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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.
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 - 3,800
- Sewer customers - 7,300
- 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 2007 was nearly $7,000,000. $6,700,000 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
Kelly Atchley , President
Erik Henrikson, Vice President
Ron Treabess
Dan Wilkins
Lou Reinkens
Board Meetings
Summer Schedule:
May - September
Fourth Thursday of the Month, 5:00pm
Winter Schedule:
October - April
Third Friday of the Month, 8:30am
Location
In the District Office Board Room at 221
Fairway Drive. Please see "Agenda" link for exact dates.
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