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Some sources have incorrectly reported that California state water conservation legislation (SB 606 and AB 1668) will limit individual households to 55 gallons per day, per person, of indoor water use.

BCVWD is not monitoring your water use, setting limits or fining customers. The new statewide efficiency legislation sets average usage targets across water district service areas, but the laws do not restrict individual households or businesses.

Here are some quick facts on the legislation:

• The bills require average indoor water use across the district to be reduced to an average of 55 gallons per person per day by 2023, decreasing to 50 gallons by 2030.
• The legislation sets indoor water use targets of 55 gallons a day, per person, but the goal is spread across a water district’s entire service area – not individual households.
• The state will not issue fines to individual customers. Water districts could face penalties for violations.
• The bills establish long-term indoor and outdoor conservation goals for water agencies.
• Households can still shower and wash dishes on the same day. The water conservation legislation will not be enforced on individual households or businesses.

As always, water users should continue keeping conservation in mind for all water use. Learn more from the California Department of Water Resources at water.ca.gov/Programs/Water-Use-And-Efficiency/Making-Conservation-a-California-Way-of-Life

Prospective consultants are hereby notified that the BEAUMONT-CHERRY VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (Owner) will receive sealed proposals for work necessary to provide Reservoir Cleaning, Inspection, and Minor Repair Services for four (4) above ground storage tanks.Such proposals will be received until Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at 3:00 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 submittals and make a recommendation of award to the District’s Board of Directors based upon the qualifications of the contractor and associated cost of services. After the proposals have been evaluated, the highest ranked contractor may be interviewed. All contractors submitting a proposal will be notified as to their status in the selection process.

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 contractor 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 (usually the second Wednesday of each month).  Proposals shall be valid for a period of 90 days.

A PDF copy of the Request for Proposal may be obtained from Owner’s website at www.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.

Notice Inviting Bid for and Project Contract Documents

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The Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District (BCVWD) Board of Directors will hold a Special Board Meeting next week to adopt a resolution of intention around the BCVWD Water Financial Plan and Utility Rate Study. The public is encouraged to attend.

BCVWD Board of Directors Special Meeting

Date: Tuesday, January 7
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: BCVWD District Offices
560 Magnolia Avenue
Beaumont, CA 92223

BCVWD hired an independent financial expert to evaluate rate structures and related costs of service. The BCVWD Water Financial Plan and Utility Rate Study details the findings of the assessment and proposes new rates and charges for water service. For more information, contact us at info@bcvwd.org or 951-845-9581.

Please note: This Board meeting replaces the Regular Board Meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, January 8, to allow the attendance of Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., the firm that conducted the study.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Regular Board of Directors Meeting of the Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District scheduled for January 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., 560 Magnolia Ave., Beaumont, CA 92223, has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts.

The next regularly scheduled Board of Directors Meeting is January 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., 560 Magnolia Ave, Beaumont, CA 92223.

Cancellation Notification

The undersigned, John Covington, President of the Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District, hereby calls a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors to be held Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the District’s Administrative Offices located at 560 Magnolia Avenue, Beaumont, California 92223.

The agenda for said meeting will be posted no later than 5:59 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2020.

Dated: Thursday, January 02, 2020

Attachment 1

Notice of Reorganization of the Board of Directors

For Calendar Year 2020

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its Regular Meeting of December 18, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District was reorganized as follows:

The Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District Board of Directors generally meets the second Wednesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. for its Regular Meetings. Exceptions to this schedule do occur.

The Finance and Audit Committee generally meets the first Thursday of the month at 3 p.m. Exceptions to this schedule do occur.

Meetings are held at the BCVWD Administrative Office, 560 Magnolia Ave., Beaumont, CA 92223. Meeting agendas can be found on the District’s website: https://bcvwd.org a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Official PDF Document

While rainy weather and flash flood warnings are impacting our local area this week, elevated fire risk and potential public safety power shutoffs still a concern for much of California. Power outages and inclement weather can sometimes impact water delivery.

Did you know BCVWD has an alert update system to keep you informed in the event of a water service outage? We share real-time information on our website, via email notifications and on our phone system. If an outage occurs, go to https://bcvwd.org/outage for details.

“This fall, our community has already experienced widespread elevated fire risk and flood warnings,” said Board President John Covington, on behalf of the Board of Directors. “BCVWD is dedicated to keeping our customers informed in situations that could impact water delivery. We encourage local residents to check with their power company for information about potential power outages.”

BEAUMONT-CHERRY VALLEY WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR 2017 WATER PIPELINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW OF A PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

Notice is Hereby Given: The Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District (District) is the lead agency on the below-described project and has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the proposed 2017 WATER PIPELINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (Project) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The District has determined that the Project will have a less than significant effect on the environment, with mitigation and therefore the MND was prepared. The complete Project description, location and the potential environmental effects are contained in the MND, which is available to the public for review.

Project Title: 2017 WATER PIPELINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Project Location and Description: Various. Specific locations can be reviewed at www.bcvwd.org
Mitigations Measures: The District has incorporated the project mitigation measures for potentially
significant project impacts related to biological and cultural resources. The mitigation measures are included in the MND.

Document Availability and Public Review Timeline: The review period for the MND will be from October 7, 2019 to November 7, 2019. Copies of the MND and construction drawings can be reviewed at the Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District Main Office building located at 560 Magnolia Avenue, Beaumont, CA 92223. Copies can also be viewed at the District’s website at the following address: https://bcvwd.org. Please submit your written comments to Mark Swanson, Senior Engineer, Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District, 560 Magnolia Avenue, Beaumont, CA 92223, email mark.swanson@bcvwd.org, (951) 845-9581.

Public Hearing: The Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District Board of Directors will consider adoption of the Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project on November 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District Main Office, 560 Magnolia Avenue, Beaumont, Ca 92223. You are invited to attend this meeting and present public testimony regarding this project. Inquiries should be directed to Mark Swanson, Senior Engineer, Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District by email: mark.swanson@bcvwd.org or by phone: (951) 845-9581.

If you would like to view the District Board Agenda and Staff Report on this matter, please visit the Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District Website at https://bcvwd.org . Select “Board Information” and then “Board Meeting Agendas.” The Agenda and Reports are published to the website 72 hours immediately preceding the Board meeting when these matters will be heard.

If you challenge this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the District at, or prior to, the public hearing.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL REPORT

Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District Invites you to celebrate our centennial year!

Join Us!

October 9, 2019 AT 6:00 P.M.

Refreshments will be served in the BCVWD Board Room

560 Magnolia Ave. Beaumont, CA 92223

*BCVWD Regular Board Meeting will Immediately Follow

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