Mark Smolley Response to Question #3:

Note: Some of the current challenges the SLV Water District faces require large financial commitments on the part of the District, which will eventually need to be paid either from rate increases or grants. In light of that, how would you answer the following?

3.  Fire-recovery and infrastructure repairs will require substantial additional funding. What are your recommendations for how SLVWD should remedy this need?

The District is engaged with FEMA for reimbursement of infrastructure that was damaged during the fire.  We need to be diligent about keeping FEMA informed about the anticipated costs for upcoming replacement work and in submitting costs for work that has already been performed.

The District has obtained grants from State and Federal agencies to support the improvement of existing infrastructure and we need to continue this effort.