Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Esteban Martinez’s organization
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Modesto Irrigation District Board of Directors Special Board Meeting
The board conducted a public hearing to discuss and consider the adoption of a new development policy and water operations fee schedule. The primary focus of the meeting was the need to recover staff costs associated with external development project referrals, which have previously been unrecovered and subsidized by ratepayers. The discussion covered the methodology for these fees, the goal of recovering at least 80% of service costs, and the implementation of a recurring annual review process to adjust fees. The board also addressed concerns regarding ensuring that agreements with other local agencies and municipalities appropriately allocate infrastructure and staff costs to developers.
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The board meeting primarily focused on the district's large load process, specifically addressing inquiries related to data centers. Key discussion points included the procedure for studying large load impacts, the financial risks associated with potential project abandonment, and the various safeguards in place to protect ratepayers, such as upfront infrastructure funding and collateral requirements. The board also discussed concerns regarding water usage, environmental impacts, and the potential impact of large loads on electricity rates during peak demand. Additionally, a new series of quarterly updates from assistant general managers was introduced, starting with a power supply report.
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Directors Of The Modesto Irrigation District Regular Meeting
The Board of Directors approved a construction and fee conveyance agreement with D.R. Horton Bay, Inc. and designated a Qualified Independent Representative for risk management. Presentations were provided regarding the District's large-load customer process, including inquiry and study procedures, and an update on electric resource power supply and seasonal demand. Additionally, a report was presented on water supply conditions, storage levels, and irrigation season metrics. The Board also adopted the 2027 O&M and Capital Budget and declared intent regarding tax-exempt financing.
Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Modesto Irrigation District Special Board Meeting
The meeting involved the approval of consent items and a water operations report covering reservoir storage, irrigation deliveries, and groundwater management. Key discussions centered on proposed data center developments and the implementation of safeguards to ensure system reliability and affordability, such as potential rate structures and policies regarding non-disclosure agreements. Additionally, the Board reviewed the 2026-2029 Wildfire Mitigation Plan, which included an independent evaluation of wildfire risks, infrastructure inspection protocols, and recommended improvements for the district's wildfire management strategy.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
