What We Are

The Tahoe City Public Utility District was founded in 1938 to provide some of the governmental needs of the residents of Tahoe City. It is the oldest local government in the Tahoe Basin and was formed initially to provide public water service to the local community. Established under the State of California's Public Utility District Act, the founders of the District chose a form of government that could provide multiple types of services. For more information

What We Do

Sewer collection, parks facilities, and recreation services are provided for the entire area of the District. Water service is provided in four separate systems and serves approximately half of the homes and businesses in the District.

• Water customers - 3,900
• Sewer customers - 7,400
• Parks and recreation customers - over 500,000

Where We Provide Service

The boundaries of the District extend from Emerald Bay to Dollar Hill, and along the Truckee River to the Nevada County line. The service area is very large, encompassing almost 22 square miles.

How We Do It

Tahoe City Public Utility District is governed by a five person elected Board of Directors. These Directors determine the policies and set the agenda for the District. The Board appoints a General Manager who oversees the day to day operations of the District.

In addition, The Board forms special citizen advisory committees when complicated issues need more community outreach or focused study.

Under the direction of General Manager Cindy Gustafson, thirty-nine full time employees, and 30 seasonal employees provide the listed services. Employees serve in four departments: Utilities; Parks & Recreation; Engineering; and General & Administrative.

The Annual Budget

Tahoe City Public Utility District is on a calendar-year (January 1 - December 31) budget cycle. Each fall the Board of Directors adopts a budget that is used for the following year. The annual operating expense budget adopted for 2009 is $8,100,000. $5,700,000 of capital budget is funded through district funds, grants, and state loans.

The Revenue

Tahoe City Public Utility District uses property tax, user fees, grants, and interest income to provide its services.

Board Members

Erik Henrikson, President
Dan Wilkins, Vice President
Ron Treabess
Lou Reinkens
Judy Friedman

Board Meetings

The board generally meets once a month. The regular meetings vary based on the time of year:

May - September
Fourth Thursday of the Month, 5:00pm (except June is the 2nd Thursday)

October - April
Third Friday of the Month, 8:30am

Calendar

Location

In the District Office Board Room at 221 Fairway Drive. Please see "Agenda" link for exact dates.