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TDPUD Board of Directors | July 1, 2026
TDPUD Board of Directors — 2026-07-01 The TDPUD Board of Directors meeting covered department updates, the consent calendar, and several projects including…
Wed Jul 1
tdpud
TDPUD Board of Directors | July 1, 2026
Wed Jul 1
This recap was generated automatically from the meeting's closed captions and has not been reviewed by a human editor. It is not an official record — refer to the adopted minutes for the authoritative account.
TDPUD Board of Directors — 2026-07-01
The TDPUD Board of Directors meeting covered department updates, the consent calendar, and several projects including system hardening and tax waiver agreements. The board approved motions for the consent calendar items, construction contracts, and waived penalties on delinquent special taxes under specific conditions.
- Department Updates — The meeting began with department updates from the electric, water, public information and strategic affairs, and finance departments. The electric department reported on reliability metrics for May, noting improvements but more frequent outages in Tahoe Donner and Donner Lake areas. The water department discussed ongoing projects like pipeline rehabilitation and new tank installations while highlighting low levels of forever chemicals detected in most wells. The public information and strategic affairs department covered community engagement activities and upcoming collaborations with local partners for wildfire mitigation efforts.
- Outcome: not clearly stated
- Consent Calendar — The board moved to a motion regarding the consent calendar after confirming no public comment. The motion was seconded and passed with four votes in favor, indicating approval of all items on the consent calendar.
- Outcome: The motion to approve the consent calendar carried.
- Electric Northwood South System Hardening Project — The board discussed and approved a construction services contract with Herman Weisser Power for the Electric Northwood South system hardening project, aimed at improving reliability and reducing wildfire risk. The total cost was not to exceed $1,754,540.
- Outcome: The motion to approve the construction services contract carried.
- Pole and Anchor Excavation on Ski Slope Project — The board approved a motion to waive minor irregularities in Herman Weisser Power's bid for pole and anchor excavation services related to exceeding limits of mobilization and demobilization costs. The total construction contract budget was not to exceed $413,984.
- Outcome: The motion to approve the construction services contract carried.
- Special Tax Waiver Agreement for Grace Crossing Parcel — The board discussed a potential agreement with Hartford Land Management to waive penalties and interest on special tax delinquencies for an undeveloped parcel in Grace Crossing, contingent upon the new owner paying full amounts of any special tax installments due at close of escrow.
- Waiver of Penalties and Interest for APN 0197702000 — The board discussed waiving penalties and interest on a delinquent special tax amount.
- Waiver of Penalties and Interest for APN 043-010-005-0000 — The board discussed waiving penalties and interest on a delinquent special tax amount.
- Outcome: The motion to approve passed.