recognition reflects the ongoing efforts of the District’s Accounting and Finance staff to strengthen financial reporting, promote accountability, and provide the public with meaningful information about the District’s financial position. BCVWD is honored to receive the Certificate of Achievement for the second year in a row and remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of financial reporting, transparency, and accountability in serving the community.
BCVWD Board Approves Proposed Changes to Rates and Service Charges
The Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District (BCVWD) Board of Directors approved proposed changes to water rates and service charges following a public hearing on February 27, 2020.
The decision came after a seven-month evaluation by an independent financial expert who studied current rate structures and cost of service. The study revealed the need for new rates and charges based on increasing operating, maintenance and capital replacement costs. This is the first rate adjustment since 2012.
The new rates and service charges go into effect March 1, 2020. Customers can estimate the impact to their bill using the bill estimator tool online at www.bcvwd.org/proposed-bill-estimator. BCVWD staff is also available to answer questions at info@bcvwd.org or 951-845-9581.
All customers received a Notice of Public Hearing in mid-January which detailed how to participate in the rate setting process. BCVWD also held an informational community meeting February 20, 2020, where residents learned more about the proposed rate adjustments, asked questions and provided comments.
Customers will also see a change to the pass-through charges on their bill. Pass-through charges pay for the cost of imported water and energy needed to pump water. These costs are set by BCVWD’s suppliers and are not controlled by the District. The cost to import water increased by 26 percent in 2019.
According to state law, BCVWD cannot charge more than the actual cost of providing water service. As a not-for-profit government agency, BCVWD is not legally allowed to make a profit.
BCVWD is committed to providing safe, reliable water in a cost-effective manner, while also protecting water resources and the public’s health. For more information, including the full BCVWD Water Financial Plan and Utility Rate Study, visit www.bcvwd.org/water-rates.
The community Town Hall meeting took place on 02-20-2020 at 6 P.M at the Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District’s main office located at 560 Magnolia Ave. Beaumont CA. 92223. A recording of the town hall meeting has been posted for anyone that missed the meeting. We encourage anyone that is interested to watch the video. It is located on the District website located here: https://bcvwd.org/water-rates/#1579637016823-5430ee86-75d4
